Yesterday brought an update to EverQuest. With this update 3 xml files have changed and you can see the changes in my late compare post (Sorry!!!).

Of course there were updates to other area's of the game as well...

*** Highlights ***

• The 10th Veteran Reward, Summon Resupply Agent, is now available!
• Alternate Advancement experience has been accelerated significantly for those with fewer AAs spent and will scale back down to the normal rate as more AAs are earned.
• Many keyed zones from the Ruins of Kunark, Scars of Velious, Shadows of Luclin, Planes of Power, Gates of Discord, Omens of War, Depths of Darkhollow, and Prophecy of Ro have had their key/flag requirements modified. All players that have obtained the key/flag will still be allowed entry into the zones, as will players that have met minimum level requirements for the zones.

Interface Compare 4.17.08
Full Patch Notes 4.17.08 *Thanks to Brighid741 for copying notes here.

Fan Faire Returns to the Las Vegas Hilton, August 14 – 17, 2008!
04/17/2008



If you've never been to an SOE Fan Faire before, you've been missing out! Fan Faire is a great place for SOE gamers to mix and mingle with each other and meet some of the faces behind their favorite SOE games. Click the link above to see just a taste of some of the great stuff we're planning! Or check out the FanFaire website!

From the folks over at SOE, summing it up quite well for all of us:

Gary Gygax, co-creator of the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game has passed away today. We here at Sony Online Entertainment count ourselves amongst the millions of people influenced by this mans ideas, dreams, and hard work. Many of our games are a part of the grand legacy of fantasy worlds inspired by our first steps into the lands of Greyhawk, Krynn, Toril, and countless others, made possible by Gary's game.

In his lifetime, Gygax was the creative mind behind not just the Dungeons & Dragons gaming system, but a host of other fantasy role-play systems such as Dangerous Journeys, Lejendary Adventures, and more. He lived and worked as a game designer, novelist, editor, businessman, gamer, and husband and father.

Over the years Gary has received numerous awards for his contribution to the gaming industry including entry into the Origin's 'Adventure Gaming Hall of Fame,' tying with J. R. R. Tolkien on GameSpy's '30 Most Influential People in Gaming' list in 2002, as well as serving as the Premiere Guest of Honor at Gen Con in 2007.

From the beginning of the RPG industry to his very last days, Gary has continued to contribute to a wealth of games and supplements that can be found in game shops everywhere.

Our condolences go out to the Gygax family, and to all our fellow gamers with the passing of this gaming legend. Thank you Gary, for your work and influence over the years.

A patch to EverQuest has been pushed live. Only two interface files are affected by this patch. You may view a compare of the interface changes here.

Patch Highlights:

• Hot Zones: New Hot Zones have been created! Be on the lookout for new items and content in the following zones:
  • Level 20 North/South Ro
  • Level 25 Solusek's Eye
  • Level 30 Blightfire Moors
  • Level 35 Stone Hive
  • Level 40 Dulak's Harbor
  • Level 45 Skyshrine
  • Level 50 Akheva Ruins
  • Level 55 Crypt of Nadox
  • Level 60 Riwwi, Coliseum of Games
  • Level 65 Torden, Bastion of Thunder
  • Level 70 Ruins of Illsalin
• The 9th Anniversary is approaching. The Fabled Planes of Power will be active starting March 16th!
• Fan Faire Requests: At the 2007 Fan Faire, attendees got a chance to discuss their suggestions directly with the development teams. After the launch of Secrets of Faydwer, the EQ team started working on the list of suggestions and feedback they were given. Below are two of the most recent changes based on that feedback:
• Guild Bank items and deposits now sort after the contents have been changed.
• The Adventure window now includes the ability to sort entries by the properties of each adventure entry.

Interface Compare 2.28.08
Full Patch Notes 2.28.08

Vote Now for the Location of Fan Faire 2008!
01/29/2008

What could possibly beat last year's Fan Faire in Las Vegas, NV? You tell us! The time has come to pick a new location and as always, we want your opinion. Go here to vote on potential cities, dates and costs for Fan Faire 2008. You have 14 days to give us your two cents and help determine where the next great event will be held – so vote now!

From all of us at EQInterface, we hope you have a happy and safe holiday season and that your new year is filled with peace and joy.