Eq2 Woah

[Azerok]

EverQuest II going free-to-play
Sony Online Entertainment announced today that a new free adventure service is coming to players worldwide with the release of EverQuest II Extended. The MMO follows the path of other names such as Dungeons and Dragons Online: Eberron Unlimited and The Lord of the Rings Online.


Extended joins the EverQuest II live subscription service, and together, provide EQII players with a choice of either a subscription-based or free-to-play business model -- two distinct experiences operating in parallel, a first in the MMO industry!

Extended provides access to premium subscription-quality content through free and optional paid membership levels. Powered by an all-new web-based download application, new and veteran players alike can experience the excitement and depth of EQII’s content without a daunting installation or a massive download. Players can register within minutes, download the client to join other people in an epic journey, and launch into adventure in a fantastical online 3D world. Extended is the ultimate MMORPG experience. Excitement with every breath and adventure around every turn is now available for free!

Extended players will finally experience the vast depth of content only available in EverQuest II without a subscription, credit card or software purchase. Extended will include free access to all EverQuest II game zones through The Shadow Odyssey. Players will be able to purchase power-up potions, armor, classes, races, weapons, mounts and more through the marketplace.

Both EverQuest II and Extended players will enjoy a plethora of recent user-interface improvements designed to improve functionality and game navigation. Players will experience a new and improved character progression through the Golden Path while creating their own legend with the Storyteller adventure journal that visually displays quest exploration. Additionally, both titles received a graphics quality update that gives a more realistic immersive experience to fully enjoy the beauty of Norrrath.

The Extended adventure includes the recently added New Halas, the ultimate starting zone with premium designed content for players levels 1-20. Extended also gives players quick and convenient game access through the web-based streaming download application that lets players get into the game quicker than ever before. Extended will also feature multiple tiers of service upgrade options that allow players to customize their gaming experience to fit their needs.

EverQuest II Extended is scheduled for a beta launch on or around August 17, 2010.

[ZoSo]

http://www.radiant-vii.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7069

i read about this, pretty fucking wild. but it sounds a little half assy

now just because the servers are down, dont go jumping ship!

[Nihlathak]

I don't really get what they're trying to accomplish with a dumbed down version that isn't even on the current expansion.

[Ossot]

Originally Posted by Nihlathak

I don't really get what they're trying to accomplish with a dumbed down version that isn't even on the current expansion.

If they're smart, they'll remove the 7 (14?) day trials of eq2 now. Make the f2p become the free trial to entice people to subscribe, or at least spend a few bucks before they quit. Otherwise, it seems like a redundant, and shittier, version of a free trial.

[Sifo]

The "services" and "features" you get for each subscription tier is a complete fucking joke...

Paying for bag & bank slots, level cap increases, character slots, chat functionality and broker access etc etc etc. Not to mention this shittified version has nothing to do with the other version of EQ2.

I really can't understand how fucking stupid you'd have to be to play this garbage.

[Azerok]

Hopefully SOE dies and goes bankrupt for what it did to SWG. That would put a smile on my face. They also aquired Vanguard so they could "eliminate the competition" so to speak. Buy it up then let it die with no improvements or expansions.

[ZoSo]

i just threw up a little in my mouth

[Happy]

What a dumb fucking idea. Glad we got out of that shithole game and left it to the Daedros of the world.

[Sinat]

still turning plat to cash oh and i only pvp no more raiding

[Happy]

Sinat, you should drop that gear dependent POS game and come play Emu with us.

[Crow]

All you'll need is a good set of armor and a awesome weapon and you'll be set.

[Bobo]

I tryed the EMU back in beta with beanie. I just could not get into the game, just not for me. Looking forward to the new starwars mmo.

[Vernon]

Bobo playing ff14? And EQ2 should follow D and D and LOTRO, D and D made a fortune when they changed business models...

[Sifo]

i think they are doing it all wrong... you are getting a gimped game for free and paying for functionality... you should have a fully functional game and be able to pay for gear or spells or horses... the same gear and spells should be lootable in game it just saves people time if they choose. that would be $$$$

[Vernon]

I have a lifetime account in LOTRO, which I got before it went free to play.. The way it works is the vanilla version of the game is free, but then if you want to hit end game you have to pay for things. Extra zones, raids, mounts, bank slots etc.. If you are a subscriber or a lifetime account you get everything as part of your monthly fee so nothing changes.. Once the panic dies down you see nothing has changed for those who continue paying as before.

[Vernon]

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/20...st-game-teased

[Ossot]

I was out picking up my books. Sorry I missed you.

xoxoxo

[Vernon]

I'm on now, where are you at school? don't you Yankees have holidays?? No wonder the slaves we gave you were so unhappy (that was a rubbish joke for anyone offended.)

[Vernon]

Like my signature? It's my dawg.

[Bobo]

Originally Posted by Vernon

Like my signature? It's my dawg.

I think u need a bigger sig. i could not see the dog