Pre-Order EverQuest II: Chains of Eternity™ Today! [Archive]

Dexella

10-16-2012, 03:33 PM

<a href="http://www.everquest2.com/expansions"><img src="http://www.everquest2.com/images/en/features/2012/10/expansion/chainsofeternity.jpg" /></a><a href="http://www.everquest2.com/expansions"> </a><a href="http://www.everquest2.com/expansions">EverQuest II’s 9th expansion </a><a href="http://www.everquest2.com/expansions">Chains of Eternity™</a> is now available for pre-order! The thrilling Chains of Eternity brings Norrathians to a realm that was never meant to be visited by the living: Ethernere! EverQuest II: Chains of Eternity™ features new prestige abilities, including prestige tradeskills, and a level cap increase to 95 for adventuring, tradeskilling, and guilds. Players will also get to adventure through challenging new dungeons, quests, and two spirit realm overland zones! There are two versions of the expansion available: Standard Edition - $39.99 <ul> <li>Cloak of Mourning (Pre-Order Exclusive!)</li> <li>Drinal’s Scythe Replica – Mounted</li> <li>2 x Scroll of Resurrection</li> </ul> Collector’s Edition - $59.99 Pre-Order Special Price(Regular Price $89.99) <ul> <li>Cloak of Mourning (Pre-Order Exclusive!) </li><li>Drinal’s Scythe Replica – Mounted</li> <li>2 x Scroll of Resurrection</li> <li>Hero’s Blessing of Experience</li> <li>1 x 6 hour 100% XP potion</li> <li>2 x Portal Globe of Swift Travel</li> <li>2 x Health Potion</li> <li>2 x Power Potion</li> <li>Firiona Vie Memorial Tapestry</li> <li>Krivix Honorclaw – Werewolf Mercenary</li> </ul> Order now and get ready to take the perilous and exciting journey to the place where no living Norrathian has been before! It’s time to head to Ethernere! UPDATE! Here are images of the in-game items that will be included with this expansion. Pre-Order Exclusive for Standard and Collector's Editions - Cloak of Mourning <a href="http://www.everquest2.com/images/en/features/2012/10/expansion/preorderitems/cloak.jpg"><img src="http://www.everquest2.com/images/en/features/2012/10/expansion/preorderitems/cloak_th.jpg" /></a> Standard and Collector's Editions - Drinal's Scythe Replica - Mounted <a href="http://www.everquest2.com/images/en/features/2012/10/expansion/preorderitems/drinal.jpg"><img src="http://www.everquest2.com/images/en/features/2012/10/expansion/preorderitems/drinal_th.jpg" /></a> Collector's Edition Only - Firiona Vie Memorial Tapestry <a href="http://www.everquest2.com/images/en/features/2012/10/expansion/preorderitems/tapestry.jpg"><img src="http://www.everquest2.com/images/en/features/2012/10/expansion/preorderitems/tapestry_th.jpg" /></a> Collector's Edition Only - Krivix Honorclaw Mercenary (Choice of Paladin or Templar) <a href="http://www.everquest2.com/images/en/features/2012/10/expansion/preorderitems/merc2.jpg"><img src="http://www.everquest2.com/images/en/features/2012/10/expansion/preorderitems/merc2_th.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.everquest2.com/images/en/features/2012/10/expansion/preorderitems/merc1.jpg"><img src="http://www.everquest2.com/images/en/features/2012/10/expansion/preorderitems/merc1_th.jpg" /></a> UPDATE #2: Here is an image of the new addition to the Collector's Edition, an Ethernere Wyvern. <a href="http://www.everquest2.com/images/en/features/2012/11/wyvern/cewyvern1.jpg"><img src="http://www.everquest2.com/images/en/features/2012/11/wyvern/cewyvern1_th.jpg" /></a>Also, SOE Live attendees who pre-order the Collector's Edition will receive it at a discounted rate of $20.00 USD (or foreign currency equivalent). This is acting as an "upgrade" to the Standard Edition you received for attending SOE Live. To take advantage of this offer, you will need to go through the normal pre-order process to purchase the Collector's Edition. When your card is charged, you will be charaged the discounted rate as long as you place the order from the same account you registered with from SOE Live and place the order during the pre-order period (now through 11:59pm Pacific on November 12, 2012).

Mermut

10-16-2012, 04:17 PM

Any chance of screenies of the in game items and info about the merc? <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />

Absyntheea

10-16-2012, 04:24 PM

No house? No mount? That kind of stinks! A bunch of expendable potions..*grumble*

Erevis_Cale

10-16-2012, 04:30 PM

Couple questions...Can we get a screen shot somewhere of the cloak, the scythe, and the tapestry and can we get more info about the mercenary?Also, since people are bound to ask. Does this expansion come with all previous expansions? Or is it like AoD in the fact that AoD did not come with any previous expansions?Thanks.

ElectricPotato

10-16-2012, 04:49 PM

The image link to the pre-order page has two separate of your bullet points (Hero's Blessing of XP, and the potion of experience 6hr) listed as a single item in the checkmark grid. Which version is actual?Could the items be futher elaborated on as per char or per account down the list please?

redwoodtreesprite

10-16-2012, 04:59 PM

betatester7

10-16-2012, 05:05 PM

Does includes the previous expansions? I do have Sentinels Fate, but I wanna comeback. Do I need to buy DoV, the AoD then CoE?

Afista

10-16-2012, 05:09 PM

<cite>redwoodtreesprite wrote:</cite><blockquote><cite>Absyntheea@Crushbone wrote:</cite><blockquote>No house? No mount? That kind of stinks! A bunch of expendable potions..*grumble*</blockquote>Yeah, I am very disappointed too. <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/9d71f0541cff0a302a0309c5079e8dee.gif" border="0" /></blockquote>^^^^^ This <img src="/smilies/9d71f0541cff0a302a0309c5079e8dee.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /> Although I'd still like to see a pic of the tapestry, please! I doubt it's worth the extra $20... but let's see :p

Zergosch

10-16-2012, 06:02 PM

Some kind of joke.... i mean, 40 bucks without any goodies and 20 bucks more for a few potions and fluff stuf... without any information or pics? what will be the merc?i still remember that when eq2 went f2p, where they said, expacs come free ^^ also.... it was canceled ^^ after seeling those AoD stuff, with almost got only the bl ^^As population goes down, prices are rising? ^^

Brigh

10-16-2012, 06:10 PM

<cite>Erevis_Cale wrote:</cite><blockquote>Couple questions...Can we get a screen shot somewhere of the cloak, the scythe, and the tapestry and can we get more info about the mercenary?Also, since people are bound to ask. Does this expansion come with all previous expansions? Or is it like AoD in the fact that AoD did not come with any previous expansions?Thanks.</blockquote><cite>betatester7 wrote:</cite><blockquote>Does includes the previous expansions? I do have Sentinels Fate, but I wanna comeback. Do I need to buy DoV, the AoD then CoE?<div></div></blockquote>It is because the term, "expansion", was redefined back then. Expansion meant optional things you didn't need to play with other people and experience content.It seems they have redefined it again to mean the paid for content you need to play with people.AoD was never a content "expansion". It is only an optional, shall we say, "fun pack".Those potions don't seem to be worth $20 in SC since they are what you can buy in the SC Marketplace.

Zergosch

10-16-2012, 06:16 PM

Just put in the prices for the xpacs dollar euro.... and then hit the button purchase on the eq2 site.... well.... let see for yourself.... why do euro players have to pay more? cant be the taxes or?AoD... i do payed for as i thought, content will be delivered free of charge... what i do and still think would be great and fun packs would be released (which i still have bought ^^)

Hirofortis

10-16-2012, 06:26 PM

Collector’s Edition - $59.99 Pre-Order Special Price(Regular Price $89.99)<ul ><li>2 x Scroll of Resurrection - Garbage</li><li>Hero’s Blessing of Experience - Garbage</li><li>1 x 6 hour 100% XP potion - Garbage</li><li>2 x Portal Globe of Swift Travel - Garbage</li><li>2 x Health Potion- Garbage</li><li>2 x Power Potion - Garbage</li></ul><div></div><ul ><li>Firiona Vie Memorial Tapestry</li><li>Krivix Honorclaw – Werewolf Mercenary</li><li>Cloak of Mourning (Pre-Order Exclusive!)</li><li>Drinal’s Scythe Replica – Mounted</li></ul><div>With all the garbage now sorted out, the difference between the collectors and the standard boils down to a tapastry and a merc. </div><div></div><div>Merc:</div><div><ul><li>What kind of merc? </li><li>One per character?</li></ul></div><div>Tapestry</div><div><ul><li>Pics?</li><li>One per character?</li></ul></div><div></div><div>Standard editon</div><div></div><div>Cloak</div><div><ul><li>Pics?</li><li>One Per Character?</li></ul><div>Scythe</div><div><ul><li>Pics?</li><li>One Per Character?</li></ul><div>Hopefully with it spelled out someone at SOE will answer. Although I expect smoke won't let them until he has a chance to show it off at SOE Live.</div></div><div></div><div>So $20 extra for merc and a tapestry? </div><div></div><div>You can't count the rest of the garbage as you can get all of those with SC, and when you get double or triple sc, the price becomes a joke so those are nothing more than a play to get you to use something so you might buy more later.</div></div>

leannel

10-16-2012, 06:40 PM

I'm considering the pre order. But I'd like to see more then two screenshots before I buy it. One month before release I would think there would be a trailer too. Your marketing department is slacking lol.

Jacra

10-16-2012, 06:42 PM

<cite>Absyntheea@Crushbone wrote:</cite><blockquote>No house? No mount? That kind of stinks! A bunch of expendable potions..*grumble*</blockquote>I must agree with that one. So far the information provided about the addon is a complete "meh" to me (except maybe just seeing the zones - but these are end of high level range I guess?Me personally I switched off leveling over a year ago at level 72 and now enjoy whatever content there is and gather AA and equipment. That might be special case, I'm aware but because of this I'm not interested in level increases or areas above the level anything makes sense for me. I have the Velious Collectors Edition because of the mount and pet and portal pictures and all that ingame stuff - that was a nice one despite being mostly about a level I'm not yet interested about.And this time we have consumables I don't care about at all, a Merch without pics or any data and ... who cares about the cloak, I have tons of cloaks. The scythe house item maybe is not too bad, the tapestry ... meh, I've a lot of these too.And there is no information whatsoever about the level range that addon makes sense except maybe implying that only people on the high level end will benefit from the zones and quests. The adornments and prestige thingies I care rather little for too - I want more quests in existing zones instead of more features that make rebalancing equipment AGAIN a nightmare.Btw there are more information online, there was the mail with cloak pic: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://link.e-sonyonline.com/YesConnect/HtmlMessagePreview?a=Xhxi5eqwfRqqkvSNqmpc5Cw7&msgVersion=web" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://newsletters.station.sony.com/EQII/EQII_CoEPreOrder/EQII_CoEPreOrder_Img.jpg" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://newsletters.station.sony.com...reOrder_Img.jpg</a>

Mystikreign

10-16-2012, 06:50 PM

I have to admit I am also very dissapointed about what the "Collector's Edition" gives you. I do not care about consumables, because they are just that. They are not something that will stay. What about mounts, furniture, houses, anything that people can use that are for the people that don't spend all of their time lvling and doing content, but decorating as well.Also it is nice to be able to pre-order, but when will the expansion actually come out and will the $$ come out just before the expansion is released again, like it did with the last one?Thank you, and I really hope you will take into consideration what people have said here, and maybe add some items to the collector's edition.

Mohee

10-16-2012, 07:45 PM

BOX EDITION PLZ! I'm not handing over my Debit/Credit card to SOE.You said and I quote...<cite>Dexella wrote:</cite><blockquote> we will no longer accept Station Cash as a payment method for Expansions and DLC Packs. Real-world currency will be the only way to purchase these products.</blockquote>Hello?! I thought cash money was "real-world currency." Matter of fact, technically debit/credit is VIRTUAL currency.

Absyntheea

10-16-2012, 07:47 PM

<cite>Hirofortis wrote:</cite><blockquote> Collector’s Edition - $59.99 Pre-Order Special Price(Regular Price $89.99)<ul><li>2 x Scroll of Resurrection - Garbage</li><li>Hero’s Blessing of Experience - Garbage</li><li>1 x 6 hour 100% XP potion - Garbage</li><li>2 x Portal Globe of Swift Travel - Garbage</li><li>2 x Health Potion- Garbage</li><li>2 x Power Potion - Garbage</li></ul><div></div><ul><li>Firiona Vie Memorial Tapestry</li><li>Krivix Honorclaw – Werewolf Mercenary</li><li>Cloak of Mourning (Pre-Order Exclusive!)</li><li>Drinal’s Scythe Replica – Mounted</li></ul><div>With all the garbage now sorted out, the difference between the collectors and the standard boils down to a tapastry and a merc. </div><div></div><div>Merc:</div><div><ul><li>What kind of merc? </li><li>One per character?</li></ul></div><div>Tapestry</div><div><ul><li>Pics?</li><li>One per character?</li></ul></div><div></div><div>Standard editon</div><div></div><div>Cloak</div><div><ul><li>Pics?</li><li>One Per Character?</li></ul><div>Scythe</div><div><ul><li>Pics?</li><li>One Per Character?</li></ul><div>Hopefully with it spelled out someone at SOE will answer. Although I expect smoke won't let them until he has a chance to show it off at SOE Live.</div></div><div></div><div>So $20 extra for merc and a tapestry? </div><div></div><div>You can't count the rest of the garbage as you can get all of those with SC, and when you get double or triple sc, the price becomes a joke so those are nothing more than a play to get you to use something so you might buy more later.</div></div></blockquote>This. And, it's $20 more *if* you get it pre-order.. after that, it's a whopping $50 (!!!) more! For. a. tapastry. a merc. and. comsumeables!! Ouch! I bet the tapastry is really neat.. but no way can it be that neat! I'll be waiting for the expansion to go on sale some day and then I'll probably only get the regular version.I mean.. really. guys...this doesn't seem well thought out.

Pakhet

10-16-2012, 08:09 PM

Need more info on the merc before I can decide if I want CE or not.1) What is the merc's archetype? Fighter? Healer? Mage? Scout?2) Is the merc elite level? Sksyrhine level? Regular merc level but with a werewolf skin?3) What is the upkeep on the merc? 3p, 25g, free?4) Is it one per account or one per character?If you answer me those questions and it's better than the SS mercs, you can have my $40 for 2 copies (myself and boyfriend) quite easily. Else, I am just going to get regular with no info. <img src="/smilies/9d71f0541cff0a302a0309c5079e8dee.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />

Occam

10-16-2012, 08:21 PM

<cite>Pakhet wrote:</cite><blockquote>Need more info on the merc before I can decide if I want CE or not.1) What is the merc's archetype? Fighter? Healer? Mage? Scout?2) Is the merc elite level? Sksyrhine level? Regular merc level but with a werewolf skin?3) What is the upkeep on the merc? 3p, 25g, free?4) Is it one per account or one per character?If you answer me those questions and it's better than the SS mercs, you can have my $40 for 2 copies (myself and boyfriend) quite easily. Else, I am just going to get regular with no info. <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/9d71f0541cff0a302a0309c5079e8dee.gif" border="0" /></blockquote>^ this.

GrunEQ

10-16-2012, 08:28 PM

All valid questions so far. There is a real lack of detailed information to make informed decisions. The picture of the cloak leaves me cold; consumables likewise.When does the sale end so I can budget?I hope the information is coming in the next few days before the SOE event.

ChrissyFaey

10-16-2012, 08:38 PM

I'll echo what others are saying here ... Including a pile of Station Cash items with the Collector's Edition is a complete lack of effort and sales will come to reflect it. In previous editions we have had unique houses and mounts that aren't obtainable through any other means. Unless this merc comes wearing End-Game Raid gear and the Tapestry features some T&A, this buy won't even be close to worth it.This being 40 dollars more when not at the pre-order price? Hahaha... There really are no words.

TorrynWoodsrunner

10-16-2012, 08:42 PM

So once again, SOE expects us to hand over a box-level price for a digital download CE, and this time they don't even give us the -illusion- of real effort, by stuffing the CE with consumables that are available from the SC Marketplace. Consumables that I'm willing to bet most high-level players don't give a squirrel's nut about. And then they hope we won't notice that we, the players, are getting royally hosed.Guess what? We noticed.Your pre-order price is a joke, and not even a good one. Your -regular- price is another slap in the face to anyone who has even a grain of common sense in their head.You're not going to listen to me...you never do. You're not going to listen to your remaining fanatically loyal players...you never do. But because I -am- loyal, and because I -want- this franchise to endure, I'm going to say it anyway:Get. Your. Act. Together.Collector's Edition purchasers don't want consumable crap. They want lasting items that they can continue to enjoy for months or even years after the expansion is released. Items that they can share with others. I -still- get a kick out of my baby dragon (from the original CE) wandering around. My cloth map is patiently waiting to be framed. My collector's coins usually sit on my desk, next to my pewter figurines from Shadow Odyssey and Sentinel's Fate. I still ride my Stormfeather Brood Guardian. My paintings hang in the Soulfire Art Gallery. A Soulfire Annex is built in an Everfrost Summer Home. These things -endure-. These things make Collector's Editions worth buying.A cloak, two house items, and a Mercenary you've told us nothing about...these don't add up to a Collector's Edition level release. You're expecting us to pay the same amount as your last release, for less.Ditch the consumables, and get something tangible in there. A mount. A home. A pet. An armor and/or weapon set. -Something-.Because right now, you're not enticing me to say "Shut up and take my money!"You're enticing me to get a Lifetime Subscription to Star Trek Online.How sad is -that-?

Zylara

10-16-2012, 09:28 PM

* When does preorder end?* When will you link accts so we only have to buy the one?Right now, looking at whats in the preorder collectors edition its not making me wanna pay 3 accts worth, which is sad cause I have bought every single preorder collectors edition up till now for each of my accts cause the house, mount etc were always worth it to me. This time around while i'd hate to not get the collectors edition for the price with that crap stuff included its just not worth it.Make the preorder stuff another $10 to $15 cheaper and i may consider it, but due to finances right now pretty sure gonna have to say screw it this time around.

KindredHeart

10-16-2012, 09:40 PM

Agree answers to previous questions would be wonderful. Two I'd most like to know:<ul><li>When will pre-order end</li><li>Is there any difference in what you get if you buy the collector's edition via SOE online digital download or if you go to a game store to buy it in physical box form?</li></ul>Suggestion, future forward - could you pretty please make note of the questions we ask you guys every single time you release an expansion and do us the favor of just answering them up front for the next one <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /> PLLLLLEEEAAASSSEEE!

Marialle

10-16-2012, 10:34 PM

Yeah, something more needs to be put into this before I drop the money on the CE for this. Honestly, the EQ1 expansion is looking more attractive to purchase.

Dexella

10-16-2012, 10:51 PM

<cite>Erevis_Cale wrote:</cite><blockquote>Also, since people are bound to ask. Does this expansion come with all previous expansions? Or is it like AoD in the fact that AoD did not come with any previous expansions?</blockquote>Yes, Chains of Eternity will include Destiny of Velious. <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" />It won't include Age of Discovery. That is a stand-alone feature expansion, so you will need to purchase it separately. ~Dexella

ChrissyFaey

10-16-2012, 11:02 PM

The Collector's Edition comes with a Mercenary... and you need AoD to use Mercenaries, I thought? Or is this one exempt to that rule?

Dexella

10-16-2012, 11:06 PM

<cite>ChrissyFaey wrote:</cite><blockquote>The Collector's Edition comes with a Mercenary... and you need AoD to use Mercenaries, I thought? Or is this one exempt to that rule?</blockquote>You do need AoD to use Mercenaries, including the one in the Collector's Edition.

Shotneedle

10-16-2012, 11:13 PM

Will AoD ever be put back up for SC?

Absyntheea

10-16-2012, 11:27 PM

<cite>Dexella wrote:</cite><blockquote><cite>ChrissyFaey wrote:</cite><blockquote>The Collector's Edition comes with a Mercenary... and you need AoD to use Mercenaries, I thought? Or is this one exempt to that rule?</blockquote>You do need AoD to use Mercenaries, including the one in the Collector's Edition. </blockquote>So, effectively, one of the only two decent things with the CE is useless if you don't buy a stand alone feature pack. Wow. That is a really cruddy move on the part of whomever put the extras together. I mean, first to put in expendables, and then to add something else that is useless without another purchase? A merc shouldn't even be included with a pack if it can't be used without an additional purchase. This all seems VERY poorly thought out..I used to look forward to expansions, and make sure I had money for them and HAD to pre-order.. but they just aren't exciting any more. It's very sad... the bad decisions just keep coming..

ChrissyFaey

10-16-2012, 11:44 PM

Thank you for taking the time to answer even if it wasn't what we really wanted to hear.

Pakhet

10-16-2012, 11:53 PM

Thank you for answering about the expac having DoV and requiring AoD for the merc.Any word on if we can get some information about what the merc does? Like, class, elite or not, etc? <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /> Pretty please with sugar cookies and ice cream on top?

Sandyfoot

10-17-2012, 12:30 AM

There is nothing indicating that "Krivix Honorclaw - Werewolf Mercenary" requires Age of Discovery on the purchase page. <a href="http://www.everquest2.com/expansions">http://www.everquest2.com/expansions</a> A footnote clearly explaining this prerequisite is missing.

Yizle

10-17-2012, 01:30 AM

<cite>Dexella wrote:</cite><blockquote><cite>Erevis_Cale wrote:</cite><blockquote>Also, since people are bound to ask. Does this expansion come with all previous expansions? Or is it like AoD in the fact that AoD did not come with any previous expansions?</blockquote>Yes, Chains of Eternity will include Destiny of Velious. <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" />It won't include Age of Discovery. That is a stand-alone feature expansion, so you will need to purchase it separately. ~Dexella</blockquote>Thanks for the 2 answers. I mean a few consumables for $60? What is the Merc?How about some answers to the myriad of other questions on here? Doubt a complete overhaul of the CE will be done but probably should be especially for that price.

Kaito

10-17-2012, 03:38 AM

WELLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL.......................... ....I was hoping there was an Chains' Upgrade Edition for Players who already own DoV expansion to purchase CoE expansion....Example:[Current Origin Price]Destiny of Velious Standard Edition: $19.99Destiny of Velious Collection's Edition: $59.99Chains of Eternity Standard Edition: $39.99Chains of Eternity Collection's Edition: $89.99 (Preorder $59.99)[Upgrade Edition]Destiny of Velious Standard/Collection's to Chains of Eternity Upgrade Standard Edition: $19.99Destiny of Velious Standard/Collection's to Chains of Eternity Upgrade Collection's Edition: $??.??<img src="http://www.laymark.com/l/m/m113.gif" width="50" height="50" />

Kathlean

10-17-2012, 03:38 AM

Does anyone know where I can preorder Chains of Eternity on dvd in Europe?

Kathlean

10-17-2012, 03:46 AM

HiI want to preorder CoE collector's version at $60. When I sign in the cost is 421 danish crowns = $74.Ah - found out, that it is the danish 25% tax, which makes the difference.

Dessellion4

10-17-2012, 04:13 AM

As it stands I have to agree that one tapestry and an undefined mercenary is not worth an extra $20.I am curious, however, about the "Hero's Blessing of Experience" which others have classified as "garbage".If this is something to top up experience, but usable more often than the current gadget (looks like a fishscale), which off the top of my head refreshes about 5-6 days then, as an altoholic, I might be interested.Just another one off potion and you can forget it.

Jesilyn

10-17-2012, 04:40 AM

The only thing that has ever convinced me to buy the collector's edition is the mount and, recently, the prestige houses. This collector's edition is a joke.Who cares about potions?! So for $20 extra (pre-order price) you get a tapestry and a mercenary. I hardly use mercs, so I could care less about that. Does this tapestry do something other than look pretty in my house??Guess SOE decided they make better bank selling us mounts and houses through the Station Cash store. How pathetic.I will not purchase the collector's edition this time unless it at least includes a nice (preferably flying) mount.

DHAELUS

10-17-2012, 04:42 AM

<cite>Arcos@Splitpaw wrote:</cite><blockquote>As it stands I have to agree that one tapestry and an undefined mercenary is not worth an extra $20.I am curious, however, about the "Hero's Blessing of Experience" which others have classified as "garbage".If this is something to top up experience, but usable more often than the current gadget (looks like a fishscale), which off the top of my head refreshes about 5-6 days then, as an altoholic, I might be interested.Just another one off potion and you can forget it.</blockquote>According to <a href="http://www.everquest2.com/expansions" target="_blank">this </a>it is one 6 hour potion.Edit: From looking at that list, the only thing that interests me is the merc which I am not paying an extra 20$ for, espically since nothing indicates what type of merc it is. I could not care less about the potions or tapestry.

Sharann

10-17-2012, 06:11 AM

I agree with everything that has been said here.1) I'd like a boxed version for Europe please (Switzerland included). We've been left out for too long.2) No house / mount / armor / furniture for an expensive - boxed price - dowloadable collector's edition => huuuge dissapointment.A merc we know nothing about except that he's hairy, has big teeth, big ears and a big mouth. He better be King Kong for the price.

Sharann

10-17-2012, 06:27 AM

<cite>Kathlean wrote:</cite><blockquote>HiI want to preorder CoE collector's version at $60. When I sign in the cost is 421 danish crowns = $74. I want to pay the $60 please.I can not change the currency I pay with from danish crowns to US$. It says "This cannot be undone".</blockquote>I checked for Switzerland and today 60$ = 55.78 CHF, however I would have to pay 62 CHF (~67$) for the collector's edition.So I'd be very interested to know why the difference (since it's a downloadable version anyway).

Oparis

10-17-2012, 07:20 AM

General_Info

10-17-2012, 08:42 AM

<cite>Oparis@Valor wrote:</cite><blockquote><cite>Dexella wrote:</cite><blockquote>Yes, Chains of Eternity will include Destiny of Velious. <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" />It won't include Age of Discovery. That is a stand-alone feature expansion, so you will need to purchase it separately. ~Dexella</blockquote>Does this mean that "Destiny of Velious" is going "free-to-play"?</blockquote>Not likely if they were to make DoV ftp they wouldn't bundle it with CoE. it's a gimmick to get those that are comnig back to the game to fork out $40 to soe after all someone isnt gonna want to come back when CoE launches and find out they have to buy both DoV and CoE seperately to get to the endgame content.

gineeva

10-17-2012, 10:16 AM

I was absolutely ready to go ahead and do the Collector's pre-order, just for the merc since the other stuff didn't really justify the extra cash, UNTIL I couldn't find any info at all about it. No screen, no stats, no class..nada.Why give tell people a merc comes with that edition but then not elaborate at all? I'm scared it's like those sales you see online sometimes, you know where they get rid of their ugliest items by showing you a pretty pink one and telling you that you will receive a random color and you get the booger green one they couldn't sell before.I won't make a pre-order until more info comes out and judging by the board I'm not the only one.

Oparis

10-17-2012, 10:43 AM

<cite>gineeva wrote:</cite><blockquote>I was absolutely ready to go ahead and do the Collector's pre-order, just for the merc since the other stuff didn't really justify the extra cash, UNTIL I couldn't find any info at all about it. No screen, no stats, no class..nada.Why give tell people a merc comes with that edition but then not elaborate at all? I'm scared it's like those sales you see online sometimes, you know where they get rid of their ugliest items by showing you a pretty pink one and telling you that you will receive a random color and you get the booger green one they couldn't sell before.I won't make a pre-order until more info comes out and judging by the board I'm not the only one.</blockquote>I made a pre-order because you can cancel this until CoE will be launched. And you will be charged earliest at the launch day.

Ilyriel

10-17-2012, 11:08 AM

I bought the CE version of both DoV and AoD, not too sure about it this time.

Thor

10-17-2012, 11:18 AM

<cite>Dexella wrote:</cite><blockquote><cite>Erevis_Cale wrote:</cite><blockquote>Also, since people are bound to ask. Does this expansion come with all previous expansions? Or is it like AoD in the fact that AoD did not come with any previous expansions?</blockquote>Yes, Chains of Eternity will include Destiny of Velious. <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" />It won't include Age of Discovery. That is a stand-alone feature expansion, so you will need to purchase it separately. ~Dexella</blockquote>We have a returning player who took a long break around RoK/TSO. So obvioulsy he's lvl 80 but eager to start leveling.If he preorder CoE today, will he then download the previous expansions (SF, DoV,SS) when he log in next time and can start working on his character? Or does the download of the prev. expansion start first at release date of CoE?I find it silly if he would have to pay for DoV now to start leveling and then pay for the same expansions again in a month when CoE is released.

Onurissa

10-17-2012, 11:22 AM

<cite>Thorine@Oasis wrote:</cite><blockquote><cite>Dexella wrote:</cite><blockquote><cite>Erevis_Cale wrote:</cite><blockquote>Also, since people are bound to ask. Does this expansion come with all previous expansions? Or is it like AoD in the fact that AoD did not come with any previous expansions?</blockquote>Yes, Chains of Eternity will include Destiny of Velious. <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" />It won't include Age of Discovery. That is a stand-alone feature expansion, so you will need to purchase it separately. ~Dexella</blockquote>We have a returning player who took a long break around RoK/TSO. So obvioulsy he's lvl 80 but eager to start leveling.If he preorder CoE today, will he then download the previous expansions (SF, DoV,SS) when he log in next time and can start working on his character? Or does the download of the prev. expansion start first at release date of CoE?I find it silly if he would have to pay for DoV now to start leveling and then pay for the same expansions again in a month when CoE is released.</blockquote>I would tend to think since payment doesnt go through till CoE is launched, that he wont have access to any part of the expansion, which will include SF/DoV for him till payment goes through.

Cyliena

10-17-2012, 11:25 AM

<cite>Thorine@Oasis wrote:</cite><blockquote>We have a returning player who took a long break around RoK/TSO. So obvioulsy he's lvl 80 but eager to start leveling.If he preorder CoE today, will he then download the previous expansions (SF, DoV,SS) when he log in next time and can start working on his character? Or does the download of the prev. expansion start first at release date of CoE?I find it silly if he would have to pay for DoV now to start leveling and then pay for the same expansions again in a month when CoE is released.</blockquote>Everyone has access to SF currently. Your guildie wouldn't have access to DoV until CoE releases unless he purchases it right now... mainly because pre-orders can be cancelled at any time, so until money exchanges on release day, product access is not given. However, regardless of which expansions you have purchased, when you download the game you get all the files (just no access to content/features that you don't have expansions purchased for).In short: Your guildie can still get to level 90 with SF. <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />

DocFlareon

10-17-2012, 12:31 PM

<cite>Zergosch wrote:</cite><blockquote>Just put in the prices for the xpacs dollar euro.... and then hit the button purchase on the eq2 site.... well.... let see for yourself.... why do euro players have to pay more? cant be the taxes or?AoD... i do payed for as i thought, content will be delivered free of charge... what i do and still think would be great and fun packs would be released (which i still have bought ^^)</blockquote>Actually, it is the taxes. The price in euros is tax-inclusive. Retail prices in the US and Canada are tax-exclusive. If I were to buy the CE using the pre-order price, I would be charged a total of $65.69 on release day, not the $59.99 retail price. Where did the extra $5.70 come from you ask? That is the 9.5% combined sales tax that residents of King County in WA State have to pay.

Darkmoogle

10-17-2012, 01:51 PM

<img src="http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s89/Afista/John/xpaccol.jpg" />How about some more info on the merc?

Ryptide

10-17-2012, 03:15 PM

Where can I pick up a boxed copy?

General_Info

10-17-2012, 03:34 PM

<cite>Ryptide@Permafrost wrote:</cite><blockquote>Where can I pick up a boxed copy?</blockquote>far as i know it digital download only. no box cuz it's more profitable.

GCT

10-17-2012, 03:37 PM

I'd like to know if there is anything in this EP that can be used for characters that are not max level. (Besides the merc, that is, but I don't plan on buying the Collector's Edition, and I don't use potions.)Are all the new items and lands for max level or are there some AoD-like features in it?

Malvin

10-17-2012, 03:41 PM

<cite>Dexella wrote:</cite><blockquote><cite>Erevis_Cale wrote:</cite><blockquote>Also, since people are bound to ask. Does this expansion come with all previous expansions? Or is it like AoD in the fact that AoD did not come with any previous expansions?</blockquote>Yes, Chains of Eternity will include Destiny of Velious. <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" />It won't include Age of Discovery. That is a stand-alone feature expansion, so you will need to purchase it separately. ~Dexella</blockquote>At what point do you plan to include Age of Discovery? A few months after release or are you going to wait for the following expansion? I'll come back to the game when I can buy the expansion and get the whole freaking game, I don't like the mickey mouse appraoch of nickle and diming people.

Brigh

10-17-2012, 04:18 PM

Compared to <a href="http://www.everquest.com/expansions" target="_blank">EQ</a> and <a href="http://rohan.lotro.com/pre-order.html" target="_blank">LoTRO</a> expansions this year, EQ II's is a joke.

Tyrus Dracofire

10-17-2012, 04:57 PM

Holly, next time, put up "BIGGER" screenshots, i cant see details on that cloak, it all just very "Bluey".

SlashnGut

10-17-2012, 05:08 PM

A few quick things:1) Way to screw people over by forcing them to but not one but 2 expansions (excuse me - an expansion and a feature pack) to actually use what they have paid for if they buy the expansion.2) for those looking for a box it ain't happening. Sony no longer offers box versions of EQ2 - it is digital download only nowadays.3) As others have said - SC junk for a collector's edition version? Someone been smoking the ganja over there at Sony when they were deciding what items to put into the expansion.4? Is anyone surprised??????

TorrynWoodsrunner

10-17-2012, 05:23 PM

Here is an unaltered side-by-side comparison of this year's two expansions:<img src="http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff125/ChromeTiger/EQ2/2012comparison.jpg" width="900" height="661" />Is there really anything else left to say about how wrong this is?

ChrissyFaey

10-17-2012, 06:30 PM

You guys might want to amend all the times Age of Discovery has been called an Expansion as opposed to a 'Feature Pack' such as the official release posts, wiki, and various sponsored sites.<a rel="nofollow" href="http://forums.station.sony.com/eq2/posts/list.m?topic_id=509032" target="_blank">http://forums.station.sony.com/eq2/...topic_id=509032</a>and<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.everquest2.com/news/article?month=122011&id=5071" target="_blank">http://www.everquest2.com/news/arti...011&id=5071</a>etc...I believe Splitpaw and Mara were also a Feature Pack that was included in later expansion releases. Seems to me that Age of Discovery shouldn't be excluded? There was also a Collector's Edition of Age of Discovery ... Collector's Edition 'Feature Pack'? ... I'm pretty sure you guys considered this an expansion up until last week. Just trying to figure out what's going on.At least drop all the marketplace items from both bundles and include clothes, mounts, or houses. <img src="/smilies/9d71f0541cff0a302a0309c5079e8dee.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />

Tyrus Dracofire

10-17-2012, 07:09 PM

DoF's pre-release cost at 29.95 compared to CoE's 59.95?DoF got more stuffs and loaded for 10 more levels compared to CoE for miserly 3 new levels and more expensive with same old SC items that was available for long time, then why they are on those stuffs that we dont need, we can still buy them on SC.these are not new stuffs. just another recycled consumables.where are the "prestige" new house zone?by the way, STOP making excuses! and NO to those "part 2, part 3" update patches that we been experienced with DoV's split patches instead of "Full-Blown" one-deal expansion?DoV still feel lot of areas missing that should be there long time ago, i dont think Skyshrine is final part, there few more still missing. i assumed that "Azure Spire Islands" by other name, might be high up in the sky similar to KoS theme but more frozen everfrost theme in the sky.by the way, what is announced date of launching CoE?

Hirofortis

10-17-2012, 07:52 PM

<cite>Arcos@Splitpaw wrote:</cite><blockquote>As it stands I have to agree that one tapestry and an undefined mercenary is not worth an extra $20.I am curious, however, about the "Hero's Blessing of Experience" which others have classified as "garbage".If this is something to top up experience, but usable more often than the current gadget (looks like a fishscale), which off the top of my head refreshes about 5-6 days then, as an altoholic, I might be interested.Just another one off potion and you can forget it.</blockquote>I clasify it as garbage becasue it is a potion. If you read it says 1 - 6 hour 100% xp. It is nothign more than a normal potion that lasts 6 hours. after that it is gone. Thus Garbage.

Hirofortis

10-17-2012, 08:03 PM

Hey I got a great ideo for your SOE. How about you put all the old expansions on SC when they have been out a year. That is the only way you will see me buy any of them for my kids. And why should you care at that point. At least you get soemthing for them.

Mystikreign

10-17-2012, 08:08 PM

<cite>Hirofortis wrote:</cite><blockquote>Hey I got a great ideo for your SOE. How about you put all the old expansions on SC when they have been out a year. That is the only way you will see me buy any of them for my kids. And why should you care at that point. At least you get soemthing for them.</blockquote>That is an awesome idea. I think more people would be willing to come back or get them for kids or for secondary accts, if this was made possible. If only SOE will listen.

Brigh

10-17-2012, 10:23 PM

<cite>Tyrus@Butcherblock wrote:</cite><blockquote>DoF's pre-release cost at 29.95 compared to CoE's 59.95?DoF got more stuffs and loaded for 10 more levels compared to CoE for miserly 3 new levels and more expensive with same old SC items that was available for long time, then why they are on those stuffs that we dont need, we can still buy them on SC.these are not new stuffs. just another recycled consumables.where are the "prestige" new house zone?by the way, STOP making excuses! and NO to those "part 2, part 3" update patches that we been experienced with DoV's split patches instead of "Full-Blown" one-deal expansion?DoV still feel lot of areas missing that should be there long time ago, i dont think Skyshrine is final part, there few more still missing. i assumed that "Azure Spire Islands" by other name, might be high up in the sky similar to KoS theme but more frozen everfrost theme in the sky.by the way, what is announced date of launching CoE?</blockquote>We are still missing the Siren's Grotto, which I thought was said was going to be in DoV content.

Absyntheea

10-17-2012, 10:30 PM

kenmei071

10-17-2012, 10:46 PM

well these boards didn't exist since the last time I posted (freeport player). You broke me off from this game when you released AoD and reneg'd the promise made of 'every expansion but last for free'. Especially the part where you kept us in the dark until AoD's release...classy move.Your promise then was a new plan of 'all future content would be free' and all future expansions would be like AoD, defined as 'feature packs'.So what is it now? You have my attention, I looked and low and behold, you're charging for content, lol.but wait, ok, all content is free if you buy this expac... but not AoD, and the merc cannot be used without an AoD purchase. So essentially $100 to get up to date? That was the price for being up to date last go around and why so many of us left.So, I went to EQ1 for it's ftp release after you broke our hearts here, only to find you release a f2p eq1 without gear unlockers, why? Why would you continue to alienate your playerbase with shady practices and just not be up front, give a good deal and get the most out of a happy playerbase? Seriously, you haven't changed in any way, Planetside 2 is destined to be the same obviously.Just do the right thing, but for some reason, you can't! Well, good luck with that. So many opportunities lost by SOE, and only yourselves to blame.

Moldylocks

10-17-2012, 11:54 PM

<cite>Torryn@Antonia Bayle wrote:</cite><blockquote>Here is an unaltered side-by-side comparison of this year's two expansions:<img src="http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff125/ChromeTiger/EQ2/2012comparison.jpg" width="900" height="661" />Is there really anything else left to say about how wrong this is?</blockquote>When its a side-by-side comparison like that, you really have to shake your head and wonder what they are trying to pull. Really, a bunch of SC consumables? I can't see anyone justifying the extra cash payment for such an enemic CE, merc or not. Well, there is nothing compelling here for me. Pass.

denmom

10-18-2012, 01:11 AM

I mentioned this in another thread on this subject, but figured I'd drop my few copper here as well.Since the merc needs to have AoD to even be used, why not have AoD included in the CE version only? It really does not make sense to offer this on the CE yet not have what it needs to work. It's like someone buying a car only to not have the keys or the distributor cap missing. Yeah, you have the nice shiny item, but you can't do anything with it.

Brigh

10-18-2012, 01:21 AM

I'm sure starting tomorrow, people at SoE Live will be commenting on it.

Orionza

10-18-2012, 08:39 AM

I rarely post on the forums but had to for this. Both my sister and I were planning on buying a Collector's Edition copy for the first time this time. I missed several previous ones and am still kicking myself that I didn't buy the CE with the Lavastorm house. I was really looking forward to owning my first CE with this game.But then, I saw we are not getting a house in this CE. Now both of us don't want to buy it. Even the preorder standard edition is so very light. One other person on our server also mentioned they had wanted to get the CE for the first time this time, but if there were no additions made to it, would not be purchasing it.I was very disappointed when I saw the inclusions in this expansion, and so were others. I won't be buying it unless a home is added. A lot of us are careful what we buy these days and we need to see some real added value when spending any extra money or we just don't buy.Thank you for your consideration!

Pakhet

10-18-2012, 02:15 PM

<cite>Moldylocks wrote:</cite><blockquote><cite>Torryn@Antonia Bayle wrote:</cite><blockquote>Here is an unaltered side-by-side comparison of this year's two expansions:<img src="http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff125/ChromeTiger/EQ2/2012comparison.jpg" width="900" height="661" />Is there really anything else left to say about how wrong this is?</blockquote>When its a side-by-side comparison like that, you really have to shake your head and wonder what they are trying to pull. Really, a bunch of SC consumables? I can't see anyone justifying the extra cash payment for such an enemic CE, merc or not. Well, there is nothing compelling here for me. Pass.</blockquote>For me, every other CE has been passable because I don't care about houses, or house items, house pets, etc. I don't decorate. I have 10+ mounts already, don't care much about a mount with no stats. The merc however, does tempt me, if they'd release some info on it that is. <img src="/smilies/9d71f0541cff0a302a0309c5079e8dee.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />

Ryptide

10-18-2012, 04:27 PM

What other sources will be offering a digital version? i.e. Amazon, Gamestop.. etc. If I can't pay for it at a my local store, I would like to at least be able to purchase it via a source I trust with my credit card information.

Brigh

10-18-2012, 06:55 PM

<cite>Ryptide@Permafrost wrote:</cite><blockquote>What other sources will be offering a digital version? i.e. <a href="https://www.google.com/#hl=en&sugexp=les%3B&gs_nf=3&tok=_Q2cj8XYwDxQtiNFzl09gw&cp=10&gs_id=12&xhr=t&q=amazon+hacked&pf=p&safe=off&sclient=psy-ab&oq=amazon+hac&gs_l=&pbx=1&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.&fp=4c2eae71f11549e3&bpcl=35466521&biw=1097&bih=567" target="_blank">Amazon</a>, <a href="https://www.google.com/#hl=en&safe=off&sclient=psy-ab&q=gamestop+accounts+hacked&oq=gamestop+accounts+hacked&gs_l=hp.3...24424.27648.3.27842.9.9.0.0.0.4.287.19 28.2-8.8.0.les%3B..0.0...1c.1._EvbBysc3yY&pbx=1&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.&fp=4c2eae71f11549e3&bpcl=35466521&biw=1097&bih=567" target="_blank">Gamestop</a>.. etc. If I can't pay for it at a my local store, I would like to at least be able to purchase it via a source I trust with my credit card information.</blockquote><img src="/eq2/images/smilies/97ada74b88049a6d50a6ed40898a03d7.gif" border="0" />I have paid via cc for years with SoE with no problem.

Moiya

10-18-2012, 07:34 PM

STILL waiting to hear when preorder ends, so I can make up my mind for sure wat I'm getting even though we are still getting screwed on the CE this time around

Amekoi

10-18-2012, 10:54 PM

I think this makes the first expansion I'm just not excited about at all.What happened to all my fluff swag? Armors, horses, pets, houses... all those things seem like they're pretty easy to toss in with the preorder to make it worth my time and my money. Instead, I looked at what I would be getting, went "meh", and I'm just not sure if it's worth getting the expansion at all.Very very disappointing.

swedago

10-19-2012, 01:44 AM

More information on the CE Werewolf Merc =)

Zergosch

10-19-2012, 02:46 AM

I want a pre-order price for the normal version <img src="/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /> i dont care about the merc <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/49869fe8223507d7223db3451e5321aa.gif" border="0" />Beside of that, i want one price for all of us <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/b2eb59423fbf5fa39342041237025880.gif" border="0" />

Kathlean

10-19-2012, 03:42 AM

I press "buy now" $59.99 and then I come to a "log in" page. I log in, but now the "buy now" button is greyed out. As the amount is in danish kroner this problem maybe is only for danish customers. Please let your SOE computerfolks fix the error.

Leko

10-19-2012, 09:05 AM

<div>Will SOELive attendes have the chance to pay an upgrade fee for the CE?</div>

Wingrider01

10-19-2012, 10:01 AM

<cite>Brigh wrote:</cite><blockquote><cite>Ryptide@Permafrost wrote:</cite><blockquote>What other sources will be offering a digital version? i.e. <a href="https://www.google.com/#hl=en&sugexp=les%3B&gs_nf=3&tok=_Q2cj8XYwDxQtiNFzl09gw&cp=10&gs_id=12&xhr=t&q=amazon+hacked&pf=p&safe=off&sclient=psy-ab&oq=amazon+hac&gs_l=&pbx=1&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.&fp=4c2eae71f11549e3&bpcl=35466521&biw=1097&bih=567" target="_blank">Amazon</a>, <a href="https://www.google.com/#hl=en&safe=off&sclient=psy-ab&q=gamestop+accounts+hacked&oq=gamestop+accounts+hacked&gs_l=hp.3...24424.27648.3.27842.9.9.0.0.0.4.287.19 28.2-8.8.0.les%3B..0.0...1c.1._EvbBysc3yY&pbx=1&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.&fp=4c2eae71f11549e3&bpcl=35466521&biw=1097&bih=567" target="_blank">Gamestop</a>.. etc. If I can't pay for it at a my local store, I would like to at least be able to purchase it via a source I trust with my credit card information.</blockquote><img src="/eq2/images/smilies/97ada74b88049a6d50a6ed40898a03d7.gif" border="0" />I have paid via cc for years with SoE with no problem.</blockquote>+1 have you the same dedicated credit card to pay for eq / eq2 since 1999, have never seen any charges on it other then the subscription. Card is not used for anything else. So I guess that is a prety solid indicator that you can "trust soe" and not listen to the FUD

Wingrider01

10-19-2012, 10:10 AM

<cite>Mohee wrote:</cite><blockquote>BOX EDITION PLZ! I'm not handing over my Debit/Credit card to SOE.You said and I quote...<cite>Dexella wrote:</cite><blockquote> we will no longer accept Station Cash as a payment method for Expansions and DLC Packs. Real-world currency will be the only way to purchase these products.</blockquote>Hello?! I thought cash money was "real-world currency." Matter of fact, technically debit/credit is VIRTUAL currency.</blockquote>they are only accepting "cash money" and "real world currency" you are confusing fantasy "Virtual Currency" with tangeble "virtual currency" a credt / debit card is backs by real world funds in realy world banks that woll make good on the utilzation of it for purchase anywhere in the real world, where as Station cash is defined as "virtual world currency" simple becasue would love to see how you would pay for a dinner an Emerle's or to put petrol in your car with this type of currency - not ginna happen

sorie67

10-19-2012, 11:42 AM

When will it be release? Don't see a release date on the announcement.

redwoodtreesprite

10-19-2012, 02:05 PM

<cite>Kathlean wrote:</cite><blockquote>I press "buy now" $59.99 and then I come to a "log in" page. I log in, but now the "buy now" button is greyed out. As the amount is in danish kroner this problem maybe is only for danish customers. Please let your SOE computerfolks fix the error.</blockquote>After you log in and get to the select version to buy page, select a version. Then the buy button will un-grey.

Ryptide

10-19-2012, 09:28 PM

<cite>Brigh wrote:</cite><blockquote><cite>Ryptide@Permafrost wrote:</cite><blockquote>What other sources will be offering a digital version? i.e. <a href="https://www.google.com/#hl=en&sugexp=les%3B&gs_nf=3&tok=_Q2cj8XYwDxQtiNFzl09gw&cp=10&gs_id=12&xhr=t&q=amazon+hacked&pf=p&safe=off&sclient=psy-ab&oq=amazon+hac&gs_l=&pbx=1&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.&fp=4c2eae71f11549e3&bpcl=35466521&biw=1097&bih=567" target="_blank">Amazon</a>, <a href="https://www.google.com/#hl=en&safe=off&sclient=psy-ab&q=gamestop+accounts+hacked&oq=gamestop+accounts+hacked&gs_l=hp.3...24424.27648.3.27842.9.9.0.0.0.4.287.19 28.2-8.8.0.les%3B..0.0...1c.1._EvbBysc3yY&pbx=1&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.&fp=4c2eae71f11549e3&bpcl=35466521&biw=1097&bih=567" target="_blank">Gamestop</a>.. etc. If I can't pay for it at a my local store, I would like to at least be able to purchase it via a source I trust with my credit card information.</blockquote><img src="/eq2/images/smilies/97ada74b88049a6d50a6ed40898a03d7.gif" border="0" />I have paid via cc for years with SoE with no problem.</blockquote>Good for you. I've had numerous billing errors, as have many others.

Brigh

10-20-2012, 12:18 AM

Anyone else notice the lack of enthusiasm when Holly mentioned the CE on the EQ II keynote?

HotRod

10-20-2012, 01:27 AM

<cite>Dexella wrote:</cite><blockquote> we will no longer accept Station Cash as a payment method for Expansions and DLC Packs. Real-world currency will be the only way to purchase these products.So once I give you money it's no longer 'Real money'? Um, forget any future sales of SC to me then.</blockquote>

Anastasie

10-20-2012, 01:29 PM

November 13th is the current launch date that was announced at soelive. At least in the past, preorders were available through the day before launch - no official word on this expac...I do agree the CE edition seems really underwhelming. Where is the unique mount or house or something tangible that isn't a cop-out consumable from SC???

Brigh

10-20-2012, 03:37 PM

This just in: Holly just said WW merc will be either a paladin or healer choice. Current merc paladin last news I heard still fails to heal himself or others properly, or use his ward.

Hirofortis

10-20-2012, 04:12 PM

<cite>Brigh wrote:</cite><blockquote>This just in: Holly just said WW merc will be either a paladin or healer choice. Current merc paladin last news I heard still fails to heal himself or others properly, or use his ward.</blockquote>Yes, they just decided that. Now the bigger questions:<ul><li>Are they one per character?</li><li>Are they mastered?</li><li>What type of healer? </li><li>Why would I use the CE merc over the MAstered Inq merc from SS?</li></ul><div>Also can we get a screen shot of the memorial tapestry?</div>

denmom

10-20-2012, 05:41 PM

<cite>Brigh wrote:</cite><blockquote>This just in: Holly just said WW merc will be either a paladin or healer choice. Current merc paladin last news I heard still fails to heal himself or others properly, or use his ward.</blockquote>When you say "healer choice" do you mean we can choose what type of healer it is? Or is it we take the healer option and it's whatever SOE has decided it would be?Sorry for the question, but want to make sure I'm not misreading or misunderstanding. <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />

Grumble69

10-20-2012, 07:39 PM

All I can figure is that they don't want CE preorders. I can kinda understand holding off til the panel. It builds hype and gets the word out. But dang. Just give out the info already. :p

Brigh

10-20-2012, 07:43 PM

<cite>Pheep@Unrest wrote:</cite><blockquote><cite>Brigh wrote:</cite><blockquote>This just in: Holly just said WW merc will be either a paladin or healer choice. Current merc paladin last news I heard still fails to heal himself or others properly, or use his ward.</blockquote>When you say "healer choice" do you mean we can choose what type of healer it is? Or is it we take the healer option and it's whatever SOE has decided it would be?Sorry for the question, but want to make sure I'm not misreading or misunderstanding. <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" /></blockquote><a href="http://www.twitch.tv/soe/b/336263268" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.twitch.tv/soe/b/336263268</a>

Onurissa

10-21-2012, 01:26 PM

<cite>Hirofortis wrote:</cite><blockquote><cite>Brigh wrote:</cite><blockquote>This just in: Holly just said WW merc will be either a paladin or healer choice. Current merc paladin last news I heard still fails to heal himself or others properly, or use his ward.</blockquote>Yes, they just decided that. Now the bigger questions:<ul><li>Are they one per character?</li><li>Are they mastered?</li><li>What type of healer? </li><li>Why would I use the CE merc over the MAstered Inq merc from SS?</li></ul><div>Also can we get a screen shot of the memorial tapestry?</div></blockquote>This. Any new info on these questions?

Xianthia

10-21-2012, 09:01 PM

<cite>Onurissa@Antonia Bayle wrote:</cite><blockquote><cite>Hirofortis wrote:</cite><blockquote><cite>Brigh wrote:</cite><blockquote>This just in: Holly just said WW merc will be either a paladin or healer choice. Current merc paladin last news I heard still fails to heal himself or others properly, or use his ward.</blockquote>Yes, they just decided that. Now the bigger questions:<ul><li>Are they one per character?</li><li>Are they mastered?</li><li>What type of healer? </li><li>Why would I use the CE merc over the MAstered Inq merc from SS?</li></ul><div>Also can we get a screen shot of the memorial tapestry?</div></blockquote>This. Any new info on these questions?</blockquote>A bit more details on the merc would make my decision on which version of the expac I'd order. Also, when will pre-orders be over? Didn't see anything about that either. Thanks for the answers <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />

Rainmare

10-21-2012, 09:02 PM

they way they describe it is a token you use from claim that allows you to see the merc. so I imagine it is 1 per account, you pick which he'll be, pally or healer, and that's that.I imagine tha the CE merc will be like the SoE Live merc. which is in between Elite/regular.th mastered SS guy is only mastered I beleive while in SS. he's naturally stronger there.the way the talked about the in between on the SoE live vamp merc was his had hp/mana/stats like an elite, spells more like a regular, except he had some really nice really nasty 'special' abilities. and he was an SK.so I imagine our 'were' merc woul dbe similar. eletite stats, regular level spells, and some really nasty/nice special abilities just for him in whatever role you pick for him.seeing as he was supposed to be just a paladin originally, I bet dollars to doughnuts his 'healer' version is a templar.

Kinvore

10-22-2012, 08:56 AM

The only reason why I'd buy the CE is for the merc, and even then only if it's at (or close to) Elite status. SOE please give some specifics. Between my girlfriend and I we have four accounts and may consider getting at least two CEs IF the new merc is good enough.

Onurissa

10-22-2012, 10:39 AM

Still no details on merc for us? How can you expect us to preorder when we dont know what we are getting. Ive set my preorder in, but i will be cancelling it if i dont get some details soon.

Xianthia

10-22-2012, 12:26 PM

I have two specific questions regarding the merc - where does the merc fall in the whole scheme of mercs? Regular merc ability, Elite merc, rare merc, or in between any of those. Also, will it be one per character (I'm assuming the answer to this one is yes, but I'd like clear confirmation).There was no date given as to when the pre-orders would be closed, so in that regard, the time is of the essence and all of that <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />

CoLD MeTaL

10-22-2012, 12:46 PM

Wish they had mentioned they were killing boxing before i purchased.

Brigh

10-22-2012, 01:40 PM

I would like an item that gives you the option to summon either one at any time, not an item that gives you the option to summon one then that is your only choice forever. Need a tank? Summon paladin. Need a healer? Summon healer.

Hirofortis

10-23-2012, 12:38 PM

Hey SOE,I have this bridge I will sell you. It is a great bridge and it comes with the following if you order now:<ul><li>Complimentary Hobo's living under the bridge. (They pick up the trash)</li><li>Some trolls - to eat the hobos if there gets to be to many.</li></ul><div>Act now and get a special collecters edition </div><div><ul><li>Comes with a police mercenary to make sure the trolls only eat the hobos</li><li>A framed certificate of ownership</li></ul><div>Act now as this is a limited time offer. </div></div><div></div><div>Would you buy this? No. And yet you ask us to buy something from you with just as much credibility that it is something we want without showing us anything about it. </div><div></div><div>Come on and give us some info so we can decide if it is worth it. As it stands your silence is deafening!!!</div><div></div><div></div>

Calthine

10-23-2012, 04:12 PM

<cite>Onurissa@Antonia Bayle wrote:</cite><blockquote>Still no details on merc for us? How can you expect us to preorder when we dont know what we are getting. Ive set my preorder in, but i will be cancelling it if i dont get some details soon.</blockquote>They just decided this weekend to make it a choice between Paladin and Healer, so they probably do not have details yet. They did say it was one per character. There's travel time, recovery and Monday Meetings, I'm sure they'll get it to us <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />

Onurissa

10-23-2012, 04:20 PM

<cite>Calthine wrote:</cite><blockquote><cite>Onurissa@Antonia Bayle wrote:</cite><blockquote>Still no details on merc for us? How can you expect us to preorder when we dont know what we are getting. Ive set my preorder in, but i will be cancelling it if i dont get some details soon.</blockquote>They just decided this weekend to make it a choice between Paladin and Healer, so they probably do not have details yet. They did say it was one per character. There's travel time, recovery and Monday Meetings, I'm sure they'll get it to us <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" /></blockquote>I only saw them say the SOE Live VAMP merc was one per acct but not the werewolf one? Can you give a link to this?

Hirofortis

10-23-2012, 04:34 PM

<cite>Calthine wrote:</cite><blockquote><cite>Onurissa@Antonia Bayle wrote:</cite><blockquote>Still no details on merc for us? How can you expect us to preorder when we dont know what we are getting. Ive set my preorder in, but i will be cancelling it if i dont get some details soon.</blockquote>They just decided this weekend to make it a choice between Paladin and Healer, so they probably do not have details yet. They did say it was one per character. There's travel time, recovery and Monday Meetings, I'm sure they'll get it to us <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" /></blockquote>I have seen all the videos and didnot see where they said anythign about it for the CE. With that being said, they don't have a heck of a lot of time since the xpac comes out in less than 3 weeks. Additionaly they could take 5 minutes to say we are working on getting you these answers. If I did not communicate with my customers I would be fired. Maybe they have not learned what customer care is. If they would like I can point them to some good companys to help them.

denmom

10-23-2012, 04:56 PM

<cite>Hirofortis wrote:</cite><blockquote><cite>Calthine wrote:</cite><blockquote><cite>Onurissa@Antonia Bayle wrote:</cite><blockquote>Still no details on merc for us? How can you expect us to preorder when we dont know what we are getting. Ive set my preorder in, but i will be cancelling it if i dont get some details soon.</blockquote>They just decided this weekend to make it a choice between Paladin and Healer, so they probably do not have details yet. They did say it was one per character. There's travel time, recovery and Monday Meetings, I'm sure they'll get it to us <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" /></blockquote>I have seen all the videos and didnot see where they said anythign about it for the CE. With that being said, they don't have a heck of a lot of time since the xpac comes out in less than 3 weeks. Additionaly they could take 5 minutes to say we are working on getting you these answers. If I did not communicate with my customers I would be fired. Maybe they have not learned what customer care is. If they would like I can point them to some good companys to help them.</blockquote>It was in the CoE panel, Holly gives a little info on the CE merc. There is a vid for it. It's towards the end or so, where there's Q&A.<a href="http://www.twitch.tv/soe/b/336263268">http://www.twitch.tv/soe/b/336263268</a>

Hirofortis

10-23-2012, 06:56 PM

<cite>Pheep@Unrest wrote:</cite><blockquote><cite>Hirofortis wrote:</cite><blockquote><cite>Calthine wrote:</cite><blockquote><cite>Onurissa@Antonia Bayle wrote:</cite><blockquote>Still no details on merc for us? How can you expect us to preorder when we dont know what we are getting. Ive set my preorder in, but i will be cancelling it if i dont get some details soon.</blockquote>They just decided this weekend to make it a choice between Paladin and Healer, so they probably do not have details yet. They did say it was one per character. There's travel time, recovery and Monday Meetings, I'm sure they'll get it to us <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" /></blockquote>I have seen all the videos and didnot see where they said anythign about it for the CE. With that being said, they don't have a heck of a lot of time since the xpac comes out in less than 3 weeks. Additionaly they could take 5 minutes to say we are working on getting you these answers. If I did not communicate with my customers I would be fired. Maybe they have not learned what customer care is. If they would like I can point them to some good companys to help them.</blockquote>It was in the CoE panel, Holly gives a little info on the CE merc. There is a vid for it. It's towards the end or so, where there's Q&A.<a href="http://www.twitch.tv/soe/b/336263268">http://www.twitch.tv/soe/b/336263268</a></blockquote>If you are refering to 26:56 on the video when Holly comes to the mic.Wanted to make a quick announcement about the collector's edition mercenary.We've defined it as a werewolfThe class is gonna be a PaladinBut based on some of the conversations we are going to release a paladin and a healer type.She walks away from the mic here. Next guy speaks.You will get to choose between one of the two which one you want to claim.They will be illusion mercenaries.That is all there was that I could hear. If you have further information on this, do tell, becasue from what I heard nothing was said about any of the questions we have asked. With that being said, SOE, please answer the questions.

Tyrus Dracofire

10-23-2012, 07:21 PM

obviously, they seem didnt answer my question for months about "house deed transfer", meaning that can move to one of your alts of choice.wanting few of my house transfer to some of my other characters, one of character now has maxed house cap.maybe a small fee of 500 SC or other way to switch the ownership.

cassleiner

10-24-2012, 03:58 PM

I am also extremely disappointed in the extras from the pre-order for the Collector's Edition. I was really looking forward to a new house or something else awesome like they have offered in the past.These cosumable items are a joke. I'm simply not interested in them at all. There is absolutely no incentive for me to buy the CE over the Standard version. I'm even disappointed in the offerings with the standard version.This is just... fail.

Kasar

10-24-2012, 07:47 PM

For the extra money, you get:A reskinned Jennis Proudhilt (you wouldn't expect a new AI script), a tapestry, and some potions.Why isn't the CE upgrade available through SC? It's exactly the sorts of things that are in the store.

Xianthia

10-25-2012, 01:47 AM

<cite>cassleiner wrote:</cite><blockquote>I am also extremely disappointed in the extras from the pre-order for the Collector's Edition. I was really looking forward to a new house or something else awesome like they have offered in the past.These cosumable items are a joke. I'm simply not interested in them at all. There is absolutely no incentive for me to buy the CE over the Standard version. I'm even disappointed in the offerings with the standard version.This is just... fail.</blockquote>For me it's not disappointment but confused at why there are no answers to these questions yet. I'd like to make the most informed decision I can on the purchase.

Onurissa

10-25-2012, 08:04 AM

<cite>Xianthia wrote:</cite><blockquote><cite>cassleiner wrote:</cite><blockquote>I am also extremely disappointed in the extras from the pre-order for the Collector's Edition. I was really looking forward to a new house or something else awesome like they have offered in the past.These cosumable items are a joke. I'm simply not interested in them at all. There is absolutely no incentive for me to buy the CE over the Standard version. I'm even disappointed in the offerings with the standard version.This is just... fail.</blockquote>For me it's not disappointment but confused at why there are no answers to these questions yet. I'd like to make the most informed decision I can on the purchase.</blockquote>This. I just want some answers before i can decide for sure which i want.

Drupal

10-25-2012, 09:32 AM

Happy not to buy this any time soon and wait until I can get it for a few dollars somewhere.

BrandX505

10-25-2012, 11:06 AM

I recently came back to SOE games after getting bored with WoW and others. I am/was liking the "new" SOE that seemed to be doing customer service much better than in the past. (They used to just ignore stuff like bugs and anything they didn't want to deal with). I see they are back to the norm.Sadly I'm paid in full now for 1 year all access pass. =(

Afista

10-25-2012, 11:27 AM

We still have 3 accounts that we are not pre-ordering on without more info.What strength is this merc? Tougher than city hired ones?Picture of the tapestry?Is anything being added to the CE to actually make it desireable? A house? A mount? Consumable items are just pretty weak.Please tell us something before it's too late to pre-order.

Sharann

10-25-2012, 12:41 PM

It would have been nice to have someone from SOE tell us "listen guys we're working on the bits & pieces and you'll get full info and pics for merc & tapestry + an additional house / mount - make it a choice why not (yeah I know I'm dreaming) on date xx-xx-xxxx".Instead nothing <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/9d71f0541cff0a302a0309c5079e8dee.gif" border="0" />

Ashlie

10-25-2012, 02:38 PM

It was mentioned at Fan Faire (err SoE Live), that those who attended would be able their standard edition to the collector's edition when the expansion goes live. My question is will the upgrade price be the difference between the standard price and the pre-order collector's price or the post-launch collector's price?

Koleg

10-25-2012, 04:02 PM

<cite>Ashlie@Mistmoore wrote:</cite><blockquote>It was mentioned at Fan Faire (err SoE Live), that those who attended would be able their standard edition to the collector's edition when the expansion goes live. My question is will the upgrade price be the difference between the standard price and the pre-order collector's price or the post-launch collector's price?</blockquote>I thought that Fanfaire attendee's Historically were granted the next SE x-pak with admission... And this is not an answer to your question only an observaion.<ul><li>SE = 39.99 (40 bucks pre & post-launch)</li><li>CE prelaunch 59.99 (60 bucks) or post-launch 89.99 (90 bucks)</li></ul>Would SOE actually try and charge FF attendee's 50 bucks for a SE to CE upgrade, when they could just have bought the CE without bothering with the SE or the FF for 10 bucks more from the get-go?

redwoodtreesprite

10-25-2012, 04:04 PM

<cite>Afista wrote:</cite><blockquote>We still have 3 accounts that we are not pre-ordering on without more info.What strength is this merc? Tougher than city hired ones?</blockquote>There was the mention of it being illusion, which to me suggests no better than the paladin we already can get. As for what type of healer, that is still unknown.

Ashlie

10-25-2012, 05:49 PM

<cite>Koleg@Unrest_old wrote:</cite><blockquote><cite>Ashlie@Mistmoore wrote:</cite><blockquote>It was mentioned at Fan Faire (err SoE Live), that those who attended would be able their standard edition to the collector's edition when the expansion goes live. My question is will the upgrade price be the difference between the standard price and the pre-order collector's price or the post-launch collector's price?</blockquote>I thought that Fanfaire attendee's Historically were granted the next SE x-pak with admission... And this is not an answer to your question only an observaion.<ul><li>SE = 39.99 (40 bucks pre & post-launch)</li><li>CE prelaunch 59.99 (60 bucks) or post-launch 89.99 (90 bucks)</li></ul>Would SOE actually try and charge FF attendee's 50 bucks for a SE to CE upgrade, when they could just have bought the CE without bothering with the SE or the FF for 10 bucks more from the get-go?</blockquote>That's why I'm asking. The last time they let us upgrade, it was an option when going through pre-orders. We didn't have to wait until the game launched.

Dexella

10-25-2012, 06:57 PM

I have some answers for you! <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" /> (1) The items in the Standard and Collector's Editions will be one per character. The only exception to this is the AA Boost feature, which is limited to two per account. (2) The mercenary design is still being worked out. The decision to make it either a healer or a Paladin was just made this weekend at SOE Live. Factors including type of healer, stats, upkeep, etc. are still being determined. We will update you once this is finalized. You will need to own Age of Discovery in order to use the mercenary. (3) I'm working on getting screenshots of the cloak and other items. Those will be posted in another thread. (4) The expansion will only be available in digital download from <a href="http://www.everquest2.com." target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.everquest2.com.</a> There will not be a boxed version.(5) The preorder ends at 11:59pm on November 12th. The expansion launches on November 13th. ~Dexella

Hirofortis

10-25-2012, 07:09 PM

<cite>Dexella wrote:</cite><blockquote>I have some answers for you! <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" /> (1) The items in the Standard and Collector's Editions will be one per character. The only exception to this is the AA Boost feature, which is limited to two per account. (2) The mercenary design is still being worked out. The decision to make it either a healer or a Paladin was just made this weekend at SOE Live. Factors including type of healer, stats, upkeep, etc. are still being determined. We will update you once this is finalized. You will need to own Age of Discovery in order to use the mercenary. (3) I'm working on getting screenshots of the cloak and other items. Those will be posted in another thread. (4) The expansion will only be available in digital download from <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.everquest2.com." target="_blank">www.everquest2.com.</a> There will not be a boxed version.(5) The preorder ends at 11:59pm on November 12th. The expansion launches on November 13th. ~Dexella</blockquote>Appreciate the answers. More than willing to wait on the merc answers.

ghost_57

10-25-2012, 07:41 PM

Is the Hero’s Blessing of Experience a 1 shot 6 hour xp potion , per char?

Dexella

10-25-2012, 08:14 PM

<cite>ghost_57 wrote:</cite><blockquote>Is the Hero’s Blessing of Experience a 1 shot 6 hour xp potion , per char?</blockquote>Depends on what you mean by "one shot..."It is one per character.Yes, it is consumable and will disappear after 6 hours of use. However, that is six hours of play time. So, for example, if you log in for one hour per day, it will last you six days. You don't have to have a six hour marathon of play time (you can if you want! <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" /> You just don't have to do it that way).

denmom

10-25-2012, 09:24 PM

<cite>Dexella wrote:</cite><blockquote>I have some answers for you! <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" /> (1) The items in the Standard and Collector's Editions will be one per character. The only exception to this is the AA Boost feature, which is limited to two per account. (2) The mercenary design is still being worked out. The decision to make it either a healer or a Paladin was just made this weekend at SOE Live. Factors including type of healer, stats, upkeep, etc. are still being determined. We will update you once this is finalized. You will need to own Age of Discovery in order to use the mercenary. (3) I'm working on getting screenshots of the cloak and other items. Those will be posted in another thread. (4) The expansion will only be available in digital download from <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.everquest2.com." target="_blank">www.everquest2.com.</a> There will not be a boxed version.(5) The preorder ends at 11:59pm on November 12th. The expansion launches on November 13th. ~Dexella</blockquote>The merc should really go with the more popular tank/healer, SK and Inquis from what I see running around on Unrest and on beta. Also, upkeep? You get a merc with the CE and still have to pay for it in game? Pay extra for the merc and still have to pay for it in game...that...bleh.I'd like to see a merc token, one that you can use to choose whatever type you want, and you don't pay for its upkeep. Standard hireling, not elite, no upkeep. Hell, I'd buy it.

Dexella

10-25-2012, 10:08 PM

Update per @WindstalkerEQ2 on Twitter:"In the Chains of Eternity Collectors Edition, you will get access to a paladin and templar werewolf mercenary. Yay!"

Juggercap

10-25-2012, 10:25 PM

<cite>Dexella wrote:</cite><blockquote>Update per @WindstalkerEQ2 on Twitter:"In the Chains of Eternity Collectors Edition, you will get access to a paladin and templar werewolf mercenary. Yay!"</blockquote>Thank you for relaying the message....and TD VIKINGS

redwoodtreesprite

10-26-2012, 01:18 PM

OK, here's two questions:1. Will we have just one chance to choose the type, or will we be able to hire both the paladin and templar mercs? (Only one merc at a time of course.)2. Will it cost anything to rehire the merc if we need another type for a while? Example being if I need to switch to a heavy dps merc for soloing a dungeon, then want to hire the templar "werewolf" again when I really need a healer? Make it no rehire fee to do so for the special merc and it will be a good deal finally for the special edition.

Raienya

10-27-2012, 02:19 PM

Get rid of the potions, as they can be purchased with SC. Replace them with a prestige home and mount.Fixed.

Raienya

10-27-2012, 03:48 PM

<cite>Absyntheea@Crushbone wrote:</cite><blockquote><cite>Torryn@Antonia Bayle wrote:</cite><blockquote>Here is an unaltered side-by-side comparison of this year's two expansions:<img src="http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff125/ChromeTiger/EQ2/2012comparison.jpg" width="900" height="661" />Is there really anything else left to say about how wrong this is?</blockquote>THIS!! Wow..</blockquote>No kidding. Everquest got SIXTEEN things, including a house, paintings, and other cool stuff, and we get at best a merc and a tapestry for the same price?UNFAIR. Come up with more things, or prepare for a big, loud THUD when this goes live.

Xenxex

10-27-2012, 07:42 PM

Are you guys going to patch live servers monday so we can actually enjoy the xpac content come the midnight of release or will we have to wait until its patched that tuesday?

Thothe

10-27-2012, 10:56 PM

Can access to the expansion be gifted or when you buy it, is it automatically added to your account instead of granting a key that could be given?

Mysstie

10-28-2012, 03:32 AM

Since all the potions/globe things are useless to me (I still have stacks of XP potions on all my toons), the Collector's Ed has two things: The Tapestry and the Merc. I use the SK Merc out of Neriak with all my toons (granted most of them are Wardens). I really only make alts for new Tradeskills. I'm not sure how well a match a Paladin or Templar merc would fit with my Wardens. I tried the normal Paladin and fired that guy after the first trial LOL. So, $10 for a Tapestry and $10 for a Merc of questionable use. Still waiting to see if there's any upkeep cost for this merc. I think I'd rather spend that extra $20 on just regular Station Cash at this point. Hmmm...

Brigh

10-28-2012, 05:08 AM

I and many others have already said multiple times that the paladin merc is crap. He fails to use his heal and ward spells. He only maybe uses LH and any heal procs from combat spells which are insufficient.

Anestacia

10-28-2012, 01:27 PM

Fan faire question. I assume the fan faire edition is regular and not collectors. Is it going to be possible to upgrade to the collectors edition? If so, will we be able to upgrade to the preorder price or will it be the 89.99 price? Also Fan Faire related; Will that copy have the preorder bonus in it? Thank you.

Xianthia

10-29-2012, 02:17 AM

<cite>Xianthia wrote:</cite><blockquote>I have two specific questions regarding the merc - where does the merc fall in the whole scheme of mercs? Regular merc ability, Elite merc, rare merc, or in between any of those. Also, will it be one per character (I'm assuming the answer to this one is yes, but I'd like clear confirmation).</blockquote>Thanks for answering through when pre-orders will be available. Still waiting on the answer(s) regarding the merc.

Dessellion4

10-29-2012, 07:29 AM

Don't know if anyone's asked this but here goes nothing.When I click on 'What's Included' in the pre-order screen for the Collector's Edition it come up with something about a Tracking Facility. Can't say more than that because I'm at work and suddenly I can't access the pre-order page anymore.Does anyone know what this Tracking thing is?

General_Info

10-29-2012, 08:04 AM

well it wouldnt suprise me if it meant it picked up something on your work computer that is tracking what you do on it.perhap your employer put some tracking software on your work machine to see what you get upto.

Wolfsbaine

10-29-2012, 10:07 AM

Is the merc going to be 1 Per Char, or just one or two. Also are we paying the normal merc price or the price for the Elite ones. I am not too fond of what we are getting for CE, but I have gotten the CE Edition since TSO. Hated that expansion with a passion, but I guess I got a Doggy for $60. I would jump on it, if it were $29 for normal, and $39 for CE. It just seems like we are paying more for less lately. I stick around for the Nostalgia and the community. Sometimes I can even play around in some raid zones.

Dessellion4

10-29-2012, 01:36 PM

Ok at home now so I can be more precise.At pre-order clicking on Standard shows the items you get are:Entitlement: Chains of EternityIn-game item: CoE Digital Pre-Order Bonus Cloak of MourningClicking on Collector's shows as above plus the extra:Chains of Eternity Tracking Feature.What is it?

GCT

10-29-2012, 02:46 PM

Thank you for more facts, but my question has yet to be answered.Is this expansion only for max-level characters, or will there be something new for those that aren't?

Cyliena

10-29-2012, 07:06 PM

<cite>Afista wrote:</cite><blockquote>Picture of the tapestry?</blockquote>No idea why these aren't being posted on the forums as well, but Windstalker has shared two CE pics so far on twitter (a couple of days apart), the tapestry and the healer werewolf. I'm adding them to our expansion guide on zam as I see them for anyone who doesn't follow her on there.<a rel="nofollow" href="https://twitter.com/WindstalkerEQ2" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/WindstalkerEQ2</a><a rel="nofollow" href="http://eq2.zam.com/wiki/Chains_of_Eternity#Expansion_Goodies" target="_blank">http://eq2.zam.com/wiki/Chains_of_E...pansion_Goodies</a><cite>Arieltalia@Antonia Bayle wrote:</cite><blockquote>Thank you for more facts, but my question has yet to be answered.Is this expansion only for max-level characters, or will there be something new for those that aren't?</blockquote>So far on beta I've only seen things for level 92+ characters.

Mabelode

10-29-2012, 09:13 PM

I'm still disappointed with the additions the collector's edition offers, which pale in comparison to previous releases. The werewolf is OK, but I doubt I will want to use it with every character regardless of it being better or not.And if I'm not mistaken, the Firiona Vie Memorial Tapestry is a painting of Firiona's corpse. Not sure I want that hanging in every one of my homes.And the consumables are an insult to a Collector's Edition. It should be filled with things that last forever. I still like my Everfrost and Lavastorm homes, and griffon mount.

Windstalker

10-30-2012, 05:02 PM

As we have been putting together the details, I've been working with Dexella who will update the OP in this thread with the new info.A couple of quick answers:1. Mercs are per character. You can choose either the Templar or the Paladin Lujien (werewolf) in Freeport or Qeynos mercenary dens. They will both be available for you to hire on all your characters.2. The Collector's Edition mercs have significantly higher stats and confidence than the standard mercs (they can take a lot more of a challenge before they cower/debuff).3. The Collector's Edition mercs will cost the same to hire as the standard mercs.4. The Pre-Order for CoE will be available until the expansion goes live on Nov. 13 according to our Marketing team.I'll keep watching and chime in when I can answer stuff as we go along. We are still making some adjustments after getting player feedback. The mercs were changed a bit, for example. <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />

Ashlie

10-30-2012, 06:29 PM

<cite>Windstalker wrote:</cite><blockquote>4. The Pre-Order for CoE will be available until the expansion goes live on Nov. 13 according to our Marketing team.</blockquote>What about the upgrade price for those who went to SoE Live, since it was said we could upgrade when it went live? Will we be able to upgrade for $20 instead of $50 which is the difference in price once the expansion goes live?

Finora

10-30-2012, 06:33 PM

<cite>Windstalker wrote:</cite><blockquote>I'll keep watching and chime in when I can answer stuff as we go along. We are still making some adjustments after getting player feedback. The mercs were changed a bit, for example. <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" /></blockquote>That's good to hear. Most people I've talked to have been really disppointed that the collector's edition was just stuffed with potions you could get from the marketplace if you really wanted them.I personally would rather have the SC value of the potions than the potions themselves. If I do buy the CE (which is only slightly more likely now that the mercs have been changed) most of those potions would go unclaimed completely.What would be really nice, is if we had something a bit more lasting (like people have stated already). I love my houses & mounts from previous CEs.

Regolas

10-30-2012, 07:32 PM

Well I've pre ordered the standard edition for my two accounts. Can't justify $20 for a slightly better merc. Gonna keep hunting for the elites for my alts.

Dexella

10-30-2012, 07:38 PM

A few more answers to questions that have been posed recently...SOE Live Attendees:You will get the Cloak of Mourning (pre-order exclusive item) in your Standard Edition expansion. There will not be an upgrade available prior to launch day. On launch day, the upgrade from the Standard Edition to Collector's Edition will be available for $50. Level Cap Increase and Membership:Free, Silver, and Gold Members will all be able to access content from levels 91-95 as long as they have purchased the expansion. (Levels 1-90 are included as part of Free-to-Play content through Sentinel's Fate; Level 91-92 are part of Destiny of Velious, which is included in the purchase of Chains of Eternity. Levels 93-95 are only available if you buy CoE). ~Dexella

Cloudrat

10-31-2012, 02:31 AM

<cite>Dexella wrote:</cite><blockquote>A few more answers to questions that have been posed recently...SOE Live Attendees:You will get the Cloak of Mourning (pre-order exclusive item) in your Standard Edition expansion. There will not be an upgrade available prior to launch day. On launch day, the upgrade from the Standard Edition to Collector's Edition will be available for $50. Level Cap Increase and Membership:Free, Silver, and Gold Members will all be able to access content from levels 91-95 as long as they have purchased the expansion. (Levels 1-90 are included as part of Free-to-Play content through Sentinel's Fate; Level 91-92 are part of Destiny of Velious, which is included in the purchase of Chains of Eternity. Levels 93-95 are only available if you buy CoE). ~Dexella</blockquote>I think you should be giving the Live attendees the Collector's Edition to begin with, and since you are not, at least give them the opportunity to upgrade at preorder prices. You have them between a rock and hard place and you have already taken their money.

Ashlie

10-31-2012, 02:55 AM

<cite>Dexella wrote:</cite><blockquote>A few more answers to questions that have been posed recently...SOE Live Attendees:...There will not be an upgrade available prior to launch day. On launch day, the upgrade from the Standard Edition to Collector's Edition will be available for $50. ...~Dexella</blockquote>So, basically you want us to give you more money after launch day to upgrade to the CE then it would cost us to pre-order it right now, and basically throw away the item you gave us for attending Fan Faire...If that's the case, then I would rather have a key sent via email for the standard addition so it can be used an any account we might have instead of our main one, since that would be the one we'd be most likely to order the CE for if we're going to order it at all.Thinking that this may be the first CE that I don't get. That makes me sad.

feldon30

10-31-2012, 08:56 AM

<cite>Dexella wrote:</cite><blockquote>SOE Live Attendees:You will get the Cloak of Mourning (pre-order exclusive item) in your Standard Edition expansion. There will not be an upgrade available prior to launch day. On launch day, the upgrade from the Standard Edition to Collector's Edition will be available for $50.</blockquote>Wait...what?<img src="http://eq2wire.com/files/chains_of_eternity_preorder_4499.jpg" />So the Collector's Edition costs $5 MORE for SOE Live attendees than people who stayed home?

Cyliena

10-31-2012, 09:09 AM

<cite>feldon30 wrote:</cite><blockquote><cite>Dexella wrote:</cite><blockquote>SOE Live Attendees:You will get the Cloak of Mourning (pre-order exclusive item) in your Standard Edition expansion. There will not be an upgrade available prior to launch day. On launch day, the upgrade from the Standard Edition to Collector's Edition will be available for $50.</blockquote>Wait...what?<img src="http://eq2wire.com/files/chains_of_eternity_preorder_4499.jpg" />So the Collector's Edition costs $5 MORE for SOE Live attendees than people who stayed home?</blockquote>... Yeah, that makes no sense to me as well. Last time there was a CE upgrade option we only had to pay $20 for it. Here's my 2cp:1. All Access pass holders should automatically get the CE. Those are the people who forked over a *lot* more to attend Fan Faire.2. One day pass holders should have to pay the upgrade fee--and it's NOT an upgrade if you're making them pay $50... if that's the case, they would be better off pre-ordering the CE currently. $20, or at absolute worst, $30, sounds more reasonable. I'm sure the default cost of upgrading will be $50 and after the DoV upgrade fiasco that sounds easiest, but there has got to be some sort of middle ground here.edit: Not sure why Feldon is seeing those prices, I still see $40 and $60.. either way, I still think offering the 'upgrade' for $50 to Fan Faire attendees feels like flipping us the bird. Honestly, there's *not* enough in the upgrade to warrant forking over $50 when I'm still paying off my hotel bill.

Kinvore

10-31-2012, 09:12 AM

<cite>Windstalker wrote:</cite><blockquote>2. The Collector's Edition mercs have significantly higher stats and confidence than the standard mercs (they can take a lot more of a challenge before they cower/debuff).</blockquote>Can you be a bit more specific about this? Will they be as powerful as Elite status or at least close to it? I've heard of the DPS an Elite merc can do so while I understand it's a pally/templar I'm still hoping it can do much better than the Archon can, for instance.

Dexella

10-31-2012, 01:14 PM

feldon30

10-31-2012, 01:17 PM

<cite>Cyliena wrote:</cite><blockquote>edit: Not sure why Feldon is seeing those prices, I still see $40 and $60.. either way, I still think offering the 'upgrade' for $50 to Fan Faire attendees feels like flipping us the bird. Honestly, there's *not* enough in the upgrade to warrant forking over $50 when I'm still paying off my hotel bill.</blockquote>Apparently I'm All Access and we get a discount.

Dethdlr

10-31-2012, 02:00 PM

<cite>Dexella wrote:</cite><blockquote>The prices you're seeing are for members who have an All Access Pass (note that the title is "Standard All Access" and "Collector's All Access"). Those are not general preorder prices.The preorder prices are $39.99 for Standard and $59.99 for Collector's. After launch, the Collector's price will be $89.99. </blockquote>So let me make sure I understand this correctly so I buy the right thing at the right time.As an All Access subscriber and an SOE Live attendee, these are my options:Pre-order the collector's edition now for $44.99.orWait until the expansion launches, then upgrade my free standard edition to the collector's edition for $50.Right?

Calthine

10-31-2012, 02:27 PM

$50, really? Why would I buy that when I can just buy the CE straight out for $45? Did you typo?I think my threshold is $30. Otherwise it's just too much.

feldon30

10-31-2012, 02:43 PM

* Destiny of Velious CE was a $20 upgrade for Fan Faire 2010 attendees.* Age of Discovery CE was included with Fan Faire 2011 all access pass.

Calthine

10-31-2012, 02:47 PM

<cite>feldon30 wrote:</cite><blockquote>* Destiny of Velious CE was a $20 upgrade for Fan Faire 2010 attendees.* Age of Discovery CE was included with Fan Faire 2011 all access pass.</blockquote>I was just looking for that <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />

Grumble69

10-31-2012, 03:05 PM

<cite>Regolas wrote:</cite><blockquote>Well I've pre ordered the standard edition for my two accounts. Can't justify $20 for a slightly better merc. Gonna keep hunting for the elites for my alts.</blockquote>Ditto. As someone who mostly uses healer mercs in a passive mode, it doesn't sounds like it's going to be noticably better than my regular merc. That makes the collector's edition really, really underwhelming.

Anestacia

10-31-2012, 09:27 PM

An argument could be made that with this being the weakest collector's edition to date that fan faire atendees should get the whole thing at no extra cost. However, not allowing them to atleast upgrade at the pre order price is a slap in the face imo.

Skeez1e

10-31-2012, 11:58 PM

SOE wrote:AA Boost - Boost two level 90 characters to 280 Alternate Advancement points and begin the journey to levels 91 through 95.<hr />I have been following a thread in the General Discussion forum and someone mentioned this today. I went back and read the promo - I had totally missed it. I just want to say - great move SOE! I love it. Of all the (way to many) hours I've spent in this game - this will give me back tons of time. It will save me from hours and hours of alt grinding - and get on to playing the stuff I want to. A terrific addition; kudos. And thanks.

Raienya

11-01-2012, 08:31 AM

Just went and cancelled my pre-order for the CE. I refuse to pay $60 for a crappy merc and potions that are already on the SC store.Give us something WORTH the extra money (prestige house, mount, etc) and I and others may get the CE. As it stands now, no way in heck.And again, Everquest got SIXTEEN useful items with their exp, and EQII got a couple. EXTREMELY UNFAIR.*edit* Oh, I went and checked in game. Every one of my characters has a "Welcome Home Potion Pack" that has the travel bells, xp potions, etc....for FREE.

feldon30

11-01-2012, 11:49 AM

<cite>Raienya wrote:</cite><blockquote>Give us something WORTH the extra money (prestige house, mount, etc) and I and others may get the CE. As it stands now, no way in heck.And again, Everquest got SIXTEEN useful items with their exp, and EQII got a couple. EXTREMELY UNFAIR.*edit* Oh, I went and checked in game. Every one of my characters has a "Welcome Home Potion Pack" that has the travel bells, xp potions, etc....for FREE.</blockquote>The CE seems pretty light on extras this year. Not enough to justify the price.The Welcome Home pack was from the Sony hack.

Brigh

11-01-2012, 02:19 PM

I thought all new characters now get a pack of pots, the speed cloak, etc.

ChrissyFaey

11-01-2012, 02:51 PM

After some dilberation I've decided not to purchase the CE. I require more substance such as a house, mount, or armor. I'll just save my money and scoop items of that variety up during triple SC weekend. :]The Firionia Vie Tapestry is somewhat creepy, besides. It reminds me of an article I read about japanese friendship pillows...

Raienya

11-01-2012, 06:11 PM

<cite>feldon30 wrote:</cite><blockquote><cite>Raienya wrote:</cite><blockquote>Give us something WORTH the extra money (prestige house, mount, etc) and I and others may get the CE. As it stands now, no way in heck.And again, Everquest got SIXTEEN useful items with their exp, and EQII got a couple. EXTREMELY UNFAIR.*edit* Oh, I went and checked in game. Every one of my characters has a "Welcome Home Potion Pack" that has the travel bells, xp potions, etc....for FREE.</blockquote>The CE seems pretty light on extras this year. Not enough to justify the price.The Welcome Home pack was from the Sony hack.</blockquote>That's right, I had almost forgot about the hack. Still, the potions can be bought on the SC store, so not worth the CE price for a merc you still have to hire, a weapon replica, a cloak, and a couple of other items.I wasn't around for the first several expansions, but did those include prestige houses or at least a mount? Because for the extra $20, people who buy the CE are seriously getting ripped off.

Giallolas

11-01-2012, 06:22 PM

My only complaint is the price difference for the SOE Live folks. I'm one of those and I'm excited to be getting the COE standard edition for free. Really, I'm pleased with that and I didn't expect it. However, if I'm as dedicated to this game to go to SOE Live, I'm probably dedicated enough to buy the CE as well. Right now, the price difference to get CE is $20...why would I want to spend $50 more to get the CE later? Can't I purchase the upgrade now for the $20 SOE? It's not that I don't want to preorder, I'm totally willing to do that. But I can't if I was an SOE attendee.I called Customer Service and had a very kind and helpful person. However, their best advice to me was to cancel my preorder and then upgrade my free version when it comes. Hmmm, how about I one more preorder tab that lets us upgrade now for $20 more?

Ammem

11-01-2012, 10:15 PM

If I get just this expansion, will I get the previous one as well? I just returned and last expansion I purchased was Velious back when it came out, then quit shortly after.

feldon30

11-01-2012, 10:37 PM

<cite>Ammemti wrote:</cite><blockquote>If I get just this expansion, will I get the previous one as well? I just returned and last expansion I purchased was Velious back when it came out, then quit shortly after.</blockquote>Age of Discovery still falls outside of the "All-in-One Expansion" packs. $80 is a steep price to get back into the game after taking a hiatus. Hopefully they work on the price of AoD a bit.

Ammem

11-01-2012, 11:58 PM

<cite>feldon30 wrote:</cite><blockquote><cite>Ammemti wrote:</cite><blockquote>If I get just this expansion, will I get the previous one as well? I just returned and last expansion I purchased was Velious back when it came out, then quit shortly after.</blockquote>Age of Discovery still falls outside of the "All-in-One Expansion" packs. $80 is a steep price to get back into the game after taking a hiatus. Hopefully they work on the price of AoD a bit.</blockquote>Darn, this means $ 120 with a 3month subscription for an empty game. <img src="/smilies/9d71f0541cff0a302a0309c5079e8dee.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />

Zherik

11-02-2012, 12:35 AM

I thought someone said it was only going to cost us Soelive attendees $20 to upgrade to the Collector's edition? I would have sworn on it five days ago but since reading the forums with everyone saying its going to be $50, im thinking I was wrong.If I am I tossing the free gift one in the garbage.I mean what's the point? I wait and then upgrade then dont get the goodies for preodering and it costs me 50.00 more ...or just toss it and buy the the preorder collectors now for $60..it basically makes the 'free' one pointless and useless.

Glimmer

11-02-2012, 08:03 AM

When planning to sell a product, its important to know what group of buyers the particular product is designed to attract. Like everywhere else, people are diverse and have different interests.If we look at the collector's edition of Chains of Eternity it attracts less people than the two previous collector's edition due to less content.As for myself, the reason I play eq2 is the prestige housing concept. Since there is no prestige housing included and I have the two previous expansions (Velious collector's edition according to this thread is included with CoE, which I have), I see no reason to buy collector's edition.Question to Dexella, Any hope for a prestige housing in this expansion ? Glimmer

Wingrider01

11-02-2012, 08:12 AM

<cite>feldon30 wrote:</cite><blockquote><cite>Ammemti wrote:</cite><blockquote>If I get just this expansion, will I get the previous one as well? I just returned and last expansion I purchased was Velious back when it came out, then quit shortly after.</blockquote>Age of Discovery still falls outside of the "All-in-One Expansion" packs. $80 is a steep price to get back into the game after taking a hiatus. Hopefully they work on the price of AoD a bit.</blockquote>same price as the other 8 year old game if you where two expansions behind

Coolit

11-02-2012, 02:01 PM

I was thinking about coming back and purchasing the CE but I don’t think it represents good value at all. Ok there’s a merc which you could say has taken the place of a mount, but no house? Not impressed.

Mysstie

11-02-2012, 03:39 PM

I pre-ordered the Standard Edition. I already have a Fironia Vie action figure on my desk (from some EQ1 Collector's Box way back when) and plenty of images of her on the internet. <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /> Honestly, how often would I really look at the tapestry in my house?My merc is in 95% suspend mode as is and I really don't want some Werewolf looking one following me around, regardless of the stats.I've got stacks of XP potions sitting around on my toons and many have yet to be /claimed. Odds are I'd be using the 6-hour 25% XP ones from the Tradeskill Apprentices if any. Only time I use the 1-hour 100% ones are when I'm doing Rush Orders where I can get the most bang for my potion buck.I'd rather use the $20 on SC down the road at some point. <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />

Anestacia

11-02-2012, 04:36 PM

<cite>Raienya wrote:</cite><cite></cite><blockquote>I wasn't around for the first several expansions, but did those include prestige houses or at least a mount? Because for the extra $20, people who buy the CE are seriously getting ripped off.</blockquote>Aside from launch, we had not had a collector's edition to an expansion untill Sentinel's Fate. That one came with a mount, the Velious one came with a Prestige home (Everfrost) and a flying mount appearance. AoD had another prestige home (Lavastorm) as well as a flying mount. So yes, compared to those three we really arent getting anything worthy to be called a collector's edition. I wish they would add at least a prestige home to it.As it stands now, with the shaft to fanfaire atendees, this will be the first collector's edition I do not get unless I can upgrade to it for the pre launch price.

Dexella

11-02-2012, 07:40 PM

Hi everyone,If you're following @WindstalkerEQ2 and @everquestii on Twitter, you've already heard a bit about this news, but I'm here to share it again!First -- an Ethernere Wyvern flying mount has been added to the Collector's Edition items! Check out this post for more: <a href="http://forums.station.sony.com/eq2/posts/list.m?topic_id=523855">http://forums.station.sony.com/eq2/...topic_id=523855</a> (I'll also be updating the original post in this thread with the image). Second -- for SOE Live attendees, you will be able to pre-order an upgrade to the Collector's Edition for $20.00. If you want to upgrade your free Standard Edition to the Collector's Edition, you'll need to go through the regular pre-order process and select the Collector's Edition. You will see the current price ($59.99 USD or foreign currency equivalent) as well as a footnote indicating the price for SOE Live attendees is set at $20.00 (USD or foreign currency equivalent). Complete the pre-order flow for this item. On the day your credit card is charged for the purchase, you will only be charged $20.00, not $59.99. You MUST complete this purchase flow on the account you registered for SOE Live with; otherwise, you will be charged the full amount. Also, this must be completed during the pre-order time frame (now through November 12, 2012 at 11:59pm Pacific Time). Thanks.~Dexella

Calthine

11-02-2012, 10:08 PM

<cite>Dexella wrote:</cite><blockquote>You will see the current price ($59.99 USD or foreign currency equivalent) as well as a footnote indicating the price for SOE Live attendees is set at $20.00 (USD or foreign currency equivalent).</blockquote>So you know, there's not yet any footnote there.

Dexella

11-02-2012, 10:13 PM

<cite>Calthine wrote:</cite><blockquote><cite>Dexella wrote:</cite><blockquote>You will see the current price ($59.99 USD or foreign currency equivalent) as well as a footnote indicating the price for SOE Live attendees is set at $20.00 (USD or foreign currency equivalent).</blockquote>So you know, there's not yet any footnote there.</blockquote>Thanks for the note! Yes, the footnote has not gone live yet. It's waiting for the right moment to make a grand entrance. <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" />Even if you're not seeing the footnote, the discount will apply, so long as you're completing the purchase using the same account you signed up with for SOE Live! ~Dexella

Zherik

11-02-2012, 11:54 PM

Thankyou for the update. You have been very patient with us whiny babies /wink <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />Zherik

NikkiT

11-03-2012, 05:43 AM

On a related note...should Fan Faire SOELive attendees see the expansion flagged on their accounts by now or will that happen when the expansion has launched? I registered for SOELive but could not attend, so I'm worried that if I order now, I might be charged the ful price because "oh sorry, the free expansion was only for people who actually showed up".

Giallolas

11-03-2012, 08:32 AM

Wow, thank you! When I posted my disappointment I hadn't actually expected to be heard. I'm a little in shock so a big thank you! To those that are so worried about SOE somehow still charging you and saying "gee shucks" I guess I would say really? I've been playing with these guys for almost 15 years now and they've always fixed anything that went wrong for me, even if it was sometimes my own fault. There are so many more things to worry about in life than this and their track record of response is good enough for me. I went back and reordered my preorder first thing this morning.

Raienya

11-03-2012, 01:53 PM

Ok, so it looks like they are adding a mount to the Collector's Edition. Still no word on if it is one per account or one per character.So, that is three useful things vs SIXTEEN for the latest Everquest expansion. Why is a 13 year old game getting more love than EQII?Come on, Devs, there is still time before launch to add more useful items to CoE to make the extra money worth it.

Mabelode

11-03-2012, 11:08 PM

I'd like to see some transport paintings like Destiny of Velious had. Perhaps to locations like Withered Lands, Skyshrine, Obol Plains and The Eidolon Jungle. I guess the locations would depend on how they are actually setup, but at least paintings to WL and SS would be nice.

Zorastiz

11-05-2012, 10:39 AM

I have until when to preorder this?The 12th?

Jetwyn

11-05-2012, 11:53 AM

<cite>Dexella wrote:</cite><blockquote>I have some answers for you! <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" /> (1) The items in the Standard and Collector's Editions will be one per character. The only exception to this is the AA Boost feature, which is limited to two per account. (2) The mercenary design is still being worked out. The decision to make it either a healer or a Paladin was just made this weekend at SOE Live. Factors including type of healer, stats, upkeep, etc. are still being determined. We will update you once this is finalized. You will need to own Age of Discovery in order to use the mercenary. (3) I'm working on getting screenshots of the cloak and other items. Those will be posted in another thread. (4) The expansion will only be available in digital download from <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.everquest2.com." target="_blank">www.everquest2.com.</a> There will not be a boxed version.(5) The preorder ends at 11:59pm on November 12th. The expansion launches on November 13th. ~Dexella----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Simply terrible decision making, and you had better plan on providing some refunds to those that are buying the CE version with the asusmption that they will have workable mercs without purchasing AoD. Assanine that this would not be spelled out with a * in the CE notes. Been working to get my brother-in-law over from WoW to join my group, and he bought in, and started playing with us a month ago. We've got a new level 80 group that is advancing up. He does not have AoD, and gets frustrated that he's many AA's behind our band (we switched all our XP off and mentored down to bring him up), and cannot hit some of the heroic zones solo t obuild his AA's up, and get a feel for some of the content on his own.I was hoping he would buy into CoE, and that might get him firmly off WoW and into EQ2 with us. When I saw CoE was coming out, I figured this would be his chance to upgrade, and get the merc access, and WORST case, if he could pony up a couple more dollars for the CE, he would have access to two mercs, and life would be good.Instead, Sony is going to opt to run him off, as I'm not going to convince him to drop $100 to be able to add the merc content, and the new levels to keep playing with us, when he has an established WoW account and guild he can go back to, that he's got an annual membership on. . . . he had talked about really getting into the game, and was thinking about not re-upping on WoW to move over to joining us full time. . this will probably kill it!Just overall a terrible decision for people thinking about coming back or starting new! How can you not see you are cutting off your nose to spite your face? Trying to force a one time $100 purchase, that will get you $0, vs. collecting the $12 - $16 a month, you will get from this group of users.</blockquote>

Kelemdor

11-06-2012, 11:27 PM

I claimed Dashenti Lasheris, but I'm not having much luck finding him. I checked the bar in Freeport, including the basement, he is not there. Anyone know where he is suppose to be once you claim him?edit - I figured it out, you had to click the token in your bag then he was availble in the basement of the bar.

Misia

11-07-2012, 11:51 AM

Is Dashenti Lasheris only in SK form?

Raienya

11-07-2012, 12:49 PM

Wow, just, wow......If anyone wants to see how badly this expansion has been put together, go and read the beta forums. SO much is still wrong, the launch is almost guaranteed to be a complete mess.I already switched my pre-order from the CE (SORELY LACKING) to the regular one, and am now contemplating just cancelling it period.

Dexella

11-07-2012, 03:42 PM

A few more answers...(1) The pre-order goes through 11:59pm PST on Monday, November 12th.(2) The mount is one per character.(3) Dashenti Lasheris (the mercenary that SOE Live attendees received for coming to the event) is an SK only. As explained by Iadas (thank you!), you first need to "/claim" your SOE Live item, then examine the token, and then head to hire. (4) Players who buy the Collector's Edition will have access to BOTH Lujien (werewolf) mercenaries - Krivix Honorclaw (Paladin) and Krivok Honorclaw (Templar).~Dexella

Koleg

11-07-2012, 04:06 PM

<cite>Dexella wrote:</cite><blockquote>A few more answers...(4) Players who buy the Collector's Edition will have access to BOTH Lujien (werewolf) mercenaries - Krivix Honorclaw (Paladin) and Krivok Honorclaw (Templar).~Dexella</blockquote>WOW, thats awesome. So, buying the CE means that a player can have two mercs up at the same time?

SgtPmpkn

11-07-2012, 04:11 PM

<cite>Koleg@Unrest_old wrote:</cite><blockquote><cite>Dexella wrote:</cite><blockquote>A few more answers...(4) Players who buy the Collector's Edition will have access to BOTH Lujien (werewolf) mercenaries - Krivix Honorclaw (Paladin) and Krivok Honorclaw (Templar).~Dexella</blockquote>WOW, thats awesome. So, buying the CE means that a player can have two mercs up at the same time?</blockquote>I'm sure it'll still be one at a time, but we will have both available instead of having to choose if we wanted the Paladin, or Templar.

Dexella

11-07-2012, 04:29 PM

<cite>SgtPmpkn wrote:</cite><blockquote><cite>Koleg@Unrest_old wrote:</cite><blockquote><cite>Dexella wrote:</cite><blockquote>A few more answers...(4) Players who buy the Collector's Edition will have access to BOTH Lujien (werewolf) mercenaries - Krivix Honorclaw (Paladin) and Krivok Honorclaw (Templar).~Dexella</blockquote>WOW, thats awesome. So, buying the CE means that a player can have two mercs up at the same time?</blockquote>I'm sure it'll still be one at a time, but we will have both available instead of having to choose if we wanted the Paladin, or Templar.</blockquote>^ SgtPmpkn is correct. ~Dexella

Koleg

11-07-2012, 04:41 PM

<cite>Dexella wrote:</cite><blockquote><cite>SgtPmpkn wrote:</cite><blockquote><cite>Koleg@Unrest_old wrote:</cite><blockquote><cite>Dexella wrote:</cite><blockquote>A few more answers...(4) Players who buy the Collector's Edition will have access to BOTH Lujien (werewolf) mercenaries - Krivix Honorclaw (Paladin) and Krivok Honorclaw (Templar).~Dexella</blockquote>WOW, thats awesome. So, buying the CE means that a player can have two mercs up at the same time?</blockquote>I'm sure it'll still be one at a time, but we will have both available instead of having to choose if we wanted the Paladin, or Templar.</blockquote>^ SgtPmpkn is correct. ~Dexella</blockquote>Can't you just hire a Paladin or Templar in town now as it is without even buying DOV or COE, you just need AOD? Why do I have to pay extra for a Merc I can already hire? Just for a new skin and equal performance?

feldon30

11-07-2012, 05:48 PM

<cite>Koleg@Unrest_old wrote:</cite><blockquote>Can't you just hire a Paladin or Templar in town now as it is without even buying DOV or COE, you just need AOD? Why do I have to pay extra for a Merc I can already hire? Just for a new skin and equal performance?</blockquote>Some people are willing to pay extra or do extra effort for a different appearance. The Ancient Mercs in Skyshrine are functionally similar to the ones you can pick up in the cities yet look different, and they're quite popular.That said, the Collector's Edition mercs have been described as:<blockquote>Our CoE Collector’s Edition mercs (Templar & Paladin) are significantly “better” than the mercs in Freeport and Qeynos, but cost the same.</blockquote>I can't find the quote, but Holly also indicated that the CE merc(s) won't cower quite so quickly when faced with challenging mobs. Again, it's your money and your choice. <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />

Daryx

11-07-2012, 06:03 PM

Koleg

11-07-2012, 06:13 PM

<cite>feldon30 wrote:</cite><blockquote><cite>Koleg@Unrest_old wrote:</cite><blockquote>Can't you just hire a Paladin or Templar in town now as it is without even buying DOV or COE, you just need AOD? Why do I have to pay extra for a Merc I can already hire? Just for a new skin and equal performance?</blockquote>Some people are willing to pay extra or do extra effort for a different appearance. The Ancient Mercs in Skyshrine are functionally similar to the ones you can pick up in the cities yet look different, and they're quite popular.That said, the Collector's Edition mercs have been described as:<blockquote>Our CoE Collector’s Edition mercs (Templar & Paladin) are significantly “better” than the mercs in Freeport and Qeynos, but cost the same.</blockquote>I can't find the quote, but Holly also indicated that the CE merc(s) won't cower quite so quickly when faced with challenging mobs. Again, it's your money and your choice. <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" /></blockquote>That's funny interesting Feldon. The SOE Live Mercs were quoted as "Being the same as Neriak Shadowknights, but with a couple of unique abilities and better AI" where ever that quote is. But the SOE Live Mercs are showing up and proving to be of lesser quality and we all know that some people bought and paid for SOE Live event tickets (with absolutely zero intention to attend) just for the Vamp Merc and they turned out to be a bust.So, I'll ask again; Why would I buy a Collectors Edition for the purpose of using an equal or inferior Merc with a different skin. So it seems that SOE is selling a bill of goods (A Merc which preforms better than those freely available from previous purchases, but not as good as Elites) which have an unmeasureable metric of quality which they and they alone will determine whether they've not legally breached thier sales promotion.<cite>Clownballs wrote: <a href="http://forums.station.sony.com/eq2/posts/list.m?topic_id=522493">http://forums.station.sony.com/eq2/...topic_id=522493</a></cite><blockquote>After testing this merc vs the basic neriak SK merc stats are similar but performance is lacking. Mainly the ability to aggro and dps. Seems as though this merc can't or will not hold aggro on a mob vs me on a defiler with medium SS gear in heal stance. Also beat it in dps by a huge amount. Is it just me or is it semi broken upon release?</blockquote>