Play Angelox's Classic Server
 

I came to eqemu for the reason I thought so many would have -- to play eq in it's original and best(imo) form.

Yet I see no one on the classic server. Please, join me!

i played eq on "hard" for about 6 years.. i'll play on easy for a while longer..

Eq classic for me was the most intriguing mmo ive played.

Carefull playing 'easy' since it sometimes overdoes it and you get bored =P.

I would love to...
 

But when I try to connect to it, I cant.



=(

What happens whan you try an connect?

This server is just what I was looking for. Thank you very much Angelox! I remember back when you said you were creating a classic style database and I just couldn't wait (missed the boat I guess!).

Also, I don't see any reason why this couldn't be the server of choice for people wanting old-school PvP, maybe if you coded in single item loot for anyone flagged for PvP it would draw a lot of people. And it wouldn't affect anyone who decides to stay blue.

Anyway, I hope to see some people on next week!

if it gets pvp flagging and/ or not lotting an item ill join if its populated

If item looting is implemented and the population increases, I'll join as well.

we should spread the word? it won't populate on its own.

the number of people last summer flaming Sony for failing to produce a Classic PvP server was substantial, more than enough for a healthy emu server.

question is how to get the word out without Sony breathing down anyone's neck.

I'm sorry man, but that's one thing I could neverget into : PvP. I think it's because I'm a sore looser (hate to get whipped by someone else)

=( so it won't be implemented?

Me too, but I still like PvP. The best part about PvE is that mobs dont level up so that one that just owned you will get its just reward in a few levels. Players on the other hand just hand you a$$ back to you no matter how you try.

I play on GW and PvP is kind of a given on it. I have had some bouts that I have been sucessful, but most of them are just pathetic. No matter how hard I try, I still get smacked in the face and called a Noob, *sniff, Im going off to hang me lame self now!!

*sniffle* I would LOVE to but I threw away my EQ disks STUPID ME.
Lol

So, about how many play on the server?

Server details?

I keep a server mostly for trying out things, probably the best would be to Play on Legacy of the Rathe server which works off commercial bandwidth , I maintain that one, together with Leara and is intended for gameplay with large populations- it uses my ax_classic DB.
I don't make certain changes to please individuals. I do have a game to offer that hopefully is a bit challenging and might be of interest.
If you are looking for a large population, then you might want to try PEQ or one of the others.
My whole goal here was to improve the database , then offer it to everyone else so I might get others into this "public work" mind of thought. The database has always been my main interest and not the server.
If I were to add things like #commands , fast exp, or anything else that simplifies the game, then I would feel like I'm wasting my time with all the work put into zone content.

Is Legacy of the Rathe a true classic server?
I noticed it had PoK books.
Ewwwww

There is no true classic server ATM, and in my eyes, a new, different client will define a true Classic Server. If you start to pass around an old client with out SOEs authorization, a lot of good players will not go for that, as it would be bootlegging.
I try to follow the classic "style" when I work my database - meaning I concentrate on zones that would be compatible with classic zones, old time drop rates, spawn rates, ect.
I probably shouldn't have called it "Classic" , but I do have hope that sooner or later, this will all pan out.
Rathe Server is a good, solid, custom server, that homes the official ax_classic db. The PoK books are active, and anyone who uses ax_classic DB can see where the sql for adding the books is included in the package. All the later expansion work is active, as it still it is in the DB and Rathe uses it.

Angel,
What expansions is the Rathe server running on right now?
I played on it last night for maybe an hour and got a 10 warrior and 10 Cleric.
So I want to know what I am in for.

The database has a lot of "spawned" zones from most eras, but I like to have detail and content in the zone too, so I tend to keep the plain ones shut down.
You should go to Rathe Forums and post there.

Classic
 

This server is as close as classic so far, there is POK tho, and Im not sure what the max level is.. so far im 55.. (cleric/war/wiz)

ALL THE DROPS ARE RARE!!!!!! I spent 2 hours farming thurgadin armor in kael, and not a single peice dropped... only 2 toes and money..

Extremely rare drops!! LOW MONEY LOOT! 2x Exp Rate!

UBER SERVER!!! WISH MORE WOULD COME

Don't get me wrong; There are many loots that need to be made more common - It's just instead of taking all the loots that are originally common and make rare ones rare, I made them all rare, and now have to go back and see which should be more common. This is after putting aside all the named mob drops.
Just making drops not only in a classic mood , but all around "everquest like", is a big job. There are many patterns and methods SOE used for drops.