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How many hours played on average does it take to max?

BaselineBaseline Member Posts: 503
in Everquest II
Before you all go saying the tired old "who cares about hitting max level, enjoy the game", I've heard that a million times. So, I just want to ask the simple question, how long does it take to get from 1-max level in this game? I've played a lot of MMO's thus far, and I'm always bored to tears until I hit max level and start doing some raiding / pvping.



Is it more than a month? Let me guess, it's 3 months if you just buy EoF, but if you buy the three booster packs or whatever it's 1 month. Right?

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  • lomillerlomiller Member Posts: 1,810
    It depends on how you play and what you do.  If you spend a lot of time in xp groups then it shouldn’t take that long, maybe 300 hours or less /played . If you do more questing but still spend a lot of time in groups this goes up. Soloing adds some time to that and crafting, harvesting, collecting, playing the market puts it up even more.  


    The trick is that if you just concentrate on xp you won’t get much AA, and you will probably be broke so your equipment will suck.  This means you will be somewhat gimped compared to others of your class.  
  • dpf1978dpf1978 Member UncommonPosts: 71
    Originally posted by Baseline

    Before you all go saying the tired old "who cares about hitting max level, enjoy the game", I've heard that a million times. So, I just want to ask the simple question, how long does it take to get from 1-max level in this game? I've played a lot of MMO's thus far, and I'm always bored to tears until I hit max level and start doing some raiding / pvping.



    Is it more than a month? Let me guess, it's 3 months if you just buy EoF, but if you buy the three booster packs or whatever it's 1 month. Right?
    Right, and then once you get to max level in a month you can go hang out with all the other crybabies who complain about the lack of content, even though they haven't beaten all the raid content as-is.



    This kind of mentality really has no place in a game like EQ2, where the journey really IS most of the fun.
  • lomillerlomiller Member Posts: 1,810
    Originally posted by dpf1978

    Originally posted by Baseline

    Before you all go saying the tired old "who cares about hitting max level, enjoy the game", I've heard that a million times. So, I just want to ask the simple question, how long does it take to get from 1-max level in this game? I've played a lot of MMO's thus far, and I'm always bored to tears until I hit max level and start doing some raiding / pvping.



    Is it more than a month? Let me guess, it's 3 months if you just buy EoF, but if you buy the three booster packs or whatever it's 1 month. Right?
    Right, and then once you get to max level in a month you can go hang out with all the other crybabies who complain about the lack of content, even though they haven't beaten all the raid content as-is.



    This kind of mentality really has no place in a game like EQ2, where the journey really IS most of the fun.

    The nice thing bout MMO’s is that you can play them any way you like.  His approach may not be a great way to approach the game but why should that bother you?  
  • dpf1978dpf1978 Member UncommonPosts: 71
    It's my nature.
  • montinmontin Member Posts: 218
    I enjoyed the other parts of EQ2, crafting, hanging out etc. So it took me ages to max. But if I wanted to just max a character without doing any of the other stuff then 300 hours as was mentioned sounds about right. Though I will say, I suggest you play WoW instead of EQ2. I didn't find much enjoyment in the lower levels of WoW and I maxed my characters fast as I could. Whereas EQ2 seems to be more enjoyable at lower levels. Anyway why dont you try it and then let us all know how long it took you! I'll check back in a month
  • AnofalyeAnofalye Member, Newbie CommonPosts: 7,433
    Originally posted by lomiller



    The nice thing bout MMO’s is that you can play them any way you like.  His approach may not be a great way to approach the game but why should that bother you?  



    I meant no offense to the original insultating comment from the guy who you reply to.

     

    But see, devs are spammed with comments like that.  It won't change that guy personnal experience whatever happen, since it isn't his way of playing.  Yet, devs often pick such comments to base their adjustments.  Instead of listening to peoples who actually care about this aspect, they listen to peoples who scorn on this aspect.  Which lead to dramatic mistakes and players quitting.

     

    EQ-communities always have elitists players, some of my comments are but...I try hard not to.  Devs have to understand what is creating a gameplay/FUN for some players, what is destroying/ruining the game for others, and what is irrelevant but was snarky commented anyway.  (socialising type players are likely to give tons of comments, including the snarky ones)

     

    This guy obviously don't care about such a playing approach, yet, a dev could have listen to him and screw thousands of players, because he would have thinked it was the way the majority think...the fact it is a majority or a minority isn't that important, what is important, the majority of players who cares about this aspect (either positively or negatively), what do they think?

    - "If I understand you well, you are telling me until next time. " - Ren

  • dpf1978dpf1978 Member UncommonPosts: 71
    Originally posted by Anofalye

    Originally posted by lomiller



    The nice thing bout MMO’s is that you can play them any way you like.  His approach may not be a great way to approach the game but why should that bother you?  



    I meant no offense to the original insultating comment from the guy who you reply to.

     

    But see, devs are spammed with comments like that.  It won't change that guy personnal experience whatever happen, since it isn't his way of playing.  Yet, devs often pick such comments to base their adjustments.  Instead of listening to peoples who actually care about this aspect, they listen to peoples who scorn on this aspect.  Which lead to dramatic mistakes and players quitting.

     

    EQ-communities always have elitists players, some of my comments are but...I try hard not to.  Devs have to understand what is creating a gameplay/FUN for some players, what is destroying/ruining the game for others, and what is irrelevant but was snarky commented anyway.  (socialising type players are likely to give tons of comments, including the snarky one)

     

    This guy obviously don't care about such a playing approach, yet, a dev could have listen to him and screw thousands of players, because he would have think it was the way the majority think...the fact it is a majority or a minority isn't that important, what is important, the majority of players who cares about this aspect (either positively or negatively), what do they think?

    Er, huh?
  • AnofalyeAnofalye Member, Newbie CommonPosts: 7,433
    Originally posted by dpf1978

    Er, huh?



    No offense meant,

     

    The journey is what matter to you.  You say that someone who is focused on the time it take on leveling shouldn't be playing EQ2 at all (or change his way of playing, yeah right). 

     

    Let's me EXAGERATE your point of view.  If the devs listen to you, maybe the XP progression should be hidden until you level, no XP bar visible?  It should still be fun to you, as you don't care about this aspect.  Even without exagerating anything, some tiny twists, some stuff you would be oblivious to or not caring, might be very important to someone whose goal is the max level.  The fact you don't care about it, even maybe the majority of players don't care about it, does it justify ruining the experience of peoples who care about it or sending them to other games?  I am pretty sure that tools to know your progression, of fast you level and how many levels remains...these tools please far more players then they ruin/hinder the game for any.

    - "If I understand you well, you are telling me until next time. " - Ren

  • lomillerlomiller Member Posts: 1,810
    Originally posted by Anofalye




    I meant no offense to the original insultating comment from the guy who you reply to.
     
    But see, devs are spammed with comments like that.  It won't change that guy personnal experience whatever happen, since it isn't his way of playing.  Yet, devs often pick such comments to base their adjustments.  Instead of listening to peoples who actually care about this aspect, they listen to peoples who scorn on this aspect.  Which lead to dramatic mistakes and players quitting.
     
    EQ-communities always have elitists players, some of my comments are but...I try hard not to.  Devs have to understand what is creating a gameplay/FUN for some players, what is destroying/ruining the game for others, and what is irrelevant but was snarky commented anyway.  (socialising type players are likely to give tons of comments, including the snarky ones)
     
    This guy obviously don't care about such a playing approach, yet, a dev could have listen to him and screw thousands of players, because he would have thinked it was the way the majority think...the fact it is a majority or a minority isn't that important, what is important, the majority of players who cares about this aspect (either positively or negatively), what do they think?

     

    The term “vision” may not be well though of these days, but the truth is the developers of an MMO need to have one, they need to stick to it and they need to communicate it to the player base. A good dev team, (and EQ2 has one of the best) will acknowledge such comments and explain that they are taking a different approach. 

     

    Most developers realize that you can’t please everyone, so you need to know who your target audience is and make sure they are happy.  The OP may not exactly be the target audience for EQ2 but he isn’t completely at odds with that audience either.  Like I said, it really doesn’t effect me if he wants to blow through the games content in two months, and I have confidence that the EQ2 dev team will not change their vision to please players like him rather then ones like myself.  

     

    Now, if the OP had come out and said that’s how he wanted EQ2 to be I would have disagreed with him, but he didn’t do that.  



  • quaikyquaiky Member Posts: 566
    the fastest way to level to 70 is spending all time in dungeon or other xp groups. with that way you can do lvl 70 in less than a month for sure but you will most likely still need a lot achievement levels then (these cap out at 100).

    so if you want to get to lvl 70 with 100 achievement levels fast then you best do lots of quests and exploring on the way too (its a lot easier to get achievement levels while you are leveling than when you are at level cap in my opinnion).
  • ObadnoObadno Member Posts: 401
    Dont rush to the top, otherwise you miss about 95% of the game

    The new EQ2, better than ever befor !
    don't click this link...

  • XanrnXanrn Member Posts: 154

    You rush to the top in EQ2.

    You'll find your nowhere near the top when you get there.

    You'll probably have 30 maybe 40 AA with 60+ left to grind.

    You'll be poor as an Orc.

  • eugameugam Member UncommonPosts: 984
    Started 17 november 2006 with a ratonga defiler, betrayed him to mystic and played him a lot (i have a warden too). In terms of "playing him to the max" i am 70, but still need one AA for the full 100 and i still dont have the set gloves. So maybe another one or two weeks. eq2players.com says i played him 18 days, 7 hours and 35 minutes



    But, although my armor is good for any raid and my main spells are mastered, he is not full mastered, still lacks a endgame weapon and has quite a few quests to do. He has no adornments yet. He is also only 23 as alchemist. Lots of stuff to do... So i hope i can "max" him out till Kurnak
  • EnigmaEnigma Member UncommonPosts: 11,384

    This isnt WoW, where you can lvl in 3 weeks to max to do raids.

    This is Everquest where it is highly recommended that you do quests and other things to bring you there. However, if you are going to rush to the top without doing anything else, please dont come back posting how upset you are because of the lack of end game content.

    Im sorry.. but these "how fast till max level" posts really irks me...its nothing personal....it just irks me.

    Besides

    If you rush, then your AA will truly suck and NO ONE EVER will invite you to the raid groups with crappy AA. I mean no one but amateurs that will get you all killed in the first fight

    People who have to create conspiracy and hate threads to further a cause lacks in intellectual comprehension of diversity.

  • ZANGFEIZANGFEI Member Posts: 439

    Whatever you do DONT have fun or take the time to make friends. BUT a LONG time ago GAMES were made to do JUST that MAKE friends and HAVE fun. Like i said A LONG TIME AGO...............Baa the Real fun days are long gone when i say fun that includes trust even honor = USA / CANADA = Honour. either way makes no differance because it does not exist.

    How long to Max your Char?. Time.

     

  • SeggallionSeggallion Member UncommonPosts: 684
    In EQ2 you can start raiding at lvl 10, and mass content, you will notice early when your journal starts to get crowed.

    75 quest in the journal and every day I play I need to delete some.



    But if you start alone with the game, the leveling takes longer, we who know were we should go. less.

    But try to get an invite from some little higher guild, they can sure do some mentoring when you need it.

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  • IpcryssIpcryss Member UncommonPosts: 169
    Originally posted by dpf1978

    It's my nature.



      My award for the most honest answer ever!  Truthfully, this simple and pure response is how most of us should reply to questions about our posts; it would cut down significantly on flames.

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  • bahamut1bahamut1 Member Posts: 614

    Originally posted by Baseline

    Before you all go saying the tired old "who cares about hitting max level, enjoy the game", I've heard that a million times. So, I just want to ask the simple question, how long does it take to get from 1-max level in this game? I've played a lot of MMO's thus far, and I'm always bored to tears until I hit max level and start doing some raiding / pvping.

    Ok, fair enough, however, there are raids at every level in this game. "Endgame" raids start in the 40's, but most true raiders are doing 60's and 70's raids. PvP on PvE servers is restricted to duels and arena, so it's not a big thing. PvP on PvP servers is constant, level 10 - 70, you gotta watch your back everywhere you go. Endgame PvP is no different than the rest except for more skills. In fact, to be successful, it really takes a healthy balanced combination of adventure/tradeskilling to really be good at PvP. Otherwise, you'll be gimp and everyone will kill you without too much problem.

    So, with this in mind... For PvE play, a good player without prior knowledge of good hunting spots or "grind" areas will take about 2 months or so. A veteran with a high level main takes about a month. In PvP play, it'll probably take 3 months to level to max if you being attacked everywhere you go, and most "prime" grinding areas will be camped. If you do it the smart way and enlist some friends, or guild, and work on tradeskilling, then it could take the same 3 months or a little longer. With a high level main, a veteran takes about a month.  Yes, having a high level main makes that much difference, but the knowledge is more valuable than just having a high level character. PvP is ruthless, but you'll learn the ins and outs quick enough.



    Is it more than a month? Let me guess, it's 3 months if you just buy EoF, but if you buy the three booster packs or whatever it's 1 month. Right?

    Ummm... this really has nothing to do with it, but EoF comes with all the expansions, and the packs are just little extras for fun. It's all content, so levels you the same.

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