Is it possible to play end-game content as a new player?

[curtischoy]

snots, you have too much play time [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

simp403, it is absolutely possible to attain high end gear down the road. It does not matter at all how long it takes you to level. I played P99 for over a year before I started playing a lot and got a character over lvl 20. I don't have all the uber gear, but I have some PoSky loot and other pieces as well.

Originally Posted by simp403

I get that I should play the game to have fun and not to get the best gear, but I also feel like the game isn't as enjoyable when it seems like there's a ceiling on how far I can progress.

This is, by definition, P99. There IS a ceiling. You will never get loot better than Velious gear. That being said, this game is fun as shit. It takes me forever to level and I enjoy the hell out of it. But I am a rarer breed in that I enjoy leveling and don't really crave end game.

Are you in a guild? Guilds make everything more fun because you can group with the same cool people on a somewhat regular basis. Treants are a great spot to make some cash but yeah, they are camped a lot. With a guild maybe you could find a group to bang out some exp while earning cash/possible drops on loot instead of waiting for that camp.

Try out different things and see what you like best. IMO the fast road is the worst road.

Also, necros don't need gear =p

[Riotgirl]

How much time are you willing to commit? If "end-game" to you means raids & gear, you are only going to get what you are willing to put in. Think if it this way: EQ was designed to be competitive around contested spawns, with spawn times that can be measured in hours to days, with variable drop rates (ridiculously low on certain mobs).

If you need a drop from Inny, good luck. Velious will help matters to an extent, but the situation remains the same: you need to demonstrate a degree of commitment to be in with a shout. Or spend an inordinate amount of time playing TunnelQuest.

What are your priorities in the game? In what timescales do you wish to achieve your priorities? How much time and effort are you willing to commit?

The ceiling will be mob spawn rates, contested content, and drop rates. If you're shooting for a Mage epic for example, think about (a) what drops you require, (b) which mobs drops what you require, (c) spawn rate, and (d) number of other players ahead of you in the queue.

Stretch out your timescales quite significantly and you may get there. However, do not be under any illusion about the commitment required and the road-blocks ahead. Also, if you are serious about raid content, you're going to need to join a Guild that has access to the content you require.

Or get to know a few players, attend a few weddings. Bingo!