Questions from a Newb

Maxwell SH · #1 02-04-2010, 11:36 PM

Hey guys, My friends and I are old EQ veterans and have been anxiously awaiting a classic EQ emulator with a trustworthy staff. Sadly I hadn't heard about Project 1999 until just recently and so I am certainly interested.

But I wonder if I hit the boat too late. Is there anyone still leveling up with such a small player base? or will I just have to grind up to max level or find a guild to help power lvl me.

Also, with just 300 or so players on at peak is it difficult to find groups outside of one's guild on a casual basis?

Thanks for any and all input you guys give me.

Malrubius · #2 02-04-2010, 11:57 PM

Closer to 400 players at peak now, so the trend is up. Lots of players at all levels still, and a lot of the grinders who are now stuck against the ceiling (50) are starting alts.

Kunark is not out until October, so there's a lot to look forward to.

So c'mon in - the water's fine!

Brund the Decrepit · #3 02-05-2010, 12:39 AM

Plenty of people of all levels playing. Just tonight there was over 20 people in Crushbone alone. Give it a try, you will love it. I have found it no more difficult to find a group here then I did on live way back when.

Maxwell SH · #4 02-05-2010, 01:59 AM

Thats pretty encouraging guys, I'd love to really dig into some classic EQ.

Any hints or tips on what classes are needed? Tanks and Healers I assume [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Also, I cant seem to find it anywhere but what exactly has been made classic? Were they able to revert some of the dreadful changes to places like Freeport?

Honus · #5 02-05-2010, 06:57 AM

Everything, including Freeport (I agree, the "revamped" Freeport was HORRIBLE), will be as it was in classic for the most part. You will, however, need to download a few small files to make sure things work properly. The homepage will direct you to those files. I think the number 1 question asked in-game is "why does my spell say that I need to be level 255 to scribe it?" The download fix stuff like that.

-TK- · #6 02-05-2010, 12:05 PM

As someone who just began playing on the server this week I can certainly say that there is not a shortage of players in the beginning zones. As long as you have a good personality and don't mind making a few friends you'll be just fine. [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Flicka · #7 02-05-2010, 06:48 PM

Rangers! We need rangers! and more gnomes please. I barely get to punt one a day [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Maxwell SH · #8 02-06-2010, 01:22 AM

Well, I might have gained two friends to join in with me, one a healer and the other CC, leaving me as the tank.

So for you that have been playing lately... Whats the ideal tank?

I know Warriors = Endgame raid tanks which would be nice if we were to get that far.

But how do ShadowKnights and Paladins fare up as tanks? Are they viable in a dungeon group or are you always just gonna be better off with a warrior?

If they are viable, Which do you think is better?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Tristin · #9 02-06-2010, 01:48 AM

First of all welcome to the server! I see you asking a lot of questions about what we need and stuff like that. Play what you want to. I play a ranger because I have always played a ranger and I love it. Believe me play what you want you will always get grps and always be useful in one way or another.

What are you used to playing?

Maxwell SH · #10 02-06-2010, 01:51 AM

Thanks for the welcome! Glad to see people seem to still have that old EQ sense of community. Well in terms of Everquest I spent the majority of my time as a Shaman. Though in MMO's I've played a good mix of tank and support classes. So really anything goes.

I'm leanin more towards tank so Im at the Warrior, Pally, SK crossroads