A few questions

[Takashi]

Im trying to decide what type of character to build on this server, and had a few questions that might help me choose.

-I need a build that wont have any problem leveling solo. I know the mod was designed for party play to a certain degree, but i must be able to solo. Which classes or class combinations are most suited to this?

-from reading the forums here, it seems that clerics have been one of the more successful classes. They were recently changed if I understand correctly. Are clerics still viable for both soloing and for pvp?

-many of the feats and spells have been changed, and the world is from what i gather rather low magic. How does this alter the balance of power between classes. (are casters still overpowering compared to straight melee?)

-How much AC do you need to only be hit on 20 by the higher level mobs.

-Are there any certain types of feats that are almost mandatory to compete with higher level mobs? (like specific elemental resistances or epic skill focus)

-what kind of equipment is available? are there items with immunities such as knockdown, mind effecting? Are there perm. haste items? what are some examples of the "epic" gear here?

-Do sneakers work well? are there alot of crit immune or monsters with inherant true sight? What about assassins, is thier death attack worthwhile or can it be nullified by certain items?

Anyway if you have any information to share, please feel free. Thanks

[Kromix]

the best info i can give you is
melee exel first 14 lvls
mages exel lvl 12-22
casting melee are great lvls 1-40
others vary.

now pvp is a different story. and because this server is open season on noobs your build has to mostly be shifted toward pvp...

best thing sis to try different and build what you like the most.. then branch off to fit the server. its not hard to level really...

[P. Fricebottle]

True Seeing has been altered as to it no longer automatically spots sneakers for you, making rogues actually useful. Only planar, undead, and a few other mobs are sneak-attack immune.

There is no perma-haste items, no immuity to knockdown, and no immunity to anything else. You'll find items with like 10% or 25% Immunity to things like Bludgeoning, Slashing, Piercing, Fire, Cold, etc. damage types. But nothing gives 100% immunity.

[kingfatzo]

there are plenty of differnent builds available with all sorts of equipment...check out the wiki if you want to indulge even deeper...

another thing if i may suggest is to download a trainer mod to design a build b4 playing it on the server to avoid potential mess ups.... you can roughly base your build designs off of the gear stats listed on the wiki..

just be sure to remember : certian fatcions have pRc restrictions, class restrictions, etc.... ill post a few links in a moment...

http://www.nsrealm.com/ns4wiki/index.php/Main_Page

the IGN vault has trainer mods-- i cant find the old thread about them...

one that is rather simple to use and has just about everything u would want for starters is called 'TheHallsOfEpicTraining' ...just remember that NS4 is going to be different than this generic trainer

[P. Fricebottle]

I'll post the guide for ya Fatz.

Certain Prestige Classes are restricted to Factions. There are 7 Factions in total, and 6 of them have these Unique PrCs.

Th Last Alliance is the only Faction without an Unique PrC and an ally. This faction is for players new to the server, has the largest population, finished and useful jobs, and a close proximity to Avendell. Unfortunately, there is no unique PrC here.



Unique PrC List
Ancient Ones - Red Dragon Disciple
Ragnar's Kin - Dwarven Defender
Shadow Legion - Assassin
Mystral Ascendancy - Pale Master
Northern Coalition - Champion of Torm
The Circle - Shifter



Shadowdancers, Blackguards, Weapon Masters, Harper Scouts, and Arcane Archers are not restricted to any Factions. Some of these PrCs are unavailable in certain factions due to certain conditions unable to be met. For example, there can be no Arcane Archers in Ragnar's Kin due to Elves are not allowed in that Faction. This can also be in the case when certain Factions have Alignment restrictions.