Returning Player

[Labrynth28]

Hi Guys, I played EQ2 for around a year before quitting in Feb 2006. I have just decided to come back and give it another try. I was just wondering really if anyone has any advice for a returning newbie! I am on a new account so all my characters will be brand new. I'm in the UK so can anyone suggest a good server for me? I bought echoes of faydwer in GAME today, and it says its an all in one pack, so far so good. I have installed the game and now it says I have 8 hours remaining while it ........ patches I am assuming?? thats a long time! lol anyway I will stop waffling now <img src="/smilies/283a16da79f3aa23fe1025c96295f04f.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />

[sfarugger]

<p>Hi and welcome back.  Yes, a significant number of changes have occured (most for the best), so I think you will really like the changes.</p><p>I guess the only initial advice is to read and research.  The more you know, the better prepared you will be.</p>

[Ebjelen]

<p>Welcome back to bump the thread.</p><p>Eventually someone from the UK will give you a better answer on server choice.</p>

[Pravius]

Welcome back!  I am in the US so have no idea on server but you will love the changes to the game.

[VampiressAnn]

<p>welcome back</p><p>the changes have all been good to the game <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></p>

[Leemeg]

Hey and welcome to EQ2 <img src="/smilies/283a16da79f3aa23fe1025c96295f04f.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /> My suggestion on server is Splitpaw (EU-PvE server). It has decent population.

[Labrynth28]

Thanks for all the welcome back comments! <img src="/smilies/283a16da79f3aa23fe1025c96295f04f.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /> I think I will give Splitpaw a go! Once the updates have finished, won't be in til tomorrow yet!

[Labrynth28]

Just thought I would ask....I started the updates at around 5pm ish GMT. That was 6 hours ago and the estimated time was 8 hours. After nearly 6 hours it now says the estimated time is 6 hours 30 minutes. Is this quite normal? I am very eager to play!

[Asvnoyi]

<cite>Labrynth28 wrote:</cite><blockquote>Just thought I would ask....I started the updates at around 5pm ish GMT. That was 6 hours ago and the estimated time was 8 hours. After nearly 6 hours it now says the estimated time is 6 hours 30 minutes. Is this quite normal? I am very eager to play! </blockquote> really depends on server traffic, mine originally said 6 hrs 30 mins, only took about 3 though.  Guess I was lucky, I've been reading some HUGE download times.

[Labrynth28]

It has just shot up to estimated time remaining: 401 hours.....I may be joining you guys in the year 2010 lol.

[Isisalthea]

rofl,  when I got mine I put it in and got it patching and went to work.  When I came home it was all done.  something about a watched pot I believe

[Kroogur]

Welcome back! Yes that time will fluctuate when i came back after over a year and reloaded the game and started the process  it went from 38 hours down to 6 back up to 10 then stayed at 10 for over 3 hours, i finally gave up and went to bed and when i got up the big red play button was waiting!<img src="/smilies/283a16da79f3aa23fe1025c96295f04f.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />

[Labrynth28]

lol yes yes I know I'm far too eager.....hehe....I will leave it to run whilst I sleep now! Thanks for all your welcomes everyone!

[Aalrahil]

Welcome back to the game, I'm sure you'll enjoy all the new changes!

[Labrynth28]

Well I finally got in and its VERY different! Do we not need to do the citizenship quest anymore? I just got my inn room and there was noone in there to greet me! I must say that everything is much more expanatory for a new player though. I'm liking what I have seen so far!

[Rokaab]

<p>Welcome back.</p><p>And no you dont need to do the citizenship stuff anymore, they got rid of it. If you look in your knowledge book youll find your 'Call of the Overlord/Qeynos/Kelethin/Neriak' spell already there.</p><p>Things to note about servers: the US servers tend to have their weekday maintenance at 3pm UK time in case that makes a difference, personally I dont mind it cos I'm at work then anyways <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />, and I find it fine on the US servers (though admittedly I am now in a very nice Euro-type guild).</p>