Everything is camped, feeling stuck

Balvaron · #1 03-12-2019, 02:29 PM

Hey guys, so I know there's a lot of people complaining about the server population, but for me it's starting to reach the level that the game is becoming unplayable. I play an Iksar Necro, currently at level 40. I've been mostly following the guides on the wiki, but I'm finding that almost all the recommended camps are camped all the time now. This is a typical experience in recent times: get bored of OT, get a port to Feerrot, check spectres camp, it's camped, run up to Oasis to check spectres camp, also camped....get frustrated and get a port back to Kunark and go back to OT. I looked on the forum to look into lesser camped areas such as Kaesora, which I was told is not camped often because it can be more difficult, but a good fit for a necro. Walk my ass out to FOB, make my way to the library....camped. Had people telling me to go away because they have it all camped. It seems to me I have three choices: 1. go back to OT and keep slowly slogging my way through level 40(which is soul sucklingly boring), 2. Roll a more group friendly character like a cleric or warrior. 3. Just quit, it's not worth it. Maybe I should just quit until a new server is opened with less population. I'm glad p99 is getting popular because it means it will be around longer, but I feel as if the game world is only really fit for less than 1200 concurrent players.

indiscriminate_hater · #2 03-12-2019, 02:34 PM

Goodest · #3 03-12-2019, 02:40 PM

This is the time to explore... find the real ever quest. OoT theirs an island of specters. guards in all the cites are fear kite able for you, you need to wonder around all of norrath enjoy the game off the beaten path and a necro can solo almost any where.
Tower_of_Frozen_Shadow
A_Spectre
Qeynos_Aqueducts < 5 static spawning specters never touched.

Get out of the mess and find your own path.

Balvaron · #4 03-12-2019, 03:32 PM

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

This is the time to explore... find the real ever quest. OoT theirs an island of specters. guards in all the cites are fear kite able for you, you need to wonder around all of norrath enjoy the game off the beaten path and a necro can solo almost any where.
Tower_of_Frozen_Shadow
A_Spectre
Qeynos_Aqueducts < 5 static spawning specters never touched.

Get out of the mess and find your own path.

Thanks for being constructive, I'm gonna scope these camps out when I get home later. A couple other off the beaten path camps I found were the guards in Queynos Hills on the Surefall Glade zoneline(for 30-34) and the undead camp in Swamp of no Hope(great for late 20's).

maskedmelon · #5 03-13-2019, 02:22 PM

Get a group OP! necros are freaking awesome in groups. familiarize yourself with all the healing and other utility you can bring to a group. its amazing 😉

Calthaer · #6 03-20-2019, 03:19 PM

I would do a /who all <level> to find people who are on and ask what they are up to - and if they want company. Use LFG. I routinely find out of the way spots with interesting loot and quests. The wiki is good but not always 100% and I have found pleasant surprises off the beaten path.

Had a risky endeavor last night - should have tried this...needed at least one other partner in crime to sneak in and assassinate an ambassador. Look for adventure and you will find it.

Champion_Standing · #7 03-21-2019, 01:23 PM

Being a solo class is definitely going to give you more options to progress in the game than rerolling to a group reliant class. You'll still be sitting around waiting on lists if you go to the popular high zem zones, especially if you are playing mainly at prime time. There are plenty of places to kill stuff at lvl 40, but if you are looking for only the most optimal camps, you'd be crazy to not expect competition. If you are dead set on only going to the solo guide camps then you need to talk to the people camping them and try to get them to pass it off to you when they are ready to log.

bigjeff100 · #8 03-12-2019, 03:36 PM

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

This is the time to explore... find the real ever quest. OoT theirs an island of specters. guards in all the cites are fear kite able for you, you need to wonder around all of norrath enjoy the game off the beaten path and a necro can solo almost any where.
Tower_of_Frozen_Shadow
A_Spectre
Qeynos_Aqueducts < 5 static spawning specters never touched.

Get out of the mess and find your own path.

Absolutely go to the Tower of Frozen Shadow..

Balvaron · #9 03-12-2019, 03:38 PM

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Absolutely go to the Tower of Frozen Shadow..

Thanks, do you know if its hard to acquire the key for the second floor? Thats the main thing holding me back. Otherwise, I love Velious content.

kjs86z · #10 03-12-2019, 03:44 PM

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Thanks, do you know if its hard to acquire the key for the second floor? Thats the main thing holding me back. Otherwise, I love Velious content.

You can solo in TOFS for a long time.

Take the time, get the keys, and enjoy. Duo with other necros that go there.