EverQuest hints

I'm a Trader, Not a Fighter

Just because you aren't into combat doesn't mean you can't enjoy
EverQuest. EQ has managed to spawn a pretty vibrant economy based
on treasures that creatures drop when killed.  Besides the copious
number of items being auctioned on eBay, there's a lot of in-game
trading. EQ has numerous magical items that are swapped and traded
every day. EQ also has a system of trade skills you can
concentrate on improving to find friends or fortune; the best ones
are those that allow armor creation, and many players have found
it rewarding to pursue them.

How Do I Get My Hands on Those Journeyman's Boots?

The booty you seek lies in the dungeon of Najena. Be sure to bring
along some friends, because the only sure way to get your hands on
them is to camp out until you catch a rare spawn, quite possibly

waiting in line (or duking it out) with a bunch of other questers
seeking the same thing.

The journeyman's boots are also rumored to be available via a
close-to-impossible quest. Look for a fellow named Bootstrutter
who wanders the Rathe Mountains.

Hide for the Heck of It

Even when merely strolling through town or wandering in the woods,
practice your hide skill at every opportunity. Practice makes
perfect, and doing this will increase the chances of your hide
skill working when you need it the most.

Guards Can Help

If you flee a fight with some beastie, head for the town guards.
They'll save you. But don't look back to see if the monster is
chasing you. It always is. EQ monsters are relentless.

Group Dynamics

EverQuest is strong in its variety of combat skills, and group
dynamics is where EQ really shines. Every group welcomes a stout
warrior or two to serve as a shield for the group.

As the warriors go toe to toe with the enemy, wizards and other
magic users can cast offensive spells, while clerics and other
healers can cast defensive and healing spells. Warriors can also
taunt creatures, luring them away from the members of the group
who are using magic or ranged weapons.

Group Aid

One strength of EQ's interface is that when you are grouped with
your fellow group members, you always see their health.  This
makes it easy to quickly lend aid to a fellow warrior or wizard
who is being pummelled.


Look Before You Fight

When you see a monster ahead of you, don't attack immediately.
Quickly tap F9 to bring up an overhead view that will let you see
all around you. Scan the area thoroughly so you will be prepared
for any sneak attacks from other nearby monsters or
player-killers.












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