Uthgard (DAOC) [Archive]

Scrooge

08-01-2011, 01:59 PM

Hey all,

Is there anyone here playing or would be interested in playing DAOC on Uthgard?

I'm starting a new P99 DAOC Project, in Midgard this time around, and I'm trying to see if and how many people would be interested.

I'm personally a vet of that server, as well as DAOC in general, there is lots of PVP held on a daily basis with a large population despite what you may have heard from other sources.

Most of my active friends are already in mid-high 40s, and some just started a couple of days ago and already creeping up to 20s. Solo progression can be slow and isn't as rewarding as it is in EQ, but Group progression can take you much much further, in PVE and PVP both.

While most people wait until 50 to PVP, that's not how we do it. Our group PVP starts in low 20s, as we gank players up to 10-15 levels above us, its been done people! XP gained from PVP is also quite amazing, it makes for a much faster progression up the level ladder.

Here's some info I posted about the server earlier if anyone is interested or wants to give this a shot, let me know.

http://www.project1999.org/forums/showthread.php?t=27688

My chars in Midgard are: Scrooge, 50 Skald; Jako, 49 Healer; Ceares, 41 Shaman; Spazz, 44 Spiritmaster. But if enough of you guys are willing to start a new group together, I'd make a new character to show you all what the game is all about, pve and PVP wise!

bakkily

08-01-2011, 02:03 PM

yea i do play daoc uthgard, names vilcrist, lvl 17 sm, i'm not too rich, but i can give some gold to noobies, ive casually played there the last 3 weeks, and im in midgard

Wotsirb401

08-01-2011, 02:06 PM

I love DAOC, I would be down to try it out. I played midgard back in the day. I was a SM and Zerker only got to like RR4

bakkily

08-01-2011, 02:10 PM

yea i started a hunter, love the ranger in this game, but i can never lvl the guy, so wanted to try a hunter, figuring it was like the one in wow, and it sounds like blizzard stole the hunter idea from daoc, someone told me to try sm, and enjoy the class very much

Scrooge

08-01-2011, 02:27 PM

Well, if you are planning to play a caster in DAOC, there are some things you should know. Unlike EQ, you cannot "channel" spells through being hit, there are ways around it though, like the Quick-Cast ability which all casters receive at level 5, as well as some RA (AA) abilities you can get through PVP. This is one of the reasons why playing a caster in DAOC can be much harder than EQ, but at the same time more rewarding in PVP, especially if you know what you're doing.

DAOC has its own special abilities for every class, some shared some unique, much like the AA system of EQ, but the points in DAOC can only be obtained through PVP exclusively.

If we can get atleast 4+ people interested in playing together, we can build a very nice group. I'm not a fan of "setup groups", I'd much rather prefer people play what they want to play, but my suggestion would be to start with a melee based group to get the grasp of the game (and the server), atleast for the first PVP tour.

Here are some decent sites which explain what the Midgard classes are all about:

List of Midgard Classes - Allakhazam (http://camelot.allakhazam.com/db/class.html?realm=Midgard)

Claasses of Camelot (http://www.classesofcamelot.com/) - Old School site with various types of info, useful especially for its Realm Ability (DAOC AA) Calculator Tool

Character Builder (http://web.archive.org/web/20080714084109/http://daoc.catacombs.com/cbuilder.cfm) - This here is a tool which allows you to see what abilities (spells/styles) you can achieve with different specs at different levels

Scrooge

08-01-2011, 02:45 PM

Also, a hunter is more of a solo type of class, a stealther type in this game. They do get some cool abilities on top of being able to use a bow and spear (the only class in Mid that can), but I'd suggest you try a melee for a first PvP char.

Berserkers are THE melee DPS class of Midgard, right there along with Savages. Berserkers and Savages can both dual wield, but Savages are more along the lines of a Beastmaster without a pet. Berserkers also get this cool ability of going into a berserker rage and turning into half-man-half-bear, allowing them to have a 100% chance to crit with both melee weapons every single hit for a short time. One of the coolest burst-dps abilities in the game, and unique to the Berserker alone!

Savages get some really cool insta-cast ablities though, like haste, dps buff, melee resistance buffs (crush, slash, thrust), and even evade/parry buffs. All these buffs last 15 seconds, and come with a price (they eat a small % of your health when they expire), but are extremely useful in PvP and PVE both.

If anyone here ever followed Norse Mythology, this is what Midgard as a whole is based on.

Thanes are basically descendants of Thor and Odin, they are melees with the power of lightning, they can cast some really neat and powerful spells and at the same time play the role of the tank of the group. Though they are restricted to using Medium Shields, they also get some self buffs which include a self Strenght and Con (Sta) buff, and a Damage Add buff (melee damage enhancer, unresistable).

Warriors are just like they are in EQ, the Main Tank of the realm, and because they are the pure tank, their melee damage table is through the roof much like it is in EQ. They are able to use every type of weapon, and Large Shields, which can block up to 3 targets at once! Like if say 3 players are attacking the Warrior from the front and he has a shield up, he has a chance to block attacks from all 3!

Skalds are the "bards" of the realm, with the best run speed chants, damage add chants, heal song, and a couple of instant-cast DDs. However, their CC ability is very limited, its insta-cast but restricted to a single target with a 30 second recast, they also get instant snare with a very decent range. Every group must have atleast one of these! Speed is a big thing in fast-paced pvp.

Shamans are the main buffers in Midgard, they get the best buffs and some decent healing abilities as well, and a really cool regen spell. They also get some mean DoTs/AE Dots, Disease, and single-target and AOE Roots.

Healers are the main healer class in Midgard, they are also the main CC class in the realm so it is essential to have 1-2 Healer in a full 8-man group, with one Healer being the CCer and the other being the actual Healer.

Depending on how one specs a class, two players can be the same class yet have completely different abilities. This is one of those games that makes you choose between abilities and spells!

Scrooge

08-01-2011, 03:06 PM

I'm talking to one of my friends from Hibernia on Uthgard, he's willing to join our crusade, possible as an Augmentation-specced Healer!

Wotsirb401

08-01-2011, 03:32 PM

We could run pac healers and run a stun group. I could roll a pbaoe Spirit master. Those are always fun

Scrooge

08-01-2011, 03:45 PM

OK, so this is what we have and need so far:

Skald (hybrid melee/speed/songs) - Varrius (Scrooge), L4 Skald;
Healer (aug-buffer/healer) - Vorhal, L4 Healer;
Healer (buffer/healer/CC) -
Shaman (buffer/healer/dotter) -
Berserker (melee dps) -
Savage (melee dps) - Grendell, L17 SVG;
Thane (hybrid tank) -
Warrior (pure tank) -
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Spiritmaster - Vilcrist, L17 SM (bakkily);
Runemaster - Grendlalike, L14 RM;
Bonedancer -

Let me know what you guys want to try and char name, and this way we can see what we can start with. I'm planning on starting this group tonight around 7-8pm EST.

We can also meet on P99's IRC at: irc.eqemulator.net, #uthgard. I'll be there.

Scrooge

08-01-2011, 05:29 PM

We could run pac healers and run a stun group. I could roll a pbaoe Spirit master. Those are always fun

I would really like to try this out as well, but I think this is a bit advanced for newer players, hence why I'd like to build a melee pvp group first, to show everyone the ropes and get the group working together before we try the more advanced groups.

Maybe we should make a bomber group, but I think it requires some prior knowledge of the game and the server in order for it to work properly.

Let's meet on IRC and talk about what classes we can make for the group guys: irc.eqemulator.net:6667, #uthgard.

Suirad

08-01-2011, 10:39 PM

I played a Level 50 Skald on the PvP server (mordred). I have been wanting to try out this server for awhile, count me in. Installing now.

Scrooge

08-01-2011, 11:12 PM

Cool! Me and the healer will be making our characters in about 15 minutes, I will post our in-game names here shortly. I highly suggest we all start together as a group, it'll be much more fun and fast progression overall!

Harrison

08-02-2011, 01:06 AM

Hacking isn't easy enough for script kiddies to run shit on DAOC, so don't expect many of them to cross over.

Bardalicious

08-02-2011, 01:19 AM

Hacking isn't easy enough for script kiddies to run shit on DAOC, so don't expect many of them to cross over.

Cookie cutter'd comments ftw.

Scrooge

08-02-2011, 01:22 AM

We're going for a Dwarf exclusive group! Just letting you guys know, if you're making a char, try to make it a dwarf or kobold!

Me and the healer are nearly lvl 4 now, our names are Varrius (me) and the healer (Vorhal). We've stopped progress until tomorrow. I highly suggest you guys do every noob quest you can find, its easy XP and decent items, fastest trek to level 5 to get your class promotion!

quido

08-02-2011, 01:31 AM

Uthgaard you about to get played son

Scrooge

08-02-2011, 04:12 AM

Updated List of Current Players:

Skald (hybrid melee/speed/songs) - Varrius (Scrooge), L4 Dwarf Skald;
Healer (aug-buffer/healer) - Vorhal, L4 Dwarf Healer;
Healer (buffer/healer/CC) -
Shaman (buffer/healer/dotter) -
Berserker (melee dps) -
Savage (melee dps) - Grendell, L17 Kobold SVG;
Thane (hybrid tank) -
Warrior (pure tank) -
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Spiritmaster - Vilcrist, L17 SM (bakkily);
Runemaster - Grendlalike, L14 Kobold RM;
Bonedancer -

Crenshinabon

08-02-2011, 12:46 PM

meta`

08-02-2011, 02:56 PM

RvR isnt my thing.... just turns into a pretty big zergfest.
Unlike EQ pvp where you fight small groups over spawns etc, in DAOC you are fighting zergs over keeps in designated pvp areas.

Again, not my thing.

This is completely false. I Played daoc for 7+ years, and there has ALWAYS been an 8v8 community. DAoC basically has three types of players. The solo type player who is always choosing to 1v1 on a stealth class (nightshade, infiltrator, shadowblade, etc), the zerg-type player who doesn't know alot about the game and is more casual, and then you have the group v group type player who knows alot about the mechanics of the game, and is more of a serious player. That's what made daoc so good. There was a community within the game itself for every type of player.. everything wasn't just "let's go zerg this keep with 80+ albions". If you believe this then you really didn't play the game.

Scrooge

08-02-2011, 05:14 PM

There is very little zerging on Uthgard, and it only happens once in a while, not every single day. Most of the time its group vs group or small group skirmishes, which makes it really fun as it becomes more about skill than who spams what faster.

Our group started up last night, we're just lvls 4-5 now, and our allies (around 10 players) are in mid-teen levels. If anyone wishes to try DAOC and likes to PvP along with skilled players, now is the time to give it a go!

Let us know here or on IRC if you would be interested. Even if we are slightly ahead in level, we'll do what we can to help you group and catch up to the main crew.

Cya in game!

Scrooge

08-02-2011, 06:24 PM

Updated List of Current Players:

Skald (hybrid melee/speed/songs) - Varrius (Scrooge), L7 Dwarf Skald;
Healer (aug-buffer/healer) - Vorhal, L7 Dwarf Healer;
Healer (buffer/healer/CC) -
Shaman (buffer/healer/dotter) -
Berserker (melee dps) - Khawk (tefog)
Savage (melee dps) - Grendell L21 Kobold SVG; Calvo
Thane (hybrid tank) -
Warrior (pure tank) -
Hunter (Spear DPS) - Furen L6
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Spiritmaster -
Runemaster - Grendlalike L21 Kobold RM;
Bonedancer -

tefog

08-02-2011, 09:56 PM

check ur pm

Scrooge

08-03-2011, 02:31 AM

Here is some additional info:

DAOC Client Download - Official Site (http://darkageofcamelot.com/download)

Uthgard Connection Guide (http://uthgard.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=53&Itemid=69&lang=en)

Guild we're playing with: Crusaders Under Midgard (http://herald.uthgard.net/herald.php?view=stats&p1=guild&p2=RPs&p3=DESC&p5=Guild&p6=Crusaders%20Under%20Midgard)

lethdar

08-03-2011, 11:23 AM

what is the realm balance on this server btw. Does midgard outnumber the hell out of the other 2?

Scrooge

08-03-2011, 06:27 PM

what is the realm balance on this server btw. Does midgard outnumber the hell out of the other 2?

Actually, Midgard just happens to be the underdog these days. You can see all that info on Uthgard's Herald, where all the stats and info about the server are updated in semi-real time.

I'll try to post some screenies of our group, I predict we'll be in PVP by Friday, maybe Saturday at latest.

tefog

08-03-2011, 06:42 PM

Hey just made an Troll Beserker! name is Rocked!

Scrooge

08-03-2011, 07:55 PM

Updated List of Current Players:

Skald (hybrid melee/speed/songs) - Varrius (Scrooge), L7 Dwarf Skald;
Healer (aug-buffer/healer) - Vorhal, L7 Dwarf Healer;
Healer (buffer/healer/CC) - Needed
Shaman (buffer/healer/dotter) - Needed
Berserker (melee dps) - Khawk (tefog), Selgnirp
Savage (melee dps) - Grendleb
Thane (hybrid tank) - Needed
Warrior (pure tank) - Needed
Hunter (Spear DPS) - Furen L6

The rest of the guild's roster can be found here:
http://herald.uthgard.net/herald.php?view=stats&p1=guild&p2=RPs&p3=DESC&p5=Guild&p6=Crusaders%20Under%20Midgard

Scrooge

08-03-2011, 08:36 PM

Just a pro-tip for everyone starting a new char with us, make sure you do every quest you see in the starting area, its the fastest way to get to lvl 5 (to promote to a real class) and you get some pretty cool gear from every quest.

Wotsirb401

08-03-2011, 09:57 PM

I made a Zerker named Selgnirp, it will be a bit to get used to game again. Not sure if i want to play melee or caster

Scrooge

08-03-2011, 10:42 PM

OK, man we're getting an XP group going right now. Just make sure its a Dwarf!!

Scrooge

08-04-2011, 06:49 AM

My group is level 10 now. Main guild group is 20. If anyone else is planning to start, now is the time before we go too far up!

tefog

08-04-2011, 07:32 PM

level 6 zerker now

Krimsin

08-04-2011, 07:35 PM

Are Vamp's in?

Scrooge

08-04-2011, 11:33 PM

Are Vamp's in?

No, no Catacombs classes, only original + Shrouded Isles (classes, not zones).

Scrooge

08-05-2011, 12:02 AM

level 6 zerker now

Nice man, thats the way! Servers reboting atm, I'll be on after though.

tefog

08-05-2011, 03:17 PM

almost level 9

Scrooge

08-05-2011, 05:20 PM

Everyone who's under 11, try to make your way to Nisse Lair by tonight.

tefog

08-05-2011, 05:28 PM

almost 11

Scrooge

08-05-2011, 05:46 PM

Our main group now is: 11 Skald (Varrius/me), 11 Healer (Vorhal), 11 Shaman (Roicu), 11 Zerk (Khawk), 13 Savage (Grendleb).

If anyone else is close or wishes to join us, post here!

Tonight's XP group will be meeting in Nisse Lair in East Svealand. Take a horse to Galplen and jump off past the wooden bridge in East Svealand, you can see where the dungeon is on the map. Cya there! Group will start around 6:30pm EST.

Scrooge

08-05-2011, 06:29 PM

OK, I'm gettin on in 10min. The Shaman, Healer and I are already parked in the dungeon.

Scrooge

08-05-2011, 10:19 PM

Our group is Level 15 now!

Olacaten

08-05-2011, 11:47 PM

I played for awile but it pissed me off the way the server set up there RvR maps, its all out of wack, and alot of there classes are buged or not complete.

Scrooge

08-06-2011, 01:45 AM

I played for awile but it pissed me off the way the server set up there RvR maps, its all out of wack, and alot of there classes are buged or not complete.

RvR maps are setup the way they were in Classic DAOC, so I'm not sure what you mean by that. As for classes being bugged, can you be more specific? I know some classes aren't implemented but other than that, but I haven't seen any actual bugs in any of the 3 realms.

Scrooge

08-06-2011, 07:57 PM

We've got 2 new players who started today; Kvasir lvl 7 Thane and Kezitor lvl 7 Berserker.

Scrooge

08-07-2011, 03:16 AM

Slaying a named!

http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/8990/sshot214a.jpg

Scrooge

08-07-2011, 05:59 PM

Updated List of Current Players in our group:

Skald (hybrid melee/speed/songs) - Varrius (Scrooge), L18 Dwarf Skald;
Healer (aug-buffer/healer) - Vorhal, L18 Dwarf Healer;
Healer (buffer/healer/CC) - Needed
Shaman (buffer/healer/dotter) - Roicu L16 Shaman
Berserker (melee dps) - Khawk (tefog) L14 Zerk, Kezitor L10 Zerk
Savage (melee dps) - Grendleb L15 Savage
Thane (hybrid tank) - Kvasir L14 Thane
Warrior (pure tank) - Needed
Hunter (Spear DPS) - Furen L6 Hunter

If you want to join our group, post in this thread with your name and class and get in game!

PVP Starts in a few levels!

Hailto

08-07-2011, 06:17 PM

I'd join but i play Alb

Scrooge

08-08-2011, 02:16 AM

I'd join but i play Alb

Most of the guild we're playing with, are from Hibernia, and they still play there also! These chars we're playing for are mainly for low-mid lvl RvR, and if some of them decide to go further, they will. Our group is going all the way though, and we've just broken into 20s!

bakkily

08-08-2011, 06:07 PM

yea ill be on tonight, lvl 21 sm, vilcrist

Scrooge

08-09-2011, 06:49 AM

Updated List of Current Players in our group:

Skald (hybrid melee/speed/songs) - Varrius (Scrooge), L22 Dwarf Skald;
Healer (AUG) - Vorhal, L20 Dwarf Healer;
Shaman (AUG) - Roicu L21 Shaman
Berserker (melee dps) - Khawk (tefog) L17 Zerk, Kezitor L18 Zerk, Yakyakyakyak (Goobles) L5 Zerk
Thane (hybrid tank) - Kvasir L20 Thane
Savage (melee dps) - Open
Healer (PAC) - Open

Guild: Crusaders Under Midgard (not everyone is tagged yet)

(I might be gone from Wed. till Friday, maybe longer, depending on how well my ERCP turns out.) Kvasir will be leading the group while I'm gone, direct all questions to him.

Scrooge

08-12-2011, 11:54 PM

I'm back in circulation!

Scrooge

08-13-2011, 12:08 AM

Everyone who is playing Uthgard with us, make sure you install the proper MODs through DAOC Portal, in order to adjust certain Crafting algorithms as well as the original PvP areas back to their classic states.

http://uthgard.net/index.php?option=com_remository&Itemid=68&func=select&id=2&lang=en

It's very straight-forward, download the patch files (.dmm extension) you need, then create a "Mods" folder within your DAOC Portal root folder, and place the .dmm files inside the "Mods" folder you've just created. Then open DAOC portal, click on Client, then Mod Manager, then check the Mods you wish to install and let it run.

The entire process takes no more than 5 minutes and ensures Uthgard functions like it should even with modern client versions.

Nirgon

08-13-2011, 01:07 PM

Lmk when you're 49

Scrooge

08-13-2011, 10:34 PM

Lots of PVP going on atm, if anyone wants to come, lvl 20+!

Scrooge

08-14-2011, 04:30 AM

Just an FYI for anyone still wanting to join the up and coming guild we're with in Midgard (its growing very fast, has more than 20 members now). The guild will be closing its doors to new members in less than a week, just letting you all know.

We've already started PvP, I was in a guild group earlier today and I had a blast! We'll be running pvp guild groups on a daily basis, led by either the guild's leader Grendlexl or myself (Varrius).

mokfarg

08-14-2011, 10:07 AM

Are there any great DAOC classic emulators of the same quality as Project 99?

Mardur

08-14-2011, 11:00 AM

Are there any great DAOC classic emulators of the same quality as Project 99?

Yeah, the server this thread is about.

Vile

08-14-2011, 12:13 PM

Ha -- I love how how they post all bans openly... any VZTZ bros on this box? I might be interested..

edit -- wait this is a bluebie server? Just RvR?

lethdar

08-14-2011, 02:44 PM

Few questions:
What do you gain from pvp. Xp? Char advancement of some kind?
What do you lose from pvp. XP? items? corpse runs?
Is there potential for grief?
Can you get into the main lands and gank or is it frontier pvp only?

Mardur

08-15-2011, 03:43 PM

Few questions:
What do you gain from pvp. Xp? Char advancement of some kind?
XP, coin, and realm points (RP). RP can be used to purchase special realm abilities (RAs) which are super powerful and usually centered around PvP.

What do you lose from pvp. XP? items? corpse runs?
Nothing other than the time to run back to the fight.

Is there potential for grief?
The only thing I can really think of is Darkness Falls. But you can't really "grief" in DAoC considering that it's realm vs. realm warfare. You can be the guy who camps the entrance to DF picking off dudes 40 levels lower than you, but really it's just kind of expected.

Can you get into the main lands and gank or is it frontier pvp only?

Nah, the "mainlands" are safe from PvP. However, the best dungeon in the game (for experience and loot) is open to only one realm at a time (depending on who is doing the best in the frontier). When access switches, pvp occurs (Darkness Falls). There are also battlegrounds you can join until you level up to max for the frontiers.

Vile

08-15-2011, 04:33 PM

lethdar doesn't like these answers...

Darksinga

08-15-2011, 11:15 PM

mokfarg

08-15-2011, 11:59 PM

Yeah, the server this thread is about.

So this DAOC is of the same quality as project 99 other than it being DAOC? Do they try to exactly emulate DAOC classic and do not custom anything?

thefloydian

08-16-2011, 12:35 AM

I'm downloading the game now. I plan on playing a Troll Skald. I played a warrior back in the day and it was such a pain in the ass trying to catch people with no speed/ranged abilities.

thefloydian

08-16-2011, 02:21 AM

Hmm, is there anyway to use the old character models? I liked the way my old troll looked.

Scrooge

08-16-2011, 06:30 AM

Hmm, is there anyway to use the old character models? I liked the way my old troll looked.

Yep, in options under character models. DAOC's interface and perks are very EQ-eraish, it did come out within 2 years of EQ's release after all.

Scrooge

08-16-2011, 06:46 AM

Updated List of Current Players (mostly dwarves, kobolds being the only other exception) in our group:

Skald (hybrid melee/speed/songs) - Varrius (Scrooge), L30 Dwarf Skald;
Healer (aug-buffer/healer) - Vorhal, L22 Dwarf Healer;
Healer (buffer/healer/CC) - Needed
Shaman (buffer/healer/dotter) - Vastik L25 Shaman, OPEN
Berserker (melee dps) - OPEN
Savage (melee dps) - OPEN
Thane (hybrid tank) - Kvasir L32 Thane
Warrior (pure tank) - OPEN
Hunter (Spear DPS) - Furen L23 Hunter

We've started PvP a few days ago and I've got 190 kills by lvl 29 already just to give you guys an example of whats what! I'll try to make some Fraps caps on the next run, I just forget it most of the time in the heat of the moment...

The roster changed a little bit and so we need more melee dps and maybe a second healer or shammy. So if you want to join our crew officially, make sure you're a Dwarf and willing to go all the way whether its convenient or not -- and we'll get you up in no time! We're the meanest Dwarf pvp group in Midgard!

Scrooge

08-16-2011, 06:49 AM

Yeah, the server this thread is about.

Come make a Dwarf Savage or Zerk man, we need one bad and you'll have tons of fun with our group! We'll help you get up to pvp levels and with leveling gear etc.

thefloydian

08-16-2011, 08:58 AM

I'll make a Dwarf berserker. What should I put my points in?

Scrooge

08-16-2011, 05:29 PM

I'll make a Dwarf berserker. What should I put my points in?

These days, the char creation spreads them by default into STR and CON (HP/STA equivalent), however, at the bottom if you hit "Adjust Stats" you can make them whatever you need it to be. I'd go with 15 STR and 10 CON, or 10 STR 10 CON 10 QUI.

It has the primary stats highlighted like EQ does but after 10 points in any one stat, each additional point takes 2! So 15 STR would take up 20 pts, but if you spread them equally into 3 different stats, you can get 10 of each. It's all about preference, personally I dont think 5 STR is that big a deal, some people might disagree.

Scrooge

08-16-2011, 05:55 PM

I always wanted to try DAOC, but the idea that there is no world pvp is a little bit of a turn off. I've played games with specific battlegrounds/areas for pvp and it just isn't the same as being able to be ganked or gank anywhere like EQ.

I can relate to that, for a long time I was a big fan of FFA PVP (not just in EQ) also, still am. Though after a while of trying to find the ideal EQ PVP server, run by the ideal Devs and Admins, it just seems like a never ending cycle of bullshit.

This DAOC experience we got going, is kinda like the middleground between FFA and the completely restricted, instanced PVP (WoW/Warhammer style). Why? Because the best XP and Loot, mostly comes out of zones where PvP is ENABLED, and none of those zones are instanced.

The most dangerous PvP zones in the game, give upwards of 80% XP bonus, it takes balls to go into enemy territory knowing they can wipe you much easier when you're lvl 30 as opposed to lvl 50. Some people like playing safe behind some kind of layer of protection, that's not us (hence why we left that other guild that was mentioned in previous posts).

In fact, the only instanced zones on Uthgard are the ones made specifically for QUESTING, and the people who enjoy doing things like that between times of PvP or just to improve themselves further. After all, if the PVE [environment] is harsh enough, it can challenge even the most hard-core of PvPers, wouldnt you agree?

thefloydian

08-16-2011, 09:30 PM

Ok, my name's Rhokah. Also, what's the best weapon to put points into? Axe?

Mardur

08-16-2011, 11:19 PM

Come make a Dwarf Savage or Zerk man, we need one bad and you'll have tons of fun with our group! We'll help you get up to pvp levels and with leveling gear etc.

I <3 my Skald and would be playing this shit all the time if I had the time.

Mardur

08-16-2011, 11:22 PM

I have the best crafted 2h hammer in the game. Well 2nd best or whatever cause it's 99% instead of 100% I think. But still I wreck shit.

Oh and as for the purists, Uthgard is not completely classic by any means. They sort of pick and choose what to implement on the server and honestly it's better for it. For example it's old frontiers, but some later expansion classes are enabled. There's even some custom high end content (Tajendi) where some of the best items come from.

Scrooge

08-17-2011, 05:01 AM

Ok, my name's Rhokah. Also, what's the best weapon to put points into? Axe?

Each wepon spec gives you not only different weapon styles but also access to different weapon damage types. For example, a Spear can have 2 damage types, it can have a Thrurst or Slash. Hammers can only crush, Axes and Swords can only Slice, H2H (Savages only) can have Thrust AND Slash both at the same time on different weapons.

There are also Armor type which coincide with the Weapon Types, with each having an advantage and/of weakness towards another, almost literally as it would in the real medeival world.

Scrooge

08-17-2011, 05:51 AM

Darkness Falls XP Group starting (high 20s/low 30s), have Healer and Tank, PM me ingame if you want in.

EDIT: NVM that, it turned into a PvP group, had some good fun in the morning! Made most of lvl 30 just in PvP in like 1 hour, its amazing how fast it can go.

Moonzi

08-17-2011, 10:56 AM

Thinking of starting this up...downloading the client now. Most likely play a shaman.

Mardur

08-17-2011, 01:07 PM

its amazing how fast it can go.

That's because the vast majority of all required experience 1-50 is crammed into 40-50.

Scrooge

08-17-2011, 04:23 PM

That's because the vast majority of all required experience 1-50 is crammed into 40-50.

I was talking in relation to killing mobs for xp in general, cause gettin 28-29 took several hours atleast solo. 40-50 aint that bad either, in fact I did 47-49 just from RvR on my previous char. Long as you play with good players, the game is that much more fun.

Moonzi

08-17-2011, 04:25 PM

Looks like a warrior\shaman combo is coming, with a possible skald.

Scrooge

08-17-2011, 04:27 PM

Thinking of starting this up...downloading the client now. Most likely play a shaman.

Cool, let me know if you need any advice.

Mardur

08-17-2011, 05:36 PM

I was talking in relation to killing mobs for xp in general, cause gettin 28-29 took several hours atleast solo. 40-50 aint that bad either, in fact I did 47-49 just from RvR on my previous char. Long as you play with good players, the game is that much more fun.

Yup. I only really enjoy exping via pvp. And if you have a "normal" time schedule that conflicts with euro times, bgs can be a bit empty and boring.

Moonzi

08-17-2011, 10:02 PM

that was my next question, it's a euro server huh? I noticed the population dropped when I came home from work

thefloydian

08-17-2011, 10:23 PM

I'm a level 6 berserker if anyone who's starting up wants to group. Name is Rokah.

Scrooge

08-17-2011, 10:55 PM

Short video of pvp earlier:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHYgrOeacWI

It's a bit long in the middle cause that mez held me down for 30 seconds, and thats a long ass time in daoc pvp.

Scrooge

08-17-2011, 10:57 PM

Yup. I only really enjoy exping via pvp. And if you have a "normal" time schedule that conflicts with euro times, bgs can be a bit empty and boring.

It's true, the server had this problem before, but lately I've been seeing more and more RvR in US prime time. Especially Albs, like at 10pm est or so.

Moonzi

08-17-2011, 11:05 PM

Moonzi and Smusha, Kobold Shaman and Troll Warrior...

Scrooge

08-18-2011, 03:01 AM

Moonzi and Smusha, Kobold Shaman and Troll Warrior...

I hope you know theres no boxing allowed on this server, just like P99, both servers have alot in common as far as rules go.

If/When they catch you, will lose your chars man, its not worth it.

Also, we're a Dwarf family, Trolls would stand out alot in pvp if you intend on doing it.

Moonzi

08-18-2011, 08:57 AM

it's a friend and I...unfortunately seems there's only about 300 people on when we play

Scrooge

08-18-2011, 10:40 PM

it's a friend and I...unfortunately seems there's only about 300 people on when we play

That's about twice the amount of what P99 had when it came up!

Mardur

08-18-2011, 10:55 PM

You need a paci healer?! Must resist urge to return to DAoC....

Scrooge

08-19-2011, 03:54 AM

We sure do! We have an Aug healer but no pac yet.

Scrooge

08-19-2011, 04:03 AM

Updated List of Current Players (mostly dwarves, kobolds being the only other exception) in our group:

Skald (hybrid melee/speed/songs) - Varrius (Scrooge), L32 Dwarf Skald 2L1;
Healer (aug-buffer/healer) - Vorhal, L22 Dwarf Healer 1L4;
Healer (buffer/healer/CC) - Needed
Shaman (buffer/healer/dotter) - Vastik L26 (alt), Roicu L36 2L2, OPEN
Berserker (melee dps) - Rhoka L12, OPEN
Savage (melee dps) - OPEN
Thane (hybrid tank) - Kvasir L35 2L0
Warrior (pure tank) - OPEN
Hunter (Spear DPS) - Furen L23

If anyone still wishes to play with us, make your Dwarf today! Also we're just about done with the first pvp area, but we have lower lvl alts to help lowbies up if needed.

Mardur

08-19-2011, 09:29 AM

pac healer is the most entertaining pvp class in any mmo, but the worst to level up.

"hello I have every utility spell known to MMO mankind."

Moonzi

08-19-2011, 02:19 PM

That's about twice the amount of what P99 had when it came up!

Good point :)

What time zones is everyone else in?

Alex

08-19-2011, 05:59 PM

Are there any pet classes in this game? I regret not trying DAOC back in the day. Or is it just that the realm you guys play cannot be pet classes.

Scrooge

08-19-2011, 09:22 PM

Good point :)

What time zones is everyone else in?

I'm in EST, some of them guys are Euros, about 5-6 hours ahead of me. But they dont work normal hours so they're actually on for US prime time.

Scrooge

08-19-2011, 09:28 PM

Are there any pet classes in this game? I regret not trying DAOC back in the day. Or is it just that the realm you guys play cannot be pet classes.

Sure, there's the Spiritmaster, has very interesting spec styles including the strongest pbaoe in the game, however most people spec in Summoning for easier leveling.

Hunter (usually considered a solo pvp class, can be hard to find xp grps with one but its def a solid class if you spec it like a melee. That's what one of our members is doing, he's got 23 Dwarf Hunter specced all the way in Spear and a little in Bow, that gets self buffs and most importantly for pvp....insta-cast pet!

Bonedancers are another pet class, however it's not fully functional in that some pets arent implemented (the class can usually run 3 pets at once), but other than that its complete.

Scrooge

08-19-2011, 09:29 PM

pac healer is the most entertaining pvp class in any mmo, but the worst to level up.

"hello I have every utility spell known to MMO mankind."

You could just spec AUG to level easier, aug healers are stronger than they seem. Don't forget that you get a free single respec at 20 and 40. So you can lvl with AUG until 20, then respec to PAC, and you're set for pvp.

DAOC Character Planner (http://web.archive.org/web/20080714084109/http://daoc.catacombs.com/cbuilder.cfm) - you can basically plan your spec ahead of time and see what you can get with various combinations of spells from different specs as well.

Alex

08-19-2011, 10:42 PM

Sure, there's the Spiritmaster, has very interesting spec styles including the strongest pbaoe in the game, however most people spec in Summoning for easier leveling.

Hunter (usually considered a solo pvp class, can be hard to find xp grps with one but its def a solid class if you spec it like a melee. That's what one of our members is doing, he's got 23 Dwarf Hunter specced all the way in Spear and a little in Bow, that gets self buffs and most importantly for pvp....insta-cast pet!

Bonedancers are another pet class, however it's not fully functional in that some pets arent implemented (the class can usually run 3 pets at once), but other than that its complete.

So if I got this installed I could be one of those pet classes and join your crew? Is it hard to get the game set up?

Scrooge

08-20-2011, 07:52 AM

pac healer is the most entertaining pvp class in any mmo, but the worst to level up.

"hello I have every utility spell known to MMO mankind."

If you still wanna join our group, I hope you make your char soon, we're just about done with Braemar, you can zone into Braemar at lvl 20.

We'll also be hosting guild xp groups daily. Depending on who's on and how many people are trying to cach up.

Our newest member, Rhokah, just started recently and he's 14 already.

Scrooge

08-21-2011, 12:36 AM

So if I got this installed I could be one of those pet classes and join your crew? Is it hard to get the game set up?

Hey I must've missed your second post or something, our crew is basically melee-heavy atm, you can play caster if you want but I wouldnt recommend it.

Also pets arent as good as they are in EQ, unless charmed, the summoned pets are basically always 80% of the player's level. So a lvl 50 Spiritmaster for example, would have a lvl 40-42 pet.

You can also go here (http://web.archive.org/web/20080714084109/http://daoc.catacombs.com/cbuilder.cfm) to see what kind of spells every class has and plan your char ahead of time etc.

Scrooge

08-21-2011, 02:00 AM

Anyone here want the CC job in our group? We need one! The Midgard primary CC class also happens to be the primary healer of the realm as well.

Alex

08-21-2011, 02:30 AM

If I can figure out how to set up the game I'll play it

Scrooge

08-21-2011, 03:31 AM

Mid Frontier XP Group (L50 PvP zones) with us being in the low 30s.
http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/5865/midfrntrxp1.jpg

PvP in Braemar (first pvp zone), this is the aftermath of 2 of us vs 4 Hibbies, and me leveling off it!
http://img560.imageshack.us/img560/4271/braemarrvr2v4.jpg

Scrooge

08-21-2011, 03:32 AM

If I can figure out how to set up the game I'll play it

There's a guide right on their front page man: http://uthgard.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=53&Itemid=69&lang=en

They also have Video Tutorials, for that you click on Herald on the left side (that displays server specific stats, such as info about players, guilds, who has control over what keeps, and Darkness Falls), then on top you'll see another Tutorial link, thats for the video step-by-step.

thefloydian

08-21-2011, 10:28 PM

It was easier to set up than P99, and P99 wasn't hard at all.

Scrooge

08-22-2011, 06:56 AM

We've had some very BADASS PVP going down Sunday evening (US Prime Time).
I'm going over all the screens and fraps I was able to shoot.

I'll be posting them later tonight.

Scrooge

08-22-2011, 03:09 PM

Round1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ay9TFOyS9Kw This here was actually 2 of us vs 4 of them, I just started Fraps a bit too late there...we had to use some serious tag team action to take that ogre down, he was higher level and better geared than all of us. Not to mention a primary melee DPS of the enemy realm.

Round2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwm2yGtc5co

Round3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPRJzayHmx8 3 of us in Keep Defense, with our Healer AFK, the enemy came in with 8 of them (full group), and the 2 of us still managed to take one down!

Can anyone remind me how to embed here again? I can't seem to recall...

deakolt

08-22-2011, 06:11 PM

this looks really sweet, DAOC is that one game I always wanted to get into but just played EQ instead.

what is server pop like?

bakkily

08-22-2011, 06:15 PM

server pop is very good, though i havnt been on in two weeks, got a 25 sm

Scrooge

08-24-2011, 01:25 PM

this looks really sweet, DAOC is that one game I always wanted to get into but just played EQ instead.

what is server pop like?

698 on at 1:20 PM EST.

http://uthgard.net/

This is a clean number for the most part, the server rules match P99's in many ways, including the "no-boxing/buffboting" rule.

----------------------------------------
Monday Night RAW Stats:

http://img845.imageshack.us/img845/2122/l33mondaystatsv2.jpg

The RPs Gain are only so low because I capped out, meaning I can't gain any more RP in this pvp zone, despite still being under the level cap of 35. This is just to show you guys the kind of action that can still happen at 10PM EST time, and you don't need to be a/in Euro to have a good time. We had some really nice 8v8 action against the Albs.

Moonzi

08-24-2011, 01:28 PM

how is it consistently at 7:00PM EST...when I played it was low but would love to see interest picked up and decent US time pop.

Scrooge

08-25-2011, 03:59 PM

Another friend of mine started a char 30min ago, a Dwarf Healer,how is it consistently at 7:00PM EST...when I played it was low but would love to see interest picked up and decent US time pop.

There's always action, time of day is hardly relevant. All you gotta remember is that Euros are anywhere from 5-8 hours ahead of EST, even if there's only 100 players on, there's still be lots of action going on.

Scrooge

08-25-2011, 06:11 PM

For anyone who has lvl 20+ Chars, RvR in Braemar is going down right now, Albion attacking our Keep!

Scrooge

08-27-2011, 06:27 AM

how is it consistently at 7:00PM EST...when I played it was low but would love to see interest picked up and decent US time pop.

http://img718.imageshack.us/img718/8591/rvrat7pmest.jpg

stormlord

08-27-2011, 11:36 AM

I tried this about 2 years ago. It was fun but the graphics for one of hte cities wouldn't load and I kept falling through the parts that didn't load. I quit and lost the installation.

How large is the installation again? I seem to remember having to download several hundred MBs, then having to patch it for another 2 to 3 GBs. I'm on DSL and can download speed is only about 92 KB/s at best. It's a pain. I need to start using DVDs to backup sh** because I hate this download/redownload routine.

I upgraded my system in sept 2010. God, it has been almost a year. TIME #%!!@# FLIES. This system is used but it has done me well so far. Only bad thing is having to oil the cpu fan. Anyway, with a better system I'm sure that I would enjoy the DAOC classic server more than I did then. (old computer was circa 2000 tech)

I never tried DAOC in its prime. I've always felt bad about that.

There's so much to play in this world. It has made me believe there're a trillion trillion different ways to make any game and a trillion trillion ways to do it wrong. This universe is complex. I'm just 1 person. There're almost 7 billion years worth of human experience in the past year. I just represent 1 of those years.

(i'm sure it's more than a trillion trillion)

Scrooge

08-28-2011, 03:46 PM

Effectiveness of a melee/bow spec Hunter:
http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/6789/l30hunterxp.jpg

Despite what most people think, Hunters can be VERY nice DPS and can solo really well too! Check out the health of the named before it even gets to me, from bow damage, and that's not even full Bow spec! I can even take down orange cons with ease without even having to use my summoned pet, it's so damn nice I was even thinking of making a hunter of my own!

For those who don't know, Hunters get this ability called Critical Shot which gives a 100% chance to crit on the first shot as long as the target isn't damaged yet, the damage potential is % based and increases the higher you spec in Bow. Hunters also get some nice utility spells such as: Self-AF Buff, Self-Dex/Qui Buff (Bow and Spear damage both rely on DEX just like EQ, while QUI is how fast you can attack and shoot arrows, it actually lowers the delay quite significantly), Summonable Pet - 80% of Hunter's level, and....the ability to Charm Animals and Insects! And unlike most other classes, these Charm abilities though very limited are also permanent - meaning it won't randomly break on you!

If anyone wanted to play a Ranger type class within our crew, go for it! You won't be disappointed.

mokfarg

08-28-2011, 03:55 PM

How classic is Uthgard? Project 1999 is striving to be as close as possible. Is there any customization in Uthgard or content pass classic enabled?

Scrooge

08-28-2011, 04:39 PM

Spear of the Elements DPS + Proc (quested lvl 30 spear, 100% quality with lvl 28 Heat DD proc)

http://img695.imageshack.us/img695/9627/l30hunterxp2.jpg

mokfarg

08-28-2011, 11:03 PM

How classic is Uthgard? Project 1999 is striving to be as close as possible. Is there any customization in Uthgard or content pass classic enabled?

I know that DAOC claimed to make classic servers at one point but they were not classic. Is this the case with the emulator server?

Scrooge

08-29-2011, 10:50 AM

I know that DAOC claimed to make classic servers at one point but they were not classic. Is this the case with the emulator server?

All the info you're asking about is here, man: http://www.project1999.org/forums/showthread.php?t=27688

Scrooge

08-29-2011, 11:01 AM

Updated List of Current Players (mostly dwarves, kobolds being the only other exception) in our group:

Skald (hybrid melee/speed/songs) - Varrius (Scrooge), L34-2L2;
Thane (Thor-like hybrid tank) - Kvasir L36-2L2
Healer (AUG Healer Haste) - Vorhal, L27-1L8
Healer (PAC Healer CC) -
Shaman (AUG Shaman Buffs) - Ceares L41 (alt), Vastik L26 (alt)
Berserker (melee dps) - Rhokah L25, Bakun L30
Savage (melee dps) - Kinkade L35
Warrior (pure tank) -
Hunter (Spear DPS) - Furen L30

Our current mains are the ones listed next to each class above.

High-lvl Group: 50 Skald/49 Healer, 50 Berserker/42 Healer, 48 Berserker, 50 Shaman, 47 Spiritmaster. (These are our high-lvl chars available for high-end pvp when/if we want to get it going.)

Scrooge

08-29-2011, 11:56 AM

L50 Berserker in Epic Armor:
http://web.cdn.eamythic.com/sites/daoc/files/images/Midgard-Berserker1.gallery_image.jpg

L50 Savage in Epic Armor:
http://web.cdn.eamythic.com/sites/daoc/files/images/Midgard-Savage2.gallery_image.jpg

L50 Runemaster in Epic Armor:
http://web.cdn.eamythic.com/sites/daoc/files/images/Runemaster%20Dwarf1.gallery_image.jpg

Kvasir

08-29-2011, 01:28 PM

Hello,

We are starting a caster group aka many casters and some healing classes.
Me and Scrooge are near lvl 8-10, this combination of classes could be pretty fun. Not so long ago I played duo Spiritmasters with a friend of mine on Battlegrounds, Spiritmaster- a class who has a pet that blocks hits for you and stuns enemies so you can still cast if you know when to cast. Also spiritmasters Darkness spec has Lifedrain spell, wich is darn nice. 2 vs 4-5 enemies was easy.
But if some of you do want to join us then any class is welcome.
Will try to help on my side how much i can with gear and other info in game.
Who is interested can ask more info from us about classes, there are more then just Spiritmasters :P

Best of luck,
Kvasir

Scrooge

08-29-2011, 10:37 PM

Excellent Character Planner dated to be compatible with Uthgard:
http://web.archive.org/web/20080912222931/http://daoc.catacombs.com/cbuilder.cfm?CFID=141777205&CFTOKEN=18379610

Give it 5-10 seconds to load.

JayDee

08-29-2011, 10:57 PM

that savages epic gear looks like rawhide

Scrooge

08-31-2011, 12:43 AM

Dwarf Hunting Group:
http://img841.imageshack.us/img841/6636/sshot301.jpg

Scrooge

08-31-2011, 12:46 AM

XP Group out in the Frontiers (Lvl 50 PVP Zones), risky but fun!
http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/7400/sshot305.jpg

And just for insurance, I had a level 50 assassin friend hang around the area so we wouldn't get any nasty surprises!

Scrooge

09-01-2011, 02:22 PM

DWARF JEDI!

http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/1608/rotj1.jpg

eastadam55

09-02-2011, 09:40 AM

i'll join in your guys group

Nirgon

09-02-2011, 10:30 AM

I got an old lvl 49 troll warrior fully templated...

Sekket

09-13-2011, 07:26 PM

Hey long time red Lurker just curious if anyone was still playing daoc, I used to play back in the day and liked it alot, played for over a year. I made a hib but if everyone is playing midguard i'd reroll used to run a skald back in the day.

But people to run with are nice or at least maybe a few silver to make the lower lvls not quiet so suck.

Scrooge

09-15-2011, 10:55 PM

We had a decent group of people playing together at first, and over the period of several weeks most just disappeared for no reason despite us being active on a daily basis. There was a bunch of people who posted in this thread saying they would play or join the gang, yet only several people actually followed through, and not for very long either. It's a shame too, cause the pvp was really fun for those who made it to 25+, hell we'd even take our lowbies on our runs to let them have some fun with us!

I was running XP and PvP groups any time I was around. Me Along with Kvasir the thane, are both lvl 36, but stopped playing for now since there's not much point in going up the ladder with just us 2. We've done that way too many times already.

If there is enough interest from players who actually want to play the game and not just say they do, for group pvp, who want to progres up in the game through pve and pvp together, we might take another shot at it.

Scrooge

09-15-2011, 11:32 PM

For those who missed out or never seen what DAOC PvP looks like, here's 20 seconds worth of a bloodbath at low-mid lvl pvp!

Uthgard: Braemar PvP: Random Bloodbath v2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GxvMxMPeEk)

Here's another video from a higher lvl pvp group I led in Hibernia nearly a year back, good example of how you can level off PvP alone if you really want it!

Varrio the Champion, L44/3L0 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzLM9zveI1k)

Enjoy!

Ravenlof

09-16-2011, 01:12 AM

o wtf?? DAOC?!? omg i LOVED that game. played on merlin baby pvp all the way. Hib NB tho =)

Sekket

09-16-2011, 11:02 AM

Well I'v got everything up and running made a few lowbies of different realms to get a feel for it again and ended up deciding on albion for now, wana try and get a 8 man stealth team together couple of minstrels and infs maybe a scout and make people's life difficult.
So If anyone wants to join me feel free, if not and you catch this post down the road hit me up for some items and cash.

Moonzi

09-16-2011, 11:33 AM

I'm hoping eventually the east coast timezone player base grows, not really interested in 160 people on like when I was playing. I'm still checking in once in awhile.

war_party

09-16-2011, 01:13 PM

ahh nice, didn't know an emu was created for this. most likely a good thing. been clean nearly 7 years

galahad alb represent <alte feind> woowoo

thefloydian

09-17-2011, 04:43 AM

Me and my friend (aug shaman) are 34/35. We are in another guild now though.

Rhokah

Medowin

09-18-2011, 05:08 AM

Is the game F2P? If I start a new character, will I have people here to play with?

If so, I'll play. :)

Sekket

09-19-2011, 05:21 PM

It is F2P, there are people playing, not alot on east coast pm timeslot but usually around 150-200 per realm. If you check it out and like it hit me up and i can throw you a few gold to make the lower lvls not quite as painfull.

jilena

09-20-2011, 02:18 PM

Scrooge, what character/guild are you in now? A friend from another message board was playing mid on there and was curious.

Scrooge

09-21-2011, 06:02 AM

Scrooge, what character/guild are you in now? A friend from another message board was playing mid on there and was curious.

Check my post on the previous page: http://www.project1999.org/forums/showpost.php?p=402207&postcount=134

Me & Kvasir stopped a while back at lvl 36, since 90% of the people who said they'd play pretty much quit before they even started. It was pretty disappointing to go through that too since those of us who did make it to 20+ had a blast in pvp while it lasted.

If people had stuck together we would've conquered every pvp zone on the way to 50, no doubt about it. We spent more time waiting on people to start than playing the actual game so I'm not too eager to go through that again.

I'm in the EST myself so if there'd be 5+ players from the US interested in making a pvp group together, I might give it another shot.

Crenshinabon

09-21-2011, 11:28 AM

Red seems too close or I would start again.

Scrooge

09-21-2011, 07:24 PM

Me and my friend (aug shaman) are 34/35. We are in another guild now though.

Rhokah

Nice man, don't forget to RP cap Braemar! It'll help you both with XP too big time. Especially MCL for your friend, 25% mana refresh with 3min recast, its only 5pts, and Mastery of Pain 2 for you.

odinwise

09-22-2011, 10:42 AM

ok, so I just stumbled on this thread...I'm an old daoc vet (50 troll shaman cave/men spec...don't hate...cave FTW!) I'm already downloading this to roll up a toon. is there a p99 guild you guys started or anything? honestly just being able to play classic daoc is enough to get me logged on rather consistently. just want to figure out how I can connect with any p99ers playing it?

btw, I'd be willing to roll up a kobold...shadowblade or sham.

INSTA PBAOE DISEASE

odinwise

09-26-2011, 03:13 AM

bump...so no one is playing anymore?

Scrooge

09-27-2011, 04:09 AM

There are people playing, I'm just not one of them currently.

If you are willing to start a group from scratch, maybe I'll join too.

Scrooge

09-30-2011, 02:32 PM

So I spoke to my friend Kvasir, and we were talking about making a new pvp group for Albion, aimed specifically at the first pvp zone (lvls 20-35). But before we start we need to see who else might be interested in this venture.

Basically we would hold crew xp groups on a daily basis, as well as pvp together whenever the opportunity presents itself. This will be caster focused pvp group, so we'll most likely be making Theurgists with different specs to compliment each others spells.

Make a post in this thread if you are interested in being a part of this thing, and what times you are able to play. Kvasir and myself will try answer any of your questions and plan on XPin together right off the bat.

mrgoochio

09-30-2011, 02:52 PM

I might be interested in playing.. are there any expansions available on this server? How long has the server been up? What time zone u in?

Eldaran

09-30-2011, 02:54 PM

Scrooge

09-30-2011, 02:56 PM

I'm in the EST, and Kvasir is on Estonian time (6-7 hrs ahead), but his work schedule allows him to play on US time. It's classic themed DAOC with SI classes, as well as other modifications. You can find all the detail on this on the first page of this thread. The servers been up roughly 8 years now, it has a stable population, no buffbots allowed.

I might be interested in playing.. are there any expansions available on this server? How long has the server been up? What time zone u in?

The other 2 times we tried this kinda thing with p99 players before, we basically lvl'd ahead and waited for people to catch up, and that didn't work out very well. This time we plan on starting all together, from lvl 1 on up so no one will be left behind.

Forestdweller

09-30-2011, 06:50 PM

I tried that server. For some reason whenever I reached 15th level I could no longer log on to that character.

Scrooge

10-01-2011, 12:38 PM

One of the biggest mistakes people make when trying Uthgard, is doing it solo.

Scrooge

10-02-2011, 10:58 AM

We've got 3 players (including myself) so far interested in creating the PvP-focused group in Albion, anyone else want in?

This is purely for fun, but I can also guarantee that we'll have a great time in pvp and pve both!

Kvasir

10-02-2011, 06:41 PM

Well, I have played this game for a long time and it still seems fun for me :D specialy the PvP and BG part. Cant really convince people to come and play its your own free will but i tell that with friends online at the same time as you are its bad ass :D I Strongly sugest to try it out.
You are not alone there.
I will give help as much as i can with info, armor, etc.
Just ask and be friendly ;=)

Kvasir - MID
Highlander - lvl 50 Mercenary
Pro - lvl 50 Friar
Sindel lvl 1 wanna be Theurgist waiting on people in this server to group with her.

mrgoochio

10-03-2011, 01:28 AM

Did you start up already scrooge? Looking for a client to download I dont even have a cd/dvd rom on my computers anymore lol

Caravelle1

10-03-2011, 03:44 AM

Scrooge

10-03-2011, 02:09 PM

Did you start up already scrooge? Looking for a client to download I dont even have a cd/dvd rom on my computers anymore lol

No, we haven't started yet, we're still gathering players for the crew so when we do start we'll all be on the same page. You can download the client for free off the official site, Uthgard's site has all the instructions: http://uthgard.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=53&Itemid=69&lang=en

As for server info and technical stuff, check out the first page of this thread.

Update: We now have 4 players committed to the crew. We'll all be starting from scratch from lvl 1 together, so don't worry about having any existing chars.

Once we have a full group (8 players committed to this thing), we will meet somewhere regularly outside the game as well (IRC and/or Teamspeak) to discuss what classes we want to play, when we plan to have groups, trade intel, etc. Heck, maybe we'll even make our own "P99" guild eventually if all things go as they should.

I will post the names of the players as well as the classes here once we start our crew meetings.

NOTE: Some of our current crew members already have high-lvl chars in Albion (L47 Sorceror myself), however, everyone who's joining this new crew in-the-making will be starting off from lvl 1 on up so nobody will be left behind or be put in a situation where they have to solo just to play with us. Even if a member falls behind, said member will always be welcome in the group regardless of level unless we're in a level-restricted zone.

Loyalty works both ways in this thing, if you're loyal to the crew, the crew will be loyal to you.

mrgoochio

10-03-2011, 02:31 PM

Galacticus

10-03-2011, 03:01 PM

Lots of classes and shit doesnt work. Its fucken broken. Fuck that.

mrgoochio

10-03-2011, 03:06 PM

Like what?

Scrooge

10-04-2011, 01:39 PM

Yeah I didn't notice they distribute the client. I'm patched and logged in a temp char that I just deleted. Client looks quite different from what I remember.. but I haven't played since the initial release. Only played DAoC for a few months when it first came out so everything looks pretty much brand new and I don't remember much from the game besides basic gameplay. I have vent skype MSN and AIM which I'm pretty much connected to 24/7 so let me know whats going on when things get closer to starting Scrooge.

I played on the game's release back at the end of 2001 as well, they def improved the interface and graphics big time. I wish SOE would've done the same for EQ, but that'll never happen. If you'd like to get more familiar with the realm we'll be playing in [Albion], feel free to make a char and mess around with it.

As for some classes being disabled and the server being buggy, you gotta remember that its a CLASSIC server, like Project 1999 is CLASSIC EQ. If disabled classes and a few bugs here and there is your definition of broken, then every active MMORPG that exists is broken, cause they all get patched.

My suggestion is, try the game with our group before passing judgement, you got nothing to lose.

We'll most likely meet on IRC [Windows IRC Client: www.mirc.com] (IRC Server: irc.eqemulator.net, chan: #uthgard), to meet outside the game before we start so we can plan our playtimes and what kinda group we'll be making, who will be playing what etc.

If you need help or have more questions, feel free to ask.

mrgoochio

10-04-2011, 03:28 PM

Well they did do a few UI updates throughout the first few expansions and upgraded graphics with luclin.. but it sucked pretty hard IMO lol

Yeah I noticed classes/races were restricted, but thats obviously going to happen with a classic server. As far as bugs, I don't know which ones exist since I haven't started playing yet. Certainly not broken from what I can tell

When are we going to meet on IRC?

Btw, if my bro wants to play, do I need to apply for an IP exemption? I just read no buff bots, but didn't see anything about applications for multiple log-ins

Scrooge

10-04-2011, 05:25 PM

Yeah I noticed classes/races were restricted

When are we going to meet on IRC?

Btw, if my bro wants to play, do I need to apply for an IP exemption? I just read no buff bots, but didn't see anything about applications for multiple log-ins

1) Basically most of the SI classes are enabled, but all the original classes are 100% in and working as they should. In fact the only SI class disabled is the Necromancer in Albion, which isn't that big a deal tbh. Bonedancer in Midgard is implemented for the most part, except for the pet spec. Other than that everythings working like it should. Obviously there aren't going to be any Catacombs classes enabled on a classic server.

2) We will probably start our IRC meetings tonight around 8pm EST. Though I'll be in the channel earlier.

3) You are correct, there is a no boxing rule just like on P99, you will need to get an excemption. I forgot what steps need to be taken for it but I'm sure we'll solve that issue soon.

Scrooge

10-04-2011, 05:32 PM

Quick Update: Just to give you guys an idea of how many people will be playing together under the P99 banner; so far we have 7 people interested in creating this crew in Albion. Might have more at the time we actually start our chars.

Kvasir

10-04-2011, 09:08 PM

Lots of classes and shit doesnt work. Its fucken broken. Fuck that.

Well, it's not a official server and all the admins are just doing this from theyr own free time so yeah some stuff dont work.

Easy solution = dont play.
Better solution = try it out and then comment.

Sprinkle

10-04-2011, 09:41 PM

stop bumping this non eq thread GTFO

Scrooge

10-05-2011, 09:54 AM

stop bumping this non eq thread GTFO

You just did!

My bad about last night's meeting, I got held up IRL; ran into a friend I haven't seen in over a year. I'll be on IRC any time I'm online though, we'll get this going real soon.

odinwise

10-05-2011, 12:00 PM

I'm in, but do I have to play a theurg? I will shed a small tear to delete my mids lol.

Scrooge

10-05-2011, 12:10 PM

I'm in, but do I have to play a theurg? I will shed a small tear to delete my mids lol.

You can have more than one account man, no need to delete anything. Also you don't have to be a Theurg, we'll be holding meetings in IRC to discuss all the details like classes and all that around 7-8pm EST.

odinwise

10-05-2011, 12:19 PM

lol damn, I already deleted them, although they were only level 5 and under...I'm just very partial to mid.

Nirgon

10-05-2011, 12:34 PM

wts tricked out 49 warrior (perfect for thidranki) for p99 plats.

Scrooge

10-05-2011, 05:41 PM

Me and Kvasir, and mrgoochio are on IRC right now (5:40pm EST), so if you want to join the meeting come to #uthgard.

Scrooge

10-06-2011, 11:30 PM

Alright, we started our chars (not everyone, but half the team so far), here is our current lineup so far:

Scrooge - Valdo, Ice Theurgist
Kvasir - Sulfur, Ice Theurgist
mrgoochi - Killimore, Cabalist
snarl - Ryon, Minstrel

We're lvl 3!

Scrooge

10-08-2011, 02:51 AM

Secrets might be joining us also, as well as Vincente and Tbox!?

The ones who already started are all 5 now.

Swishahouse

10-08-2011, 04:35 AM

I'm rolling now. Not sure of what class. I've joined the IRC for discussion.

Scrooge

10-08-2011, 09:32 PM

We've got a few new players for our Albion crew:

Valdo - L7 Theurgist (Scrooge)
Sulfur - L7 Theurgist (Kvasir)
Killimore - L7 Cabalist (mrgoochi)
Ryon - L5 Minstrel (snarl)
Pursuivant, L5 Sorceror (Swishahouse - main CC)
Purist - L5 Cleric (purist)
Magki - L5 Theurgist (Secrets)
Husky - L5 Cleric (Corwin)

? = indicates undecided atm

We may have more players who havent started yet.

Scrooge

10-09-2011, 07:04 AM

L7 Ice Theurgist in action: (soloing red cons, mobs 4+ levels above)
http://img836.imageshack.us/img836/2442/theurgist1.jpg

purest

10-09-2011, 07:14 PM

im lvl 10 now having a lot of fun on so far

http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/6721/puristdaoc.jpg

Scrooge

10-09-2011, 10:50 PM

We got roughly 10 players in the crew so far, not counting the people we met ingame already.

Scrooge

10-11-2011, 12:33 AM

Albion Group Update:

Valdo - L12 Theurgist (Scrooge)
Sulfur - L13 Theurgist (Kvasir)
Killimore - L10 Cabalist (mrgoochi)
Ryon - L11 Minstrel (snarl)
Pursuivant, L8 Sorceror (Swishahouse - main CC)
Purist - L13 Cleric (purist)
Magki - L10 Theurgist (Secrets)
Husky - L7 Cleric (Corwin)

If your name is missing from the list, make a post with your info.

Kvasir

10-13-2011, 06:09 PM

I will be online for a crewgroup tomorrow 4pm est approx. Hope to make some nice and fast xp :)

Kvasir

Scrooge

10-13-2011, 07:01 PM

I will be on for the crew group tomorrow at about 1pm est approx, give or take an hour. Everyone who's in for this, post here when you can be on tomorrow so we can build the group up!

We had a group going today at 6pm est, but only me Kvasir and Purist were around.

UPDATE: Purist is in for the group tomorrow.

Kvasir

10-14-2011, 05:20 PM

lol , omg what did i do !

Nooooooooooooooooooo, you bad bad man :P

Scrooge

10-15-2011, 06:26 PM

Latest Uthgard patch:

[14.10.2011]
- Worldbuild: The RVR Dungeons Marfach Caverns, Dodens Gruva, Hall of the Corrupt and Summoners Hall are now available. You must have the classic patch to enter these dungeons.
- Change: The XP bonuses have been simplified. Use /bonus for more info
- Change: Kill missions now work in Darkness Falls (as well as the RVR Dungeons)

Darwoth

10-15-2011, 06:32 PM

daoc was a boring carebear piece of shit until they came out with mordred and andred

Scrooge

10-15-2011, 07:04 PM

daoc was a boring carebear piece of shit until they came out with mordred and andred

It can be if you never pvp or know how to have fun, like any other game.

Awwalike

10-16-2011, 10:29 PM

I have never played, but I learn very fast if anyone would like to teach me some of the basics.

MrSparkle001

10-16-2011, 10:38 PM

Scrooge

10-16-2011, 10:58 PM

Been a long time since I played on Uthgard, but I do have a thane in the high 40s, maybe even 50.

My favorite classes though were never completed: Bonedancer and Spiritmaster. I'm a sucker for pet classes and unfortunately pets were messed up/incomplete. Bonedancers were missing entirely and Spiritmaster pets were not finished.

I did have a problem with a lot of people not speaking english there. It's hard to play with others when everyone's speaking a different language.

It's funny you mention those issues, because I remember those times also. However, these days just about all of the classes are fully implemented (the only exception being the Necromancer), the SM pets all work like they should, the BDs are limited to the one pet but it still doesn't stop good players from pvpin as that class - all the non-pet spells work.

The current "P99 Group" is active in Albion, it just started about a week ago, focused on being a Caster Group. There's about 6 playing, though most of the group is still levels 14-15.

mourning

10-16-2011, 11:18 PM

You guys are not very good at DAoC. You also smell like feces.

MrSparkle001

10-17-2011, 01:11 AM

It's funny you mention those issues, because I remember those times also. However, these days just about all of the classes are fully implemented (the only exception being the Necromancer), the SM pets all work like they should, the BDs are limited to the one pet but it still doesn't stop good players from pvpin as that class - all the non-pet spells work.

The current "P99 Group" is active in Albion, it just started about a week ago, focused on being a Caster Group. There's about 6 playing, though most of the group is still levels 14-15.

If I ever decide to install DAOC and play there again, I have a lower level sorcerer in Albion. He's able to charm things that weren't charmable on live, or at least used to be able to. They may have changed/fixed it.

I'm enjoying reliving EQ now though. When I get bored in a month or two I might install DAOC again, we'll see.

Scrooge

10-17-2011, 01:54 AM

If I ever decide to install DAOC and play there again, I have a lower level sorcerer in Albion.

We actually have a need for a primary sorc in our group, since we don't really have one. The most active players in the group are the 2 Theurgists, a Cleric, and a Minstrel; so we have heals, speed, some cc, and plenty of dps - but we do need a dedicated sorc for the primary CC role not just little things like mana regen and charm.

CC in DAOC plays a big role in how things play out on the battlefield, the Theurgs get AOE Root and a short-duration AE Mez, but its no replacement for a well-played Sorceror. A Wizard or two would be nice also, but that's not as important.

MrSparkle001

10-17-2011, 10:55 AM

Scrooge

10-17-2011, 09:08 PM

My biggest problem with the game was how prominent CC was in PvP. There were entire battles that came down to which CCer clicked their button first. Regardless, that game had the best PvP of any MMORPG. It's the game I left EQ for (well, Luclin helped push me away too). Relic raids, Darkness Falls fights, just going out capturing or defending forts, it was awesome.

Give it a try man, you've got nothing to lose. The servers free, the download of the client is free, and its very easy to setup; they have a step-by-step walkthrough right on the frontpage.

Stop by our IRC: irc.eqemulator.net, #uthgard.