It's time to play a little game!

[Kiara]

<p>And the first part of the game is checking out some of your EQII Fan Sites and blogs.  The ones that get linked a lot in the Town Crier...</p><p>Cause there might be things there that you folks will want to see <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></p><p>Just sayin'.</p>

[Calthine]

<p><a href="http://eq2.zam.com/story.html?story=21356" target="_blank">*COFF COFF COFF*</a></p><p>'scuse me.</p>

[NiamiDenMother]

<p>{Slips Calthine some cough drops}</p><p>{adjusts her own <a href="http://eq2.eqtraders.com/articles/news_page.php?menustr=010000000000" target="_blank">*halo*</a> to perch atop her horns}</p>

[kiyokobabygirl]

<p>What on <a href="http://mmoquests.com/2010/01/26/all-i-saw-was-this-and-nothing-more/" target="_blank">earth are you</a> guys talking about?! </p><p>Someone get Kiara some pixy stix, fast. I want to see where this goes!</p>

[Jethal]

<p>*gets bashed on the head as he strolls the dark forest*  OW! Hey, what the heck IS <a href="http://kithicor.org/2010/01/mystery/" target="_blank"><strong>this</strong></a>??</p>

[feldon30]

<p>After <a href="http://eq2wire.feldoncentral.com/2010/01/25/eq2wire-beta-contest/" target="_blank">spending a day</a> on the run from Queen Antonia, I also seem to have developed a <a href="http://eq2wire.feldoncentral.com/2010/01/26/pieces-of-the-puzzle/" target="_blank">*cough*</a>. Sorry about that. <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></p>

[irish]

<p>It gives a link in parts of some of the pictures when put together , wont spoil it though. But the link definitely works.</p>

[kreepr]

<p><span style="color: #ff0000;">BAh no spoiling</span></p><p><span style="color: #ff0000;"> <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" /></span></p>

[Gaige]

<p><a href="http://eq2players.station.sony.com/gameinfo/battlegrounds">http://eq2players.station.sony.com/...o/battlegrounds</a></p>

[Eveningsong]

<p>Not much of a game if you go and post the answer, lol.  Very interesting though!</p>

[SG_01]

<p>Ph33r my remote desktop photoshop skillz. Still missing a few pieces though... Did find the page, not quite sure if it's going to be my thing, but hey.</p>

[Kendricke]

<p><a href="http://www.eq2battlegrounds.com">Gaige</a> beat me to it.  ...but yeah, battlegrounds.</p>

[Kiara]

<p>Or you could be a party pooper :p</p><p>*throws cheese at Gaige*</p>

[Seccia_Ravenloft]

<p>I may or may not know something relating to this auspicious event.  This supposed information may or may not have been passed on to my employer.</p>

[Gaige]

<p><cite>Kiara wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>Or you could be a party pooper :p</p><p>*throws cheese at Gaige*</p></blockquote><p>I was trying to win!</p>

[Cynith]

<p>And you did!! look, you got CHEESE!?!</p>

[Machail]

<p>Oy, you guys are <a href="http://www.tentonhammer.com/node/79955">confusing me</a>.</p>

[Barx]

<p>*Sits back and watches*</p><p>At least this one looks like they should be easy to put together. Unlike that erudite language tablet a certain lore dwarf and community dark elf put together last time. Someone else gets to assemble these this time =) (and +1 to Kiara for not making the file names numerically sequential <img src="/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /> )</p>

[Seccia_Ravenloft]

<p>Hrmmmmm... <a href="http://www.massively.com/2010/01/26/massively-proclaims-victory-and-rage-over-all-citizens-of-norrat/" target="_blank">what's this</a>?</p>

[Kiara]

<p><cite>Barx@Antonia Bayle wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>*Sits back and watches*</p><p>At least this one looks like they should be easy to put together. Unlike that erudite language tablet a certain lore dwarf and community dark elf put together last time. Someone else gets to assemble these this time =) (and +1 to Kiara for not making the file names numerically sequential <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" /> )</p></blockquote><p>The dark elf learns quickly!</p><p>And thanks to Gnobrin for the amazing work he put in on this (and the erudite tablet you guys had to wrestle with <img src="/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />).</p>

[guillero]

<p><a href="http://www.eq2battlegrounds.com">www.eq2battlegrounds.com</a></p><p>I think SOE needs to reconsider the max level only approach on these battlegrounds.</p><p>Why not make Tier brackets from 60-69, 70-79, 80-89 and a final 90 one ? (just make sure chronomaging and mentoring is dissabled!! otherwise people will abuse it and godmode in lower tiers)</p><p>There are still more then plenty enough players from levels 60 and up (even 50 and up). And as it's cross server, I don't even see what's stopping you with tier bracketed cross server BG's at all?!</p><p>Especially that you try to tease new players into the 14-day trial on the battlegrounds site.</p><p>Bit strange, as no sane new player will be able to experience any of this during his 14-day trial period. Sertainly not if it's level90 only.</p><p>Just my 2cents.</p>

[kreepr]

<p><cite>Jerokane@Antonia Bayle wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p><a href="http://www.eq2battlegrounds.com">www.eq2battlegrounds.com</a></p><p>I think SOE needs to reconsider the max level only approach on these battlegrounds.</p><p>Why not make Tier brackets from 60-69, 70-79, 80-89 and a final 90 one ? (just make sure chronomaging and mentoring is dissabled!! otherwise people will abuse it and godmode in lower tiers)</p><p>There are still more then plenty enough players from levels 60 and up (even 50 and up). And as it's cross server, I don't even see what's stopping you with tier bracketed cross server BG's at all?!</p><p>Especially that you try to tease new players into the 14-day trial on the battlegrounds site.</p><p>Bit strange, as no sane new player will be able to experience any of this during his 14-day trial period. Sertainly not if it's level90 only.</p><p>Just my 2cents.</p></blockquote><p>I agree, this is not the first time they have left out lower level players. They need to include everyone in this not just end game players like they did with the shard zones. But I think you are wrong on the level 90 only thing. If it's level 90 then no one will be-able to use it till people hit 90. It will be level 80-90. But it does need to be minimum 50 and up .   But either way I am very excited about Battle Grounds the maps look like they will be really fun to play.</p>

[guillero]

<p><cite>kreepr13 wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p><cite>Jerokane@Antonia Bayle wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p><a href="http://www.eq2battlegrounds.com">www.eq2battlegrounds.com</a></p><p>I think SOE needs to reconsider the max level only approach on these battlegrounds.</p><p>Why not make Tier brackets from 60-69, 70-79, 80-89 and a final 90 one ? (just make sure chronomaging and mentoring is dissabled!! otherwise people will abuse it and godmode in lower tiers)</p><p>There are still more then plenty enough players from levels 60 and up (even 50 and up). And as it's cross server, I don't even see what's stopping you with tier bracketed cross server BG's at all?!</p><p>Especially that you try to tease new players into the 14-day trial on the battlegrounds site.</p><p>Bit strange, as no sane new player will be able to experience any of this during his 14-day trial period. Sertainly not if it's level90 only.</p><p>Just my 2cents.</p></blockquote><p>I agree, this is not the first time they have left out lower level players. They need to include everyone in this not just end game players like they did with the shard zones. But I think you are wrong on the level 90 only thing. If it's level 90 then no one will be-able to use it till people hit 90. It will be level 80-90. But it does need to be minimum 50 and up .   But either way I am very excited about Battle Grounds the maps look like they will be really fun to play.</p></blockquote><p><em><span style="font-size: x-small;">"...Engage in the most exciting and intense PvP battles with your friends, regardless of server! <span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Available for players with max-level characters</strong></span>, Battlegrounds provide thrilling group-based, competitive matches in three all-new zones. ..."</span></em></p><p>Jer</p>

[Vortexelemental]

<p><cite>Jerokane@Antonia Bayle wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p><cite>kreepr13 wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p><cite>Jerokane@Antonia Bayle wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p><a href="http://www.eq2battlegrounds.com">www.eq2battlegrounds.com</a></p><p>I think SOE needs to reconsider the max level only approach on these battlegrounds.</p><p>Why not make Tier brackets from 60-69, 70-79, 80-89 and a final 90 one ? (just make sure chronomaging and mentoring is dissabled!! otherwise people will abuse it and godmode in lower tiers)</p><p>There are still more then plenty enough players from levels 60 and up (even 50 and up). And as it's cross server, I don't even see what's stopping you with tier bracketed cross server BG's at all?!</p><p>Especially that you try to tease new players into the 14-day trial on the battlegrounds site.</p><p>Bit strange, as no sane new player will be able to experience any of this during his 14-day trial period. Sertainly not if it's level90 only.</p><p>Just my 2cents.</p></blockquote><p>I agree, this is not the first time they have left out lower level players. They need to include everyone in this not just end game players like they did with the shard zones. But I think you are wrong on the level 90 only thing. If it's level 90 then no one will be-able to use it till people hit 90. It will be level 80-90. But it does need to be minimum 50 and up .   But either way I am very excited about Battle Grounds the maps look like they will be really fun to play.</p></blockquote><p><em><span style="font-size: x-small;">"...Engage in the most exciting and intense PvP battles with your friends, regardless of server! <span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Available for players with max-level characters</strong></span>, Battlegrounds provide thrilling group-based, competitive matches in three all-new zones. ..."</span></em></p><p>Jer</p></blockquote><p>Timetravelling already stated that is wrong it is 80-89 and 90. Bracket wise.</p>

[kreepr]

<p><cite>Jerokane@Antonia Bayle wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p><cite>kreepr13 wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p><cite>Jerokane@Antonia Bayle wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p><a href="http://www.eq2battlegrounds.com">www.eq2battlegrounds.com</a></p><p>I think SOE needs to reconsider the max level only approach on these battlegrounds.</p><p>Why not make Tier brackets from 60-69, 70-79, 80-89 and a final 90 one ? (just make sure chronomaging and mentoring is dissabled!! otherwise people will abuse it and godmode in lower tiers)</p><p>There are still more then plenty enough players from levels 60 and up (even 50 and up). And as it's cross server, I don't even see what's stopping you with tier bracketed cross server BG's at all?!</p><p>Especially that you try to tease new players into the 14-day trial on the battlegrounds site.</p><p>Bit strange, as no sane new player will be able to experience any of this during his 14-day trial period. Sertainly not if it's level90 only.</p><p>Just my 2cents.</p></blockquote><p>I agree, this is not the first time they have left out lower level players. They need to include everyone in this not just end game players like they did with the shard zones. But I think you are wrong on the level 90 only thing. If it's level 90 then no one will be-able to use it till people hit 90. It will be level 80-90. But it does need to be minimum 50 and up .   But either way I am very excited about Battle Grounds the maps look like they will be really fun to play.</p></blockquote><p><em><span style="font-size: x-small;">"...Engage in the most exciting and intense PvP battles with your friends, regardless of server! <span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Available for players with max-level characters</strong></span>, Battlegrounds provide thrilling group-based, competitive matches in three all-new zones. ..."</span></em></p><p>Jer</p></blockquote><p>Yeah I read it, what I get is max level is 80 right now and it is posted right now. So Max level would be 80 <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /> It's most likely a typo. There is no way they would make BG and then leave it empty till some one hit 90............</p>

[Saihung23]

<p>I recieved an email that says SOE staff will challenge members of the community and press on Feb. 4th?</p><p>Is that in BG or in RL?  If its in RL I should mention the buddy I duo with is Chuck Liddell.</p><p>Also in the email I recieved is the notice that if we log into the game between Feb 16th and 18th we will get a statue of the Warrior of Chaos.</p><p>I think the important thing, in regards to BG, is that the skeleton and framework for the feature are in place.  As long as it is, and they do it right, they should be able to add in different tiers and more areas as time goes by.</p>

[kreepr]

<p><cite>Roboto@Antonia Bayle wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>I recieved an email that says SOE staff will challenge members of the community and press on Feb. 4th?</p><p>Is that in BG or in RL?  If its in RL I should mention the buddy I duo with is Chuck Liddell.</p><p>Also in the email I recieved is the notice that if we log into the game between Feb 16th and 18th we will get a statue of the Warrior of Chaos.</p><p>I think the important thing, in regards to BG, is that the skeleton and framework for the feature are in place.  As long as it is, and they do it right, they should be able to add in different tiers and more areas as time goes by.</p></blockquote><p><span style="color: #ff0000;">Bah!!! I have gotten no such e-mail!  Kiara where's my mail??? OH I can't wait. /evilgrin </span></p>

[Saihung23]

<p>make sure you are signed up for the EQ2 newsletter via...via..I think MyAccount at station.com.</p><p>I think thats how I managed to get signed on:)</p>

[Korven]

<p>An odd request...is there any chance we can get the old arena: champions/titles/banners attainable with this new battlegrounds system?  I hate to see them just sit there unattainable since the Arena is quite dead.</p><p>Other than that I'm really excited about these battlegrounds, and I am not a big PvP person at all!</p>

[CorpseGoddess]

<p>w00t!  I adore the RvR scenarios in Warhammer (they cured me of being a *total* carebear---I will now rush into scenarios and pvp lakes like a bloodthirsty crazy person), and I'm really looking forward to playing these with my bruiser.  The abilities and spells we have here are a LOT more complex than in WAR, so it should make things veeeeery interesting.</p><p>However, I have to echo the sentiment that these should be for the entire playerbase.  I understand that perhaps it's only set up for the last tier in order to avoid issues with battlegrounds and leveling toons (and all the attendant headaches from the populace I'm sure that would bring), but I'd ask that it be something to consider for the future, if not at release.  I know that when I started a toon in Warhammer, the first thing I'd do is queue up for a scenario.  Not only did this help with leveling (both regular PvE level as well as Renown - your RvR level -), but it helped you feel part of the game community right away.  Of course, sometimes "part of that community" consisted of scenario chat like, "omg, why is a level 1 here were gonna loose", but hey, at least they knew you were there!  <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/69934afc394145350659cd7add244ca9.gif" border="0" /></p><p>Anyway, I just wanted to say I'm very excited about this, but I'd be even MORE excited if all EQ2 players could experience this at any level.</p>

[Kiara]

<p>At launch the BG's will be for players 80-90.  It will be scaled back to lower levels in following game updates.</p>

[CorpseGoddess]

<p><cite>Kiara wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>At launch the BG's will be for players 80-90.  It will be scaled back to lower levels in following game updates.</p></blockquote><p>Yay!  I'm glad you guys considered this.  Thanks for the info, Kiara.  Now my baby toons don't feel so neglected.  <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" /></p>

[Kiara]

<p>That was always the plan <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />  We could probably have made that more clear *nod*</p>

[Brook]

<p>I dunno, seems backwards to me tbh.</p><p>Your offering a new feature in the game that will hopefully attract potential customers yet its going to work from the top down.</p><p>New players don't start at 80-90 they start at 1 (just in case yall hadn't factored that in).</p>

[Zabjade]

<p><span style="color: #00cc00;">Again Monks and Deviant Art sites are ignored <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/9d71f0541cff0a302a0309c5079e8dee.gif" border="0" /> </span><img src="/eq2/images/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" /></p>

[Kaita]

<p><cite>Brook wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>I dunno, seems backwards to me tbh.</p><p>Your offering a new feature in the game that will hopefully attract potential customers yet its going to work from the top down.</p><p>New players don't start at 80-90 they start at 1 (just in case yall hadn't factored that in).</p></blockquote><p>A large portion of the population have lvl 80 Characters. Better to serve the majority thats here then the new players who already have a ton of things to do.</p>

[guillero]

<p><cite>Kiara wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>That was always the plan <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" />  We could probably have made that more clear *nod*</p></blockquote><p>Thanks! Excellent!  Just make sure you dissable Chronomaging and Mentoring in the scaled down BG's <img src="/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /> Otherwise it will get a bit too ugly.</p><p>Jer</p>

[Mekekat]

<p><cite>Brook wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>I dunno, seems backwards to me tbh.</p><p>Your offering a new feature in the game that will hopefully attract potential customers yet its going to work from the top down.</p><p>New players don't start at 80-90 they start at 1 (just in case yall hadn't factored that in).</p></blockquote><p>It could be that battle grounds is made for those of use here and Halas will be made for new people som most people have some thing to do for a while.</p>