Question - Starting the MQ Journey

[AndroJHINous]

Hail all, I've been playing for many years and I've always been the kind of boxer to tab between multiple accounts on the same display window (and failing to get to my healer in time). I'm finally putting in the effort to learn all about this scripted stuff to make the active boxing process much easier on my puny brain. In all honesty I've looked at this process before and everything feels rather overwhelming. Is there any single source that does it with an ELI5 way? I'm currently following through with video guided tutorial for setting everything up, but I wanted to crowd source some of the active forum users for their personal advice and guidance, especially for things I absolutely need to comprehend or things I can gloss over. Thanks everyone for any assistance and hopefully by this next weekend I'll have my little three box running much more efficiently! (moved this from questions/bugs to fire beetle)

 

[Algar]

Hail all, I've been playing for many years and I've always been the kind of boxer to tab between multiple accounts on the same display window (and failing to get to my healer in time). I'm finally putting in the effort to learn all about this scripted stuff to make the active boxing process much easier on my puny brain. In all honesty I've looked at this process before and everything feels rather overwhelming. Is there any single source that does it with an ELI5 way? I'm currently following through with video guided tutorial for setting everything up, but I wanted to crowd source some of the active forum users for their personal advice and guidance, especially for things I absolutely need to comprehend or things I can gloss over. Thanks everyone for any assistance and hopefully by this next weekend I'll have my little three box running much more efficiently! (moved this from questions/bugs to fire beetle)

The videos are good. Reading is good.
There is a lot to take in, and it can be overwhelming, absolutely.
Things also change over time, so keeping current can be a challenge!
You can take small bites, however. Making sure you understand how to leverage MQ2DanNet to broadcast is very important.
Choosing what kind of combat assist you desire is your next step. You can certainly try them all out over time, but I personally recommend RGMercs - Lua Edition!
You'll want to round that off with huge QoL scripts like Button Master, Lootly, Giveit, MobList.

It's a marathon, my dude. Don't be afraid to ask questions, especially in discord, but a little bit of diligence will reveal a ton of searchable info here and there.

Good luck!

 

[Sic]

Getting Started / Returning user

Welcome to RedGuides, fellow EQ multi-boxing enthusiast!

The best place to begin is our "New User Guide" video series, click this TV to watch:


This step-by-step series will teach absolute beginners how to control 6 characters at once while highlighting Nav, AutoLogin, and DanNet, which are fundamental plugins that will enhance every aspect of your game.

Returning users check out - MacroQuest Release Party: https://www.redguides.com/community/threads/macroquest-release-party.80628/ for information about changes from the legacy MQ2 to the new and awesome MQ
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[Psy]

Welcome to RG and welcome back if you're a returning player!

Always start here RG Video

Watch the vids Sic has created as they are your greatest source of information. I would even recommend watching them twice. Toon Movement - AutoGroup/AutoAccept/MQ2Yes - Basic Overview

Once you have an idea of how things work, you'll want to look into some automation options. Check out Kissassist Beginners Guide, Kissassist Commands , RGmercs, and especially cwtn plugins ( you can also /testcopy your toons and use the cwtn plugins there for free and you'll want to spend some time looking at CWTN Plugins Explained.).

I suggest getting your feet wet slowly and be patient as it takes time to absorb all this information. Try taking your toons somewhere safe and lower level at first and explore the automation options. It takes some time to get used to, so don't be surprised it if feels overwhelming at first.

Once you feel like your're getting the hang of it (or to get a more in depth idea of what this site can do), then check out the plugins, macros, and lua's available to complement your automation. Things like Overseer Lua, buttonmaster, mq2autogroup, MQ2Autoaccept, MQ2Status, GuildClicky, Boxhud, MQ2Buffme, Magellan. You'll also want to see Lua event manager.

How do you get to see and experience all of this you ask? You need to be a level 2 member. To do that you have 2 options. First, you can subscribe (paid method) or second, you can use Red Cents. What the heck is a Red Cent you ask? Red Cents can you help with your subscription and it's the currency this site uses. Contribute helpful information (post here) and others will give you red cents and each red cent you give others returns one to you. check it out! Red Cents

Time to subscribe to level 2 and begin a journey you won't regret. Lots of info and a super helpful community here to help when you get stuck.

 

[YeahCopyMate]

 

[Lord Sivion]

Large learning curve when you're new to all of this. Absolutely worth the time and effort.

Stay vigilant. You'll get it. And then it becomes 2nd nature. BUT, be aware that you might be air punching a little in the future when your accounts get suspended / banned. It happens, frequently. Get good with that before using MQ.

 

[ChamIzland]

Take it slow. Yes it is definitely worth it.