People new to p99, Green or Teal?

[bbsmitz]

So as a complete newcomer to p99 (never played on Blue), I'm kind of curious where, if anywhere, the people who started playing just recently (say last month or so if people showed up for the beta as well) are clustering.

Edit: I should add, I've been playing on Green. Just curious where others ended up.

[Lone Gnome]

play the lower pop one, teal

[Danth]

They're pretty equivalent. Populations aren't even all that much different. Flip a coin.

Danth

[bbsmitz]

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

They're pretty equivalent. Populations aren't even all that much different. Flip a coin.

Danth

It seems that in Teal, the number of players in popular regions at peak times is actually pretty similar to that of Green, but somewhere like Everfrost (which I'm sort of taking as a proxy) usually only has about 50% the number of players. I was curious as to whether this might be down to a difference in experience levels of the two servers (as opposed to simply people being pushed towards less popular areas to level).

[bubur]

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

It seems that in Teal, the number of players in popular regions at peak times is actually pretty similar to that of Green, but somewhere like Everfrost (which I'm sort of taking as a proxy) usually only has about 50% the number of players. I was curious as to whether this might be down to a difference in experience levels of the two servers (as opposed to simply people being pushed towards less popular areas to level).

I have felt similarly to this perspective - a lot of ppl went to teal to do the high density zones and quest work w/ relative ease, so you'll not find unrest camp or manastone wide open on teal, for example

But if you're one of the soloists and experienced in what you can do, no doubt there's way more open on teal. That means there is a good slice for duo'ers and small groups too

My only gripe is EC on teal isn't as good as green. The economy is slower by long shot. It's harder to farm items and sell them on the fly. That's a big part of classic to me and it may impact your decision OP

[bbsmitz]

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

I have felt similarly to this perspective - a lot of ppl went to teal to do the high density zones and quest work w/ relative ease, so you'll not find unrest camp or manastone wide open on teal, for example

But if you're one of the soloists and experienced in what you can do, no doubt there's way more open on teal. That means there is a good slice for duo'ers and small groups too

My only gripe is EC on teal isn't as good as green. The economy is slower by long shot. It's harder to farm items and sell them on the fly. That's a big part of classic to me and it may impact your decision OP

My gameplay preferences run far more towards taking my time and exploring instead of trying to blitz through levels and farm plat. I'm not that experienced, but I'm playing an enchanter so can solo if I need to (aka learn by dying). However, my ideal situation would be duo-ing/small group play and my only concern with Teal was that it's not going to have enough population outside the popular areas to support that. Perhaps I'll just have to take the initiative somewhere like EC or Qeynos Hills to get some people together and then travel somewhere else.

Cheers for your feedback.

[Crovax]

Blue seems perfect for you if you just started. Most people are out of the starting areas now and you will find grouping in your teens to progress from there. And lots of people to group with

Also.

Teal seems perfect for you if you just started. Slightly less people but that really pays off if you go to any place that only has a few camps and you don't have to wait on a list too long to join.

Both work [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.] I would point to teal just to up the population but I doubt that is your intention lol.

[Arvan]

they aren't even its like 60/40 more on green, but it's not too far off

[Spock2020]

Steamfont, gfaydark and nektulos still have plenty of people on teal if that can help. Not sure other zones.

[Bonscot]

I like to group a lot with my Bard so the higher population on Green is what drew me.