Notable Changes in Kunark ?

[SejalTraurig]

The thing I am looking forward to the most is Chardok.. Some of the best times I had in EQ were there.. Those who went there with me learned that no class pulled Chardok nearly as well as a chanter.. It was the ONLY place I could pull that well.. But it was an absolute blast [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

[Loke]

I am not putting a considerable amount of thought into it, just kind of shooting from the hip, but I guess the first few changes that come to mind are:

-Rogues getting epic increases their damage immensely.
-Wizards get awesomer
-Shaman. Torpor. Nuff said.
-Monks get another race AND 2HB becomes a viable option due to introduction of decent 2HB Weapons.

Also the clicky effects on a few of the class armor pieces are really helpful. Discs definitely help certain classes out, although I remember especially in velious defensive disc playing a major role on raids. I think whoever said dragon/plane loot out-does kunark group based loot is mistaken. Also, melees get a lot of help with an increased availability of non-raid haste items (FBSS / Mith2hander are really the only viable items for non-raiders prior to that).

I'm sure there are a number of things I missed, but those are the first to come to mind.

[isitatomic]

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

I think whoever said dragon/plane loot out-does kunark group based loot is mistaken.

Please note I was only speaking from a wizard's perspective. I remember being exponentially more excited about upgrades from Kunark to Velious than classic to Kunark. In fact, I kind of wish you would prove me wrong.

[Loke]

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

Please note I was only speaking from a wizard's perspective. I remember being exponentially more excited about upgrades from Kunark to Velious than classic to Kunark. In fact, I kind of wish you would prove me wrong.

Ah didn't get that. I would still say there are a number of good upgrades that are one groupable for wizards come kunark. Hiero Cloak, that shield from CoM, Frog robe, umm.. I didn't play a wizard so not 100% and too lazy to scour the internet.. but I guess maybe they don't get hooked up as much as other classes.. I really don't know wizard loot in kunark all that well.

[Aeolwind]

We have the spawn log for Kunark, so that part should be fine within reason. Honestly, the only thing you should see as far as content wise, is not being able to chain the keys & do any serious faction work towards being non-kos in Chardok.

[Malrubius]

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

We have the spawn log for Kunark, so that part should be fine within reason. Honestly, the only thing you should see as far as content wise, is not being able to chain the keys & do any serious faction work towards being non-kos in Chardok.

The keychain thing I understand, since that was a later convenience. But why wouldn't killing the goblins in Droga increase faction with Brood of Di`Zok, like it used to?

Just curious - thanks!

[Loke]

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

The keychain thing I understand, since that was a later convenience. But why wouldn't killing the goblins in Droga increase faction with Brood of Di`Zok, like it used to?

Just curious - thanks!

I think Brood of Dizok faction was added as part of the Chardok revamp. Don't quote me on that, since I don't really remember, but seems to me that was the case. Honestly, if the Chardok we're going to see in game is the itemized one, I really don't see a reason why killing gobs and skins/salts wouldn't be in the game also.

[Gorroth]

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

The keychain thing I understand, since that was a later convenience. But why wouldn't killing the goblins in Droga increase faction with Brood of Di`Zok, like it used to?

Just curious - thanks!

I'm interested in knowing that as well. Chardok factions and quests added more content without giving access to overpowered items, especially once you consider the amount of effort to complete the quests.

[Zanti]

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

Honestly, the only thing you should see as far as content wise, is not being able to chain the keys & do any serious faction work towards being non-kos in Chardok.

Please elaborate on Chardok faction when you get a chance!

[Swindle]

Mages get CoTH, which will get nerfed eventually. Then they beign their long decline into Velious where they end up as Mod Rod PEZ dispensers on raids.

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