EQEmulator Forums - Project 1999 - Legit PVE Classic Progression Release Date

EQEmulator Forums (https://www.eqemulator.org/forums/index.php)

- General::Server Discussion (https://www.eqemulator.org/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=601)

- - Project 1999 - Legit PVE Classic Progression Release Date (https://www.eqemulator.org/forums/showthread.php?t=29619)

Project 1999 - Legit PVE Classic Progression Release Date

Project 1999 - Legit PVE Classic Progression

Release Date: October 2nd, time TBA.

After many joyful days, nights, and months of development, we are ready to release the server. :D

Brief description of highlights:

-Progressive through Velious -

- 100% Static Zones - You won't be able to repop an empty zone by zoning.

-Upon release, each RL player is allowed to play 1 client until it is deemed in need of change by the community.

-Classic Timeline - Prenerfs, nerfs, most zone unlocks will be based on an approximated time being expansion unlocking versus original patch notes. (example: box of abu-kar will drop from *any* lvl 35+ npcs until marfen binkdurple is added to sell bag of the tinkerers, then it will be removed)

-Classic Loot - DB completely redone to ensure proper drop rates from common, uncommon, and rare NPCs. Items you forgot about or never knew existed. You shouldn't find empty loot tables.

-Classic Quests - From the useless to the useful, I think all prekunark quests have been researched, fabricated and implemented. Enjoy

-Classic Spells - Spell levels and effects based on original data. Kunark and Velious spells will appear on the correct vendors when the time comes. Classic particle effects, with optional casting graphics.

-Classic Faction - Base factions recreated and populated throughout mobs; creatures and NPCs alike.

-Classic NPCs - Rarity of spawns ensured. Mob HP and level populated from classic spawnlogs. Missing mobs created, huge amounts of pathing work. Scripted NPCs available from scripts only. Dragons, Gods, and unique encounters are scripted events.

-Classic zones recreated - Cazic Thule, Runnyeye, Kerra Ridge with original spawns, quests, and loot.

-Original Plane of Hate/Fear/Sky.. mobs, pathing, loots, difficulty.

-Classic spawn times of mobs.

-Classic class/race combinations only - Halfling rangers, paladins. Gnome Shadowknights and paladins.. are off the menu.

-Classic spell gems and Velious UI are available -

-Classic merchants populated with traditional wares.

-Aesthetics - Faces, textures, clothing, weapon graphics, flavor text, proximity emotes.. fixed

-Classic Tradeskills -

- Norrath purged of frg/bst/ber/vahshir clutter.

- Kunark and Velious npcs removed from classic, until they are needed.

- Dungeon node pathing - Mobs should no longer have phasing ability, and have lost the ability to travel through walls.

- We will be doing GM Events! Minor ones and larger ones.. but definitely the Best of the Best

- Kunark and Velious, when open, will also be classic material. Look forward to original VP 1.0, Sleeper's 1.0, and Plane of Mischief 1.0

A few random features of interest :

- Food/water = mana/endurance effects-
- Eye of Zomm works -
- Blind works -
- Classic Feign Death mechanics -
- Mob run speed corrected - getting away will not be so easy
- Skills - class skills nerfed back into line.
- Pets - poof when you invis/hide/die/or zone.
- Pets - window works, (backoff, etc)
- Classic Alchemy pricing and recipes
- Classic Forage table created -
- Classic spawn points/bind points
- Invisibility spells have random duration timers.
- + hit by non-melee.
- PC pets operate from owner's faction
- Halflings can sneak
- Magical NPCs are immune to non magical weapons
- Endurance bar = Stamina bar, bring your invigor. (WIP)
- Boats are a WIP. Some currently have workarounds, others do not.
- btw, The Plane of Fear will own you in the face, GL on your lustrous russet.

For any questions, comments, suggestions, and a full list of Rules, please visit the forums located at http://classicbetatest.guildlaunch.com

Sounds brutal, Hope alot of people play.

sweet, sounds like an awesome server! I cant wait to play!

Sounds awesome except the lack of one thing - 2x exp! F the 100% grind, don't let it take a year to level again :)

I didn't even know you guys were doing the pathing, great news.

I'll be joining this.

And SilentCurse, no. Its absolutely not about getting to max level asap.
I look forward to group in Crushbone again. Not out level those awesome zones in the very first weekend.

Looking forward to this.

I've been eying this server for awhile. So impressed with the amount of work you've all done without taking 3 years to do it. Now...wizzy or druid?? :)

im definitely excited, the only thing im concerned about is the 1 client allowed thing. Are you sure the population will be enough that 2box wont be necessary?

Hi, thanks for your interest.

a quote from the boxing decision, from our forums.

Upon server release, each RL player may control 1 client with the understanding that the ability to box will be added based on population and post-launch opinions if deemed necessary.

Anyone looking for a full list of rules or information can find most of it on our current forums

http://classicbetatest.guildlaunch.com

Can I play this server using th T client?

Definitely. I have had no experience with the SoF client, and im not sure of the requirements I need to support it. Various occasions I would receive tells from people saying the models were wrong.. and that they were using SoF client.

At this point, or until I'm corrected, I'd say Titanium is your only option if you want everything correct.

Just making sure I wouldn't be forced to go buy Trilogy to play it,that would be a huge turn off lol

i like the idea and had a test char to check out server but ......

sorry no way i can take the grind of normal xp, what are the death mechanics? leave a corpse with all gear ???

You guys have been putting about a years worth of work into this server i really hope it turns out amazing i myself beta tested a little and it was fun i cannot wait until the real release

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ozium (Post 178968)

i like the idea and had a test char to check out server but ......

sorry no way i can take the grind of normal xp, what are the death mechanics? leave a corpse with all gear ???

Yes every thing is as close to real everquest as possible when it was released. CR's-Exp loss-Slow exp-Prolly alot of LFG-the whole thing :oops:

Sounds like the best server ever, doing things right the first time. Everyone ought to be there!

Do certain races get exp penalties like old times, example being half-elfs being slow levelers? Awesome work by the way and I cant wait to play.

yes lol half elf ranger, troll sk... they will be brutally hard to level up.

Good. I'm glad things will be as difficult, or "classic" as they once were. No 2x exp, no porters or soulbinders indeed. If you really want these things, go play somewhere else - there's lots of servers with custom rulesets.

Hopefully the need to 2box never arises...

I will definetly be checking this out.Been waiting for the official release.

Ooooh. My fingers are twitching and this time not from RSI. That is one server that could lure me out of hiding.

Well, if I only could remember one of my login passwords ...

I can't wait for this to come out, I've been waiting for EQC all this time!

Good luck guys, It isn't a classic client, but it's the classic content, which is probably the next best thing. Best of luck on your server!

This is exactly what I was looking for when I joined the EQEmulator community, and as soon as I heard about it I began beta testing for it. I'm very happy to see it finally being released, and it seems a lot of other people are to.

*cracks open a bottle of Blackburrow Stout*

Cheers!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joebrew (Post 179005)

Do certain races get exp penalties like old times, example being half-elfs being slow levelers? Awesome work by the way and I cant wait to play.

Yes, racial and class based experience penalties will be in place (as far as I know). Personally, I have argued against keeping class based penalties but for keeping racial penalties, but I haven't heard any change in policy yet.

If I remember correctly, half elves have no inherent penalty or bonus. Halflings get a small bonus, ogres trolls and iksar get a large penalty.

As far as penalties are concerned, I responded in the other thread but not this one.

Here's a copy of the information

Code:

29 //experience modifiers based on race and class, used if USE_RACE_CLASS_XP_MODS is defined

   30 //                            hum     bar     eru     elf     hie     def     hef     dwa     tro     ogr     hal    gno     iks,    vah     frog

   31 float  race_modifiers[15] = { 100.0f, 105.0f, 100.0f, 100.0f, 100.0f, 100.0f, 100.0f, 100.0f, 120.0f, 115.0f, 95.0f, 100.0f, 120.0f, 100.0f, 100.0f}; // Quagmire - Guessed on iks and vah

   32 

   33 //                            war   cle    pal    ran    shd    dru    mnk    brd    rog    shm    nec    wiz    mag    enc    bst    bes

   34 float class_modifiers[16] = { 9.0f, 10.0f, 14.0f, 14.0f, 14.0f, 10.0f, 12.0f, 14.0f, 9.05f, 10.0f, 11.0f, 11.0f, 11.0f, 11.0f, 10.0f, 10.0f};

legend: if smaller numbers are faster exp, then halfling warrior is fastest!

Rangers being heavily penalized when they're already the worst class makes zero sense (and Sony eventually admitted this).

But hey, Classic = Perfect right? :rolleyes:

Sucks to be rangers in the story of classic. :(

Classic isn't perfect. It did, however, provide the fun and footwork necessary for sony to still be leeching money, 16 expansions later.

Yes I do hope that you guys still try to keep a sense of balance, even though you want it to be 'classic'. Don't think 'classic' was the end all/be all of Everquest - the game is far from perfect, just don't let the quest for 100% classic destroy the fun for certain players. :)

edit: *cough* bards/rangers

Allright, it's official I am making a ranger

Is the server compatible with the SoF client? It seems I have mislaid my Titanium CDs. ;-/

I will have to try this server out.

I was wondering why it seemed so much easier to level on all the other servers. I had just attributed it to actually knowing how to play the game instead of the exp modifier being up.

Well since we are limited to one account I know what classes I'm choosing from. (not a complaint in anyway) Halfling Druid or Dark Elf Necro for life baby!!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by avakai (Post 179237)

Well since we are limited to one account I know what classes I'm choosing from. (not a complaint in anyway) Halfling Druid or Dark Elf Necro for life baby!!!!

Unfortunately, I've changed my mind on what class I'm going to be dozens of times already. I'm thinking Dark Elf Mage.

hahhahahaa original exp, thats like 1 blue exp for a white con at level 1. the whole 1 client thing, this should be funny to watch unfold

Sasaluge, your negativity is not welcome here and you have been warned about it multiple times, especially in direct regards to this specific server. This is your final warning, and the ban will be a permanent one next time it happens.

Is there a long shot in hell that my anniversery expansion will work with this? It was released after Titanium package and has everything Titanium offers.

No stores/shops around me have the titanium package, I found an Omens of War, and 2 Original EQ boxes from 1999 [yes, LOL].

I would buy one off ebay/amazon but it'll take up to 6 days to get here and I wanna play SO BADLY ON FRIDAY!!!!!

I also looked into EQ's store, there is digital download, they offer Seeds of Destruction for $40, and an EQ Starter pack for $20 that has all expansion packs leading up to Secrets of Faydwer.

Someone halp! Does it look like I have to wait til next weekend to play? :-?

I'd love to try this server. I have the titanium cds but I am really bad at all that replace file A with file B stuff. I always manage to mess it up.

One question , I have EQ live on my PC even though i haven't played in years. Will i have to uninstall it and then reinstall. So that it is not patched?

Nm i found a post that helped. I think i am all set-up for tomorrow. :)

I am sooo going to play this server