EQ 'Next'

[Miasma]

Postcount++?

[Venkman]

Lol this thread is full of awesome.

Let's spend this page doing a week long average between peak, non-peak, weekday and weekend Mb/s 

[shiznitz]

It is a thread of people pulling their virtual cocks out.

[Fordel]

Mine is small and flaccid then 

[Cadaverine]

Further proving that size matters. 

[Sky]

Dat ping...

[Chimpy]

Dat ping...

I think the units are wrong on the speed areas for him and it should be Kbps to be more in line with the ping.

[Signe]

I have a pretty big penis in the morning.

[Pennilenko]

I have a pretty big penis in the morning.

I am strongly considering making this a signature.

[Falconeer]

"It's official! EQN Landmark Alpha will begin TODAY! E-mails will be sent to Trailblazers and Explorers later on this evening with instructions for how to access Alpha (time is still TBD - watch your e-mails!). [Dexella]"

Expect kind of vague reports popping all over the internet very soon.

[Numtini]

Expect NDA kind of vague reports popping all over the internet very soon.

There's an NDA on a paid beta? 

[Paelos]

There's an NDA on a paid beta? 

Are you really shocked? Really?

Consider the company.

[01101010]

No refunds I assume? 

[Threash]

Why would anyone expect no NDA on an alpha? no matter the company, that is ridiculous.

[Signe]

It was a kickstarter, no?  They would have debited your account right away, I think.  So, yeah, I'm sure there's no refunds unless you can't run it.  Someone said they'd refund you for that but I'm not entirely sure.

[Falconeer]

Alpha FAQ.

SOE just announced the kickoff of the EverQuest Next Landmark alpha test, and already fans are taking to Twitter to ask questions. We’ve collected all the answers you need to know about alpha here in one convenient article, which will be updated as new information comes to light. You’re welcome!

- What is an alpha test?

Okay, so you’re not one of the people obsessively following Landmark. It’s cool - we all have to start somewhere. Alpha is an early testing stage in a game’s development that developers generally don’t grant public access to. Landmark is a different story.

- When does it start?

Alpha begins today for those who have purchased a Founder’s Pack or received a Founder’s Pack via a giveaway. Twitter announcements alluded to an alpha kickoff “later” today, which could mean this evening. You can watch SOE’s live stream event while you wait.

- How do I get in?

Look for an email later today. No specific time for the email will be given, and emails will likely be staggered to prevent server overloads, so just keep refreshing that inbox. If your friend happened to receive an email earlier than you, don’t fret - yours is probably still queued.

- Is there an NDA?

Yep. As much as you’ll want to, you can’t talk about your Landmark experience.

- Can I still buy a Founder’s Pack and get into alpha?

Yes. There’s currently no cut-off on Founder’s Pack sales. Be aware, though, that if you purchase a Founder’s Pack today you won’t likely have your invite email until tomorrow. However, you’ll still have access to alpha! Your account will be flagged and you’ll have to head to the official Landmark alpha forums (you may have to log out, clear your cache, and log back in again to see the alpha forum.)

- I got this key from PC Gamer...

That’s cool. Unfortunately, your PC Gamer key won’t get you into alpha. They’re for closed beta, which is expected to kick off on or before March 31st.

- What are the system requirements again?

Here they are.

- Ouch. Not sure my PC can take it. What if I can’t play?

SOE has promised to give you a refund. You’ll need to contact customer service.

- What’s your source for all this information?

We have a team member at the press event in San Diego at the moment. Also, it was all confirmed on Twitter.

[Pennilenko]

No refunds I assume? 

[Chimpy]

Why does the "collapse" button under his comment make me chuckle so much?

[Falconeer]

Live streaming of the alpha launch celebration starting in 5 minutes started.

[01101010]

So alpha is the new beta? 

[Ingmar]

So, if someone paid to get in and they get banned for violating the NDA, what happens? Besides epic Twitter shitstorm directed at SOE.

[Merusk]

So alpha is the new beta? 

No, pre-design is the new beta because the gaming public is already paying to get in on that via Kickstarters.

[Paelos]

So, if someone paid to get in and they get banned for violating the NDA, what happens? Besides epic Twitter shitstorm directed at SOE.

Nothing, because I'm sure the EULA and NDA have language in there about beta access being subject to rules. When you paid and signed up you agree to those rules.

[TripleDES]

I'm watching that stupid Twitch feed. What is this? SecondLife in knights armor and fancy dresses?

Oh god, I can see it already, a hellish grind to earn three Lego blocks, alternatively pay out of your nose for it.

[Bzalthek]

I am such a fucking whore.

[Bhazrak]

Been watching a stream for about 45 minutes showing it off, and Smedley's been in it off and on, or at least someone posing as him. He said he didn't mind the guy streaming and that the NDA is going to be short lived.

I'm tempted to get it just to run around in the environments... the more I watch it the more I love the looks of it.

[Falconeer]

NDA and all, but I think it's safe to say that SOE has a winner this time. Can't even think of a way they can fuck it up at this point.

[Paelos]

NDA and all, but I think it's safe to say that SOE has a winner this time. Can't even think of a way they can fuck it up at this point.

Dude, seriously? SOE can fuck up anything. I mean that's a bold claim.

[Falconeer]

You are right, and after I wrote it I started thinking of noble ways to ruin it. I'd say they have two major options: 1) not adding the right features. The core is amazing but it needs content. And 2) doing RMT wrong.

[Chimpy]

You are right, and after I wrote it I started thinking of noble ways to ruin it. I'd say they have two major options: 1) not adding the right features. The core is amazing but it needs content. And 2) doing RMT wrong.

Both of which Sony is perfectly capable of screwing up on.

[MediumHigh]

Its Falc he is bound to like it even if the game design is from a MUD made in 1995.

[Paelos]

I like Falc's optimism on this. It does seem like an innovative idea to some degree, with some base in the old guard. I think that's how we're going to get innovation on these games, by adding features onto the model.

[Falconeer]

Just to clarify: I am talkingabout EQ Landmark, not EQ Next. In Landmark there won't be much to do other than gathering, crafting and building, so if you nail down those things in an amazing good looking engine, and in a massively multiplayer shared environment, you have done well. Not easy to screw it, seriously. Worst it cazn happen is some people just won't find a reson to play it. But that is true for Minecraft too, so...

[Numtini]

I'm pathetic and 59.95 poorer.

[Miasma]

Tell us how it goes.

Honestly if I had any interest in building stuff minecraft style I'd have bought it too.