Gnomish Proving Grounds (progression, minor customizations)

[gnode]

Bump still going strong. Now that the Thanksgiving break is done we are resuming our normal raiding schedule.

We have farmed Trak a lot and are just finishing up some VP keys. Once Phara Dar is down I will release velious.

If you are looking for a classicish progression server with minor customizations for an authentic feel, this is the place for you. There is a big exp bonus in classic exp zones so 1-50 should only take a couple nights.

[gnode]

Oh yes, I did add one big customization to Velious now but it will not throw off any balance.

I added a quest that involves old armor to update it to still be relevant in Velious, but not overpower Velious armors. It involves stealing some treasure for gnomish pirates and your old armor.....

[VoodooChild]

came back to EQ after a few years off, definitely liking the server setup and the fact it won't go past PoP- I agree about not liking the expansions after that. Good idea with the extra newb loot and whatnot.

One question, did you open more of Velious now? I happened to see someone link RyGorr Battlemail last night

[partylwc]

opened iceclad and eastern wastes

[gnode]

Server is still going strong. I noticed some other servers at our level are no longer in the market place...

I keep seeing new people every day.

[gnode]

Update:

I spent some time this week making Plane of Mischief a good zone. I added back in the necessary 1.0 npcs and drops to make the class armors work. I also added in some 1.0 loot (ie, blam stick). I also made the drops more tolerable. It will still take you quite some time to get everything you want here, but you won't slit your wrists like on live.

I also added the nexus as a hub. There is a buffer that will buff low level spells (ie, celerity, clarity 1, chloro, etc) and a soul binder, and general supplies merchant (backpacks, food, gnomish hover-board).

[Almost Crimes]

This server looks interesting but I get a lot of lag / crashing during zoning, which I don't get on the other servers... :(

Might just be me though, not trying to talk shit about your server bro.