[EQ2] The Ultimate Newb Thread

[Jysin-DW]

Originally Posted by Draegan

Does the server get to a "High" population?

If that was directed at me, I dont really know. The only time I ever see the status is creating a new character. Last I saw, it was medium, but I have only made 1 new character in the last few months. I also couldnt tell you what time of day I did it, if the online population affects that status.

[Guzrog]

Originally Posted by Draegan

Does the server get to a "High" population?

7 Days a week.

[Draegan]

Originally Posted by Jysin-DW

If that was directed at me, I dont really know. The only time I ever see the status is creating a new character. Last I saw, it was medium, but I have only made 1 new character in the last few months. I also couldnt tell you what time of day I did it, if the online population affects that status.

I was referring to AB. I got 2 free months so I logged on and played a few newbie characters while WOW was doing maintenance on Tuesday morning/afternoon. Again it wasn't peak time, but the load was low/medium. I was curious to see if it got to "High" during the evenings and weekends.

[Azzikai]

Originally Posted by Draegan

I was referring to AB. I got 2 free months so I logged on and played a few newbie characters while WOW was doing maintenance on Tuesday morning/afternoon. Again it wasn't peak time, but the load was low/medium. I was curious to see if it got to "High" during the evenings and weekends.

AB is one of the two most populated and I want to say I've seen it listed as "high" but I have a spotty memory at times so don't quote me on that.

Regarding euros on non-euro servers, it can be a pain if you don't know anyone. Personally, I have a handy side kick that comes along with me to whatever server so, at the least, I can always duo. I found Splitpaw nice and all but it was no easier to get a group than it is on AB (probably has to do with me, though, I lack social skills!) Personal experiences vary, obviously, but I don't miss being on a euro server.

[Qhue]

Went to ButcherBlock last night and all is well in the world again. We wanted to run straight to Crushbone but instead got sidetracked by several quests near the Butcherblock docks and along the way to Greater Faydark.

The path to GF from the BB docks could be a bit clearer from the BB side, but we got there eventually and while it kinda sucks that we cant get all the Crushbone quests without doing the level 10 pre-reqs were having a blast.

[Kendricke]

Originally Posted by The Hiram Key

With all the new players and us constantly promoting the AB server, we really need the devs to step up to the plate and boost our hardware. Opinions vary but for me, I tend to be pretty tolerant of lag and so on, and if it slides anymore into the negative range, I am going to go on a fucking Jihad. Lag and server responsiveness varies, from none at all, to just barely noticible for me.

Clearly the server is packed, clearly we enjoy it immensely, do not let hardware issues destroy what we are building here please Scott.

We'd love to have a few of you guys on Guk, then.

[Chaosknight]

OK I got a couple of questions;

1. What server is most of the FoH people on? AB? (I skimmed the thread and that is the impression I got, just want to make sure, so I can have some people to run around and play with)

2. I downloaded the Play the Fae trial a couple months back, to see how EQ2 finally was, and it liked what I played (was a berserker). I was wondering since i got the new trial to September advertisement, can I use the Play the Fae files, and just patch to the current update and play? I'm thinking I should be able to, cause the account is flagged for the new trial content. Anyway thanks for the answers in advance. Hopefully I will be rolling a character soon.

[Braen]

Originally Posted by Qhue

Went to ButcherBlock last night and all is well in the world again. We wanted to run straight to Crushbone but instead got sidetracked by several quests near the Butcherblock docks and along the way to Greater Faydark.

The path to GF from the BB docks could be a bit clearer from the BB side, but we got there eventually and while it kinda sucks that we cant get all the Crushbone quests without doing the level 10 pre-reqs were having a blast.

Don't worry Qhue. this patch added Griffons to BB and horses to Gfay. Easier travel.

Chaos, yeah most of us are on AB in Mistwalkers.

[Kendricke]

Originally Posted by Chaosknight

OK I got a couple of questions;

1. What server is most of the FoH people on? AB? (I skimmed the thread and that is the impression I got, just want to make sure, so I can have some people to run around and play with)

Most of the forum folks are on Antonia Bayle (specifically in Mystwalkers guild). Officially, Elkay recently restarted the Fires of Heaven guild on Guk server.

Originally Posted by Chaosknight

2. I downloaded the Play the Fae trial a couple months back, to see how EQ2 finally was, and it liked what I played (was a berserker). I was wondering since i got the new trial to September advertisement, can I use the Play the Fae files, and just patch to the current update and play? I'm thinking I should be able to, cause the account is flagged for the new trial content. Anyway thanks for the answers in advance. Hopefully I will be rolling a character soon.

Can't answer this one. My guess would be just to try it and see.

[Nakilos]

Went to ButcherBlock last night and all is well in the world again. We wanted to run straight to Crushbone but instead got sidetracked by several quests near the Butcherblock docks and along the way to Greater Faydark.

Crushbone is rather nice. We just finished up the named in there and a few quests and the rewards are ok (1% crit cloak isn't too shabby at this level). Its nicely laid out and really you can do a lot trio.

[Kuriin]

I believe all, or most, of us are on Antonial Bayle. The server is very populated and every area you go, you're bound to find someone. So, group finding isn't difficult unless you pick a class that's not wanted. LOL.

edit: Guzrog and I took a group last night through Ruins of Varsoon. Poor fella kept dying due to 3-4 golem pulls!

[Kendricke]

Originally Posted by Nakilos

Crushbone is rather nice. We just finished up the named in there and a few quests and the rewards are ok (1% crit cloak isn't too shabby at this level). Its nicely laid out and really you can do a lot trio.

I believe Moorgard personally designed the majority of Crushbone. The dungeon's a lot of fun, has some great quests, a few little ring events, and a couple of nice lower to mid level armor/jewelry Sets.

The tie-in to the old Crushbone lore is great, and you'll probably love the new Crush storyline. By the way, if you liked Crushbone in your 20's and early 30's, you should go back and visit the Acadechism dungeon in your 50's and 60's. It completes the storyline from the lower dungeon, and has some nice group loot for you as well.

[Kuriin]

Where is Acadechism? Is that the upper Crushbone (the actual dungeon) ?

[Chaosknight]

well I just tried running the EQ2.exe to see what happens, and when I try to log in, it tells me my client version does not match the server's version to run the patcher. But I cannot find the launcher/patcher.exe anywhere. Only found the EQ2.exe. Maybe the only one was the one I had on my desktop, I've since cleared it from there. Is there anyway to download the patcher.exe?

I want to test if I can just run it with the Play the Fae files, cause that would suck if I have to download the demo all over again, even though I'm on DSL.

[Braen]

Originally Posted by Kuriin

Where is Acadechism? Is that the upper Crushbone (the actual dungeon) ?

Acad is above Crushbone. You go to the CB zone in and there are climbable walls to take you to the top and there is the Zone in for Acad