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Characters
Can I choose the name of my
character?
Can I choose a second name for my
character?
Can I get titles infront of my name
like Sir and Lady?
How many playable races are there in
EverQuest?
Can I choose to be the female or
male of each race?
How many playable classes are there
in EverQuest?
Is class choice permanent?
Can I dual class?
So how do I get better and advance?
How do I increase in level?
What is alternate advancement (AA)?
Can I choose the name of my character?
Yes, as long as it adheres to the
naming policy set out here:
http://eqlive.station.sony.com/support/customer_service/cs_naming_policy.jsp
basically as long as its not a famous character (e.g. no gandalfs, merlins), is
acceptable in a fantasy environment (e.g. no bash4eva, kickmeh) and is not
offensive it should be fine. In addition each game world (server) has its own
name database and you can't have the same name as any one else.
Can I choose a second name for my
character?
Yes, at level 20 you can use the
/surname command to give your character a second name. (e.g. Bob Smith)
Can I get titles infront of my name like
Sir and Lady?
Yes, each class is awarded titles
when they gain a certain amount of points in Alternate Advancement. There are
class restrictions so for example, only a Paladin and Shadow Knight can be Sir
Gertrude and only a Necromancer can be Lich Dillan.
How many playable races are there in
EverQuest?
15 races in total, Barbarian, Dark
Elf, Dwarf, Erudite, Froglok, Gnome, Half Elf, Halfling, High Elf, Human, Iksar,
Ogre, Troll, Vah Shir and Wood Elf.
Can I choose to be the female or male of
each race?
Every race has a set of both female
and male models, with the appropriate armour and weapons tailored to each.
How many playable classes are there in
EverQuest?
16 classes in total, Bard,
Beastlord, Berserker, Cleric, Druid, Enchanter, Magician, Monk, Necromancer,
Paladin, Ranger, Rogue, Shadow Knight, Shaman, Warrior and Wizard.
Is class choice permanent?
Yes, you can customise your
character to a certain extent but your class is the main defining factor. You
can only use the armour, weapons, abilities and skills compatible with your
class and cannot switch to another at any stage in the game.
Can I dual class?
No. You your character cannot have
two classes in EverQuest.
So how do I get better and advance?
By getting better equipment and
gaining levels your character will have better stats (statistics), skills and
spells. The combination of which makes up the 'power' of your character. One of
the objectives of the game is to increase the level (and the power) of your
character. This is where the term 'powergamer' comes from, someone who
concentrates on increasing those stats, skills and spells to achieve greater
power at the fastest speed possible, often at the expense of every other concern
in the game.
How do I increase in level?
When you successfully defeat a
monster and when you complete certain quests, experience points are awarded.
Each level requires you to gain a certain amount of experience points in order
to move onto the next. The following site explains a lot about EverQuest
on a single page:
http://home01.wxs.nl/~scho3186/everq.html.
What is alternate advancement (AA)?
Alternate Advancement is a second
experience pool introduced with the Shadows of Luclin expansion. It allows you
to set a portion (percentage) of the normal experience points earned towards it.
When you gain 1 AA point (similar to gaining a traditional level, except 1 AA
point is always the same amount of experience) you can then spend it towards
enhancements or special abilities based on your class.
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