What are the biggest gameplay changes with Kunark?

[shuklak]

Aside from the fact that loot and new exp zones are becoming available, what are the big gameplay changes that come with Kunark?

What I mean are things like the level cap to 60, pretty sure rogues get double backstab... things like that. It's just been too long to recall much of it.

[Mojorisin]

I think disciplines are introduced, and taunt will work on higher con mobs. That's all I got.

[gnomishfirework]

I think higher level mobs start to summon in kunark.

[SwordNboard]

Aside from the obvious and previously stated, there is a small thing I'd like to point out. The dungeon design changed a bit with Kunark with more fatally positioned patrols and more named mobs that actually take a strong trio or group.

[Gorgetrapper]

More actual difficulty because of new mob abilities.
Warriors being more useful.
Mages getting knocked down a peg or two.
Bards have fun with selo's song of travel
Disciplines
Less zone crowding (to a point, zones like seb are going to be raped for weeks)

Kunark just basically expands the game to about double its size, it really does so much to just post about it.

[Chrushev]

More actual difficulty because of new mob abilities.
Warriors being more useful.
Mages getting knocked down a peg or two.
Bards have fun with selo's song of travel
Disciplines
Less zone crowding (to a point, zones like seb are going to be raped for weeks)

Kunark just basically expands the game to about double its size, it really does so much to just post about it.


double the size? i thought it increased it maybe by 20% or so if you take into acount all vanilla zones vs kunark zones.

[Gorgetrapper]

double the size? i thought it increased it maybe by 20% or so if you take into acount all vanilla zones vs kunark zones.

Well see it as this way. Classic had 49 zones roughly not including cities. Kunark adds 24 zones not including Cabilis.

So yeah, it may not be "doublee" but it's at least 50% is what I probably meant instead.

[Messianic]

Well see it as this way. Classic had 49 zones roughly not including cities. Kunark adds 24 zones not including Cabilis.

So yeah, it may not be "doublee" but it's at least 50% is what I probably meant instead.

Kunark adds a particular amount of content to the 20+ game. LoIO sustains a LOT of players, as does OT/FM/FV/DL for the 29-45ish crowd.

But the biggest improvement is for the 45+ crowd. KC/Seb/Chardok/Charasis/Skyfire/BW/EJ/TT/ add a TON of options, where OOT/Oasis (8 spec spawns, whooptee doo)/Lguk/Sol B/Guard or NPC camping were really your only options for killing junk. And let's not forget the hole, which comes a short time after Kunark launch.

Kunark really builds the 40+ game into an awesomely diverse set of places to kill junk and get phat lewtz.

[Swindle]

Also a LOT more undead to kill. Great for necros, clerics, and pally's.

[Shamalam]

Kunark adds a particular amount of content to the 20+ game. LoIO sustains a LOT of players, as does OT/FM/FV/DL for the 29-45ish crowd.

But the biggest improvement is for the 45+ crowd. KC/Seb/Chardok/Charasis/Skyfire/BW/EJ/TT/ add a TON of options, where OOT/Oasis (8 spec spawns, whooptee doo)/Lguk/Sol B/Guard or NPC camping were really your only options for killing junk. And let's not forget the hole, which comes a short time after Kunark launch.

Kunark really builds the 40+ game into an awesomely diverse set of places to kill junk and get phat lewtz.

You just got me so excited for this. Do we really have to wait another TWO WEEKS?!?!

[Wotsirb401]

It opens up a bunch of raid bosses/ world dragons. This helps the high end raiding guilds to stop fighting each other over one 1-3 zones on a nightly basis. More loot for everyone and less aggro towards other guilds

[Messianic]

Kunark adds a particular amount of content to the 20+ game. LoIO sustains a LOT of players, as does OT/FM/FV/DL for the 29-45ish crowd.

But the biggest improvement is for the 45+ crowd. KC/Seb/Chardok/Charasis/Skyfire/BW/EJ/TT/ add a TON of options, where OOT/Oasis (8 spec spawns, whooptee doo)/Lguk/Sol B/Guard or NPC camping were really your only options for killing junk. And let's not forget the hole, which comes a short time after Kunark launch.

Kunark really builds the 40+ game into an awesomely diverse set of places to kill junk and get phat lewtz.

Oh, I forgot City of Mist ;)

[Felizcat]

What's going to happen with Naggy and Lady Vox? Will they have a level 52 cap?

[shuklak]

What's going to happen with Naggy and Lady Vox? Will they have a level 52 cap?
Something tells me in old eq the level cap was put in after people over 52 were farming them.


And thanks for all the replies.

[Mcbard]

The level restriction on the dragons was added a few months into Kunark.

[Noselacri]

Don't forget epics.

[stormlord]

You mean gameplay hazards? I'm allergic to lizard monks.

[KilyenaMage]

The Kunark zones are actually challenging.

Moving deep into Karnor's...let alone Old Seb or Howling Stones....requires a well-balanced, well-coordinated group.

Overall I think Kunark is just infinitely better in terms of risk vs. reward; and the result is FUUNNNN!!!!!!!!

[Messianic]

The Kunark zones are actually challenging.

[nilbog]

Melee get better, with better gear and casters say wtf did prekunark go??

[aggresor223]

Apparently all Damage shield time were reduced to a minute? or two? druid dots don't stack, and focus items seem to not work =D yayz.

[Wotsirb401]

Yeah the damage shield reduction does suck, I can remember ds's not lasting very long in classic. It just makes it more realistic

[moklianne]

It is what it is. I play a Druid and while it sucks, I want an original classic experience. There are other servers for non-classic custom stuff.

To the OP: I remember Kunark being scary as shit. Meaning...risk is higher at lower levels. Many seeinvis mobs along common paths. Those damn see invis spiders that run as fast as sow come to mind in FV right away.

With higher risk, so comes the stronger feeling of accomplishment.

[Chrushev]

The DS reduction really is sucking... its not even lasting 1 fight for me at lvl 12. Lets hope at lvl 50 they last at least 5 min?