Hello, I am new to the server. Give me your two cents of what I should know.
 

Hello all,

I am new to the p99 server. I have played EQ on and off since 99. I would like for everyone to give me your two cents of what you feel a newcomer should know.

For instance, maybe what classes/professions the server needs more of, what are the most used hunting/socialization/trading (I am guessing EC) zones on p99?

So far I have had a great time with my lowbie level 5 wizard, I am amazed how many people swing by Toxxulia forest to toss lowbies buffs (especially when I am normally one of 2 or 3 other Erudites out there).

Welcome!

Play what you like!

But ill tell you now to start a pet class to get your money flowing....

Dont start off as a war/ranger/rog with nothing unless you want a real challenge.

There's a lot of Druids/Necromancers/Mages. BUT, a lot of those were started as a farming character to boost an eventual melee main. So it works out pretty evenly.

If you level in WC/EC, you may well be able to vault through the early levels extremely quickly by constantly grabbing buffs from higher-level characters.

If you'd rather do things the old-fashioned way, Crushbone (and to a lesser extent Blackburrow) will be happy to have you.

Wizards aren't super-popular on the server, but they're not super-needed either; they're kind of underpowered in Classic. I hear they get better in Kunark, though. On the plus side, you will be able to sell ports, though you can probably make better money by farming at level 50 with a competent farming class anyway. Really, though, play what you like. If wizard's your favorite class, go for it. EC is the server's trade zone and you can generally get people to buff you there.

Welcome. first thing you should know is that people are very friendly on this server. read my threads if you dont believe me

Fairly new as well and from my experience everyone is extremely helpful. Just giving someone a hail can get you a few buffs to keep you moving up the ladder. Good luck....Oh and Crushbone is a good place to level up.

I believe several of the most under-utilized classes include Rogues, Wizard, Bards, Paladins, and Warriors. I agree with all previous posters, and there definitely was a min-max vibe earlier in the server's history ("why bother playing your level 3 warrior unless hes already decked out in crafted/mithril?").

That does seem to be changing however, and you are seeing a lot more casual players find their way to the server, so play what you like and dont fret too much over SSOY Envy :D If you do decide to start with a non-farming class, it may not be a bad idea to go the typical route and start in Freeport and hit up EC 50's for buffs. Theres a good amount of content to level on the area as well, so there wont be any need to travel overly much.

I personally prefer Qeynos/BB for my low levels because of the gnoll fangs and memories (that area started it all for me back on Live), so dont even let the EC suggestion limit your options - have fun!

With Jboots can wizards still quad kite reliably?

How is the Jboot quest on p99?

Also someone mentioned Kunark - is p99 actually going to release it at some point or are they keeping it classic only?

Thanks for the responses!

I have to second this. I started a Erud Nec since I had never been in Paineel. I needed help getting out f the city and /OOC'd. I got the help I needed immediately plus a SoW. In the old days, most replies would have been, "get a clue newb."

My advice is to move to Queynos. You'll find a bind there and start doing the CuBert quest and farming the catacombs (sewers). There are some nice items down there. After that move to Black Burrow, then to WK. WK is the best money a 11 - 16 character can make without spending time in the EC tunnel.

All caster classes are self sufficient in some way. MAG, NEC and DRUs solo most efficiently, but Wizards are still pretty efficient. ENCs are slow at soloing but grouping is never an issue.

ENCs are actually very good soloers, I think. Their pets are underrated. They may be better soloers than druids because of more free damage (pet) and clarity, hence less downtime. Plus troll form gives a ton of HP regen. This is not even speaking of charm.