Hey all,
I actually never played this game, and I'm interested in starting. In this type of game I usually like to do a bit of everything (grinding, working on skills, crafting, questing) but my favorite is questing! I just want to know if there are tons of quest in this game and are they actualy fun to do? (like not all the same..) some feedback on this would be very apreciated!
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Quests are split really into the 'low level great for newbies' and the 'high end great items'
The introduction of the Newbie armour quest was one of the best discisions that SoE ever made but they dropped the ball by not tying them into higher level contnuation quests that allowed you to upgrade.
As a result the middle levels of the game where grinding can be a bit of a chore is few and far between as far as worthwhile quests are conserned, it gets better when the 'Epic' and higher Armours can be quested and once you hit 50 you can do some long involved tradeskill or group orientated quests or ones that involve drops in multiple zones.
You can ignore quest as many do but i like my quests and i have completed quite a few just because it was fun.
Often it is very difficult so 'Solo' quests at high level so a good guild is important.
The introduction of the Newbie armour quest was one of the best discisions that SoE ever made but they dropped the ball by not tying them into higher level contnuation quests that allowed you to upgrade.
As a result the middle levels of the game where grinding can be a bit of a chore is few and far between as far as worthwhile quests are conserned, it gets better when the 'Epic' and higher Armours can be quested and once you hit 50 you can do some long involved tradeskill or group orientated quests or ones that involve drops in multiple zones.
You can ignore quest as many do but i like my quests and i have completed quite a few just because it was fun.
Often it is very difficult so 'Solo' quests at high level so a good guild is important.
Interesting thing about EQ is that you have a lot of choices on how you play your character's progression.
Like to get the top level as soon as possible? It is called power leveling and you can fight non stop to move through the levels as fast as you can with help.
Like to take a break from combat and get experience from quests? Game has a lot of quests available (some better than others like the newbie armor ones), especially at the low and high levels.
Like to get a well rounded character? There are tradeskills to work on throughout as well as Alternative Advancedment (AA) options starting at Level 51 which allow you to accumulate points that enhance your character by diverting some (or all) of your regular experience to individualizing your character.
Like to play in groups? Get LDON expansion when you get to level 20 and you could spend all of your time in groups since adventures require a min. of 3 people. Before that there are the group zones like Crushbone, Orc Alley in Oasis, Splitpaw in S. Karn, etc.
Want to solo? All characters can solo early in the game, but you will want to check which ones do better at this in the higher levels - Clerics for example are not good solo in higher end game.
Want to explore different areas? I have been playing for a couple of years and still have a lot of zones I have never been in.
Like to cast magic? Combat? A little of both? - there is a wide range of character classes that allow you to fit your play style easily.
I would suggest buying Evolutions first and added expansions later.
Overall, this game has a lot of flexibility so sit back and enjoy the ride. Good Hunting and welcome to EQ
Like to get the top level as soon as possible? It is called power leveling and you can fight non stop to move through the levels as fast as you can with help.
Like to take a break from combat and get experience from quests? Game has a lot of quests available (some better than others like the newbie armor ones), especially at the low and high levels.
Like to get a well rounded character? There are tradeskills to work on throughout as well as Alternative Advancedment (AA) options starting at Level 51 which allow you to accumulate points that enhance your character by diverting some (or all) of your regular experience to individualizing your character.
Like to play in groups? Get LDON expansion when you get to level 20 and you could spend all of your time in groups since adventures require a min. of 3 people. Before that there are the group zones like Crushbone, Orc Alley in Oasis, Splitpaw in S. Karn, etc.
Want to solo? All characters can solo early in the game, but you will want to check which ones do better at this in the higher levels - Clerics for example are not good solo in higher end game.
Want to explore different areas? I have been playing for a couple of years and still have a lot of zones I have never been in.
Like to cast magic? Combat? A little of both? - there is a wide range of character classes that allow you to fit your play style easily.
I would suggest buying Evolutions first and added expansions later.
Overall, this game has a lot of flexibility so sit back and enjoy the ride. Good Hunting and welcome to EQ
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I guess that realy sums his question!!!
Great reply
I guess that realy sums his question!!!
Great reply
Some classes have better midlevel quests (that are still worthwhile) than others. Mages still have their focus items and a couple other bits out of the Temple of Sol Ro. Necro's can still do the Harvester. Stein of Moggok is still a decent item with +10 INT. The LoY spell quests aren't too horrible.
I think melees really are out of luck for midlevel quests. The most of the old world quested weapons are a joke, the Sol Ro armors aren't worth their cost in gem components and don't get me started on the Twilight Sea quests. Some might be worth it, such as the sword and sash quests in Stonebrunt if you're a ranger and can track the mobs, but if you're a warrior or rogue, you're pretty much SOL until you start working on your epic.
I think melees really are out of luck for midlevel quests. The most of the old world quested weapons are a joke, the Sol Ro armors aren't worth their cost in gem components and don't get me started on the Twilight Sea quests. Some might be worth it, such as the sword and sash quests in Stonebrunt if you're a ranger and can track the mobs, but if you're a warrior or rogue, you're pretty much SOL until you start working on your epic.
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