Blue Server Class Needs?

[Eyecue]

Have just purchased EQ: Titanium from Ebay and now awaiting the shipping :) Then its time to experience the wonder you have all so thoughtfully rekindled. tyty

Question:
Are there any particular class needs (i.e. need more of those classes) for levels 1-40? 41-60?

Similarly, are any classes too abundant (same brackets of 1-40 and 41-60)?


I have several in mind, but the needs of the masses may help sway that final decision. Thanks for your help :)

[Acrux Bcrux]

never enough clerics

[Thulack]

First off return that crap and go download it. You paid for a copy of it already 14 years ago its legal to download a backup copy of it. Secondly in the end you will play what you like to play even if its not a needed class. the trinity of warrior/cleric/enchanter is always a welcomed class to a group but nothing i would say is needed. Tons or rogues,monks,druids. Welcome back to EQ but do it on the cheap :)

[Ele]

Ouch! See if you can cancel that purchase, there are other methods of acquiring Titanium. Play in minutes, not days!

If you play any of the trinity (tank, cleric, enchanter), then you will be wanted. Most importantly though, learn your class, play well, get out there make friends, and don't be afraid to start your own groups.


There are lots of druids and shamans. One because of their utility, the other because of being awesome at soloing and grouping and raiding. Also a lot of monks because they are awesome too.

[Retti_]

Rangers and rogues

[Eyecue]

I value the input thus far, and so quickly. Worry not, all -- I will surely play a class I enjoy. As I enjoy and am experienced in several I simply wish to tailor that to fit the server class needs. Everybody wins.

Yeah, didn't like shelling out more $$$ but after many hours of trying to find a reliable downloading site that didn't re-write my system files and didn't cause player headaches to get running -- I went with the simple (albeit more time-consuming) route of buying the disks. Can't be undone, and since I have waited 10+ years, I can certainly wait another few days :)

[baalzy]

Disclaimer: I'm writing this from the perspective of someone coming in completely new and sticking to conventional class paradigms.

If you want to group:
SK/Pal if you want to tank
Cleric if you want to heal
Shaman / Enc / Bard if you want to buff/debuff
Monk / Rogue if you want to DD

If you want to group but have the option to solo:
Shaman
Enchanter
Shadowknight
Monk (depending on how well you can gear up though)


If you want to solo:
Necro
Shaman
Druid
Mage
Enchanter
Monk
Wizard (great choice if you plan to spend 80% of your logged in time afk, cause you'll have plenty of time to do it while medding)

If you want to be an asshole while soloing:
Bard

If you want to be laughed at:
Ranger

Note: I personally think Rangers can be a great asset to a group but require a level of skill and outside of the box thinking beyond the capabilities of most people. You'll also notice I don't put warrior on the list simply because they'll have the most difficulty performing their class role without some outside help.

This handy little website might help you narrow things down. You can see a breakdown of the class distributions and hunt around and see those same distributions within a specific level and the like.

http://p1999pop.dmsimard.com/db/Classes

[CodyF86]

I value the input thus far, and so quickly. Worry not, all -- I will surely play a class I enjoy. As I enjoy and am experienced in several I simply wish to tailor that to fit the server class needs. Everybody wins.

Yeah, didn't like shelling out more $$$ but after many hours of trying to find a reliable downloading site that didn't re-write my system files and didn't cause player headaches to get running -- I went with the simple (albeit more time-consuming) route of buying the disks. Can't be undone, and since I have waited 10+ years, I can certainly wait another few days :)

Just sayin'...you'll have a lot of fun, just remember to never stop chopping!

Aaradin
The A-Team

[Swish]

I value the input thus far, and so quickly. Worry not, all -- I will surely play a class I enjoy. As I enjoy and am experienced in several I simply wish to tailor that to fit the server class needs. Everybody wins.

Yeah, didn't like shelling out more $$$ but after many hours of trying to find a reliable downloading site that didn't re-write my system files and didn't cause player headaches to get running -- I went with the simple (albeit more time-consuming) route of buying the disks. Can't be undone, and since I have waited 10+ years, I can certainly wait another few days :)

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[Itap]

Needs more monks imo

[nagus69]

If you want to be an asshole while soloing:
Bard



;)

[Wudan]

I suggest you start as ranger on red. Also, dont forget to contact Tune, he is known for helping the newbs.

[Lyra]

This lovely server requires EQ:Titanium Edition (http://www.amazon.com/Everquest-Titanium-Pc/dp/B000CPSHFS). You should look around for it.

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[Nune]

As your brand spankin new first char on P99, I suggest Necro or Mage (im biased but furthermore suggest Necro). Necros can solo 1-60, kings of farming items you need, never in need oh chanters for mana, and played well 50+ are one of the better grouping classes. Contact me in game on Itap ill get you some starter gears

[The Situation]

This question is asked literally every week. Do a search and check out others answers.

[Yumyums Inmahtumtums]

Post of the year actually lol'd

Good work!

[darkonites]

Shoot me a pm when u start on blue ill clean out my bank

[Elements]

Can always use more rogues, clerics and usually bards.

[Ele]

Can always use more rogues, clerics and usually bards.

good grouping bards

[Number7]

A good resource for choosing based on power, population, and amount of button pressing/clicking:

http://wiki.project1999.com/Loraen's_Class_Selection_Guide

Otherwise, I think Baalzy summed it up pretty nicely.

[Stinkum]

Wait, you actually bought Titanium?

Lol

[pharmakos]

Rangers

[Cecily]

Johnny Depp, Ocean, Oregon. So confused.

[theguyy]

never enough clerics

Funny cuz of the insane amount of Clerics the server has but we always need more because of how flaky half of them are.

[Jimjam]

Spawn more Overlords.

[Seredoc]

Spawn more Overlords.

You need more minerals

Anyway, shammies are fun to solo and group as, but if you want to group I would recommend a cleric pally or sk(warrior needs a fair amount of gear IMO but there are people that will give the hookup to noobies)

[letsallkillandy]

Needs more monks imo

pls

And shamans

[Swish]

Can't go through MM lately without 2-3 soloing monks preventing the pond area from XP'ing.

[Eyecue]

I have my class answer now, and just await the shipping of the disks. Want to thank you all for the contributions on this post -- most very helpful, but all appreciated -- and I look forward to seeing you all soon. Anticipation makes it hard to sleep..... :)

Hopefully other newcomers will benefit from the responses here, as I am sure that many have had the same questions. Shade and Sweet Water

[Swish]

I have my class answer now, and just await the shipping of the disks. Want to thank you all for the contributions on this post -- most very helpful, but all appreciated -- and I look forward to seeing you all soon. Anticipation makes it hard to sleep..... :)

Hopefully other newcomers will benefit from the responses here, as I am sure that many have had the same questions. Shade and Sweet Water

What did the CDs cost you Eyecue? :(

[ReoDobbs]

I have my class answer now, and just await the shipping of the disks. Want to thank you all for the contributions on this post -- most very helpful, but all appreciated -- and I look forward to seeing you all soon. Anticipation makes it hard to sleep..... :)

Hopefully other newcomers will benefit from the responses here, as I am sure that many have had the same questions. Shade and Sweet Water

Which class? Don't keep us guessing!

[mtb tripper]

I have my class answer now, and just await the shipping of the disks. Want to thank you all for the contributions on this post -- most very helpful, but all appreciated -- and I look forward to seeing you all soon. Anticipation makes it hard to sleep..... :)

Hopefully other newcomers will benefit from the responses here, as I am sure that many have had the same questions. Shade and Sweet Water

have you thought of a race and possible name yet?