FoH EQ2 bout - Page 40

Vilgan · 11-02-2009, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Rhuobhe

im downloading the trial right now. what is the best or a recommended server to play on?

Antonia Bayle. Every once in a while it gets overloaded and performance blows, but it has like 3x the population of most other servers which is really nice for grouping to max lvl.

Itzena · 11-02-2009, 04:47 PM

Yeah, there's about two or three really well-populated servers (AB, Unrest isn't too bad, the PvP server, etc) and a bunch of ghost towns. It's well overdue for another round of server mergers IMO.

Rhuobhe · 11-02-2009, 07:26 PM

any real (authentic) PVPers care to rate EQ2 pvp?

Big W Powah! · 11-02-2009, 07:29 PM

Makata and I had a talk about EQ2 PVP; Essentially, his class (Mystic) is broken and Blizzard has a conspiracy to keep him down.

Muligan · 11-04-2009, 07:41 AM

EQ2 pvp is pretty fun now. However, to get your PvP gear the quickest it's a dogpile, AoE war in Kylong Plains. I say it's fun only because most classes have been given attention. Casters are somewhat more feared, there are an influx in tanks, and scouts have been nerfed somewhat but still can cause a lot of problems.

You can revive until your entire group dies and there's a 10 minute wait between writ quests. PvP gear gives you some PvP bonuses as you get the set and there are several other things that have cleaned up PvP.

I still wish there was a PvP game/server that was more relevant to the overall gameplay. I thought WAR would have it. I wish there was a point to controlling lands and not just an orgy in a single zone for gear but, overall just player wise, EQII is pretty solid.

You'll have more fun PvP'ing in your late 70's and 80 in EQ2 than you will in any other game simply because it's non-stop. It's not perfect and it's still a PvE game with a PvP option.

In regards to the best server.... I would say AB and Nagy have the highest populations. However, I know a lot of people from the EQI days who play on Blackburrow and Kithicor.

Itzena · 11-11-2009, 12:09 PM

20% Bonus XP on all servers atm, presumably as a "5 years of EQ2" celebration perk.

...fuck, five years of EQ2 and WoW. I feel old now.

Locithon · 11-11-2009, 04:16 PM

Is there any class that doesn't require 20 different skills used per mob yet?

Aamina · 11-11-2009, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Locithon

Is there any class that doesn't require 20 different skills used per mob yet?

That's kind of an integral part of the game.

Kuro · 11-11-2009, 05:07 PM

Spellcasters use considerably fewer than 20 for several classes.

And if you're the cure-bitch you can just bind cures to random buttons on your keyboard and faceroll left to right while cycling your raid target.

Vilgan · 11-11-2009, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Locithon

Is there any class that doesn't require 20 different skills used per mob yet?

Healers are better for this I think. On my templar I have 20 different skills I might use, but I mostly just use 5-6 and combining situational awareness with raidwide hp/detrimental/etc awareness is a lot more relevant. Slow casters (wizard/warlock?) should also be better for this. Fast casters (summoners/enchanters) as well as tanks and I believe scouts still pound the snot out of their keyboard.

I used to hate hate hate hate the button spamming involved in EQ2, but after a bit at max lvl I no longer really notice it. Sure I am spamming a dozen spells on my conjy.. but as long as I have UT I have the rhythm on how to cast them down and I don't notice it much.

Crone · 11-15-2009, 07:26 PM

My friend and I just recently sold off our EQ accounts, and almost immediately started to miss playing an MMO. We both decided to give EQ2 another shot, after playing it at release for 5-6 months.

My question is about what duo classes would anyone recommend?

From this thread, I've gotten an insight on how many of the classes work these days, but haven't gotten a grasp on what duo would make for great duo leveling, but just as easily pick up a few more and head to a dungeon.

Any suggestions?

Edit: Just found my account, and this is what I have. Would it be worth it to sub up to get these rewards, or just do a free trial? EQ1 vet rewards are pretty good. No idea about EQ2s.

* EQ Living Legacy Promo Items
* EQ2 Sep2007 Winback
* Entitlement: Auction Beta
* Entitlement: Desert of Flames + In-Game Item: Genie Bottle
* Entitlement: Echoes of Faydwer
* Entitlement: Kingdom of Sky
* Entitlement: Rise of Kunark
* Entitlement: The Bloodline Chronicles
* Entitlement: The Fallen Dynasty
* Entitlement: The Splitpaw Saga
* In-Game Item: 1 Day Vet Reward
* In-Game Item: 182 Day Vet Reward
* In-Game Item: 30 Day Vet Reward
* In-Game Item: 365 Day Vet Reward
* In-Game Item: 547 Day Vet Reward
* In-Game Item: 7 Day Vet Reward
* In-Game Item: 90 Day Vet Reward
* In-Game Item: Cloak of the Void (requires The Shadow Odyssey)
* In-Game Item: Heritage
* In-Game Item: Mysterious Shard
* In-Game Item: Paintings of EQII
* In-Game Item: Pouch of the Well Traveled
* In-Game Item: Ring of T'Haen
* In-Game Items: EQII Living Legacy Promo Items

Shutup · 11-15-2009, 07:58 PM

The vet rewards are mostly tradeskill and exp potions.

Crone · 11-15-2009, 09:09 PM

Me and buddy just decided to go Ranger / Paladin. Haven't heard anything about either one, so hopefully we didn't gimp ourselves.

Kuro · 11-15-2009, 09:52 PM

Shadowknight instead of Paladin, and then betray to Paladin later if you really want to be one.

Shadowknights are just flat out superior for leveling.

Rhuobhe · 11-15-2009, 09:58 PM

26 iksar ranger since i started. duoing with my dirge friend of the same level. im really enjoying heritage quests. dwarven ringmail tunic and GLS so far.

11-02-2009, 04:47 PM	#587 (permalink)
Itzena SOS-dan #76564674 Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Near a big fucking castle, the UK Posts: 7,158 -25 Internets	Yeah, there's about two or three really well-populated servers (AB, Unrest isn't too bad, the PvP server, etc) and a bunch of ghost towns. It's well overdue for another round of server mergers IMO. __________________

11-02-2009, 07:29 PM	#589 (permalink)
Big W Powah! You pussies can -interwebs better than that. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Earth Posts: 3,044 -79 Internets	Makata and I had a talk about EQ2 PVP; Essentially, his class (Mystic) is broken and Blizzard has a conspiracy to keep him down. __________________ Brutefight Motherfucker

11-11-2009, 12:09 PM	#591 (permalink)
Itzena SOS-dan #76564674 Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Near a big fucking castle, the UK Posts: 7,158 -25 Internets	20% Bonus XP on all servers atm, presumably as a "5 years of EQ2" celebration perk. ...fuck, five years of EQ2 and WoW. I feel old now. __________________

11-11-2009, 05:07 PM	#594 (permalink)
Kuro Support Beam Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,977 +56 Internets	Spellcasters use considerably fewer than 20 for several classes. And if you're the cure-bitch you can just bind cures to random buttons on your keyboard and faceroll left to right while cycling your raid target. __________________ Alt Army-Over 9,000 Games

11-15-2009, 07:26 PM	#596 (permalink)
Crone Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 203 -5 Internets	My friend and I just recently sold off our EQ accounts, and almost immediately started to miss playing an MMO. We both decided to give EQ2 another shot, after playing it at release for 5-6 months. My question is about what duo classes would anyone recommend? From this thread, I've gotten an insight on how many of the classes work these days, but haven't gotten a grasp on what duo would make for great duo leveling, but just as easily pick up a few more and head to a dungeon. Any suggestions? Edit: Just found my account, and this is what I have. Would it be worth it to sub up to get these rewards, or just do a free trial? EQ1 vet rewards are pretty good. No idea about EQ2s. * EQ Living Legacy Promo Items * EQ2 Sep2007 Winback * Entitlement: Auction Beta * Entitlement: Desert of Flames + In-Game Item: Genie Bottle * Entitlement: Echoes of Faydwer * Entitlement: Kingdom of Sky * Entitlement: Rise of Kunark * Entitlement: The Bloodline Chronicles * Entitlement: The Fallen Dynasty * Entitlement: The Splitpaw Saga * In-Game Item: 1 Day Vet Reward * In-Game Item: 182 Day Vet Reward * In-Game Item: 30 Day Vet Reward * In-Game Item: 365 Day Vet Reward * In-Game Item: 547 Day Vet Reward * In-Game Item: 7 Day Vet Reward * In-Game Item: 90 Day Vet Reward * In-Game Item: Cloak of the Void (requires The Shadow Odyssey) * In-Game Item: Heritage * In-Game Item: Mysterious Shard * In-Game Item: Paintings of EQII * In-Game Item: Pouch of the Well Traveled * In-Game Item: Ring of T'Haen * In-Game Items: EQII Living Legacy Promo Items Last edited by Crone; 11-15-2009 at 07:43 PM..

11-02-2009, 07:26 PM	#588 (permalink)
Rhuobhe all hail Rhuobhe Manslayer Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 455	any real (authentic) PVPers care to rate EQ2 pvp?

11-04-2009, 07:41 AM	#590 (permalink)
Muligan EQ Retirement Home Resident Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Pikeville, KY Posts: 276 -10 Internets	EQ2 pvp is pretty fun now. However, to get your PvP gear the quickest it's a dogpile, AoE war in Kylong Plains. I say it's fun only because most classes have been given attention. Casters are somewhat more feared, there are an influx in tanks, and scouts have been nerfed somewhat but still can cause a lot of problems. You can revive until your entire group dies and there's a 10 minute wait between writ quests. PvP gear gives you some PvP bonuses as you get the set and there are several other things that have cleaned up PvP. I still wish there was a PvP game/server that was more relevant to the overall gameplay. I thought WAR would have it. I wish there was a point to controlling lands and not just an orgy in a single zone for gear but, overall just player wise, EQII is pretty solid. You'll have more fun PvP'ing in your late 70's and 80 in EQ2 than you will in any other game simply because it's non-stop. It's not perfect and it's still a PvE game with a PvP option. In regards to the best server.... I would say AB and Nagy have the highest populations. However, I know a lot of people from the EQI days who play on Blackburrow and Kithicor.

11-11-2009, 04:16 PM	#592 (permalink)
Locithon Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 438 -16 Internets	Is there any class that doesn't require 20 different skills used per mob yet?

11-15-2009, 09:09 PM	#598 (permalink)
Crone Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 203 -5 Internets	Me and buddy just decided to go Ranger / Paladin. Haven't heard anything about either one, so hopefully we didn't gimp ourselves.

11-15-2009, 09:52 PM	#599 (permalink)
Kuro Support Beam Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,977 +56 Internets	Shadowknight instead of Paladin, and then betray to Paladin later if you really want to be one. Shadowknights are just flat out superior for leveling. __________________ Alt Army-Over 9,000 Games

11-15-2009, 09:58 PM	#600 (permalink)
Rhuobhe all hail Rhuobhe Manslayer Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 455	26 iksar ranger since i started. duoing with my dirge friend of the same level. im really enjoying heritage quests. dwarven ringmail tunic and GLS so far.

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