Hi guys
I'm thinking about returning after leaving just before SoA was released and wanted to ask a few questions.
What is the server like now? are there many people doing events/working together or is it all solo work nowadays?
i have finished all missions bar the WotG ones but i have yet to get a single relic mythic or empryan weapon for my jobs (THF, SMN, COR, DRG) but i had OK gear, how difficult will it be to get into SoA content and what would be your advise on what to get done next?
i know the jobs i have are not the most useful but i only play this game for fun casually but i am hoping i can at least find some fun stuff to do if i return.
First off, Welcome Back! :D
1. I'm not on Asura so I can't say what it's like over there event wise, but if it's like Bahamut then you can still see some events going on daily.
2. Before starting SoA missions or anything in regards to SoA, I would recommend grinding up some Sparks of Eminence from Records of Eminence, save them up and get some ilvl (Item level) 117 armor/weapons to hold you over til you can get some delve done and get ilvl 119 gear. You can get into Wildskeeper Reives and get some ilvl 115 gear/weapons that can be augmented with some good stuff if you collect the wkr boss paragons (select content, then wildskeeper reive, then the area/boss you will fight) and they will drop the paragon you need when they are defeated.
You can also get into Unity now, and you can also save up accolades to join Unity Wanted Battles with other unity members. Collect accolades and you can also get some good ilvl 119 armor/weapons that way as well.
Once you free comfortable with SoA stuff, you can start the missions, which most are easy in the beginning but will get harder later and you might want to look for a group to help you out.
I would recommend working some support jobs like WHM and BRD if you want to get into some events. Or if you're COR is good, just work on getting a good gun, bullets, MACC/Recycle gear etc etc. Relic and AF gear can be reforged to ilvl 109 and ilvl 119 now so I would recommend getting some pieces done.
All in all, focus on getting some good gear, get into a good LS and you'll be well on your way.
If you need extra help click here:
http://www.bg-wiki.com/bg/Returning_to_Vana%27diel
Good Luck!