EQ2 People speak up!

[jmet]

I play this as well, not much atm with BC out but in the next couple months I will likely go back to playing it more.

Who else does as well? :D

[inire]

Oh, I am currently 6boxing this.

Defiler/Guardian/Wizzy/Inq/Dirge/Coercer.

Wish I had another scout in place of the wizzy, but it's too hard to drive the guy into positioning w/o pathing him into the other mobs.

JesDyr?!?!! say something dude, you and your 3 box....

[JesDyr]

:P

I started 3 boxing EQ2 .. Coercer(70 mentored), wizzy, and warlock. I play coercer really well so this just gives me insane DPS without really changing my playstyle.


But I just looked at the original post and .. well it is from March ? .... Inire, stop digging up the past :)

[inire]

but... but....

post count.

/sigh.

[Sarig]

Oh, I am currently 6boxing this.

Defiler/Guardian/Wizzy/Inq/Dirge/Coercer.

Wish I had another scout in place of the wizzy, but it's too hard to drive the guy into positioning w/o pathing him into the other mobs.

JesDyr?!?!! say something dude, you and your 3 box....

Hmm, strange combination, the classes don't really benefit each other much :)

I used to dualbox coercer and wizzy (illus and wiz probably more effective, but I don't like Qeynos or Kelethin), and the only thing that really limited me was repops, as I needed some space to move. I controlled both characters individually though, and it's my impression that this is what most boxers in EQ2. How do you control them? Do you have some way of distributing one key press to all six characters, or do you control each one by themselves? In the latter case your group seems sound, as it has massive buffs towards the guardian, which would probably be your main, but the wizard seems like a waste of space, as I can't imagine you'd get time to use it much, and a pet class would be more beneficial.

I tried the whole fighter/healer a few times, but was too slow dps wise for me, and alas, I couldn't afford moving up to 3 boxing or higher :)

[inire]

Well, cool!

The group is a main tank group, with the wizzy for DPS and moving around.

The wizzy gets yanked, and another player (briggie) gets put in there.

Plus, I'm lazy, and I wanted to start them all in the same area, so they're all evil. Eventually, I'll move the Inq to a Temp when I hit cap.

"I used to dualbox coercer and wizzy (illus and wiz probably more effective, but I don't like Qeynos or Kelethin), and the only thing that really limited me was repops, as I needed some space to move. I controlled both characters individually though, and it's my impression that this is what most boxers in EQ2. How do you control them? Do you have some way of distributing one key press to all six characters, or do you control each one by themselves? In the latter case your group seems sound, as it has massive buffs towards the guardian, which would probably be your main, but the wizard seems like a waste of space, as I can't imagine you'd get time to use it much, and a pet class would be more beneficial. "

Well, i don't like the good side either lol. Coercer and Wizzy would be great for two boxing.

I'm using 6 Nostromos. Sad, but true. I arrange them in a star config, and only use three buttons, but i still look vaguely like a piano player!

I am planning on a DPS group eventually... not sure what to do there, thinking necro/conj/wizzy/warlock/defiler/trubador.... What do you think?

[hapiguy314]

With 6 nostromos..you're already closer to getting a multiplexer and not have to make a tri-pod out of your fingers :)

I used to roll like you - but to be an effective boxer, do multicasters either through software (keyclone) / hardware (vetras).

[inire]

Yeah, but....

i'm soooo waiting on the vetra thing.

can't stand ps/2 crap.

[hapiguy314]

Yeah, but....

i'm soooo waiting on the vetra thing.

can't stand ps/2 crap.
Vetra PS/2 is not crap :cry:

[JesDyr]

Vetra PS/2 is not crap :cry:

PS/2 is crap .. Software is crap .. USB Multiplexing *drool*

Sending 1 key to the slave PCs is not enough. Using x-keys to macro keystrokes is not enough. What I want is to send the N52 or G15 Gkeys to each PC and have each PC do different actions.

Software tends to lag too much for my taste and you still get the same problems you have with PS/2.

I had planned on making some custom software to run on a cheap control PC, then use serialkeys on the slaves, but now that I know Vetra is "close" to having the USB multiplexer, I will wait.

[Arakonn]

I am currently 3-boxing in EQ2 - well, actually it is 1 instance on 1 PC, so 3 PCs, using Synergy with keyboard broadcasting for support. It works quite well, and I am having a lot of fun.

My setup:

Paladin
Wizard
Templar

I know, in terms of efficiency you can do better, but I prefer a nice little group with a bit of roleplay background (means I love to roleplay, and my chars should fit together - will not combine evil and good races/classes).

Leveling and gaining AAs is very easy with this group, my Templar has almost nothing to do, wizard is burning mobs away, while my Pally goes for a happy slashing orgy. But this may change soon, currently in my 40s with the chars, so when higher levels come it will probably get more difficult.

[grettir]

I've been 3 boxing for awhile with synergy and logitech g15.. Bruiser, defiler and digre. Good setup for most but adding a fury atm, should strengthen the group abit. In the future I'm planning on adding a wizzy, pet class or lock to add the dps abit.

[Raaj]

I see all kinds of posts on the official EQ2 forums about people multiboxing...seems like damn near everyone plays a minimum of 2 accounts at all times. I, however, have no idea how to even get started for the most part. None of the people I've talked to seem to have more than 1 PC, but I can't see how they run 2-3 clients on one account without turning the graphics to complete shit (not a huge deal, but it makes finding things a lot more difficult since I'm not familiar with much of Norrath yet). I haven't met anyone that seems to have what I would consider to be a good machine (myself included). Are you guys all running on multiple machines or did you start out with 1 and move on from there?

In addition, suggestions for a good duo/trio of classes to multibox with would be most welcome. Thanks. :)

[Arakonn]

I run my 3 accounts on 3 different machines, just because EQ2 is so hardware hungry. If you want to run multiple accounts on 1 machine, I guess you need to have a very powerfull one, and be prepared to turn down graphics dramatically. Otherwise it will not run good enough to have fun playing.

[Raaj]

That's about what I figured, thanks. :)

[Bradster]

Perhaps one of you can help me.

I'm switching to EQ2. I used to play EQ2 back in the day when it came out, also a bit when PVP came out.

I want to 6 box it on a PVP server.

4 Warlocks
1 Healer
1 Tank (Thinking Zerk what do you think?) Auto taunts on attacks would be helpful for less management

I'm not sure what healer to choose. Please note I’m going Freeport. I thought inquisitor looked enticing with the added armor bonus. But the long casting heals with so many squishy in group might be a concern. That and also interrupts. But what I like most about it is, with the plate it gives me more time as i'm sure it will be the first target in PVP.

I can't see anything outliving 4 warlocks for more then 10 secounds however so perhaps my concern isn't one at all. What do you guys think?

I did have a defiler on the PVP server up to level 42. Did really well with it but I read there has been a 25% ward nerf. I also remember that wards weren't enough, I had to do a lot of healing between which were pretty weak.

[Bradster]

Something else I've been thinking about.

Would you go 3 warlocks and 2 healers, 1 tank for PVP?
Or 4 locks 1 healer, 1 tank?

I know wards of the same type don't stack, so it would have to be 2 diffrent healer types. Your thoughts?

[grettir]

4 locks, healer and tank.. well bradster, it would be a overkill for most easy mobs but the more difficult mobs the group would not be ideal.

4 locks, means less group buffs, a ton of aoe damage but no power regen.

One healer and one tank, zerker and templar or fury would be a decent choice.

If you are wanting to do some instances like unrest etc then I would take additional healer, not the same type and maybe one lock, one wizzy and dirge or swashie.

with the dirge your zerker dps and tanking would go up along with power regen for the wizzy and lock.

Good group setup imho would look like this, zerker, templar, fury, dirge, wizzy and lock.

fury, wizzy and lock are nukers.. no need to worry about melee range and such, plus fury would act as a secondary healer in harder areas.

Zerker is and ideal choice for a boxing tank because of hight auto attack, great taunting and plate wearing.

Templar plus dirge with their stone skins would rock.

You would have, ports, evac and group invis.

just my 2cents

- Didnt notice the pvp thingy, well my setup is mostly for pve.. might be decent for pvp aswell. One thing is for sure, I would take the locks out and add wizzys personally for pvp.

[Bradster]

4 locks, healer and tank.. well bradster, it would be a overkill for most easy mobs but the more difficult mobs the group would not be ideal.

4 locks, means less group buffs, a ton of aoe damage but no power regen.

One healer and one tank, zerker and templar or fury would be a decent choice.

If you are wanting to do some instances like unrest etc then I would take additional healer, not the same type and maybe one lock, one wizzy and dirge or swashie.

with the dirge your zerker dps and tanking would go up along with power regen for the wizzy and lock.

Good group setup imho would look like this, zerker, templar, fury, dirge, wizzy and lock.

fury, wizzy and lock are nukers.. no need to worry about melee range and such, plus fury would act as a secondary healer in harder areas.

Zerker is and ideal choice for a boxing tank because of hight auto attack, great taunting and plate wearing.

Templar plus dirge with their stone skins would rock.

You would have, ports, evac and group invis.

just my 2cents

- Didnt notice the pvp thingy, well my setup is mostly for pve.. might be decent for pvp aswell. One thing is for sure, I would take the locks out and add wizzys personally for pvp.

Thanks for the suggestions :)


In full out PVE setup I'd do exactly what you’re suggesting, the more classes the better. However my setup has one design intention. That is AOE damage PVP down the throat.

I’ve decided to go with

1 Tank Bezerker
3 Warlocks
1 Warden
1 Defiler


The tank is for PVE purposes as that is a large part of the game. I figured 2 healers would be better then an extra warlock. One to heal the damage over time, mean while wards to block the damage. Protecting the squishy in PVP. My group’s weakness would be AOE attacks. With 2 Healers however it’s no longer an issue, in fact that pretty much takes care of any problems.

The less classes the better, to manage and control at once at least. Man this is going to be so much diffrent. I'm going from 2 classes to 4 and 5 toons to 6 :shock:

[MistrOrnge]

I am currently 6 boxing the game. I have 6 separate computers currently without any special hardware or software being used. Its all ironman! In the process of buying some Vetras to make my life easier. Will use the Vetras on my healers and my mages. Perhaps get one to link my tank and scout. Not sure yet.
Set up is:
70 Mystic
70 Warden
70 Paladin
70 Swashbuckler
70 Conjurer
70 Wizard
My biggest accomplishment is taking down Sothis. I am proud of that so I could get my Hoo'luk hats. Was difficult and it took me 3-4 times to accomplish and figure out the placement to do it.

[Bradster]

I am currently 6 boxing the game. I have 6 separate computers currently without any special hardware or software being used. Its all ironman! In the process of buying some Vetras to make my life easier. Will use the Vetras on my healers and my mages. Perhaps get one to link my tank and scout. Not sure yet.
Set up is:
70 Mystic
70 Warden
70 Paladin
70 Swashbuckler
70 Conjurer
70 Wizard
My biggest accomplishment is taking down Sothis. I am proud of that so I could get my Hoo'luk hats. Was difficult and it took me 3-4 times to accomplish and figure out the placement to do it.

Awesome man I too look forward to Hoo'luk pimphat for my monk. Mean time i'm almost of level to get the Blood adept hat which for my monk looks the same. A bunch of irl friends decided they wanted to play EQ2 with me, along with some friends from wow. I ended up down sizing to 2 boxing, I never got a chance to invite my alt accounts because my friends and I play in a static group. Having a blast right now, playing a Monk and Fury combo. I really enjoy monks. The fury is fun DPS. Not the best of the best 2 box combo, but its a lot of fun and enough to farm some names.

Our static group is normally
Berserker
Monk
Templar
Fury
Warlock (or his alt ranger)
Conjurer

Not sure what server everyone is on, but we are on GUK. Created a guild for now until we find people that play the hours we do 12:30am - 5am EST (we work 2nd shift). Guild name is <Ten Inches Unbuffed> ha, still hasn't been nerfed yet.

[gantell]

I have been 6 boxing for quite awhile now and have 19 level 70 characters. I mix them up and try different things.

Accnt 1: Guardian/Zerker/Dirge,
Accnt 2: Dirge/Troubador/Wizard,
Accnt 3: Necro/Warlock/Mystic,
Accnt 4: Wizard/Fury/Conjuror,
Accnt 5: Conjuror/Templar/Paladin,
Accnt 6: Wizard/Fury/Illusionist/Wizard

Those classes are all good or neutral I am working on my badboys group of 6 evil gnomes but they are only level 33.

Shadow Knight, Necromancer, Defiler, Brigand, Coercer, Warlock

I use Multiplicity with 6 computers/displays and a wireless keyboard and 6 receivers, No automation outside of the ingame macros.

I have my mains outfitted in legendary gear that I have collected running instances. And now I can take on pretty much any Heroic instance. Recently a guildee ask me to help him finish the Draco Mortuus vos Liberatio quest. So he hit the Spirit of Do'Ellin, a 70^^^ ghost dragon then my group killed it, afterward he commented how easy it was for my group to take out.

Right now I am working on the Epics in Sof, and finishing the Castle Mistmore portion of Swords of Destiny Quest. I hope I can complete these things befor the next expansion. :)

[Herc130]

Tempted to go to EQ2 from EQ1 and 6 box it. Have 2 boxxed it before and it is a fun game to play. Hopefully Kunark for EQ2 will be as cool as it is in EQ1. For now, think I will just stay in EQ1, far too much invested in it and still having fun playing it. Just the idea of starting over and building a whole new 6 box army from the ground up. My current bot army was pieced together over the years. I'd probably do an all gnome set up as well if I started over, provided they can be the classes I want.

[MistrOrnge]

Yeah I am an altaholic as well. Have several six box groups as well. My 70s group, my mid 50s group, my low 50s group, my mid 40s group, and a high 20s group I just started. My 70s would still be my 60s group if I hadn't stopped playing all my alts to level them to 70 before Kunark. Finally I have a group at max level prior to it increasing and I have been playing since 1999. Gotta have goals right?

[Oternakn]

any of u guys playing eq2 gotten keyclone to work on it? or a other way of sending keys to all the clients? Im using innerspace atm, cant get it to work :roll:

[MistrOrnge]

I was told by the maker of keyclone that it won't work with EQ2. So I gave up on it. Have 2 Vetras on order to improve my boxing.

[Herc130]

With expansions coming out for EQ1 and EQ2 that includes the full game and all prior expansions, I am seriously considering moving over to EQ2 and 6 boxxing there from the ground up.

I want to play on a crowded server. Think AB had a good amount of players on it. I like to 6 box for fun, but also like raiding and will have 1 character that I will concentrate on and get guilded. How friendly is the average EQ2 player to 6 boxxers? How well does 6 boxxing work on EQ2 compared to EQ1? I played a short time on EQ2 and 2 boxxed it, which worked great, but I thought anything more would be much harder to do then EQ1 since in EQ2 you don't really make camps ...at least at the low levels I achieved (highest level I got was 31). Are there instances through most of the levels that I can use? Gonna decide one way or the other by Nov 10th.....maybe sooner, since I have 2 accounts(maybe even 3 accounts lol) on there I can start working up now.

[MistrOrnge]

EQ2 is much easier then EQ1 in my opinion. You can hit buttons so that a spell or skill will follow another skill which speeds up boxing. Also there is implied targeting so you can just highlight the tank and you will attack whatever he is attacking. Overall a lot easier in my opinion.
Generally most people are a bit awed when I tell them I six box. Though on occasion I run into some moron that immediately thinks I am botting. Some don't seem to know the difference.
I am running EQ2 on 6 separate computers. I am sure you could do 2 on one system. The system requirements are such I'm not sure how many more you could get to work.
I ran a berzerker, fury, and dirge for a while until I branched out and added more classes. Anything is possible really.

[Oternakn]

Got Keyclone to work with Eq2 :) im using innerspace to force the eq2 windows to stay locked forground, works like a charm.

But i have a new problem now, i get a direct x error when having more than 4 clients on my pc... any one else get this?

Btw my system can hadle it:)

[MistrOrnge]

How did you get it to work? I still can't get the macro keypresses figured out. Do you know if there is a how to somewhere. Documentation on this software seems minimal.

[Oternakn]

oh i only use it to send keyclicks to the other clients. I love it:) my toons made 73 to day:)

[gantell]

Well my first group dinged 80 on Tuesday Dec 4. But I messed up and leveled a single Healer group. The instances are pretty tough really need a second healer. So I am now working leveling my second group currently at lvl 71.

[MistrOrnge]

What are the instances you are talking about?
I am running around now with my 74th group doing all the quests to level myself. That and the occasional EoF instance.

[gantell]

What are the instances you are talking about?
I am running around now with my 74th group doing all the quests to level myself. That and the occasional EoF instance.

The solo quests are no problem. But in Kunzar the Heroic Quests in the city of mist where no fun. The instances like Crypt of Agony and Charasis: The Maidens Chamber, I can do parts of them but I really need a second healer to be able to finish them. Once I get geared up I might be able to do them with a single healer but that is the point of doing the instance to get the gear.

Second group dinged 72 last night.