Static group

[kvotheth]

Hello,

I'm new to Everquest. I started playing a few weeks ago and I'm
already enjoying the game a lot. I like the rhythm, the challenge.

I would like to start a static group to enjoy the game much
more. Ideally 4-5 players, but even 2 would be fine. The only
requirement is commitment to stay in the group and level
those characters only as a group.

I don't have much time to play myself, only a few hours a week,
preferrentially at 1-2 am EST since I live in europe, any day
of the week is fine. I have a 5 lvl necro but the idea would be
to start a main for the group and play the necro as an alt in
other times.

Let me know if you are interested.

Cheers

[milsorgen]

What area you looking to start in?

[kvotheth]

Any really, I'm open to suggestions. I guess it would
be nice to discuss this and also the classes/races for the group once
there are enough people interested

[milsorgen]

Well I have a bunch of chars in the qeynos area, rolled one each of the half elf classes. My druids moved on and my war is about to but I have a nicely geared ranger over there and of course bard, paladin and rouge.

[Hardaek]

Hey, I am heavily interested. LMK when you plan to get started.

[kvotheth]

Hello,

Great! We are then probably 3 in the group: milsrogen, Hardaek and myself. I would suggest to wait a couple of more days to see if we get a fourth one. Given the circumstances, let's meet on the Qeynos area for the first time. Let's start disussing the
group composition, I'm happy to experience any class (except necro as I'm levelling one currently), so I can try what is good given your current characters, maybe we can try:

Cleric(me)/Bard(Hardaek)/Ranger(milsorgen)

Personally, I don't care about finding the "perfect match" for the group, the main goal is to have fun and level, but of course it should make sense so I'm open to your suggestions.

Cheers

[Hardaek]

Sounds good

[Charlievox]

i can be, and usually am, up and playing around 12 to 1 am Central time on Fridays and Saturdays. I could start a Druid/Enchanter/Wizard (already have enough Magicians) in the Qeynos area if you pick one of those nights to play. The rest of the week I am out cuz I have to get up early Mon thru Fri for work and I already have a static group on Wed nights.

[Charlievox]

As far as advice goes:
Let everyone solo up to level 3 or 4 before starting the group. Levels 1and 2 go by in a breeze and you should be able to get to 3 in less than an hour on any class. Level 3 can be a bit tedious to get thru solo for some classes so grouping starts to make more sense then and your casters get more useful spells at 4.

Resist the temptation to twink.

If you get five people, you can make a guild. It's fun to have a guild tag when you have a static group. Been there got the T-shirt.

Have a Master looter designated each time you go out and leave Autosplit off! Preferably someone with a high STR rating. Master Looter should leave all his own money in his bank before each adventure.that way at the end of each night after tradeskill supplies are divided and junk loot is sold off, you can /split p g s c and everyone gets a fair share.

[Hardaek]

Cool tips, I'm not remembering as much as I thought I would so it would definitely be cool to group with someone who knows what they are doing.

[kvotheth]

Thanks a lot for the tips Charlievox! It would be great if we manage to have 5 people on the group. Unfortunately, I cannot make it before 1 am EST any given night so that's definitely a minimum... Is there a chance you can make it starting at that time? it would be great to have your experience on board.

Cheers

[Charlievox]

1am EST is the same as 12am Central or Midnight where I live. So, yes I can make it, but it has to be Friday or Saturday night (Sat or Sun morning for you)

[kvotheth]

Hi Charlievox,

Sorry about the confusion! Friday and Saturday night are in principle fine for me, what about you milsorgen and Hardaek, would that work for you as well?

Cheers

[Hardaek]

should work fine more me as well

[milsorgen]

As far as advice goes:
Let everyone solo up to level 3 or 4 before starting the group. Levels 1and 2 go by in a breeze and you should be able to get to 3 in less than an hour on any class. Level 3 can be a bit tedious to get thru solo for some classes so grouping starts to make more sense then and your casters get more useful spells at 4.

Resist the temptation to twink.

If you get five people, you can make a guild. It's fun to have a guild tag when you have a static group. Been there got the T-shirt.

Have a Master looter designated each time you go out and leave Autosplit off! Preferably someone with a high STR rating. Master Looter should leave all his own money in his bank before each adventure.that way at the end of each night after tradeskill supplies are divided and junk loot is sold off, you can /split p g s c and everyone gets a fair share.

My ranget is like lvl 6 at the moment and lightly twinked, heh. I'll work on others chars in the area and post later with my char names and classes.

[milsorgen]

Hi Charlievox,

Sorry about the confusion! Friday and Saturday night are in principle fine for me, what about you milsorgen and Hardaek, would that work for you as well?

Cheers

Yes those are good times for me.

[Charlievox]

Ok. You three let me know what classes you will be playing and I will pick something that blends in.

Are we starting in Qeynos? Or some other place? Qeynos is not the easiest place to start.

[milsorgen]

Alright so in the Qeynos area I have:

Mithrilfar 5/ranger
Mithrilnar 1/rouge
Mithrilzar 2/bard

and

Wellfair 4/shadow knight


Willing to play whatever fits into the group best.

[Charlievox]

Alright so in the Qeynos area I have:

Mithrilfar 5/ranger
Mithrilnar 1/rouge.

He he, that's Rogue. Rouge is a color.

[Hardaek]

If no one is rolling a tank I would play one, other than that probably a bard

[Muggens]

You are in Europe and want a static group? Same here!
Me and two pals of mine all live in Scandinavia and want to play at least once a week after work-hours like 19.00 to 23.00.
One guy has a level 20 Enchanter so he is waiting for me and the other guy to meet his level. We started as a Halfling Rogue Druid combo but when we hit lvl 12 we switched to Iksar Monk Shaman combo.
We stopped doing D&D and came here instead. After Kurns we will travel to Antonica and meet our gnome friend there to hit up old dungeons.
Maybe we could join forces, or if my gang leave me to rot I can join you guys :)

[Cees]

I would be interested in leveling up a Cleric

[Charlievox]

I will be making a human Enchanter in Qeynos. I will post the name later.

[Youchy]

Still need another? PM me if you do, I will play any race/class that is needed, looking to enjoy my time playing with a static group of cool people.

[Charlievox]

So much for the enchanter. No place in all of western Antonica to buy a Tiny Dagger. Ergo, no pets.

Making a Druid instead.

[kronik_migraine]

If the sixth spot is still open (if my math is right, I think it is), I'd love to get in on this. I'd be happy to play a rogue or enchanter. Let me know!

[Charlievox]

Ok, I have a human Druid named Corylus. He will be level 5 by this weekend.

[kvotheth]

Hi,

Great that we are four then, maybe there still the chance another one will join to make a guild. About classes, I would like to try a cleric, I've never played a healing class before. What do you think Charlievox is a good combination, maybe we need an enchanter?

Cheers

[kvotheth]

Sorry guys, didn't check the post in the last page for some reason...

Youchy and kronik_migrane, welcome on board!

So we are 6 then, excellent!

Charlievox: druid
kronic_migrane: rogue
Youchy: ?
milsorgen: bard?
Hardaek: tank
kvotheth: cleric

Maybe we need a mage, enchanter?

Muggens, thanks for your post, let us know how your group progress and will be happy to join forces in the future. For now, I think 6 is a good number, we can create the guild and start this Friday night at 1 am EST. Qeynos is the suggested area but we can still change it I guess, what do you think Charlievox, is this really very relevant?

To coordinate things better for each session I think it would be good to communicate via e-mail, in this way we can also postpone/cancel a given session is someone cannot make it. This of course only everyone is ok with this, otherwise we can discuss it on Friday night. If you all agree, just PM with your e-mail address.

We should just then agree on the classes and the area where we should meet on Friday.

This is exciting!!

Cheers

[kvotheth]

Hello,

Just to be very clear on the time of meeting, to avoid confusion from my previous post:

Saturday 15th at 1am EST (7am Central European Time)

Cheers

[Charlievox]

Hello,

Just to be very clear on the time of meeting, to avoid confusion from my previous post:

Saturday 15th at 1am EST (7am Central European Time)

Cheers

Maybe to avoid confusion we should use this clock

http://www.worldtimeserver.com/current_time_in_UTC.aspx

[Charlievox]

As I have stated before, Qeynos is not the easiest place to work from. Thee are several things missing in the area like a supply of Tiny Daggers for Enchanter pets, smithing supplies like sharpening stones that can be used to improve rusty weapons.

It might be better to work out of Freeport. This also gives us better access to the EC Tunnel for trading with other players and getting free buffs. There is also a wider selection of places to play.

But then if someone wanted to be a Druid or Ranger, they would have to be a Halfling from Rivervale. Not an insurmountable problem as its not hard to travel between Rivervale and Freeport as long as you go thru Kithicore in the daylight.

I would make an Enchanter if we were working out of Freeport and then we would need a healer. Cleric or Druid.

The other option would be to work out of Faydwer and make a group of Elves, Dwarfs and Gnomes. I already have a Gnome Enchanter, Gnome Mage, Gnome Necro and High Elf Wizard on that continent all level 4.

[kvotheth]

Hi,

Freeport is fine for me given the advantages that Charlievox mentions. As I mentioned before I would be happy to roll a Cleric. To update the classes:

Charlievox: enchanter
kronic_migrane: rogue
Youchy: ?
milsorgen: bard?
Hardaek: tank
kvotheth: cleric

Cheers,
Jesús

[Charlievox]

Just as long as you don't get the idea that I'm trying to take over youur group. I'm just offering advice. You make the decisions oh great leader.

[kvotheth]

Hahahaha, no worries, I'm happy to take advice, I'm new to the game so your experience, and that of others, is more than welcome.

My perspective is to try to have fun leveling with a group.

Cheers

[Shift]

Try this guys a free TeamSpeak Channel Good Luck

http://enigma-gaming.co.uk/private-channels/

Make sure you get your guild name picked first because once it's named it cannot be changed by you only the Admins that run that server.

[Charlievox]

We should start thinking about a name for our guild.

[Charlievox]

I would be interested in leveling up a Cleric

Cees posted before youchy.
And then youchy was before kronik_migrane.

Sorry Kronik i think you are number seven.

[kvotheth]

Hi,

Apologies Cees, and kronik_migrane, I missed Cees post. Is seven too large for the group? Potentially we have then:

kvotheth: cleric or ?
Charlievox: enchanter
Cees: cleric, ?
Youchy: ?
milsorgen: bard?
Hardaek: tank
? Kronik_migrange: rogue

I'm putting in bold face the ones I think are fixed. As Charlievox said, let's think about a guild name.

Cheers

[Charlievox]

Six is max for a single group

[kvotheth]

Ok, then sorry kronik, maybe let's wait and see if Youchy and Cees confirm they will join, if they don't for some reason, then I'll contact you.

kvotheth: cleric or ?
Charlievox: enchanter
Cees: cleric, ?
Youchy: ?
milsorgen: bard?
Hardaek: tank

[Spyder73]

Kvothe should be a bard, it's not even a question. Patrick Rothfuss would be ashamed of you

[kronik_migraine]

I'll stay on as an alternate. In my experience with these things quite a few people drop out early on. If not, it's cool.

I have my rogue ready to go in Freeport.

[kvotheth]

To spyder73, I know!! But bard is likely taken so...

To kronik, thanks for being cool about it, let's wait to see if others confirm

Cheers

[Sixpence]

If anyone drops out please bear me in mind (I'm a Brit) as I would love to play in a static group. (I have a slew of Level 10 & lower Characters) & it's great to see that that Patrick Rothfuss is appreciated :)

[Hardaek]

Freeport works well, will probably roll a monk then.

<Ruh Of Norath> ????

[kvotheth]

Cees, can you please allow PMs in your profile so that we can confirm u for the group.

Thanks

[Hardaek]

Btw, have we decided on meeting at Lvl 1 or 5?

[kronik_migraine]

I'm level 5 on my rogue, about 1 yellow in. But I'm an alternate, so take that with a grain of salt. I think everyone getting to level 5 solo before joining is a good idea, as going from 1-5 as a big group is kind of pointless. This way everyone can already have their level 4 or 5 spells and be ready to roll.

[Rhinehouse]

i'd roll with you guys also if a spot opens up, maybe we can get 2 groups at this point.
my first choice would be ranger, then shaman. i dont see either of those classes represented yet i believe.

[Hardaek]

Ya, I think starting at 5 will be a lot better if the other people can find the time.

[gkmarino]

I have a level 11 Paladin and 17 Monk that need leveling. If for some reason around that level you need a replacement let me know. 10-11pm PST would be perfect for me. Thanks! :)

[Sixpence]

Not meaning to hijack the thread, but there's the makings for a Second Group here.....

Rhinehouse
Sixpence
GkMarino
Kronik_migrange

"Say you 'aye' Brave Adventurer's " ??

[Charlievox]

i think if Cees doesn't respond by tomorrow night, we'll have to assume he's no longer interested/

[Charlievox]

Considering the international makeup of this group a good Guild name might be
<United Nations of Norrath>

[gkmarino]

Not meaning to hijack the thread, but there's the makings for a Second Group here.....

Rhinehouse
Sixpence
GkMarino
Kronik_migrange Yeah I'm down I could even start a necro to 5 and then switch to paladin or monk later once we are 11 or 17.

[kvotheth]

Hi,

Agreed that if Cees doesn't respond by today, we'll assume he is not interested. If that's the case then Kronik you are next on the list and then sixpence... I'll PM you if the spot is available. Keep in mind also that after the first session, it's likely that some in the group might not think is a good fit, etc. so I imagine it will take a few session before the group is more stable.

Regarding the starting level, I think 5 is too high. The idea from the first post was to start from scratch, but I understand that it might be better to start a little bit higher. I would say to keep the starting characters around lvl. 2-3. I actually will roll my character probably tomorrow since some of the classes are still not fixed for the group, so I won't have time to level much before the first meeting. That being said, I would not oppose a lvl 5 char in the starting group.

By the way, once we have the group and guild, it would be nice to have a charter, or just some simple rules so that everything is clear, for instance the core idea of a static group, meaning that the level difference between the character should be small, etc.

Current list:

kvotheth: warrior or cleric
Charlievox: enchanter
Youchy: wizard or mage
milsorgen: bard?
Hardaek: monk
?Cees?: cleric

waiting list:

kronic rogue
sixpence

Suggestions for guild name:

Ruh of Norrath
United Nations of Norrath
The Companions of Antonica

[Charlievox]

Ruh?

My Enchanter is currently at level 3. I was going to get to lvl 4, buy his new spells and then stop.

I seriously would not recommend grouping before level 4.

[kvotheth]

Hardaek suggested Ruh of Norrath, from wikipedia it means spirit.

[Charlievox]

Hardaek suggested Ruh of Norrath, from wikipedia it means spirit.

I like!

[curtischoy]

Longest static group post ever?

Lol I'm even excited for you guys to start!

[Sixpence]

I'm still interested folks & to those on the waiting list, happy to get something kick started as & when.

[Muggens]

Yeah my trio is taking forever to get up and running... I see there are alot of people that wanna play in a static group so maybe we can use this thread to get some more going like Sixpence said.
I'm in EU btw and know nothing about timezones and these ESP and EST stuffs except that we wake up earlier than the US boys n girls.
I have three guys I can step in with, Halfling Druid and Rogue at lvl 12 and an Ogre Warrior at lvl 20, Whatever fits the bill.

[Muggens]

Btw Sixpence, your characters are named after Boz Scaggs right? Keep it on the Lowdown bro!

[symbi0nt]

I'm interested in getting a weekly static thing going as well, but maybe adhering more to EST friendly playing schedule. I'll probably switch it up and start a new thread regarding this topic, but let me know if you are interested. Thanks OP

[milsorgen]

Ok, then sorry kronik, maybe let's wait and see if Youchy and Cees confirm they will join, if they don't for some reason, then I'll contact you.

kvotheth: cleric or ?
Charlievox: enchanter
Cees: cleric, ?
Youchy: ?
milsorgen: bard?
Hardaek: tank

Yeah I could do bard if that fits best.

[Charlievox]

Yeah I could do bard if that fits best.

Couldn't hurt to have a backup mezzer in the group.

[HorrorFK]

Looking for a late night gig if anyone is playing 12amEST or later!

[milsorgen]

Couldn't hurt to have a backup mezzer in the group.

Aye.

[Charlievox]

Couldn't hurt to have a backup mezzer in the group.

I have never played a bard and have no desire to do so, but they are always welcome in my group. :D

[milsorgen]

I have never played a bard and have no desire to do so, but they are always welcome in my group. :D

The journey to 5 as a bard has been quite impressive. I'm still learning but seems fun enough so I'm down :)

[kvotheth]

A bard it is then for milsorgen. We wait then a few hours for Cees, if he doesn't show up, you are in kronic! Btw, would you mind playin cleric or warrior, instead of your rogue? Given the composition of the group we need a tank and a healer I think. I'm willing to play either. What do you guys think?

Current list:

kvotheth: warrior or cleric
Charlievox: enchanter
Youchy: wizard or mage
milsorgen: bard
Hardaek: monk
?Cees?: cleric

waiting list:

kronic rogue
sixpence

Suggestions for guild name:

Ruh of Norrath
United Nations of Norrath
The Companions of Antonica
Weekend Warriors

[kronik_migraine]

I'd prefer not to, since my two high level guys are a cleric and shadowknight. I was looking to playing dps or support.

Also if we're not twinking (never got a confirmation on this from kvotheth), then warrior is probably going to have a really tough time, particularly holding agro. An SK would be far better untwinked. Just an FYI for people to consider, a warrior is fine, too.

Hardaek, still interested in rolling a tank?

[Hardaek]

Ya I was down to roll a tank, never played a SK before could be more interesting than Monk if you think it would be better.

[milsorgen]

Suggestions for guild name:

Ruh of Norrath
United Nations of Norrath
The Companions of Antonica
Weekend Warriors

I kinda like United Nations of Norrath. Or even just United Nations could be a neat guild for players world wide to get a start in.

[kronik_migraine]

So am I officially in now? :cool:

I kinda like United Nations of Norrath. Or even just United Nations could be a neat guild for players world wide to get a start in.

Agreed, I love that name!

Ya I was down to roll a tank, never played a SK before could be more interesting than Monk if you think it would be better.

Awesome! If you roll a tank, then I think the group is complete, right?

kvotheth: cleric
Charlievox: enchanter
Youchy: mage
milsorgen: bard
Hardaek: sk
?Cees?: cleric -or- kronik: rogue

A solid group I'd say!

[kvotheth]

kronik, you are officially in!! The group is set now then:

kvotheth: cleric
Charlievox: enchanter
Youchy: mage or wizard
milsorgen: bard
Hardaek: shadowknight
kronik: rogue

I will send you all a PM later today to arrange the meeting site, etc.

Cheers

[Charlievox]

Only four of us showed up, but we had fun and I am looking forward to next time. We are all currently parked at the Orc Lift in GFay, looking for binds and preparing to charge into Crushbone!

We are:
5 Human Chanter - Charlievox - Me
4 Halfling Cleric - Heill - Kvotheth
4 Human Warrior - Heartache - ?
5 Dwarf Pally(?) - ?

[Hardaek]

Only four of us showed up, but we had fun and I am looking forward to next time. We are all currently parked at the Orc Lift in GFay, looking for binds and preparing to charge into Crushbone!

We are:
5 Human Chanter - Charlievox - Me
4 Halfling Cleric - Heill - Kvotheth
4 Human Warrior - Heartache - ?
5 Dwarf Pally(?) - ?

Haha, Heartache is me (duh) and Kron is play a rogue I think not pally.

[kronik_migraine]

Yeah I'm a rogue - so far enjoying it, too. It was a lot of fun! If Mils or Youchy are dropping out, we could use some alternate(s). A druid would kick butt for sow, off-heals and damage shield.

[kvotheth]

Hi guys,

It was great for the first meeting, slow at first,
mostly because o me, but I learned a lot,
thanks for that!

Youchy and milsrogen, please let us now if you
are still interested

[kvotheth]

Hello everyone,

We are recruiting two new players for our static group. We play 3 sessions a week, one in weekdays and twice in the weekends between ~1 and 3 am EST.

We have a warrior, a rogue, an enchanter and a cleric, we are looking for a druid and I guess any other class that wants to join the group (caster maybe)?

Cheers

[Spyder73]

Need a more Rothfuss based theme for the guild name in my opinion.<Chandrian Order>, <Edema Ruh>, <King Killers> - You can't make a character named Kvothe and then not follow it up with a good lore guild name!!!! And you need to be Bard!!!!

[Taeoz]

Wait, could this be my chance to level up my wizard? I have one at lvl13 and I live in GMT +2, so morning groups would be ok, at least during weekends. Let me know if you want me to come and AFK in your group. ;)

[Charlievox]

Wait, could this be my chance to level up my wizard? I have one at lvl13 and I live in GMT +2, so morning groups would be ok, at least during weekends. Let me know if you want me to come and AFK in your group. ;)

We be only level 5 right now.

[Sixpence]

If your playtime schedule changes i'd be very interested (6 am with work & Two sons is a no go for me).

[kvotheth]

Hello everyone,

Just wanted to share some highlights about the experience in the group so far:

Session 1: learned about the importance of the binding spell, chased by a kodiak, ported by a kind druid near Kaladim (tradein quests are awesome to level up)

Session 2: joined a company of dwarfs (and one elf) to enter crushbone, witnessed the are of kiting, faced an orc legionaire and experience bravery and sacrifice from my companions

So far, enjoying it a lot, I don't know if I can solo anymore in mmorpgs, and I just regret I didn't discover this game 15 years ago when I had more time...

Cheers

[Sixpence]

I don't know if I can solo anymore in mmorpgs, and I just regret I didn't discover this game 15 years ago when I had more time...

So true Kvothe.

I now get pretty limited playtime compared to when Life was just 'me' & all I had to worry me was affording Wine & Tobacco.
Finding a group of likeminded souls who are reliable, have fun & you look forward to grouping with all week are worth their weight in Gold.
Pleased for you all folks
.

[Voland]

Soloing is boring. Groups rock, especially static ones!

[Gecko]

If your playtime schedule changes i'd be very interested (6 am with work & Two sons is a no go for me).

Same. I'd be willing to setup a Static Group more US EST, if we had the interest.

[robisatsea]

You can get all the way to level 8 without much work by collecting gnoll teeth. I mean if you're starting in Qeynos.

[Phat_Paul]

I'm down for a US EST group, will create for suit. 7-10ish I usually can swing.