Hello from a returning player (22 year gap)

[Thorgrimklikrik]

Hi all,

I have started playing again after a 22 year gap.
I used to play on VS server up until about 2004/5 when I left for EQ2 and eventually WoW for a few years, then a massive gap.
I wanted to experience as close to the original experience as I could, hence P99 and Green Server.

Was hoping PoK was available, but realised today that it isn't, so will level up in starting location before doing some travelling (which I'm looking forward to).

Massively trying to get used to the UI (Im sure I had my hotbars horizontally last time I played) and trying to remember everything.

Have rolled an Iksar Shaman (Nnjar) and got to level 5 today. I was suprised I saw so many sub level 8 characters in Field of Bone, was really nice. Hope I don't offend anyone by casting buffs on them as I run past.

Wave or say hi if you see me online.

[spoil]

Hail, welcome back.

Iksar Shaman is a solid choice, don't need to travel far unless you want to and usually people around to group with. Find a monk buddy and you're set once you get more of your spell kit.

As for UI you can check out a few options here: https://www.eqinterface.com/downloads/index.php?cid=109&dp=0&sh=full&so=desc&sb=lastupdate Any of the p99 or Titanium ones will work. Duxa, QQ and Rustle seem to be the most popular, there's also a couple that you already have to choose from if you type /load.

[Thorgrimklikrik]

Cheers for the response Spoil.

Did have a bit of a chat to a monk the other day in field of bone, was logging off otherwise would have asked to group.
Definately finding I am bashing stuff more than casting atm with a fair bit of sitting, but enjoying the easy pace of things.

Currently in Lake of Ill Omen foraging for mudcrabs...

My son amusingly had a go yesterday and lasted a whole 15 mins before declaring it worst game ever. Lol. No appreciation for the classics. Im having fun.

At least I dont need to do a petition for an extra IP (though I used to play as did my wife years ago, she doesnt seem bothered atm).

[Swish]

My son amusingly had a go yesterday and lasted a whole 15 mins before declaring it worst game ever. Lol. No appreciation for the classics.

Give him time, he'll come around :)

[Rumham]

I took a long gap like this from the dentist and now my teeth are in very bad shape and I’m even missing one with a crown on another. You can take a break from each but please don’t do the dentist 22 years. Also very yellow so my crown had to be yellow colored very embarrassing. Just don’t do it

[Thorgrimklikrik]

I am sorry to hear about your dental problems. I am fortunate enough to only visit the dentist once a year with no crowns, fillings, anything.

Having fun on the server. Made a Cleric and Druid to level 7 and a shaman to 5. Will get each to about 14 to then decide which I prefer playing to level further and concwntrate on.

As for my son, he has said its probably one of the most enjoyable games with so much going for it. He just hates the controls. I told him to do a bit of research on options.

[Swish]

The keybinds can be altered if he's more used to WASD for movement.

Keep experimenting OP, looks like you're enjoying the priest classes. Level 8 is when you can train meditate, and at that point your mana regen will be a lot quicker :)

[WarpathEQ]

I am sorry to hear about your dental problems. I am fortunate enough to only visit the dentist once a year with no crowns, fillings, anything.

Having fun on the server. Made a Cleric and Druid to level 7 and a shaman to 5. Will get each to about 14 to then decide which I prefer playing to level further and concwntrate on.

As for my son, he has said its probably one of the most enjoyable games with so much going for it. He just hates the controls. I told him to do a bit of research on options.

This is the true classic experience! The longer I play P99 and more alts I create the more I'm reminded that I rolled just about every class back in 99 before finally landing on bard as my one true love.

[thoradinDaDorf]

Hail! I'm returning after a long absence too and this is the first post I saw when I made an account. I haven't played since 2003. well i did hop on live but the GUI is like crazy now. Anyone else have memories like playing Eminem MP3s you got off the original Napster run, and playing the game like crazy back in the day? G-unit! I used to get all sweaty I was so excited. Great memories from Terris-Thule lol