New to EQ2

[Murq]

<b>Greetings all. I just bought EQ2 and have about an hour and a half of downloads left. I am not new to MMO gaming but I dont know crap about EQ2. Could some1 please point me in the right direction. Im looking to start a Dark Elf Necromancer. Thanks Rob Eve Online/CoH/CoV/CallofDuty2 Realism/Tactical only. </b>

[kaokhaai]

<a href="http://eq2.wikia.com/wiki/Category:EverQuest_II" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://eq2.wikia.com/wiki/Category:EverQuest_II</a> is good, as is eq2.allakhazam.com, otherwise google anything specific or ask here. Lots of good sites out there, too many to mention really.

[Murq]

Whats the best server to jump on?

[xosdernots]

Murk I just started as well. So from my point of view permafrost has been active and Lucan. But there really seems like a lot of servers have good amounts of people on them right now.

[Miss_Jackie]

<cite>Murq wrote:</cite><blockquote>Whats the best server to jump on? </blockquote> Well, if you want to play on a regular server, go with one of those. There are also special servers for RPG and PVP if you're interested in those.

[Murq]

As far as PvP goes...is the game wide open like Eve or specific zones for PvP or specific servers??? How does it all work?

[Spyrit]

If you are outside of the US be careful with your server selection. Which time zone are you in? 

[Okiphia]

<cite>Murq wrote:</cite><blockquote>As far as PvP goes...is the game wide open like Eve or specific zones for PvP or specific servers??? How does it all work? </blockquote> The PvP is done by specific servers AND zones basically... certain zones have various level difference limits for PvP, and you can generally only fight opposing faction players. Other than that it's just the server. PvP rules vary depending on the server I believe. On the character creation screen it says PvP next to the PvP servers

[Murq]

<b>So far im diggin it. Diff fromany other MMO ive played. Ill give it a chance.</b>

[Norrsken]

<cite>Murq wrote:</cite><blockquote><b>So far im diggin it. Diff fromany other MMO ive played. Ill give it a chance.</b> </blockquote>The cool bit is, it just gets better as you level, with a bit of boring lvls in 50-55. Then it takes off again. <img src="/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />

[BungFoo]

Ulvhamne@Nagafen wrote: <blockquote><cite>Murq wrote:</cite><blockquote><b>So far im diggin it. Diff fromany other MMO ive played. Ill give it a chance.</b> </blockquote>The cool bit is, it just gets better as you level, with a bit of boring lvls in 50-55. Then it takes off again. <img src="/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /> </blockquote> That level range is a lot better than it used to be with the EoF content. <img src="/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />

[Murq]

<b>My opinion on the game thus far - I like how in depth character customization goes. Have not seen 2 toons that look alike yet. I like the vastness of the game and the graphics are pretty good too. Running on an 8800GTS640MB card w/ 2.4 core 2 and the game is rockin! ...I dont like the fact that leveling seems to be pretty easy/fast but im sure that slows down as the levels increase. Im a bit disappointed in the fact that you cant pick in which direction you take your toon. When you level you are automatically given the spells/skills. For example : does every lvl 30 dark elf necromancer have the same set of spells/skills?? Or can spells/skills be crafted,etc? I also dont like the way we fight that much either but it's tolerable and maybe ill get used to it with time...I am still a total newb to the game and have a whole lot to learn but these are just a few of my likes/dislikes about the game at first impression. I'll take any help I can get. Also, how do I get that box under everybodys name here on the forums that shows your toon name and stats?? Thanks Rob "Murq" </b>

[More]

Hello my eq2 = Family My friend was buggin me for a while to play EQ2 Then i finally did leaving behind the kiddy MMo called when you can guess LOL Boy i shouda listened to him sooner! The graphics alone are kick azz The way my character can handle multiple enemies is just awsome Dwarf Berserker Imma happy with it  <img src="/smilies/283a16da79f3aa23fe1025c96295f04f.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />

[xOnaton1]

<cite>Murq wrote:</cite><blockquote><b>My opinion on the game thus far - I like how in depth character customization goes. Have not seen 2 toons that look alike yet. I like the vastness of the game and the graphics are pretty good too. Running on an 8800GTS640MB card w/ 2.4 core 2 and the game is rockin! ...I dont like the fact that leveling seems to be pretty easy/fast but im sure that slows down as the levels increase. Im a bit disappointed in the fact that you cant pick in which direction you take your toon. When you level you are automatically given the spells/skills. For example : does every lvl 30 dark elf necromancer have the same set of spells/skills?? Or can spells/skills be crafted,etc? I also dont like the way we fight that much either but it's tolerable and maybe ill get used to it with time...I am still a total newb to the game and have a whole lot to learn but these are just a few of my likes/dislikes about the game at first impression. I'll take any help I can get. Also, how do I get that box under everybodys name here on the forums that shows your toon name and stats?? Thanks Rob "Murq" </b></blockquote>Welcome to EQ2! I recommend reading the sticky posts at the top of this forum if you're just starting out. There's a lot of information and it might not all make sense at first but it will after a while. If leveling seems too fast and easy you can turn off combat xp. Then you will only get xp from quests, collections and location discoveries. Just right click on your xp bar and choose disable combat xp. You can make choices to be different than other characters in your class. You can get spell upgrades from chests, the broker, or have them made by crafters. You can choose a Master 2 upgrade at level 14, 24, 34, etc. After level 10 you can put achievement points into the two achievement trees. Since you can only put 50 points into each tree you will have to decide which achievement abilities you want. You may want to look at your class forum to see what other players recommend for these. You can reset those choices though so it isn't as hard to try different options as it used to be. Also, pick up any Legends and Lore books that tell you some history about a type of creature (skeletons, zombies, orcs, shadowed men, etc.) and start a L+L quest. After finishing one of these quests you will get a special attack against that type of creature. To create a sig for the forums read this post in the signature forum: <a href="http://forums.station.sony.com/eq2/posts/list.m?topic_id=355740" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://forums.station.sony.com/eq2/...topic_id=355740</a> Hope that helps! Othesus - Dirge - Lucan DLere Vaspar - Fury - Lucan DLere

[Norrsken]

Denaso@Butcherblock wrote: <blockquote>Ulvhamne@Nagafen wrote: <blockquote><cite>Murq wrote:</cite><blockquote><b>So far im diggin it. Diff fromany other MMO ive played. Ill give it a chance.</b> </blockquote>The cool bit is, it just gets better as you level, with a bit of boring lvls in 50-55. Then it takes off again. <img src="/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /> </blockquote> That level range is a lot better than it used to be with the EoF content. <img src="/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /> </blockquote>that is very true. <img src="/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />