Return to Norrath offer

[Stanrule1]

Sorry if this is in the wrong forums, wasn't sure where to ask these questions.<div></div><div>I re-subscribed yesterday after a 4 month hiatus. This morning I got the email about returning players getting 2 months of free gameplay and the new expansion pack for free. Bad timing on my part but no biggie, I would rather see more returning players in the game then complain about not getting my two months free.</div><div></div><div>What I do want to know though is if there is any way to get the Kunark expansion for myself free like the returning players. I haven't bought it since im about 14 levels away from it's content but I am a little disgruntled if returning players get that for free along with all the nice in-game items and even the discount on the next expansion.</div><div></div><div>Can anyone advise?</div><div></div><div>Thanks!</div>

[Elorah]

I believe that the offer is only temporary....so once the offer ends, they will lose access to RoK unless they buy it...By the way...  Welcome back!

[DragonMaster2385]

I'd say that you don't qualify, sorry.  You might contact SOE and explain the situation.  I'd be willing to bet that they would work with you on it.

[TalisX1]

Nope. If they subscibe after the free time they get to keep ROK for free is what the living lgacy site says.Silat of Nagafen

[Saev]

<p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://livinglegacy.station.sony.com/everquest2.vm" target="_blank">http://livinglegacy.station.sony.com/everquest2.vm</a></p><p>It seems that if you return to EQ or EQ2 you get 60 days of play, and you get to keep RoK if you resubscribe. You also get other stuff.</p><p>Since I'm already subscribed to EQ2 I don't get the free time and software, which is fine, but I do hope current subscribers get the fluff items. I love useless but decorative stuff - seriously.</p><p>Checking my account, my EQ1 status shows 54 days PENDING, with all expansions enabled. I'm not sure why it would be pending unless it will kick in when/if I log in. Also not sure why it would have started counting off the 60 days early. I must admit though, it's tempting me to go back and revisit the old stomping grounds, which of course is SOE's intention. <img src="http://forums.station.sony.com/eq2/images/smilies/69934afc394145350659cd7add244ca9.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" width="15" height="15" /></p><p>*Edit* found the free stuff:</p><p>Unique Bundle of In-Game Items - Available for all returning inactive players. </p><ul><li>Available Upon Log In <ul><li>Norrath Adventure Pass -  Magical transportation to new areas of Norrath </li><li>Make Over Mirror- Change the look of your avatar  </li><li>Pouch of the Prodigal - 16 slot bag </li><li>XP Potion Pack - Three-pack of potions to jump-start your advancement </li></ul></li><li>Granted Upon Purchase and Release of the Next <i>EQII</i> Expansion Pack </li><ul><li>Cloak of the Void - A specially-designed cloak created exclusively for the upcoming expansion </li></ul></ul><p>I'd like the cloak please, when the expansion comes out. </p>

[Elorah]

<cite>Saevan wrote:</cite><blockquote><p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://livinglegacy.station.sony.com/everquest2.vm" target="_blank">http://livinglegacy.station.sony.com/everquest2.vm</a></p><p>It seems that if you return to EQ or EQ2 you get 60 days of play, and you get to keep RoK if you resubscribe. You also get other stuff.</p><p>Since I'm already subscribed to EQ2 I don't get the free time and software, which is fine, but I do hope current subscribers get the fluff items. I love useless but decorative stuff - seriously.</p><p>Checking my account, my EQ1 status shows 54 days PENDING, with all expansions enabled. I'm not sure why it would be pending unless it will kick in when/if I log in. Also not sure why it would have started counting off the 60 days early. I must admit though, it's tempting me to go back and revisit the old stomping grounds, which of course is SOE's intention. <img src="http://forums.station.sony.com/eq2/images/smilies/69934afc394145350659cd7add244ca9.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" width="15" height="15" /></p><p>*Edit* found the free stuff:</p><p>Unique Bundle of In-Game Items - Available for all returning inactive players. </p><ul><li>Available Upon Log In <ul><li>Norrath Adventure Pass -  Magical transportation to new areas of Norrath </li><li>Make Over Mirror- Change the look of your avatar  </li><li>Pouch of the Prodigal - 16 slot bag </li><li>XP Potion Pack - Three-pack of potions to jump-start your advancement </li></ul></li><li>Granted Upon Purchase and Release of the Next <i>EQII</i> Expansion Pack </li><ul><li>Cloak of the Void - A specially-designed cloak created exclusively for the upcoming expansion </li></ul></ul><p>I'd like the cloak please, when the expansion comes out. </p></blockquote>What?  A returning subscriber gains RoK for free?  Plus some in game fluff items?  What about the customers that have been paying all along?  *grumbles about fairness*

[TalisX1]

In another thread grimwell said another poster in the same thread had it basically right. That poster said that current subscribers were basically going to get nothing. So I guess those of us who have stayed with it are going to have to be happy with increased server population. If this works that is more than enough for me to be happy. Though I would not mind free/special stuff.Silat of Nagafen

[Mystfit]

<p>wow. I renewed my daughter's account one week too soon <img src="/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></p>

[LordPazuzu]

<cite>Elorah wrote:</cite><blockquote><cite>Saevan wrote:</cite><blockquote><p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://livinglegacy.station.sony.com/everquest2.vm" target="_blank">http://livinglegacy.station.sony.com/everquest2.vm</a></p><p>It seems that if you return to EQ or EQ2 you get 60 days of play, and you get to keep RoK if you resubscribe. You also get other stuff.</p><p>Since I'm already subscribed to EQ2 I don't get the free time and software, which is fine, but I do hope current subscribers get the fluff items. I love useless but decorative stuff - seriously.</p><p>Checking my account, my EQ1 status shows 54 days PENDING, with all expansions enabled. I'm not sure why it would be pending unless it will kick in when/if I log in. Also not sure why it would have started counting off the 60 days early. I must admit though, it's tempting me to go back and revisit the old stomping grounds, which of course is SOE's intention. <img src="http://forums.station.sony.com/eq2/images/smilies/69934afc394145350659cd7add244ca9.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" width="15" height="15" /></p><p>*Edit* found the free stuff:</p><p>Unique Bundle of In-Game Items - Available for all returning inactive players. </p><ul><li>Available Upon Log In <ul><li>Norrath Adventure Pass -  Magical transportation to new areas of Norrath </li><li>Make Over Mirror- Change the look of your avatar  </li><li>Pouch of the Prodigal - 16 slot bag </li><li>XP Potion Pack - Three-pack of potions to jump-start your advancement </li></ul></li><li>Granted Upon Purchase and Release of the Next <i>EQII</i> Expansion Pack </li><ul><li>Cloak of the Void - A specially-designed cloak created exclusively for the upcoming expansion </li></ul></ul><p>I'd like the cloak please, when the expansion comes out. </p></blockquote>What?  A returning subscriber gains RoK for free?  Plus some in game fluff items?  What about the customers that have been paying all along?  *grumbles about fairness*</blockquote>We get fuller servers to play one with increased chances of finding a group or guild.

[Elorah]

Well that does kind of stink....  They get a free copy of RoK..  lol*shrugs* Oh well...   It would be nice to gain a special house item though.....Doesnt do me much good to be honest.  I am in a guild and I do not get to group too much due to RL... 

[Stanrule1]

Thanks for the welcome and help everyone. EQII always did have the best community.<div></div><div>I sent an email to customer support asking if there was anyway for me to get the free expansion. I wonder if I can just unsubscribe, wait for my month to run out and then use the return to Norrath to get the free expansion and re-subscribe when the free playtime runs out.</div><div></div><div>I cant really see how that plan wouldn't work. Any thoughts?</div>

[Malchore]

<p>2 free months AND the RoK expansion if they re-sub?  Just how many accounts has EQ2 lost these past 6 months?</p><p>I saw a recent email stating that RoK had the most new subscribers ever in EQ2 history.  Something tells me they also <i>lost </i>the most accounts in history.  With as barren as the servers are...must be a lot.</p>

[Elorah]

<cite>Kakryn@Nektulos wrote:</cite><blockquote><p>2 free months AND the RoK expansion if they re-sub?  Just how many accounts has EQ2 lost these past 6 months?</p><p>I saw a recent email stating that RoK had the most new subscribers ever in EQ2 history.  Something tells me they also <i>lost </i>the most accounts in history.  With as barren as the servers are...must be a lot.</p></blockquote>Not sure how it is on the server you play on, but mine is not barren.....  *shrugs*

[Malchore]

<p>Nektulos, and it's quite barren.  I working up a 35 mystic at the moment - working through the Zek quests.  There's about 3 other people in the zone, usually high levels just harvesting.  When I run to Qeynos Harbor near the bank or broker, there's usually 3-5 people standing around, compared to the usuall 25-40 about 1 year ago.</p><p>Also, I have the chat channels open.  All the channels except 70-79 are dead quiet.</p>

[StormCinder]

<cite>Kakryn@Nektulos wrote:</cite><blockquote><p>Nektulos, and it's quite barren.  I working up a 35 mystic at the moment - working through the Zek quests.  There's about 3 other people in the zone, usually high levels just harvesting.  When I run to Qeynos Harbor near the bank or broker, there's usually 3-5 people standing around, compared to the usuall 25-40 about 1 year ago.</p><p>Also, I have the chat channels open.  All the channels except 70-79 are dead quiet.</p></blockquote><p>On Kithicor you have to BLOCK chat channels due to the volume of jibber-jabber going on. </p><p>SC </p>

[Grimwell]

I'm going to lock this thread, and suggest that you all <a href="http://forums.station.sony.com/eq2/posts/list.m?topic_id=418996" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">jump in on the one mentioned above</a>. The questions and comments are welcome, but that will keep them in one spot.I'm also being misinterpreted above. I didn't say "You get nothing!" as an existing subscriber. I can't tell people how to interpret everything, but there is a difference between what I said, and what was implied above. RoK is the best selling EQII expansion ever.. and the game really is in a great state -- and totally different than the game that launched. Hopefully you can see how those two things add up to a "Why don't we invite everyone who tried the game back to see it NOW?" deduction.We have an expansion that was received very well by the player base and the media. It's a great time to invite everyone who's tried it in the past back, and let them see things as they are. Obviously, on the business end, that's good because it may turn into more subscribers; but I'm more excited by the community side of things. Old friends will return, and they won't have an expansion related reason to not see some of the cool places we are taking for granted. So we can drag them all over Norrath to show them the new fun!I like that and plan on running a number of PUG's to show people around.