Good Morning, AllaK's - 5/16/07Follow

Didn't get to play because I was cropping 150+ screenies of Darklight woods. Actually, I got to about #56.

That and baby is still trying to cut his molars.

I'm sure you can, I got 4+ while I was cataloging the solo quests, and I didn't even get to them all (that's a hint: submit infoz!!)

I've found a couple of tricks to farming data, 'cause I just don't seem to be the kind that can take notes in wordpad or on paper and make sense of them later.

First, the in-game browser is a great shortcut. A macro of the line '/browser http://eq2.allakhazam.com/search.html?q=%T' (minus the 's) is a godsend.

Second, in the game Options somewhere (Maybe under UI?) is an option to display full information on a drop in your chat window, including the LOC. That puts everything except zone in your chat window for screenshots. (I hit "/" for /who just before I loot, then zone info is in the shot too.)

Third, instead of taking notes on quests, screenshot your quest journal as you complete each step. You'll have a record of every step along the way. If you keep your Quest Helper window open to the quest you're killing mobs for then that info is in the screenies too.

Of course, this stuff works for me. I get much less game inturruption when I can just press my screenshot button whenever I see data. Might seem hopelessly messy for anyone else.

Yeah, there's a lot of older content that needs updating. People who were submitting as the game was young moved up the Tiers, of course. Every now and then I run into a screenshot that's pre-LU-13 and needs replacing.

All data is good data :)

Oh, no offense taken, and I didn't take it that way at all :) We know there's outdated content. One of our many ongoing projects is re-doing all the newb zones, some of which still have launch-era quests which are no longer in game. There are four EQ2 Zam staff members working constantly to add new data and update older info (as well as bring you editorials and news), and without people like you contributing it'd be a daunting job. Even a small thing, like a new screenshot for an old collectable, is desirable data.

While game changes are kind of frustrating for a database site like this, a game that is constantly growing and changing is a joy to play, and well worth the work it takes to keep information up-to-date. Heh, job security!

BTW, I love my job!

Well, im posting very late...

Im working late this evening so that I dont feel obligated to come in on my days off to help the slower reps...

Anyway. I had the chance to Main Tank the other night. Ive got to say, It wasnt all that bad. However, people got a little sloppy with agro control. /sigh. We are doing Deathtoll tomorrow night and im looking forward to getting ascendant. It evades me still.

Ive also been gathering information on quests in hope to get more AA's. Ive done as much as i can solo, and was able to duo with a fury a lot of heroic quests. We cleared the Acadeium(sp?) this morning... that was fun. No upgrades for either of us. Was working on a quest. Still, was good times. No deaths of course.