So just how far have you gone to prepare for the release of Pirates?

I've gotten an infighter at level 10 with almost perfect stats (4/5, I might try again soon)
And I've collected a bunch of EQ items, still going at it.
Looking through this thread makes me feel inferior since I have no money to fund the character as much as some of you. >_>

Eh, I'm not too keen on going past level 10 for one reason:

HP.

Beginners get a lot less HP per level up, and you never know how much you'll be missing from a Pirate's natural HP increase. Correct me if I'm wrong.

They lose about 8, unless pirates themselves get more HP per level-up than Bowmen or thieves.

I've gotten an infighter at level 10 with almost perfect stats (4/5, I might try again soon)
And I've collected a bunch of EQ items, still going at it.
Looking through this thread makes me feel inferior since I have no money to fund the character as much as some of you. >_>

Aww, Don't feel that way. It just takes time and dedication. Look at me, my main was a FP arch mage with 2-5mil at most! Don't try again with because of 4/5...I wasted hours and I dont think it's really worth the 1 AP. Then again, it isnt hard, especially now, to get to level 10. I redid my character 3 times because that hair quest screwed me over. In the end...I'm still screwed over.

LOOK!!

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Then again...it's kinda cute XD

They lose about 8, unless pirates themselves get more HP per level-up than Bowmen or thieves.

8 HP from level 11-29?

Aww, Don't feel that way. It just takes time and dedication. Look at me, my main was a FP arch mage with 2-5mil at most! Don't try again with because of 4/5...I wasted hours and I dont think it's really worth the 1 AP. Then again, it isnt hard, especially now, to get to level 10. I redid my character 3 times because that hair quest screwed me over. In the end...I'm still screwed over.

LOOK!!

 Spoiler

Then again...it's kinda cute XD


8 HP from level 11-29?

8 HP per level I suppose. Which would add up to about 150 HP lost.

My pirate-to-be is at level 29, with 1 exp standing between him and 30. The HP issue bugged me at first, but I've only lost about 4.5 levels worth - important for HT and such, maybe, but by the time I get up to that level I'll be HP washed anyways.

Other than leveling, though, I haven't done too much, 'cos I'm poor... got rid of my main and sold his stuff, got an attack blue WG, planned a cash shop look, and I'm training up a new cleric to get a Spiegelmann Necklace and some extra meso.

My pirate-to-be is at level 29, with 1 exp standing between him and 30. The HP issue bugged me at first, but I've only lost about 4.5 levels worth - important for HT and such, maybe, but by the time I get up to that level I'll be HP washed anyways.

Other than leveling, though, I haven't done too much, 'cos I'm poor... got rid of my main and sold his stuff, got an attack blue WG, planned a cash shop look, and I'm training up a new cleric to get a Spiegelmann Necklace and some extra meso.

According to your signature you're already 100% :p

I don't see why people are training beginners to level 30 just to be one of the top Pirates. The HP lost is invaluable, especially if you're making a Gunslinger. It takes a lot of HP washing to get 150 HP. I'd rather stop at level 10 and wait. First job will be fun since it's a completely different class.

According to your signature you're already 100% :p

Mm. Perhaps when MS got rid of 99.99% (WHY DID YOU DOOOOO THAT MS) the sig compensated by going to 100% at that highest percent :3

I don't see why people are training beginners to level 30 just to be one of the top Pirates. The HP lost is invaluable, especially if you're making a Gunslinger. It takes a lot of HP washing to get 150 HP. I'd rather stop at level 10 and wait. First job will be fun since it's a completely different class.

Yeah, that's why I stay level 10 99.98% and don't want to get too many EQ items, because I want to be able to experience the skills before I get to 2nd job.

I don't see why people are training beginners to level 30 just to be one of the top Pirates. The HP lost is invaluable, especially if you're making a Gunslinger. It takes a lot of HP washing to get 150 HP. I'd rather stop at level 10 and wait. First job will be fun since it's a completely different class.

Thanks, your opinion strengthened my thought of waiting at level 10 until it comes out.

I haven't done a single thing to prepare lol

I don't see why people are training beginners to level 30 just to be one of the top Pirates. The HP lost is invaluable, especially if you're making a Gunslinger. It takes a lot of HP washing to get 150 HP. I'd rather stop at level 10 and wait. First job will be fun since it's a completely different class.

While I do agree with you on every point. Training any job from level 10-20 is just ass.

While I do agree with you on every point. Training any job from level 10-20 is just ass.

That's true, though I don't see how training a Beginner is any easier [SIZE="1"](omg these emoticons are amazing)[/SIZE]

[COLOR="Plum"]Woow some of you guys are crazy. I hope you enjoy the class after making such big preparations.

I'll try one once I establish my self on the new server.[/COLOR]

I'm getting him to 29, and leech training him to 120. I get to miss out on the flood of people into low level areas !

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The lost of Skill Points doesn't bother you?


// Or did they fix that? o.0

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The lost of Skill Points doesn't bother you?


// Or did they fix that? o.0

Yeah they fixed it so you get all the points you skipped.

SP Compensation was introduced in .56, yes.

Nothing much, really.
I plan on moving to Yellonde in the event we get a new server with Pirates, so I figure it wouldn't make much sense to invest in lots of stuff for my Kradian pirate-to-be.

I've been gathering nx via MTS to afford equips no matter which server I'm on, though. :3

I've currently got a level 15 beginner with infighter stats. I plan on getting it to 29 w/99% before Pirates are out, so I can advance to first, then 2nd job instantly. For those who aren't aware and might say something, if you advance to 1st job after level 10 you still get your SP. I've done it myself on a test beginner, and it works. The only real drawback is the loss of HP, which someone on these board (cant think of names atm) has mentioned is around 150HP, which is a hefty amount. I plan on HP washing to make up for it. I've got some friends who will most likely CPQ with me (rigged, on 2x) to get to 51 incredibly fast (possibly the first day Pirates are out). After that, its just good, old-fashioned grinding.

As for the funding, I haven't done anything yet to equip it except trade my 13 att SCG and 10m for a 13 att BWG. I plan on selling my luk sauna, earrings, attack shield, and dagger to get some good dex gear and a zhelm. Currently I'm debating over whether or not I want to scroll my FS or sell them and hunt for some 12 dex YSS...I'm looking at getting a 25 dex robe and 10-11 dex earrings. I'd sell my stuff now, but I wouldn't have anything to do on Maple until Pirates are out if I did...also there's the chance that I'd decide to go back to my CB, so I'm not real sure on what I want to do just yet.

...I prepared without planning or thinking of preparing.

I have a level 5x beginner with minimum dex and the rest of str, which could advance to become some pirate class.

I won't really play it much, but it'll be nice to say I did.