Trying to get going

[keithjinternet]

Hey everyone. I'm an old player looking to get into everquest again, I love the idea of this project. However, I'm on a mac and that seems to be making my ability to play on project 1999 quite difficult.

I've done a lot of researching and it seems that in order to play I need to download project titanium for windows.. but I can never get to that point because the file to get titanium isn't being shared, if you catch my drift. Am I out of luck?

I also downloaded crossover and was able to get standard EQ running from the free download on sony's site, but I'm not sure what to do past that point.

I'm sorry for having to bother all of you with these questions as I'm sure it's asked a lot, but I've done a lot of reading, downloading, and youtube watching and don't seem to be getting anywhere. I hope some of you can help.

Thanks and hopefully play with you all soon

- Keith

[lecompte]

Titanium client is required.

A lot of new players start the game pretty confused and not really sure how to begin until they figure out all the controls. Think of the less gear dependent classes like a seed for success, some are better than others but they all grow eventually.
if you catch my drift.
- Keith

[Nasarth]

I downloaded it last night, but I'm not sure if I'm allowed to say the site I got it from?

[FatMice]

Keith,

I am playing on a mac and would have no problem helping you out setting up EQ. IF you PM me or know a vent server we can chat I will happily explain and share files with you in order to get you going.

The guide I used can be found here for reference:
http://www.project1999.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1265123&postcount=281

[kruptcy]

Remember when you DL titanium from certain sources you get all the key bindings and UI settings of said orginial source. Makes for some strange playing at the beginning when tells are in yellow and none of your buttons do what they are supposed to be doing.

[FatMice]

Remember when you DL titanium from certain sources you get all the key bindings and UI settings of said orginial source. Makes for some strange playing at the beginning when tells are in yellow and none of your buttons do what they are supposed to be doing.

On the Mac install you actually have to generate your own eqclient.ini file so you don't get any obscured settings. This is because of windowed mode and resolution conflicts.

[Captiv8]

Hey everyone. I'm an old player looking to get into everquest again, I love the idea of this project. However, I'm on a mac and that seems to be making my ability to play on project 1999 quite difficult.

I've done a lot of researching and it seems that in order to play I need to download project titanium for windows.. but I can never get to that point because the file to get titanium isn't being shared, if you catch my drift. Am I out of luck?

I also downloaded crossover and was able to get standard EQ running from the free download on sony's site, but I'm not sure what to do past that point.

I'm sorry for having to bother all of you with these questions as I'm sure it's asked a lot, but I've done a lot of reading, downloading, and youtube watching and don't seem to be getting anywhere. I hope some of you can help.

Thanks and hopefully play with you all soon

- Keith

A certain Bay has what you are looking for. The one I obtained had red99 in its name and worked great.

[FatMice]

A certain Bay has what you are looking for. The one I obtained had red99 in its name and worked great.

ARGH! MATEY! Just fearful of those Pirates!

[keithjinternet]

I downloaded the red99 one, but can't seem to get it working for the life of me. I've followed the instructions on here to a T, but nothing... it just hands on the icon and never opens.

[keithjinternet]

Keith,

I am playing on a mac and would have no problem helping you out setting up EQ. IF you PM me or know a vent server we can chat I will happily explain and share files with you in order to get you going.

The guide I used can be found here for reference:
http://www.project1999.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1265123&postcount=281

Thanks I'll give this a try. I've tried everything else! Can't hurt! haha

[keithjinternet]

ok, so I got it up and running, but now it's saying my project files are out of date. Any suggestions?

[keithjinternet]

I figured it out! Up and running. Now just need to decide what class/race to be.

[Xorekle]

My random dice selected Barb Warrior for you

[iruinedyourday]

My random dice selected Barb Warrior for you

NOICE GIF!

;) :D

[Xorekle]

:D I might have stole it from someone...

[Daywolf]

I figured it out! Up and running. Now just need to decide what class/race to be.
Well this will show you (http://wiki.project1999.com/Project1999:About) what is being played and what is not so much. The current stats are roughly the same. Mostly just play what you want, but a few classes take some serious dedication to get towards cap, at least for now until Vel is released.

There are no gear quests at starting levels, if that matters to you (mostly none, some in the teens depending on race/class such as dwarf cleric). For players starting out and feel they need better gear to start, I usually suggest running the Going Postal quest out of Felwithe (elf bard towards the bank) to Kelethin (bard guild). From lvl1-lvl5 it can turn about 50pp well enough to buy leather armor from the vendor (+ spells) or some heavier armor from players coming back from unrest (mostly small armor). The quest still gives good xp and coin (random 1-11 a run) to lvl8-10 if you can stand all the running hehe, though mobs worth fighting along the rout.

[iruinedyourday]

Im gona offer my insight and how I feel each class broadly fits and plays and is reacted to by the player base leveling from 1-50ish - These are my opinions and in no way represent anyone elses! The class % link inspired me to write this :)

Warrior - Pretty much always great, but if you have one in your group your hesitant to get a second, unless you're grinding and have an open spot - the war is invited.

Cleric - Always great but you really only need one, however when someone is maintaining a group they may try to schedule you to fit in to replace them. You'll get random tells to join groups all over Norath if you keep anon off - you can make a few k plat when you get 90 rez until you decide its not worth it and stay Anon from then on only helping rez people for fun.

Paladin - not always welcome in groups, you'll have to make your own way as this class and it is a struggle. I feel like most lvl 60 ones I know are like mentaly.. not all there, like they are... kinda weak minded... idk that's just my experience.

Ranger - As hard or harder to get into a group than Paladin - I consider this class to be hard mode. You can get some gear fairly cheep in raids because there arn't many high level ones and you can moderately gear the character out for 3-6k

Shadowknight - another hard mode class, you will feel under powered and want to roll a new class later on. Or be dedicated to the craft and RP your way to happiness.

Druid - you can make good money doing ports! its cool, outdoors, make your own way and you have the spells to do it! If you try to dungeon crawl, people be like, wut? and will try to pass on putting you in the group more often than not.

Monk - baller, great class, super welcome in groups. But at a cost. You are not unique at all, and gearing can be a little more expensive. However you will get invited to the groups at 50+ that drop the big papa cash so if you do it, you're not going to regret it.

Bard - the class people leave groups over. You can solo to 60 but your brain will be an oozzy mush pile by the time you get there. You can powerlevel well and make good plat! but you really have to work hard on your persona and reputation if you want to get into the good groups. Do not expect random tells for group invites.

Rogue - awesome class, not wanted all the time, but always welcome. You can help get into some key spots at end game that make you a good class to get some /rand plat and also very welcome at raids!

Shaman - one of the best plat making classes at the end of the game - welcome in groups even during your 30's you can have 2 in your group and feel OK about it. Decent DPS at that level and heals. Its like a good backup plan.

Necromancer - mysterious and not often in groups, Much solo, independent, class doesn't even want you to cast C on them. Total hermit class if oyu want it to be, but a welcome one in groups! However if your group wants to dwindle its numbers so less people /rand on the good stuff, they may set their sights on you first.

Wizard - I don't even know, I've never grouped with one onp99.. well maybe once. Who knows, all I know is that this class can solo alright, and will just Chardok AoE to 60 and then wish they made a different class, or keep it parked at raid spots and then roll a second toon.. Unless the fricking love it and stay dedicated to it. Raid guilds definitely want some wizards up in their bitch.

Magician - like wizards, welcomed into raid guilds, some solo, weird tactics, weird stuff.. to be honest I dont know much about them. Im glad they exist though (haste masks!) also the plane of fear robe is really cool looking.

Enchanter - Hard mode but powerful solo. This class can be the best at gearing and getting plat from 35-55 but once you hit 60 its arguable (and my opinion) that a shaman can out pace you in plat drops. You can solo and dig around in dungeons all over the place and have fun if you want to explore EQ, but its a very tiring class to play. Hard to Afk cus if you do your pet will have killed you seconds after you stood up. Tough class, but rewarding.