Completely new to this server and game need help

[Zeso]

I was curious why i couldnt use a map? how am i supposed to know where to go or where i am? idk whats going on need some help when i try to open the map is says its been disabled by project 1999.

[Zeso]

Anyone? I'd really like to get started playing just extremely confused.

[maximum]

We used to have maps in the starter zones/newbie zones (see Patch Notes circa 2009). They were removed in 2011, in an effort to go straight-edge Classic.

[Zeso]

We used to have maps in the starter zones/newbie zones (see Patch Notes circa 2009). They were removed in 2011, in an effort to go straight-edge Classic.

Do you have any suggestions? This game doesn't exactly help you out with where to go or what to do

[Ele]

The only maps available back in classic where the awful maps in the instruction book or printed out maps from EQ Atlas.

This server finally found a way to completely disable the maps to stay in line with classic implementation.

The wiki.project1999.org under Zones has maps associated with each zone. If you are unfamiliar with the zones, just leave your browser open and alt tab to check the maps.

[Daldaen]

/loc

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EQ Atlas

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Victory

(Y, X, Z)

With a standard axis being Y on the vertical, X on the horizontal. Z is height, and also not classic... I think it was added in Kunark or so.

[Zeso]

Thanks all

[Kassel]

http://www.eqmacwiki.com/eqatlas/atlas.html

[valkabo]

Max out your sense heading asap. Put 1 point in at the trainers(Your class trainer, where you turned in your first note thing).

Then set it as a hotkey and go to options and keys. Set the hotkey you put sense heading on to a movement key.. like W for forward, S for back, A for left, D for right. Whatever.

Over time it will raise by itself, and this will make your compass accurate. Making it much easier to navigate.

[Zeso]

Max out your sense heading asap. Put 1 point in at the trainers(Your class trainer, where you turned in your first note thing).

Then set it as a hotkey and go to options and keys. Set the hotkey you put sense heading on to a movement key.. like W for forward, S for back, A for left, D for right. Whatever.

Over time it will raise by itself, and this will make your compass accurate. Making it much easier to navigate.

Alright thank you, I'm still really confused idk how to get my spells or anything lol This game has a steep learning curve coming and playing it back from newer mmo's I'm an MMO vet but this stuff is really confusing. I've played most mmo's from DAoC onward but I'm just sitting here scratching my head with this one. I really want to get into it though because I heard this game was AMAZING. Just wish there was a beginner guide or something.

[Vondra]

Anyone remember trying to use those print out maps that came with the game to figure out where they were going, in the early period before it was convenient to easily find maps online (when it was actually 1999)? Heh.

[Zeso]

Question again, See its telling me to talk to this one guy for a necromancer quest and i looked on the P1999 wiki and the guy isnt giving me the next part of the quest, lord help me xD

[Caridry]

quests in this game for the most part arent worth it, the ones that are are noted in the wiki for gear quests, other than than, its straight killing mobs, grouping, and grinding... dont try and quest your way for leveling, because it just wasnt built that way.

[Zeso]

quests in this game for the most part arent worth it, the ones that are are noted in the wiki for gear quests, other than than, its straight killing mobs, grouping, and grinding... dont try and quest your way for leveling, because it just wasnt built that way.

I know that but i figured the class quest would be work it, I was playing Dark Age of Camelot last night and thats how that game is just grinding thats how i actually got to this server was someone referred me from there. =\ idk lol sorry for being a super noob..

[Shrubwise]

This server won't see maps. I think they came out post-Luclin?

[Caridry]

i played DAoC for over 6 years, that game was a PL fest, any char i ever had, i PL'd in less than 5 hours to 50. With over 6 chars over rr9, and 2 over RR10 (warden and berserker), i will still easily say, you are in a different ball game brother. In my opinion this game is all about community, meet some friends, get a guild, explore, and leveling will come as you learn. forget about questing until you learn whats important, and work on getting some friends to level with or a guild to help. =)

[Zeso]

i played DAoC for over 6 years, that game was a PL fest, any char i ever had, i PL'd in less than 5 hours to 50. With over 6 chars over rr9, and 2 over RR10 (warden and berserker), i will still easily say, you are in a different ball game brother. In my opinion this game is all about community, meet some friends, get a guild, explore, and leveling will come as you learn. forget about questing until you learn whats important, and work on getting some friends to level with or a guild to help. =)

What i meant by same as DAoC was that you grind to level. I know this isnt anything like it

And i wasn't worried about questing just figured it was worth it to do your class quest. But I agree with you I have a RL friend that has played EQ a lot and he told me pretty much the same thing.

[criddopher]

usually the important quest parts of the text are in [ brackets ]. you just repeat that back to the person, like :
what about the brackets?
and the npc says some more stuff. sometimes you gotta play with your wording.


im pretty certain the p1999 wiki has some beginner guides to kinda help you out with just starting.

the other guy def had a point, if you arent in an area thats populated, move to one. this game is all about community and for the most part is very very hard to do alone.

[fischsemmel]

There ARE newbie guides.

http://wiki.project1999.org/index.php/Jval2529%27s_Guide_for_People_Coming_from_Modern_M MOs

http://wiki.project1999.org/index.php/Dumbledorf%27s_Norrath_in_a_Nutshell:_A_Beginner%2 7s_Guide

http://wiki.project1999.org/index.php/Main_Page

http://wiki.project1999.org/index.php/Ultimate_Leveling_While_Making_Money_Guide


It just happens that the "Getting Started" post is much like EQ itself. It gives you just what you absolutely need to get going, then sets you loose without any more guidance than that.

Really though. Even someone coming from a modern MMO should know how to use google. "p1999 newbie guide" or "p1999 guides" or "help i'm new to p1999!!!" will turn up discussion posts similar to this one, those guides, the wiki, and maybe even the atlas pages.

[Caridry]

the only class quest that matters is the epic, and some equipment quests mid level, friends/leveling buddies are more important.

i know when im looking for someone to fill a spot in a group i type /who all friends before i type /who all {class}

[webrunner5]

I can feel your pain lol. I remember when I first started EQ I was totally lost.

The best advice I can give you is to group up with someone and ask for their help. You are never going to figure out all the stuff needed by yourself. Best to farm bone chips and HQ Bear Hides to make some plat for gear. It is just going to take time trust me.

This game is hard as heck even for people that know the game. The classic aspect of this game makes it damn hard. That is why Sony kept making changes to it to make it a bit easier. So don't give up. There is a lot of pride in this game just to make a good toon with good gear. It ain't easy.

[Fultun]

As others have said focus on finding a group of close leveled folks to group with, if you get lucky you come across a couple players with the same schedule as you and will end up with a steady partner or 2.

Any class quests worth doing wont be til later on, and any part that is low level will be a breeze to run through by then.

Ask, in group, questions you may have during downtime between pulls if there is any.

As far as maps and figuring out where to go, notice specific landmarks as you travel. After 6-7 years of being away from Norrath, I was able to easily find my way around less common zones based on landmarks I recalled from my time on live, and of course the help of EQAtlas maps.

And remember, unlike many of the newer games, mobs won't quit chasing you until you break agro by using Feign Death(Monk, Necro), or zoning. So don't beleive you've outrun them just because you don't see them, they're still coming. :)

[Caridry]

And remember, unlike many of the newer games, mobs won't quit chasing you until you break agro by using Feign Death(Monk, Necro), or zoning. So don't beleive you've outrun them just because you don't see them, they're still coming. :)

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