LotusEater
I brake for blue butterflies
Hey all, just thought I would share a fun way I found for newer players (like myself) to have some fun while getting in some good practice for a lot of combat and magic skills. I haven't seen anyone mention this as an alternative to other leveling/practice methods but I think it would be a good way for newer players to not only level some crucial skills, but get some awesome practice in. And it's fun!
I've found that the ruins before you enter Labyrinthia are perfect for practicing combat. The grounds are awesome with all kinds of levels and steps and ramps and such, even tons of places to hide if a dragon happens to fly by. I just fast travel to the ruins, walk around and gather up the three trolls that are lingering around. The trolls are the only thing around and there are plenty of rocks and other things available to hop on for hea/stam/mana recharge. The trolls are slow and extremely hardy (making them great targets for ice spikes and such) and they will heal while you recoup and be ready to go once you are ready to start tangling with them again. Random dragon encounters aren't generally a problem since the three trolls will happily switch gears to the dragon. Just suit up heavy and save often. Oh... and don't get surrounded.
Anyway, I found it was a great way to get practice and skills up without burning up quest lines. Hope it helps.
I've found that the ruins before you enter Labyrinthia are perfect for practicing combat. The grounds are awesome with all kinds of levels and steps and ramps and such, even tons of places to hide if a dragon happens to fly by. I just fast travel to the ruins, walk around and gather up the three trolls that are lingering around. The trolls are the only thing around and there are plenty of rocks and other things available to hop on for hea/stam/mana recharge. The trolls are slow and extremely hardy (making them great targets for ice spikes and such) and they will heal while you recoup and be ready to go once you are ready to start tangling with them again. Random dragon encounters aren't generally a problem since the three trolls will happily switch gears to the dragon. Just suit up heavy and save often. Oh... and don't get surrounded.
Anyway, I found it was a great way to get practice and skills up without burning up quest lines. Hope it helps.