Everquest 2: EverQuest II Starter Kit (Preorder Disc) Faq's

What is included in the EverQuest II preorder package?

The EverQuest II Starter Kit includes:
The full game's unparalleled character creation tool, which allows you to create & save your characters
Unique account key that will grant your character a pair of Journeyman Boots for an extra burst of speed
Special EverQuest II content including a behind the scenes video, exclusive MP3s from the soundtrack, and the official trailer
Fan Site Kit for building your own EverQuest II website
The E3 demo movie with narration by Scott Hartsman
The first chapter of our lore series telling what has occurred in the 500 years since EverQuest took place (to be continued on everquest2.com)
System scan that evaluates your current hardware configuration
Special offers for incredible savings on PC upgrades to enhance your gaming experience

Where can I purchase the Starter Kit?

The Starter Kit will be available through major retail outlets in the US, as well as many online retailers including the Station Store. Generally speaking, most retailers who ordinarily sell preorder discs will be carrying the EverQuest II Starter Kit.

When will the Starter Kit be available?

The Starter Kit will be available for sale as soon as retailers receive their shipments. The official start of the preorder campaign is August 2, 2004. Some retailers may offer it sooner.

Will the Starter Kit be sold outside the US?

Yes. We will update this FAQ with a list of countries where the preorder kit will be sold in the near future.

If I have an existing preorder for EverQuest II, will I be sent the Starter Kit automatically?

Distribution of the Starter Kit is determined by the retailers who carry it. Sony Online Entertainment does not control how retailers offer the Starter Kit to their customers. Ask your retailer for details.


Are there multiple versions of the Starter Kit being sold by different retailers?

No, there is only one version of the EverQuest II Starter Kit. The full game will be available in several different versions, but there is only one preorder kit.

Are the Journeyman Boots the same item that appeared in the original EverQuest?

Our Journeyman Boots, while sturdily crafted by Hasten Bootstrutter, do not offer the exact same run-speed enhancement as the originals did in EverQuest. The speed effect will be a minor enhancement that does not unbalance gameplay for those who do not own the boots, and it is not intended to replace the more powerful run-speed buffs that certain classes cast as spells.

I heard that the skins of certain races were recently redone. Will the Starter Kit include the new skins?

Yes, the Starter Kit includes the newest versions of the character skins.

Does the Starter Kit include every character customization option that will be in the finished game?

Our character team may include additional customization options in the finished game that do not appear in the Starter Kit. You will still have the option to modify any characters you have saved once you load them into the finished game. Your choices are not final until you name the characters and they are saved on our servers.


Will the Starter Kit be made available for download?

We have no plans to offer the Starter Kit for download. The primary purpose of the kit is to generate interest for EverQuest II at retail outlets.

Message Edited by Moorgard on 07-21-2004 07:30 PM