They're time-limited closed beta keys. As per the FAQ:
I was considering something similar, since it would let me give keys to a few friends, but then saw that. Now I'm just going to go with the $20 buy in.
Thanks for the explanation. That's dumb.
They're time-limited closed beta keys. As per the FAQ:
I was considering something similar, since it would let me give keys to a few friends, but then saw that. Now I'm just going to go with the $20 buy in.
A hundred bucks, eh?
I wonder how popular this will be. How many people are getting the 100 dollar one anyway?
I got the $60. The other stuff for $40 more doesn't feel compelling.
Georgeson: "The world is a MILE deep currently."
1 mile is 1600 meters... so 16 claims stacked on top of one another? That's pretty damn deep.
So let me see if I got this right
EQN: Landmark - a Minecraft-ish like experience using the toolset the devs are using to make EQN, but gamified a bit (like Minecraft) and if cool stuff comes about from community creations in this it could go on to be featured later on in EQN. When they say "plant your flag early" does that mean its all one 1 main soe server? Or are there other 3rd party servers too?
EQN: A proper mmo game using the same engine as landmark, and some of the community content, will EQN feature all the destruction of landmark (and it regenerates over time?).
Basically Landmark is a Triple A Minecraft like game, and EQN will take from it where needed, but not be as destroyable (permanently?) as Landmark continents are?
A hundred bucks, eh?
I wonder how popular this will be. How many people are getting the 100 dollar one anyway?
Pretty spot on with Landmark except there shouldn't be any "3rd party" servers. There may be more than one server when it's live but during alpha probably just one. When it's live there will likely be multiple servers but none of them 3rd party.
EQN proper will have everything that Landmark has but with the addition of Dev created quests and dynamically created events. Only lore accurate (time wise) community stuff from Landmark will make it into EQN and expect Landmark's systems to be more refined.
What I am cloudy on is the progression of EQN compared to landmark (as in the gameloop).
I'm guessing EQN is traditionally MMO gameloop but in a sandboxed environment as oppose to a wow themepark?
Hey everyone! Looking for a Founder's Pack code? We're going to be posting codes for Settler, Explorer, and Trailblazer packs.
The codes are a one-time use, so whoever gets it first, gets the pack!
We'll be giving out codes here, but you should also watch for posts from @omeeddariani, @rosierap, @DaveGeorgeson, & @terryjmichaels!
The Minimum specs were updated, changes are in bold.
OS – Windows 7 64 bit
Processor – Intel i5 Quad Core or higher / AMD Phenom II X4 or higher
Memory – 4GB RAM
Hard Drive – 20GB Free
Video Memory – 1,024 MB RAM
Video Card – nVidia GeForce GTX 275 series or higher / AMD HD 4890 or higher
Sound Card – DirectX compatible
Internet – Broadband (3Mbit/sec or higher)
Previous minimum requirements:
Processor – Intel i5 Dual Core or higher / AMD Phenom X3 or higher
Memory – 4GB RAM
Had Drive – 20GB Free
Video Memory – 1,024 MB RAM
Video Card – nVidia GeForce GTX 275 series or higher / AMD HD 4890 or higher
Sound Card – DirectX compatible
Internet – Broadband (10Mbit/sec or higher)
Smedley tweet: "well the press have left for the day and we'll see what they think soon hereoh wow.. there's only one more day in January."
lol
Smedley tweet: "well the press have left for the day and we'll see what they think soon hereoh wow.. there's only one more day in January."
lol
I'm like right on the edge of getting the Trailblazer pack. Man I just love the look of this.
Protip: Tweetz Desktop widget updates a few seconds faster than the actual twitter website.
Are these packs only available before alpha begins?
Are these packs only available before alpha begins?
@J_smedley
"@NextEverQuest here's a hint. Stay tuned in the next 5 hours or so"
Yessssss Yessssssweekend saved? please.
CC: "Reporting in LIVE from San Diego is our Managing Editor Ann Hosler! Welcome, Ann, what's the word from Sony Online Entertainment?"
AH: "The EverQuest Next Landmark community event is currently underway and we are fortunate enough to be on-site. We'll give you a full report next week, but here's the breaking Landmark news: Alpha is anticipated to begin for Trailblazers and Explorers this evening! "
CC: "That's fantastic news! We can't wait to dive in. How can our viewers participate?"
AH: "You can purchase a Founder's Pack on the official site and tune in to the community event live stream at 4PM Pacific / 7PM Eastern!"
CC: "Excellent Ann, thanks for checking in!"
Heads up for anyone that purchases an Alpha pack today: "If you buy a pack today, you will likely not receive your e-mails until tomorrow. We will post instructions in the Alpha forums later."
In other works, you will have to go to the forums in order to found out how to download, etc.