EverQuest 2 Wiki (http://eq2.wikia.com) coined the phrase timelines. There vision of a timeline is a series of quest that tie other quests together within a given tier of EQ2. Sometimes these are a series of quest within a zone and sometimes it is just a series of quests such as the Claymore quest line that spans multiple tiers and zones. This is a great way to determine what content you should be working on in a given adventuring level. I highly recommend you check the site out for detailed timeline breakdown.

I highly recommend that you first explore the zone you plan on questing in for a given tier. While you explore you will gain discovery XP and AA points (Tier 2 and above). You should make a mental note of the names of the places that flash on your screen as you explore. Also it is a good idea to take notice on the mobs and their location within the zone. This will be beneficial later when you go back to take up the quests for the zone. Now it may not always be possible to explore the entire zone at times since most zones progressively get more difficult as you make your way to the end or far side of the zone. Some mobs just roam a lot or can see through stealth and invisibly spell’s.

From all of my prior experience and research involving leveling it seems it is best to do a combination of solo XP grinding, collection/adventuring quests, discovery as well as some pick up group content such as a dungeon or a raid. Not only does this help to minimize boredom it also helps you develop you character by gaining the ever so important alternate achievement points (AA). These points are used to specialize your character by spending the points earned from quests, named mobs and discovery experience.

If you want to maximize your leveling experience you should always follow these important notes:

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