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Forum: Necromancer 10-26-2009, 01:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 42
Posted By Mew
<p>Yeah, EQ2 necro's are nothing like EQ1...

<p>Yeah, EQ2 necro's are nothing like EQ1 necro's.  You can't make a comparison.</p>
Forum: Necromancer 10-26-2009, 01:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 84
Posted By Mew
<p>I use the epic pet when not using the tank...

<p>I use the epic pet when not using the tank pet.  But if I didn't have the epic I would use the scout pet for solo and spec my AA's for AGI.  Mage pet is just too squishy.  Also, most solo content...
Forum: Tips, Tricks, and New Player Questions 10-20-2009, 03:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 74
Posted By Mew
<p>Inquisitor or Shadow Knight would be my...

<p>Inquisitor or Shadow Knight would be my choice.  Both are good soloers (although Inquisitors are very AA dependent).  Both are welcome in groups.  I love when the SK tank throws Death March. ...
Forum: General Gameplay Discussion 10-16-2009, 02:51 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 291
Posted By Mew
<p>My opinion - Necromancer or Inquisitor.  Both...

<p>My opinion - Necromancer or Inquisitor.  Both require some imagination. Lately, I have been working the Inquisitor more since it is so versitle.  Troubador was pretty challenging.  Not just...
Forum: General Gameplay Discussion 10-16-2009, 02:47 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 471
Posted By Mew
<p>This is one of those questions where you ask 5...

<p>This is one of those questions where you ask 5 people and get 8 answers....</p><p>My opinion:  The best solo classes are the ones that can self-heal.  The reason is reduced downtime between...
Forum: Necromancer 10-16-2009, 02:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 55
Posted By Mew
<p>"<span >*gasp*  How can you guys live like...

<p>"<span >*gasp*  How can you guys live like that?  I have 7 under normal circumstances, 8 if the need arises!"</span></p><p>One of my 5 hot bars is set to spin. I rotate that hot bar depending on...
Forum: Necromancer 10-15-2009, 11:03 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 72
Posted By Mew
<p>What really determines a character's...

<p>What really determines a character's soloability is a good balance between dps and self-healing.   Any class can solo.  Its just that some classes move along faster than others due to less down...
Forum: Necromancer 10-13-2009, 12:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 311
Posted By Mew
<p>These have all been issues since RoK's...

<p>These have all been issues since RoK's release.  I wish that SOE would not wait until the next expansion.</p><p>One thing the OP didn't mention on the list of useless abilities was the Ooze...
Forum: Inquisitor 10-13-2009, 10:02 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 221
Posted By Mew
<p>Use a two hander for solo.</p><p>Use a 1...

<p>Use a two hander for solo.</p><p>Use a 1 hander and shield for groups/raids <strong>IF</strong> you get a weapon and shield that has a heal bonus or provides a very important resist bonus against...
Forum: Necromancer 10-13-2009, 09:58 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 129
Posted By Mew
<p>I have played EQ2 since launch and to see a...

<p>I have played EQ2 since launch and to see a reply from Aeralik is so rare it nearly gave me a heart attack this time.</p><p>Aeralik, bless you for the kind words about our pets!  Please, don't...
Forum: Necromancer 10-10-2009, 09:27 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 544
Posted By Mew
<p>I think what you new necro's are seeing are us...

<p>I think what you new necro's are seeing are us old necro's complaining about how we lost so much since RoK was released.  Pre-RoK necro's were top tier dmg parsers.  Summoned hearts were...
Forum: Necromancer 10-09-2009, 10:51 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 338
Posted By Mew
<p>Necromancers are NOT bad folks.  We are show...

<p>Necromancers are NOT bad folks.  We are show great respect for our environment by</p><p>1) recycling corpses for useful purposes</p><p>2) accelerating the rate of death & decay which provides...
Forum: Mage's Arcanum 10-08-2009, 12:46 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 533
Posted By Mew
<p>One way to solve the issue is to take the...

<p>One way to solve the issue is to take the useless Ooze Crawler AA and change it from a rarely functional offensive debuff into a raid wide offensive buff on the pet like Bigron suggested in his...
Forum: Inquisitor 10-08-2009, 09:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 84
Posted By Mew
<p>yeah, well, the first 80 levels are all about...

<p>yeah, well, the first 80 levels are all about learning the class.  Around level 81 you start to have fun!  <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/97ada74b88049a6d50a6ed40898a03d7.gif" border="0" /></p>
Forum: Necromancer 10-07-2009, 02:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 55
Posted By Mew
<p>Bertoxolous for deity.  But dont bother with...

<p>Bertoxolous for deity.  But dont bother with the cloak.  Its nearly useless.  I ran with the Solsek Ro cloak: +60 dmg cloak.</p><p>As for hot bar - well I have 5 hot bars on my 80 necro.  You wont...
Forum: General Tech Support Questions 10-07-2009, 02:03 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 1,491
Posted By Mew
<p>Today's hot fix repaired the problem for me. ...

<p>Today's hot fix repaired the problem for me.  I see feathers!</p>
Forum: Necromancer 10-06-2009, 12:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 65
Posted By Mew
<p>Yeah, necromancers are one of the best solo...

<p>Yeah, necromancers are one of the best solo classes in the game. However, they are not wanted much on raids.  Read the patch messages for the changes.  The biggest one is that summoners now are...
Forum: General Tech Support Questions 10-06-2009, 12:36 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 1,491
Posted By Mew
<p>I am having the same issue with quest icons...

<p>I am having the same issue with quest icons not appearing over the NPC's.  Nvidia GeForce 6200 OC PCI with the ver 90 drivers.  Win XP SP3 for OS.  1 GB RAM.  Tried various performance settings...
Forum: Inquisitor 10-06-2009, 10:17 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 146
Posted By Mew
<p>If you plan on soloing and have the cash go...

<p>If you plan on soloing and have the cash go with mastercrafted steel plate armor.  If you group most of the time go with mastercrafted steel plate.  Expensive but worth it and you look...
Forum: Inquisitor 10-04-2009, 11:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 84
Posted By Mew
<p>Inquisitors dont really come into their own...

<p>Inquisitors dont really come into their own until about 32 AA's.  Strength line is a good start but you need battle cleric if you are going to solo.  Work on that next.   Inquisitors are a very AA...
Forum: Necromancer 10-02-2009, 11:04 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 118
Posted By Mew
<p>One thing to remember is watch the root...

<p>One thing to remember is watch the root timer.  Cancel the DOTs when root breaks so that you can root/fear again.  It takes practice.  But what Revanis says is very good to remember.</p>
Forum: Necromancer 09-29-2009, 01:44 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 544
Posted By Mew
<p>I left EQ2 over 6 months ago.  I was annoyed...

<p>I left EQ2 over 6 months ago.  I was annoyed with the necro class problems and just tired of playing.  I only came back because a friend asked for help getting started.</p><p>1) the same problems...
Forum: Necromancer 05-22-2009, 09:53 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 297
Posted By Mew
<p>We all push the boarders of good politics from...

<p>We all push the boarders of good politics from time to time because we are all frustrated.  I was just browsing the monk boards and they feel they have the same issues we do - being ignored. ...
Forum: Monk 05-22-2009, 09:43 AM
Replies: 270
Views: 1,989
Posted By Mew
<p>I created a monk because necromancers were...

<p>I created a monk because necromancers were being totally neglected by SOE and I wanted to try other classes.  Now I see that the grass is just as dead on this side of the fence....  <img...
Forum: Necromancer 05-20-2009, 01:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 191
Posted By Mew
<p>If you look through the other postings on...

<p>If you look through the other postings on desired changes to necromancers the tank pet hate is one of the listed items.  This became an issue with the release of ROK and all the +spell dmg and...
Forum: Necromancer 05-18-2009, 03:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 101
Posted By Mew
<p>Probably not.  It depends on the group.  The...

<p>Probably not.  It depends on the group.  The one thing scout pets love is group-wide scout dps buffs.  If your group is heavy on these and you are AGI AA spec'd then maybe...just maybe...your...
Forum: PVP Discussion 05-18-2009, 02:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 80
Posted By Mew
<p>Inquisitors are down right nasty in PvP.  An...

<p>Inquisitors are down right nasty in PvP.  An inquisitor without a two-hander is a waste of good toon.  About the only time an inquis would not use a two-hander is in a raid where a +heal crit...
Forum: Troubador 05-15-2009, 10:58 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 227
Posted By Mew
<p>I had a Vah'Shir bard in EQ1.  Great...

<p>I had a Vah'Shir bard in EQ1.  Great character.  I still miss him.  Now, I wouldn't play an EQ1 bard, though.  SOE took all the artistry out of it with /melody and removing the missed notes.</p>
Forum: Necromancer 05-15-2009, 10:54 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 101
Posted By Mew
<p><cite>Germs666...

<p><cite>Germs666 wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>Our mythical mage pet needs to hit harder!</p><p>Ever time how long it takes to click send pet, have the pet start casting and then psst. A...
Forum: Berserker 05-12-2009, 12:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 253
Posted By Mew
<p>I tend to like the inquisitor.  They have nice...

<p>I tend to like the inquisitor.  They have nice haste and dps buffs not to mention some of the best debuffs around (oh, did I mention they can heal pretty darn well?).  Not to mention, if you do...
Forum: Monk 05-12-2009, 12:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 278
Posted By Mew
<p>I started a monk just for the fun of it.  I...

<p>I started a monk just for the fun of it.  I wanted to see how the class works.  I generally pick a deity based on blessings/miracles but also the cloak.  Tribunal has a wonderful tanking cloak...
Forum: Necromancer 05-12-2009, 10:20 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 101
Posted By Mew
<p>One problem summoners run into is the AA...

<p>One problem summoners run into is the AA mirrors.  For the tank pet (solo) you want to put your points into the STA line.  For the mage pet you want the INT line.  For the scout pet you want the...
Forum: Look and Feel 05-08-2009, 01:42 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 200
Posted By Mew
<p>I would like to see a house with more rooms,...

<p>I would like to see a house with more rooms, too.  My 5 room house is cramped with stuff.  I am not at the 600 limit yet but getting close.  My alts are moving to bigger houses all the time just...
Forum: Necromancer 05-05-2009, 01:35 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 189
Posted By Mew
<p>There are two types of necromancers - raiders...

<p>There are two types of necromancers - raiders and soloers (who also group from time to time).   For raiders the biggest issue is the lack of utility and the fact that we are not top dps'ers...
Forum: Troubador 05-05-2009, 01:20 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 60
Posted By Mew
<p>Nope, you didn't miss a thing.</p><p>I am...

<p>Nope, you didn't miss a thing.</p><p>I am wondering if the devs are running a bit scared after the brow beating they took over the fighter revamp contraversy.  Since most of their plans probably...
Forum: Troubador 05-05-2009, 01:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 105
Posted By Mew
<p>Ministration reduces the power cost of healing...

<p>Ministration reduces the power cost of healing spells.  Since our health regen song only costs power when first started the ministration skill is pointless for troubs.</p>
Forum: Troubador 05-05-2009, 01:15 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 227
Posted By Mew
<p>Race doesn't really matter in EQ2.  I went...

<p>Race doesn't really matter in EQ2.  I went with Froglok for the singing voice.  <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/97ada74b88049a6d50a6ed40898a03d7.gif" border="0" /></p>
Forum: Berserker 05-05-2009, 01:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 152
Posted By Mew
<p>Yep, two handers need a small boost before...

<p>Yep, two handers need a small boost before they will be viable for anyone other than Inquisitors.  Its a shame really!  If SOE would just increase the base damage about 10 to 15% that would...
Forum: Expansions and Adventure Packs 04-24-2009, 02:07 PM
Replies: 370
Views: 2,512
Posted By Mew
<p>From what I recall in the older EQ2 lore the...

<p>From what I recall in the older EQ2 lore the island of Odus was destroyed in the Shattering.  I am not expecting that to come back with a new city. </p><p>I suspect Halas will be the new "good"...
Forum: Inquisitor 04-22-2009, 02:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 47
Posted By Mew
<p>Mastercrafted Incarnadine Devout armor will be...

<p>Mastercrafted Incarnadine Devout armor will be just fine through 80.  You will replace it with raid armor eventually.  I even keep it in my appearance slot after upgrades because I think it looks...
Forum: Inquisitor 04-22-2009, 02:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 67
Posted By Mew
<p>INT line for PVP solo?   No!   Go STR line all...

<p>INT line for PVP solo?   No!   Go STR line all the way unless you don't have Battle Cleric already.  Battle Cleric should be the first line for any Inquisitor that solos.</p>
Forum: Necromancer 04-22-2009, 12:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 154
Posted By Mew
<p>Best duo in the world for a necro...

<p>Best duo in the world for a necro is..............you and your pet.  You don't need anybody else! <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/908627bbe5e9f6a080977db8c365caff.gif" border="0" /></p><p>Since the...
Forum: Troubador 04-20-2009, 01:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 116
Posted By Mew
<p>Yeah, soloing a troub to 80 can be downright...

<p>Yeah, soloing a troub to 80 can be downright agonizing at times - especially when you get to RoK content.  But very few groups will want you before then.  Personally, I went sword and board and...
Forum: Necromancer 04-15-2009, 04:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 84
Posted By Mew
<p>Well, I gave up listening to certain posters...

<p>Well, I gave up listening to certain posters awhile ago.  So, what they write doesn't bother me.  A group is a group and a raid is a raid.  If someone is really that put out that I dont take time...
Forum: Necromancer 04-15-2009, 04:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 159
Posted By Mew
<p>Absolutely!  Necro's have little trouble...

<p>Absolutely!  Necro's have little trouble soloing.  I do wish the tank pets generated a bit more aggro and the dumbfire pets were DOTs or pets but not both.  But those are problems that I am...
Forum: General Gameplay Discussion 04-14-2009, 03:14 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 1,046
Posted By Mew
<p>Just one more thing to cut into my already...

<p>Just one more thing to cut into my already limited play time.  I didn't have or need this welcome screen since I first started playing EQ 1.  Still don't need it.  Don't want it.  It gives me...
Forum: Necromancer 04-14-2009, 11:38 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 84
Posted By Mew
<p>I use my solo build during pick up groups (aka...

<p>I use my solo build during pick up groups (aka PUG's) fairly often since I don't always have time to run by my house and use my AA mirror to change over.  Honestly, the difference isn't that huge...
Forum: Troubador 04-10-2009, 12:10 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 631
Posted By Mew
<p><cite>Legion11...

<p><cite>Legion11 wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>The solution is right in front of us though, and is so simple I'm not sure how it can be missed.  If troubadors buff CASTING, why not casting of all...
Forum: Troubador 04-02-2009, 11:12 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 631
Posted By Mew
<p>Honestly, I would like the Charm spell to last...

<p>Honestly, I would like the Charm spell to last a lot longer than it does.  It used to be about 30 secs as I recall.  Then chanters complained and the bard charm got nerfed to 8 secs (without...
Forum: Necromancer 04-02-2009, 10:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 112
Posted By Mew
<p><cite>Albright...

<p><cite>Albright wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>So pets get in the way</p><p>but Assassins, Swashbucklers and other classes that don't* range</p><p>DON'T</p><p>Why is a pet that is not range doing...
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