New here and can't wait.

Volga · #1 04-15-2010, 01:56 AM

It was April of 99 when my GF at the time bought me a copy of EQ for my 26th birthday. I think I blinked about 11 times for the rest of the year. Here I am almost exactly 11 years later chomping at the bit waiting eagerly to start my toon. What a great game.

Camping my Trainer Shield, selling Mino axes in Freeport (some serious shipping and handling there) and attending auctions in the Common Lands... oh boy =) These were good times in gaming...

I can't wait to jump in and get playing again - it looks like there is a well established community and a hands on development team so I think this is going to be awesome.

Not sure if there are any familiar faces but I was Tylaric on the Rathe, then Tylaric on Brell (Original) and ultimatley Tylaric on Firiona Vie.. I'd have to say my real EQ experience happened on Brell though - all the discovery, great friends in the guild (Tiarc), and many many 1sts.

In game - I'll be Tylaric the Wizard (again) - I should prolly change my forum name to Tylaric too =) /petition

Anyhow - nuff rambling..

/shout BOAT !!

Ektar · #2 04-15-2010, 02:01 AM

mino axes aren't really in demand (though I remember that being my first weapon beyond the rusty crap you find on decaying skeletons [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]).. and the auction channel is server wide with nfp as the main hub.

However, everything else will be sure to please you!

Volga · #3 04-15-2010, 02:03 AM

Those were my memories of the game =0.. I'm sure folks know where to get better than thier Mino axe now hehe but back in 99 - that was some srs dps ! [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

LazyFuj · #4 04-15-2010, 02:18 AM

you can now /shout TRANSLOCATOR instead of BOAT!

welcome.

Tudana · #5 04-15-2010, 07:04 AM

welcome [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

one good thing with the Translocator PH Vs the BOAT is you can still skill up fishing!
so bring lots of bait and a pole for the wait on the docks [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

just last week...
I was waiting in OOT for the Translocator spawn fishing off the dock and below me someone was messing around in the water. next thing I know This large skark comes flying out of the water after him!!!

brings me to believe the best bait in EQ is a gnome! I`ll be sure to bring one with me next time!

true story.

Volga · #6 04-15-2010, 07:08 AM

omg omg omg I can't wait..

I've decided.. I'm going to Go Necro for my 1st toon. Can solo, can bring it for the group - and can farm to support what will ultimately become a serious alt rabbit - 3 EQEmu accounts - oh yes.. there will be alts.

The exp penalties - are they class based or racially based.. Any literature on this? I can't seem to find any.

Nedala · #7 04-15-2010, 07:14 AM

Welcom to the server, youll enjoy [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

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Originally Posted by Volga [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

3 EQEmu accounts - oh yes.. there will be alts.

no 2-boxing allowed btw

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The exp penalties - are they class based or racially based.. Any literature on this? I can't seem to find any.

Both:

All hybrids(sk,bard,pal,ranger) have 40% exp penaltie.
Races with exp penalties are ogre and troll as far as i know.
Biggest exp penaltie has a troll-sk (68%?) i think. Monks have 20% exp penaltie and all int caster 10% (im not 100% sure about this).
Warrior and rogue(?) have 10% bonus and i think halflings too.

Thats what i remember so far i cant assure you its 100% right, im sure somone will correct me if not [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Volga · #8 04-15-2010, 07:17 AM

Thanks Nedala,

Yup - I'm cool with no boxing - I can watch a movie on one monitor (or work .... crazy talk) and game on the other..

Good news on the exp penalties as I had planned an Inkie Necro with possible tendencies towards Gnome.. will be some coin tossing going on over the next 24 hours. Either way, looks like I'll be ok.

ukaking · #9 04-15-2010, 07:36 AM

You sound as excited as I was to start playing EQ in its classic form again. Although my origins started in 2000 a month after the release of Kunark. I only played Iksar for five years on Live. I was 24 when I bought the game and havent been able to break its pull, obviously.
My wife now plays P1999 with me as we started a week or so before the server went down. We are level 5 barb warrior(Bloodwulf) and shaman(Naysa) hanging out in Blackburrow. Its super fun but I honestly cant wait for the release of Kunark as that is where my heart lies.
Welcome to P1999 buddy!

Bayleo · #10 04-15-2010, 11:21 AM

Welcome sir! Glad to have you.