Amazon.com EverQuest II The Shadow Odyssey is the latest EverQuest II expansion pack from Sony Online Entertainment, and follows the award-winning Rise of Kunark expansion. New and veteran players will marvel at the massive expanse of the new journey through an unknown realm. With new quests, stories, deities, and more, The Shadow Odyssey will provide hours of fresh gameplay.
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Special Pewter Bear Figurine Included in Box A special pewter dire bear figurine is an included bonus with this set. The bear is a new addition to the game, either a pet or mount depending what level you are, and gains experience and levels with you. This collectible pewter replica will look great on your desk as a reminder of your digital friend.
New Worlds and Nostalgic Places to Explore At the heart of The Shadow Odyssey is a new realm called the Ether, with 20 new zones including a new overland zone, Innothule. Players will enjoy the added pieces of nostalgia with familiar dungeon themes from EverQuest such as Najena, Mistmoore, and The Sebilisian Empire. There are also five new Heritage Quests, and more than 18 goal-based dungeons such as Befallen and Ruins of Guk.
The story unfolds along with the hundreds of new quests and dozens of new creatures. As you fight, you learn a little more about this new world and the challenges that must be overcome in it.
New Mounts, New Deities Players will now be able to ride new mounts such as a bear and a unicorn. Two new deities have also been introduced into Norrath: Rodcet Nife and Anashti Sul. Players can also now ride airships to travel between distant lands.
ANew Group of Erudites Offer New Loot Along with the new realm and new enemies are new equipment, weapons, armor, and other loot. Players can get them by bartering the void shards earned during your encounters with a mysterious group of Erudites who have powerful new armor and equipment.
Legends of Norrath Online Card Trading Game Included Legends of Norrath, a strategic online trading card game, is included in The Shadow Odyssey expansion. The card game tells the story thousands of years before the events in The Shadow Odyssey, giving players a chance to learn the realm's history. Players can gain new loot cards for EverQuest II, including rare items, new mounts, cloaks, consumables, and baubles.
All-In-One Compilation Pack Includes Previous Releases The Shadow Odyssey is an All-In-One expansion pack that includes all previous expansion and adventure packs for EverQuest II. This means that you'll have access to the entire EverQuest II world and have a chance to catch up on any adventures you might have missed.
REVIEW
The best online game on the market! For everyone who loves online fantasy games. There is something for anyone. From beautiful adventuring zones to house decorating. This expansion is an all in one pack, so if you buy this you get the original game plus all expansions. You get a nice bear mount which levels with you. There is both an exciting adventure part to the game, a very well developed tradeskill part, there is thousand of quests and very customizeable house decorating part from little inn rooms to giant guild halls. Creating your character also gives you a lot of posibilities with somany different races and classes to choose between. When you have chosen your race and class then there is almost endless possibilities for customizing their looks. This game is fun and challenging for both teenagers and adults. The only downside to the game is the high requirements for your computer which must be up to date with lots of ram for being able to run the game smoothly and enjoy the fantastic graphics.
Defend Faydwer against acts of vengeance from enemies old and new. The clockwork armies of the evil gnomish necromancer Meldrath the Malignant gather in the Steamfront Mountains awaiting his order to invade the kingdom of Ak'Anon. The launch of his great air fortress Mechanotus has exposed new paths into the nearby Loping Plains home to the soul-eating wereorcs of Bloodmoon Keep. Meanwhile an ancient menace stirs deep in the Dragonscale Hills where the prismatic dragon Kerafyrm the Awakened plots the destruction of all Norrath.EverQuest Secrets of Faydwer is the fourteenth expansion to the genre-defining series. Characters can now advance up to level 80 as they battle to triumph over the rising menace. Along the way discover thousands of new items including Heroic Items that push abilities to new heights. Secrets of Faydwer also includes dynamic high level raid content new spells and new Advancement Abilities to rejuvenate even the most hardened warrior.Note: This expansion pack requires the full version of EverQuest to play.Format: WIN 2000XP Genre: ENTERTAINMENT Rating: RP UPC: 814582412720 Manufacturer No: 41092
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Good expansion, lots of content EverQuest had some good additions with this expansion. The level cap was raised to 80, several new 70-75+ zones were added, and some of the new equipment is just astounding. My only complaint on the expansion content is that lower/mid level players were once again pushed aside (which happens most expansions) to appease the higher end game.
Some interesting changes were put in for everyone in the game at the same time of the expansion release, including a jewelrycraft revamp, more cultural armors/symbols (and a change to how you make them), and more alchemy potions for higher levels. Even research had its official change, with all the spells now being crafted using the old level 61+ spell methods (systematic spell research). These changes have made some tradeskilling quite a lot easier to achieve levels in, and makes playtime more diverse for everyone.
I would recommended this expansion to any current players or old players considering returning to the game. Even if you've only considered playing EverQuest but never tried it out before, now is a good time! The development team is finally putting effort into making gametime more enjoyable, and it's worth it to check this out. :)
Includes the original Everquest and ten Expansion Packs. EverQuest - Depths of Darkhollow lets you see Norrath through the eyes of some of its fearsome and powerful creatures. Step into the forms of unusual creatures and use their unique abilities to do battle against their ancient foes! EverQuest - Omens Of Warlets you follow the Wayfarers Brotherhood to the war-ravaged Realm of Discord. It's rumored that they intend to invade Norrath, and you'll into their country's battle-scarred plateaus to find out. EverQuest - Gates Of Discord is an all-new adventure in a new part of Norrath. A mage named Calliav has seen a vision of strange new beasts and a far-off land. He has seen an army called the Legion of Mata Muram -- They are the greatest threat to Norrath ever unleashed, and you'll fight them in all-out war! Also includes Lost Dungeons Of Norrath, The Scars Of Velious and Shadows Of Luclin
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For all of you that want and remember what Everquest was in 1999-2001 This package is great. Not for the live servers and what they are, but for all of the custom servers of the game that are out now. If anyone remembers what Everquest was around 1999-2001 they remember how awesome have a sirname to your character was and how epic an epic class weapon really was. For those who loved haggling with WTS and WTB and loved the enormous world and it took a day to walk around. There's a project that is comming out with a ton of buzz around it. Please visit http://www.eqclassic.org/ for all of the memories you want to relive.
The EverQuest Anniversary Edition compiles every add-on for the Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game (MMORPG). It brings together every expansion pack for the legendary EverQuest games, plus a brand new one - The Buried Sea. This collection also treats gamers to new in-game content, including dozens of Luclin Fabled NPCs, a newscavenger hunt for players of all levels, and the return of the Fabled fiends of years past. Choose from 16 unique races and 16 distinct classes, including the new dragon-bred Drakkins. With more than 375 zones to explore and more than 50,000 items to earn and collect both magical and mundane, including artifacts of great power, characters can shape the universe in EverQuest.
EverQuest: The Buried Sea features: Energeian Items - Gain a new inventory slot for an Energeian power source and armor that can tap into the energy within
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Everquest This is a really old game. Started the whole MMO craze like 8 years ago. BUT this is also the best buy for a videogame you're ever gonna get. Base EQ and 13 expansion packs included in this bad boy all for $20, PLUS you get a free month when you start a new account. So in all honesty you get all the content the game has to offer for 5 dollars for the first month! There's no way to beat that.
If you're like me you've played WoW to death. always kind of wondered what EQ was all about. If you find WoW too easy, definitely try this one out
Amazon.com EverQuest II The Shadow Odyssey is the latest EverQuest II expansion pack from Sony Online Entertainment, and follows the award-winning Rise of Kunark expansion. New and veteran players will marvel at the massive expanse of the new journey through an unknown realm. With new quests, stories, deities, and more, TheShadow Odyssey will provide hours of fresh gameplay.
Explore Ether and its 20 new zones, including the overland zone of Innothule.View larger.
New Worlds and Nostalgic Places to Explore At the heart of The Shadow Odyssey is a new realm called the Ether, with 20 new zones including a new overland zone, Innothule. Players will enjoy the added pieces of nostalgia with familiar dungeon themes from EverQuest such as Najena, Mistmoore, and The Sebilisian Empire. There are also five new Heritage Quests, and more than 18 goal-based dungeons such as Befallen and Ruins of Guk.
The story unfolds along with the hundreds of new quests and dozens of new creatures. As you fight, you learn a little more about this new world and the challenges that must be overcome in it.
New Mounts, New Deities Players will now be able to ride new mounts such as a bear and a unicorn. Two new deities have also been introduced into Norrath: Rodcet Nife and Anashti Sul. Players can also now ride airships to travel between distant lands.
A New Group of Erudites Offer New Loot Along with the new realm and new enemies are new equipment, weapons, armor, and other loot. Players can get them by bartering the void shards earned during your encounters with a mysterious group of Erudites who have powerful new armor and equipment.
Legends of Norrath Online Card Trading Game Included Legends of Norrath, a strategic online trading card game, is included in The Shadow Odyssey expansion. The card game tells the story thousands of years before the events in The Shadow Odyssey, giving players a chance to learn the realm's history. Players can gain new loot cards for EverQuest II, including rare items, new mounts, cloaks, consumables, and baubles.
All-In-One Compilation Pack Includes Previous Releases The Shadow Odyssey is an All-In-One expansion pack that includes all previous expansion and adventure packs for EverQuest II. This means that you'll have access to the entire EverQuest II world and have a chance to catch up on any adventures you might have missed.
REVIEW
Everquest 2 the shadow odyssey according to your records I ordered this on Nov. 9th... well I would love to review it for you but as of yet 11/23/08 I have NOT recieved it so....I would just be guessing, while all my friends have already received theirs maybe they will come and give a review...a few days later I ordered the pewter bear copy its still in transit to. I like EQ2 and I am sure the game is a winner
Amazon.comCenturies of war have left their mark on the continent of Kunark. Explore this region as your existing character, or as the new playable race, The Sarnak, and discover a world full of intrigue and danger. Engage in all-new adventures as you embark on a crusade to reveal the truth of the wars between the reborn Iksar Empire and the Sarnak, and uncover artifacts long since thought lost to history. Experience the continent of Kunark and begin your courageous path from the new starting city in Timorous Deep.
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Return to the EverQuest World
Rise of Kunark is the fourth expansion pack for the EverQuest II franchise. The introduction of The Sarnak and new starting area, Timorous Deep, provide for a full range of content for new players (levels 1-20) as well as for high level players who can now advance up to level 80 in their Adventure, Tradeskill and Guild classes. Rise of Kunark includes many detailed areas that are from EverQuest as well as new areas only recently unearthed. Hundreds of new quests, dozens of new NPCs, new Epic Weapon quests for each class and new armor sets await those who dare set foot on this fabled continent. Features:
New Player Race: The Sarnak are a classic dragon-like humanoid creature that inhabits Timorous Deep
New starting city: Begin your adventure from the new starting area in the islands of Timorous Deep
Continue your adventures as your existing character in Kunark, expanding on your achievements as Adventure, Tradeskill and Guild levels have all increased to 80
Advance your way through new regions, containing many zones filled with nostalgia and danger
The tale of Kunark is told through hundreds of quests, aimed at gameplay of all types
More Weapons & Armor: New Epic Weapon quests for all 24 classes as well as legendary armor
Explore the world on the shoulders of a new rampaging beast, The Kunarkian Rhinoceros
New deities in Norrath for players to pledge their allegiance
Encounter and engage a wide variety of new enemies that inhabit the lands of Kunark
REVIEW
Biggest/best MMO for $40 anywhere This game has it all. Solo content, grp content, raid content. A real nice balance of each. Excellent crafting for more depth. A vast legion of players(not WoW by anymeans, but still impressive), who are always willing to help out a n00b. Some of the most impressive graphics ever seen in an MMO. Constantly updated content(no waiting 3-4 years for an expansion like some other game). Level cap up to 80 for crafting, adventuring and guilds. The developers really seem to care about this game, instead of just collecting a paycheck.
In this boxed release, you get the original game(EQ2), 4 expansions(Rise of Kunark, Echos of Faydwer, Kingdom of Sky, and Desert of Flames). Plus you get 3 mini expansion packs called adventure packs(Bloodline Chronicles, Splitpaw Saga, and Fallen Dynasty). And it also comes with the Legends of Norrath card game as well(if you are into that type of thing). They called the Orange Box "The best deal in video game history"(IGN.com). So @ 5 games=$50. EQ2-RoK is 9 games for $40...I'd say this is a much better deal.
There is a free trial out there(2 or 3 of them actually, so you can experience more of the game) if you wanna try it out first.
The EverQuest II Collector's Edition opens up a new world of epic deds and amazing damgers,where players will encounter hundreds of creatures and unlimited adventure. Breathtaking graphics and an epic storyline immerse you in this world, as you become a legendary hero or villain. This special Collector's Edition includes a "Spell Book" DVD holder, bonus DVD with video assets, art book, cloth map and a collectible coin ina small velvet pouch. Players can now own real estate, such as apartments, homes, and guild houses Incredible graphics bring over 160 creature types to life - from orcs and goblins to menacing dragons and colossal Living Statues Features voices for almost every NPC in the game
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Game lags like hell - but I'm STILL playing... Okay, I can almost hear all of you asking me: "WHY? are you NUTS?"
Firstly, my computer is just under the minimum recommended spec required for this game: AMD Duron 950 (100MHz FSB), 1GB 133MHz SDRAM (yes the old stuff), Radeon 9800Pro 128MB (Running at 4X AGP) - You get the idea. I have the game on low settings, except for the main texture quality, that is set to HIGH. This game is *just* about playable for me (although some of you may disagree) I get anywhere between 5 - 10 FPS in the cities, and higher indoors. But it lags, and quite serious lag sometimes.
But I'm still playing. And I'm not planning on quitting. And SOE are welcome to the monthly fee that I will pay - gladly.
What's in.... THE BOX!?
The collector's edition of this game comes beautifully presented in a shiny metal box. Opening the box you find: a velvet pouch with collectors coin, a cloth map of the world, a glossy poster map of the main cities, a glossy poster of Antonia Bayle - signed by Heather Graham - and a pic of Lucan D'Lere - signed by none other than Christopher Lee (otherwise known as Saruman in LoTR), a thick glossy book full of game artwork, a glossy manual and a hardback gatefold CD case containing both game DVD's, a music CD and a Bonus DVD (4 discs in all).
It's quite a package, and strangely, I found myself cackling with glee as I was rummaging through its contents. After installing (4.5GB!) and getting into the game, I typed in /claim, and found to my surprise that the collector's edition of this game also includes in-game items as follows: A choice of paintings (to be put in your Inn room after leaving the Isle of Refuge), A statue of Lucan or Antonia to put in your Inn room(and they talk when you click on them), and a baby dragon pet in your choice of colours (it also does tricks). What can I say? Pretty cool stuff - but you're paying for it, don't forget!
The Game
Now, I want you to ask yourself if you like clear purpose in an RPG. Think about all those great single player RPG's of the past that included great storylines and quests. Let me tell you that if you like quests, then you will love Everquest 2's excellent quest system. The game designers have put a lot of thought, effort and time into the stories, quests and reward system, and it's all brought to life by the outstanding voice-overs of the NPC's. It didn't take long for the LAG I was telling you about before, to become... how shall I say? ... more unnoticed. In fact, I was already planning my next PC upgrade.
The game really comes to life when you leave the Isle of Refuge and partake in the well thought-out initial quests to get you used to the city, your Inn room and the places to hunt. The NPC's chatter away as you go about your business - e.g. I saw one of the Ratonga rat men weilding a hatchet and chasing a cat through the streets of Freeport with a comical voice over of "Here kitty kitty!". Moments later the cat was chasing him instead, hissing and yowling, while the Ratonga was shouting "Helllp!.. I'm being chased by dinner!"
The game is full of these comical moments, and it draws you in, gives the world life. This game is very immersive - even more so than the original Everquest. Dangerously immersive. Hmmm... this game could be a real life stealer- but I'm not sure yet if this is a Pro or a Con.
Everquest2 is all about adventure - more so than any other MMORPG that I have played to date (and I've been playing them since the early MUD's). It has the same fun level that I experienced with single-player games like Baldurs Gate and BGII. And even though I have played the original Everquest, EQ2 is completely new to me, has that element of exploration and adventure... and good clear sense of progress right from the start.
But this game requires a COMMITTMENT.
If committment scares you, or if you don't have the time to truely sink yourself into this game - then I wouldn't recommend it for you! I'm going to take time off from real life, and become what I call "a computer hermit" for a month or so. I won't shave or wash much, I won't see the light of day for a while. Grocery shopping will be done online, or from a phone.
You get the idea. If you want a "casual" gaming experience, try WoW out for style. But if you're hardcore, like me. You know what to do..... (bwhahahahaahahaaaaa!)
Pros: Graphics, Sound, Quests, Animation, Community, Can Solo (all the way with the new solo monsters that SOE have added), Player Housing, Guild system, Group System, Combat, Item system, Voice Acting, The way that swarms of bats fly in caves, The way that flocks of birds realistically fly outdoors, Fish (and fishing), Tradeskills, Mining, Gathering/Harvesting and the whole lack of... boredom.
Cons: Price, Monthly fee, REQUIRES High-End system (works good after messing with the game settings on my friend's 3200 AMD barton, 1GB DDR RAM, Radeon 9800Pro), REQUIRES time to play - but if you're patient I suppose you could "casual" this for a time, It's by Sony - so cust support might be sketchy, Expansions to the game are PAY, Game special features are PAY, Overall the game is EXPENSIVE, your real life sanity (and/or relationship with girlfriend/boyfriend) may be at RISK.
And that's all I can think of. Hope you find the info above ^^ useful.
Eh Alright, I had my sare of addiction towards this game and it was actually awhile ago, but I'll try to explain what I liked about this game.
From the start of this game, you'll most likely notice the very bad graphics that are displayed... or maybe the bad sound.. or maybe the decent number of people online at one time
Well, i think this game was the best game in the world to me at one time, I had a level 27 Warrior Halfling ( Hobbit ). But simply, I stopped playing ebcause I stopped paying the 10$ a month. And after that, a few months leter i went to the computer version, Everquest II. ( see my review for that. )
There are some good things about this game. It is online so you can play with other players, it's overall a fantastically made RPG, ( in my opinion better than FinalFantasy by a long-shot. ) And improvements over the first one for the PS2, there is a new Race. ( The Ogre. ) and new class. ( Alchemist. ) There are also some new areas to explore, with new creatures. The team also updated you're leveling, so instead of the highest level being 50, it is now 60. The final thing that was updated, was a very very slight update in graphics. They are hard to see, but they are there. Anyways, if you do play this game and begin to like it, trust me; your hours will be FLYING by. My summer in 2003 and part of 2004 was gone before i knew it. ( I played the first one too. )
Anyways enjoy yourself with it. This game can be enjoyable to you, or a piece of junk.
EverQuest Platinum is the ultimate collection of EverQuest multiplayer games. Bring the amazing game world of Norrath to life and exploreevery land, very continent and beyond. Uncover powerful ancient secrets, mountains of treasure, and deadly enemies and monsters -- build your legend in a new world. Includes EverQuest Classic and all seven expansion packs. EverQuest - The Planes Of Power brings characters into the realm of the Gods -- complete impossible quests and learn secrets no man was meant to discover EverQuest - Gates Of Discord opens up a long-lost continent being invaded by monstrous creatures from the realm of Discord
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Just manage your time properly It's really silly to harp on a game because someone with a compulsive personality plays it too often. Obviously the game is good, or no one would play it for so many hours on end. Granted, it is sad when a person looses so much time in such a way. It isn't the game that is at fault here though, the game itself is outstanding and has been going for years now with no end in sight. This is a plus to many of us who canmanage our time properly and not forget about the real world out there. There is actually another expansion due out in mid September, which I am very much looking forward to.
As for this version in particular, it runs fine and I highly recommend it! It may of had some problems running about a year ago, but it's good to go now.
One complete card. Three Online Games - Consumers can now choose one card for their subscription to EverQuest PlanetSide or EverQuest II with SOE's new global account key. No credit cards required to play. Quick Easy & Dependable- Easy to use simple instructions and reliable systems allows the player ot quickly get set up and playing any three games of their choice.Format: ACCESSORY Genre: MISCELLANEOUS/OTHER UPC: 814582405920 Manufacturer No: 40592
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Great if you don't want to use/have a credit card and cheaper than a $[...] prepaid visa SOE game cards are great for those who don't have a credit card and don't want to spend $[...] on a prepaid visa card.
I've had bad luck with SOE's billing so a gamecard allows me to play a month or 3 without worrying about being charged for the month I wish to stop playing.
