SOE EQ and EQII Living Legacy Program

DO YA WANT SOME O' THIS? Get it fer FREE!

(note: Brasse not included, unless you play on Crushbone server and offer free beer)

This is an unusual move by Sony Online Entertainment, and arguably one of the most appealing and generous buyback programs ever. It encourages players who have been thinking about coming back, but hesitated because they did not want to pay for the 'catch-up' expansion costs, or those who have dabbled in the trial version but were not sure about paying for a retail copy.

BRASSE'S "IN A SHOTGLASS" VERSION:

This is a great invitation for all former players of EQ and EQII to return to the game at NO cost, and for a very long trial period.

EVERQUEST - From today's date until July 25:
- Inactive EQ players and trial accounts who sign up get Secrets of Faydwer expansion*, FREE.
- They also get an in-game bundle of equipment to help them get a leg-up.
- If they sign up for a monthly subscription again during the promotion period, they get to keep all the new content, FREE.

EVERQUEST II - From today's date until July 31:
- Inactive EQII players and trial accounts who sign up get the Rise of Kunark expansion*, FREE. These folks also get a bunch of in-game equipment to get them into the flow.
- If they sign up for a monthly subscription again during the promotion period, they get to keep all the new content, FREE.
- This means that they can experience all the grand new content without having to purchase the expansion packs.

*Note that the expansion listed contains ALL previous expansions, so it brings you completely up to date, no matter how long ago you last played the game.

There is a lot more detail at the official Living Legacy site, including discounts, contest listings, additional freebies, recruitment rewards, etc.

By the way, this is for inactive members who left in good standing. So no, mister goldsella, you and your 35 accounts are not eligible to participate. This is not the game you're looking for.

;-)#
Brasse

Ok, so tell us what ye think o' this move in this handy linked thread on our forum. Don' hold back, cause Oi've got an ebil grin on me face, just waitin' fer ye ta say whut Oi bin thinkin'...

Put yourself in this picture. You know you wanna:



And here is the official press release from SOE:

GROUNDBREAKING VIDEO GAME FRANCHISE EVERQUEST® CELEBRATES FANS WITH LIVING LEGACY PROMOTION

SAN DIEGO, CA – June 2, 2008 – The EverQuest ® franchise, the groundbreaking, award-winning fantasy series that redefined massively multiplayer online (MMO) video games for a generation of gamers around the globe, is bringing a near decade of success back to millions of fans with a new Living Legacy program from Sony Online Entertainment LLC, which will feature in-game events, promotions, game updates and more.

Living Legacy, announced today, is a brand-new initiative aimed at the millions of players who have experienced the vast, engaging online worlds of EverQuest ® (EQ) and EverQuest® II (EQII) since the original EQ game was launched in 1999. The celebration starts today and continues through the end of September. As part of the promotion, both EQ and EQII subscribers with inactive accounts who left in good standing will be able to log back in to the games and play for free until the end of July.

“The EverQuest franchise has touched so many lives since the launch of EverQuest in 1999, and with the 10th anniversary of EverQuest just around the corner, we felt it was the best time to give back to all the players who made it the cultural phenomenon it is today,” said John Smedley, president of Sony Online Entertainment. “We are grateful for the continued support from our legions of fans and are extremely excited about the groundswell of interest surrounding Living Legacy.”

While the Living Legacy program is aimed at former EQ and EQII players, the program also offers a perfect way for new players to experience the world of Norrath. Nostalgic NPCs and group PvE encounters, as well as brand new raid content, will commemorate EQ’s hardcore heritage. The program features bonus XP weekends, several live events, new content updates and the introduction of new zones all taking place in EQII. Returning EQII players will also be able to experience Rise of Kunark, EQII’s fourth expansion, which just became the game’s best-selling expansion of all time.

Key features of the Living Legacy program include:
o All qualified returning EQ players will receive the EverQuest Secrets of Faydwer all-in-one compilation and bonus in-game items at no additional cost.
o All qualified returning EQII players will receive the EverQuest II Rise of Kunark all-in-one compilation and bonus in-game items at no additional cost.
o All software provided during the promotional period will be credited to any EQ or EQII account that is converted to a valid, paying monthly subscription.
o Current EQII players who recruit a friend to play the game who converts to a valid subscription will receive free gameplay-time added upon conclusion of their then-current subscription .

In the spirit of honoring the players, the Living Legacy program is supported by an online and print advertising campaign that features real EQ and EQII players.

For more information on the Living Legacy program or to reactivate your account, log onto www.eqlivinglegacy.com.

About Sony Online Entertainment
Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) is a recognized worldwide leader in massively multiplayer online games, with hundreds of thousands of subscribers around the globe. SOE creates, develops and provides compelling entertainment for the personal computer, online, game console and wireless markets. Known for its blockbuster franchises and hit titles including EverQuest®, EverQuest® II, Champions of Norrath®, Untold Legends™, and PlanetSide®, as well as for developing Star Wars Galaxies™, SOE continues to redefine the business of online gaming and the creation of active player communities while introducing new genres on various entertainment platforms. Headquartered in San Diego, CA, with additional development studios in Austin, TX, Seattle, WA, Denver, CO, and Taiwan, SOE has an array of cutting-edge games in development. SOE is owned by Sony Pictures Digital and Sony Computer Entertainment America.

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