LF Mana Guide

[robite234]

First off, I love the server and thank everyone for providing an invaluable experience.

I'm wondering if there are any mana management guides out there. I've been searching, but haven't found much information on the Interwebs on how to regenerate mana quickly in classic EQ. I'm currently leveling a level 17 druid and I'm wondering if I should be managing my mana differently or if I should expect very long downtimes. Is the answer to simply conserve and then meditate (a lot)? Other than basic water and food, it doesn't look like there's much else I can do unless a chanter is in the area. I'm starting to learn more that the key is to only use the spells I really need - is that the right direction? I'm concerned that downtime is only going to dramatic increase in the future.

Any pointers appreciated, thanks!

[kchisarik]

YUP, thats the way it is, mana is a resource to be conserved...and yes downtime is a part of it.

[Trinidy]

If you ever played classic EQ you can remember this... many players coming over from live are spoiled with mana regen items and the new resting boost.

[robite234]

okay i thought so. i guess i was too young to remember. so, what is considered "long" downtime for a druid?

[Atennu]

its like 7-8 mins to regen full mana isnt it?

[robite234]

it hurts!

[robite234]

*Contemplates the life of an Enchanter...*

[Handull]

if you want to get really hardcore about it, you can try to only cast between server tics. what i mean is, every 6(?) seconds there is a check to regen some hp and mana. if you are sitting, you get more than if standing. so if you are sitting for the check, stand to cast, and then sit before the next cast, you get more mana then if you cast during one of those checks.

another tip is to learn to use regen when you get it. while the first level regen doesn't last very long, it is a very effecient way of healing yourself over time when you are taking some damage but your life isn't in immediate danger.

at higher levels a druid can reliably root/rot a single mob while staying at nearly a consistent mana level (without a manastone or anything), or you can take the route of quad kite 4 mobs, then sit afk in a safe spot for 7-8minutes and come back to do it again. nice way to level while getting small chores done.

but you also had it right when you said only cast what you need to. use heals/regen as needed. dont bother healing yourself if you are just going to be medding anyway, since your hp will regen naturally as well from sitting, etc.

good luck and welcome

[robite234]

thanks for the info! i'll practice sync'ing with the server tics. i'll also lookup these manastone things

[Lexical]

i'll also lookup these manastone things

I wouldn't worry about that for another 40 levels or so.

[Pyrion]

A mana efficient way to level a druid is to use charmed animals. If you dont want the pet xp penalty simply do it in a group of 2 or more. If you want to be a priest with a faster way to regen mana consider a shaman who gets abilities to do that at level 24.

[oddibemcd]

At level 17, porcupining is still effective as well.

[jerok88]

Basically the only classes with mana problems are druids, wizards, sometimes mages and rarely clerics.

Shamans can canni, mages have pets that can kill with minimum mana needed, necros have pets and lich-spells, enchanters can clarity. Bards are semi-casters with mana that is only used for charms. It is only the druid and wizard that solo all the time and require meditating. So either get an enchanter buddy, group, or find something else to do while you meditate.

[Slave]

I wouldn't worry about that until 40 days /played or so.

Fixed!

[Lexical]

heh, too true. Thanks slave.

[rafaone]

Being a druid also gives you the option to bind at your usual hunting ground, por to EC, donate for a clarity to any high lvl enchy (Always somebody in there) and then gate back :).

[Tecmos Deception]

First off, I love the server and thank everyone for providing an invaluable experience.

I'm wondering if there are any mana management guides out there. I've been searching, but haven't found much information on the Interwebs on how to regenerate mana quickly in classic EQ. I'm currently leveling a level 17 druid and I'm wondering if I should be managing my mana differently or if I should expect very long downtimes. Is the answer to simply conserve and then meditate (a lot)? Other than basic water and food, it doesn't look like there's much else I can do unless a chanter is in the area. I'm starting to learn more that the key is to only use the spells I really need - is that the right direction? I'm concerned that downtime is only going to dramatic increase in the future.

Any pointers appreciated, thanks!

It astounds me how many people neglect the use the p99 wiki :(

[falkun]

It astounds me how many people neglect the use the p99 wiki :(

Nice sig.

[Snagglepuss]

Being a druid also gives you the option to bind at your usual hunting ground, por to EC, donate for a clarity to any high lvl enchy (Always somebody in there) and then gate back :).

This is probably the best advice. Bind where you are hunting and teleport to WC. You can grab a c or c2 there. A lot of enchanters don't except donations because they rock! I always port the enchanters who helped give me c for free if I ever see they need one.

Once you figure this out, timing med ticks is the next step. It allows you to squeeze out that kill on the tag-a-longs on your quad.

[Zogimer]

As a new wizzie I've found it's best to have something else to do while you're medding. For example I kill a mob, I'm down to half mana, I alt+tab out to play some Football Manager then alt+tab back and kill another mob. If Football Manager is getting boring, I got do some Chess problems, etc.

[robite234]

It astounds me how many people neglect the use the p99 wiki :(
I use the wiki everyday and could not find this information.

Thanks everyone for the good tips!