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Title: Wednesday Night: 2/22/06: 9pm EST Post by: Venkman on February 16, 2006, 07:56:15 PM Need thoughts here. If our lowest level is, say, 16 by next Wednesday, they can group up to 22. If everyone else mentors down to that, this sounds like Thundering Steppes to me. But I've never been there.
Being outdoors also helps sauced catch up. Title: Re: Wednesday Night: 2/22/06: 9pm EST Post by: NiX on February 16, 2006, 09:42:21 PM Giants in TS are good for a group of low to mid twenties assuming everyones that level.
Title: Re: Wednesday Night: 2/22/06: 9pm EST Post by: Sauced on February 16, 2006, 09:56:14 PM Being outdoors also helps sauced catch up. I'm almost 21, its double xp weekend, catching up won't be a problem. Title: Re: Wednesday Night: 2/22/06: 9pm EST Post by: HaemishM on February 17, 2006, 07:24:15 AM I don't think making it to 16 by Wednesday will be a problem. I hit 15 yesterday at lunch.
Title: Re: Wednesday Night: 2/22/06: 9pm EST Post by: tazelbain on February 17, 2006, 07:39:35 AM Need thoughts here. If our lowest level is, say, 16 by next Wednesday, they can group up to 22. If everyone else mentors down to that, this sounds like Thundering Steppes to me. But I've never been there. Spiders at the bottom of BB or Leeches at the chessboard in SH. A steady supply of single ^^^ mobs ,in my limited experience, is quickest way to level. Of course, you need a tank who can take some hits.Being outdoors also helps sauced catch up. Title: Re: Wednesday Night: 2/22/06: 9pm EST Post by: Nebu on February 17, 2006, 10:09:47 AM Spiders at the bottom of BB or Leeches at the chessboard in SH. A steady supply of single ^^^ mobs ,in my limited experience, is quickest way to level. Of course, you need a tank who can take some hits. My guardian just hit 15 last night. Title: Re: Wednesday Night: 2/22/06: 9pm EST Post by: Lt.Dan on February 17, 2006, 10:12:27 AM Two healers and a scout can tank, three healers and anyone can tank on even con or below ^^^ ups.
Stormhold is a great spot for level 20s. There are lots of quests (including armor quests), nameds, collections, and it's a pretty nice looking dungeon. Title: Re: Wednesday Night: 2/22/06: 9pm EST Post by: Nebu on February 17, 2006, 10:17:14 AM Stormhold is a great spot for level 20s. There are lots of quests (including armor quests), nameds, collections, and it's a pretty nice looking dungeon. Other than the fact the place is crowded during primetime, I would agree. On each of my toons, I've had to hunt Stormhold in the off hours to get the spawns I needed to complete quests (mostly because I don't like waiting in lines to hunt). I imagine that this will be even worse with a) most people playing good characters and b) server consolidation. Title: Re: Wednesday Night: 2/22/06: 9pm EST Post by: Signe on February 17, 2006, 10:48:55 AM I have a bunch of quests for Stormhold, too, but the place is usually too busy for me to bother with. Even this morning there were people all over the place. God, I wish they would all fall in a hole.
Title: Re: Wednesday Night: 2/22/06: 9pm EST Post by: Sky on February 17, 2006, 11:13:23 AM I've been wanting to do Stormhold for a while. My Guardian is also level 15, but I'll bring Cav if we do SH.
Title: Re: Wednesday Night: 2/22/06: 9pm EST Post by: Nebu on February 17, 2006, 11:21:56 AM I've been wanting to do Stormhold for a while. My Guardian is also level 15, but I'll bring Cav if we do SH. I could play my 25 brigand and would prefer to. We just had so many scouts in guild that I thought we could use a tank. We also seem to be lacking a templar/inquisitor. Not that you need one, it just helps when you want to push things a bit. Title: Re: Wednesday Night: 2/22/06: 9pm EST Post by: Surlyboi on February 17, 2006, 11:23:45 AM I need to do stormhold too for a couple of my toons, but they're all pushing 30 and the stuff I need to tackle may be a bit much for the rest of the crew at this point. I have a Templar as well, (the lowest of the toons at 24) if we need healing, but I suck with her.
Title: Re: Wednesday Night: 2/22/06: 9pm EST Post by: tazelbain on February 17, 2006, 11:37:10 AM I could play my 25 brigand and would prefer to. We just had so many scouts in guild that I thought we could use a tank. We also seem to be lacking a templar/inquisitor. Not that you need one, it just helps when you want to push things a bit. As I found out last night, having more then one regen healer in the group is a pain and ineffecient. I'd go through my casting animation only to be blocked by the other healer's regen. I gave up and went to my crappy instant spells. GRRRR.Title: Re: Wednesday Night: 2/22/06: 9pm EST Post by: Xilren's Twin on February 17, 2006, 12:18:16 PM Two healers and a scout can tank, three healers and anyone can tank on even con or below ^^^ ups. Stormhold is a great spot for level 20s. There are lots of quests (including armor quests), nameds, collections, and it's a pretty nice looking dungeon. I have a bunch of quests in there that are in the teens, how high does this zone go? Xilren Title: Re: Wednesday Night: 2/22/06: 9pm EST Post by: Surlyboi on February 17, 2006, 01:29:44 PM I think it goes up to about 30-35 in the deeper areas.
Title: Re: Wednesday Night: 2/22/06: 9pm EST Post by: Venkman on February 17, 2006, 02:12:57 PM I completely forgot about Stormhold! I'd love to go there. I have like 7 quests there, including 3 writs. How about Stormhold as our primary choice, with TS as backup if SH is too crowded?
Quote from: sauced I'm almost 21, its double xp weekend, catching up won't be a problem. Sorry for the confusion. I meant you catching up to use virtual-geographically if you log in after we get started :)Title: Re: Wednesday Night: 2/22/06: 9pm EST Post by: Miasma on February 18, 2006, 08:13:03 PM So I thought it was double xp, it's not. The xp bonus is barely noticeable, but you can help to build the spires by either doing some tradeskills or gathering an item from mobs, you get a little statue as a reward once the expansion comes out. I think the spires in nektulos and commonlands are still being done.
Got to see one of the dragons that spawn each time a spire is built get killed, can anyone spot the typo? (http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/2889/typo5oj.jpg) P.S. I saw better looking dragons years ago in Everquest 1. Title: Re: Wednesday Night: 2/22/06: 9pm EST Post by: Trippy on February 18, 2006, 08:16:35 PM Maybe Vyemm is a fatass?
Title: Re: Wednesday Night: 2/22/06: 9pm EST Post by: hal on February 18, 2006, 09:38:16 PM well the a and o keys are right together, err wait oh... nevermind :roll:
Title: Re: Wednesday Night: 2/22/06: 9pm EST Post by: tazelbain on February 20, 2006, 12:07:33 PM I was wondering since most of us are alt-o-holics and we have many new players joining, maybe we should have several game nights with each one for different ranges.
Title: Re: Wednesday Night: 2/22/06: 9pm EST Post by: Venkman on February 20, 2006, 12:31:26 PM I think that's a good idea, but just remember any alt-o-holic can pull together a group who mentors down to them. In this, EQ2 is pretty unique (in a CoH sorta way), where you don't need to have dedicated groups of players who stay within the same level bracket or else you're left behind.
So yea, new thread time. Your turn tazel! :) Title: Re: Wednesday Night: 2/22/06: 9pm EST Post by: tazelbain on February 22, 2006, 09:06:56 AM I'll be there tonight and try this mentoring thing for myself.
Title: Re: Wednesday Night: 2/22/06: 9pm EST Post by: Cheddar on February 22, 2006, 09:12:30 AM I'll be there tonight and try this mentoring thing for myself. I will be down with the sickness as well. I mean, I will be there. Here. Ill be playing with you I mean. All of you. But not at the same time. Unless you are in the group. :hello_kitty: Title: Re: Wednesday Night: 2/22/06: 9pm EST Post by: Venkman on February 22, 2006, 09:17:33 AM So how about we meet at the the Keep of the Gnollslayer at 9pm EST then? It's directly west of Stormhold entrance, and a good middle-point between those coming in from Thundering Steppes and those coming from Steppes Station griffon.
Title: Re: Wednesday Night: 2/22/06: 9pm EST Post by: Sky on February 22, 2006, 09:22:20 AM Why do you always want to meet somewhere else? Seems more logical to meet at Stormhold if we're going to do Stormhold. Just my 2¢.
I'll be on tonight, if the server stays up... Title: Re: Wednesday Night: 2/22/06: 9pm EST Post by: Venkman on February 22, 2006, 11:56:44 AM Because I want to hear you argue about it. :evil:
Meet there or not. I only recommended Gnollslayer because the skeletons out front of SH see through invis and I'm not sure what levels are attending. It's a 15s jog, so not like it's gonna be a huge time sink to get there. Title: Re: Wednesday Night: 2/22/06: 9pm EST Post by: HaemishM on February 22, 2006, 12:57:26 PM I'm level 19 now, and I'll try to make this tonight. I'll have to run from the Commonlands again, but tonight I may actually be able to do that beforehand unless I pass out from exhaustion.
Title: Re: Wednesday Night: 2/22/06: 9pm EST Post by: Sky on February 22, 2006, 01:49:19 PM Bah, I'm not arguing, just bringing up a point :) I'm no Getcha...
Title: Re: Wednesday Night: 2/22/06: 9pm EST Post by: Furiously on February 22, 2006, 02:16:21 PM Getcha always did me right.
Title: Re: Wednesday Night: 2/22/06: 9pm EST Post by: HaemishM on February 22, 2006, 02:39:34 PM YOU BETTER SACK UP!
Title: Re: Wednesday Night: 2/22/06: 9pm EST Post by: Cheddar on February 22, 2006, 07:01:00 PM Well the group was great, but server crashed without warning (well, 30 second warning was given). I am going to play my tank a wee bit more I guess. If the server does not stabilize soon then I may move to the RP server that SPT is currently in.
Title: Re: Wednesday Night: 2/22/06: 9pm EST Post by: Venkman on February 22, 2006, 07:04:57 PM Waht server?
Title: Re: Wednesday Night: 2/22/06: 9pm EST Post by: Cheddar on February 22, 2006, 07:06:03 PM Excellent query. Sending her a message now. Guess Ill try and figure out what my AIM thingy is.
Title: Re: Wednesday Night: 2/22/06: 9pm EST Post by: Xilren's Twin on February 22, 2006, 07:06:19 PM Station says all server coming down at 7pm PST for a 2 hr update. So, basically my playtime is shot.
Oddly, just a moment ago only Oasis and Blackburrow are actually down. Xilren Quote Scheduled Downtime 2/22/2006 12:30am PST. All servers will be coming down at 7:00 am PST on Wednesday, February 22nd, 2006 for an update. Downtime is expected to be 2 hours. - The SOE Operations Team Title: Re: Wednesday Night: 2/22/06: 9pm EST Post by: Cheddar on February 22, 2006, 07:12:05 PM I am rolling a Shadowknight on one of the RP servers. Not sure which one yet, working on his looks now. Everyone is welcome to join me.
Title: Re: Wednesday Night: 2/22/06: 9pm EST Post by: Signe on February 22, 2006, 07:25:47 PM I am rolling a Shadowknight on one of the RP servers. Not sure which one yet, working on his looks now. Everyone is welcome to join me. The one that starts with an L. Title: Re: Wednesday Night: 2/22/06: 9pm EST Post by: HaemishM on February 22, 2006, 07:35:18 PM Lucan is the RP server SPT is on, BTW. I made a Human Evil Shadowknight on there last night to help her and her MMO Radio buddies get a guild.
Title: Re: Wednesday Night: 2/22/06: 9pm EST Post by: Cheddar on February 22, 2006, 07:42:23 PM Lucan is the RP server SPT is on, BTW. I made a Human Evil Shadowknight on there last night to help her and her MMO Radio buddies get a guild. I am there now. This may be permanent. Oasis has disapointed me. Title: Re: Wednesday Night: 2/22/06: 9pm EST Post by: Velorath on February 22, 2006, 08:21:34 PM At this point I'm just going to ride it out. There's been server mergers and an expansion so I'm not really surprised by the downtime. The time for permanent moves was when server transfers were free. As I recall, at the time we didn't take advantage of it largely because it could have a negative impact on the guild. Talking about permanent moves now risks a much larger split since it means everyone would have to start new characters.
Title: Re: Wednesday Night: 2/22/06: 9pm EST Post by: Cheddar on February 22, 2006, 08:38:06 PM At this point I'm just going to ride it out. There's been server mergers and an expansion so I'm not really surprised by the downtime. The time for permanent moves was when server transfers were free. As I recall, at the time we didn't take advantage of it largely because it could have a negative impact on the guild. Talking about permanent moves now risks a much larger split since it means everyone would have to start new characters. I am 95% sure that I am moving. I did a few hours in the new server, and it feels more like home. The downtimes did not really kick in until the free move was over. For now BC can stay on Oasis, we have plenty of people in control. If need be I will pass reigns to someone who will be staying. Stay tuned as I make a lengthy post about my thoughs and such later tomorrow. Title: Re: Wednesday Night: 2/22/06: 9pm EST Post by: Surlyboi on February 22, 2006, 08:51:54 PM I have four toons on Oasis now. Two of which I transferred from my ex's account and which I will not let go, more or less in honor of her. So, if people are going to move to Lucan, I'm gonna have to make some hard decisions.
Title: Re: Wednesday Night: 2/22/06: 9pm EST Post by: Cheddar on February 22, 2006, 08:56:00 PM By lengthy I meant short and to the point. But anyway. :hello_kitty:
Title: Re: Wednesday Night: 2/22/06: 9pm EST Post by: Signe on February 22, 2006, 09:09:21 PM Someone posted this on the official boards. As you can see, Oasis really did get a big chunk of people. It's a dire situation in many respects. I suggest we sulk and give SOE a sad, pouty look.
Quote EQ2census.com reports it as follows: Query executed in 1.504 seconds. Showing 23 rows (500 max) server count Guk 62899 Najena 69450 Blackburrow 63234 Antonia Bayle 95203 Unrest 61931 Kithicor 56176 Nektulos 57400 Butcherblock 54135 Lucan DLere 70039 Everfrost 64367 The Bazaar 7539 Befallen 66660 Permafrost 59697 Crushbone 104476 Runnyeye 69349 Mistmoore 67162 Oasis 99928 Innovation 50359 Valor 52323 Storms 50923 Splitpaw 61065 Sebilis 34110 Veksar 39301 Title: Re: Wednesday Night: 2/22/06: 9pm EST Post by: Velorath on February 22, 2006, 09:12:13 PM I am 95% sure that I am moving. I did a few hours in the new server, and it feels more like home. And you got that from just a few hours of playing huh? Can't you just say you want to follow SPT around and be done with it? :-D Title: Re: Wednesday Night: 2/22/06: 9pm EST Post by: Cheddar on February 22, 2006, 09:13:20 PM Someone posted this on the official boards. As you can see, Oasis really did get a big chunk of people. It's a dire situation in many respects. I suggest we sulk and give SOE a sad, pouty look. Quote EQ2census.com reports it as follows: Query executed in 1.504 seconds. Showing 23 rows (500 max) server count Guk 62899 Najena 69450 Blackburrow 63234 Antonia Bayle 95203 Unrest 61931 Kithicor 56176 Nektulos 57400 Butcherblock 54135 Lucan DLere 70039 Everfrost 64367 The Bazaar 7539 Befallen 66660 Permafrost 59697 Crushbone 104476 Runnyeye 69349 Mistmoore 67162 Oasis 99928 Innovation 50359 Valor 52323 Storms 50923 Splitpaw 61065 Sebilis 34110 Veksar 39301 Exactly. Actually Velorath, it was someone elses idea. But sure, I have the hots for SPT. Who wouldn't? Title: Re: Wednesday Night: 2/22/06: 9pm EST Post by: Venkman on February 23, 2006, 05:25:39 AM It sucks, but it was predictable (http://www.darniaq.com/phpNews/news.php?action=fullnews&showcomments=1&id=199), both in terms of server populations and the number of people at certain levels thereon.
I think we chose Oasis for the right reasons, and any hasty decision we make now is only going to guarantee an un-fun guild fracturing. Can we discuss first please? Title: Re: Wednesday Night: 2/22/06: 9pm EST Post by: Miasma on February 23, 2006, 06:48:29 AM That's kind of funny considering how we seem to have more population than Antonia Bayle whose population was already so high that they weren't allowing transfers to it.
Clever shading of the high population servers to match the EQ2 con system. Title: Re: Wednesday Night: 2/22/06: 9pm EST Post by: Signe on February 23, 2006, 06:59:32 AM I did that! Excited Someone called me clever! Excited sounding expletive happens here!
Title: Re: Wednesday Night: 2/22/06: 9pm EST Post by: Velorath on February 23, 2006, 07:00:17 AM That list of numbers is a count of characters and not players if I'm not mistaken. Already established as the biggest packrats in the game, I wouldn't be surprised if people on Steamfront had the most alts too. Making a character last night, the server load appeared to be heavy on every single server.
Title: Re: Wednesday Night: 2/22/06: 9pm EST Post by: Soln on February 23, 2006, 10:25:04 AM /groan
so people are moving? if so, can we get a roster of Freeport-to-betray people? Wanna keep my mouse oh wait, they're changing the betrayal quest too? another variable time is still a tough commodity for me, advise we group up to grind newbs Title: Re: Wednesday Night: 2/22/06: 9pm EST Post by: tazelbain on February 23, 2006, 10:29:53 AM /groan Only a few are moving. Most of us are staying.so people are moving? if so, can we get a roster of Freeport-to-betray people? Wanna keep my mouse oh wait, they're changing the betrayal quest too? another variable time is still a tough commodity for me, advise we group up to grind newbs Title: Re: Wednesday Night: 2/22/06: 9pm EST Post by: HaemishM on February 24, 2006, 08:52:11 AM I would rather be stabbed in the face repeatedly than have to level up another assassin.
That said, I did get a Shadowknight up to 7 on Lucan D'Lere, mainly to help SPT and her buddies form a guild. My biggest problem is that most of you motherfuckers seem to be Qeynosian, and I'm in Freeport. I'm running up against the "there are too many fucking heroic mob quests" problem. Title: Re: Wednesday Night: 2/22/06: 9pm EST Post by: Venkman on February 24, 2006, 09:14:54 AM /groan Not really. Some made alts on Lucan, but we're all active on Oasis still. It's a good server as any if you wanted alts and are not already spoken for by other groups.so people are moving? Title: Re: Wednesday Night: 2/22/06: 9pm EST Post by: Sky on February 24, 2006, 09:49:03 AM That was my take on it. If you get fed up with Oasis, or if Oasis is down or whatever, it's nice to have an 'official' second home. Especially seeing that I already had half my characters there :P
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