New (Returning) player coming to P99
 

Hey all. I played on Povar from 1999-2003 or there abouts. Decided to try p99 out of nostalgia and really liking it so far.

I'm a level 14 Half Elf Ranger and just started camping for bandit sashes in West Karana.

I've got about 100 plat saved up. What would you suggest I buy? Armor or weapons?

Currently using a mix of ring/banded/leather I found on various vendors, and a bastard sword.

Thanks

I'd shoot for some decent weapons first.

You can get some decent weapons for cheap, like Green Jade Broadsword, etc.

Save up for a haste item asap as well. The cheapest being Silver Chitin Hand Wraps. I think they're around 1.5k now?

You can buy a Silver Swiftblade for 100p, or a Springwood Stave for 200p, both good value weapons that will last a while.


I've got a 35 Ranger that has some cheap EC weapons and I primarily use the Silver Swiftblade because it out dps's the one handers I have (Green Jade Broadsword, Springwood Club, Some kind of 10/22 proccing dagger).



But yeah, prioritize weapons, then go for some cheap armor. 5/55 rings are good value and can be passed to an alt when you upgrade them or resold for what you paid. Haste will be nice when you get to 35+, and definitely something you should keep in mind and save for as you level, but for now, better damage/delay ratio weapons will be more cost effective than haste.


I also quested Swiftclaw Sash, but I wouldn't recommend it, since it took quite a long time and it would have been easier just to farm plat to buy SCHW, a better item anyway.

Thanks all. I'll keep an eye open for a Green Jade Broadsword and Silver Swiftblade whenever I can make it to East Commons.

I picked up a Green Jade Broadsword and Iksar Scaled Gloves. What a difference those 2 items made :)

Made 17 today hunting rabid grizzlies and rabid wolves in West Karana. Saved up 250 plat, what should I look to purchase next? Something for my offhand?

Congrats and welcome to the server! Another weapon would probably be my next priority, and after that I'd save up for some 55 hp rings. Those will run you about 250 a piece.

I've also got some stuff I've been handing out to new or returning players that you're more than welcome to. I've got a list going on my magelo if you're interested. Just try to pay it forward in the future if you can, after the items have outgrown their use to you.

Definitely an offhand weapon, what does a jade mace fetch as a price these days? Something with a 1:2 ratio or near it (9/18 in this case)

Welcome to P99!

I am sure you will love it, it brought so many memories back to me that i don't know how could be so long without EQ.

Have a nice time.

I managed to acquire both Dwarven Work Boots and a Bloodstained Mantle recently. I think the gear is starting to come along nicely.