new player questions

[Tankdan]

I have been playing on a different EQEmu throughout the years, but am looking to return here, got a level 3 druid or 11 mage I think I will be playing. It's definitely a culture shock going from 18boxing with MQ2 to 1boxing on P99, and I'm trying to read up as much as I can.

1. Is there a general chat channel? /join 1 etc? Misty Thicket is lonely.
2. 2boxing is obviously strictly forbidden, this will remain so in Velious/future? Noticed Beta allows 2boxing.
3. Maps.. whats the most frequent method for getting old maps/connected zones since they arent allowed in game?
4. I got 3 gold, 80 silver, is there anything unique to this server that new peeps can farm to sell to older players?
5. Is grouping still viable? Obviously level 3 is a bit early to bother with groups.
6. Any estimation on Velious Release date?
7. Any other advice?


Thanks :)

[Estu]

1. Is there a general chat channel? /join 1 etc? Misty Thicket is lonely.
No. There is an IRC channel, though, and there are casual leveling guilds you can join.

2. 2boxing is obviously strictly forbidden, this will remain so in Velious/future? Noticed Beta allows 2boxing.
Yes.

3. Maps.. whats the most frequent method for getting old maps/connected zones since they arent allowed in game?
http://wiki.project1999.com/index.php/Main_Page

4. I got 3 gold, 80 silver, is there anything unique to this server that new peeps can farm to sell to older players?
http://wiki.project1999.com/Players:Newbie#Platinum

5. Is grouping still viable? Obviously level 3 is a bit early to bother with groups.
Yes. You can go group at Orc Hill in Kelethin at level 3. Crushbone, Blackburrow, and EC are all popular for level 5+.

6. Any estimation on Velious Release date?
Probably several months.

7. Any other advice?
Read up on this guide: http://wiki.project1999.com/Players:Newbie

[Laledorie]

Looks like Estu answered all of your questions, but I just wanted to say welcome to the server! Send me a /tell if you ever need a free port! =)

[Tankdan]

Thanks! been playing for an hour or two, getting my bearings back. The wiki helps a lot.