Favorite EQ Dungeons

[Mardur]

I know this thread has been done similarly before, but I'm doing this as sort of research for a server I'm working on in my spare time.

I'm working on a Rogue-based EQ server that will primarily be dungeon crawls. Everyone starts in a hub zone (temporarily Nexus) and can travel to a number of dungeons. The dungeons will be populated somewhat uniquely compared to what most are familiar with. Essentially spawn locations and times are completely randomized forcing players to move around the dungeon, and eliminates camping a single spawn point. Keeping with the Rogue theme, the server will be extremely difficult and loot is obtainable randomly from any mob you kill. The first zone I'm developing is Blackburrow, and currently contains about a hundred loot items. The items are not randomly generated because I don't think that has any place in EQ, everything is itemized by hand. I want to maintain the Rogue style where you can start a new character, run the same dungeons, and find completely new items. Treasure chests spawn randomly and rarely as well, and the lockpick ability/spells will be very useful. Exp rates will be a bit faster than P99 but not fast by any means. I'm also considering making the server PVP with item loot to really nail the "hardcore" feel, but I'm not sure if the loss of population would be worth it. Also, 1 IP restriction and no MQ/SEQ allowed.

But besides that, I'm curious which dungeons you feel are the most enjoyable to crawl. Additionally I'm not sure if I want to keep things Classic-Velious. I kind of want to use zones like Akheva and Acrylia because I feel they're well designed and interesting.

Would like to launch with a 10 zone format. All of these are speculative besides Blackburrow which will definitely be the entry zone.



1) Levels 1-15: Blackburrow
Blackburrow is a relatively small dungeon, and I like the layout. It's also outdoors and will be the only outdoor dungeon available. SoW will be disabled in the hub zone, but Spirit of Shrew-esque spells will be available to some classes.

2) Levels 10-25: Warrens

3) Levels 20-35: Befallen

4) Levels 30-45: Qeynos Catacombs

5) Levels 40-55: Acrylia Caverns? I really like this zone.

6) Levels 50-65: Lower Guk

7) Levels 60-65: Velketor's Labyrinth

8) Level 65+ AA/Small Raid/Epics?: Charasis

9) Level 65++ Raid: Veksar

10) Level 65+++ Raid: Temple of Veeshan

11) Level 65++++ Raid: Ssra?

Not that I think this will ever see the light of day, but it's a fun project. Anyways, favorite dungeons to crawl? What kind of dungeons would you like to see on a server like this?

[Diggles]

Does Crushbone count? it's dungeon like

[Aadill]

EDIT: oh ffs i didn't realize that was a game, i'm retarded.

EDIT: oh yeah favorite dungeons:

Befallen

Warrens

Velketor's Labyrinth

Crypt of Nadox (even though it was kinda bare.. it still has nice spots for boss-type fights)

Grieg's End (maybe take advantage of some scripting like when Grieg pops up on the pedestals.. change a few models around and have a sort of insane asylum deal)

What about non-standard dungeons? Why not use a city or a place like Highpass Hold? It's some what linear but offers nooks and crannies to deal with stuff. or Neriak. I always liked exploring Katta Castellum.. maybe it's an old city taken over by zombies or something.

[pickled_heretic]

would you be using 100% stock classes or would there be some customization?

[Otto]

This sounds cool.

As much flak as Kerra Isle got I thought it was an interesting place to walk around.

My favorite would be if you could combine High Hold Pass & Keep into a two stage thing

[Shannacore]

Mistmoore was super fun.

[Swishahouse]

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Mistmoore was super fun.

YES!!! You tanking was NOT.

[Shannacore]

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YES!!! You tanking was NOT.

hahahahah, SHUT UP

[Hottbiscuits Dreadmuffin]

Agree, Mistmoore is one of my favorite places to go. I'm currently camped at Dhampyre right now ;x

I love one-nuking the will sappers. I feel achieved with every faction hit for Bards of Antonica that I see.

Other favorite dungeon is Droga. Droga is wonderful exp in the 30s, and the goblins look cool.

[Lazortag]

This should be no surprise to some people but my favorite dungeon (actually my favorite zone) is Howling Stones, and I think it's perfect for what you're trying to do.