Category:Living Legacy World Event  

On June 2, 2008, SOE launched a huge promotion to honor the millions of past, present and future EverQuest and EverQuest II players. Called Living Legacy, the promotion features events and new content all summer and a plethora of goodies for all players.

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  1. Joining the Program
  2. Getting Back in the Game
  3. Free Trial
  4. Full Game Installer
  5. Promotional Goodies
  6. Calendar of Events
  7. Trailer
  8. Offical Q&A
  9. June
    1. Festival of Unity
    2. Become a Legend Contest
    3. Void Storms Pt. 1: The Invasion — Gathering Tempest (GU46|GU#46)
    4. GU #46)
    5. http://forums.station.sony.com/eq2/posts/list.m?topic_id=421743 Guild Recruitment Fair
      1. Guild Recruiting
      2. Looking for Guild
    6. http://eq2players.station.sony.com/news_archive_content.vm?id=1754 Legends of Norrath™ Player Photo Contest
    7. Special Legends of Norrath Shadow Beast Quest
    8. Become a Legend Invitation
    9. http://eq2players.station.sony.com/news_archive_content.vm?id=1734 Character Achievement Crest
    10. Bonus Experience Weekends
  10. July
    1. http://eq2players.station.sony.com/news_archive_content.vm?id=1764§ion=News&locale=en_US Fight with Legends Recruitment Campaign
    2. Void Storms Pt. 2: The Battle — GU47|GU #47
    3. http://forums.station.sony.com/eq2/posts/list.m?topic_id=423042 Character Progression Contest
    4. Legacy Awards
    5. Bonus Experience Weekends
    6. Guide Program Event
    7. Bonus Mentoring System Event
    8. Exclusive Media Download — Hint... Expansion Pack #5
    9. Living Legacy Art Timeline Release
  11. August
    1. http://eq2players.station.sony.com/news_archive_content.vm?id=1824§ion=News&locale=en_US Living Legacy Celebrates the Guide Program
    2. Evolution of EverQuest Event - Massive In-Game Experience
    3. GU #48
    4. Murder Mystery
    5. Expansion Pack #5 Pre-Order Program Details
    6. Fan Faire Las Vegas
    7. Test Your Knowledge Trivia Contest
    8. Living Legacy Graffiti Wall
    9. Bonus Experience Weekends
  12. September
    1. Expansion Pack #5 Beta Invites & Event
    2. Guild Hall Event & Contest
    3. More Special Events to Be Revealed

Joining the Program

Join the EQII newsletter list to receive promotional opportunities, information on unique events, receive the Living Legacy Character Crest widget, receive exclusive art from the next expansion pack and other Living Legacy notifications. Click here. Sign in with your Station Account name and password. Select "My Account" from the top menu bar and select drop down to menu "Change Email Settings."Select the EverQuest II game and click "Apply."

Getting Back in the Game

You don't need to do anything but fire the game up. All eligible accounts have been flagged. If you choose to resubscribe you will not be billed until the end of the promotional period.

Free Trial

Full Game Installer

Promotional Goodies

  • Free Game Play Time
    • All inactive subscribers (in good standing) and trial EQII accounts can play at no cost until July 31, 2008.
  • Free Rise of Kunark All-In-One Pack
    • Access the latest content; keep a complimentary digital copy of this compilation version of the game when you convert to a monthly subscription plan for EQII.
  • New Recruitment Trial Program
    • Future EQII legends that are invited will receive various rewards for their participation.
  • Recruitment Rewards
    • Earn up to twenty (20) months of free game play added at the end of your current subscription by recruiting friends who become EverQuest II subscribers.
  • Discount Coupons
    • Receive $5.00 (or local currency equivalent) off the purchase of the next EQII expansion (scheduled for release Fall 2008 if you convert to a monthly subscription and purchase the expansion through the Station Store by Dec. 21, 2008.
  • Unique Bundle of In-Game Items

  • Player Events
    • Robust game updates offering new zones, live-events, access to new themed content from the upcoming expansion pack and in-game activities.
  • Legends of Norrath
    • Free game client, starter pack, booster pack and access to competitive prize tournaments.
  • Contests & Promotional Offers
    • Opportunity to participate in events to earn EQII merchandise, a free copy of the upcoming EverQuest II expansion pack, a beta invitation and in-game items.

Calendar of Events

Click here for the current calendar.

Trailer

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Offical Q&A

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From the online Schedule of Events at the Official Site:

June

Festival of Unity

If you're on the Antonia Bayle server, be sure to partake in the Festival of Unity events which run the first week of June. This festival is completely designed by players and will consist of more than 20 different events. Each day you will see fun games and celebrations taking place all day long.

Become a Legend Contest

Submit a screen shot of your Legendary Moment in game with a written testimonial about your most heroic experience and have the chance to win promotional products, a Living Legacy shirt and the next EQII expansion pack.

Void Storms Pt. 1: The Invasion — Gathering Tempest (GU#46)

Join in the investigation to explore the mysteries surrounding the wild energy storms appearing in Norrath. One of the many live events and new expansion pack themed content releases leading into the upcoming release. Read our pre-launch press tour: GU 46: Live Event and Zone Tour

Heroic Runnyeye Zone Introduced — Gathering Tempest (GU #46)

Recapture the magic with a brand new experience in Heroic Runnyeye as it is introduced back in to the game with more polish, new weapons and new adventures. A worthy demonstration of the dedication and advancement of the EQII world.

Guild Recruitment Fair

Guild Recruiting

If your guild is actively recruiting new members, you will want to be sure to participate in the upcoming EQII Guild Fair on June 28th and 29th. Full details about the fair will be coming soon, but to get things started we want to give guilds an advance opportunity to ensure that their guild is listed with the recruiting guild!

  • Guild Submissions ended at 3:00pm PDT June 27, 2008

Looking for Guild

Has it been awhile since you visited EQII? Are you looking for a new guild to join that will bring you back up to speed? Visit the Guild Recruitment Fair to find a guild that is right for you.

  • For PvE servers, visits these locations:
    • Antonica - For those of the good alignments, come meet at the Claymore in Antonica to exchange information and get to know your fellow Qeynosian or Kelethinian!
  • The Commonlands - The Overlord decrees the Crossroads as a suitable meeting location for this year's Guild Faire. Do what's right for Freeport and the allies of the Overlord, and ensure only the strongest of guilds brings honor to Freeport!
  • For PvP servers, visit these locations:
    • Qeynos - For those of the good alignments, come meet at the Claymore Plaza in North Qeynos to exchange information and get to know your fellow Qeynosian or Kelethinain!
    • Freeport - The Overlord decrees Execution Plaza in West Freeport as a suitable meeting location for this year's Guild Faire. Do what's right for Freeport and the allies of the Overlord, and ensure only the strongest of guilds bring honor to Freeport!
  • The in-game festivities are scheduled Saturday, June 28 through Sunday, June 29; however, you can get ready for the event by visiting our Guild Listing page (COMING SOON!!) to learn more about the participating guilds.

Legends of Norrath™ Player Photo Contest

  • Official Contest Page
  • Famed artist Kieran Yanner will design and paint two player photos as actual LoN cards. Be a part of the legacy forever by having your image inserted into the game in an actual EQII house painting.

Special Legends of Norrath Shadow Beast Quest

Login to Legends of Norrath with your free starter deck and attempt to battle the creatures from the Void who have invaded the lands of Norrath in a specially added quest.

Become a Legend Invitation

Send an invite to all your long lost EQII friends and guild mates inviting them to participate in the Living Legacy events for free this summer.

Character Achievement Crest

Live! June 17 You've earned your legendary player status by living the legacy. Now it's time for you to download the widget that will show it off so that everyone can remember your name.

Bonus Experience Weekends

There are a lot of new enemies to fight and places to adventure. Build your character back up and experience the difference with an added reward scheduled for 6.14.08 - 6.15.08 and 6.28.08 - 6.29.08.

July

Fight with Legends Recruitment Campaign

This program launched July 3, 2008. The EQII Living Legacy "Fight with Legends" recruitment campaign, scheduled to begin July 3, 2008, is a unique promotion rewarding current paying EverQuest II players with free gameplay rewards (to be added to the end of your then-current subscription) for each new player you bring into the game who becomes an active subscriber of EverQuest II.

Void Storms Pt. 2: The Battle — GU #47

A massive call to arms for all citizens to defend their home world of Norrath. The wild energy storms seem to be porting Shadow Beast creatures from the Void. Could the beasts be planning an attack?

Character Progression Contest

Once you login, the clock has started and the race has begun. Each new player who progresses to level 20 within 14 calendar days from his or her initial login date will receive an in-game title sent from their alignment.

Legacy Awards

Are you the Player of the Year or do you have the longest active subscription? In honor of all the EQII legends living the legacy, SOE will celebrate a chosen few who have been dedicated and loyal members of the community. Check back for the lists of awards and prizes.

Bonus Experience Weekends

Another opportunity for all the newcomers fighting with fellow legends to advance their characters with an added reward scheduled for 7.12.08 - 7.13.08 and 7.26.08 - 7.27.08.

Guide Program Event

Keep the Legacy alive by joining the Guides program and utilizing the Mentoring System to teach new Legends the ways of Norrath.

Bonus Mentoring System Event

In celebration of the Fight with Legends recruitment campaign, mentoring rewards have been increased. Benefit from playing with your friend and reliving the legacy all over again.

Exclusive Media Download — Hint... Expansion Pack #5

All members of the EQII newsletter list will receive some exclusive art, lore and new information regarding upcoming events.

Living Legacy Art Timeline Release

To honor the legends and events that have built the EverQuest®II Legacy. Submit your own wallpaper of the important events that you have experienced thorough out your journey.

August

Living Legacy Celebrates the Guide Program

Evolution of EverQuest Event - Massive In-Game Experience

An event of tremendous magnitude and a first ever for the MMO world. Almost two million players have been selected to participate. Details to be released in July.

Veksar Group Zone Introduced - GU #48

It's up to players to investigate what remains of Veksar and how the once mighty city ties in with a changed Norrath... and the future of all who live there. A playable testament to the evolution of EverQuest.

Murder Mystery

One prophet's murder is now a new prophet's opportunity. The event that will be a tipping point for the new story as it builds into the next expansion. Don't miss it!

Expansion Pack #5 Pre-Order Program Details

Bonus items and a $5.00 off coupon discount awarded to eligible players.

Fan Faire Las Vegas

The celebration continues with the Living Legacy in-game and live events, awards ceremony and a sneak peek into the new expansion.

Test Your Knowledge Trivia Contest

Only ultimate legends even dare take this test. Fan Faire participants can challenge the rest of the EQII community to show off their knowledge of EQII by receiving the highest score in the ultimate EQII trivia test.

Living Legacy Graffiti Wall

Contribute to the legacy and let your story be heard. Fan Faire participants can leave their mark on history by contributing to the official Living Legacy timeline.

Bonus Experience Weekends

Another opportunity for all the newcomers fighting with fellow legends to advance their characters with an added reward scheduled for 8.16.08 - 8.17.08 and 8.30.08 - 8.31.08.

September

Expansion Pack #5 Beta Invites & Event

Select players will be able to play as a buffed character or their own character and experience the content of the upcoming expansion. Invites will go out to select members of the community and Fan Faire participants.

Guild Hall Event & Contest

The most anticipated group event in EQII history. Guilds will now have a home and much more. Starting in July, keep your eyes out for new additions to the world of Norrath. Don't miss this epic event.

More Special Events to Be Revealed

In preparation for the launch of the highly anticipated fifth expansion pack for EverQuest II players can expect many surprising things to come their way.

Allakhazam credits this post by Gnobrin at the SOE Official Forums for some of the info in this article.
Allakhazam credits this post by Grimwell at the SOE Official Forums for some of the info in this article.

This article refers to events, personae and activities that were involved in the Living Legacy World Event, which ran from June through November, 2008. This event has now concluded.

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