New player but confused

[h0tr0d (shaere)]

If you're having issues with coin leveling a monk untwinked, I soloed a monk on live in 99 to level 50, and one here as well. Hit me up in game with any questions, be on Shaere or Machin probably.

It is most assuredly easier on a pet class to make money, but as a pet class leveling with no help, most of it goes to spells, so you really aren't rich as you start to level. IN fact you're dirt poor for a while.. heh

[Estu]

Originally Posted by h0tr0d (shaere) [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

If you're having issues with coin leveling a monk untwinked, I soloed a monk on live in 99 to level 50, and one here as well. Hit me up in game with any questions, be on Shaere or Machin probably.

It is most assuredly easier on a pet class to make money, but as a pet class leveling with no help, most of it goes to spells, so you really aren't rich as you start to level. IN fact you're dirt poor for a while.. heh

If you're soloing as a monk, though, you're presumably neglecting to take a lot of loot that you might pick up as another class, so I'd be somewhat skeptical that you'll get more money in the end unless you're sporting some 100% WR bags or letting your AC go down the toilet.

[Darklake]

At level 8, naked with nothing more than a cracked staff (better than your fists until level 10) I could handle even cons, so I'm guessing you're carrying your worldly goods with you and are ignoring keeping your weight under 15.

Really, all a monk needs at that level is food, water, bandages and shurikens.

[Lagaidh]

Another alternative to getting geared is by being a trader. Now, being a trader is a complete bore to some folks, and I understand their perspective.

My main is a PAL. Hell, so is my trader, heh. I've geared me and my wife's toon (a DRU) by simply trading in the EC tunnel.

It started slowly. I scraped up the plat to buy a Bloodstained Mantle for about 50p. I sold that one for 125p. I watch the trade window for a gut feeling on the average price for an item. Try to buy below that price, and sell for at or slightly above that average.

We are L30, started in August. I have all my class specific armor that I want (BP, Gaunts, Boots, Legs, Vambraces), except for bracers (I'm just not seeing those for sale! Not once!) a Mithril Two Handed Sword, Diamondine Earrings, Hooded Black Cloak, Thick Banded Belt, the 5AC 55HP rings. I'd even managed to snag a FBSS for 11562 plat but couldn't pass up a straight trade for a Pearl Kedge Totem for my wife.

I'm still wearing a small bronze mask, but hey... I'll get something good.

I know many hate trading, but I have ALWAYS loved it. I'm well geared for L30, and my wife's DRU is already over 200 wis! The only thing we actively camped for was the +6 wis mace in Kithicor (Thanks Heddy, Glaani, Ellipsis et. al.)

I only mention this as an alternative to making a caster alt to just burn for money. The time spent may roughly equal out. I love the thrill of a deal, others want to be actively hunting for money.

I loved this part of live and p99. Kythe (my wife) still calls it a Lag trade when I score a deal in real life.

[Estu]

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

It started slowly. I scraped up the plat to buy a Bloodstained Mantle for about 50p. I sold that one for 125p. I watch the trade window for a gut feeling on the average price for an item. Try to buy below that price, and sell for at or slightly above that average.

Why not use the auction tracker? Do you find that looking at the prices yourself is more reliable?

[Lagaidh]

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

Why not use the auction tracker? Do you find that looking at the prices yourself is more reliable?

I use a mix. For some items, the auction tracker is useful. At times, the data isn't reliable compared to what I see happening in the tunnel.

If the tracker isn't accurate at times, I go with my gut.

It's worked out I suppose. We're geared.

[Panik]

Well thanks all for all the tips. Im not really out to solo but alot of times I cant find a grp.

Having better luck now and started a Necro for the times that I cant get one.

And I didnt know cracked staves where better than fists till 10, someone told me to use fists till I could afford a EBM and use that till 20-30 then switch to fists agin.

[Darklake]

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

And I didnt know cracked staves where better than fists till 10, someone told me to use fists till I could afford a EBM and use that till 20-30 then switch to fists agin.

Monk fists are 5/36 until 10, a cracked staff is 5/32 - same damage but slightly faster. In addition, it keeps your 1HB skill up. At 10 your fists become 6/36, which is a better ratio.

You can get a Cold Iron Morning Star for about 25pp, which is 9/35 - the same ratio as your fists at 25. Much cheaper than an EBM, and not that bad a ratio.

[Cruise]

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

Monk fists are 5/36 until 10, a cracked staff is 5/32 - same damage but slightly faster. In addition, it keeps your 1HB skill up. At 10 your fists become 6/36, which is a better ratio.

You can get a Cold Iron Morning Star for about 25pp, which is 9/35 - the same ratio as your fists at 25. Much cheaper than an EBM, and not that bad a ratio.

Is there anything better at 50 in classic than fists? I remember seeing a thread but can't find it now.

[Rahnza]

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

Is there anything better at 50 in classic than fists? I remember seeing a thread but can't find it now.

The only weapon better than natural fists (14/30 human 14/31 iksar) are Whitened Treant Fists which are dropped in PoSky (14/28). Both of those ratios are insane for classic though.

FYI for the OP as far as what you're getting into:

Monk is one of the hardest classes to play in EverQuest. The beginning levels are rough, and the weight limit will always be annoying. However, they have probably the single hardest skill to master in Classic (and on) in Feign Death. There's so many nuances and mechanics to learn with FD pulling that really makes it an art form that can take months if not years of playing to completely master. A great FD puller is one of the most powerful and significant allies you can have, however. Unfortunately, a lot of people on P99 are ex-EQ veterans and may expect pulling perfection from you, so you may have to put up with some disappointed group mates. Not only do you need to learn the mechanics of feign death itself, but also the layouts, spawns, and timers of dungeons you'll be pulling from.

But as stated, a level 50 monk who knows his shit is one of the most powerful chars you could possess in the game.

Edit: I forgot Wu's Tranquil Fist, which is even better than Whitened Treant Fists. I kinda forgot them because they were so hard to obtain and immediately obsoleted with Kunark, but not sure how rare they are here.