Everquest 2 is now F2P

[Mangala]

As Garry mentioned on the shoutbox, EQ2 is now F2P.  In case you dont know, EQ2 is SOE's follow up to its early flagship Everquest.  Was released around the same time as World of Warcraft back in the day, and is very similar in many ways, from playstyle to Ui to mechanics etc  However this doesnt mean its all bad, the F2P system SOE is using means that instead.

The game world is quite large, and as part of F2P you get access to 6 expansions worth of material (however limited races/classes - sort of the opposite of LOTROs F2P) - and can buy the 7th and 8th expansions if you want that, to be honest there is so much content in the 6 expacs you do get that you shouldnt need more.

F2P limits/pricing: http://www.everquest2.com/free

(Bag & Gold limits are terrible, worse than they were under EQ2:Extended I think)

Game info: http://www.everquest2.com/game-overview

Basically if you want a swords and sorcery mmorpg, and have had a fill of Azeroth, do not really enjoy lotro for whatever reason - and can deal with SOE mucking things up then give EQ2 a go.  I play on and off (I like the crafting system) when I get there urge (I have a station access account...) and when i recall which server I tend to be on when i do feel an EQ bout coming I shall let you know.

Just dont roll a FAE if you can, I will be forced to find you in RL and hurt you.

Edit: its on steam: http://store.steampowered.com/app/201230/

[Kurtt]

Something to keep me occupied for the next 5 days I suppose...

[Mangala]

Just an FYI it really is wow-like, but their Paladins/Cleric types are much much better done than wow's.

[Mangala]

I dont know if Steam installs it all, but there is a streaming client available from the website.

[Kurtt]

I dont know if Steam installs it all, but there is a streaming client available from the website.

Yup, just grabbed it. Will check Pally out.

[Mangala]

Im on the EU - English servers (select from the launcher top left corner), and am on Splitpaw.  Names Mangala.

[Kurtt]

Eeew. Just tried it.

Think I'll just wait 5 more days

[Caradir]

Eeew. Just tried it.

Think I'll just wait 5 more days

hahahaha

[Caradir]

freestuffs as i played EQ in 2005 yoinks that long ago


    Entitlement: Auction Beta
    Entitlement: Desert of Flames + In-Game Item: Genie Bottle
    Entitlement: Echoes of Faydwer
    Entitlement: Kingdom of Sky
    Entitlement: Rise of Kunark
    Entitlement: Sentinel's Fate
    Entitlement: The Bloodline Chronicles
    Entitlement: The Fallen Dynasty
    Entitlement: The Shadow Odyssey All-In-One Pack
    Entitlement: The Splitpaw Saga
    EverQuest II Silver Membership
    In game Item: 30 slot bag
    In game Item: Expendables Starter Pack
    In game Item: Starter furniture kit
    In-Game Item: 1 Day Vet Reward
    In-Game Item: 182 Day Vet Reward
    In-Game Item: 30 Day Vet Reward
    In-Game Item: 365 Day Vet Reward
    In-Game Item: 547 Day Vet Reward
    In-Game Item: 7 Day Vet Reward
    In-Game Item: 730 Day Vet Reward
    In-Game Item: 90 Day Vet Reward
    In-Game Item: Burynai Seeker House Pet
    In-Game Item: Carnivorous Plant
    In-Game Item: Cloak of the Void (requires The Shadow Odyssey)
    In-Game Item: Clockwork Copter
    In-Game Item: Cockatrice House Pet
    In-Game Item: Gazing Orb
    In-Game Item: Mysterious Shard
    In-Game Item: Paintings of EQII
    In-Game Item: Pet Monkey
    In-Game Item: Picture of the Desert of Ro
    In-Game Item: Ring of T'Haen
    In-Game Item: Sentinels Fate Pre-Launch Bonus item
    In-Game Item: Starter Furniture Pack
    In-Game Item: Talking Statues
    In-Game Item: Time-Away Promo Bonus Item
    In-Game Item: Character Slots
    In-Game Items: EQII Living Legacy Promo Items
    Universal Trial: Green Journeyman's Cloak & Potion Pack

now ive only ever paid for 30days gametime in EQ2 in its history

[Caradir]

however i cant play any of my characters due to not owning races or class packs

[Taith]

Just dont roll a FAE if you can, I will be forced to find you in RL and hurt you.

Do they tinkle?