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EverQuest II: Paid Character Customisation

Players of the MMO EverQuest II are now able to change the appearance and names of their characters through a new system introduced by Sony Online Entertainment.

Characters can alter themselves by taking a potion, which must be bought from SoE's Station Marketplace. The 'Potion of Amnesia' (1500 Station Cash) allows players to change a character's name, and the 'Potion of Disgenderment' (1500 Station Cash) grants the player a one-time opportunity to change their character's appearance and/or gender. If you want the whole package, the 'Norrathian Witness Protection Pack' (2500 Station Cash) provides both potions.

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Maticus5917d ago

I know this had a MASSIVE impact to WoW, it will probably be similar here.

Leord5917d ago

Yeah, it's funny how these things work.

In the end it's all a game and this sort of customization should be available.

Cogo5917d ago

I think it's sad that games are so superficial. If you choose your appearance, it should stay that way.

AndyA5917d ago

Agreed. Seems expensive too.

Malfurion5917d ago

Not at all, MMOs are all about playing an avatar you can relate to, so if you decide that bald head just doesn't suit you anymore, change it!

Have you never made a character in a game without much thought and ended up liking it so much you played it for hours, only to regret a decision you made when you created the character? I know I have.

Maticus5917d ago

Depends what you call expensive, I'd gladly hand over a few quid to change something I've been stuck looking at for ages that I hated instead of re-rolling a character.

On the other hand, I know people that think the cost is disgusting and refuse to pay a penny more than their subscription.

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Leord5917d ago

Well, it was just a matter of time..

Cogo5917d ago

Yeah, I don't think anyone is surprised.

Maticus5917d ago

It is straight out of WoW's book though :)

thetamer5917d ago

Why?!?! Surely you loose all sense of connection with your character if you change it!

Fyzzu5917d ago

Or you gain more, if you ballsed up your character when you created it.

Malfurion5917d ago

No way - I played my main character in wow for 4 years but I really hated his hair. It seemed a good choice at the time but I ended up keeping my helm on all the time because it was so bad. As soon as I was able to change it, I did and I haven't lost my connection with him at all.

Gender change is different of course, I've swapped sex on a couple of my toons and yeah, it does kinda feel like a new character at first but they play the same, just nicer to look at :)

Fyzzu5917d ago

Choo choo! All aboard the money train! Next stop, SOE.

I do love the names of these potions/packs though.

Malfurion5917d ago

You gotta remember, these people are running a business at the end of the day. Of course they're going to charge for something that's taken time to set up for players.

But people will only pay for it if they feel it's worth it. Some people are dead set against it, others (like me) are willing to part with a small fee to increase my enjoyment of the game, however slightly.

Medievaldragon5916d ago

Gee, are they late on this feature? Took them a lot of time to come up with this feature. Oh well, not a bad one though.

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Everquest 2 Pulls Down "Pay-To-Raid" Loot Boxes From Cash Shop

Earlier this month, Everquest 2 announced a new loot box system that bypassed lockouts and provided the chance to buy more opportunities at raid gear through the cash shop.

jznrpg809d ago

Yeah that’s a stupid idea

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EverQuest 2’s Visions Of Vetrovia Expansion Enters Beta As Pre-Orders Go Live

Beta testing for the Visions of Vetrovia expansion of Darkpaw Games’ MMO EverQuest 2 is under way and now available to those who purchase one of the four available editions.

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Daybreak Game Company to Be Acquired by EG7 for $300 Million

In a press release, EG7 Global announced to have entered into an agreement to acquire 100% shares of Daybreak Game Company for $300 million.

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ccgr1661d ago

Don't think I ever played any of their MMO games. Hope it works out

Imp0ssibl31661d ago

Really? EverQuest and PlanetSide are classics.

crazyCoconuts1661d ago

Planetside with platoons - so neat. Wish that would have had half the momentum that Fortnite has had

Abnor_Mal1661d ago

DC Universe? Is this the same company that left Sony, not PlayStation? If so, maybe PlayStation should have snatched them uo and fully integrate them into the fold.

porkChop1661d ago

Yeah, they used to be called Sony Online Entertainment.

Abnor_Mal1661d ago

Yes, I dont think they ever had anything to do with PlayStation. For some reason my mind is saying under Sony Music umbrella.

italiangamer1661d ago (Edited 1661d ago )

Sony sold them off years ago, it doesn't make sense to buy them again

Abnor_Mal1661d ago

I thought they wanted a break from Sony to reach a bigger audience, not that Sony sold them. Well in any case I hope them future success.

Also, I know its the same company but I did try to differentiate between the two, Sony and PlayStation. Whereas Sony outside of PlayStation was not a good fit for whatever reason, I'll look it up later, PlayStation would be a better fit because is their gaming division which I believe runs somewhat separate from Sony, or what I've been led to believe some time ago.

Finally, sometimes we do things not truly seeing the depths of our actions, and may end up regretting the decision. Have you ever sold a game, only to rebuy it later.

porkChop1661d ago

They were under SCE Sony Computer Entertainment, same umbrella that housed PlayStation. They were separate businesses.

I believe Sony has almost always had gaming businesses outside of PlayStation. If I'm remembering right, they currently have a separate publisher focused on small indie games. Can't remember what it's called though.

TheColbertinator1661d ago

Sony Music published their own games outside of PlayStation

_LarZen_1661d ago

I’m still grumpy they canceled EverQuest Next and Landmark.

porkChop1661d ago

Yeah that sucked. Was a lot of potential there. I don't normally like MMOs but I was really intrigued by Next and Landmark.

_LarZen_1660d ago

I was a Trailblazer in Landmark and it was so fun building things. The tools and possibilities is not something I’ve seen in a game since...

And I was so ready for a new EverQuest mmo... Makes me sad just writing this :(

P_Bomb1661d ago (Edited 1661d ago )

Hope this means they’ll get the resources to keep improving. The DCUO broker economy has been broken for over a year. Can no longer share my millions between toons, meanwhile everything is overpriced. Worked hard trading legit. Bummer.