Getting going with someone who hasn't played before

[Alarria]

Hi all,

Played EQ from 1999-2004, then like 2013-2017 on live. Wanting to come back for the classic experience, and this time with someone who has never played it outside of a level 55 beastlord on live that was powerleveled. I recognize that the enjoyment for myself (as well as many others I'm sure) is nostalgia first and foremost, but would anyone recommend a good start to get going and immerse a first timer?

Duo suggestions are greatly appreciated, as well as info on how to just get in and enjoy it.

Looking for any pointers! Thanks!

[tsuchang]

Hozabout you as a shaman and the new person a monk leezards. That is a good duo.

[Alarria]

I was thinking that myself, wasn't sure if there might be more decent duo, as I am doubtful we'll even make it to level 60, but if so, are there other good combos? Druid/enchanter? Necro/mage? It's been so long since I played classic I don't even remember how it feels to not have all the modern conveniences.

[Nekkojakk]

Monk/Shaman is always a great duo
Enchanter/Cleric is another one
Enchanter/Druid has lots of potential too

What are you looking to do? Would you be happier leveling in dungeons? Full six man groups? Would you rather hunt outdoors? Maybe two man camps for gear as you level?

[Alarria]

Those are great suggestions, thanks! Being that I am relatively experienced, and my partner is not whatsoever, I'd ideally like to two man camps as well as overland kill and dip into dungeons occasionally.

[Nekkojakk]

Talk with your partner about the druid and cleric. See which playstyle they would prefer to learn. Cleric will be easier but also stronger once they learn the ins and outs. Druid will be a more active playstyle as well as making travel a breeze.

[Alarria]

She's chosen a druid, and I'm going to play an enchanter. Got lucky and a necro was killing guards, leaving weapons so we were able to get a two-handed sword and sell for 20pp! Spells should be covered for a few levels at least, hoping this is a viable duo for two-man camps.

[Morlocken]

She's chosen a druid, and I'm going to play an enchanter. Got lucky and a necro was killing guards, leaving weapons so we were able to get a two-handed sword and sell for 20pp! Spells should be covered for a few levels at least, hoping this is a viable duo for two-man camps.

This should be in some newbie guide somewhere. I have made about 30pp on shields left on dead halfling guards so far

[Foxplay]

Enchanter druid is a great combo and also gives her a very capable class on her own that isn't dependant on playing with others, where as enc / cleric is more "meta" the cleric isn't very capable to play alone

Plus you will be able to go anywhere together very quickly with ports

[Alarria]

Yeah I thought so too, should have a lot of things in our toolkit playing together. Really not sure our best way to utilize our skills to kill effectively, like whether we should dual charm, or root/rot, etc.

[Nekkojakk]

Fear kiting works out very well. Have your druid snare while you fear and have your charmed pet beat the mob down. Druid can throw a dot/nuke as needed. Have him snare your pet eventually and you'll be in almost no danger once charm breaks.

[Foxplay]

Yeah I thought so too, should have a lot of things in our toolkit playing together. Really not sure our best way to utilize our skills to kill effectively, like whether we should dual charm, or root/rot, etc.

Dual charm whenever animals are available

[Alarria]

Those both sound great, should be fun once we get up in levels and can access those spells. For druids and enchanters, does gear help very much? About 3 years ago when I first tried out P99 for the first time, a guy in EC gave my level 6 wizard a couple caster pieces (advisor robe and a stein of moggok I believe) and about 1800 PP. Would it be worthwhile to get some gear or just get her used to the classic experience without twinking? (granted the amount of twinking would be minimal and I'd have no idea what to look for never playing a druid before).

[Jimjam]

Enc Druid is very strong. This was the teammates my original static.

I had an SK. The enc Druid loved days I couldn't play as it meant they could kill whites and yellows instead of keeping my troll ass patched up against blues.

Outside of weapons, gear doesn't really mean a huge amount. I like the experience of gearing and levelling yourself up as you go.

[Nekkojakk]

Those both sound great, should be fun once we get up in levels and can access those spells. For druids and enchanters, does gear help very much? About 3 years ago when I first tried out P99 for the first time, a guy in EC gave my level 6 wizard a couple caster pieces (advisor robe and a stein of moggok I believe) and about 1800 PP. Would it be worthwhile to get some gear or just get her used to the classic experience without twinking? (granted the amount of twinking would be minimal and I'd have no idea what to look for never playing a druid before).

Two of the least gear dependent classes in the game. Some CHA gear will help with charm breaks and is usually super cheap for the enchanter. Beyond that any hp/mana items are great but just icing on the cake.

[beev]

What time do you guys usually play? I'm looking to start up an alt and join a good leveling group, unless you just want duos which I totally respect.