Zone overpopulation

[Ravager]

When it comes to groups, if you build it, they will come. Go wherever the hell you want. Whatever class you are, there is a class that will compliment that, get that person there to duo and build from there. Exp modifiers don't matter a whole lot if you're part of a well oiled machine. Find an empty zone with a ton of mobs and you'll make exp faster than anyone in Mistmoore/Sol B/Guk/Seb.

[Vizax_Xaziv]

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

When it comes to groups, if you build it, they will come

Easier said that done many times, unfortunately. There was a ridiculous *46* people in Unrest the other night and we were unsuccessful in getting people to move elsewhere. One individual in the group even said "I'm gonna stay here been on list for FP group for 2 hours now I should be up soon"

[Tuurin]

I think the best solution to the "golden highway" issue is if one or more of the major leveling guilds worked with their populations to move people around. Not sure who that is anymore (ALS? Dawnbreakers? Kittens? IDK) but if one or more of those guilds got the word out to their lower levels to for example set up shop in Befallen vs Crushbone, Najena vs Mistmoore, Droga vs CoM, etc. that might get people to gravitate more toward those other zones. It's tough for individuals to move people around, but maybe guilds could?

[Erati]

try Kedge

[Crede]

Find a few people with similar playtimes and form a trio. Starting at level 1:

Any starting area > Warrens > kerra > nurga > Dalnir > droga > kedge > Chardok.

Congrats no competition and you’ll haul ass to 60.

[Malik_Gynax]

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

Find a few people with similar playtimes and form a trio. Starting at level 1:

Any starting area > Warrens > kerra > nurga > Dalnir > droga > kedge > Chardok.

Congrats no competition and you’ll haul ass to 60.

Warrens at least is seemingly packed at most hours of the day these days with powerlevelers or factioners killing the entire zone. The secret is out on the warrens.

[Clazxiss]

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

Warrens at least is seemingly packed at most hours of the day these days with powerlevelers or factioners killing the entire zone. The secret is out on the warrens.

Darn it! I've been trying to keep the Warrens a secret forever. Bleh.

[solidious77]

None of the mechanics should change; increasing or randomizing zone XP modifiers is a silly idea. Releasing a new server even if its not ready.. is the best solution to most if not all issues pre-60 raid scene; especially server population.

I think -- Part of the problem with the server congestion, is the fact that everyone is so geared there is no longer a requirement of a 6-man group, pretty much ever.. Certainly never for xp!

Side point: I always love the comparisons to classic eq when the p99 economy isn't considered.. I feel like eq was designed for everyone to rock a rusty dagger and shitty cloth clothes for a long time before they get real loots.. Like getting that first RMB from Solb.. such a cool feeling..

Having said the above, I've tried to re-roll naked on p99 a few times to bring back that first-time adventure back, but within a few days of farming silk and bone chips, then crafting javelins, you've got enough plat to fulfill all your twinking needs; having only actually looted maybe a few pieces yourself by the time you're raid ready.. NOT classic lol =)

Mind you.. the current 1700 players, plus whoever else starts up, might be tight in Antonica only.. but if that's the case then I would just vote for two servers to be put up

[loramin]

Originally Posted by solidious77 [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

None of the mechanics should change; increasing or randomizing zone XP modifiers is a silly idea. Releasing a new server even if its not ready.. is the best solution to most if not all issues pre-60 raid scene; especially server population.

I think -- Part of the problem with the server congestion, is the fact that everyone is so geared there is no longer a requirement of a 6-man group, pretty much ever.. Certainly never for xp!

Side point: I always love the comparisons to classic eq when the p99 economy isn't considered.. I feel like eq was designed for everyone to rock a rusty dagger and shitty cloth clothes for a long time before they get real loots.. Like getting that first RMB from Solb.. such a cool feeling..

Having said the above, I've tried to re-roll naked on p99 a few times to bring back that first-time adventure back, but within a few days of farming silk and bone chips, then crafting javelins, you've got enough plat to fulfill all your twinking needs; having only actually looted maybe a few pieces yourself by the time you're raid ready.. NOT classic lol =)

Mind you.. the current 1700 players, plus whoever else starts up, might be tight in Antonica only.. but if that's the case then I would just vote for two servers to be put up

It sounds like you need to join Aud Laud Syne. Now to be clear I am not in any way affiliated with them (except that my guild raids with them sometimes), so I'm not trying to recruit you: it just sounds like the classic you want is exactly the classic they offer (ie. a classic economy).

[solidious77]

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

It sounds like you need to join Aud Laud Syne. Now to be clear I am not in any way affiliated with them (except that my guild raids with them sometimes), so I'm not trying to recruit you: it just sounds like the classic you want is exactly the classic they offer (ie. a classic economy).

While I certainly respect and love the idea of ALS, its just not the same as a real fresh start for many reasons, obviously. That said, ALS is a pinnacle example of why eq has such a great community; trying to do what they can with what we've got.

Pretty telling tale though when you're able to create/recruit a mass of players all interested in the same goal: a fresh start.