Returning to Red / New-ish player

[Zulzephur - TM]

Hi folks.

So, I'm not as hyped about playing on Red as I once was when I first found P99, but there was a reason before that I had a 52 Cleric on Red and only a 12 Cleric on Blue... just trying to figure out why. I mostly know why, but I do have a question or two right now (ooc wasn't much help, but those that tried, thank you).

I have a 52 Cleric, and mained one on Live, so it would only take me a bit of time to get the hang of it again, but I'm not sure if I want to main a Cleric here. I got groups pretty easily prior, but I'm wondering about Necros / Druids on R99.

Druids: They fit in what I mostly want. Group support, solo ability if needed or don't have much time, never played one before which would be cool.

But... do they make any plat just from porting on such a small pop server? I'd like a class that can farm shitty gear for itself, or buy it with plat via porting and what not.

Necro: Had a 40-ish one on live way back. Fits what I want mostly as well, but much less desirable in groups. Can farm my own gear also, or plat for it.


Or should I just stick with my 52 Cleric, re-learn it quickly and maybe find a guild, and keep playing in shitty bronze equipment and rely on groups? I have only like 2kp, but I feel like I was saving for something when I last played... I forgot either way.


Anyways, thanks for any suggestions / info that could lead me to any answers.

[Swish2]

All 3 are good choices situationally. What I like to do is have a character in different level brackets so if there is a group running in Unrest or City of Mist you can log that character on.

Druids are good pvp and good for getting around, better for farming plat than gear but there's still camps you can do.

Necros are just good farmers generally. You'll still get groups as everyone wants a slice of the group XP modifier. Make an iksar if you do...if you can rough it to level 12 you can make it to 60 ez pz.

Maybe join Sanctuary with your cleric if you want to get in on some raiding action <3

[Tassador]

You might want 20 chars all level ranges if you want to maybe group on this server. Most people gain 75% of their levels solo or with there many boxes. Avoid joining any crews if you’re normal and employed. If you make it late game and join a guild just keep in mind some of the loot you get passed on might be going to someone 17th character.

Good thing is they cleaned up ooc and removed scum suckers from chat. Other than that have fun reliving EQ.

[Zulzephur - TM]

All 3 are good choices situationally. What I like to do is have a character in different level brackets so if there is a group running in Unrest or City of Mist you can log that character on.

Druids are good pvp and good for getting around, better for farming plat than gear but there's still camps you can do.

Necros are just good farmers generally. You'll still get groups as everyone wants a slice of the group XP modifier. Make an iksar if you do...if you can rough it to level 12 you can make it to 60 ez pz.

Maybe join Sanctuary with your cleric if you want to get in on some raiding action <3

Ah Swish, I recall you from a couple years ago... gave me good advice then as well as now. I appreciate it.

It's a toss up between Nec/Dru. I'm familiar with necros as is. Not really concerned with PvP viability, hence Cleric... but porting myself/others, and Tracking are the 2 reasons I'm leaning towards Druid, and ability to get away easier I think if pvp happens... but I enjoy necros, just don't add much to the group compared.

Hmm... Sanctuary eh? Last I was around, TMO and Empire were the main guilds if I recall. Did either of them just change names / reinvent themselves? Believe I was in, or was going to join TMO (didn't want to join the flock).

Either way, appreciate the tip again.

[GoldScar]

Join a guild, play the cleric, they will gear you up. You will be able to gear up alt toons easily once guilded, leveled, and geared.

[Whom-pah]

i wouldn't worry about platinum. ime, the hardest part is finding what you want being sold. i don't think it's that people don't have every item in the game - it's just probably not worth their time to stop what they're doing to sell it.

i am rocking banded and a couple of vendor-bought items into my 30s - it's not too bad.

[Kohedron]

I have a ~50 cleric that is basically naked, hasn't made much difference at all besides the couple of times our group got ganked and I had to divine aura to zone then plug, lul

[deadlycupcakez]

lets get you an HS key, a Seb key and a chanter friend (me) and keep playing on your cleric for fun and free xp!

[Zulzephur - TM]

lets get you an HS key, a Seb key and a chanter friend (me) and keep playing on your cleric for fun and free xp!

Well, my only fear right now is that I am rather rusty currently. Haven't played a cleric in a couple years, but I've been here before; only takes a night of play and I'd be good.

Maybe tonight, if not tomorrow night, I can give it a go and forget about an alt if people want another Cleric around.

[ducktv]

There is only one guild to join and you can join it no matter how good or bad you are. It doesnt matter what class you play

[Zulzephur - TM]

There is only one guild to join and you can join it no matter how good or bad you are. It doesnt matter what class you play

Everyone gets a participation trophy... I see.

Well, looks like I'll be maining the 52 Cleric, so if anyone sees me around and needs a Rez or whatever, don't hesitate to ask.

[Tassador]

Eq is a hard game it can be super difficult to play a cleric and have like 12apm.

[Zulzephur - TM]

Eq is a hard game it can be super difficult to play a cleric and have like 12apm.

I know right. Clicking Complete Heal in time before my group dies is hard.

[Swish2]

If you cast symbol on yourself before you cast it on your tank you can know when to recast it on the tank.

You're welcome <3

[Zulzephur - TM]

If you cast symbol on yourself before you cast it on your tank you can know when to recast it on the tank.

You're welcome <3

But I forgot to buy peridots...



I remember how to play... mostly.

[Tune]

This made me laugh.

Also OP there's a player called Tune who will want you in his guild to play a cleric so he can stop boxing his 3 clerics on raids.

He's also the guild leader.

if I could/was allowed to box like that... aow would die in 1 day

But I forgot to buy peridots...



I remember how to play... mostly.

i got ur dots bro, get 60 we will do big things

[Zulzephur - TM]

if I could/was allowed to box like that... aow would die in 1 day



i got ur dots bro, get 60 we will do big things

Aright... anywhere but the face please.

[kotton05]

you're still not doing AoW WHILE boxing even when its not allowed...

[HippoNipple]

If I joined a raiding guild and found out people weren't boxing I would quit.

[Servant]

It's so rampant, and enforcement against it is so difficult, that I think the rule should simply be changed to allow people to box. This even though I support in theory the no-boxing rule. In ways I think boxing is bad for the server, because with pop already so low, it might be undesirable to provide such motivation to solo. On the other hand, many a group died because there was nobody available to get a port done, or to rez/cr after a wipe.

[Yumyums Inmahtumtums]

Is tube rustler Farzo?

[Yumyums Inmahtumtums]

Not fixing that. Likely also a tube rustler

[Ignight]

boxing is rampant on r99

anyone denying this is a liar and a hypocrite

no surprises there

I know it happens, but not sure about "rampant".

[Yumyums Inmahtumtums]

K

Everyone on this server has a perma afk brother then

[Tassador]

Not fixing that. Likely also a tube rustler

100% fatso. I know from the hit or miss cackles and the rambling.

[Zulzephur - TM]

Maybe I have more faith in the knowledge of GMs / abilities they possess in-game, but can't they easily detect boxers? Same IPs, etc.

[highway]

I don't know how you could play on blue. Waiting on a list for ancient cyclops? That's insane. Reds the only way to play

[kotton05]

I know it happens, but not sure about "rampant".

It is just as red is...

[Heywood]

Maybe I have more faith in the knowledge of GMs / abilities they possess in-game, but can't they easily detect boxers? Same IPs, etc.

Oh sweet summer child.

[deadlycupcakez]

Nope.



Nope.



Nope.

Lol tube rustler rustled

[Zulzephur - TM]

Oh sweet summer child.

Well someone hosts the server, it shouldn't be too hard to figure out I think unless VPNs were used. But yea, I suppose it's like saying all cops are good.

[Zulzephur - TM]

Keep being told to hit Sanctuary up about a possible invite. If you folks want a 50s Cleric, lemme know in-game or here; grouped with a couple of ya already... decent peeps so far.


Violinist or Zulzephur I'll be on if online.

[SamwiseRed]

as an officer of <Sanctuary>, I am gonna have to go with a hard pass on recruiting you. Go back to blue.

[Ignight]

as an officer of <Sanctuary>, I am gonna have to go with a hard pass on recruiting you. Go back to blue.

Harsh.

[Zulzephur - TM]

as an officer of <Sanctuary>, I am gonna have to go with a hard pass on recruiting you. Go back to blue.

Nah, I like it here. I think I'll stay.

But I do see you're still posting/trolling as you were before.

[ducktv]

Boxixng is very easy to detect but we only have 1 GM. He logs in once every few months and isnt very smart.

[Clazxiss]

Nah, I like it here. I think I'll stay.

But I do see you're still posting/trolling as you were before.

That guy does not represent Sanctuary. Thank you for calling him out on his trolling.

[Ignight]

as an officer of <Sanctuary>, I am gonna have to go with a hard pass on recruiting you. Go back to blue.

You are an officer of <Sanctuary>?

[Servant]

Yes, Baritune is an officer. Also Andain, who always seems willing to lend a helping hand to players new to red99. Can't remember who the other officers are, I eventually had to guildremove myself due to r99 politics, but it's a great guild nonetheless. Lookemup!

[Ignight]

Yes, Baritune is an officer. Also Andain, who always seems willing to lend a helping hand to players new to red99. Can't remember who the other officers are, I eventually had to guildremove myself due to r99 politics, but it's a great guild nonetheless. Lookemup!

Is Kirban Manaburn / Speedd Haxx an officer? As he said in this thread.

[Zulzephur - TM]

Is Kirban Manaburn / Speedd Haxx an officer? As he said in this thread.

Did you read the reply given to me, by him quoting that special-ed individual?

God damn people are slow around here...

[Zulzephur - TM]

Baritune is only available before or after official <apex> raids when Tune can log over to Baritune to invite you.

Please just accept <apex> invite now to save deguilding in a few levels to join anyhooo.

thank me later for this advice

If you're gonna troll, at least make us or me (op) laugh.

[El Camacho]

Is Kirban Manaburn / Speedd Haxx an officer? As he said in this thread.

No

[Ignight]

Did you read the reply given to me, by him quoting that special-ed individual?

God damn people are slow around here...

Nope. Missed it. Given your condescension and rude demeanor, you fit in on Red99. Welcome.

[Clazxiss]

Baritune is only available before or after official <apex> raids when Tune can log over to Baritune to invite you.

Please just accept <apex> invite now to save deguilding in a few levels to join anyhooo.

thank me later for this advice

Untrue, but due to my work schedule, I have not been on as much. If anyone needs an invite, they can message me here, or when they see me in game.