Well, here it is, day 3 of my trip to Vegas, and things are rolling along pretty smooth!
I started the day with a nice breakfast at the Sidewalk Cafe in Bally’s, then a good conversation with our old buddy “The Dellmon” in the main hall of the center.
Later on I attended the EQII discussion panel, where we saw previews of some of the things that are coming in the next year, including
- Flying Arasai and Faes
- Tradeskill Apprentices
- Will be able to make “Epic” level items, that are no-trade
- Do it yourself Dungeons
- The New Freeport
- A more detailed look at the Beastlords
- Warders (pets) will be treated as trained combatants.
- Warders get their own AA tree and Skill stats
- Warders will get their own UI Window
- Mercenaries
- Hired by the Hour
- Advanced A.I. that will learn from You, including style and even language (yeah, if you swear alot, they will too)
- Lore Mercenaries
- Super rare NPCs that will hang out with you if you can afford them
- Example was given that Lucan D’lere himself, may be (probably wont) a Lore Merc.
- Reforging Items
- Got a nice peice of armor, but it’s just not quite right for you? Retool it to fit your desired stats.
- Reforging will also change the look of the item, including particle effects.
- There is also word of new flying mounts coming soon
After the panel was over, I went for lunch and was joined by Tiffany Spence (Amnerys) breifly, then Santinea and Kitalya, at Nathan’s Famous. mmmm hot dogs.
Back to the Main Hall! Where I picked up a Monkey and “Tailor” pin, for Elquinjena.
I also saw something that was very cool.. Remember “Snickers”, the guy who dressed like a frogluk and proposed to his girlfriend at last year’s Fan Faire? well, they’re married now! and they brought in their special Fan Faire wedding cake! But, I found something interesting about the design.. you see, it’s an eatable print out of them on stage at last year’s FF.. but look to the right.. It’s our own HUDD! I just thought that was neat.
Brasse revealed her 2011 Dwarven Armor (hand made, btw) and wow.. she looks Great!
Tonight was also the Fan Faire Pool Party, and wow, what a blast. I spent 3 1/2 hours in the pool in a marathon game of Water Volley Ball! I started the game, and I damned sure ended it! I’m exhausted, and prunned up. Now I think it’s time for bed.. Here are some Photos!
