Fridgecritter 2X Diablo 2 random loot

[Angelox]

I would first make one starting zone for all, which would probably be tutorialb, since it was made for that, and will be easy to adapt - then have some sort of "flag" system that gets you out of tutorialb, and to the next level. I still have sqls that will convert all starting zones to tutorialb if you need.
Having all starting zones in the same place is also good for any type server who has few members, as it brings them to play together (that's a big reason Sony started tutorialb, as their player base got smaller).
Anyways, in tutorialb, I had figured Krenshin was the highest mob there, hardest to kill, so, I used him for a "jump-start" quest (used to have) to LoY zones. You probably could alter this quest, and use it to your benefit - Krenshin still drops the item needed.;

#zone: tutorialb
#Revised Angelox
#This is a custom quest, intended mainly for the players to try out newly revised LoY zones.

sub EVENT_SAY {
 if ($text=~/hail/i){
  quest::say("Thank you for helping our rebellion. If you wish to [escape] at any time simply let me know.");
  quest::emote("sighs...");
  quest::say("Or perhaps you have become bored with the same adventures and prefer something [different].");
 }
  elsif ($text=~/escape/i) {
  quest::say("Here, I'll show you how to get out. But remember, once you leave you can't get back in, or you jepordize our whole operation.");
  quest::say("Are you [sure] you want to leave?");
 }
  elsif ($text=~/different/i) {
  quest::say("Aye, different; a world of [pirates] and [treasure] ... ");
 }
  elsif ($text=~/pirates/i) {
  quest::say("There are many evil pirates there, nasty place to be. I could [send] you there, with proper [status], although you'd never be able to return here");
 }
  elsif ($text=~/treasure/i) {
  quest::say("Many riches those pirates carry, you could attain an impressive [status] if you weren't killed first");
 }
  elsif ($text=~/status/i) {
  quest::say("I can give you a compatible starting-level, with a few extra spells, once you ge there.");
 }
  elsif ($text=~/prove/i) {
  quest::say("Bring me a part of Krenshin's bones, and I'll know you have mastered these mines, send you on your way...");
 }
  elsif ($text=~/sure/i) {
  quest::say("Good luck!");
  quest::delglobal("$name");
  quest::rebind(202,337.91,335.60,-126.50);
  quest::movepc(202,337.91,335.60,-126.50);
 }
  elsif(($text=~/send/i)&&(${$name}==3)){
  quest::say("Good luck my friend ....");
  quest::delglobal("$name");
  quest::level(35);
  quest::rebind(224,-978.10,1717.51,42.37);
  quest::movepc(224,-978.10,1717.51,42.37);
 }
  elsif ($text=~/send/i) {
  quest::say("I can send you, but I worry you might not survive, due to lack of skills. You'd have to [prove] yourself to me first");
 }
}

sub EVENT_ITEM{
  if ($itemcount{56001} == 1){
    quest::delglobal("$name");
    quest::setglobal("$name",3,3,"F");
    $name=undef;
    quest::level(25);
    quest::scribespells();
    quest::say("You have done well! I can now [send] you to The Gulf of Gunthak at your request"); 
  }
}

Since tutorialb is good for about level 1-15, send the players to a small group of zones (level15-25?), with similar (flag) quests on the big bosses.