The Spirit Realm

SOE 2014 Membership Update From John Smedley

http://everquest.allakhazam.com/story.html?story=33620

1) We're lowering the price of All Access to $14.99

2) We're going to make it so every subscriber to all our PC games an all access member.

3) We're keeping the 500 SC included with the subscription instead of going to the "pick an item" system. We heard you. You didn't like the change. The only change we are making is that we're now going to make you claim it monthly.

4) we are going to be giving our members a 10% discount in our marketplaces.

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Dear SOE Gamer,
https://forums.station.sony.com/soe/ind ... 500063040/


Thank you for your feedback regarding our membership benefits. The result has led to a brand-new offering that we�re excited to bring to our valued players.

On or about April 2nd, we will be rolling out a simple, new All Access membership plan full of value. In the new All Access plan, members will be able to:
� Claim 500 Station Cash monthly from within the game marketplaces.
� Receive a 10% discount on marketplace purchases.
� Gain access to exclusive promotions and offers throughout the year.

And we�ve gone a step further�

We will be upgrading all existing individual game memberships to the new All Access plan, which will include the top-tier membership level in all eligible SOE games (EverQuest, EverQuest II, DC Universe Online PC, PlanetSide 2 PC, Vanguard: Saga of Heroes, and the upcoming EverQuest Next and EQN Landmark) for one, low monthly rate of $14.99 (with extra savings for 3, 6 and 12 month plans). We're also finalizing membership benefits to other games such as Dragon's Prophet and will share these new updates as available.

On or about April 2nd, all players with existing memberships will be automatically upgraded into the new plan. So sit back, relax and enjoy the new savings and benefits!

bummer i wanted to play some of these some day when I retire..

Wonder if we will see a infux of old EQ players back to the game due to this?

SOE Announces More Game Closures
http://everquest.allakhazam.com/story.html?story=33723


This afternoon Sony Online Entertainment has announced that they will be closing Free Realms, Star Wars: Clone Wars Adventures, Vanguard: Saga of Heroes and Wizardry Online later this year. Closure dates are:

•Free Realms: March 31, 2014
•Clone Wars Adventures: March 31, 2014
•Vanguard: July 31, 2014
•Wizardry Online: July 31, 2014



P.S. Brasse has stated that none of the staff of these games are being laid off - they will all be re assigned to other teams.

http://everquest.allakhazam.com/story.html?story=33736


Last week, SOE unveiled their membership changes:

Subscription members will be converted to All Access plans in April.

On or about April 2nd, we will be rolling out a simple, new All Access membership plan full of value. In the new All Access plan, members will be able to:

•Claim 500 Station Cash monthly from within the game marketplaces.
•Receive a 10% discount on marketplace purchases.
•Gain access to exclusive promotions and offers throughout the year.
And we’ve gone a step further…
We will be upgrading all existing individual game memberships to the new All Access plan, which will include the top-tier membership level in all eligible SOE games (EverQuest, EverQuest II, DC Universe Online PC, PlanetSide 2 PC, Vanguard: Saga of Heroes, and the upcoming EverQuest Next and EQN Landmark) for one, low monthly rate of $14.99 (with extra savings for 3, 6 and 12 month plans). We’re also finalizing membership benefits to other games such as Dragon’s Prophet and will share these new updates as available.

Some players may have special subscription rates and have been concerned about losing the value of their plan. According to SOE's FAQ:

Q: I am grandfathered in under a special legacy promotional program or locked-in rate and want to make sure I don’t lose my status! How do I find out how I am affected?
A: Our goal is to honor all special rates and programs for our players. Please contact Customer Service with any special concerns you may have! https://help.soe.com/

Feedback threads are available on the EverQuest and EverQuest II forums regarding the changes.