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[MaCtastic]

Originally Posted by cd288 [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

As far as epics go, paying for everything sounds extremely boring and lame. Part of the fun with epics is the feeling of accomplishment having done the whole quest. Not only the great feeling when you finally finish all the grindy solo parts, but also having people come together to help you with the portions that you need multiple groups (or at least a group) to take down. That’s what EQ is all about.

If you’re paying for your entire epic you might as well go play WoW or some other “single player MMO”. Farming plat solo and then buying your epic and avoiding all interaction with others…seems like you’re missing the point of what makes EQ great

You aren’t wrong. Some people see this as an economics problem; others want to enjoy it just as you’ve said. I prefer your route myself.

[cd288]

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

You aren’t wrong. Some people see this as an economics problem; others want to enjoy it just as you’ve said. I prefer your route myself.

Yeah I mean I’m not judging people for soloing. I’ve soloed some characters almost entirely. But then I ask myself why am I playing on P99 if that’s what I want to do? If I want to solo the whole way I could play way easier and honestly more “fun” MMOs on the solo side - although soloing Is still boring overall but at least it’s more engaging in other MMOs.

EQ is about that player to player interaction. Soloing everything defeats the point of playing the game.

[tadkins]

Originally Posted by cd288 [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

EQ is about that player to player interaction. Soloing everything defeats the point of playing the game.

What does one do if they can't get groups? Like if they play a wizard, or just don't have much in the way of connections at all?

[Videri]

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

What does one do if they can't get groups? Like if they play a wizard, or just don't have much in the way of connections at all?

He's right. You gotta make friends. You have to make connections. Help others and they will help you.

One advantage wizards have is they can port around and collect themselves a group. Also, they solo faster than most groups exp.

[tadkins]

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

He's right. You gotta make friends. You have to make connections. Help others and they will help you.

One advantage wizards have is they can port around and collect themselves a group. Also, they solo faster than most groups exp.

I've helped tons of people with CR ports throughout the months. One dude I helped with a CR port when he was next in line for the elder beads loot, and it was because of me that he got them in time.

Just yesterday on my lowbie ranger I was able to help someone with a tracking job.

Never once have I seen a return on investment for any of that though. Whenever it comes time for me to need assistance, my friends the crickets come out to sing. I'm just so tired of trying.

[Aeaolena]

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

What does one do if they can't get groups? Like if they play a wizard, or just don't have much in the way of connections at all?

I had a druid main on live early 2000's and one of the best things I learned was just to be the one who forms the group.


And as a teleportation class, you have a built in advantage of being able to offer a lift to anyone you are trying to pull from your /who all's. I'll try to explain the best way I can, because I think I've seen you express this problem on another thread.


How to get a group as a Teleporter. DIY method.
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Lets say you're low 40's and you go into solb and you ooc "camp check" and there's no one doing Champion/Priest. If I remember correctly, it's a good camp for 40-48 range.

Ideally you want a cleric, a tank, a cc, and 3 dps. So you slot yourself into one of the DPS slots and try to recruit the most important class first- a cleric.

/who all cleric 40 48

Do not add "lfg" to your search, you don't need to: Look at what zone they are in instead. Are they in guk or another exp zone? Probably already grouped. Have a LFG tag? Perfect, ask them first. Otherwise, just look for who isn't in an exp zone and shoot them a tell. Shoot every single one a tell without waiting for a response, starting with the person who looks the most promising level.

/tell cleric "Hey! Interested in a solb Priest/Champ group? I can give you a lift." . If someone says Yes, then just tell anyone else who replies "sorry, already found someone =(" or "Just found someone, Sorry. Ty for replying though =("

Once you have the cleric, just repeat, but mention that you have a cleric.

/who all war 40 48
/who all pal 40 48
/who all shad 40 48

Look at the zones, send tells to everyone who seems promising, but /tell Tank "Hey! Interested in forming up a solb Priest/Champ group? Got a cleric already, and I can give you a lift." or "/tell Tank "interested in a priest/champ group? Got a cleric, and can port"

Again, you are sending a tell to everyone who might be interested (is not in an exp zone already) in a rocket-fire fashion. Not waiting for a reply before sending the next one. If you can't find a traditional tank, a monk on the higher end of the level-span is great too.

Once you have the cleric/tank..

/who all enchanter 40 48
/who all bard 40 48

/tell Crowdcontrol "Hey! Forming up a Priest/Champ group in solb. Have cleric, warrior and evac/dps so far, filling other spots. Interested? I can pick you up."

/who all monk 40 48
/who all rogue 40 48
/who all shaman 40 48
etc, etc

/tell DPS "Hey! Forming up a Priest/Champ group in solb. Have cleric, tank, enc, evac/dps so far.. looking for another dps. Want to join us? I can pick you up"


Now you have your group, and you are in it, because you formed it. It formed quickly, because you advertised what classes you already had as you sent tells and people felt safer saying 'yes'. As people leave and get replaced from your group, if they did a good job - shoot them a tell saying so and asking if you may add them to your friends list. Most of the time, they'll say "Sure!" or "Thank you! added you too".

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Thank you for coming to my how-to-get-groups-as-a-teleporter Ted talk.

[Aeaolena]

Oh!

And don't forget your worth as an evac class. Everyone's biggest fear while leveling is that the group won't be good, and they'll spend half their available time doing a long CR. In certain zones like Sebilis CR's are a pain in the neck. You provide the group a "get out of jail free" card - so make sure you mention that if you try OOC'ing that you're LFG first.

/ooc 57 Wiz (Evac/DPS) LFG


Good luck !

[PatChapp]

Originally Posted by cd288 [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Yeah I mean I’m not judging people for soloing. I’ve soloed some characters almost entirely. But then I ask myself why am I playing on P99 if that’s what I want to do? If I want to solo the whole way I could play way easier and honestly more “fun” MMOs on the solo side - although soloing Is still boring overall but at least it’s more engaging in other MMOs.

EQ is about that player to player interaction. Soloing everything defeats the point of playing the game.

While soloing I'm usually either half afk, or chatting with friends/guild chat. You don't need to be in a group to interact. Grouping is fine and fun but it's not always an option for real life