EQ/EQ2 - Living Legacy. Accounts reactivated from today until July 25th!

[Gwen Rockpounder]

As per title, emails are popping into inboxes everywhere (well, mine and a couple of other people I know ) inviting us back to play Everquest or Everquest 2 for 2 months.

Living Legacy - EverQuest, EverQuest II

The main draw seems to be that in EQ you can use SOF during your stay and in EQ2 you can use the Kunark expansion. It appears if you then subscirbe to EQ2 you can keep kunark free if you hadnt already bought it. I don't know offhand if the same applies to EQ.

They are also giving out "Return to EQ" packs which include armour, potions etc depending on which game you are returning to. Too much for me to type out and it's all done in pictures on the site so no copy/pasta.

With the launch of AOC and the current burst of WOTLK info, we can now see how SOE are responding. I'll be taking a look at both probably during that 2 month period to see what's what.

Cheque to the usual place please SOE*

*for the inevitable cry of shill from some eejit.

[Furism]

Originally Posted by Gwen Rockpounder

we can now see how SOE are responding.

I find that "response" pretty underwhelming. Giving away extensions is NOT an indicator of good health.

[FulorianC]

There's a lot more going on than giving out expansions. They're also re-gearing you to get you up to speed, based on your level.

Since the OP didn't post any info, here it is for EQ1:

Celebrate Your Hardcore Heritage!

Living Legacy is a celebration of the millions of players who have adventured in EverQuest in the last nine years. Whether you were one of the first players to call Norrath home or just dropped by for a day to explore, we're inviting you to come back and celebrate with us. Special events and unique reward opportunities are waiting. We're still in the fight. Is the fight still in you?

Log in now to celebrate:

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Free Game Play
All inactive paying and trial EverQuest accounts in good standing have been reactivated and entitled for free play up until July 25, 2008.
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Free EverQuest Secrets of Faydwer All-In-One Pack Software
Get caught up on content and keep the game upon your conversion to paid monthly subscription.
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Unique In-Game Item Bundle
Available for all returning players.
o Claimable at Log-In – Get up to speed immediately with:
+ Bundles of Defiant Armor* — Class and level specific armor upgrade
+ The Scabbard of Fortune* — Class and level specific weapon upgrade
+ Ten Potions of Adventure* — Increased XP to get back in the fight
+ Ten Movement Speed Potions* — Jet from battle to battle
+ The Legacy Satchel* — A container for your loot
o Special Offer! Living Legacy participants who convert to subscribers on or before July 25, 2008 will be granted a unique item upon purchase of the upcoming EverQuest expansion pack. This item is claimable upon expansion release.
+ The Temporal Chrysalis* — A mysterious item that pulses as if alive. Who knows what it will hatch into…

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Player Events – XP Bonuses, Upgrades To Favorite Zones and New Raids!
o The Hottest Zones Ever! All current EverQuest hot zones offer an additional 25% experience bonus. See the “Welcome Back” tab for a list of the current hot zones and their suggested level ranges as well as details on the experience bonus.
o More Loot! The global drop rate has been updated throughout all of Norrath so returning and current adventurers can line their pockets.
o Classic Group Content Upgrades! Lower Guk (7/7/08 – 8/04/08) will be fine-tuned with upgraded loot for groups of returning hardcore adventurers. Prepare to face some old enemies…and a few new ones!
o Brand New Raids! Get ready for the fight of your life with four brand new raid scenarios. Incredible item rewards await adventurers who face these hardcore challenges and succeed. See the “Events Tab” for more details.
* Legends Of Norrath™ – Free game client, starter pack, and access to competitive prize tournaments.

Get Started Now
If you have uninstalled EverQuest, click here to download the installer. The download may be quite large and take a significant amount of time.
If you have forgotten your Station Account name and password, click here.

*Non-tradeable

[Jait]

The big problem atm with EQ2 is this Void expansion. They're worse than the writers of Lost with leaving loose ends while moving on to new plots.

I noticed that no one posted a Shadow of Odyssey thread. Usually when SOE announces an expansion there's a race to create a thread on it. I mean ffs we have a Lineage 3 thread already (due in 2012). That's not good. No one likes the Void storyline except the few extremely vocal folks on the Lore board. It's half-assed, and not very interesting. We get it. The Gods created a big bad race then sent it to the void and now they're pissed.

Lets get back to Dragons and Gods, and let the experts like Feist waste 15 books writing about the Void and the creatures there. EQ2 should've been a continuation of EQ1, not a brand new, highly odd storyline that basically says everything in EQ1 was a lie.

Just my 2 cents. Like Furism said, this all screams gimmick, and will barely cause a dent.



edit: To be a bit "nicer" and constructive to boot: EQ2 is still the king of gameplay imo. I think of all the MMO's it requires the most teamwork, thinking, and is unforgiving of mistakes. But they just can't sell it. The story sucks, the community is too fluid, and the developers are like cardboard cutouts (with a few exceptions). Vhalens departure from the game was really the last straw. Jindrack holds onto Lore like it's his personal child. And much of the playerbase feels like a cat, with Jindrack constantly dangling a ball of string just out of our reach. And the ball of string is kinda boring, but you still want/need to swat it. But eventually you say "Fuck it", claw him in the eyes and find something else to do.

[Gwen Rockpounder]

Here's the EQ2 equivalent, i was in a rush when posting the OP :

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Welcome Back
Inactive EQII Players Can Return to Norrath this Summer and Experience the Difference!

A lot of positive change has occurred in world of Norrath over the past three and a half years. Through improvements based on player feedback and regularly scheduled game updates, the world has prospered and the game is better than ever. The Living Legacy celebration invites its legacy players to return to Norrath to experience the difference. It’s time to join the fight and become a legend once again. The quest continues with you.

Log in now to live the legacy! Visit the event schedule

Free Game Play – All inactive former EQII subscribers and trial accounts (in good standing) have been reactivated to enable free gameplay from June 2, 2008 until July 31, 2008.
Free Rise of Kunark All-In-One Pack – Access the latest content; keep a complimentary digital copy of this compilation version when you convert to a monthly subscriber.
Recruitment Rewards – Earn up to twenty (20) months of free gameplay at the end of your current subscription by recruiting friends who become EQII subscribers.
Discount Coupon – Receive $5.00 (or local currency equivalent) off if you convert to a monthly subscription and purchase through the Station Store before Dec. 21, 2008.
Unique Bundle of In-Game Items – Available for all returning inactive players.
Available Upon Log In
Norrath Adventure Pass – Magical transportation to new areas of Norrath
Make Over Mirror- Change the look of your avatar
Pouch of the Prodigal – 16 slot bag
XP Potion Pack – Three-pack of potions to jump-start your advancement
Granted Upon Purchase and Release of the Next EQII Expansion Pack
Cloak of the Void – A specially-designed cloak created exclusively for the upcoming expansion
Player Events – Celebrate all summer long with the community.
Participate in several scheduled pre-launch in-game events leading into the next expansion pack.
Access content from robust game updates, offering many new zones.
Visit the Guild Recruitment Fair and prepare for the much anticipated Guild Halls release.
Legends of Norrath™– Free game client, starter pack, booster pack and access to competitive prize tournaments.
Contests & Promotional Offers – Opportunity to participate in events to earn EQII merchandise, a free copy of the upcoming EverQuest II expansion pack, a beta invitation and in-game items.
Get Started Now:
To download EverQuest II click here for the installer. The download may be quite large and take a significant time. If you do not have your Station Account name and password, click here. Many people choose to download over night.

Join the Newsletter Now:
Join the EQII newsletter list to receive promotional opportunities, information on unique events, receive the Living Legacy Character Crest widget, receive exclusive art from the next expansion pack, event and other Living Legacy notifications. Click here. Sign in with your Station Account name and password. Select “My Account” from the top menu bar and select drop down to menu “Change Email Settings.” Select the EverQuest II game and click “Apply.”

See What You Have Missed:
Experience all the changes for yourself and learn about the new additions an extra polish that has been added since the original launch. Collectively, more than 50 new zones, 100 new creatures, 100 new house items and 800 quests have been added to the world of EverQuest II.

Levels
1-20

Three new massive starting areas added - Greater Faydark, Darklight Wood and Timorous Deep
Three new player races introduced - The Fae, Sarnak and Arasai
Complete restructuring of the level 1 - 20 experience and removal of the access quests for overland zones
New additional quests lines have been added to Antonica and Commonlands and Fallen Gate has been revamped
New housing is available in Gorowynn and Neriak
20-40

Butcherblock Mountains adds an entirely new level 20 - 30 experience for players of each alignment
Nektulos Forest has been revamped with new quest lines added starting at the beach
Revised character progression system
More than 10 additional adventure zones added
40-60

Adventurer level cap increased to level 80
More than 10 additional adventure zones added
Guild vaults added for extra storage
Explore Steamfont mountains and the Department of Gnomeland Security
Looking For Group tool added to assist in helping players find each other and join together
60-80

New epic weapons quest series added
More than 20 additional adventure zones added
New achievement system implemented
Persistent zones now allow players to leave and return to instanced zones without losing progress
Tinkering and Transmuting adds new dimensions to gear and weapons as well as fun and useful utility items

[Lefazz]

How did the EQ2 Kunark expansion turn out?

I remember a lot of hub-bub about it prior to release and not much afterwards.

[Jahooty]

As usual, following these brds has paid off.

Disability pays for chit...and stuff like this really helps a gamer like myself.

Thanks for the info...would of saw it sometime in late July/August when I checked my email for FB information (to get rdy for annual FF draft) heh.

[Man0warr]

I stopped playing it after I finished the epic weapon, but its the only reason I bought the expansion to begin with, was a fun month or so.

[Arbitrary]

Aw fuck, for free? I'm willing to mess around for free.

[Xenrauk]

Free EverQuest Secrets of Faydwer All-In-One Pack Software
Get caught up on content and keep the game upon your conversion to paid monthly subscription.

Anyone know if this covers the entire game with all expansions? How big it would be to download? I assume the "keep the game" part means you get to keep the software and your account will have it flag for them once you pick up your sub again, but I'll have access to everything during the freeplay anyways?

[Araxen]

I'm willing to give them a shot. It's too bad they don't give your 100 free AA's or something too, but free gear is a step in the right direction. Hopefully the gear is decent...

[Gwen Rockpounder]

Originally Posted by Xenrauk

Anyone know if this covers the entire game with all expansions? How big it would be to download? I assume the "keep the game" part means you get to keep the software and your account will have it flag for them once you pick up your sub again, but I'll have access to everything during the freeplay anyways?

Yes, it covers all of it.

And as for the AA comment below yours, the changes to EQ in the last few months have made the initial AA's much faster. I have a level 65 beastlord on FV with far too much pp (last years EQ experiment leftovers) that might get some playtime.

edit : For the chap below, theres a download link on this page Living Legacy - EverQuest II

[x1hundredregrets]

Does anyone have a link to the EQ2 client? My subscription appears to be active, but I never got an email.

Thanks in advance.

[Wyrdo]

Got this mail earlier, I'll be reinstalling EQ tonight for a look

[Arduz55]

Originally Posted by x1hundredregrets

Does anyone have a link to the EQ2 client? My subscription appears to be active, but I never got an email.

Thanks in advance.

I downloaded that new "Station Launcher" thing they have. Can download any of the games through that.

Station Launcher :: Integrated Chat, Games and Friends