Help non soloable classes

karsten · #1 11-26-2009, 06:42 PM

umm, jez in response to that second post, I do agree with you that some people have trouble leveling and some people don't, but that's based on the fact that some people are more proactive than others, as opposed to whether or not some classes can solo well and some others can't. And i think that's the pivotal point here

hey, there are things that i'd prefer to be different on the server too. I'd like to not have to wait on translocators, for example. I'd ventue though, based on my experiences thusfar, that the focus and vision of the server is to keep it as close to classic as possible as opposed to making changes in order to boost player population, especially if it's done in such a manner as to placate more vocal members of the community

now, all of that said, if there are melees out there that could use a hand leveling up, I'm more than happy to help if i can -- shoot me a tell!

Jereziah · #2 11-26-2009, 07:12 PM

On a slightly less serious but equally important note, I have actually decided to reroll necro as my premiere toon on this server. Once 50, I expect I'll come back and help the bard along (Jereziah).

I figure while doable, it'll be easier to do it in this order and playing a necro is something I never did in classic (played mag then bst).

So, there's nothing left to do but dive in and the first step, as we all know... is to pick a Race/Diety/Name...

Suggestions?

PS: Saw the best EQ name ever just now... Elfis Questley

karsten · #3 11-26-2009, 07:15 PM

bards are really a hard class to play on emu just in general, i leveled one to 60 on vztz and promptly stopped playing him -- if you want to stick with your bard jere i'd be happy to help if i can, the server could really use more

Widan · #4 11-26-2009, 07:20 PM

Log on and try to start a Crushbone group at 3am est. It doesn't matter how proactive you are, people just are not online. When I logged off this morning there were only 73 people playing, and that counts people who just left the client at the character select screen. Many of these players were either close to 50 or sub level 5.

And if you've read my previous posts I stated that I am still leveling my warrior, because that's the class I want to play. I'm not sure how taking a few moments to post my concerns on the forums is somehow making me less proactive in the matter.

I understand the want to keep this server classic, but I think one of the main goals should be increasing the player base as well. Someone who isn't as big of a masochist as me is not going to stick around if their first impression of the server is trying to level up a melee class.

Edit: Can you not kite efficiently with bards here? They should be the one melee class that this thread really doesn't apply to.

karsten · #5 11-26-2009, 07:27 PM

yeah, i see what you're saying, i'd say that the night before thanksgiving ought not to serve as the ideal time though. Even right now though i'm seeing plenty of people /oocing for tanks. What level are you? I'd be happy to shoot you a FS weapon or some plat for bronze or something

Casezilla · #6 11-26-2009, 07:47 PM

I spent a lot of time playing between 12am and 8am PST this last week, and there really are times when there isn't anyone to group with at certain level ranges, especially in some locations, and especially if you are trying to find someone with specific abilities, like healing. It has nothing to do with not being proactive and everything to do with a low population.

karsten · #7 11-26-2009, 07:51 PM

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I spent a lot of time playing between 12am and 8am PST this last week, and there really are times when there isn't anyone to group with at certain level ranges, especially in some locations, and especially if you are trying to find someone with specific abilities, like healing. It has nothing to do with not being proactive and everything to do with a low population.

playing in the middle of the night, check

yaaaflow · #8 11-26-2009, 08:11 PM

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playing in the middle of the night, check

12am to 8am PST is the middle of the night everywhere in the world, check.

Stereotypical American ignorance, check.

Halladar · #9 11-26-2009, 08:23 PM

I think the game is probably more popular in US than anywhere else.

I'd guess that 80% of the player base is american. Just a guess though.

Night and early morning american night owls and europeans? maybe some people from asia?

karsten · #10 11-26-2009, 11:41 PM

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

12am to 8am PST is the middle of the night everywhere in the world, check.

Stereotypical American ignorance, check.

hey, du kannst ja meinen was du willst -- die hauptsache ist, dass die meisten, die hier speilen, auch in den USA wohnen. Hat also in dem sinne ueberhaupt nicht mit deinen behauptungen zu tun

oops, stereotype BUSTED