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The video summarizes an EverQuest fan gathering that emphasized camaraderie, legacy, and player interaction rather than major announcements. Key points include the EverQuest 2 origin server expansion details, glimpses at EverQuest 3, and player numbers. It highlighted new merchandise, expansions for both games, lore consistency, and the player base's longevity. The discussion extended to the smaller team sizes for EverQuest and EverQuest 2, plans for potential third titles from other companies, and insights on player populations and staying power. There were mentions of potential future EverQuest projects, community engagement through events like Fippy Fest, and the importance of player-developer interactions.
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In this segment of the video, the EverQuest fan gathering was summarized as a mix of a live event in San Diego and a free 6-hour livestream for fans worldwide. The event focused on camaraderie and legacy rather than major announcements. Details included the EverQuest 2 origin server expansion name reveals, hints at EverQuest 3, and information about player numbers and development focuses. The upcoming EverQuest game was mentioned to be in the ideation phase, with the team inviting job applicants. Other highlights included the keynote discussing EverQuest’s development time of 28 years, addition of music, and the ability to turn off combat music in both games.
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In this segment of the video, it is highlighted that there are 50 expansions between two games, with over 9 million characters created in EverQuest alone. The announcement of the EverQuest 2 Origin server launch date generated excitement, set for June 19th, 2024. The server aims to recapture the magic of early EverQuest 2 with a group-centric nature and a more hardcore experience. The emphasis is on playing with others, with solo play leading to frequent deaths. The segment also touches on the return to a simpler time in EverQuest 2, highlighting the importance of player collaboration and the upcoming fippy Fest event.
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In this segment of the video, the focus is on new merchandise related to EverQuest and EverQuest 2. Artist Rick Schmidtz created amazing items for fans, available in the swag store. The video then transitions to discussing new expansions for EverQuest and EverQuest 2. EverQuest’s expansion, “The Outer Brood,” introduces a massive dragon with four wings, teasing a lore twist. EverQuest 2’s expansion, “Scars of Destruction,” hints at growing tensions, uprisings, and alliances in a changing Western Wastes, showcasing the challenge of maintaining a consistent lore crossover between EverQuest and EverQuest 2.
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In this segment of the video, it is highlighted that lore from EverQuest carries over to EverQuest 2, leading to the need for consistency in storytelling. The limited size of the teams for both games is emphasized, with only 53 people working on both EverQuest and EverQuest 2. It is noted that the focus is on creating content for max-level players rather than for progression servers or low-level content due to the majority of players being at max level. Despite the small team size, the emphasis remains on providing applicable content for the player base.
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In this part of the video, it is discussed that Standing Stone and Dimensional Inc, companies behind DDO and Lord of the Rings Online respectively, have teams focusing on live content and game expansion, with plans for potential third titles. The discussion touches on server population records, with a single EverQuest server having the largest ever player count. Insight into EverQuest’s historical player numbers and the issue of boxing or botting in MMOs like EverQuest are also highlighted. The player base, even after 25 years, is seen to be close to a million.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses EverQuest’s player base and longevity. They mention that despite not knowing the exact number of legitimate players among the 990,000 total players, EverQuest has maintained about 1/4 of its peak player base after 25 years. The speaker emphasizes the surprising staying power of the game, noting that EverQuest and EverQuest 2 have maintained a healthy player base over two decades. Additionally, the potential for EverQuest 3 (or technically the fourth installment) is briefly touched upon, with mentions of the game’s ideation and ongoing hiring for the project. The video hints at potential announcements related to new EverQuest projects in 2025 and highlights the overall positive celebration and community engagement during Fippy Fest.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the importance of events like Fippy Fest for players to meet the developers behind the games they enjoy. They highlight the significance of seeing developers’ personalities, sense of humor, and passion for the games. The speaker expresses gratitude for their journey as a content creator and encourages viewers to check out the event videos for EverQuest and Everquest 2. They also mention their presence in-game and invite players to share any sightings with them.