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Forum: Tips, Tricks, and New Player Questions 06-18-2009, 03:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 360
Posted By zaun2
<p>One nice advantage of having EQ2 on Steam......

<p>One nice advantage of having EQ2 on Steam... if you lose the contents of your hard disk, being able to get back the EQ2 client is easy -- download the Steam client, log on, and reinstall the...
Forum: Tips, Tricks, and New Player Questions 06-18-2009, 03:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 977
Posted By zaun2
<p>I have played a number of classes.  Every...

<p>I have played a number of classes.  Every class can solo without issue, but some require more pre-planning of encounters than others, and some classes have a lot more DPS.  For example, while a...
Forum: Expansions and Adventure Packs 04-23-2008, 08:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 173
Posted By zaun2
I'd like to see a LDoN like expansion where you...

I'd like to see a LDoN like expansion where you go to a quest hub, then are asked to run off to an instance, and its random if your group (or raid) gets a cave, castle, basement, moon surface, or...
Forum: Shadowknight 04-23-2008, 07:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 160
Posted By zaun2
The SK pet in EQ1 was pretty much a walking DoT,...

The SK pet in EQ1 was pretty much a walking DoT, or something to chuck at a mob when attempting a gnarly pull.  I don't see making that a permanent pet to play with the shammy dogs will help class...
Forum: General Gameplay Discussion 04-23-2008, 07:33 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 173
Posted By zaun2
First and foremost, choose the class on what you...

First and foremost, choose the class on what you don't mind playing for 80 levels, though thick and thin, though cool groups and nasty wipes leaving you with all your stuff broken.  Everything else...
Forum: Tips, Tricks, and New Player Questions 04-16-2008, 01:05 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 150
Posted By zaun2
I had an unannounced invite recently, so...

I had an unannounced invite recently, so accepted, and some random person mentored to my level.  He then started to ask what alts I had, so I told him in fairly generic terms (mid 50s shammy,...
Forum: Shadowknight 04-14-2008, 09:06 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 1,379
Posted By zaun2
Even at low levels, it doesn't even come close to...

Even at low levels, it doesn't even come close to what HT was used for in EQ1.  In EQ1, a well placed HT, especially once you had the AA and fired off a discipline, could turn the tide of a battle,...
Forum: Shadowknight 04-14-2008, 08:54 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 593
Posted By zaun2
One idea i wonder about would be a point blank,...

One idea i wonder about would be a point blank, AoE "AC tap" spell that would both add some noticeable defense to the SK, debuff the nearby mobs slightly, and add threat.  This might be the way to go...
Forum: General Gameplay Discussion 04-14-2008, 04:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 81
Posted By zaun2
Inquisitors are decent soloers, and if you...

Inquisitors are decent soloers, and if you choose, you can always betray to templar for a MT group spot.  Plus, you can even tank in a pinch.  I've been in some PUGs where I've gotten agro on my...
Forum: Expansions and Adventure Packs 04-14-2008, 04:22 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 459
Posted By zaun2
The nice thing is that LDoN could be done both as...

The nice thing is that LDoN could be done both as a major expansion, as well as adventure packs when a new camp comes out.(IMHO here) I would love to see a couple changes between it and the original...
Forum: Expansions and Adventure Packs 04-14-2008, 04:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 549
Posted By zaun2
I found that in the 50s, farming guards and doing...

I found that in the 50s, farming guards and doing the Tears Grifter quests they they pop up (every 30 min) were good ways to quickly get to max faction with a house.Only thing I wish is that the...
Forum: Shadowknight 04-14-2008, 04:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 126
Posted By zaun2
Perhaps a bow with a proc and some decent status,...

Perhaps a bow with a proc and some decent status, like the an imbued mastercrafted bow?  I've done some sizable damage when multiple arrow shots proc, which is a good way to start a fight.
Forum: Shadowknight 04-14-2008, 04:04 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 593
Posted By zaun2
This is just my two cents, but dual wielding...

This is just my two cents, but dual wielding would go against the whole SK concept, especially from EQ1.Instead, why not a noticable damage bonus if using a one-hander to make raw auto-attack DPS...
Forum: Shadowknight 04-14-2008, 03:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 65
Posted By zaun2
I keep hearing that to tank decently at all with...

I keep hearing that to tank decently at all with a SK in most dungeons, M1s are required across the board for the basic spells (stances, taunts), not just adept 3s.  Is this correct, or can a SK do...
Forum: General Gameplay Discussion 09-18-2007, 03:02 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 638
Posted By zaun2
I sort of like Kelethin's layout, although having...

I sort of like Kelethin's layout, although having a class with an innate runspeed boost is nice.  I can jump from the house, run in a circle and pick up writs from all four guilds, then either jump a...
Forum: History and Lore 08-16-2007, 03:05 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 865
Posted By zaun2
I agree, drachnids would be an interesting player...

I agree, drachnids would be an interesting player race, although I wonder how the mount graphics would be done.  Perhaps allow for the possibility of swapping between dark elf bipedal form, and...
Forum: Warlock 08-07-2007, 04:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 139
Posted By zaun2
For a warlock, how viable is protection on the...

For a warlock, how viable is protection on the warlock tree and battlemage under the sorcerer tree for starting out?  I have a low level warlock (only 15, but 14 AA atm) I'm working on, and am...
Forum: General Gameplay Discussion 07-31-2007, 01:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 162
Posted By zaun2
You might consider, if you want to be a templar,...

You might consider, if you want to be a templar, betraying to Kelethin, then changing citizenship to Qeynos, because the Kelethin faction quests take time, but don't require sneaking around a hostile...
Forum: Expansions and Adventure Packs 07-19-2007, 07:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 331
Posted By zaun2
Splitpaw gives a heal spell which scales with you...

Splitpaw gives a heal spell which scales with you until 50 or so, if a priest class. I love doing the solo quests to get the gem and access to that spell, but I don't bother attempting to re-do the...
Forum: General Gameplay Discussion 07-19-2007, 07:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 255
Posted By zaun2
As a last resort, you can change citizenship to...

As a last resort, you can change citizenship to the partner city of the good or evil side (Qeynos to Kelethin, Freeport to Neriak), then change back.  This is what I did when I betrayed a char to...
Forum: General Tech Support Questions 07-19-2007, 06:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 83
Posted By zaun2
EQ2 works decently under both Vista and beta 3 of...

EQ2 works decently under both Vista and beta 3 of Windows Server 2008.  Ironically, it works better under Windows 2008 than it does under XP for me, but that's probably due to the software firewall...
Forum: Inquisitor 07-17-2007, 05:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 169
Posted By zaun2
One advantage about CA based strikes is that they...

One advantage about CA based strikes is that they are uninterruptable, while spells usually have a longer casting time in reality because of taking hits by mobs, especially multiple mob encounters. ...
Forum: Quests and Live Events 07-10-2007, 02:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 203
Posted By zaun2
During the last part of the citizenship quest,...

During the last part of the citizenship quest, you are asked to go talk to your class trainer.  At this point, you can talk to the fury class trainer. In either case, AFAIK, your spells get reset to...
Forum: General Gameplay Discussion 07-10-2007, 01:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 200
Posted By zaun2
<cite>LordByron20 wrote:</cite><blockquote>I'm...

<cite>LordByron20 wrote:</cite><blockquote>I'm surprised that no one has mentioned a cleric. </blockquote> If you spec an inquis right (battle cleric line on the inquis tree, then STA on the cleric...
Forum: Mystic 07-07-2007, 05:31 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 76
Posted By zaun2
Ahdam@Permafrost wrote: <blockquote><p>Hmmm, kind...

Ahdam@Permafrost wrote: <blockquote><p>Hmmm, kind of what i figured. Thats good to hear. So, i would Spec STR/AGIL then Combat Arts line? or would i go AGIL/STAM in the KoS tree?</p><p>And should i...
Forum: Templar 07-07-2007, 04:33 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 183
Posted By zaun2
Heroic opps definitely are fixed, as I use them...

Heroic opps definitely are fixed, as I use them often, and they don't fire off the Disable Smite Wrath proc. I appreciate the tips, right now it appears that what I was causing issues was what I...
Forum: Mystic 07-05-2007, 04:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 76
Posted By zaun2
The mystic combat line in the EoF AA tree is a...

The mystic combat line in the EoF AA tree is a lot of fun.  Combine that with the AGI line from KoS, and you will be doing some serious melee hurtage.  (For a priest class that is.)
Forum: In Testing Feedback 07-05-2007, 04:35 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 74
Posted By zaun2
I noticed that with the latest revamp, where the...

I noticed that with the latest revamp, where the Qeynos NPC was added so people can get faction with both cities, and the faction amount for the final citizenship quest changed to +20,000 that a...
Forum: Templar 07-05-2007, 04:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 98
Posted By zaun2
Max out the WIS line at least. <img...

Max out the WIS line at least. <img src="/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />
Forum: Mystic 07-05-2007, 04:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 129
Posted By zaun2
I've found the slow casting times not so bad. ...

I've found the slow casting times not so bad.  Once I get the group and single target wards in the air, I can sling a slow or other debuff which lessons incoming mob DPS by a substantial amount. On...
Forum: General Gameplay Discussion 07-05-2007, 04:20 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 528
Posted By zaun2
If you are really bored, sometimes shooting up a...

If you are really bored, sometimes shooting up a KoS spire may help travel time.  Even its slower, as a low level, its sort of fun going from the spire in Nek forest, running to the other side of the...
Forum: General Gameplay Discussion 07-05-2007, 04:17 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 958
Posted By zaun2
Mystics can do a decent red to green heal combo...

Mystics can do a decent red to green heal combo by plopping out the heal pet + torpor.  No, its not as effective as popping a reactive + a standard heal, or a HoT, but someone low on health with a...
Forum: Inquisitor 07-05-2007, 04:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 243
Posted By zaun2
<cite>Drokmed wrote:</cite><blockquote>I'm doing...

<cite>Drokmed wrote:</cite><blockquote>I'm doing the same thing. At level 14, turned off combat xp, doing all quests in both neriak/wanderlust fair area, and freeport (go back and forth), to maximize...
Forum: Mystic 07-05-2007, 03:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 92
Posted By zaun2
Karlen@Befallen wrote: <blockquote>Mystics get a...

Karlen@Befallen wrote: <blockquote>Mystics get a root in the AGI AA line, just before the 100% melee crit AA.  It doesn't last long though -- 8 sec? </blockquote> It used to be the spear-only root. ...
Forum: Warden 07-05-2007, 03:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 364
Posted By zaun2
I just started up a baby warden for an alt. ...

I just started up a baby warden for an alt.  While levelling him, I notice that a good number of wardens tend to root a mob, then chuck their DoT and nuke, backing up to re-snare or re-root, like a...
Forum: Templar 07-05-2007, 03:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 183
Posted By zaun2
I just betrayed my mid 40s inquis to a templar. ...

I just betrayed my mid 40s inquis to a templar.  (Couple reasons... mainly because all my guys are ending up Kelethin/Qeynos aligned so moved my templar to join them, I like the lotto heals in...
Forum: Templar 07-05-2007, 03:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 106
Posted By zaun2
In the MT group, a lot of times, its a...

In the MT group, a lot of times, its a templar/warden, defiler/warden, or templar/defiler/warden.  Its all situational. Templars have lotto heals, which makes them better for the MT group, while...
Forum: General Gameplay Discussion 06-28-2007, 01:48 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 74
Posted By zaun2
That is a good idea -- similar to how Ornate and...

That is a good idea -- similar to how Ornate and Elemental armor worked during PoP in EQ1..
Forum: General Gameplay Discussion 06-28-2007, 01:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 117
Posted By zaun2
The island is as good place to get level 10 as...

The island is as good place to get level 10 as anywhere.  You can complete a couple basic collection quests (make sure to turn them in at level 10 rather than before so you get the AA), get a decent...
Forum: General Gameplay Discussion 06-28-2007, 01:42 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 158
Posted By zaun2
I can agree about the summoner bit for the...

I can agree about the summoner bit for the easiest class to solo/group/raid with.  The only disadvantage to a summoner class is that your pet is your soloing ability, so you are forced to keep your...
Forum: Inquisitor 06-26-2007, 04:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 112
Posted By zaun2
<cite>TheSpin wrote:</cite><blockquote><p>Unless...

<cite>TheSpin wrote:</cite><blockquote><p>Unless you're set on being evil (which isn't necessarily a bad thing)  you could take a look at mystics.  For leveling up they are much faster than they used...
Forum: In Testing Feedback 06-26-2007, 03:53 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 164
Posted By zaun2
My two coppers: For my char based out of...

My two coppers: For my char based out of Kelethin, I can scoop up four writs fairly quickly, then do the BB/SS/QH magic carpet trick to scoop the four writs from Qeynos.  This gives me eight quests...
Forum: In Testing Feedback 05-29-2007, 05:12 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 427
Posted By zaun2
With all low level alts, once they ding 10, I run...

With all low level alts, once they ding 10, I run them everywhere they can reach for location AA, which is vital for some priest classes like mystics, wardens, and inquisitors which use CA strikes to...
Forum: General Gameplay Discussion 05-29-2007, 04:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 96
Posted By zaun2
<cite>Zubei wrote:</cite><blockquote>I'm...

<cite>Zubei wrote:</cite><blockquote>I'm wondering if the endurance trait gives you +2 to start and +1 every 10 levels.  Do you have to get it at 10 in order to have +3 or can you get it at 20 and...
Forum: In Testing Feedback 05-22-2007, 06:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 79
Posted By zaun2
I did the Froglok unlocking quest on my inquis,...

I did the Froglok unlocking quest on my inquis, no real issues, except hate losing a couple chunks of faction when instructed to clear out the Qeynos camp.  Once you get the stone, you hit the Dog...
Forum: In Testing Feedback 05-22-2007, 05:56 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 262
Posted By zaun2
First floor, either the first or second shelf...

First floor, either the first or second shelf facing you as you enter... one of the groups of three books.
Forum: In Testing Feedback 05-22-2007, 05:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 287
Posted By zaun2
I just want a way to clean the fleas off of other...

I just want a way to clean the fleas off of other people's wargs... my poor mystic's dog is scratching all the time now.
Forum: Mystic 05-22-2007, 05:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 85
Posted By zaun2
I got the CAs first, never regretted it,...

I got the CAs first, never regretted it, especially the AoE one early on via exploration exp.  Melee strikes don't help DPS by that much compared to getting the CAs flying off.
Forum: General Gameplay Discussion 05-22-2007, 05:33 PM
Replies: 248
Views: 1,636
Posted By zaun2
Furies have their good points.  I love one in...

Furies have their good points.  I love one in group with either my mystic or inquis because they fill in the gaps with fast-acting HP regen, where my wards or reactives will take some time to have...
Forum: Inquisitor 05-22-2007, 05:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 101
Posted By zaun2
A short duration spell which boosts mitigation...

A short duration spell which boosts mitigation highly, but penalizes other things, so one can function as an emergency tank for a short period of time until the main tank gets back on his/her feet.
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