new to server, not to EQ

[Ponden]

Leveling is super easy. Does it take time? Sure. Is it easy? Yes. The level 50 camps are not always camped by a solo guy. Sure, a handful of mobs are camped, but I have never had a problem getting into groups, just takes time. Once you hit 50 as a Rogue, or 46, get into a guild doing regular Plane of Hate clearings to get your Woven Shadow. Some pieces aren't so great, some are nice. Aside from all the people constantly complaining and rerolling mage/necro alts to farm, the server is fine for a new player.

Tip: All starting points in STA. Don't stress about gear.


This is how I leveled as a Halfling
Run to Freeport and bum a bind off someone.
1-3 - or 4 in the newbie yard.
4-10 - EC killing random stuff/orcs. Lots of people hang out there, so buffs are generally always being casted free of charge.
10-13 - Dervs in Ro or WC. Train Dual Wield at 13
13-16 - Oasis crocs/orcs. Train Double Attack at 16
16-30 - Upper Guk/High Keep
30-35 - Mistmoore, Paw, Lower Guk
35-50 - Sol B, Kedge, Lguk

Ideally, this is the set of gear you should strive to get....

Helm: Crested Helm, Woven Shadow Helm
Mask: Dented Brass Mask or Platinum Ruby Veil
Earrings: Diamondine Earrings or Black Sapphire
Chest: Brigadine Tunic or Woven Shadow BP
Arms: Mithril Vambraces
Waist: Flowing Black Silk Sash
Wrist: Granite Bracer, Hero Bracer(Some races can't use), Woven Shadow Bracers
Legs: Mithril Greaves
Gloves: Woven Shadow Gauntlets
Necklace: Runed Lava Pendant, Black Sapphire Necklace, Sapphire Platinum Necklace
Shoulders: Bloodstained Mantle, Crested Spaulders(No STR, but there aren't a whole lot of options here)
Cape: Hooded Black Cloak, Werewolf Skin Cloak
Boots: Dwarven Work Boots, Woven Shadow Boots
Rings: Djarn's Amethyst Ring, Platinum Fire Emerald Ring, Jagged Band
Ranged: Runed Bone Fork, Dragoon Dirk

Weapons: Polished Steel Dirk and a Burning Rapier(quested). Serrated Bone Dirks draw way too much aggro, don't be a fool.

Send Ponden a tell if you have any questions.