6 level 16 mages down EE in Guk?

[skorge]

Originally Posted by Leifer7inches [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

The only thing that bothers me about all the mages that will be running around is that it makes it tougher for tanks to find groups. I remember back in Kunark in '00 mages would just "Pffftt" when a tank wanted to join a PUG. Several mages, an enchanter and more range DPS was the ultimate group makeup. Everyone else hodge-podged groups together and progressed at a fraction of the mage groups. Guild groups weren't much different until the mages and enchanters reached max level and started pitying the tanks in the guild.

Imagine how much worse it will be in Vanilla. Let's be real, when P99 launched in 2009 it only had a fraction of players than it does now. Nobody has a clue of how crazy Green will be. It will have way more players for sure though. At this moment in time, Green is going to be seeing a TON of mages.

[Dolalin]

I found more evidence today that mage earth pets didn't receive root until late October 1999. The first spell the earth pet cast was an earthquake dd/stun, like the air pet's.

Added to thread here:

https://www.project1999.com/forums/s...d.php?t=335869

[dussle27]

Anyone have any evidence to support that pets weren't casting spells at classic launch?

edit: Dolalin just answered my question

[Castle2.0]

Every character slot I have is going to be a mage.

DE mage.
Eru mage.
Gnome mage.

Can't wait!

[yraapt]

At launch casters in general are going to be more powerful than melee classes with crap gear. That is just reality.

If we want pure classic, mage pets were kind of crappy at the original launch. However if you go down that road, necro pets were OP back then (dagger delay, which they said is not happening for green). Did you want to nerf pets or did you want pure classic?

[skorge]

Originally Posted by yraapt [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

At launch casters in general are going to be more powerful than melee classes with crap gear. That is just reality.

If we want pure classic, mage pets were kind of crappy at the original launch. However if you go down that road, necro pets were OP back then (dagger delay, which they said is not happening for green). Did you want to nerf pets or did you want pure classic?

Pure classic. Necros being OP is pure classic. Necros crapped all over mages back then, at least for a short while. I want EQ classic done right. Also keep in mind it took Verant a long time for mage pets to dual wield (read the following):

Necro pets should not equip two of the same weapon until January 2000 patch era

Necro pets should not lifetap until January 2000 patch era

So yes, necros > mages for a long time in vanilla. It's a fact.

[Insaiyan]

But guys what about the enchanter pet![You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

[FishBait01]

how about you play on green before you cry.

there are warriors druids and bards 40+ As well as the mages and necros

[skorge]

Originally Posted by FishBait01 [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

how about you play on green before you cry.

there are warriors druids and bards 40+ As well as the mages and necros

Cool. Is the server up yet? Oh wait...

PS - beta is not a realistic expectation of actual launch, as exp rate is jacked and boxing is allowed, as others have stated...ive seen way more many high level mages than any other class though but due to the previously stated you cant really expect the same for launch - nobody truly knows yet.

[Kanuvan]

Originally Posted by FishBait01 [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

how about you play on green before you cry.

there are warriors druids and bards 40+ As well as the mages and necros

guess who they duo'd trio with [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]