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http://www.eqemulator.net/wiki/wikka.php?wakka=PlayGuide <– how to connect (looks like it’s down now)

Basic Steps - Download the EQ1 titanium, create a forum account on this site, create an EQ login id on the User Control panel forum preferences, then edit the eqhosts.txt file to point to their servers.

We are playing on - Scars of Amerous. It’s a x4 xp server, and pretty awesome.

Currently I’m a level 24 magician :). Love that “DING” sound

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Set to be priced by t-mobile at 200 bucks. Also has a new data plan T-mobile will be unveiling soon.

Nice…

If I could describe WAR in 1 word it would be “deep”. I don’t feel like i need to grind to the highest level right away. I am actually taking my time to Level, Rank up, and gain Influence. We all know what levels are, but what are the other two.

Each character has levels and ranks. Your ranks are tied to your RVR xp, the more Ranks the better armor you can use and the better your character will be. Not only is it smart to RVR from level 1 on, but it buffs your character and it’s fun! From RVR you get Renown points as well, you will get points you can throw into buffing your weapon skill (gets through armor) or strength, int, etc.

Getting influence in an area is another cool aspect. I mentioned about the Public Quests getting you loot and xp, well i left out how influence is another reward. Complete a few public quests to get influence, once maxed (you have a bar) you can get armor based off your influence that is far superior to  items your level.

More to come….

Cable -(lvl 8, R9) <– this is how people like to see you’re actual level

1. Game graphics are solid for 2 years ago. Today’s standards it is on the low end. I think this is great as ex-wow players will be able to pickup WAR without a hardware refresh.
2. Some graphics errors that need to be corrected. For example, when you are at the character select screen the Magus disc makes the guy hover so you can’t see what hair, eye, and other facial features you are giving him.
3. Realm / Entrance Queues. HORRIBLE, 20 minute waits just to get into the beta right now. This will need to change. It reminds me of the old EQ days when there wasn’t enough server capacity.
4. Depending on your server, there is a limit to how many Order and Destruction there can be. Meaning if you have a friend that wants to play the beta, make your characters at the same time, so someone doesn’t get locked out.
5. Gameplay is a bit laggy, hit a hot key like 2, 3, 4 and you character will move maybe only 75% of the time. It’s clearly due to the server loads right now.
6. Auto attack needs ALOT of work. I’ll stand there, for a good minute or so and my guy won’t swing yet the mob’s health goes down. This might just be lag too.

Quick patch of 189MB’s and I’ll be online and ready to go. My first impressions of the game will follow.