newb question
 

I am comming from eq live and I was wondering if the newb armor quests/items are in place on this server.

no. the first class set of armor you run into are those from Temple of Ro (like Lambent, Crafted etc)

Iksar have their class specific gear quests in. Like the Monk shackles or Warrior pikes.

The newbie quest armor on live is better than some hate drops.

It won't be seen here ever. It came out well after velious.