New Items Coming to Station Marketplace on 12-22-09

[Kiara]

<p>Take a look at the newest items coming to the Station Marketplace! These items will be available on December 22, 2009.    </p><p ><a href="http://eq2players.station.sony.com/images/en/features/articles/stationcash/09dec/frosty_hat_cube_info.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://eq2players.station.sony.com/images/en/features/articles/stationcash/09dec/frosty_hat_cube_info_th.jpg" width="250" height="236" /></a>      <a href="http://eq2players.station.sony.com/images/en/features/articles/stationcash/09dec/frosty_hat_cube.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://eq2players.station.sony.com/images/en/features/articles/stationcash/09dec/frosty_hat_cube_th.jpg" width="250" height="237" /></a></p> <div><a href="http://eq2players.station.sony.com/images/en/features/articles/stationcash/09dec/frosty_hat_cube.jpg" target="_blank"></a></div><p ><a href="http://eq2players.station.sony.com/news/read/current/3388">Read More</a></p>

[Kenban]

Wonder how much the backpacks will cost.

[Calthine]

<p>Me too.  I could actually spend money on that.</p>

[Korven]

<p>Are my eyes bad, or is that Red baby dragon kinda....purple?   The eyes are definately red.</p>

[Xalmat]

<p>OK, now that's pretty cool with the backpacks. Kinda annoyed they're 44 slot, but it might not matter next expansion.</p><p>I wonder if there will be more appearance backpacks in the future.</p>

[Mystfit]

<p>Gonna need me some more points...cube and backpack me, baby!</p>

[feldon30]

<p>And the best part is the upcoming Double Station Cash, so these will be half price if you redeem the cards during the 12-day window.</p>

[Lera]

<p>Yay Frostfell cube!</p>

[KerowynnKaotic]

<p><cite>Calthine wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>Me too.  I could actually spend money on that.</p></blockquote><p>Are you planning on spending money for the look of the backpack or for the 44 slots? </p><p>'Cause they really aren't that special, ya know.  The look is interesting for a this time of year (year round for that crazy FF elf Lera) and the extra couple of slots are nice but since it actually replaces one of your current bag slots you're only gaining those few extra slots.</p><p>Be worth more, imo, if the Visual Backpack actually used the Cloak slot to gain us a full new 44 slots instead of the what an additional 8 over the T8 box/bags?</p>

[Kiara]

<p>The backpacks are 2000 SC.  And Feldon is correct, with the upcoming double SC bonus, that will translate to $10.</p><p>I'm getting one for all of my characters <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></p>

[jimbrit]

<p>Anyway for us Euro's to buy the Station Cash Cards to benefit from the double bonus?</p>

[Calthine]

<p><cite>Kaisha@Permafrost wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p><cite>Calthine wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>Me too.  I could actually spend money on that.</p></blockquote><p>Are you planning on spending money for the look of the backpack or for the 44 slots? </p><p>'Cause they really aren't that special, ya know.  The look is interesting for a this time of year (year round for that crazy FF elf Lera) and the extra couple of slots are nice but since it actually replaces one of your current bag slots you're only gaining those few extra slots.</p><p>Be worth more, imo, if the Visual Backpack actually used the Cloak slot to gain us a full new 44 slots instead of the what an additional 8 over the T8 box/bags?</p></blockquote><p>I don't think I actualy have any T8 boxes/bags, I never needed the extra room (I actually have two empty bank slots on my main and four or five empty shared bank slots).  I like the snifty combo of functionality and appearance.  I have high hopes there'll be a crafted "everyday" version sometime soon.</p>

[Te'ana]

<p>I use AmeX, not SC cards,so this one item on each of my 21 characters would add up to $420. That would certainly make Uncle SOE's Frostfell bonus LOL. I think I will pass on this item !</p>

[Zabjade]

<p><span style="color: #00cc00;">I'll probably get the sinister one for my Necro but would probably wait different styles for my mains. <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /> </span></p><p><span style="color: #00cc00;">Now I just wish I had a power armor or laser pistol appearance slot for my Mystic on AB <em>(She's really a Terran-scout observing Norrath for the Human/Jal'Rathe Commonwealth) </em>Hehe</span></p>

[Aurel]

<p>They have a book attached to the side, and are just darn awesome-looking...  *GASP*  Aure will be wearing hers year-round!!!</p>

[Jack Orb]

<p>You can buy a real rucksack for less than $20.  More useful and won't look ridiculous if you wear it after the beginning of January.</p>

[CorpseGoddess]

<p><cite>Uxian@Splitpaw wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>You can buy a real rucksack for less than $20.  More useful and won't look ridiculous if you wear it after the beginning of January.</p></blockquote><p>But...I *like* looking ridiculous all year long!  <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/69934afc394145350659cd7add244ca9.gif" border="0" /></p>

[Pahya]

<p>I sqeed when I saw the backback, I admit it. </p><p>I reeeeally hope that you make more for the marketplace, I'd love to have a backpack but I don't think I can see my main wearing a seasonal one year round so I probably won't get this one. </p>

[RaidenSF]

<p>When is the double station cash happening???</p>

[Calthine]

<p><cite>RaidenSF wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>When is the double station cash happening???</p></blockquote><p><strong>December 23, 2009 to January 3, 2010</strong></p><p><a href="http://eq2.zam.com/story.html?story=20966" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://eq2.zam.com/story.html?story=20966</a></p>

[Wyeth]

<p>If I was to ever purchase anything from the Station Marketplace, it would be that backpack but at $20 (and even at half cost) that's a bit unreasonable.  I'd consider it IF when purchased it provided one backpack per character.</p><p>Given the economic times, it's overpriced.</p>

[Calthine]

<p><cite>Wyeth wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>If I was to ever purchase anything from the Station Marketplace, it would be that backpack but at $20 (and even at half cost) that's a bit unreasonable.  I'd consider it IF when purchased it provided one backpack per character.</p><p>Given the economic times, it's overpriced.</p></blockquote><p>I agree.  At $10 I'd have to think about it.  For me $5 is about the sweet price for Marketplace items.</p>

[Saihung23]

<p>Whew.</p><p>I was like all full of nerd rage and stuff about selling containers on SC, till I saw the price.</p><p>Yeah.  Please, if you want to make items like this....price them accordingly.  If its going to compete in some form with player crafted items...then make them priced like this.</p><p>Make people pause and say...do I really want to buy 2000 station cash for that?  Or pay 15 gold in game for one.</p><p>So...I guess I should say "Good Job!"   That frostfell cube is neat.</p>

[Paddyo]

<p>Is there an ETA for when these new items will show up today?</p>

[Jaffa Tamarin]

<p>Really need to have the backpacks viewable in the dressing room.  I'm not putting down $20 for almost-entirely-fluff appearance items without being able to see how they look on ratongas first.</p>

[Kiara]

<p><cite>Paddyo wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>Is there an ETA for when these new items will show up today?</p></blockquote><p>They should have been live since 11am PST.  If they aren't, please let me know <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></p>

[Zabjade]

<p><span style="color: #00cc00;">They are there, just can't see them in the dressing room before I decide if or not I wish to buy. I have no problem with the price, just would like to be able to try it on first. Any chance on getting hair to show with the Freethinkers hat?</span></p>

[Vortexelemental]

<p>I just redeemed my 1000 point station cash card and... i only got 1000 points? What happened to my other 1000? Should i call customer service and ask for my points? Whats going on here.</p>

[irish]

<p>According to the email it doesn't start till 10 am pst time. Try petitioning since it doesn't mention that on the news articles , just the email that was sent out.</p>

[Calthine]

<p><cite>irish wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>According to the email it doesn't start till 10 am pst time. Try petitioning since it doesn't mention that on the news articles , just the email that was sent out.</p></blockquote><p><span style="text-decoration: line-through;">Definately contact customer service.  That wasn't on the original press release.</span></p><p>I was wrong.  It was in the original press release.</p>

[Omgidomms]

<p><cite>Kiara wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>The backpacks are 2000 SC.  And Feldon is correct, with the upcoming double SC bonus, that will translate to $10.</p><p>I'm getting one for all of my characters <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" /></p></blockquote><p>That is really nice. I just bought one backpack for 140 NOK ($24) as i'm from Norway and we don't get bonuses.</rant></p><p>On the other hand the backpack looks really nice! I love how well the stuff on it is rigged in terms of animation, it really looks awesome when you run around with it. I hope this will be a new trend from soe, cause these backpacks are really well made! <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></p>

[Kiara]

<p>I'm very excited about the backpacks too <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" /></p><p>Just a note about the double station cash for those who can get to the cards (or have friends who can get the cards for them)...</p><p>The promotion times:  Wednesday (10:00am PST), December 23rd through Sunday (10:00pm PST), January 3rd.  Keep in mind that if you redeem a card before 10am today or after 10pm on January 3rd you won't get the double station cash.  (Course it's after 10am right now, so everyone should be good <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" />!)</p>

[Vortexelemental]

<p><cite>Kiara wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>I'm very excited about the backpacks too <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" /></p><p>Just a note about the double station cash for those who can get to the cards (or have friends who can get the cards for them)...</p><p>The promotion times:  Wednesday (10:00am PST), December 23rd through Sunday (10:00pm PST), January 3rd.  Keep in mind that if you redeem a card before 10am today or after 10pm on January 3rd you won't get the double station cash.  (Course it's after 10am right now, so everyone should be good <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" />!)</p></blockquote><p>Well, that did not help me when i did it at 8am, so i guess i am going to have to get a refund or my double points, because that was definitely not mentioned in the news article.</p>

[Kiara]

<p>It was not, and the news article has been fixed.</p>

[Te'ana]

<p>Just a thought for the future:</p><p>I would appreciate making the discounts available to all players, no matter what method of payment you make. I, and many others, do not live in area where SC cards are available and I am quite sure that many of us feel a bit cheated because we either choose to use a different payment method or do not have access to the cards.</p>

[Aerfen]

<p>I got a Free Realms Station Cash Card as a gift for the holidays and I'm trying to figure out the redeeming process...do I do this through Free Realms, but then I can use it for EQ2? <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/283a16da79f3aa23fe1025c96295f04f.gif" border="0" /></p>

[Calthine]

<p>You can redeem it through Free Realms or through your account.  Kiara has some handy instrucitons somewhere... </p><p>Ah, here they are:  <a href="http://eq2players.station.sony.com/news/read/current/3391" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://eq2players.station.sony.com/...ad/current/3391</a></p><blockquote>To redeem your cards: <p>At <a href="http://www.station.sony.com/">http://www.station.sony.com/</a>  click on "MY ACCOUNT" on the top navigation bar.</p> <p>From the drop down menu select "Enter Activation Code".</p> <p>On the Enter Activation Code screen, select "STATION CASH" in the GAME drop down menu and enter your card number in the space provided.</p> <p>You can ALSO go to "My Account" then "Subscription Info" on the drop down and select the "STATION CASH BALANCE". Then click on "ADD FUNDS" under your account balance. You will see a screen with purchase selections, you want to look at the bottom where it says "OR" ENTER ACTIVATION CODE. You can enter your card number here as well and you will get your double points.</p></blockquote>

[Aerfen]

<p>Thank you much!!!</p>

[covic]

<p>Yes we did create some new tech which makes the backpacks animate.  It uses a swivel physics to make the pieces move.  The backpacks were the first test.  We do plan on using it for future art assets.</p><p>Glad you like them.</p>

[Kiara]

<p>Just a reminder everyone!</p><p>The double station cash promotion is coming to an end tonight at 10pm PST.</p><p>If you haven't redeemed the retail cards yet, remember to do so before 10pm PST in order to get your bonus.</p>