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Hi im new to EQ2 and im on the server vox and my name is defick(chars name). I used to play WoW but there was not enff roleplaying and just too much PvP. I mean i liked battledgrounds for awhile but it just so...well....boring. So i cancled my subscription and my friend told me he knew the right game i was looking for. So i subscribed to EQ2 and i got off the island and it's just wat ive been looking for but theres one problem...i dont know what the heck i am doing. i dont know like what main quests i should start with and i would like oo join a guild but all the people hat i asked just called me a noob and flamed me so can sum1 help me out?
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oh and btw i also would like too know what tradeskill pays the most cuz i am a wizard and i heard they r expensive ty :)
There is a thread at thte top of this forum that should answer many of your questions.
For good starter guidance, go talk to any NPC that has a floating quill above his/her head. They will offer you a quest to accomplish for rewards of cash, equipment, provisions, or even a piece of furniture for your room at the inn.
Many players run around and talk to every NPC they can find to build up a large collection of quests, then go out and get them done.
Bring up your quest journal to see what quests you have and the directions it gives you.
Tradeskilling has many different types of specialties. At lower levels, you will be able to try to make various things to see which one you like best. Talk to the NPC in the Tradeskill Instance in your hometown to get started.
For good starter guidance, go talk to any NPC that has a floating quill above his/her head. They will offer you a quest to accomplish for rewards of cash, equipment, provisions, or even a piece of furniture for your room at the inn.
Many players run around and talk to every NPC they can find to build up a large collection of quests, then go out and get them done.
Bring up your quest journal to see what quests you have and the directions it gives you.
Tradeskilling has many different types of specialties. At lower levels, you will be able to try to make various things to see which one you like best. Talk to the NPC in the Tradeskill Instance in your hometown to get started.
Unfortunately you ran in to what was probably a few players who belong to the 'uber' class of raid guilds who concentrate strickly on mass group raids and won't even consider you unless you are at least level 50 and 'twinked' out to the max. There are many other guilds out there who are a lot friendlier, just have to keep trying. Also visit the EQ2 site itself and follow the links to the guilds area for your server. Many will post here what their guild is like and who they seek and you can note a few guild names down and when you get in the game in the chat box type /who all (Guild name) and it'll list any players on at that time from the guild and you can try to contact them and go from there.
As for tradeskilling, all of them have potential for making the coins of the realm to help you buy what you need. One that works best at least in my own eyes is the 'provisioner' as all players need food and drink to keep playing, so there's always a market for it, though you oft have to make a lot and keep the prices low as competition to sell in this skill can oft be very high.Check out the tradeskilling forum for more info 'sez I and see what folks have to say there on the matter.
As for tradeskilling, all of them have potential for making the coins of the realm to help you buy what you need. One that works best at least in my own eyes is the 'provisioner' as all players need food and drink to keep playing, so there's always a market for it, though you oft have to make a lot and keep the prices low as competition to sell in this skill can oft be very high.Check out the tradeskilling forum for more info 'sez I and see what folks have to say there on the matter.
/agree with both previous posts. I'd just add that the most important thing is to have fun of course :D
My tradeskill is provisioning and I've never really explored the others...not for lack of want, but lack of time. I can tell you that as the market stands today, you probably won't make a bunch of money via your tradeskill regardless of what you choose. I'm not saying that you won't make any money, because you will, it just won't be a goldmine. There are other ways to make money though, such as through quest completions and selling looted items both on the broker and to NPC's for top dollar. Good luck and happy hunting in Norrath !
My tradeskill is provisioning and I've never really explored the others...not for lack of want, but lack of time. I can tell you that as the market stands today, you probably won't make a bunch of money via your tradeskill regardless of what you choose. I'm not saying that you won't make any money, because you will, it just won't be a goldmine. There are other ways to make money though, such as through quest completions and selling looted items both on the broker and to NPC's for top dollar. Good luck and happy hunting in Norrath !
Crafting is not expensive to pursue, but you have to do your own harvesting. You'll pay a lot for certain raw materials if you buy them from other players on the broker. At level 20 you can start doing writs which will reimburse you for fuel costs and pay you a little extra in profit and status for you and your guild. The best way to level is to do each new recipe you get to pristine to get the bonus experience and then do writs until the next level. When you know what you're doing timed writs will make you more, but you can fail and lose the profit and payment for one set of fuel. If you harvest yourself and do writs all your costs for non-rare crafting will be covered.
My main is a 70 weaponsmith and I've leveled a crafter to at least 30 in every profession but tailoring. Tradeskills are a rough way to make money these days. No tradeskill will make you anything before level 30 or 40. There are many crafters in the market since a recent update that overhauled tradeskills made it easier and more appealing to many players. There are also 2 high level Heritage Quests that require a fairly high crafting level to complete, bringing more people into crafting. The broker if awash with common crafted items selling at prices at or even below the cost to make them.
A situation has developed on many servers for various rare crafted items if you plan to buy raws on the broker. The selling price of the finished item is lower than the cost of the rare raw material and fuel so you can't make any profit.
As in all things, there are exceptions - if you're vigilant. Certain items may be in low supply on your server and will sell for decent money, or you can find bargains on rares. Exactly what items they are changes all the time so you have to keep on top of the broker. That's more work than some people want to put into tradeskills.
Finally, there has been an overall slowdown in the rate of sales on everything I make. Not sure if it's because school is back in session, there's a new expansion imminent or what.
I expect a boom when the expansion goes live as everyone twinks out their new Fae alts. I plan to spend lots of time harvesting in lower tiers and filling up my broker boxes.
My main is a 70 weaponsmith and I've leveled a crafter to at least 30 in every profession but tailoring. Tradeskills are a rough way to make money these days. No tradeskill will make you anything before level 30 or 40. There are many crafters in the market since a recent update that overhauled tradeskills made it easier and more appealing to many players. There are also 2 high level Heritage Quests that require a fairly high crafting level to complete, bringing more people into crafting. The broker if awash with common crafted items selling at prices at or even below the cost to make them.
A situation has developed on many servers for various rare crafted items if you plan to buy raws on the broker. The selling price of the finished item is lower than the cost of the rare raw material and fuel so you can't make any profit.
As in all things, there are exceptions - if you're vigilant. Certain items may be in low supply on your server and will sell for decent money, or you can find bargains on rares. Exactly what items they are changes all the time so you have to keep on top of the broker. That's more work than some people want to put into tradeskills.
Finally, there has been an overall slowdown in the rate of sales on everything I make. Not sure if it's because school is back in session, there's a new expansion imminent or what.
I expect a boom when the expansion goes live as everyone twinks out their new Fae alts. I plan to spend lots of time harvesting in lower tiers and filling up my broker boxes.
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