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bleap · 02-06-2008, 05:35 PM

Skywarrior wrote:

graewulf wrote:
Why do we have to wait until we're level 80? In EQ1, when epics were put in, the level cap was 60, but you could start them much earlier (lvl 52, I think).
...and please no stupid replies like "this isn't EQ1"....
Actually, when Epics were introduced into EQ1 I think the level cap was still 50. IIRC the level cap did not increase until Velious was released. Could be wrong though. Also, most epics in EQ1 could be started much earlier than 50, although they usually could not be finished prior to 50. I know, for instance, that the Shaman Epic was startable at level 30-35ish.
But in any case, it really was a different game. If you don't want "stupid replies" that remind you that this isn't EQ1 then my advice would be to refrain from comparing anything to EQ1. But to answer your question more directly, Epics begin at level 80 because that is what the designers of the quest line intended. Nothing more, nothing less. There is plenty to do from level 1 to level 80. Having a questline or two that doesn't even begin until you are max level is, IMO, a good thing and provides something to look forward to once all the xp bars are broken again at max level.
For some folks, just getting to level 80 is an epic enough adventure.

Wrong but thanks for playing, the level cap was 60 when RoK was released, the epic quests were introduced either with the release or soon after. The quest could start at level 45, you could equip the weapon around level 52....Sure, I can't wait to reach level 80 so I can do more quests for NO adventure EXP to get a weapon I won't use again until the level cap is raised in 2 more years...This might be great for raiders, NOOOOOT so much for those of us who don't raid. I know when I reach level 80 my toon will be put into moth balls until the level cap is reached...I have 9 toons to level to 80....NOW if they decide to raise the level cap every year I might bother with this quest...And to those of you who say that the epic is the pinnacle of accomplishment...well just wait until the level cap is increased and your precious epic weapon is replaced by treasured loot off some yard trash MoB....Or MAYBE SOE is sending us a message that there will never be another level cap increase??? who knows...

02-06-2008, 05:35 PM	#30
bleap Loremaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 582	Skywarrior wrote: graewulf wrote: Why do we have to wait until we're level 80? In EQ1, when epics were put in, the level cap was 60, but you could start them much earlier (lvl 52, I think). ...and please no stupid replies like "this isn't EQ1".... Actually, when Epics were introduced into EQ1 I think the level cap was still 50. IIRC the level cap did not increase until Velious was released. Could be wrong though. Also, most epics in EQ1 could be started much earlier than 50, although they usually could not be finished prior to 50. I know, for instance, that the Shaman Epic was startable at level 30-35ish. But in any case, it really was a different game. If you don't want "stupid replies" that remind you that this isn't EQ1 then my advice would be to refrain from comparing anything to EQ1. But to answer your question more directly, Epics begin at level 80 because that is what the designers of the quest line intended. Nothing more, nothing less. There is plenty to do from level 1 to level 80. Having a questline or two that doesn't even begin until you are max level is, IMO, a good thing and provides something to look forward to once all the xp bars are broken again at max level. For some folks, just getting to level 80 is an epic enough adventure. Wrong but thanks for playing, the level cap was 60 when RoK was released, the epic quests were introduced either with the release or soon after. The quest could start at level 45, you could equip the weapon around level 52....Sure, I can't wait to reach level 80 so I can do more quests for NO adventure EXP to get a weapon I won't use again until the level cap is raised in 2 more years...This might be great for raiders, NOOOOOT so much for those of us who don't raid. I know when I reach level 80 my toon will be put into moth balls until the level cap is reached...I have 9 toons to level to 80....NOW if they decide to raise the level cap every year I might bother with this quest...And to those of you who say that the epic is the pinnacle of accomplishment...well just wait until the level cap is increased and your precious epic weapon is replaced by treasured loot off some yard trash MoB....Or MAYBE SOE is sending us a message that there will never be another level cap increase??? who knows...