Comments on: Trial of the Isle: Fighter

By: Blackguard

Blackguard — Wed, 18 Jan 2006 22:12:28 +0000

The evil and good islands are currently identical, but will be thematically unique after the new character progression changes go live. Kingdom of Sky does indeed include the original version of EverQuest II if you purchase it at retail. Another update: Live Update #19 may still be 2-3 weeks off, as we’d like to get these changes well-polished before they go live. You should still have ToI access (it should be unlimited time-wise, just limited to the island).

By: Ethic

Ethic — Wed, 18 Jan 2006 17:29:05 +0000

menglor, I’m talking about the next expansion coming out in February, Kingdom of Sky. It is supposed to include the base version of EQ2:

“Do I have to own the original EverQuest II before purchasing Kingdom of Sky? Not if you purchase it at retail as opposed to downloading it directly from SOE. The retail version includes the original version of EverQuest II and Kingdom of Sky, so you get both for the price of an expansion. Be aware that the retail version is DVD only.”

By: menglor

menglor — Wed, 18 Jan 2006 17:20:57 +0000

Ethic, I looked in the stores for the first expansion, and I found it.

lable on the box said : Requires EQ2, expansion only.

even on the sony site, the download for the first expansion says it needs the original.

Myself, I wasnt interested in the expansion, because he, I would be level 1, and it would be a while before I can benifit from the expansion. sooo, spen 50$ for an expansion i cant use right away, or 19$ for one I can, and hey, when I get to that point, I figure i might be able to bargain bin the expansion or there might be another out, 3rd one has just been announced.

By: Ethic

Ethic — Wed, 18 Jan 2006 14:40:07 +0000

I will do so, providing I still have access with my account. You bring up a good point, I did not try a single “evil character”, not that I would have seen any difference in that trial (would there have been?). You lead me to believe there will be some difference in the new version. Looking forward to it.

By: Blackguard

Blackguard — Wed, 18 Jan 2006 08:51:43 +0000

Thanks for taking the time to post the reviews of all your ToI experiences. After Live Update #19, which should be hitting the servers around Wednesday of next week, the shiny new islands will be available to you. I’d give the islands a go once with a good character (Qeynos) and once with an evil character (Freeport) after then, and would be interested to see your impressions, especially as a new player.

By: Ethic

Ethic — Tue, 17 Jan 2006 21:23:11 +0000

Well, if I buy the game - it won’t be until the expansion pack hits the stores and that includes the original game.

By: Menglor

Menglor — Tue, 17 Jan 2006 21:00:33 +0000

end of Jan the current system is being changed to allow everyone to start at level 1 ranger, level 1 summoner ….

its fun, but check the reply in the blog i just put on Heartless blog.

if you decide to buy, there are many catches.

By: Heartless_

Heartless_ — Tue, 17 Jan 2006 17:01:10 +0000

Maybe when the change to TotI comes out I’ll join ya :P

I was always an archer/rogue type in everything I played from D&D to Ultima Online. Then came Dark Ages of Camelot and I ventured over to the magic side of Runemaster. I loved him for at least 2 years. Then I played healer and liked the support idea.

Then I learned that healers are known as “heal bitches” for a reason. Playing a healer for friends was a blast because we always took chances. Playing healer for random groups is the worst punishment in any MMORPG.

I rolled a shaman in WoW though because thats what won me over in beta.

I think I’ve dumped the thief/rogue/archer angst of my teenage years for finding what class I enjoy and going with it. Also I’ve learned “if the class is uber at launch… abuse it while you can.”