Who will be going from Blue99 to Red99?

[phoenix182]

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

I'd do Sullon Zek ruleset. That was fun till PoK ruined it.

This. It's why I quit EQ originally actually.

Just a question that I must have missed the answer to: Is there 'official word' that there's even going to be a Red server? I mean, we're still dealing with bugs and issues from initial EQ launch, never mind Kunark/Vellious.

[Crenshinabon]

Originally Posted by phoenix182 [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Is there 'official word' that there's even going to be a Red server?

We have a couple devs that say it is almost complete and is happening.
Unfortunatly the only thing Rogean has said really seems to be about pvp rules. No promises made about server release. He has also said that in IRC he talks about updates. So pretty sure one is coming. Just not sure when.

[Crenshinabon]

PoK and somewhat Luclin killed pvp. Shit, and EQ in general as its classic form.
Ill play Red, I played non pvp for a bit, got a decent level and got kinda bored. Pretty sure pvp would hold me again.
I would love some kind of non weapon item loot, but will play anyways.

[mwatt]

My guess is that they will see 300 to 400 during prime time in the beginning. A lot of people who are curious will check it out and of course there will be the PVP lovers. In the long run, I expect population to decline to around 200 prime time. Most "classic" EQ lovers will grow tired of the antics and smack talk that will be SOP there.

[georgie]

ironic how the graph color for staying blue is red and going red is blue/purple.

[Ravenlof]

red all the way

[XgrimX]

man gonna be a lot of people. 80 pvps on red server woot have fun losers

[mokfarg]

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

man gonna be a lot of people. 80 pvps on red server woot have fun losers

I bet alot of people will be on it a little while just because it's a fresh new start. After that wears off people will most likely move back to project 1999

[georgie]

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

I bet alot of people will be on it a little while just because it's a fresh new start. After getting griefed off the server people will most likely move back to project 1999

[vinx]

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

If this is true someone should have brought it up sooner. If two players hand in PoD books can they not heal each other?

Yes, they can heal each other but...
its totally NOT the same thing

Turning in your books DOES NOT equate to red pvp
turning in your books on a blue server is basically running around with auto /duel on for anyone else with it on, problem is....
there are tons of players running around with it OFF

That does not = pvp.. pvp opens up contention for item camps, raids and disputes
you cant solve any problems or do any of the above if blues dont want to /duel you (be red)

The other function of turning in your book is...
that it ONLY allows you to recieve beneficial buffs/heals/ports from others who are also red
(to stop anyones blue buddies from creating an unfair battle in a duel type scenerio)

So...
turning in your book opens up pvp capability to other reds, but cripples any long term or any serious play on a blue oriented server
and in short, turning in your book is equal to an enclosed, ongoing multiple duel ability (with limitations)

imo, being able to kill someone on EQ (outside of pnp) goes in this order:
1) duel - (single pvp)
2) turn in your book for "pvp" status - (multiple duels, cut off from the rest of the population)
3) play on a pvp server for "Red" status - (open or general pvp)

So you understand why "Reds" laugh at suggestions when they are asked to turn in their books and play pvp on a blue server
who would in all honesty, create an unfair environment or limit themselves (group/guild) to the rest of the server?