open beta testing for classic legit pve - Page 2

Slaya21 · #1 01-23-2009, 07:46 PM

it kicked me off the first time, but now it works everytime. I am on it as we speak.

also /bump for good will.

Fifflefluff · #2 01-23-2009, 07:52 PM

I was just able to log in, finally.

nilbog · #3 01-23-2009, 08:22 PM

Woo.. I'm glad people are enjoying the CT... took me over a week researching and scouring my memories to create it.

I will be willing to share it with the community if there is a demand. Not sure how exactly I would do it though.. I created the mobs with new ID #s and loot ids. So I'm not sure how that would work with queries?

I have to give a huge thanks to Angelox.. as his was the database I started the server with.

To prevent any type of corruption or character deletion.. I am the only person with access to modify any of the database, remotely or otherwise. Xzerion, Tantalar, Christian, Moisel and others have provided with me with tons of information to make it all possible. (thanks guys <3 )

For any in-game or connectivity issues, please visit the current webpage at http://classicbetatest.guildlaunch.com as I do not want to spam up the eqemu boards anymore than I have already.

Thanks again eqemu for providing me a great way of learning mysql and perl.

aendiin · #4 01-25-2009, 09:22 PM

Im interested. How do I get on?

nilbog · #5 01-25-2009, 09:31 PM

server is up and running 99.9% of each day. listed on server list as

project 1999 - legit pve classic beta testing

lots of new people connecting and im getting a lot of good information for this beta!

hope to see you there aendiin

Z.Wylde · #6 02-16-2009, 11:15 PM

i would love to play, but default exp rate is too much for me... with only a handful of players to group with i think exp should be adjusted accordingly... eqclassic live had a balanced exp rate because of the thousands of players on each server...

porigromus · #7 02-17-2009, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Z.Wylde

i would love to play, but default exp rate is too much for me... with only a handful of players to group with i think exp should be adjusted accordingly... eqclassic live had a balanced exp rate because of the thousands of players on each server...

That would only increase the speed of the issue of not having players to group with at all levels. Then it would become only a race to the top. I think a better way to deal with this is add the emu bot system in a discrete tasteful manner to where people can hire a bot in towns (classic models/races/classes of course) to help fill in the gaps for times when you can't find someone your level.

I know it isn't classic to have bots but I don't think it would be intrusive if done tastefully.

kantan · #8 02-19-2009, 10:37 AM

Once we go live I plan on making 2 characters. One I will use for soloing. The second I plan on using in gorups.

I will be using our boards to premake groups for a set time and place. I think this will help a lot until we can get the community built up.

Tantalar · #9 02-19-2009, 04:48 PM

The server has not even "gone live" yet since it is still in beta. If you you build it they will come. I am curious to see how many people will play once it is released. I think it would be a good idea to have a sign up so we can get an idea how how many active players there will be.

sarasi · #10 03-15-2009, 04:28 PM

I have been looking for just this type of server play. as soon as I recieve my eq titanium in mail and get set up I will definately be there

kantan01 · #11 03-21-2009, 11:43 AM

All of us non script writers are testing quests at the moment. It seems like we are getting pretty close! Some of the outdoor zones need some tweaking too. So come on and help if you are willing and able!

Dibalamin · #12 04-03-2009, 09:07 AM

Just an updated...

Server is coming along nicely,

Merchant/vendor list have been almost completely redone & fallen back to a more classic state.

Tons of quests have been fixed.

And the dragons & gods have been scripted back into their 1999 goodness, silly raider procs are for kids.

Ongoing work consists of quests, pathing, mob drops & general non-classicness crushing.

Stop by and say hi sometime! Or even better, log in and give a hand!!

feel free to stop by the forums at http://classicbetatest.guildlaunch.com

PathToEternity · #13 04-03-2009, 01:26 PM

IRC is 1999 on the emulator IRC

nilbog · #14 04-03-2009, 08:48 PM

Thanks guys for your words of support

The server makes a lot of progress every day.. and I can't wait for it to be finished.

Still looking for:
- advice on source fixes for original game mechanics.. have compiled quite a list
- more perl scripters
- good classic info.. I know somewhere exists a dusty binder.. that has the spawn times of each zone. :P

New addition to the server.. original spell gems. Don't know of anywhere else these exist, but work has been done and we have some functional ones up.

nilbog
http://classicbetatest.guildlaunch.com

Pyrocat22259 · #15 07-16-2009, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by sarasi

I have been looking for just this type of server play. as soon as I recieve my eq titanium in mail and get set up I will definately be there

Basically what this person said. I've been wanting this type of thing ever since I quit, which was shortly after Planes of Power. I'm so relieved to find a progression server that will *not* go past Velious. Classic EQ or Bust!

Can't wait to start playing and helping out!