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Despite prophecies and predictions declaring EQ2X overpriced and underdelivered, it seems EQ2X’s popularity has nonetheless led it to be a victim of its own success in recent weeks. Several threads on the EQ2X forums about server crashes, instability, and lag have been created which got some reaction from SmokeJumper. Currently, EQ2X runs on but a single server called Freeport. Hmm, lets make SOE notice us.. Sony, you’re going to have to allow Freeport copies to live. Now I keep getting flung back to character select screen…. BING BANG SONY WAKE UP After the jump, responses from SmokeJumper…
Month: February 2011
I wanted to bring you an update on an issue we raised over the weekend regarding Direct Debit from your bank as a Payment Option for EQ2 Expansions, Subscriptions, and StationCash. Amnerys, EQ2 Community Manager, has raised the issue with the appropriate departments and is seeking an answer. There is no need to panic yet, as no orders have been cancelled or affected. From the EQ2 Forums: I am currently in talks with a few departments so we can get this straightened out. It sounds like the option to use Direct Debit might be removed for purchasing SC going...
Here are your February 15, 2011 Update Notes from the EQ2 Forums: GENERAL An issue that stops ambient characters in city zones from wandering has been fixed. ‘Follow’ should once again be an option on group member’s right-click menu. LIVE EVENTS Sister Thog Macgilly will now update the quest “Premonitions of Disaster” even while Erollisi Day is being celebrated. Creatures within the Shard of Love now have a significantly higher chance of dropping love loot while Erollisi Day is being celebrated.
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Of interest to some players who may play both EQ1 and EQ2… SOE has announced that a new time locked progression server for EverQuest 1, Fippy Darkpaw, is planned to go live on Tuesday at 10am PST. The server will use a normal player versus environment rule set. Players will take on challenges to unlock newer expansions, and when unlocked, will have the ability to vote using an in game poll for which expansion will be unlocked next. Various armors and other items will be limited on the server if SOE has determined they would give an unfair advantage....
From Cronyn on the EQ2 Forums: Heya guys! I just wanted to let you know that as I shut down the EXP07 prelude event, I’m adding the books available on it to the merchant lists for the sages in Freeport and Qeynos, so they’ll be available if you didn’t get a chance to run through the event. Also, I FINALLY added part three of the Zul’Urid story to the merchant lists as well – I had meant to do this ages ago, but kept forgetting to do so (I’m old! What’cha going to do?), but it’s up there now....
In an alarmist posting on the EQ2 Forums, Moonflake of Splitpaw has brought to our attention the disappearance of the Bank Transfer and Direct Debit payment option for purchasing StationCash, monthly Subscriptions, and the upcoming Velious expansion. Bank Transfer may seem unusual in the US for a small amount such as StationCash, subscription, or an expansion, but Bank Transfers and Debit cards are both common means of making even small purchases in Europe. Payment Options page in Germany (before the changes) showing Bank Transfer (upper right) and Direct Debit (center left).
Here are some notes from Friday night’s live Webcast of Rich Waters, Dave “SmokeJumper” Georgeson and Salim “Silius” talking about the upcoming Destiny of Velious expansion, including player-submitted questions. Getting into the mechanics and itemization changes, we get very close to a full transcription as there is a lot of detail and information here. We recommend listening to the webcast to get a complete picture of what was said. Some bullet points: The EQ2 team have the next year of Game Updates planned out with more group zones, raid zones, heritage quests, etc. The first Game Update will add...
Launched in January 2011, this new fan site looks promising for players who would like to track named mobs for alternate achievement progress and keep track of daily missions. EQ2Mission will not only keep track of which named mobs you have killed, but suggest others in a zone that you might have missed. Still a work in progress, the author, Quicktiger on Antonia Bayle, has been steadily growing his database. The site also promises to track items needed, such as master spells and recipe books, as well as the best food and drink choices for your characters. Quicktiger’s site lists...
We now have confirmation that EQ2 Destiny of Velious Beta ENDS Monday February 14 @ 11:59PM PST. This is, to our knowledge, the first time that the EQ2 expansion beta has ended 7 days before the expansion goes live. The Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) is expected to lift on Tuesday, February 15th. We will post when it is lifted.
(left to right) Greg Agius [EQ2 Brand Manager] interviews Rich Waters [EQ2 Lead Designer], Dave “SmokeJumper” Georgeson [EQ2 Senior Producer] and Salim “Silius” [EQ2 Developer, Itemization], about the upcoming Destiny of Velious expansion including reader questions. Upcoming Dev Chat Webcasts: This Friday, February 18th, members of the EQII Development Team will join us again to talk about itemization in Destiny of Velious. This will be the last in our series of four Live Webcasts leading up to the Destiny of Velious launch! Be sure to tune in to learn more about the upcoming features and get the scoop straight...
From EverQuest2.com: Established by Dain Frostreaver the First after the coldain were driven from their city in the Crystal Caverns, Thurgadin has served as the home for the coldain dwarves for hundreds of years. Nestled within the northnernmost mountains of the Great Divide, Thurgadin has protected the coldain from relentless attacks, and acted as a welcoming and secure place for many adventurers who visited Velious in the past. However, the noble city was always under threat, as the Kromrif were determined to wipe the coldain off the face of Velious. Continue reading at EverQuest2.com…
From EverQuest2.com: EQII Mobile is a now available for Blackberry, as well as Android and iPhone. EQII Mobile allows you to connect to EverQuest II remotely and interact with various game features while communicating with other players in-game.
From EverQuest2.com: A ton of in-game events are coming up, including some run by media sites, some run by players, and some by the Community Relations Team! Have you made plans to attend yet? Massively Livecast – EverQuest II: Saturday, Feb 12, 9:00 p.m. EST This week, Karen from Massively will take a closer look at the mentoring system in EverQuest II. She’ll cover the basics of how to mentor down in level, highlight the chronomage system, and then take a trip into Deathfist Citadel, a lower-level instance from the original EverQuest II that remains one of her favorite...
Sorry folks. Fought with the asinine sound control panel in Windows 7 for over an hour. Could not get it to record it’s own output. Recording Wave Out is 2 clicks on my XP laptop, but it crashed this evening after 7w3d2h without rebooting. Oops. Last week, SOE got the webcast up on YouTube within 90 minutes so maybe they’ll be quick on the draw again. Also there will be another webcast hosted by Massively’s Karen B. tomorrow night.
If you have been holding out on buying the Destiny of Velious Collector’s Edition wondering what the ‘special effect’ on the house item ‘Tserrina’s Wedding Present ‘ is, now we know. From the EQ2 Forums: The item has the same buff as “The Spear of Sentries”, the deity prelude award for Marr. It is house placeable only (not guildhall), but has no recharge time, and can be used by anybody who visits the house.
MMO news conglomerates Massively and MMORPG.com have scored exclusive interviews and screen shots of the upcoming EQ2 expansion Destiny of Velious. Exclusive screen shots of EQ2: Destiny of Velious @ Massively (use link below to see the screen shots) EQ2: Destiny of Velious Screen Shot Gallery @ Massively Exclusive screen shots, interview with Dave Georgeson and Carlos Mora @ MMORPG If we or any other EQ2-specific fan site is provided with screen shots or other content, we’ll be sure to let you know.
After previous indications that only Australia’s pricing of Destiny of Velious was being looked into, today brings the news that UK pricing will see an adjustment as well. From the EQ2 Forums: UK Customers: The DoV collector’s edition is now priced at 44.99GBP. The standard edition remains at 29.99GBP. Both prices include the required 20% VAT Tax. Australia Customers: The DoV collector’s edition is now priced at 67.95AUD. The standard edition is now priced at 45.95AUD. NOTE: Customers who have already pre-ordered will be charged at the new lower rate. Do the Math With this change, the UK now...
From EverQuest2.com: When adventurers seek out the lands of Velious, they’ll soon discover that Lodizal, a great and ancient turtle, will transport them to the lost continent. Continued at EverQuest2.com…
After yesterday’s update activated the Erollisi Day event, some players were reporting crashing issues in Halas. Others reported issues in Antonica as players were able to spawn unlimited gazebos. An interim fix for the Halas issue was implemented, with today’s update providing a more permanent solution. Also, last year’s quests are now repeatable. All of the issues with Erollisi Day were spelled out in this thread.
From EverQuest2.com: Erollisi Day events are now live in EverQuest II! Log in to find new quests, crafts, house items and more! Love letters will be sent, gifts of chocolate and flowers will be exchanged, and romance will be in the air. Erollisi Day may be a holiday that celebrates love and romance, but it is also a chance to celebrate the fellowship we share with all of those around us. It’s also a good time to stop and reflect on the people who make your life better. Make plans to tell them how much you appreciate their presence...
From Rothgar on the EQ2 Forums regarding crashes when entering New Halas since Erollisi Day was hotfixed: Just an update to say that we are troubleshooting the problem and will let you know as soon as we have a fix available.
The American prices for the Destiny of Velious digital downloads are well known — the regular edition is $39.99, while the collector’s edition runs $59.99. We are very happy to see that the days of preferential treatment for the Retail version are over. Last year’s 7 day retail headstart and the confusion leading up to the launch for European customers was the source of much frustration, so we are quite satisfied with this year’s simplified options. So then all is wine and roses, right? Well, it may surprise American players to learn that customers in some other countries are...
From EverQuest2.com: On February 7, 2011, all players who met Beta eligibility qualifications will be accepted into the Destiny of Velious Closed Beta. The flagging process should be completed around midnight (12:00 am PST on February 8th). If you registered for the Destiny of Velious Beta and accepted the NDA prior to February 7, 2011, as well as met all of the Beta eligibility qualifications, you will be added to the Destiny of Velious Closed Beta, which begins February 7 and runs through 11:59 pm PST on February 14, 2011. Please remember that the NDA is still in effect...
Believe it or not, the Destiny of Velious Webcast #2 for February 4th has already been posted on Youtube. This was recorded at SOE, so it has smoother playback than the webcast.
(left to right) Greg Agius [EQ2 Brand Manager] interviews Dave “SmokeJumper” Georgeson [EQ2 Senior Producer] and Greg “Rothgar” Spence [EQ2 Lead Programmer], about the upcoming Destiny of Velious expansion including reader questions. Download Destiny of Velious Webcast #2 MP3 for February 4, 2011. EverQuest II, Destiny of Velious, and the contents of this webcast are copyright Sony Online Entertainment.