The Freeblood: More Information and Images

Amnerys · 12-09-2010, 11:40 PM

We've got more information today about the new Freeblood playable vampire race that's coming to EverQuest II! Read the initial lore story we shared yesterday at this link, then be sure to check back next week when we'll have additional details and a new lore story that explains even more about this new race and its place in Norrath.

We also have some new screenshots to share, showing a variety of looks, and some of the special features available with the Freeblood.

kelvmor · 12-10-2010, 12:50 AM

Okay, this is more badass.

Crymsyn · 12-10-2010, 12:54 AM

Yes now these look MUCH better. And... omg i want that armor... especially the SEXY ARMOR!!!! /swoon

Terrius · 12-10-2010, 12:56 AM

Much better, no male SS though? I just hope they look this good ingame and that they werent just made to look better for the SS.

Chiyoiche · 12-10-2010, 12:56 AM

Now, THAT'S more like it! I like! I could tell by the other pics yesterday they werent really done, but these ones so far...NICE!!! And....I can has sexy blue dress armor!?!? PLEASE?!

CorpseGoddess · 12-10-2010, 12:58 AM

Crymsyn@Lucan DLere wrote:

Yes now these look MUCH better. And... omg i want that armor... especially the SEXY ARMOR!!!! /swoon

YES, PLEASE!

The first set of armour kind of reminds me of the SK armour from EQ1, with the skully bits. =D

Winter · 12-10-2010, 01:03 AM

They look much better. Love the armor, hope it will be available for everyone. Perhaps in different colours. Maaaaybe... oh, say pink?

Carpediem · 12-10-2010, 01:03 AM

Do people that buy the race in marketplace get a free option to change their race to vampire, or would they have to pay for a token to do that too? Same question on the free version also.

Xalmat · 12-10-2010, 01:05 AM

That's more acceptable if you ask me.

But they really do look like re-skinned elves SMILEY

ttobey · 12-10-2010, 01:19 AM

Zalakria@Guk wrote:

Much better, no male SS though? I just hope they look this good ingame and that they werent just made to look better for the SS.

That's ingame shots.

Winter · 12-10-2010, 01:24 AM

ttobey wrote:

Zalakria@Guk wrote:
Much better, no male SS though? I just hope they look this good ingame and that they werent just made to look better for the SS.
That's ingame shots.

Any chance to get better hairstyles like those for other races? SMILEY

ttobey · 12-10-2010, 01:26 AM

"Any chance to get better hairstyles like those for other races?"

hahaha I win the bet with Dave

Kamimura · 12-10-2010, 01:36 AM

ttobey wrote:

Zalakria@Guk wrote:
Much better, no male SS though? I just hope they look this good ingame and that they werent just made to look better for the SS.
That's ingame shots.

These look much better, giving me a bit more hope for a vampire alt sometime in the future. Look forward to seeing more information on them.

Galithdor · 12-10-2010, 01:46 AM

My god...that is SO much better! Kudos to the art team with this now...I can has armor? SMILEY

Seriously though...I may go with a cliche like Vamp SK now...yes, I love tanks, so cliche it is!

DrkVsr · 12-10-2010, 02:24 AM

How about some screenshots of a race other than the typical (and hated) Elf model?

Terrius · 12-10-2010, 02:34 AM

DrkVsr wrote:

How about some screenshots of a race other than the typical (and hated) Elf model?

What? That is the new playable vampire race, not an elf.

Valentina · 12-10-2010, 02:41 AM

Not bad... the alternate 'demonic' view seems kind of like a waste of resources though... not sure the model needs to separate appearances. For myself, I wouldn't ever switch to the demonic version; if I want to play an ugly looking critter, I already can play a troll, ogre, sarnak, iksar, or dwarf. SMILEY

Rainmare · 12-10-2010, 02:46 AM

maybe the 'demonic' racial trait will have some kinda small bonuses that will make you wanna use it just becuase.

Dramira · 12-10-2010, 02:49 AM

Good!! Im very happy to see this. They look very nice and pretty.

This is what SHOULD have been shown as a preview and promotion! This is good, glad you guys got on it quick. :] That other thing was shameful and never should have been released.

Will that blue armor be available to look like that on all female races?

Snowdonia · 12-10-2010, 03:01 AM

ttobey wrote:

"Any chance to get better hairstyles like those for other races?"
hahaha I win the bet with Dave

How about this?

Now, about those hairstyles. There will be more NEW ones that aren't rehashes of Arasai/Fae hairstyles, right? And should I even begin to get my hopes up that the fact you lot are giving Vamp models those hairstyles means we might actually see added to the original models' options? *hint hint nudge nudge*

It's not OUR fault you guys went and gave original model human males, the only race/sex combo, the ability to have a choice of both original and SOGA hairstyles and left every other SOGA alternated race/sex out in the cold. OF COURSE we're going to want this heinous oversight fixed!!!

And btw, I like the knobbly fingers and these pics are much better by far.

feldon30 · 12-10-2010, 05:31 AM

Zalakria@Guk wrote:

DrkVsr wrote:
How about some screenshots of a race other than the typical (and hated) Elf model?
What? That is the new playable vampire race, not an elf.

Some players have interpreted the Freeblood lore which has been posted as suggesting that you will choose an existing player to turn into a vampire, rather than rolling a new vampire character. Since vampirism, like lycanthropy and necrotizing fasciitis are all conditions rather than a borne race, it's not outside the realm of possibilities that this is how it would be implemented.

covic · 12-10-2010, 05:39 AM

Zalakria@Guk wrote:

Much better, no male SS though? I just hope they look this good ingame and that they werent just made to look better for the SS.

Those are actual game screen shots in mismoore. The textures and geo are at what you will see in game. She is standing next a candle I saw in the zone to help with lighting, but its the same render that everyone should see at home.

Dave

covic · 12-10-2010, 05:42 AM

Dramira@Nagafen wrote:

Good!! Im very happy to see this. They look very nice and pretty.
This is what SHOULD have been shown as a preview and promotion! This is good, glad you guys got on it quick. :] That other thing was shameful and never should have been released.
Will that blue armor be available to look like that on all female races?

We have not shown much of the new armor going into Velious so I put the blue set on her as a preview of the cool looking sets to come. The vanguard set is the black chaos from pvp.

Dave

covic · 12-10-2010, 05:47 AM

Snowdonia@Runnyeye wrote:

ttobey wrote:
"Any chance to get better hairstyles like those for other races?"
hahaha I win the bet with Dave
How about this?
Now, about those hairstyles. There will be more NEW ones that aren't rehashes of Arasai/Fae hairstyles, right? And should I even begin to get my hopes up that the fact you lot are giving Vamp models those hairstyles means we might actually see added to the original models' options? *hint hint nudge nudge*
It's not OUR fault you guys went and gave original model human males, the only race/sex combo, the ability to have a choice of both original and SOGA hairstyles and left every other SOGA alternated race/sex out in the cold. OF COURSE we're going to want this heinous oversight fixed!!!
And btw, I like the knobbly fingers and these pics are much better by far.

I have made as many new hair styles as I can with spending more time setting up the dynamics for hair movement. The hair dynamic system has been on some hair styles before but too subtle to notice. Depending on the style some will have more movement then others.

I also have been adjusting some older hair styles to fit and updating the dynamics to give more options.

Dave

Masako · 12-10-2010, 05:48 AM

Ohhh, much better! Now these are screenshots and models I could look forward to. The more feral, "demonic" trait is a nice touch, too. Not all vamps are beautiful and sparkly.

Winter · 12-10-2010, 06:09 AM

ttobey wrote:

"Any chance to get better hairstyles like those for other races?"
hahaha I win the bet with Dave

LULZ;D

covic · 12-10-2010, 06:11 AM

Masako@Lucan DLere wrote:

Ohhh, much better! Now these are screenshots and models I could look forward to. The more feral, "demonic" trait is a nice touch, too. Not all vamps are beautiful and sparkly.

Ya pretty much all vampire lore, as far as I can think of, has them eating us humans as food. So I really dont see them being too friendly and sparkly SMILEY

Dave

Galithdor · 12-10-2010, 06:16 AM

covic wrote:

Masako@Lucan DLere wrote:
Ohhh, much better! Now these are screenshots and models I could look forward to. The more feral, "demonic" trait is a nice touch, too. Not all vamps are beautiful and sparkly.
Ya pretty much all vampire lore, as far as I can think of, has them eating us humans as food. So I really dont see them being too friendly and sparkly
Dave

Thats a good thing...I hate sparkly vampires!

And I love the new hand-to-hand combat animation...I may have to use it...no, I MUST use it...good thing about the invisible appearance weapons, would be such a waste of a good animation (just from the still)

Terrius · 12-10-2010, 06:44 AM

feldon30 wrote:

Zalakria@Guk wrote:
DrkVsr wrote:
How about some screenshots of a race other than the typical (and hated) Elf model?
What? That is the new playable vampire race, not an elf.
Some players have interpreted the Freeblood lore which has been posted as suggesting that you will choose an existing player to turn into a vampire, rather than rolling a new vampire character. Since vampirism, like lycanthropy and necrotizing fasciitis are all conditions rather than a borne race, it's not outside the realm of possibilities that this is how it would be implemented.

ah, well considering that would be an illusion and not a new playable race (which is what they called it.) I guess I just assumed everyone knew.also it says in the article "There may be more adjustments and it's still a work-in-progress, but we wanted to share a sample of the current state of the race's female appearances."That says to me this is what the female vampires will look like, and that they are a new model and not just an illusion form for existing characters. Again that and the fact they said NEW playable race...

Terrius · 12-10-2010, 06:48 AM

covic wrote:

Zalakria@Guk wrote:
Much better, no male SS though? I just hope they look this good ingame and that they werent just made to look better for the SS.
Those are actual game screen shots in mismoore. The textures and geo are at what you will see in game. She is standing next a candle I saw in the zone to help with lighting, but its the same render that everyone should see at home.
Dave

Glad to hear it, SMILEY I know sometimes game designers will "tweak" stuff to make it look really awesome in the demo enviroment but then when it's released it's lackluster and dissapointing. Glad to hear this will be nothing of the sort! Still why no male SS yet? SMILEY I woulda shown them first and then made everyone wait in anticipation to see what the females looked like! SMILEY

12-10-2010, 12:54 AM	#3
Crymsyn Server: Lucan DLere Guild: Phoenix Legion Rank: Prefect (Sr. Officer) Loremaster Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 340	Yes now these look MUCH better. And... omg i want that armor... especially the SEXY ARMOR!!!! /swoon __________________

12-10-2010, 12:58 AM	#6
CorpseGoddess Loremaster Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,774	Crymsyn@Lucan DLere wrote: Yes now these look MUCH better. And... omg i want that armor... especially the SEXY ARMOR!!!! /swoon YES, PLEASE! The first set of armour kind of reminds me of the SK armour from EQ1, with the skully bits. =D __________________

12-10-2010, 01:03 AM	#7
Winter Crazy for Fae! Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 655	They look much better. Love the armor, hope it will be available for everyone. Perhaps in different colours. Maaaaybe... oh, say pink? __________________

12-10-2010, 01:05 AM	#9
Xalmat EQ2Achieve.com Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 5,895	That's more acceptable if you ask me. But they really do look like re-skinned elves __________________ EQ2Achieve - Your guide to all EverQuest II Achievements

12-10-2010, 01:19 AM	#10
ttobey Developer Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,126	Zalakria@Guk wrote: Much better, no male SS though? I just hope they look this good ingame and that they werent just made to look better for the SS. That's ingame shots. __________________ Tom Tobey Sr. Animator EverQuest 2

12-09-2010, 11:40 PM	#1
Amnerys Community Team Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,317	We've got more information today about the new Freeblood playable vampire race that's coming to EverQuest II! Read the initial lore story we shared yesterday at this link, then be sure to check back next week when we'll have additional details and a new lore story that explains even more about this new race and its place in Norrath. We also have some new screenshots to share, showing a variety of looks, and some of the special features available with the Freeblood. Read More

12-10-2010, 12:50 AM	#2
kelvmor Loremaster Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,036	Okay, this is more badass.

12-10-2010, 12:56 AM	#4
Terrius Loremaster Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Canada, We have Hockey and Beer, eh! Posts: 505	Much better, no male SS though? I just hope they look this good ingame and that they werent just made to look better for the SS.

12-10-2010, 12:56 AM	#5
Chiyoiche Server: Antonia Bayle Guild: Midnight Ravens Rank: Elder Raven Loremaster Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 397	Now, THAT'S more like it! I like! I could tell by the other pics yesterday they werent really done, but these ones so far...NICE!!! And....I can has sexy blue dress armor!?!? PLEASE?!

12-10-2010, 01:03 AM	#8
Carpediem Server: Antonia Bayle Guild: Azure Skies Rank: Raider Loremaster Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 208	Do people that buy the race in marketplace get a free option to change their race to vampire, or would they have to pay for a token to do that too? Same question on the free version also.

12-10-2010, 01:24 AM	#11
Winter Crazy for Fae! Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 655	ttobey wrote: Zalakria@Guk wrote: Much better, no male SS though? I just hope they look this good ingame and that they werent just made to look better for the SS. That's ingame shots. Any chance to get better hairstyles like those for other races? __________________

12-10-2010, 01:26 AM	#12
ttobey Developer Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,126	"Any chance to get better hairstyles like those for other races?" hahaha I win the bet with Dave __________________ Tom Tobey Sr. Animator EverQuest 2

12-10-2010, 01:36 AM	#13
Kamimura Loremaster Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,964	ttobey wrote: Zalakria@Guk wrote: Much better, no male SS though? I just hope they look this good ingame and that they werent just made to look better for the SS. That's ingame shots. These look much better, giving me a bit more hope for a vampire alt sometime in the future. Look forward to seeing more information on them.

12-10-2010, 01:46 AM	#14
Galithdor Loremaster Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 984	My god...that is SO much better! Kudos to the art team with this now...I can has armor? Seriously though...I may go with a cliche like Vamp SK now...yes, I love tanks, so cliche it is! __________________

12-10-2010, 02:24 AM	#15
DrkVsr Loremaster Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Land of the Short Brown Kiwi Posts: 2,041	How about some screenshots of a race other than the typical (and hated) Elf model? __________________ V`Wak N`Ron: Teir`Dassin of the 56th Order, Gods of Najena Htaed Ybdehcuotnu: Gnecro of the 40th Order, Gods of Najena Phoendi Phyres: Eru-Din of the 28th Order, Gods of Najena Kilitty: Kemplar of the 30th Order, Gods of Najena Zabisuto Zyhopic: Guktassin of 27th Order, Spirits of Glencoe on Butcherblock Tralgarth: Trollsionist of the 28th Order, SoG on Butcherblock {2nd on Server} Blacqphlag Killzphast: Arserker of the 20th Order, Spirits of Glencoe on Butcherblock Hwalgren N`Gareen: Faeden of the 20th Order, Spirits of Glencoe on Butcherblock Reynes: Wooden Mule of the 7th Order, Spirits of Glencoe on Butcherblock You can kill me, but you will not stop me Ah can be killed, but ah will not die!

12-10-2010, 02:34 AM	#16
Terrius Loremaster Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Canada, We have Hockey and Beer, eh! Posts: 505	DrkVsr wrote: How about some screenshots of a race other than the typical (and hated) Elf model? What? That is the new playable vampire race, not an elf.

12-10-2010, 02:41 AM	#17
Valentina Server: Butcherblock Guild: House of Fallen Shadows Rank: Empress Loremaster Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 509	Not bad... the alternate 'demonic' view seems kind of like a waste of resources though... not sure the model needs to separate appearances. For myself, I wouldn't ever switch to the demonic version; if I want to play an ugly looking critter, I already can play a troll, ogre, sarnak, iksar, or dwarf.

12-10-2010, 02:46 AM	#18
Rainmare Server: Oasis Guild: Pillage Rank: Captain Loremaster Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,982	maybe the 'demonic' racial trait will have some kinda small bonuses that will make you wanna use it just becuase.

12-10-2010, 02:49 AM	#19
Dramira Server: Nagafen Loremaster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New York Posts: 118	Good!! Im very happy to see this. They look very nice and pretty. This is what SHOULD have been shown as a preview and promotion! This is good, glad you guys got on it quick. :] That other thing was shameful and never should have been released. Will that blue armor be available to look like that on all female races?

12-10-2010, 03:01 AM	#20
Snowdonia Server: Runnyeye Guild: Majestic Rank: Mistress Tester Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NSW, Australia Posts: 2,212	ttobey wrote: "Any chance to get better hairstyles like those for other races?" hahaha I win the bet with Dave How about this? Now, about those hairstyles. There will be more NEW ones that aren't rehashes of Arasai/Fae hairstyles, right? And should I even begin to get my hopes up that the fact you lot are giving Vamp models those hairstyles means we might actually see added to the original models' options? hint hint nudge nudge It's not OUR fault you guys went and gave original model human males, the only race/sex combo, the ability to have a choice of both original and SOGA hairstyles and left every other SOGA alternated race/sex out in the cold. OF COURSE we're going to want this heinous oversight fixed!!! And btw, I like the knobbly fingers and these pics are much better by far.

12-10-2010, 05:31 AM	#21
feldon30 Fansite Staff Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 5,424	Zalakria@Guk wrote: DrkVsr wrote: How about some screenshots of a race other than the typical (and hated) Elf model? What? That is the new playable vampire race, not an elf. Some players have interpreted the Freeblood lore which has been posted as suggesting that you will choose an existing player to turn into a vampire, rather than rolling a new vampire character. Since vampirism, like lycanthropy and necrotizing fasciitis are all conditions rather than a borne race, it's not outside the realm of possibilities that this is how it would be implemented. __________________ .. EQ2Wire.com \| EQ2U - Character, Item, Spell, and Guild Data

12-10-2010, 05:39 AM	#22
covic Developer Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 299	Zalakria@Guk wrote: Much better, no male SS though? I just hope they look this good ingame and that they werent just made to look better for the SS. Those are actual game screen shots in mismoore. The textures and geo are at what you will see in game. She is standing next a candle I saw in the zone to help with lighting, but its the same render that everyone should see at home. Dave __________________ Dave Brown II Lead Character Artist Everquest 2

12-10-2010, 05:42 AM	#23
covic Developer Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 299	Dramira@Nagafen wrote: Good!! Im very happy to see this. They look very nice and pretty. This is what SHOULD have been shown as a preview and promotion! This is good, glad you guys got on it quick. :] That other thing was shameful and never should have been released. Will that blue armor be available to look like that on all female races? We have not shown much of the new armor going into Velious so I put the blue set on her as a preview of the cool looking sets to come. The vanguard set is the black chaos from pvp. Dave __________________ Dave Brown II Lead Character Artist Everquest 2

12-10-2010, 05:47 AM	#24
covic Developer Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 299	Snowdonia@Runnyeye wrote: ttobey wrote: "Any chance to get better hairstyles like those for other races?" hahaha I win the bet with Dave How about this? Now, about those hairstyles. There will be more NEW ones that aren't rehashes of Arasai/Fae hairstyles, right? And should I even begin to get my hopes up that the fact you lot are giving Vamp models those hairstyles means we might actually see added to the original models' options? hint hint nudge nudge It's not OUR fault you guys went and gave original model human males, the only race/sex combo, the ability to have a choice of both original and SOGA hairstyles and left every other SOGA alternated race/sex out in the cold. OF COURSE we're going to want this heinous oversight fixed!!! And btw, I like the knobbly fingers and these pics are much better by far. I have made as many new hair styles as I can with spending more time setting up the dynamics for hair movement. The hair dynamic system has been on some hair styles before but too subtle to notice. Depending on the style some will have more movement then others. I also have been adjusting some older hair styles to fit and updating the dynamics to give more options. Dave __________________ Dave Brown II Lead Character Artist Everquest 2

12-10-2010, 06:09 AM	#26
Winter Crazy for Fae! Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 655	ttobey wrote: "Any chance to get better hairstyles like those for other races?" hahaha I win the bet with Dave LULZ;D __________________

12-10-2010, 06:11 AM	#27
covic Developer Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 299	Masako@Lucan DLere wrote: Ohhh, much better! Now these are screenshots and models I could look forward to. The more feral, "demonic" trait is a nice touch, too. Not all vamps are beautiful and sparkly. Ya pretty much all vampire lore, as far as I can think of, has them eating us humans as food. So I really dont see them being too friendly and sparkly Dave __________________ Dave Brown II Lead Character Artist Everquest 2

12-10-2010, 06:16 AM	#28
Galithdor Loremaster Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 984	covic wrote: Masako@Lucan DLere wrote: Ohhh, much better! Now these are screenshots and models I could look forward to. The more feral, "demonic" trait is a nice touch, too. Not all vamps are beautiful and sparkly. Ya pretty much all vampire lore, as far as I can think of, has them eating us humans as food. So I really dont see them being too friendly and sparkly Dave Thats a good thing...I hate sparkly vampires! And I love the new hand-to-hand combat animation...I may have to use it...no, I MUST use it...good thing about the invisible appearance weapons, would be such a waste of a good animation (just from the still) __________________

12-10-2010, 06:44 AM	#29
Terrius Loremaster Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Canada, We have Hockey and Beer, eh! Posts: 505	feldon30 wrote: Zalakria@Guk wrote: DrkVsr wrote: How about some screenshots of a race other than the typical (and hated) Elf model? What? That is the new playable vampire race, not an elf. Some players have interpreted the Freeblood lore which has been posted as suggesting that you will choose an existing player to turn into a vampire, rather than rolling a new vampire character. Since vampirism, like lycanthropy and necrotizing fasciitis are all conditions rather than a borne race, it's not outside the realm of possibilities that this is how it would be implemented. ah, well considering that would be an illusion and not a new playable race (which is what they called it.) I guess I just assumed everyone knew.also it says in the article "There may be more adjustments and it's still a work-in-progress, but we wanted to share a sample of the current state of the race's female appearances."That says to me this is what the female vampires will look like, and that they are a new model and not just an illusion form for existing characters. Again that and the fact they said NEW playable race...

12-10-2010, 06:48 AM	#30
Terrius Loremaster Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Canada, We have Hockey and Beer, eh! Posts: 505	covic wrote: Zalakria@Guk wrote: Much better, no male SS though? I just hope they look this good ingame and that they werent just made to look better for the SS. Those are actual game screen shots in mismoore. The textures and geo are at what you will see in game. She is standing next a candle I saw in the zone to help with lighting, but its the same render that everyone should see at home. Dave Glad to hear it, I know sometimes game designers will "tweak" stuff to make it look really awesome in the demo enviroment but then when it's released it's lackluster and dissapointing. Glad to hear this will be nothing of the sort! Still why no male SS yet? I woulda shown them first and then made everyone wait in anticipation to see what the females looked like!