Returning after 10 year hiatus

[Lukes954]

Hi everyone. After 10 years, i am finally returning to everquest. I installed the p99 version last night before i went to bed. I managed to login for just a couple minutes and do a little exploring. It brought back such fond memories. I am typing this on my lunch break as i am anxiously waiting for 4 o clock to roll around to jump back on. Glad to see the community is still around!

[khanable]

HI!

Welcome!

[curtischoy]

Glad to have you!

[Lukes954]

Thanks :). One quick question, out of a shaman, enchanter, or bard.. which class do you feel is most needed on the server?

[maskedmelon]

Welcome Lukes! Without a doubt a good Bard is most needed out of the three classes you listed. Most we kite to low 50's then burnout when things slowdown or they find they don't know what to do when they group. There are a lot of chanters and shaman. Both are fantastic soloers and both great in groups, but there are a lot of each ^^

[Morticon]

Welcome back to the addiction!

[Sadre Spinegnawer]

You roll a bard, you eventually will become part of the problem. Nerf bards. don't roll them.

[Lukes954]

You roll a bard, you eventually will become part of the problem. Nerf bards. don't roll them.

What do you mean by this?

[Lukes954]

Thanks for all the comments btw

[Ralthos]

Hey Lukes,

Welcome! I also ended up moving from a Necro (lv 8) to a Bard (now level 8) and I am having a blast.

What Sadre and maskedmelon is referring to is that most Bards find out they can strafe-kite their way to 50 but if that is all you do, you never end up learning how to actually, well, play a Bard. Bards from what I've read (I am new to bard) are usually used to pull for the group as well as keep up buffs that are needed/missing for their group.

If you strafe-kite your way to 50 and never socialize and practice your skills, well I'm sure you can see how that ends up for those Bards...

[wycca]

Lukes - welcome back to classic EQ! I started in the summer of 99 and played till early 08 myself - P99 is a blast. That being said, it is a bit odd given that we've had years of classic, then like 3 years of Kunark - this creates some oddities. Also, given the benefit of years of hindsight, the game is sorta a hyper min/max at times in some ways. That being said, the community is fun, there's people willing to help out and give you stuff/welcome you, and classic EQ is a blast.

Shm - there's a ton around, doesn't change the fact that they're a great class, just beware that you tend to become a buff-bot and this has its issues (theyre great soloing too mind you).

Brd - a great bard is a good thing, that being said, referring to my hindsight/min-max comment, theres alot of bards causing issues in zones with their massive AE kites. Grouping bards are good though to most people, the AErs can leave a bad taste in peoples mouths though.

Enc - always useful in groups plus good soloers, they are probably a good starting choice.

Those comments aside, the raid game is another beast when it comes to classes and roles. You'll find that most long-time P99 players have several toons and alts, and we may use a shm/enc to farm, a monk for grouping, and a wiz for raiding. Overall, play what you enjoy, but I'd recommend you stick to a class when starting out that doesn't have high gear requirements (ie warrior is #1 on that list) unless you're dead set, while some of the classes that don't really require much gear can be easier to start with.

PS - I started with a Cleric, then a Wizard, and now a Ranger. I also have a Paladin and Magician whom I'd like to get to some day.

[Lukes954]

Lukes - welcome back to classic EQ! I started in the summer of 99 and played till early 08 myself - P99 is a blast. That being said, it is a bit odd given that we've had years of classic, then like 3 years of Kunark - this creates some oddities. Also, given the benefit of years of hindsight, the game is sorta a hyper min/max at times in some ways. That being said, the community is fun, there's people willing to help out and give you stuff/welcome you, and classic EQ is a blast.

Shm - there's a ton around, doesn't change the fact that they're a great class, just beware that you tend to become a buff-bot and this has its issues (theyre great soloing too mind you).

Brd - a great bard is a good thing, that being said, referring to my hindsight/min-max comment, theres alot of bards causing issues in zones with their massive AE kites. Grouping bards are good though to most people, the AErs can leave a bad taste in peoples mouths though.

Enc - always useful in groups plus good soloers, they are probably a good starting choice.

Those comments aside, the raid game is another beast when it comes to classes and roles. You'll find that most long-time P99 players have several toons and alts, and we may use a shm/enc to farm, a monk for grouping, and a wiz for raiding. Overall, play what you enjoy, but I'd recommend you stick to a class when starting out that doesn't have high gear requirements (ie warrior is #1 on that list) unless you're dead set, while some of the classes that don't really require much gear can be easier to start with.

PS - I started with a Cleric, then a Wizard, and now a Ranger. I also have a Paladin and Magician whom I'd like to get to some day.

Great post. Thanks for all the info.