After coming back to a game I ultimately love, I am harshly reminded by the time commitment that TLP's can require in order to level/gear up while raiding. Like many here, I have been increasingly interested in Boxing (more than a 2nd pc truebox setup) on a live server in order to get my EQ fix on a limited time availability. The problem is, I have watched every single resource video about how to setup MQ2 and utilize plugins, adjust .ini files, and make use of Kissassist- yet I still don't understand what I am missing. I sub'd to a level 2 VV in order to try my hand at the setup, and get so far as the /mac kissassist command on my toons. I want to preface this with saying I am about as green as it gets when it comes to understanding every single piece of info on this site. I understand the desired functionality, but syntax and "codes" on how to make even simple macros eludes me. The following scenario is where I am at.
I load up 2 toons to try to understand the very basics of creating a group and issuing commands from the driver- "fatty". I try the simple command /dgae /wave. Fatty waves, group does not. I read that dannet should automatically recognize the other client on my network, is there a need to issue a command in order for the 2nd toon to become part of the "server" like EQBC? Also, I have loaded the meshes for the maps in order to use the buttons for "follow me", "come to me" etc, and the buttons still do not work. What does seem to work is editing the .ini file on the 2nd toon to allow /chase function, and toggling it manually with the command /chase on, which WILL seemingly take advantage of the mesh and home in to the fatty from anywhere in the zone using the mesh. I have accomplished zero other functions- this is the furthest I got in 2 hours before I became too frustrated to continue.
I want to understand more about the basic functionality before working with more advanced plugins - like CWTN/sic's and others- but after what was initially a 'this doesn't seem to be too difficult to setup basic functions' has turned into 'I am more lost than if you were to have dropped me on another planet'. You guys have a great community and I hope to one day be able to contribute to it, but after being very humbled by the initial setup, the task seems daunting.
I load up 2 toons to try to understand the very basics of creating a group and issuing commands from the driver- "fatty". I try the simple command /dgae /wave. Fatty waves, group does not. I read that dannet should automatically recognize the other client on my network, is there a need to issue a command in order for the 2nd toon to become part of the "server" like EQBC? Also, I have loaded the meshes for the maps in order to use the buttons for "follow me", "come to me" etc, and the buttons still do not work. What does seem to work is editing the .ini file on the 2nd toon to allow /chase function, and toggling it manually with the command /chase on, which WILL seemingly take advantage of the mesh and home in to the fatty from anywhere in the zone using the mesh. I have accomplished zero other functions- this is the furthest I got in 2 hours before I became too frustrated to continue.
I want to understand more about the basic functionality before working with more advanced plugins - like CWTN/sic's and others- but after what was initially a 'this doesn't seem to be too difficult to setup basic functions' has turned into 'I am more lost than if you were to have dropped me on another planet'. You guys have a great community and I hope to one day be able to contribute to it, but after being very humbled by the initial setup, the task seems daunting.