New to the Game

[nocturnalg]

Hello, Knoc and I've just downloaded DDO recently. I'm originally from Argonession but after 5 levels I decided to come to Khyber. Although I'm new, I've been playing MMOs for the last few years..mainly endgame WoW. I'm not here to beg for items or anything like the other new guys (an act only acceptable by bards imo), just want to say hello and potentially find new grouping partners. I may be new but I've been a raid leader in other games so I know stupid when I see it. You won't catch me running around randomly aggroing mobs, or constantly dying. And I follow instructions of player more experienced. I spent most of my time reading these forums, so I'm not a THF using a TWF for example. But always willing to accept advice if anyone has any.

Anyway, hopefully I enjoy my time here. Again I'm Knoc (A Barb)in game so drop me a tell, an invite, or say hello in general.




Edit: No longer Knoc. Now Wreckful

[McKillington]

Hi, Welcome.

[lazyninja81]

Hi Knoc, welcome to DDO. Sound like a smart fellow, perhaps see you around Stormreach and we can crack some skulls.

[sirgog]

If you've played endgame WoW, you'll find this game to be quite different. I wrote a thread (linked in my forum sig) a while back about some of the differences.

The biggest difference is that as a Barbarian, you will be expected to be uncrittable (equivalent of 540 Def rating in WoW) by about level 14 or so. (This is possible from level 9 and easy enough to manage by level 11-13).

[nocturnalg]

If you've played endgame WoW, you'll find this game to be quite different. I wrote a thread (linked in my forum sig) a while back about some of the differences.

The biggest difference is that as a Barbarian, you will be expected to be uncrittable (equivalent of 540 Def rating in WoW) by about level 14 or so. (This is possible from level 9 and easy enough to manage by level 11-13).

I actually read that guide while I was downloading the game. It brought me to these forums and opened me up to a world of information, as well as helped make the transition from WoW to DoD much smoother; for that I thank you (Although now I'm reading just as much as I'm playing the game! A habit I need to break).

I'm currently F2P but I did buy a 19.99 worth a favor (intended on buying Favored Soul to start but I changed my mind)...I will have to take a look at your adventure pack guide and see which ones are worth getting....for content, leveling, as well as earning more favor/tp

I've personally been torn between Barbarian[Beserker THF] and a Fighter[Kensei III TWF]. I intend on getting both to level 12 so I can get a feel for both (Although if I like Barb so much by level 12 then I might omit making a fighter :P)

I played a DeathKnight(Endgame Tank) and a Rogue(Endgame DPS/PVP) in wow. I've definitely been trying to get used to some of the changes, both subtle and major.

Thank you for the information though, I will look into what I can do to make myself a managable tank/dps and I appreciate any advice you guys can give related to the game.

By the way
Thanks to everyone for the warm welcome

-Knoc

[Slink]

Hi, Welcome.

Arkat?

[Harncw]

Hello, I'm Knoc
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I'm originally from Argonession but after 5 levels I decided to come to Khyber.
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I'm not here to beg for items or anything like the other new guys

nope sorry since you had the insight to leave argo... you gotta take the plat...

Welcome,

Scrooge, et al.

[sonanth]

Yo Knoc hi and welcome to DDO. I will simply say this yes WoW and DDO r to seperate worlds but from wat u say u wanna learn and will listen, as long as u do that then i am sure that your time on kyber should be relitivley good. If you happen to have a in game question i cant help to much due to the fact im away from the game atm but jus open up your who list and look for a guild named fallen heros. They have a wonderfull guild leader and plenty of knowledge throughout the guild so feel free to ask them. Jus let them know that cord sent ya

[flynnjsw]

Yo Knoc hi and welcome to DDO. I will simply say this yes WoW and DDO r to seperate worlds but from wat u say u wanna learn and will listen, as long as u do that then i am sure that your time on kyber should be relitivley good. If you happen to have a in game question i cant help to much due to the fact im away from the game atm but jus open up your who list and look for a guild named fallen heros. They have a wonderfull guild leader and plenty of knowledge throughout the guild so feel free to ask them. Jus let them know that cord sent ya

I'm actually a member of said guild, and can at the very least vouch for our Guild Leader (all hail Emili). I may be bringing up a lowbie, so look up any of my toons on MyDDO and give me a shout if you want.

[nocturnalg]

nope sorry since you had the insight to leave argo... you gotta take the plat...

Welcome,

Scrooge, et al.

lol, unexpected however appreciated nonetheless
Thanks

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If you happen to have a in game question i cant help to much due to the fact im away from the game atm but jus open up your who list and look for a guild named fallen heros

I'm actually a member of said guild, and can at the very least vouch for our Guild Leader (all hail Emili). I may be bringing up a lowbie, so look up any of my toons on MyDDO and give me a shout if you want.

Alright definitely will do. Thanks.

I will have to take a look at your adventure pack guide and see which ones are worth getting...

Ended up getting Deleras, Vale & Giant for now. hopefully I don't regret the purchase


Sidenote: Enjoying my THF Barb right now. I think I got this twitching thing down

[Kistilan]

Arkat?

That's who I was going to recommend you pike with -- Arkat is very skilled and can show you the ways of the Khyberian Fillibuster without ever getting off the raid train.

So hi, welcome to Khyber and Argo probably didn't want you anyway because spelling error is a sin there. ESPECIALLY when it's the server name.

[Trillea]

Ended up getting Deleras, Vale & Giant for now. hopefully I don't regret the purchase

You shouldn't, and for your future purchases, I would point you towards Shavarath and the Menechtarun Desert. Desert will bridge the gap between Delera and Gianthold for your future characters, and if you ever plan on playing a monk, the ToD rings are more valuable in many ways than the shroud-crafted items, not to mention the prestige class item sets.

[sonanth]

o really you part of fallen heros!? who are you toons? I am cordless,corsdter,pennny,msspalicious,spamalama, and many more. i will be home in a few weeks and will be lvling up a lowbie as well. Well till then happy hunting kyber!

I'm actually a member of said guild, and can at the very least vouch for our Guild Leader (all hail Emili). I may be bringing up a lowbie, so look up any of my toons on MyDDO and give me a shout if you want.

[flynnjsw]

o really you part of fallen heros!? who are you toons? I am cordless,corsdter,pennny,msspalicious,spamalama, and many more. i will be home in a few weeks and will be lvling up a lowbie as well. Well till then happy hunting kyber!

Right now I have Paladdium, DrtyHarry, and Marzapam but should be adding Jannddarr soon as well.

[Slink]

Argo probably didn't want you anyway because spelling error is a sin there. ESPECIALLY when it's the server name.

Oh so thats why you type "Argo" instead of "Argonnessen"?

[Slink]

o really you part of fallen heros!? who are you toons? I am cordless,corsdter,pennny,msspalicious,spamalama, and many more. i will be home in a few weeks and will be lvling up a lowbie as well. Well till then happy hunting kyber!

You forgot WeakCow!
haha

[dread333]

Welcome aboard, always good to get a new player who understands that games have a learning curve and are willing to ask and listen. Need any help or equipment let me know - Mili

[sonanth]

ahh yes and the weakcow forgot about him! Not to worried bout him either oncce he is 20 he jus get Tr im sure! So em tells me that we got several new peoplein the guild now slink. I need you to prep them for the wraith of THIN MAN!

[Evilp3nquin]

Hello, I'm Knoc and I've just downloaded DDO recently. I'm originally from Argonession but after 5 levels I decided to come to Khyber. Although I'm new, I've been playing MMOs for the last few years..mainly endgame WoW. I'm not here to beg for items or anything like the other new guys (an act only acceptable by bards imo), just want to say hello and potentially find new grouping partners. I may be new but I've been a raid leader in other games so I know stupid when I see it. You won't catch me running around randomly aggroing mobs, or constantly dying. And I follow instructions of player more experienced. I spent most of my time reading these forums, so I'm not a THF using a TWF for example. But always willing to accept advice if anyone has any.

Anyway, hopefully I enjoy my time here. Again I'm Knoc (A Barb) in game so drop me a tell, an invite, or say hello in general.

As a fellow end wow gamer and having ust came back to this game welcome. personaly I find this game is not as bad as wow end game IMO. I am actually working on a new Pally build so I am workign through the lower sections of the game. If you ever on 5-10PM MST ( 7-12EST ) hit me up in game Name is Drazvin

[Emili]

Happy to see you come to Khyber... the spirits refreshing, cuisine fine, and the people here quite extraordinary.

Yo Knoc hi and welcome to DDO. I will simply say this yes WoW and DDO r to seperate worlds but from wat u say u wanna learn and will listen, as long as u do that then i am sure that your time on kyber should be relitivley good. If you happen to have a in game question i cant help to much due to the fact im away from the game atm but jus open up your who list and look for a guild named fallen heros. They have a wonderfull guild leader and plenty of knowledge throughout the guild so feel free to ask them. Jus let them know that cord sent ya

Seems Cord already convey'd my sentiments ...