New SK questions

[Stah]

<DIV>HI, </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>I just started EQ 2 again and have some basic SK questions.  I had played an SK in EQ till Luclin came out and in EQ 2 it seems similiar but different.  So far Im liking the game and different interpretation of the class quite a bit and I love the new starting changes *I really hated the mechanics of this game when it came out*  So a few of my questions are about class spells/abilities and SK Differences between EQ and EQ2.  First, do we get FD in this game?  Is it important to upgrade your abilities to apprentice 2, 3 etc and do I have to do it with all my spell abilities.  Do we cast lifetaps like a spell with casting time in this game or is it all proc'ed when we have auras up and  that type of thing.  Are there any guides about EQ 2 with the new changes in place, all the guides I could find just reflect the game when it first came out.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>A non sk question, If I bought KoS, do I have to buy DoF or any of the booster packs? or is that all included.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Any other info would be greatly appreciated!  TIA</DIV>

[Zanix]

<BR> <BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> Stah01 wrote:<BR> <DIV>HI, </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>I just started EQ 2 again and have some basic SK questions.  I had played an SK in EQ till Luclin came out and in EQ 2 it seems similiar but different.  So far Im liking the game and different interpretation of the class quite a bit and I love the new starting changes *I really hated the mechanics of this game when it came out*  So a few of my questions are about class spells/abilities and SK Differences between EQ and EQ2. <FONT color=#ff0000>We are no longer really the melee version of  a necro. We are more on the tank favor ... with slight debuffs / magic. </FONT> First, do we get FD in this game? <FONT color=#ff0000>yes, but it's on a long long timer, and It's got margin for failure (seems always it fails when you need it the most) </FONT> Is it important to upgrade your abilities to apprentice 2, 3 etc and do I have to do it with all my spell abilities.<FONT color=#ff0000> No, not THAT important until your later levels...you will level out of "tiers" quickly, so don't waste the cash, unless the effect/dmg is very noticiable between app3 and adept</FONT>  Do we cast lifetaps like a spell with casting time in this game or is it all proc'ed when we have auras up and  that type of thing.  <FONT color=#ff0000>both</FONT> Are there any guides about EQ 2 with the new changes in place, all the guides I could find just reflect the game when it first came out.</DIV> <DIV><FONT color=#ff0000>yep, look at the posts in this forum...</FONT></DIV> <DIV>A non sk question, If I bought KoS, do I have to buy DoF or any of the booster packs? or is that all included.</DIV> <DIV><FONT color=#ff0000>Adventure pack aren't included, but aren't worh the $, unless you are into lore, imo. I think KOS came with DOF, I do know that EOF has all the expansions in it (not adventure) - you should look and see what you bought.</FONT></DIV> <DIV>Any other info would be greatly appreciated!  TIA</DIV><BR> <HR> </BLOCKQUOTE><BR>

[Tarkin-Wretch]

the store bought version of EoF comes with all expansions, not sure about the adventure packs.  KoS did not come with DoF.  right now is a good time to play an SK imo.  Quite a few improvements to the class I never expected them to make and it seems like more keep coming with each update.

[Stah]

<DIV>Thanks all</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Lil bummed about the FD, but overrall sounds good.</DIV>