new player questions
 

I have been playing on a different EQEmu throughout the years, but am looking to return here, got a level 3 druid or 11 mage I think I will be playing. It's definitely a culture shock going from 18boxing with MQ2 to 1boxing on P99, and I'm trying to read up as much as I can.

1. Is there a general chat channel? /join 1 etc? Misty Thicket is lonely.
2. 2boxing is obviously strictly forbidden, this will remain so in Velious/future? Noticed Beta allows 2boxing.
3. Maps.. whats the most frequent method for getting old maps/connected zones since they arent allowed in game?
4. I got 3 gold, 80 silver, is there anything unique to this server that new peeps can farm to sell to older players?
5. Is grouping still viable? Obviously level 3 is a bit early to bother with groups.
6. Any estimation on Velious Release date?
7. Any other advice?


Thanks :)

No. There is an IRC channel, though, and there are casual leveling guilds you can join.

Yes.

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

http://wiki.project1999.com/Players:Newbie#Platinum

Yes. You can go group at Orc Hill in Kelethin at level 3. Crushbone, Blackburrow, and EC are all popular for level 5+.

Probably several months.

Read up on this guide: http://wiki.project1999.com/Players:Newbie

Looks like Estu answered all of your questions, but I just wanted to say welcome to the server! Send me a /tell if you ever need a free port! =)

Thanks! been playing for an hour or two, getting my bearings back. The wiki helps a lot.