News - EQ's Next Expansion 2023 - Laurion's Song? (1 Viewer)

[jb321]

A guild, or house weapons rack would be useful for all those weapons, just sayin.. armor rack, etc

collection depot...

 

[Doc James]

Looking forward to this expansion just because I like new shiny things. Not looking forward to bugs, bugs, and more bugs.

Although as per usual, I may not partake in this expansion until the next one is announced....

 

[Redfrog]

Doesn't seem to be it would affect or entice boxers too much? I have one of each class on 16 accounts, so if I need a class I can just load up instead of buying a Persona Slot and Heroic unlock. To me that seems far more beneficial for the LFG people. I already have 11 other characters on my main's account I no longer play since I started RG, haha. I have FTP classes of all those guys now in other groups, I would imagine many of us have the same thing. This seems to be buy 15 Persona Slot and you can be any class in an instant, but you still have to level that class it looks like, or buy 15 Heroic 100 unlocks. Yikes.

Zones

Ankexfen Keep
Laurion's Inn
Moors of Nokk
Pal'Lomen
The Hero's Forge
Timorous Falls
Unkempt Woods

 

[BlankStare]

Laurion's Inn




The Hero's Forge




Ankexfen Keep




Timorous Falls




Moors of Nokk




Unkempt Woods




Pal'Lomen





These may not be the best shots or at all representatives of the zone itself, but it's what we have with the zone files at this time. Beta should be available October 10th or 11th to run through.

 

[shearhack]

*changes classes* this isnt even my final form! lol

 

[shearhack]

really cool to get a peek into it hope it looks even better all textured over!

 

[delfnec]

can be any race/class, only need to pay for it...

 

[epicbabe]

Pal'Lomen reminds me of Kelethin a bit with that picture. As for the class changing, I almost wonder if its like FFXIV with being able to class change.

 

[an_image]

Alternate Personas? That sounds like a recipe for disaster. $10 on vanishing items/inventory when you swap personas, LOL

Its probably just a copy/paste redo of shrouds…not exactly a new feature. Bet you they just up the level on that…

 

[BlankStare]

Its probably just a copy/paste redo of shrouds…not exactly a new feature. Bet you they just up the level on that…

No, it's going to be more than that. Gear profiles and all, real loot, etc.

 

[fleqfan]

I was thinking Lauren'SSong, LSS.

Lauren's Song Dude!

 

[BlankStare]

Lauren's Song Dude!

Yes.

WELCOME TO LSD!

 

[jhw668]

Used to be a guild on Fennin Ro named Lost Soldiers of Darkness.

 

[B_I_G__D_A_D_D_Y]

Lauren's Song Dude!

LSD

 

[Doc James]

I was thinking about this a bit, and I wonder if they are trying to explore the whole dual / multi class thing from the AD&D ruleset. I don't know if I am remembering correctly, but I seem to recall the ability to play one class up, then switch to the other class and play that one up. And I believe there was some rule where you can do Multiclass and use both classes abilities at the same time (although limited). I think having a multi-class setup where you can make your own hybrid would be pretty neat.

 

[Blasty]

Laurion's Inn

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The Hero's Forge

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Ankexfen Keep

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Timorous Falls

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Moors of Nokk

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Unkempt Woods

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Pal'Lomen

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These may not be the best shots or at all representatives of the zone itself, but it's what we have with the zone files at this time. Beta should be available October 10th or 11th to run through.

Is this copy / paste zones yet again - anyone knows?

 

[durango773]

Is this copy / paste zones yet again - anyone knows?

some renders up above, looks new?

 

[Robren911]

7 songs to sing that's just shy of $300. Yeeep

 

[an_image]

Is this copy / paste zones yet again - anyone knows?

Expect nothing original from DBG…guys can’t even code an ui without fucking it up…

 

[Szazor]

The zones above dont sound like a copy/paste of POP. so we might be getting "some" original thought.

I dread the persona thing though - the shroud implementation was poorly thought out and just terrible and this is not what we've been missing from eq.

I would like to see a new Epic - since SK/Cleric are arguably the only epic that u really "need" these days, but i think we will see another "SLOT" item that evolves through 7 stages like the cloak and the ear of last expansions.

 

[Grpsmashin]

I was thinking about this a bit, and I wonder if they are trying to explore the whole dual / multi class thing from the AD&D ruleset. I don't know if I am remembering correctly, but I seem to recall the ability to play one class up, then switch to the other class and play that one up. And I believe there was some rule where you can do Multiclass and use both classes abilities at the same time (although limited). I think having a multi-class setup where you can make your own hybrid would be pretty neat.

A mix of Bard and Mage? Please sign me up so i can play mana/atk/proc songs and have a beast ass pet to kill everything lol.

We shall call this creation, "Fire Strings"

 

[killerclown]

shaman bard are needed epics rogue zerker as well

 

[Doc James]

A mix of Bard and Mage? Please sign me up so i can play mana/atk/proc songs and have a beast ass pet to kill everything lol.

We shall call this creation, "Fire Strings"

Also, special Bard songs just for his pets. Have to be drunk though to play them.

Seriously though. Perhaps they are re-inventing the game by allowing anyone to solo easier by being a multi-class. It would make sense in a way for them to make such a move. I mean, better than introducing a new merc system where you get two mercs instead of one.

 

[jande]

Its not going to be a multiclass forget that wish.
It will be like an alt that immediately have all achievements/gear from the original character (this also screws you as no bonus xp from first time missions, no collection xp/aa, no achievement xp)

Its simply a trick to have you buy slots, spend time ingame leveling up xp/aa (consuming kronos) buying gear (trading kronos)
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Its the answer to class balance so everyone can play the flavor of the year, all balance requests can now be answered by players with well just make an XYZ persona

I really hope I am wrong but not optimistic.

 

[blackmarble]

Pre-order page is up.

Visage of the Elddar looks rather smashing. Perhaps I buy Premium this year!

 

[Kambic]

Wouldnt be a terrible thing, I thought the shroud system was a PERFECT way to implement higher level toons helping new friends or new players play the game, and it feels like it was completely just missed by the populace.
I use it all the time when I have a friend join the game to see how they like it when they try it out, and i think it works perfectly for that role.

I think the shroud system was good in concept, but implementation and UX leave a lot to be desired.

 

[Redfrog]

Been away for a few days, was not feeling well. Came back to read up news and stuffs and saw this:

 

[L8erGator]

I am just baffled at the video on the right, 2 minutes with no sound. Not even just generic music, could've even just put some of the new LS music in.

 

[Redfrog]

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I am very happy for a new expansion, simply for the life of EQ, but I do see the personas thing is just a way to make it even easier to play another class. Logging off ClericBob and logging onto TankBob was way too much I guess for the non boxers. Now you are ALWAYS CoolBob, any class you unlock. Seems like a TON of work for little payoff. Ah well, I LOVE the last expansion had the TS Depot!

 

[Redfrog]

I am just baffled at the video on the right, 2 minutes with no sound. Not even just generic music, could've even just put some of the new LS music in.

that vid is for when you click the preview for the new goodies, it plays just the few seconds of the item you're previewing, so no music. I just happened to link the entire video.

 

[Jetanroth]

i really wish they would update the epics that would be fun

Agreed! 3.0 is overdue at this point.

 

[Blasty]

Wonder if there is going to be a 24 man raid as well

 

[Saffron]

A mix of Bard and Mage? Please sign me up so i can play mana/atk/proc songs and have a beast ass pet to kill everything lol.

We shall call this creation, "Fire Strings"

Pal / Sk. Call it Holy Hell

 

[BlankStare]

I guess that's what happens when you fire the developer (Dzarn) who was working on this. Don't expect "Alternate Personas" to at all be ready anytime near launch.

 

[Sic]

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I guess that's what happens when you fire the developer (Dzarn) who was working on this. Don't expect "Alternate Personas" to at all be ready anytime near launch.

frankly, i really hope they just scrap it entirely. it sounds unmaintainable and something they're going to damage the game with

 

[Grpsmashin]

frankly, i really hope they just scrap it entirely. it sounds unmaintainable and something they're going to damage the game with

I 100% agree.

However, if this was their main selling point for the EXP then thats bad.

It reminds me of the Ship to Ship battle instances they offered way back and never delivered on. (AKA which was a big selling point)

 

[jb321]

 

[jb321]

My advice, prolly like others, is when it comes out, do all the missions before they fix them so you can easily get all the achievements..

 

[Jetanroth]

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I guess that's what happens when you fire the developer (Dzarn) who was working on this. Don't expect "Alternate Personas" to at all be ready anytime near launch.

With less than 60 working days until launch this sounds super sketch. If the assessment is, "I cant say how it will function" 70 some days out that is not promising at all! lol

 

[Robahn]

I 100% agree.

However, if this was their main selling point for the EXP then thats bad.

It reminds me of the Ship to Ship battle instances they offered way back and never delivered on. (AKA which was a big selling point)

the main selling points to me will always be

• more zones,
• more raids,
• more missions,
• more grind
• AKA more content

the AP feature falls under "more grind"
I would love to see it happen.