At first I wanted to ask questions about how classes have changed between EQ1 and EQ2 but after reading posts here on the main page and looking at the class forum threads - I know that it's pointless to try to make comparisons.
PvE server. I wont be raiding and will limit my gaming to encounters that require 6 or less people. Me and a gaming buddy will duo everything, most likely me on a Monk, him on a Paly. If we need a full team to complete a task, thats cool. No EQ1 epic crap for me, thanks. No PoP progression BS.
1) I looked at the minimum requirements for computers, will mine do ok at low settings etc. I don't care if the game looks crappy, I just want decent framerate. Possible on my cheapo rig ? Please tell me before I buy and patch the game.
Sempron 3100 1.8 GHZ with 1G RAM and Nvidia 6100GPU chipset on a dial up (yeah yeah ;D) <... if the game will run on that setup I will add a PCI-E card in a couple months. If I like EQ2.
2) I noticed that some quests are received via reading books or learning a mob language, can some/all of those basic quests be shared with my buddy or even a PuG ? I'm concerned about level 10 to level 30 quests for the most part. I understand that some of the quests may be linked to previous actions and cannot be shared
2a) Are those types of quests rare to find? How common is it to loot an item, and after close inspection, find that it may lead to a quest. Once a day, week, month or year. Rate it on your own personal experience please.
2b) Do I need to beg a XXX class to cast a spell on it to determine if the item in question might carry quest value of some sort.
3) Rude people, I quit WoW because I bloody hated the community, been playin MMOGs since 1999 and never encountered more jackasses than I did on Lightbringer(server).
3a)EQ1 pick up groups would communicate in an effective and for the most part polite manner, can I expect the same behavior in EQ2 PuG's?
4) How many people are on the servers peak/off peak. Informed guess work is fine.
5) What class costs the most to gear up and run - cheapest? including everything, hold the mayo.
5a) EQ1 Monks used to be very expensive to gear up, is that the case in EQ2? Not talkin uber gear here, just want to quest or buy decent/average armor and weapons.
6) Transportation, I understand that there are wizard spires, dock bells and griffon towers. As a Monk/Paly duo, will we be forced to beg ports, teleports, evac's and succors to get to the decent spots in the game world and/or zone.
6a) Are some zones or area's {once flagged/keyed(L10-L50)} only accessible via methods that involve us getting $#^65 over by some class <cough>druidwizard<cough>. In short, will we be bloody begging taxi rides to zones ala EQ1. This is a big one for me, please be specific. Hence asking the same question twice.
6b) Run speed buffs excluding the all purpose sprint function, what classes buff runspeed - be specific please. How much do those classes charge to buff runspeed. How much do runspeed (SoW ala EQ1) potions cost. I'm talkin low level 10-30 affordable methods and excluding mounts and guild bonuses or whatever they may be called.
7) Death and taxes - How much does it cost to repair 10% worth of damage on a plate set of L20 paladin armor or cloth gear on a L20 Monk. Is the charge based on level of the character or based on the quality of the gear worn by the character. PvE. I tend to die alot, thanks.
8) Are items in packs and inventory damaged upon death - PvE.
9) Any server suggestions? I know you Alla guys are on BB and Nagefen ( well I saw you guys post it- just cant recall). What servers are newest.
Thanks in advance,
Trappin