Thinking about picking up this game.. Which server should I play on?

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• Lasastard Member Posts: 604

  February 2006

  a) depends on your definition of RvR-ready....lvl 1-50, masterlevels, artifacts, Champion levels, gold, SC armor...2-3 months easily, if you dont have a friendly guild that helps you alot

  b) again, depends on the definition...but you should be able to have the most important stuff covered within 1-2 months. Classic Servers have all races - the only thing missing is the access to a certain zone (ToA). Also the behaviour of buffs was changed on this server to prevent buffbotting in RvR.

  as you seem to be more interested in the PvP you should probably choose a classic server

  c) what you are talking about is usually referred to as a home-invasion server (which does not exist). On the PvP Server there are no "realms" per se - its rather guild-vs-guild. You can have, on the same account, chars in midgard, albion and hibernia on a pvp server. Probably not a good choice due to low population and griefing (from which you are protected in PvE on normal servers)

  The PvP system is a very large scale realm vs realm combat system with sieges, group/vs/group fights and so called "epic battles" aka zerg. The combat and class-system is much more advanced than in WoW and requires a lot more team work. But it is certainly a lot of fun and very rewarding.

  You might want to check out rpgfilms.net for some RvR-videos, to get an idea of how daoc-pvp works.
• JulianDracos Member UncommonPosts: 1,528

  February 2006

  The longest time you will spend on any server is leveling - at least if you have a good alliance. It takes around 8 days played to get to level 50. Getting Master Levels done, well for example, this Saturday someone ran ML 1-5. On Sunday the he ML 6-10. So in two days you could have it done. 1-2 times a week there are artifact raids. Most artifacts can be earned solo/grouped now. The only snags that are left are getting some of the scrolls and then leveling the artifacts. Leveling artifacts is a grind. Not as bad as before, but it is still a bore. I've stopped enjoying the senseless killing of mobs over and over again years ago (I am so thankful Catacombs came out so I could level by quests).

  Hence, while it does take longer and it some cases a lot longer on the regular servers, it can be done quickly. Also, while you may "need" ML and/or aftifacts, you often do not need to get them to level 10 to be in a position where you can RvR succesfully

  Champion levels you can totally skip because while nice additions they have almost no impact on RvR because of how minor the powers are.

  The only reason I would recomend playing on the Classic server anymore is if you are a very casual player or having a large low level population is essential for your enjoyment. The low level game on the other servers does not have as many players so it will feel more baren to you. Getting a group might take a little longer. But other than those reasons I do not recomend Classic servers to new players anymore. You just miss out on too much content and larger battles.
• kimmar Member Posts: 446

  February 2006

  I would put it this way.

  If you play a Classic Server you never get to play Trials of Atlantis. And I have found ToA to be pretty fun so far.

  How are you going to ever know if you like ToA or not if you never try it out? That would be the case if you play on a Classic Server.

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  It all seems so stupid
  It makes me want to give up
  But why should I give up
  When it all seems so stupid
• TormentTom Member Posts: 37

  March 2006

  I am on Gareth and loving it. Highest population at peak hours and it's Classic, so no ToA
• Maxzius Member UncommonPosts: 248

  March 2006

  When I first came back I went to the classic servers because there are no buffbots there. I have recently changed my mind and am restarting again on another normal server because I missed the ToA content.

  Unfortunately, there is no server right now that has ToA content and the ruleset of the classic servers...
  (hint, Kunou )

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• Evelknievel Member UncommonPosts: 2,964

  March 2006

  
  

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  Originally posted by TormentTom
  
  I am on Gareth and loving it. Highest population at peak hours and it's Classic, so no ToA
  
  

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  So True! Sooo True!

  If you go Classic, you will not have a problem finding peeps to group with on Gareth.

  I started on a toon on the ToA server (Merlin), found it a little difficult until I had a

  guild recruit me and found most peeps in the Level 20 areas. But still, not a crowded

  as the Gareth Server.

  Gareth for the Classic Server is the Best if your New to the game. Once you start to

  know the mechanics of the game, try out ToA, leveling doesnt take that long like it used

  to from what I hear.

  Welcome to DAoC and Goodluck! Hope you like it!

  PS. Wait till you try out the Battlegrounds around Level 20 to 24.

  When I saw them Siege Weapons in use, it was pretty amazing, especially using them.

  Also try the BG's at level 5 thru 9 (aka the Lion Den) thats pretty much fun as well.

  You wil learn to love Minstrels, Bards esp in this game. I got spoiled with having mounts

  in WoW scenario. Hiking by foot still sucks, but until level 35 where you get your own

  mount, I can deal with it. But made them musical peeps my friend to get around faster.

  Ok.. Now I am rambling! LOL

  Cya!