EQ2

[Velassra]

Hi, I looked around abit and didn't see a thread on this, sorry if it's somewhere

Anyway, I just started up EQ2 again, I played about a year ago, not long though, but seeing how similar in gameplay it seems to WoW, I was wondering how it would go to MB. Anyone out there MB EQ2 give me some feedback?
Thanks

[Noxxy]

Hey,

Been hardware boxing using a vetra for a fair bit now plus have been 'manual/ironman' boxing EQ2 since release - seems to all run ok with little to no problems

Game is getting very quiet though - even with the new expansion being released next month - as luck would have it, so is the WoW expansion so expect things to stay quiet for a bit

- Is it possible to box - no worries, then again, I do hardwared box so tis no worries practically for all mmpgs
- Any problems / flak from people qq'ing re boxing? none at all - currently boxing a group from 0 - 78.5 (only 1-2 more nights from the lvl 80 cap) without even 1 complaint / comment or GM query
- If you look around, most - not all - of the players will have a 'dumb' char following them around - i.e., trying to pl their 'other' account so not like multiple accounts is an uncommon thing
- Can you box EQ2 without having to do so in public (for those afraid of getting flak) - for sure - lot of dungeons and instances to go into - be careful though, as 1 FG can easily 'own' a public dungeon (especially old world) which can cause problems if your not careful
- can I box if I don't have a FG? easy peasy - from the fun of it (and pure ease) I normally 3 box the pre-70 dungeons (typical tank / dps / heal setup) very easy to do even when leveling up - BUT - naturally, you will HAVE TO 6 box 70+ dungeons (i.e., any RoK dungeon basically)

If you are going the software boxing route - be aware that innerspace (required to get keyclone to work) is against the TOS...you have been warned

Nox

[Noxxy]

Forgot to mention - there are some critcal things to consider before making your boxing team:

- base run speeds - different races have racial traits which boost their base run speed - tis important you match all these so they are running at the same speed - for example, your tank may be running at +5%, slaves at +0% - before long they will be so far behind that they will most probably get eaten by something

- similar to above but - stealth run speeds - if your using stealth, be aware that several classes have huge run speed bonuses whilst invisible (rats / delf / etc) - if you don't pay attention, you could quite easily leave your group behind

- model size - EQ2 has a shockingly long leash - i.e., when you put a slave on follow, they are a fair way back - this causes all sorts of problems in dungeons where some of the geometry isn't the best - i.e., your slaves will get 'hung' up on corners - I personally prefer the small models but, failing this, use the mystery moppet disguise if your a 4 yr vet to reduce the overall size of your crew

GL

[Velassra]

Thanks for the reply. Disappointed about the software set-up however. Not really sure I want to set up multiple computers to hardware box. Was hoping to set up a 4 man group using Keyclone. I tried searching on the eq2 boards earlier but I didn't find anyhting specifically abnning 3rd party software. Alot of people said it was but no links to Dev quotes however.

[Velassra]

If you are going the software boxing route - be aware that innerspace (required to get keyclone to work) is against the TOS...you have been warned

Nox

Been looking around on the EQ2 boards, I haven't yet found any official posts, but it seems from the duiscussion in some threads seems to be the belief is that Innerspace is actually ok as is Keyclone, as long as, like w/ Blizzard's policy is no automation occurs.
It looks promising, but I'm not going to try it until I can find the official ok. But again, thanks for the info.

[Noxxy]

Did a quick google looking for "innerspace and eq2" - got dozens of hits linking innerspace to botting and cheat sites

You name it - they got it type of stuff - everything including auto harvesting, 'gliding', attack bots, etc etc etc

IMHO - Just looking at the hits I got alone suggests using innerspace in EQ2 is NOT worth the risk due to its 'association' with cheating - even if you 'do the right thing' and not use it's macro capabilities - Few hits suggest that 'warden' also is able to detect the program... - the first GM that can see you using it and your accounts go bye bye

I appreciate you just want to play and have a bit 'legal/no harm' fun - we are all in the same boat - just, unfortunately, it looks like to have some fun using the current version of keyclone in EQ2 you have to break the TOS which is NOT worth it

So some possible suggestions (excluding breaking TOS) from here as you don't want to go hardware -
- find another program which gets keyclone to work
- hound keyclone to 'finally' get keyclone to work in EQ2 (good luck with that)

I do sincerely wish you luck honestly - one of the main reasons I went hardware is because I am 'ultra' against anything which may even associate me or my chars with a 'botting' program

[hertome]

Hi,

anyone tried this one in cunjunction with Keyclone?

http://www.lavishsoft.com/joomla/ind...&id=3&Itemid=4

used that one back when i 6-boxed eq. as i switched to mac i cant test this one.

Its from the same people innerspace is.

Greetings

Hertome

[Oternakn]

Hello.
I think i was the first one ever to use keyclone with innerspace. I even posted on this board a how to guide some time back.
And i have talked to GMs in eq2 and they said it was no problem as loong as i dont run BoTs as is fully posible with innerspace.

I 6box on one computer with out any problem at all, and have been doing so for over 2 years, I even hadd a gm watch me as i cleared chelsith alone.
The reason that u need innerspace to use keyclone in eq2 is the possibility to lockforground, this is somthing keyclone is working on.

[Noxxy]

Ouchy - guard dirge AND a bruiser - are you finding that you have to pull the mob so far back it sits in the middle of your followers? (i.e., to get them into melee range)

[PyrostasisTDK]

Hi, I looked around abit and didn't see a thread on this, sorry if it's somewhere

Anyway, I just started up EQ2 again, I played about a year ago, not long though, but seeing how similar in gameplay it seems to WoW, I was wondering how it would go to MB. Anyone out there MB EQ2 give me some feedback?
Thanks

Yes EQ2 is extremely multiboxable, and quite fun. Been doing it off and on as I can afford it for about a year now. Software and hardware methods both work fine.

Thanks for the reply. Disappointed about the software set-up however. Not really sure I want to set up multiple computers to hardware box. Was hoping to set up a 4 man group using Keyclone. I tried searching on the eq2 boards earlier but I didn't find anyhting specifically abnning 3rd party software. Alot of people said it was but no links to Dev quotes however.

Sony's pretty strange when it comes to 3rd party apps. As long as your not automating, your fine. I had a person on Bazaar appeal me every day I logged in for about 5 months and always called me bot even though she knew I wasnt, no issues at all running keyclone and innerspace. Gm's never even spoke with me.

IS has a lot of negative feedback for it do to some of the mods that CAN be used on it... but they are all plugins that must be used separately off of separate sites. So... IMO long as your not running a harvesting macro, or exp macro your fine.

Hello.
I think i was the first one ever to use keyclone with innerspace. I even posted on this board a how to guide some time back.
And i have talked to GMs in eq2 and they said it was no problem as loong as i dont run BoTs as is fully posible with innerspace.

I 6box on one computer with out any problem at all, and have been doing so for over 2 years, I even hadd a gm watch me as i cleared chelsith alone.
The reason that u need innerspace to use keyclone in eq2 is the possibility to lockforground, this is somthing keyclone is working on.

6 on one pc eh? I gotta ask what hardware your using? I can manage 4 on my dual core 4200 amd with 4 gigs of ram and a 640meg vid card. Even then Im getting as low as 10fps some times (this is on extreme performance. From everything I read, only way to boost performance is 1 processor with lots of power... which... is kind of hard to find these days. Would love to hear how you manage six.