Completely new to EQ!

[Mblake1981]

Originally Posted by Griffo76 [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Good afternoon all,

I just thought I'd drop a quick hello and gather people's thoughts on the best place for a newbie to start? Blue? Green? I'm from the UK, I do hope there's an EU player base as well as a US?

In the late 90's early 00's, Asheron's Call and Ultima Online always took precedence in my MMO world. I have never played EQ in any form. I feel as though I've missed out and I want to come and experience EQ in it's classic form. I have no doubt the learning curve for EQ will be steep (something I'm really looking forward to, I had trouble answering the question on Forum registration! [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.])

Thanks in advance for any replies and I look forward to seeing some of you in Norrath when I get started!

Hello Griffo,

P99 is the closest you can find to classic but of course there are differences. P99 is its own animal really. Part of what makes an MMORPG is the player base, how many table top people are around etc.

This era of EQ is known for its near complete lack of hand holding. Players or the Wiki page will be your guide. Note: Something you will not get to experience here on P99 that was very much part of classic eq was trawling through user web pages searching for information. It's pretty much all compiled and ready for your use, there is hardly any guess work involved.

EQ is a buggy game full of glitches (that early Windows computer game nostalgia). The ones that are still in game have become part of smart game play. For example, careful where you sit in a dungeon.

Also a word to the wise, never afk at a dungeon zone in. Always find a safe spot before leaving the keyboard.

Have a good one.

Edit: Before I forget, while these servers are locked in that they never change or progress, the players do. Mega guilds will come and go, the same players stay around. Some of them were the best players ever on EQ and still have titles from back in the day. Some changes are not permanent so remember that when 'EQ Drama' strikes and it will strike. (its part of the game)

Be aware:

We are all 300lb men with ripped 6-pack abs, we are all multi-millionaire Lawyers who practice Medicine and only date 10/10 playboy bunnies in our mom's basement. -P99 forum culture.