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Forum: In Testing Feedback 10-04-2008, 10:04 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 2,091
Posted By orchard54
Dual Core enabled in game and everything. Have...

Dual Core enabled in game and everything. Have all graphic sliders maxed out (beyond the Extreme Quality setting defaults). 10-20 avg. fps in antonica, 15 most of the time.CPU usage is the same as it...
Forum: Monk 07-12-2008, 11:48 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 163
Posted By orchard54
I've been building my monk for pure dps, but I...

I've been building my monk for pure dps, but I always get invited to groups to tank. Which is fine by me because I'm used to it with my high guardian. But I always tank with offense stance and kill...
Forum: Conjuror 07-03-2008, 08:31 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 126
Posted By orchard54
I set a /pet attack macro on my HO, or one of my...

I set a /pet attack macro on my HO, or one of my spells. and use that while in groups.
Forum: Look and Feel 07-03-2008, 08:27 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 863
Posted By orchard54
The hot high elf blond has been around since the...

The hot high elf blond has been around since the original EQ1 box <img src="/smilies/69934afc394145350659cd7add244ca9.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />
Forum: General Gameplay Discussion 07-03-2008, 08:22 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 178
Posted By orchard54
I'd go with a mystic. Mine is 75 and here is why...

I'd go with a mystic. Mine is 75 and here is why I say choose this class.Mystics have great debuffs that compliment the tank and the mystics own healing. Lowering the mobs Attack Speed and DPS by a...
Forum: General Gameplay Discussion 07-03-2008, 08:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 94
Posted By orchard54
As I understand it, it is basically the same for...

As I understand it, it is basically the same for every stat.As it gets higher, the change it does is less noticeable. You could always just look at your +spell damage mod, and the actual damage of...
Forum: General Gameplay Discussion 07-01-2008, 08:27 AM
Replies: 826
Views: 2,173
Posted By orchard54
sometimes I bet there isn't an actual Dev who...

sometimes I bet there isn't an actual Dev who really plays this game. Which is why they refuse to admit they make any mistakes. Either that or all the Dev's play a scout class.I can almost do better...
Forum: General Gameplay Discussion 07-01-2008, 08:10 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 99
Posted By orchard54
Depends on where you are at as well, some zones...

Depends on where you are at as well, some zones for example; Nektulos forest, Loping Plains, Kunzar Jungle, Feerrott, and Lavastorm, are always dark and gloomy. Maybe so far it seems dark to you for...
Forum: General Gameplay Discussion 07-01-2008, 01:53 AM
Replies: 179
Views: 964
Posted By orchard54
So SOE made the lower half levels easier, I think...

So SOE made the lower half levels easier, I think this was a smart move due to new players incoming, and older players playing their high level characters, substantially decreasing the chance to...
Forum: In Testing Feedback 07-01-2008, 01:28 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 1,714
Posted By orchard54
<cite>Shenyen wrote:</cite><blockquote>I agree...

<cite>Shenyen wrote:</cite><blockquote>I agree that Everquest 2 needs an upgrade of the engine, but i don't think that multicore-support should be the main focus of an engine upgrade - the game has...
Forum: Tips, Tricks, and New Player Questions 06-28-2008, 09:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 153
Posted By orchard54
80 Conj here, I love my class <img...

80 Conj here, I love my class <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /> great at soloing, great in groups! Although I haven't kept a coercer or illy past 25.
Forum: Monk 06-27-2008, 05:23 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 182
Posted By orchard54
<cite>Akao@Butcherblock...

<cite>Akao@Butcherblock wrote:</cite><blockquote><cite>JeiSombra wrote:</cite><blockquote>after lvling a toon 1-70 on WoW, I realize WoW kinda sucks, that is, without a MONK!!!   Anywho, what WAS...
Forum: Paladin 06-26-2008, 11:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 136
Posted By orchard54
Now, I've leveled up my Froglok Paladin to level...

Now, I've leveled up my Froglok Paladin to level 26. I am very impressed.My first character I started when EQ2 launched was a Guardian. Since Kunark i've leveled him to 74 and basically gave up...
Forum: Tips, Tricks, and New Player Questions 06-26-2008, 11:15 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 898
Posted By orchard54
All the different type of texture maps is what...

All the different type of texture maps is what really brings out the detail in EQ2. As well as any modern day game these days.
Forum: Tips, Tricks, and New Player Questions 06-26-2008, 10:25 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 898
Posted By orchard54
just FYI, eq2 character models are around 13,000...

just FYI, eq2 character models are around 13,000 - 16,000 polygons. Number of polygons don't mean anything unless they are nicely put together, such as the EQ2 models/world. They really have a lot of...
Forum: Tips, Tricks, and New Player Questions 06-26-2008, 10:32 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 898
Posted By orchard54
I LOVE EQ2 TOO!From a 1-10 I give it 20!Would...

I LOVE EQ2 TOO!From a 1-10 I give it 20!Would have been more horse mounting animation was put back in the game! /glare
Forum: Paladin 06-25-2008, 11:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 114
Posted By orchard54
I have a 48 monk, and a 26 Paladin.If you outfit...

I have a 48 monk, and a 26 Paladin.If you outfit your characters well enough, any class should suffice. Feign Death on the monk is great, yet oddly seems to fail when you need it the most <img...
Forum: Mystic 06-24-2008, 01:34 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 70
Posted By orchard54
I suggest setting your pet attack macro on your...

I suggest setting your pet attack macro on your hotbar, and waiting till you get your Nuke, and 2 DoT's on the mob and then send him in. Also, depending on your spec, you could raise your DPS as I've...
Forum: Conjuror 06-24-2008, 01:28 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 104
Posted By orchard54
I use it before fights, along with my Blazing...

I use it before fights, along with my Blazing Avatar spell. I have them right next to eachother. This spell will add quite a bit of DPS, so use it every chance you get! Note* This spell will also...
Forum: Performance Support 06-23-2008, 10:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 115
Posted By orchard54
I believe dual and quad core processors should...

I believe dual and quad core processors should have been created and sold for more business use, because lets face it, most home user PC's don't really need multi-cores. Not to mention game...
Forum: Guardian 06-22-2008, 10:48 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 609
Posted By orchard54
Dochand on Nektulos (friends Guardian)<img...

Dochand on Nektulos (friends Guardian)<img src="http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/7610/eq2000058ch0kp7.jpg" alt="" border="0" />and Jablambo of Nekutlos. (My Guardian)<img...
Forum: Mystic 06-20-2008, 08:28 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 53
Posted By orchard54
Usually for me....I'm in the MT group, and am...

Usually for me....I'm in the MT group, and am usually the only mystic in our guild raids. I work my rear off healing/warding the MT, and everyone I see low on health.I usually end up doing low DPS,...
Forum: Look and Feel 06-20-2008, 08:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 327
Posted By orchard54
heh, now if only they'd add back in the horse...

heh, now if only they'd add back in the horse mounting animation, instead of it plopping out from your rear.
Forum: General Gameplay Discussion 06-20-2008, 08:19 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 388
Posted By orchard54
Fighting on a horse doesn't effect anything,...

Fighting on a horse doesn't effect anything, unless you're talking about what ericsweeney said.I personally like to just travel on my horse, and get off when fighting/exploring a zone, like...
Forum: General Gameplay Discussion 06-20-2008, 08:15 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 99
Posted By orchard54
Also depends on the weapons you are using.If you...

Also depends on the weapons you are using.If you are using an already super fast 1 handed weapons, a ton of haste won't help a whole lot like it would to a super slow, ultra high damage 2 hander.At...
Forum: General Gameplay Discussion 06-20-2008, 08:12 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 321
Posted By orchard54
Like others said, /petition him for harassment,...

Like others said, /petition him for harassment, don't forget to /report him as well for when he does say those things to people. SOE doesn't take lightly people who are harassing others, because...
Forum: General Gameplay Discussion 06-20-2008, 08:06 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 221
Posted By orchard54
I like all my conj spell particles <img...

I like all my conj spell particles <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />I <3 the golden hammer!woosh woosh woosh WHAM! tiny peices...
Forum: Developer Roundtable 06-20-2008, 07:53 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 1,237
Posted By orchard54
Everyone I know is having this same issue since...

Everyone I know is having this same issue since the patch.When riding a griffon, the camera position is to low, and the griffon in flight is way up top near the screen, out of view if you zoom in...
Forum: Conjuror 06-17-2008, 11:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 361
Posted By orchard54
<cite>Kittiilitter wrote:</cite><blockquote>I...

<cite>Kittiilitter wrote:</cite><blockquote>I have been hanging in there with my Conjurer and am really started to enjoy playing her. I get out of the EQ1 concept and it has made it fun by doing...
Forum: General Gameplay Discussion 06-17-2008, 11:22 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 122
Posted By orchard54
The way spells and tradeskills work in EQ2, they...

The way spells and tradeskills work in EQ2, they have to increase 10 levels at a time if they do at all. EQ1 doesn't have a system for progression really, so they can decide the new expansion will...
Forum: General Gameplay Discussion 06-17-2008, 12:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 148
Posted By orchard54
I still think EQ2 has some of the best graphics...

I still think EQ2 has some of the best graphics when settings are on max everything. And this game is 4 years old! Now if only they would upgrade the engine to take use of new technologies so TONS...
Forum: Wizard 06-17-2008, 01:48 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 563
Posted By orchard54
All I know is since about level 25 i've been...

All I know is since about level 25 i've been soloing yellow triple up heroics with ease. Never been able to do that with my other toons no matter how decked out they are. If that isn't power I don't...
Forum: Conjuror 06-16-2008, 11:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 97
Posted By orchard54
Ro all the way!

Ro all the way!
Forum: Mystic 06-16-2008, 11:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 68
Posted By orchard54
My pet actually doesn't die very often when I'm...

My pet actually doesn't die very often when I'm soloing in kunark. This setup works for me anyways and im happy with it <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0"...
Forum: Mystic 06-16-2008, 04:18 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 68
Posted By orchard54
Here is my AA set up. I used to be pure Heal/Buff...

Here is my AA set up. I used to be pure Heal/Buff spec, but I changed to pure DPS ONLY for soloing in Kunark, once I hit 80 I'm switching back though. Here is my set up at the moment with only 102...
Forum: Conjuror 06-16-2008, 04:00 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 361
Posted By orchard54
Conj's do get the equivalent to "mod rod" from...

Conj's do get the equivalent to "mod rod" from EQ1, and a stone for underwater breathing. Those are the only two spells we get for items to summon for other players.
Forum: Conjuror 06-14-2008, 09:07 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 361
Posted By orchard54
Yes, us Conj's got the shaft for pet models.We do...

Yes, us Conj's got the shaft for pet models.We do get an unbreakable 75% snare+DoT which is really nice for kiting ^_^Also, I think the addition of item summoning spells would be really sweet, but I...
Forum: General Gameplay Discussion 06-14-2008, 08:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 437
Posted By orchard54
I don't think its possible. Of course you can hit...

I don't think its possible. Of course you can hit "R" on your keyboard to reply, and just need to add your message. Someone else may know some secret trick to it though. Although I'm fairly confident...
Forum: In Testing Feedback 06-14-2008, 08:22 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 1,714
Posted By orchard54
This thread shall never die until the day EQ2...

This thread shall never die until the day EQ2 utilizes at least dual core! Everyone who feels the same way, I strongly encourage to send a /feedback every day about it until something gets done!
Forum: Look and Feel 06-14-2008, 08:19 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 148
Posted By orchard54
<cite>xsikal...

<cite>xsikal wrote:</cite><blockquote><cite>Jablambo@Nektulos wrote:</cite><blockquote>I like not using a map (as much as i can help it), like the old day's of EQ1 and use landmarks to determine...
Forum: Look and Feel 06-13-2008, 09:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 296
Posted By orchard54
As current hardware advances, EQ2 will run worse,...

As current hardware advances, EQ2 will run worse, and worse. Sorry to burst your bubble <img src="/smilies/9d71f0541cff0a302a0309c5079e8dee.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />You can have a PC that plays...
Forum: Look and Feel 06-13-2008, 08:45 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 148
Posted By orchard54
I like not using a map (as much as i can help...

I like not using a map (as much as i can help it), like the old day's of EQ1 and use landmarks to determine where you are at. Maybe thats just me though. Half the fun for me personally is the...
Forum: General Gameplay Discussion 06-13-2008, 08:32 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 247
Posted By orchard54
screw body pulling, pull entire rooms at a time...

screw body pulling, pull entire rooms at a time on purpose, it makes healers actually work, and the game more exciting! (i'm saying this from having played a tank, a healer, and a DPS class to...
Forum: General Gameplay Discussion 06-10-2008, 10:48 PM
Replies: 197
Views: 879
Posted By orchard54
Now if only Fury's would stop spec'ing dps and...

Now if only Fury's would stop spec'ing dps and complaining when asked to heal. Had to bring it up since it happens far to often for me.80 Fury has joined the group.Fury: "Getting a second healer...
Forum: General Gameplay Discussion 06-09-2008, 11:46 PM
Replies: 197
Views: 879
Posted By orchard54
As having a 74 Guardian that was my first...

As having a 74 Guardian that was my first character, and my main for the longest time, I think I am a great tank. I've also been praised by many, many groups of my tanking abilities. I also played a...
Forum: Conjuror 06-09-2008, 10:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 613
Posted By orchard54
Necro spells have + damage to undead, why don't...

Necro spells have + damage to undead, why don't Conj have + to elementals?Paladins also have +damage to undead to a lot of their skills/self buff procs.
Forum: Look and Feel 06-09-2008, 10:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 296
Posted By orchard54
I think the animations in EQ2 are great. Most of...

I think the animations in EQ2 are great. Most of the character animations were done via motion capture using the professionals that worked with the actors in The Matrix. Compared to anything else...
Forum: General Gameplay Discussion 06-06-2008, 10:13 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 721
Posted By orchard54
I have a 74 Guardian, I hardly play him much...

I have a 74 Guardian, I hardly play him much because I rolled a Conj, now its 80 and much better being a guardian. Being able to solo, and dps well in groups and raids <img...
Forum: In Testing Feedback 06-06-2008, 10:01 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 1,714
Posted By orchard54
Same company that makes an 8 Core CPU for its...

Same company that makes an 8 Core CPU for its Playstation 3!!! You think they'd upgrade all their games to do at least dual core! (maybe it was 7 cores on the ps3's cpu... can't remember exactly). Of...
Forum: In Testing Feedback 06-05-2008, 11:47 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 1,714
Posted By orchard54
If a game has been out for over 4 years, and not...

If a game has been out for over 4 years, and not even some of the BEEFIEST computers can run this game on max everything without any problems, then that to me is a problem. Specially in an Online...
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