Couple Questions From A Potential New Player

[ripwind]

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

Thirding the lots-of-good-people statement. Grallos the level 20 SK here, just arrived to the server a few weeks ago, and nearly everyone I have met has been friendly and helpful. I find good groups in dungeons across Norrath and I even got some random gear in my single-digit levels from much higher level people who took pity on my untwinked self. Overall my experience has been nothing but positive.

Agreed. Actually grouped with Grallos last night in Upper Guk. Had a great time! We even had a full, well-balanced group for the majority of the night.

I think this server is pretty great. It's all about the people you surround yourself with I suppose. There are no more jerks here than there were on live. Probably even less.

[CleverName]

Thank you all for your responses.

It is a bummer that monks are overplayed. Might there be suggestions for other classes that are needed, can solo relatively well on odd times and have a chance, albeit slim, of getting their epic? I do not mind playing any role, I have fun from healing to tanking to pew pew.

I think once I obtain a copy of titanium somehow today, I will install the game and try to get up and running.

[Lyra]

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

I obtain a copy of titanium

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

This lovely server requires EQ:Titanium Edition. You should look around for it.

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

Unequivocally, This Online Remerged Rendition of Everquest, Necessitates The
Installation of Simply the
Best Edition, Specifically, Titanium

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

Yaaarr.... I live to dress as a PIRATE in order to keep the evil spirits at BAY. I also enjoy eatting ORGanic applesauce for lunch.

If you SEARCH FOR EVERQUEST TITANIUM long enough you will find it.

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Playing classic Everquest
is
really
amazing, however
there is definately some setup involved.
eventually, though, you'll
be running
around antonica
yelling "That's my mob! Ihad the first
dot
on it! and
raging about killsteals and
ganking.

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[xCry0x]

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

Thank you all for your responses.

It is a bummer that monks are overplayed. Might there be suggestions for other classes that are needed, can solo relatively well on odd times and have a chance, albeit slim, of getting their epic? I do not mind playing any role, I have fun from healing to tanking to pew pew.

I think once I obtain a copy of titanium somehow today, I will install the game and try to get up and running.

Just as in live the main classes are Warrior, Cleric, Enchanter, Shaman, Monk, Rogue, (bard) with Pal, Sk, Ranger, Wiz, Mage all to some extent falling outside the 'ideal' group comp (not to say they are not needed!) and then tons of necro/druids running around soloing.

That said, there may be a lot of monks and rogues but guilds also need monks and rogues as they are 2 of the primary dps classes. They also benefit from being able to actually complete their epics without forking out 350k+ to buy dragon loot making it easier to reach your DPS potential.

We have a running joke in our guild that within a week of getting a monk their epic you never see them online again unless you are raiding fear. One day we will have 5 monks show up for a raid, the next day we have 1. I would rather have 5 monks than 1 any day of the week because it is not like extra monks do not add value. Classes like shaman on the other hand you only really need a few, having 1 is needed, 2 makes it easier to buff, 5 means 2 are buffing while 3 are afk.

[Lojik]

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

Thank you all for your responses.

It is a bummer that monks are overplayed. Might there be suggestions for other classes that are needed, can solo relatively well on odd times and have a chance, albeit slim, of getting their epic? I do not mind playing any role, I have fun from healing to tanking to pew pew.

I think once I obtain a copy of titanium somehow today, I will install the game and try to get up and running.

I am for sure going with a druid now. Would I be terrible to roll a half elf druid?

Anything I need to know after install the game? Any must dos? I have read the stickies and guides and have a pretty good idea, but things i missed are like a guide of where to level and whatnot. It has been a long, long time since I had my hands on this game. Like 2 months after Velious dropped.

Thank you all for your opinions.

Somewhat ironic that you lean towards playing a druid because monks are overplayed, as druid is always highest in the /who all count whenever I check. I think most played class goes like Druid>Monk>Shaman...after that I forget. Probably something like Necro>Cler>Enc>Mage, with Wiz>Rang>Pal at the bottom, although lately I've seen more wizards on.

[Vexenu]

If you're consistently having negative experiences on this server, you need to recognize the fact that YOU are the common link involved in all of them. More likely than not you are simply coming across as unpleasant in your interactions with other players, which causes them to be unpleasant in return.

Honestly, if you can't get along with the vast majority of people you encounter in this game, you have abysmal social skills. Be friendly and helpful, and most people will be so in return. Some won't, but that's life.

[Davardo]

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

If you're consistently having negative experiences on this server, you need to recognize the fact that YOU are the common link involved in all of them. More likely than not you are simply coming across as unpleasant in your interactions with other players, which causes them to be unpleasant in return.

Honestly, if you can't get along with the vast majority of people you encounter in this game, you have abysmal social skills. Be friendly and helpful, and most people will be so in return. Some won't, but that's life.

I am friendly and helpful, ForumQuesters just seem to think everyone has rainbows coming out of their asses and are always on the lookout to help others. Far from the truth.

EDIT: Blue and Red are exact opposites. Everyone spouts Blue as friendly when they are cocksuckers. Red is spouted as basement dwelling trolls when they are actually pretty nice.

And I like that everyone keeps saying how I am stuck in my 20s, not so, I just can't stand the ignorance here long enough to get past the 20s.

[Halius]

I have only been on the server for about 3 weeks now, I don't play often as I have family obligations, work, and school. That being said however, I only have a level 6 mage and I have already been helped out multiple times.

Example 1: I was given a port for free by a druid (Hobiewan) so I could get to Freeport from Qeynos, he then followed me to get my corpse and bind me in Freeport for free, also gave me a werewolf pelt to sell to help with cash for spells and gear. Thanks again!

Example 2: I was soloing in EC and a random cleric (Halmir I think) gave me and my pet some uber buffs and I blazed through level 5 killing yellow/red mobs. Thanks!

Example 3: I got enough money to buy my first stat items (a couple +2 int rings) and was given a bonus +10 hp +10 mana bracelet for being a new player. Can't remember the traders name off the top of my head but Thank you!

Everyone generally seems to be nice if you don't harass people and are kind in return. Granted I have a long way to go before the raid scene as I don't play much but I'm sure it will be competitive. No different than EQ when I first played so it doesn't bother me, there is always competition even for group spots, thats why EQ is great, doesn't make it bad game. And FYI there are always douchebags in any game and in RL so just deal with it.

[xCry0x]

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

I have only been on the server for about 3 weeks now, I don't play often as I have family obligations, work, and school. That being said however, I only have a level 6 mage and I have already been helped out multiple times.

Example 1: I was given a port for free by a druid (Hobiewan) so I could get to Freeport from Qeynos, he then followed me to get my corpse and bind me in Freeport for free, also gave me a werewolf pelt to sell to help with cash for spells and gear. Thanks again!

Example 2: I was soloing in EC and a random cleric (Halmir I think) gave me and my pet some uber buffs and I blazed through level 5 killing yellow/red mobs. Thanks!

Example 3: I got enough money to buy my first stat items (a couple +2 int rings) and was given a bonus +10 hp +10 mana bracelet for being a new player. Can't remember the traders name off the top of my head but Thank you!

Everyone generally seems to be nice if you don't harass people and are kind in return. Granted I have a long way to go before the raid scene as I don't play much but I'm sure it will be competitive. No different than EQ when I first played so it doesn't bother me, there is always competition even for group spots, thats why EQ is great, doesn't make it bad game. And FYI there are always douchebags in any game and in RL so just deal with it.

I am awesome.



Anyways, this was really similar to how my experience was when I started and I know I try to keep the trend going as much as I can. I also know I am very far from alone in this.

[Halius]

Originally Posted by xCry0x [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

I am awesome.

Lol yes and thanks for the buffs.