Aye, I started just abit before Kunark came out. Then left after gates of discord I believe. I always think about EQ though. I have played it again more recently, on live servers where everyone is level 110? 120? I miss old eq though
Enjoyed this video. I started playing summer of 2000 also (same age as you), and remember buying the expansion and installing it, don't remember reading those letters though. I was a bit further in levels when Velious launched (I think 50ish), and this is the first time I've seen the boat, since I was ported there. Was quite the adventure
i love your videos! this lore stuff is quality content; you must put in so much work to make these. if there's anything youtube needs more of it's eq lore stuff!! keep being awesome
Cool video! I loved how you kept switching themes whenever you talked about the various figures. The Kael throne room when talking about Tormax and so on. That was a nice touch. Always liked the lore and aesthetics of Velious. I could hang in Thurgadin for hours with all the tunes (seriously check out the Velium Keg lols) and all the tradeskilling options. Only part of Velious I disliked was the feeling that you weren't really welcome without a reliable group. There honestly isn't a lot to solo there and every single worthwhile quest and zone to hunt in requires you to have people to call upon. I guess it could be argued that it's just EQ in general, but idk, Velious just seems to ramp that feeling up to 11. Looking forward to seeing you enter ToFS. That place is practically made for you. xD
I've been slowly working my way through your walkthrough videos. I didn't play EQ back in the day, but I briefly played on Blue a few years ago -- not long, just enough to get an Erudite cleric to level 8 or so. This series has definitely been making me want to get everything set-up for P99 and give it another go, although maybe on a better soloing class, since I can't always commit to the play times required for grouping.
@@SageFreke1 I have a few technical issues I need to work out first, but I definitely think I'm going to if I can get everything working on my current machine. Is there any real difference between Green and Blue for leveling at this point with both Kunark/Velious out on Green?
Green typically has more players online and it's easier to find groups at lower levels. The economy is also a little more traditional since stuff hasn't been out forever, although as time goes on Green starts to look and feel more like Blue. I'd still suggest Green
I have a question about the layout of your UI. was there a time when the default interface started like that? because when i started thats exactly the layout i got and still use. everyones layout always looks crazy to me hardly ever see people with this one
Been slammed with work, Sage... finally catching up on your adventures. Love the continued legend of Janes! Thanks for keeping the series going strong!
Had flashbacks on that icebreaker from launch day, riding it with at least 50 other people, simply in awe of the size of everything.
Man..the way this week started, i needed this.
Hope your week gets better, buddy!
This is honestly the thing I look forward to the most, new sage freke!
Velious was one of my favorite expansions... I spent lots and lots of time there when it came out. Thanks for the video.
Everquest old timer here. Shaman on the Prexus Server. Then Antonius Bayle once Europe got its own servers! 😁😁
Aye, I started just abit before Kunark came out. Then left after gates of discord I believe. I always think about EQ though. I have played it again more recently, on live servers where everyone is level 110? 120? I miss old eq though
You should come to P99 ! It’s old school feeling EQ, tops out at Velious
Enjoyed this video. I started playing summer of 2000 also (same age as you), and remember buying the expansion and installing it, don't remember reading those letters though. I was a bit further in levels when Velious launched (I think 50ish), and this is the first time I've seen the boat, since I was ported there. Was quite the adventure
You've convinced me. I'm going to figure out how to download P99 again. I've been itching for some EQ but retail isn't really interesting me atm.
velious is the best expansion across all mmorpgs
i love your videos!
this lore stuff is quality content; you must put in so much work to make these. if there's anything youtube needs more of it's eq lore stuff!!
keep being awesome
Cool video! I loved how you kept switching themes whenever you talked about the various figures. The Kael throne room when talking about Tormax and so on. That was a nice touch.
Always liked the lore and aesthetics of Velious. I could hang in Thurgadin for hours with all the tunes (seriously check out the Velium Keg lols) and all the tradeskilling options. Only part of Velious I disliked was the feeling that you weren't really welcome without a reliable group. There honestly isn't a lot to solo there and every single worthwhile quest and zone to hunt in requires you to have people to call upon. I guess it could be argued that it's just EQ in general, but idk, Velious just seems to ramp that feeling up to 11.
Looking forward to seeing you enter ToFS. That place is practically made for you. xD
Haha good ear!
the content we didnt know we needed thanks for the lore
Love your content.
I love your videos, the EQ lore is really interesting. These videos have got me interested in playing EQ.
Loving the Skyrim soundtrack in the background.
Thanks. I thought it was appropriate for the landscape
Every time he says "VeLIEas" I die a little inside.
Awesome video
Thank you. I really enjoyed exploring the lore on this one.
Love the lore! Great work
Absolutely love the lore in this video. Been playing the game for 20 years and didn't know a lot of the Velious lore.
been playing EQ since 2001.. and always thought it read "Soloist" hehe
You can be forgiven since nobody plays Wizards. Theyre pretty useless especially on P99
@@rhuntsinger8899 Ya lol. WTB Project 1999 Planes of Power :(
I remember going to Velious for the first time. Quadded dire wolves as a druid. Good times! TOFS is such a fun zone to do.
P99 is the best
I have always pronounced velious same as you
Glad I'm not alone!
Vee-lee-us , and Loos-lin gang
the hero names / item names are developers character names they made for lore you can get this info from other interviews. hope that helps.
What a lovely video.
love these videos
I've been slowly working my way through your walkthrough videos. I didn't play EQ back in the day, but I briefly played on Blue a few years ago -- not long, just enough to get an Erudite cleric to level 8 or so. This series has definitely been making me want to get everything set-up for P99 and give it another go, although maybe on a better soloing class, since I can't always commit to the play times required for grouping.
Glad to hear it, come join us!
@@SageFreke1 I have a few technical issues I need to work out first, but I definitely think I'm going to if I can get everything working on my current machine. Is there any real difference between Green and Blue for leveling at this point with both Kunark/Velious out on Green?
Green typically has more players online and it's easier to find groups at lower levels. The economy is also a little more traditional since stuff hasn't been out forever, although as time goes on Green starts to look and feel more like Blue. I'd still suggest Green
Yes! Love your videos, big ups. About to head to Velious for my lvl 34 Druid lightning spell.
I have a question about the layout of your UI. was there a time when the default interface started like that? because when i started thats exactly the layout i got and still use. everyones layout always looks crazy to me hardly ever see people with this one
Haha I think this was the stock Velious UI, if not I modeled it after the original old school UI
Awesome video, love the music choices! As a new player with basically 0 EQ lore knowledge this was super interesting to listen to
Glad you liked it, thanks for watching
Tried dling p1999 again but keep running into error 1017 ever hear of it? See servers but kicks when try to join sadj:P.
Hmm I have not encountered that, did you check the P99 forums? They have a lot of good troubleshooting advice over there
You are using Launch Titanium to load P99 and not the EverQuest icon right? You don't run the patcher for the actual game.
Been slammed with work, Sage... finally catching up on your adventures. Love the continued legend of Janes! Thanks for keeping the series going strong!
Dudes that play female characters in MMOs are so predatory lol.
How does one download obtain access to the EQ server 99?
Velious is right, how you say it...
I actually call it "Iceclad". :D
what music is playing hte backgroud when you first land on velios
It’s one of the tracks from Skyrim, I believe it’s called Tundra
What music is that in background?
It’s from Skyrim
Heck yeah more janes!
I bet the cleric that was there is named "Donal."
Vee-Lee-Us for life
😂
Love your videos. This one is the best so far. In fact, probably the best EQ video I’ve seen.
Thank you!