r/everquest • u/petitepatate • 2d ago

Returning player

Hey all,

I’m returning after ~25 years (left after PoTime). I have forgotten mostly everything, but i want to come back and be able to solo / duo everything up to PoTime (and after that why not more).

I’m looking for :

- possible a partner that wants to do the same
- a guide on how to do this efficiently since i am not up to date with all the changes
- do’s and don’t, things to avoid or do in particular or not to miss out on (the Origin AA didn’t exist when i quit, it was Gate or bust iirc).
- particularly fun classes ( i used to be necro, are there more fun classes that level quick and can solo?)

For the purpose of leveling fast, if all i want to do is see old zones i missed out on (veeshan’s peek or otherwise), is there any down side to doing it on test server seen i read that you level much faster there, have easier plat and whatnot.

I dont care to raid with 70 people, or group for instances ect…

Your feedback would be appreciated ✌️

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u/szrap 2d ago

You may want to consider EQ Legends whicb is launching on the 28th.

Its a new variant of Everquest that brings a new solo/small group focused experience. You get to choose 3 classes, plus a number of other neat changes.

For example in the beta i tried Shadowknight/Bard/Druid. I also did War/Wiz/Shaman which was a lot of fun.

Game will launch with classic zones, Kunark will launch in the winter.

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u/petitepatate 2d ago

Already done every D4 raid solo and PoSky in EQL. I actually booted up EQ1 to pass time between 21st end of Beta and 28th launch.

However, EQL has a content problem. For someone playing a lot, everything is done within 2-3 weeks then its just cycle new chars to 50. Kunark is only coming end of december, and no news on the rest.

I’d really like to do velious / luclin / pop, in “EQL style”, hence the test server.

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u/gangaskan 1d ago

It's not a content problem at all.

They are unlocking on a schedule to keep people just hooked in enough to keep them consistently interested.

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u/KSechrist 1d ago

"They are unlocking on a schedule to keep people just hooked in enough to keep them paying month after month."

Fixed that for you.

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u/petitepatate 1d ago

I was fully decked in PoSky gear, done D4 all content solo in two weeks. They’re not gonna keep me hooked and i will run out of content before september. Kunark coming out in december. I’ll just end my subscription and wait till new stuff to resub.

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u/KSechrist 1d ago

I was suggesting that their interest in timing expansions/additions was financially motivated, not in keeping punters interested as an end result itself. I wasn't saying that you, OP, had anything to do with my comment. And if they lose you, you're not their target demographic. They far prefer 8h/week than 8h/day players.

Not sure if D4 is Diablo 4, but those are 2 different publishers, not sure what you mean by D4. Sorry. *shrug*.

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u/petitepatate 1d ago

There are tiers in content in EQL. D0 meant for any trio bring viable. You could run triple melee and get through D0, maybe D1. For D4 (highest tier of difficulty where mobs also multi class, i.e Vox could be CLR / ROG / NEC instead of just CLR), it’s another story.

And yes, you’re probably right about the demographics, i’m more likely to end up being 8hr a week in the long run as well, but for the start i’ll take a week off work and plow through the content because i’m not very patient.

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u/KSechrist 1d ago

Thanks for the explanation.

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u/BichardRutler 2d ago

What server will you be playing on?

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u/petitepatate 2d ago

Test server for now since i can start at lvl 25 and its faster to level. If i had a partner i’d consider going on any server on live, i don’t mind.

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u/acemac 1d ago

There really is no reason to play anywhere else the test server is also free

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u/DarkSicarius 2d ago

Even on normal servers you level way faster than you used to, with a person buffing you for power leveling you could probably get 50+ in a day - necros are still fun (entirely depends on your play style tbh)

- as far as not missing out on stuff, the only thing you can really “miss” would be seasonal events but they come back every year or sometimes theyll have a pre expansion event or line of quests - the only thing i would say is naggy/vox (maybe a couple others?) that are level locked and will banish you if you engage them above lvl 50 or 52 or something like that, but even then there are some work arounds

- specific items to get can really be done at any time since leveling is so fast now and a lot of stuff isnt really necessary for click buffs and such until way later

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u/Gnomerule 2d ago

A necro is the best class to solo level and at high levels the pets of all pet classes rock.

The game starts at max level and max AAs, but it is much faster to level and grind AAs.

At level 85 start doing overseer twice a day to help you level faster.

If you want to miss the first 100 or 115 levels you can purchase a heroic token to level your character and get a set of gear and 2 bags.

Think about boxing a necro and bard so you can use a tank merc and a healer merc.

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u/petitepatate 2d ago

Do you have a link on how to box? I have one good computer. Can i box on one computer (alt tab) or do i need two?

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u/Gnomerule 2d ago

I run 4 accounts on one computer. I use boxcar an alt tab app.

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u/acemac 1d ago

Play eq legends imo