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Lineage 2 : This Week in MMORPG: Ohmigod SWTOR is almost here editionDec 09, 2011 11:00:00 AM News Item: 17768
Filed under: Video, Lineage 2, News items, The Secret World, Humor, Star Wars: The Old Republic, TERA
In this week's edition of This Week In MMORPG, Gary Gannon and Mike B. are all about Star Wars: The Old Republic. OK, well, maybe not all about it, but the game's head start begins in less than a week, so you can anticipateample SWTOR commentary. The pair also take some time to talk about Funcom's newly announced zone for The Secret World, the Scorched Desert.
The duo also spends some time ruminating on whether or not SWTOR may be the last subscription game we see as more and more games (such as Lineage II) go F2P. TERA's glyph system gets some air time as well, as does the pronouncement that Final Fantasy XIV is once again levying subscription fees from gamers. For the full video, click on past the cut. Continue reading This Week in MMORPG: Ohmigod SWTOR is almost here edition  This Week in MMORPG: Ohmigod SWTOR is almost here edition Fri, 09 Dec 2011 11:00:00 EST.
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Lineage 2 : Choose My Adventure: Lineage II by a landslideDec 07, 2011 02:00:00 PM News Item: 17767
Filed under: Fantasy, Polls, Lineage 2, Classes, belief, Free-to-play, Races, Choose My Adventure, Miscellaneous
It was no contest from the get-go. Lineage II took an early head in last week's poll and firmly held on to it. Color me shocked. I actually thought that a few of the entries would be closely tied. Some contestants in recent times added some juicy substence releases, but Lineage II crushed them, and all the others, by getting 1,320 votes. The runner-up, Black Prophecy, only managed to secure 299 votes.
All its worlds going F2P and the release of Age of Discovery weren't enough to put EverQuest II in the running. The F2P population boom in DC Universe Online's and its recent Lightning Strikes update weren't enough to create competition. Nope. The allure of Lineage II's F2P mode and the commence of the Goddess of Destruction expansion were just too much for voters to pass up.
Now it's your turn to start steering my course in the lands of Lineage II. Race, class, gender and my first class-transfer are all on the table.
I've tried to make voting as easy and clear as possible, but given how each race, and gender determine which classes you can choose from, you should make an effort to understand how all the choices work. Here's one example: Voting Dwarf and then Mystic is wasting a vote because Dwarves can only be Fighters, and it skews the effects for those who are voting for a race that can be Mystics. You'll see what I mean.Continue reading Choose My Adventure: Lineage II by a landslide Choose My Adventure: Lineage II by a landslide Wed, 07 Dec 2011 14:00:00 EST.
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Lineage 2 : Lineage II awakens to free-to-play todayNov 30, 2011 04:30:00 PM News Item: 17766
Filed under: Fantasy, Lineage 2, Launches, Patches, Free-to-play
Got room in your stomach for another free-to-play adaptation? If so, NCsoft has a plump and willing Lineage II that it would like you to nibble upon, if you're so willing.
The company announced that it was adopting a hybrid F2P/subscription model a month ago, and things have certainly picked up speed since then. Players can level all the way up to 99 without spending any money if they choose, and NCsoft has implemented a "Path to Awakening" system that will dole out new rewards for gamers going through this journey.
Normally, a F2P transition would be a major update in and of itself, but NCsoft is coupling Lineage II's recommence with the Goddess of Destruction update. It's even opened up a new server, Shilen, to handle the influx of freebies. This update comes packaged with additional zones, eight new classes, an auction house system, and more.
A new website awaits those interested in Lineage II's next evolutionary stage. For gamers who don't mind investing some cash into the game, NCsoft is selling Exploration Packs starting at $5 to open up more of the game for funzies.Lineage II awakens to free-to-play today Wed, 30 Nov 2011 16:30:00 EST.
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Lineage 2 : Lineage II Goddess of Destruction and Truly Free transition coming November 30thNov 14, 2011 07:00:00 PM News Item: 17765
Filed under: Fantasy, Lineage 2, Business models, Economy, Expansions, News items, Free-to-play
Last month, NCsoft announced that Lineage II would be making the transition to free-to-play (or, as the company likes to call it, Truly Free), but the studio has remained tight-lipped on when the transition will take place. Until now, that is. On November 30th, Lineage II's newest and largest substence update, Goddess of Destruction, will be hitting the live worlds. As soon as the update is live, gamers will be able to play for free, with "no zone, level, or gamer interaction restrictions."
The update also introduces a new feature known as Path to Awakening. Path to Awakening is "an exclusive leveling guide designed specifically for Lineage II," and it will provide leveling gamers with "buffs, time limited gear enabling accelerated progression through the game," and interactive maps to point gamers to the optimal leveling scenes. For the full facts, head on over to the new Truly Free Lineage II site.
[Source: NCsoft press release] Lineage II Goddess of Destruction and Truly Free transition coming November 30th Mon, 14 Nov 2011 19:00:00 EST.
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Lineage 2 : The Daily Grind: Are you tempted by Lineage II's 'truly free' model?Nov 03, 2011 08:00:00 AM News Item: 17764
Filed under: Fantasy, Lineage 2, Player vs Player, Endgame, belief, Free-to-play, The Daily Grind
NCsoft in recent times announced its new "truly free" free-to-play model for Lineage II. This is fascinating for two reasons. One, the title insinuates that all those other free-to-play games aren't actually free. And two, well, I just ran out of excuses for not returning to the world of Aden.
The new press materials highlighted some 400 hoursworthy ofof substence, and as aprevious gamer, I'd say this estimate is most likely a bit on the conservative side. L2 is truly a massive title, and getting to endgame is actually the halfway point since you've still got all kinds of EVE-like territorial Player vs Player and metagaming shenanigans waiting for you after you've maxed out a character.
For today's Daily Grind, we'd like to know if the recent pronouncement piqued your interest. Will you be checking out Lineage II when it goes free-to-play?
 Every morning, the bloggers probe the minds of their readers with deep, thought-provoking questions about that most serious of topics: massively online gaming. We crave your opinions, so grab your caffeinated beverage of choice and chime in on today's Daily Grind!The Daily Grind: Are you tempted by Lineage II's 'truly free' model? Thu, 03 Nov 2011 08:00:00 EST.
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Lineage 2 : NCsoft releases brief Lineage II F2P trailerNov 01, 2011 04:30:00 PM News Item: 17763
Filed under: Fantasy, Lineage 2, Business models, Expansions, MMORPG industry, News items, Free-to-play
Lineage II is going free-to-play. This isn't news (or rather, it's old news at this point, amirite?). We wish we could tell you when the stalwart fantasy title is flipping the free-to-play switch, but unfortunately NCsoft's big pronouncement earlier this afternoon made no point out of a release date.
The company did unveil a new trailer that clocks in at just under a minute in length, and it boasts of 400 hours'worthy ofof gameplay and optional leveling and quality-of-life enhancements from the L2 store. There's also a new section of the Lineage II website devoted to the "truly free" marketing campaign. Other than that, though, there are still more questions than answers, and your guess is as good as ours when it comes to release dates for the long-awaited Goddess of Destruction substence and the business-model switcheroo.
In terms of additional info, ZAM in recent times conversationed NCsoft bigwigs and wrangled some pricing-related facts out of them (most items are in the one dollar range, with some as high as $15 depending on whether or not they're time-limited). We'll keep you update with more L2 F2P news bits as they happen.NCsoft releases brief Lineage II F2P trailer Tue, 01 Nov 2011 16:30:00 EST.
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Lineage 2 : Lineage II celebrates Play Your Way with October BonanzaOct 13, 2011 04:00:00 PM News Item: 17762
Filed under: Fantasy, Lineage 2, Business models, Events, in-game, News items, Giveaways
Lineage II gamers, are you ready for a bonanza!? If you said no, then too bad! To celebrate the game's new Play Your Way business model, NCSoft is throwing an October Bonanza that gamers surely don't want to miss.
It all kicked off on October 12th with new Loyalty Subscription Gifts. Any gamer who purchases a new subscription between now and the 31st of October will receive some fine gifts, including a Dynasty Weapon Box and five Birthday Present Packs.
On top of that, from October 19th until November 2nd, gamers will be receiving weekly thank-you gifts from NCSoft to show the studio's gratification to them for their loyalty. These gifts are Potion Support Packs, a Supplies Support Pack, and a Dimensional Support Pack.
And last up, NCSoft's Player Commendation event will be beginning on the 19th and continuing until November 9th. During this event, gamers will receive a 50% XP bonus and a 100% Fame boost, a buffing blessing, and the ability to gain Player Commendation points, or PC points. PC Points are points earned just for being logged into the game, which accumulate over time and can be exchanged for a variety of useful items.
For the full facts on the upcoming event, look into Lineage II's official site. Lineage II celebrates Play Your Way with October Bonanza Thu, 13 Oct 2011 16:00:00 EST.
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Lineage 2 : Lineage II adopting a hybrid business modelOct 11, 2011 09:30:00 PM News Item: 17761
Filed under: Fantasy, Lineage 2, Business models, MMORPG industry, News items, Free-to-play
Lineage II is in the minority among NCsoft's US offerings in that it requires a subscription fee -- but now even that is going away. According to an pronouncement from the company, the game will be adopting a hybrid business model in the near future to allow gamers to enjoy the game for free, in a similar vein to the recent City of Heroes conversion. This comes hand-in-hand with the pronouncement that the game will be receiving a Russian commence in the near future.
While specific facts regarding the new model have yet to be announced, the press release promises that it will allow gamers of all varieties to enjoy the game's several years of substence. Considering the game's latest expansion, Goddess of Destruction, is promised for later this year, this seems like good news for anyone looking for a new title to try out in the near future.
[Source: NCsoft press release]Lineage II adopting a hybrid business model Tue, 11 Oct 2011 21:30:00 EST.
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Lineage 2 : Lineage II update talks auction house, Goddess of Destruction zones, and moreSep 22, 2011 09:00:00 PM News Item: 17760
Filed under: Fantasy, Lineage 2, Expansions, Game mechanics, MMORPG industry, Patches, News items
Lineage II's latest expansion has been in the works for a looooong while, or at least it seems that way. Every time we see a new post about the game, we get our hopes up and thenspeculatewhen we'll actually get to play Goddess of Destruction instead of read about it.
Alas, today's news isn't a release date, but at least the official Lineage II website has updated with some fascinating tidbits about the new substence. The GoD expansion is finally bringing an auction house to the seven-year-old fantasy title, and consequently gamers will no longer need to clutter up different town squares with their AFK store bots. There's also a bit of insight into the new awakening process that level 85 gamers will experience prior to their journey toward the new level cap. Finally, there are some facts about two of the new zones coming with the patch, and Shilen's Altar and Ye Sagira both look to open up exciting new adventuring areas for denizens of Aden.Lineage II update talks auction house, Goddess of Destruction zones, and more Thu, 22 Sep 2011 21:00:00 EST.
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Sep 01, 2011 09:00:00 PMLineage 2 : NCsoft releases Lineage II Goddess of Destruction trailers
Aug 25, 2011 03:30:00 PMLineage 2 : guide to PAX 2011
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May 19, 2011 11:30:00 AMLineage 2 : The Perfect Ten: Sequelitis
May 17, 2011 10:00:00 AMLineage 2 : NCsoft increases profits, maintains revenues
Apr 28, 2011 06:30:00 PMLineage 2 : Goddess of Destruction expansion brings big changes to Lineage II [Updated]
Apr 20, 2011 09:00:00 PMLineage 2 : Lineage II's 7th anniversary kicks off with three weeks of events
Apr 18, 2011 05:00:00 PMLineage 2 : Aion adds Lineage II armor microtransaction items
Apr 05, 2011 02:00:00 PMLineage 2 : The goddess is set to wreak havoc in Lineage II
Mar 18, 2011 03:30:00 PMLineage 2 : TERA's Chris Lee on making a Korean MMORPG into an American hit
Mar 14, 2011 12:30:00 PMLineage 2 : Second RuneScape novel "Return to Canifis" to be released this month
Mar 04, 2011 09:00:00 AMLineage 2 : NCsoft pairs new commenceer with City of Heroes, offers Wisp Auras as upgrade enticements
Feb 15, 2011 06:00:00 PMLineage 2 : Exclusive: Lineage II High Five conversation
Feb 11, 2011 07:00:00 PMLineage 2 : NCsoft's Lineage enjoys record year, Aion growth boosts total revenue
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Jan 04, 2011 05:00:00 PMLineage 2 : Community Detective Issue #16: Lineage II
Nov 16, 2010 08:00:00 AMLineage 2 : The Daily Grind: Do you rage quit?
Nov 04, 2010 09:00:00 PMLineage 2 : New Lineage II venturein the works
Oct 27, 2010 10:00:00 AMLineage 2 : NCsoft facts Lineage 2 Trick or Treat event
Sep 10, 2010 08:00:00 PMLineage 2 : Lineage II becomes one with the worlds
Aug 24, 2010 02:30:00 PMLineage 2 : Lineage II's Freya expansion hits today
Aug 20, 2010 09:00:00 AMLineage 2 : NCsoft sued for making Lineage II too darned addictive
Aug 06, 2010 08:00:00 PMLineage 2 : Newest DDO screenshots introduce Claw of Vulkoor quest
Jul 29, 2010 08:00:00 PMLineage 2 : Lineage II: Freya PTS open, commence date and patch notes released
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Jul 23, 2010 09:00:00 PMLineage 2 : Lineage II readies Freya update
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May 30, 2010 04:00:00 PMLineage 2 : Mobile: iPhone apps for your favorite MMORPGs part 2
Mar 18, 2010 12:00:00 PMLineage 2 : Lineage II's Subclass Separation Account Service has arrived
Feb 11, 2010 10:00:00 AMLineage 2 : NCsoft shows record profits in latest quarterly report
Feb 08, 2010 05:00:00 PMLineage 2 : Free trials ahoy for Lineage II
Feb 07, 2010 12:00:00 PMLineage 2 : Love is in the air in your favorite MMORPGs
Jan 15, 2010 09:00:00 PMLineage 2 : NCsoft names new producer for Aion
Jan 13, 2010 12:00:00 PMLineage 2 : Korea rules that virtual currencies can be exchanged for real money
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Dec 16, 2009 04:00:00 PMLineage 2 : 2009 Winter Holiday Event Guide
Dec 10, 2009 09:00:00 AMLineage 2 : Chaotic prelude in new EverQuest II game update
Nov 16, 2009 01:09:00 PMLineage 2 : Lineage II offering free time forprevious subscribers with the release of Gracia Epilogue
Nov 13, 2009 01:00:00 PMLineage 2 : Age of Conan community conversation: Your questions answered!
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Dec 01, 2008 04:00:00 PMLineage 2 : Anti-Aliased: You've been Auto-Assaulted, part deux
Nov 24, 2008 12:00:00 PMLineage 2 : Lineage II's Kratei's Cube has ruthless Player vs Player, extremely creepy mobs
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Apr 12, 2008 01:00:00 PMLineage 2 : NCsoft fights back against software piracy
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