This guide aims to give you some essential wisdom and tips to get into this exciting game.
We will cover:
Character Selection
Questing
Hunting: Monsters and Guards
Equipment and Repair
Friends, Chatting and Fun
Character Selection
Have you ever read a fantasy novel and put yourself in the hero's shoes? That's what EverQuest Online Adventures: Frontiers is all about. Some players may talk about one class being "better" than another, but the many race and class combinations have all been balanced so that no single combination overshadows the others. Choose based on how you see yourself in a virtual world and go with it!
For detailed information on classes and races, visit the Character Creation area.
Questing
When you first enter the game you will be presented with dialogs that tell you a bit about your starting location and the class you have chosen. These dialogs will direct you to your guild master who will start you on your journey in Norrath.
In the course of talking with your guild master or other learned members of your chosen profession, many things will be revealed to you. The most important information will be captured in your quest journal for your reference later should you need it. Keep in mind that the journal will only capture the essentials; when questing, you may wish to keep your own notes to supplement your quest journal. This is not a necessity, but you may find it helpful.
Also, should you find that you cannot continue a quest with the information you have gathered, or you are not clear on the next step in order to proceed, you can remove a quest from your journal and revisit the individual who originally assigned it and start over.
Lastly, be sure to complete the tasks your guild master has for you before you begin hunting monsters. The experience and equipment you gain will prepare you for the foes you will soon face.
Hunting: Monsters and Guards
Alright, you are ready to venture forth to slay the vile vermin that roam the outskirts of your home city. Before you dive in, be sure to read through the in-game dialog that will come up when you enter the areas where you may encounter such beasts. Your weapon and any armor you have obtained should be equipped and at the ready. Likewise, be sure that any spells or abilities you have are prepared, for you will surely need them!
As you approach your intended foe you will need to be sure to consider the fight carefully. You can gauge your enemy's toughness relative to yourself based on the color of your targeting circle. Be sure to check this before every fight, as taking on a monster beyond your abilities will only provide you with a quick trip back to where the Spirit Master bound your soul!
Equipment and Repair
As you adventure you will begin to gather more gear. Weapons, armor, robes, staves, etc., will soon adorn your character as symbols of your success. However, equipment can decay and fall into disrepair, especially the more you use a particular item or the more your armor is hit.
You can check the condition of your gear in your inventory. Once the cursor is over an item, its statistics will appear to the right. The item's hit points, or HP, indicate its state. If it is at full hit points it will perform for the full listed value of damage or AC, for example. As the item's hit points decrease, so will its effectiveness. An item will never break and disappear, but at minimum hit points it will barely function, and you might as well go without it for all the good such a broken down item will do you!
In order to keep your gear in top shape, be sure to visit a blacksmith. The old warrior's saying holds very true in the lands of Norrath: "Take good care of your weapon and it will take good care of you." Keep your equipment in good shape and you should do well!
Friends, Chatting and Fun
One of the exciting things about EverQuest Online Adventures: Frontiers is the fact that you are not alone in this huge virtual world. Thousands of other players can be connected to the same server where you play. Be open to meeting new people. Working together with others as a team to overcome a powerful monster can be very satisfying and a lot of fun!
Many players find a traditional keyboard more comfortable to use when conversing with others online. While EverQuest Online Adventures: Frontiers plays great with the PlayStation 2 controller, it will also support a USB keyboard. The PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system has two USB ports on its front and is a standard connector for most computers. You can find USB keyboards at most any computer store. Just plug the keyboard in and you're ready to type it up!
You can also make use of the Buddy List and Mail features found in the Community section of the main menu to keep in touch with the friends you make through the course of your adventures. More details on these features can be found on page 20 of the EverQuest Online Adventures: Frontiers manual.
We hope this guide helps to jump start you into the wondrous world of Norrath!
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