The Everquest II Collectors Guide

[Arython]

Everquest II Collectors Guide

Do you love Everquest II?  Do you love collecting things?  Then this guide is for you.  I hope others will add to this list of Everquest II related products you can collect and fill that empty shelf.  If you want to own all that Everquest II has to offer this guide is for you.PART I - SoftwareEverquest II Starter Kit

When you pre-order EverQuest II, the package includes the official EverQuest II starter kit which is full of quite a few goodies including:

• The full game’s unparalleled character creation tool, which allows you to create & save your characters
• Unique account key that will grant your character a pair of Journeyman Boots for an extra burst of speed
• Special EverQuest II content including a behind the scenes video, exclusive MP3s from the soundtrack, and the official trailer
• Fan Site Kit for building your own EverQuest II website
• The E3 demo movie with narration by Scott Hartsman
• The first chapter of our lore series telling what has occurred in the 500 years since EverQuest took place (to be continued on everquest2.com)
• System scan that evaluates your current hardware configuration
• Special offers for incredible savings on PC upgrades to enhance your gaming experience

Everquest II Collectors Edition Tin

• Comes in a very nice metallic box with velvety lining suitable for face rubbing
• A velvet covered EverQuest II coin bag with collector's coin.
• A cloth map of the new face of Norrath.
• A poster map of the two major cities (Freeport and Qeynos).
• A nice sturdy manual.
• A double sided poster with the Antonia Bayle and Sir Luncan D'Lere on opposite sides.
• Paperback art book.
• The DVD version of the game, soundtrack, and bonus CD all held in a nice CD case that looks like a book when closed
• Paintings of EQ II scenery/screen shots to be used in player housing.
• Talking statues of Antonia and Lucan to be used in player housing (extra Christopher Lee and Heather Graham dialog that won't appear anywhere else in the game).
• Baby dragon pet for player housing that acts like any pet in the game.

Everquest II (Released November 8th, 2004)EverQuest II is an online universe that exists parallel to the hugely successful gaming phenomenon EverQuest. Featuring breathtaking graphics and a vast, beautiful game world to explore, EverQuest II sets new standards in graphical realism as players are immersed in the game's powerful epic storyline with thousands of players online.

Set 500 years after EverQuest, EverQuest II is a new and different game experience in a world marred by a series of massive cataclysms. Players enter this world by creating their own unique character from 18 races and 24 classes, using a powerful customization system for unprecedented player individuality.

Players will encounter hundreds of creatures as they travel across the majestic landscape of rolling hills, barren deserts, dense forests, and bustling cities. Thousands of new items, hundreds of new spells, and unparalleled adventures await all who enter the world of EverQuest II.

EverQuest II also features:

• A massive online world for thousands of players to explore, filled with danger, adventure and mystery
• Voices for almost every non-player character (NPC) in the game, a huge project encompassing nearly 100,000 lines and 130 hours of dialog (the equivalent of more than 65 feature films worth of content)
• Unparalleled character customization capabilities. In addition to thousands of pieces of armor, weapons and items users can equip, players will be able to customize their character's facial appearance to an incredible level of detail and personalization
• No race/class limitations, allowing players to truly choose who they want to be
• In game Player-owned real estate (such as apartments, homes, and guild houses)
• State-of-the art combat, spell and skill systems
• New, user-friendly game mechanics with reduced learning curve for both new and seasoned players Trade skills available to all player classes
• More than 160 unique creature types, from Orcs and Goblins to huge dragons and menacing Living Statues
• A state-of-the-art, cinematic quality 3D graphics engine capable of improving as hardware technology advances

Expansion Pack 1 – Desert of Flames (Released September 13th, 2005)

• Arena Champions: Take the form of exotic creatures or fight as yourself in battles for glory against other creatures or players.
• New movement: Search for treasure and find adventure in new areas by climbing up and down cliffs and walls.
• Voice-over emotes: Express yourself in a battle or expand your social circle with new voice emotes.
• Guild vaults: Share the loot of a hard won battle with the rest of your guild members.
• Level range increase: Now play up to level 60 as both an Adventurer and Artisan!
• New land: Discover over a dozen new zones and epic encounters.
• New creatures: Test your combat skills in battles with over 30 new fearsome creatures.

Pickup EverQuest II Desert of Flames at a retailer near you and get a special genie bottle and gazing orb for your character! Your genie bottle will carry you to a magical place where genies spin tales and reveal secrets of the Desert of Ro and their kind, while your gazing orb will offer visions and guidance in answering questions that confound you.  Also an in-game pet monkey.Desert of Flames Collector Coin Expansion Pack 2 – Kingdom of Sky(Released February 21st, 2006)

• Higher Level Advancement - Now reach level 70 as an Adventurer or Artisan 
• All-new Achievement System to further specialize your character’s abilities
• Guild Advancement Expanded to Level 50
• Brand New Pieces of Armor, such as Profession Hats, Helmets and Pauldrons, will make your character look more distinct!
• Four New Arena Champions and Two New Arenas
• New Heritage Quests allow players to gain amazingly powerful items, personal status, adventure experience and even a reward made famous in the original EverQuest or EverQuest Online Adventures!
• Signature Quests which reward large experience bonuses, personal status, entirely new items, and advance the lore of EverQuest II!

If you purchase Kingdom of Sky at a store near you or an online retailer you’ll receive a full-color poster sized map of the Dragon Isles, the third limited edition collectible EverQuest II coin, and a special in-game carnivorous plant for your house that’ll reward you with potions in return for edible items. Kingdom of Sky Collector Coin Expansion Pack 3 – Echoes of Faydwer(Released November 14th, 2006)

• New playable race - The Fae
• New starting location - Kelethin
• Over 350 all-new quests
• Content and zones available for players of all levels (1 - 70)
• Cloaks that can be worn by your player character
• All-new Profession Hats and Armor
• Over 20 new adventure zones
• Over 40 new types of creatures
• New rewards for PvP (Player vs. Player) combat
• New player housing, items, equipment, spells and tradeskill recipes
• Levels for Guilds raised from 50 to 60

Retail version includes all expansions and in-game rewards, Full poster size map of Faydwer and a new mechanical whirly-gig pet for your house.Expansion Pack 4 - Rise of Kunark (Coming November 13th, 2007)

• All-New Player Race – Start up a brand new Sarnak – the classic dragon-like humanoid creature that now inhabits Timorous Deep. Exiled from your homeland and magically altered, discover how your new breed came to be, and eventually return home to help your race triumph over the evil Iksar.
• New Starting Area – Begin your adventure from the new starting area in the islands of Timorous Deep. Conclude your day of epic quests and retire to new housing within the Village of Gorowyn.
• Level Cap Raised – Continue your adventures on your existing character in Kunark, expanding on your achievements as Adventure, Tradeskill and Guild levels all increase to 80.
• More Unique Zones – Advance your way through new massive regions, containing many zones filled with nostalgia and danger, such as The Emerald Jungle, Skyfire Mountains, Sebilis, and Karnor’s Castle.
• Hundreds of New Quests – The tale of Kunark is told through hundreds of new quests, aimed at gameplay of all types: solo, group, and raid.
• More Weapons & Armor – New Epic Weapon quests for all 24 classes, with new weapons for both those who raid and those who choose not to. Battle through the opposition and acquire additional fabled and legendary armor sets as well.
• New Mount – Explore the world on the shoulders of a new rampaging beast - The Kunarkian Rhinoceros.
• New Deities – Recent activities on Norrath have again attracted the attention of the gods. Bertoxxulous The Plaguebringer, Karana The Rain Keeper, and the mysterious Tribunal return to exert their influences on planet. As with the existing gods of Norrath, players may pledge to these new deities to gain access to their Blessings and Miracles.
• Dozens of New NPCs – Encounter and engage a wide variety of new enemies that inhabit the menacing lands of Kunark.

[Arython]

Adventure Packs(Adventure Packs are Digitial Download only from Station Store) Bloodline Chronicles The Bloodline Chronicles takes you deep into the mysterious caverns beneath Nektulos Forest to investigate the source of strange happenings in the land of Norrath. Battle the denizens of the underworld to discover the dark secrets of the Tombs of Night - and enter, if you dare, the Crypt of T'Haen to confront the legendary lost lord of the undead. Content in The Bloodline Chronicles is geared towards level 30-45 players, however all players will be given access to one zone, The Tombs of Night, whether or not they choose to purchase the Adventure Pack. Splitpaw Saga In The Splitpaw Saga, players between levels 20 and 50 can explore the collapsed caverns and twisted tunnels of Sundered Splitpaw. Throughout this adventure the truth behind the dungeon's mysterious demise is uncovered by using moveable planks, crates and barrels to work through a series of intriguing, event-based zones. A ferocious clan of cannibalistic gnolls stands in the way as players seek to destroy the greatest threat yet in Norrath's new history. Experience the adventure and meet new challenges again and again as the encounters scale dynamically to match yours as you level. The Splitpaw Saga is a unique Adventure Pack with an exciting storyline and plenty of action that solo players, groups, and raids can enjoy for months to come. The Fallen Dynasty Journey to a secluded island with a dark past, inhabited by rival families and an ancient order of monks known as the Whistling Fist Clan. The forsaken city of Tanaan once thrived here until its peoples' lust for knowledge led them to their own destruction when they arrogantly challenged the mighty guardian of Zebuxoruk's secrets. Now, courageous adventurers are needed to drive back the bloodthirsty Pirates of Gunthak invading the village's shores, thirsty for conquest, lost wealth, and the mysterious power hidden beneath the island's tranquil surface.The Fallen Dynasty expands the world of EverQuest II for veteran characters levels 55 through 70, adding new challenges and new content PART II - Books/MagazinesEquinox MagazineEverquest II Prima Guide Desert of Flames Prima GuideKingdom of Sky Prima GuideEverquest II AtlasPART III - Collectibles

Baseball Cap (black)

Baseball Cap (brown)

Hooded Shirt

EverQuest II: Antonia Bayle and Lucan D'Lere T-shirt

Zboard Limited Edition

Zboard

Desert of Flames Monkey

EverQuest II: Journal

Echoes of Faydwer Limited Edition Lunch BoxEverQuest II 11" x 17" Reproduction Poster

[Kane]

Nice post

[Cadori Seraphim]

Am confused as to what the purpose of this post is?Guild recruitment? In the first section of text you mention a guild but dont state what guild it is./boggles

[Freliant]

Some people are collectors. I have almost everythign he mentioned, except some clothing.

[Wingrider01]

Cadori Seraphim wrote:

Am confused as to what the purpose of this post is?Guild recruitment? In the first section of text you mention a guild but dont state what guild it is./boggles

thank you, I am glad to see the 3 hours of drinking did not fog my thinking on what the reason for this post was, still don't know it

[Grimdeath]

I'm wondering what the point of this post is as well...The most useless items in this are the strategy guides...

[Arython]

Sorry typo, no guilds were used in the making of this post.

[Kalem]

The reason for the post is simply to show other collectors what they might have missed.

I didn't know they had come out with an atlas.  Was there any lore included with that, or was it strictly maps?

[Arython]

Kalem wrote:

The reason for the post is simply to show other collectors what they might have missed.

I didn't know they had come out with an atlas.  Was there any lore included with that, or was it strictly maps?

There is a bit of lore.  And each zone has an introduction to it's "story".  For those who say Prima Guides are not useful, I find myself looking through the Atlas everyday.  It's how I prefer to find information rather then EQ2 Maps 3rd party software.  With the items here a person can fully experience Everquest II as the developers intended with no spoilers.

[Eddes]

Nice post   TY for reminding me of more things that I'd like to spend money on

[wepps]

It's very pretty. But can it FIGHT?