New Expansion is AnnouncedMar 22nd, 2002 at 11:56 AM by Allakhazam

The suspense is over. Here is the press release I just received from SOE regarding the new expansion:
The Planes of Power
 The launch of EverQuest® in March 1999 changed the world of massively multiplayer online gaming forever. Since then we have brought you a new playable race of lizard men called the Iksar in EverQuest: The Ruins of Kunark™, ancient enemies and new adventures on the frozen continent of Velious in EverQuest: The Scars of Velious™, and a completely graphically overhauled world, the enchanting moonscape of Luclin, mounts, and a new playable race of noble cat people, the Vah Shir, in EverQuest: The Shadows of Luclin™. Now players will soon be able to access the most powerful deities in all of Norrath. We are pleased to announce the next installment in the best-selling, critically acclaimed EverQuest series, EverQuest: The Planes of Power™. An arcing storyline takes players on an epic adventure through the Planes of Power, home of the Gods of Norrath. Veteran players will face new challenges in each of the 18 newly discovered planes. Players of all levels will benefit from the Plane of Knowledge that hosts scores of new quests and opens portals to Norrath making travel easier than ever. Hundreds of new items, quests and encounters will keep even the most revered players challenged and enthralled. Battle the minions of Rallos Zek in the Plane of War; help Karana regain control of the Plane of Storms; overcome vile pestilence in the Plane of Disease! You're in their worlds now! EverQuest: The Planes of Power Features List:
  • 18 new planar zones that push your teamwork abilities to the limit
  • Hundreds of new items and monsters
  • Exciting new quests and challenges await even the most experienced players
  • Two planar cities that provide a hub for travel and player interaction
  • A central storyline links the content from every zone into one compelling quest.
  • Further character progression making players even more powerful
    • Included with the press release were two screen shots:
  • POP Number 1
  • POP Number 2
    • Also, the official website for the expansion is now live. To get to it, go to http://everquest.station.sony.com/power/
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    high level expansions...
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    # Apr 08 2002 at 11:41 PM Rating: Default
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    have we already forgotten velious? have we so quickly forgotten that some of the HARDEST zones in the game are on the very FIRST expansion? so soon we overlook the fact that there is a wealth of things to do in what we already have to explore... this is disheartening...
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    RE: high level expansions...
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    # Apr 09 2002 at 8:00 AM Rating: Default
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    One thing for sure. The New expansions with higher level requirements. Sure do free up many of the mid-level camps and end most farming now that they have to learn zones all over again. It is so annoying heading to a zone with your group or guild only to have it camped with 1 or more high level characters. While I am guilty of this myself. I have also left camp when I noticed a group wanted to camp it. It seems only the fair thing to do. I am sure it must be a pain for a high level character once they get above 55. But they seem ( not all but some ) to have brought it on themselves. I have witnessed as well have experienced (with my Main) the "hunt for experience". For those that don't know what it may be. It's the point where you stop playing the game for the reasons you once started. Usually those that a certain level and see exp coming quite fast and hunt ( shout or OOC ) for the next area where exp flows just as fast. This usually starts the chain events of next zone and so on. When they do this they lose sight of the fun at eeach level by gaining 5 levels or more per zone or even at one camp spot. Many don't even hunt around the entire zone they've been in.
    So by all means create more and more expansions whether high level requirements or not. I will continue to buy them. I am a fan for life. I just don't agree with the Farming only to spam chat with PC and Auctions. VI needs to address that and make a special channel specifically for that. The latest channels just haven't caught on. Another thing I dont agree with is the Re-vamping of zones to accomodate high levels. Not a good idea. Ruined a few of my favorite zones.
    Just my 200 plat worth.
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