New to EQ2 a little help PLS!!!!

[Ryeata]

Hey everybody im New to EQ2 but i did play EQ for a good little while im going to be looking for a good server and a friendly guild that wouldnt mind having a nub in there ranks . Well im more then likley going to be starting either a Monk/ Shadownight/ or the Swashbuckler or Rogue, (gotta read up on the two to see which one i like better,) well any feed back and/or Advice would be greatly appreciated.

[Eviljoe2]

<p>Welcome and glad to have you.</p><p>I too played EQ1 and have some fond memories.  I think you will find EQ2 to be quite different in mostly pleasing ways.</p><p>I have not played a lot of servers, but I believe upon character creation, it lists the servers and if the are high, low population etc...I am not sure how accurate that description is however.  </p><p>I am on Oasis and have met mostly friendly people.  I have played since December of 2006 and can count on one hand how many I have on my ignore list.  As for guilds, I think you will find that unless they are a raiding guild, most will take a low level player.  I have experienced mostly pretty casual guilds who will help when needed and say grats when you ding.</p><p>I am sure there are similar ones out on other servers.</p><p> So, good luck to you and hope to see you around the boards.</p>

[Gustuv Wynd]

Do your self a favor and pick a server on the bottom of the list so you have a higher population.

[Jrkh8er]

By the way, don't let the class selection screen fool you - Assassins are NOT rogues. They are Predators, just like Rangers (Rangers are good, Assassins are evil).A Swashbuckler is a Good rogue, and a Brigand is an Evil one. I currently have a level 64 Swash, and I love him... Achievement lines make him an excellent soloer, and he has pretty nice DPS for groups as well.You're probably confused by that, so let me just tell you: A long, long time ago, the class system was different. Starting out, you picked an Archetype (Fighter, Priest, Mage, Scout), and at level 10, depending on your archetype, you chose a Class (Example: Scout chose between Rogue, Predator, and Bard). Then, at level 20, you picked a Subclass. For most classes, your subclass was determined by whether you were Good or Evil, but there are some neutral classes (Ex: Good rogue is a Swash, evil rogue is a Brigand, Good AND evil Bards could choose between Troubadour or Dirge).And then... SoE finally realized how annoying it was to not be able to truly play your class until 20+, and scrapped it for the EQ1 choose-class-at-creation system.

[smitt1]

<p>Antonia Bayle is a very good server especially if you like to RP. It always has friendly people around all levels.</p><p>Welcome to EQ2, if you are ever on AB look me up names Belegost. I would be glad to adventure with ya.</p>

[Gladiia]

<cite>Jrkh8er wrote:</cite><blockquote>By the way, don't let the class selection screen fool you - Assassins are NOT rogues. They are Predators, just like Rangers (Rangers are good, Assassins are evil).A Swashbuckler is a Good rogue, and a Brigand is an Evil one. I currently have a level 64 Swash, and I love him... Achievement lines make him an excellent soloer, and he has pretty nice DPS for groups as well.You're probably confused by that, so let me just tell you: A long, long time ago, the class system was different. Starting out, you picked an Archetype (Fighter, Priest, Mage, Scout), and at level 10, depending on your archetype, you chose a Class (Example: Scout chose between Rogue, Predator, and Bard). Then, at level 20, you picked a Subclass. For most classes, your subclass was determined by whether you were Good or Evil, but there are some neutral classes (Ex: Good rogue is a Swash, evil rogue is a Brigand, Good AND evil Bards could choose between Troubadour or Dirge).And then... SoE finally realized how annoying it was to not be able to truly play your class until 20+, and scrapped it for the EQ1 choose-class-at-creation system.</blockquote><p>If they weren't confused before...  <img src="/smilies/b2eb59423fbf5fa39342041237025880.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></p><p>Read the FAQs in the class specific forums, and that will help guide your decision.  Definately try and get a toon to 15 or 20 before deciding you dont like it - some of the classes don't get exciting until at least then.  And never fret if you feel like the class you are playing isn't right for you.  There is no harm in rolling several toons until you find the one that fits what you are looking for.</p>

[Anesh]

Hello <span class="name">Ryeata and welcome to EQ2! </span><img src="/eq2/images/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" width="15" height="15" />The Crimson Knights guild on Oasis will be happy to welcome you to our guild, if you so wish. We're uber casual and don't raid, but we are newbie friendly, alt friendly, chatty, and a small tight knit guild. Happy Everquesting and good luck on finding the right guild for you.

[Erithorn]

<p>Welcome to EQ2... Lady Ryeata <img src="http://forums.station.sony.com/eq2/images/smilies/283a16da79f3aa23fe1025c96295f04f.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" width="15" height="15" /></p><p>I too live on Oasis, and if you need assistance, look for and of the members of Kempers Arcanum ... always willing to assist!</p><p>Oasis is a great place to adventure!</p><p>Erithorn</p>

[Ryeata]

Ah cool thanks guys ill probably end up rerolling a SK (( What i was on EQ1 )) ive been reading alot of negative thigns about it and i figure "hell why not show all these no talent people what an SK can really do" <img src="/smilies/283a16da79f3aa23fe1025c96295f04f.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /> but ya ill check out Oasis the name will be Ryeata so whenever the servers come back up ill pop and and see if i can get in touch with either of yall.

[Gladiia]

<cite>Ryeata wrote:</cite><blockquote>Ah cool thanks guys ill probably end up rerolling a SK (( What i was on EQ1 )) ive been reading alot of negative thigns about it and i figure "hell why not show all these no talent people what an SK can really do" <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/283a16da79f3aa23fe1025c96295f04f.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY<img src="/smilies/283a16da79f3aa23fe1025c96295f04f.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />" width="15" height="15" /> but ya ill check out Oasis the name will be Ryeata so whenever the servers come back up ill pop and and see if i can get in touch with either of yall. </blockquote><p>That's the same thing I did with my monk when I was new <img src="/smilies/b2eb59423fbf5fa39342041237025880.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></p><p>Still got a bit of a ways to go on proving the world wrong though . . .   But at least over half the time I want to tank an instance no one says..."but you're only a monk" anymore!!!  </p>

[Rashaak]

<cite>Ryeata wrote:</cite><blockquote>Ah cool thanks guys ill probably end up rerolling a SK (( What i was on EQ1 )) ive been reading alot of negative thigns about it and i figure "hell why not show all these no talent people what an SK can really do" <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/283a16da79f3aa23fe1025c96295f04f.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY<img src="/smilies/283a16da79f3aa23fe1025c96295f04f.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />" width="15" height="15" /> but ya ill check out Oasis the name will be Ryeata so whenever the servers come back up ill pop and and see if i can get in touch with either of yall. </blockquote><p>Whatever you do.....Don't.... go.... to..... Oasis.....</p><p>*shiftyeye*</p><p>And AB too</p><p><img src="http://forums.station.sony.com/eq2/images/smilies/908627bbe5e9f6a080977db8c365caff.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" width="15" height="15" /></p>

[Eviljoe2]

<cite>Ryeata wrote:</cite><blockquote>Ah cool thanks guys ill probably end up rerolling a SK (( What i was on EQ1 )) ive been reading alot of negative thigns about it and i figure "hell why not show all these no talent people what an SK can really do" <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/283a16da79f3aa23fe1025c96295f04f.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY<img src="/smilies/283a16da79f3aa23fe1025c96295f04f.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />" width="15" height="15" /> but ya ill check out Oasis the name will be Ryeata so whenever the servers come back up ill pop and and see if i can get in touch with either of yall. </blockquote><p>I do not usually log in until around 7pm pacific time, but I will keep an eye out for you.</p><p>I will usually be on Eviljoe or my alt brigand Saberjoe.</p><p>Hope to see you!!</p>

[Erithorn]

<p>/ em     Looks about with squinty eyes...</p><p>So.... what's wrong with Oasis??</p><p>/em     reaches for the hilt of his battle hammer.... </p><p><img src="http://forums.station.sony.com/eq2/images/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" width="15" height="15" /></p><p>I am in the EST timezone, and will be about after 7:00 PM.... probably as my alter ego Asarum (53 paladin&nbsp<img src="/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />. I will also keep an ear open for you, should you have questions.</p><p>Erithorn</p><p>Shaman of Oasis</p>

[Erithorn]

<p>/ em     slaps his forehead</p><p>danged double posting! </p><p>Erithorn</p><p>Shaman of Oasis</p>