To many Swashes?

[x82nd77]

<DIV>I am really wanting to roll a Swash due to the questing and solo abilities but am wondering if they are to much the trend right now.  I couldnt see going  a brigand just because I cant see myself being a "thug".  As a swash what are your opinions on getting to be a FOTM if that is indeed the case. </DIV>

[Haz]

Yeah, I've seen a lot of swashies too. Swashies and Conjurers. I want to make a Conj or Wizard but there's so many of them and I can't decide. D:<div></div>

[Cocytus]

<P>Yeah, there are way too many swashbucklers right now, wizards are a close runner up.</P> <P> </P> <P>If you're going to roll a swashbuckler, please, practice and put effort into your character. I can't tell you how tired I am of the fact my server has about 500 level 70 swashbucklers, and 495 of them don't have a [expletive haxx0red by Raijinn]ing clue what they're doing.</P>

[liveja]

<BR> <BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> psheets wrote:<BR> <DIV>I am really wanting to roll a Swash due to the questing and solo abilities but am wondering if they are to much the trend right now.<BR> <HR> </DIV></BLOCKQUOTE> <P>If you're wanting to do it, you should do it, regardless of how many others there are. If you're any good at playing the class, you'll stand out, & groups will ask you to join them.</P> <P>& if they don't invite you ... well, you can solo your Swashy brains out, & have a great deal of fun!<BR></P>

[Chaoticwings]

<P>Im pretty sure since Fae is the trend atm that as soon that SoE is gonna allow Fae betrayal peoples would switch...In Befallen idk more than 15 good lvl 70 Swashes so most people end up either giving up or making another toon imo....</P> <P>My Swash still too low and I still got a few awesome spell to learn but its a blast.....Lots of change from a former 70 Illusionist</P> <P> </P> <P> </P><IMG src="http://eq2players.station.sony.com/signature?characterId=602932201">

[Illyakuran]

<P>Wazzup Tater</P> <P> </P>

[Chaoticwings]

<P>Nothing much.....trying to be least T4 b4 the weekend....wishing I can have FD too only 4 AA to go....(yes folks I went Int line....we cant all be the same :smileytongue: )</P> <P> </P> <P><IMG src="http://eq2players.station.sony.com/signature?characterId=602932201"></P> <P> </P> <P> </P> <P> </P>

[Neumann]

<BR> <BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> Cocytus wrote:<BR> <P>Yeah, there are way too many swashbucklers right now, wizards are a close runner up.</P> <P> </P> <P>If you're going to roll a swashbuckler, please, practice and put effort into your character. I can't tell you how tired I am of the fact my server has about 500 level 70 swashbucklers, and 495 of them don't have a [expletive haxx0red by Raijinn]ing clue what they're doing.</P><BR> <HR> </BLOCKQUOTE><BR>im totally one of the 5 that do....dont mind my sig imo

[kellan123]

Ye be correct, matey! (because of people like me)  I'm sorry I got bored with my paladin, but being a Swash is just so much more fun. <img src="/smilies/69934afc394145350659cd7add244ca9.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />You can tell what the latest "rave class" is because their Adept I books are up from 10g to about 30-50g and only 1-2 for sale at any given time.<div></div>

[SmCaudata]

<div></div>Swash is a very popular alt class. It seems like half the people in my guild have a swashbuckler alt.  My guess is because of the versitility.  They can solo and fit in almost any group that has a healer (and a capable tank for the tougher zones).  Like Leithe said, I think I have grouped or raided with maybe 5 or 6 swashbucklers that knew the class really well (I'm sure there are more that I haven't had the pleasure to meet).   In most groups I taunt adds before the tank to save the healer, I mez wanderers before they add, quick on dropping avoid censure and offensive stance if the tank goes down, etc...  If you do the little things like that, people will notice and invite you back no matter how many 70 swashbucklers are LFG.<div></div><p>Message Edited by SmCaudata on <span class=date_text>01-19-2007</span> <span class=time_text>06:48 PM</span>

[Cisan]

My guess for the reason of a surplus of swashies is simply that swashies are the only rogues that can start on the "good" side, and people wanting to repeat the quests they already know from the other "good" chars they have, or wanting to play with their other "good" friends. Sure, there's betrayal, but that takes time and keeps you from breezing up to 70 in a few weeks.Personally, I don't see a problem with playing a "surplus" class, other than having a hard time finding drop items for it. You'll have a hard time finding affordable Master books, that's for sure. On the other hand, you might have a chance to grab a few cheap player made books, simply 'cause the crafters know that those books do sell, so I guess it evens out in the end.As for group ability, as a DD you're competing against all the other rogues and most damage casters anyway, so whether you play a Swashy or Assassin doesn't really matter. What matters is how you play. I'll take someone I know over someone I don't any time (provided he didn't stick in my memory for being just plain stupid). So your ability to find a group at 70 mostly depends on your group friendlyness on the way there. I do forgive easily if someone fu..s up at lv 30. I do not at lv 70.<div></div>

[Drevva]

I've noticed a fair amount of new swashies but at the high end things seem about the same , well more folks starting to stack up at lvl 70 with the lvl cap not going up.I assumed more swashies was in part becuase of EoF and only good/neutral classes for the fae.That said swashies seem to be pretty fleshed out now and fun.D

[Wargod1968]

<DIV>Not that many Swashies/Brigs at high level on my server, AB.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>From EQ2census.com</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Count of Swashbucklers and Brigands level 60-70, on Antonia Bayle, all races.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV><A href="http://www.eq2census.com/search.php#" target=_blank>class<SPAN class=sortarrow>   </SPAN></A>             <A href="http://www.eq2census.com/search.php#" target=_blank>count<SPAN class=sortarrow>   </SPAN></A></DIV> <DIV>Swashbuckler  129</DIV> <DIV>Brigand             103</DIV> <P>Swashy is right in the middle of the pack, with Wizard at the upper end at 364, and (suprise suprise) Coercers dead last at 70.</P> <P>Can't toss a rock, however, without hitting a fury. Darn things are like cockroaches.</P>

[Dakkon_10]

<DIV>Anyone can put on a plumed hat and wear a poofy shirt, but not everyone can be a true swashbuckler.</DIV>

[liveja]

<BR> <BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> Wargod1968 wrote: Count of Swashbucklers and Brigands level 60-70, on Antonia Bayle, all races. <HR> </BLOCKQUOTE> <P>I don't know how much the numbers might be affected, but ... those numbers don't appear to count players that are Anon or Roleplaying.</P> <P>On Mistmoore, the count as of last night:~127 Swashies, 78 Brigs.</P>

[AegisCrown]

nah the numbers are right eq2census has a way of getting the info from eq2players.  and swash is a fotm atm especially on AB, i cant tell you how many times i was asked questions while i was still active and not on loa.  i can only imagine its getting worse as people make more and more.  and leithe are you one of those 5 who know what they are doing?<div></div>

[Iseabeil]

<DIV><BR> <BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> Wargod1968 wrote:<BR> <DIV>Not that many Swashies/Brigs at high level on my server, AB.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>From EQ2census.com</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Count of Swashbucklers and Brigands level 60-70, on Antonia Bayle, all races.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV><A href="http://www.eq2census.com/search.php#" target=_blank>class<SPAN class=sortarrow>   </SPAN></A>             <A href="http://www.eq2census.com/search.php#" target=_blank>count<SPAN class=sortarrow>   </SPAN></A></DIV> <DIV>Swashbuckler  129</DIV> <DIV>Brigand             103</DIV> <P>Swashy is right in the middle of the pack, with Wizard at the upper end at 364, and (suprise suprise) Coercers dead last at 70.</P> <P>Can't toss a rock, however, without hitting a fury. Darn things are like cockroaches.</P><BR> <HR> </BLOCKQUOTE><BR>EQ2census used to be a reliable source, but I wouldnt trust it today. It has my illusionist listed as lvl 61, she turned level 62 at novemeber 9 and has been level 70 since december 18.</DIV> <DIV>Its horribly outdated, dunno if its related to changes on eq2player, that they havent gotten the new feed to work or something.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>edit: just saw they have listed this: Census last taken: November 8th</DIV><p>Message Edited by Iseabeil on <span class=date_text>01-26-2007</span> <span class=time_text>07:59 AM</span>

[tiki-jiki]

Really the only reason there are more swashes than Brigands is because of the Fay. Once there is a Freeport only new race the numbers will start to equalize.<div></div>

[Cocytus]

<BR> <BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> AegisCrown wrote:<BR>nah the numbers are right eq2census has a way of getting the info from eq2players.  and swash is a fotm atm especially on AB, i cant tell you how many times i was asked questions while i was still active and not on loa.  i can only imagine its getting worse as people make more and more.  and leithe are you one of those 5 who know what they are doing?<BR> <BR> <HR> </BLOCKQUOTE><BR>of course <img src="/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />

[liveja]

<BLOCKQUOTE> <P>Edit: Doh, I shoulda read Miepsie's post first. Never mind!</P></BLOCKQUOTE><p>Message Edited by livejazz on <span class=date_text>01-27-2007</span> <span class=time_text>04:49 PM</span>

[Landaros]

Swashies for president!<div></div>