I tried to like it... I really tried...advice?

[Genedin]

I was so excited upon hearing about proj1999 through a random reddit post a few months ago.

I've been lvl 31 for 2 months now and can't muster the will to log back on. I really got back into EQ when i found out about this server, played a lot and then really lost heart out when I figured out everyone had millions of plat and just solo'd to 60 with a fungi tunic.

Everything I missed about EQ...the community, keeping up your reputation to get groups and make friends, trying hard to get rare items, and end game content... oh man how disappointed was I when i heard that it is all dominated by one guild so I didnt really have the option to jump into a naggy raid and fulfill my nostalgia....though I did learn the term "poop socking' which is fantastic.

Really wishing there was a server like this with a good pop but wasn't so old that everyone has 5 lvl 60's with millions of plat so I could be on the same level as others or at least somewhere close.


Are there any other severs out like this? I'm pretty sure this is my only real option but I'd love to hear if there is.


Spare me the "don't like it leave" or "don't be a cry baby" posts. I'm fully aware of the sentiments of the poop sock posse that frequents this message board.

[Nordenwatch]

don't like it? leave. don't be a cry baby.

[Honest]

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

don't like it? leave. don't be a cry baby.

oh, and well played.

[quido]

If I believed everything every loser on this server ever said, I would quit too. Why quit before you even really try to get what you want?

[rsloans84]

Theres a new sleeper server post somewhere maybe that would make u happier? Im sure theres several lowly characters around

[falkun]

There's the sleeper (epicemu.com) and EQClassic (eqclassic.org). However, Sleeper is horribly un-classic and EQClassic isn't even in Alpha testing yet, so you'll have to wait. There is a Live option, but that goes up through PoP, and that is EQMac (eqmac.com). P99/R99 is not all trash, and there is lots to be done outside the raid scene. Do not be lazy and wait for groups, be proactive and make your own. You'd be amazed what you can accomplish if you put your mind to it.

[odiecat99]

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

There's the sleeper (epicemu.com) and EQClassic (eqclassic.org). However, Sleeper is horribly un-classic and EQClassic isn't even in Alpha testing yet, so you'll have to wait. There is a Live option, but that goes up through PoP, and that is EQMac (eqmac.com). P99/R99 is not all trash, and there is lots to be done outside the raid scene. Do not be lazy and wait for groups, be proactive and make your own. You'd be amazed what you can accomplish if you put your mind to it.

well said mate

[Genedin]

Well, it's funny you comment this because you are one of the reasons I started feeling this way Guido.

I duo'd with your Necro killing Aviaks. Very friendly btw not blaming you for anything.

However, it seemed to put me in the mindset that even if I grind out for the next few months and level to 60 I still won't be 1/50th as elite as most of the people playing this game due to the fact that I'm coming in so late. And what's the point of playing everquest if you cant show off a little.

When I started playing again I had such a nostalgia burst, my biggest motivation was leveling to 50 so I could kill Nafagen again. I get on these forums and read about how pretty much everything is perma-camped and there is really no room for casual players end game at all.

Hey, maybe I am mistaken but that's the perspective I have gained this far and it's holding me back.

I realize I do kind of sound like a bitch, but it is what it is.

[Faerie Blossom]

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

I realize I do kind of sound like a bitch...

There's nothing "kind of" about it, you most definitely are acting like a bitch. If you want to show off a little like the other players, you'll have to put in the time just like they did. There are a ton of casual raid guilds on blue that accomplish impressive things, but you'll never make it there with them because you're too busy complaining about how you can't do it.

TMO/FE have a monopoly on a lot of things sure, but once Velious is released this will be alleviated somewhat. And if your goal is to kill Nagafen, then you should get the levels and then work on the community aspect of EQ you claim to miss so much. Get enough people interested in making it a reality, and then use your diplomatic skills to receive permission from the monopolies to attempt it. I think you'd be surprised what a little dedication, tact and patience can accomplish here.

[Gadwen]

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

And what's the point of playing everquest if you cant show off a little.

Do you play a monk?