The Lockjaw Server

[provocating]

Originally Posted by sunbeam

Okay you are going to have to explain this some more.

Is there some standard way to do bots across EMU's I missed? The servers that had these in the past had some kind of NPC to explain things, or instructions on the server site about it.

And why do say "mercs?" I hailed the two Vah Shir mercenary liaisons outside the bank, no response to hails. Are they the same thing as bots? You have to create them at the command line as it were?

And how many can you have? A bot army like some other servers?

If you can this server is definitely not for me. I know you ultimately wind up soloing most of the time on any emu, but we all know what servers with the guys that run 35 bots wind up like in the long run. Totally different game than... anything really.

It is just a right click, much like a merchant would be. There are tiers, this is probably a better explanation though.

http://almarsguides.com/eq/general/mercenaries.cfm

[Huppy]

SANTA KLAUS and his little helpers have parked themselves in the PoK bearing
gifts for everyone, including 10 dose double experience potions.
All zones have been tagged as a HOTZONE for the rest of the holiday month.
NPC Traders in Bazaar are also getting involved with free summoned gear and
and potions, including clicky res. Have fun everyone !!
The Grinch is also lurking in the midst with nothing but bad thoughts ........

[Huppy]

Just to let people know, when your on the LockJaw server, I am usually always logged on,
in game, (except when sleeping), but quite frequently I have the "GM" status turned off.
I have to do that when testing various features out, because some things like locked doors
will open for GM without a key, etc., so I have to turn the status off for testing.
In many cases, clicking on that GM list button in your UI window, will not show me there.
If you need help right away with something, (regarding normal game play), you can type
/who all in your chat window and see my name, then send me a /tell.
If its marked AFK there will be a message with it. Thanks for your patience

[Huppy]

For those who have exisiting bots that cast pets - If you are annoyed with the pet agro,
you can delete that existing bot and create a new one (same kind).
NOTE: An update has been done that stops all bots from spawning a pet. This was needed
to get rid of the annoying agro from pets which caused issues. So if you have an existing
bot that summons a pet and you want that pet, DO NOT delete that bot. Any NEW BOTS
created will NOT spawn pets. Including Mage's, yes I know that sucks, but sorry, had to weigh
the options.

[Huppy]

Some basic work has been done on The Lockjaw website to give people info they need
to know anything about the server for playing, updates, etc.
I would encourage anyone looking for info on the server, to visit the website.
Player support for The Lockjaw will only be done ingame or through the website.

http://www.thelockjaw.org/

[provocating]

I was hoping you linked the website in that paragraph, not seeing it though. May want to put it in your signature too.

http://www.thelockjaw.org/

You are probably going to kill yourself constantly updating an about page with changes. You might just want to setup a forum and do monthly or quarterly post regarding changes, that way you have a nice history.

[Huppy]

Originally Posted by provocating

I was hoping you linked the website in that paragraph, not seeing it though. May want to put it in your signature too.

http://www.thelockjaw.org/

You are probably going to kill yourself constantly updating an about page with changes. You might just want to setup a forum and do monthly or quarterly post regarding changes, that way you have a nice history.

I kind of oops'd and forgot to put the addy in the post. Unintentionally though.
There won't be any updates posted on my page that players don't urgently need to know.
I encourage them to keep an eye on the MOTD for anything important.
But changes will be kept on history offline. I most certainly don't want a forum site, lol

[provocating]

Why would you not want a forum?

[Huppy]

Originally Posted by provocating

Why would you not want a forum?

There won't be too much to this server, that it needs a forum. I will be working towards
setting this server up the way I want it, and it will be good to go, but that is going to be
slow but ongoing for several months

[Huppy]

Ok, added the web addy to my signature

[provocating]

Perfect!

/10char

[Huppy]

The email contact form on the site works well. It can be used for important support issues, etc.

[Huppy]

Have several more informative pages on the website now. I would encourage players to read through
them. I'm able to keep the "updated information" current on the main page, (give or take an hour).
Any support questions, not already answered on the website, please direct them either ingame or
through the website. HENCE: NOT HERE Thank You.
Just a QUICK EDIT here: If I am not ingame, the quickest way to get my attention is through the
contact form on website. It sends your message to my phone, within minutes.

[Huppy]

When I thought about the balance of the vet aa's and it's original intention on live, rather than have them
all dished out to a level 1 toon, I decided to set the timers to one every month.

[Huppy]

Well, as the new year has come, we start off with a new new instance quest.
Level 55-70 Solo with bots/mercs.
Please visit the website for details on the Quests Page. Starts at midnight tonight (cst)
HAPPY NEW YEAR Everyone !