> As a newb, its hard not to feel a little intimidated by the
> discussions here. I am in AWE of you people even though I don't
> understand half of what you say. I long for the day when I can
talk
> about the finer ponts of EQ like you guys.
You'll pick it up in no time. ;)
> By nature I am not a team player so grouping is still a bit alien
to
> me although I realise its the only fast way to get xp. But too
often
> I find myself in groups that just gung ho for everything in sight
> hitting anything that moves (= Excelsis having to retrive his
corpse
> ONCE more in some weird, out of the way loc).
Just my opinion, but as a paladin, it is *possible* to solo,
especially at the earlier levels. But you don't necessarily have to
get a large group or anything. I personally prefer a partner or
small groups, as far as getting the most xp for your effort.
> Can I ask you guys some questions? I reckon a 1/5 bub a night is
> pretty average to aim for. That would lvl me up once a week. Is
that
> the norm? How long did it take you in the beginning?
In the beginning, first character, I'd say that's about right. Once
you know the places to go, gaining a level per (solid)night of
playing is a pretty realistic goal, if you know what places to go,
and are relatively decently geared up.
> I have tried to solo in Black Burrow but that is well nigh
impossible
> on your own. Grouping is the only way but I HATE that place so
much
> it makes me so nervous to go there.
Many, many options for you at level 11. Mind you, I did most of my
pre-30s leveling in the old world, before most of the expansions
came out:
- Crushbone (orc city in Faydwer, north of the elf city Kelethin)
- Estate of Unrest (kill yard trash to mid teens, then group inside
or pull outside from 1st floor).
- FIELD OF BONE (iksar newbie area)- its perfect for leveling up to
about 20ish, depending on the area you hunt. Over in front of
kaesora is great for you.
- Kurn's Tower: Esp as a paladin, when you get your vs. udnead nukes
and/or a ghoulbane, you will ROCK against undead, and this place is
full of 'em. You can solo here, or join a small group and watch the
exp fly by.
> the English server Venril Sathir (I live in Amsterdam) and
sometimes
> the zones are completely deserted. Is it like that on the US
servers
> as well?
Depends on the time you play. A lot of the older servers and players
rush off to the new expansion zones for the xp/loot there, but I
honestly still prefer the old world.
> Hope to hear from some of you anyway, especially your experiences
and
> feelings about EQ when you first started. I'm off again now to
that
> HUGE VAST world that we all know and love (and sometimes hate...)
I play on Bristlebane, feel free to send me a tell anytime if you'd
like further assistance.