EverQuest (EQ) is a 3D fantasy massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) that was released on March 16 1999. The original design is credited to Brad McQuaid, Steve Clover, and Bill Trost. It was developed by Verant Interactive (which had recently parted from 989 Studios) and published by Sony Online Entertainment (SOE). SOE currently runs and distributes EverQuest. The game's sequel, EverQuest II, was released in 2004.

To play, one must initially pay for the game software and then pay a recurring monthly fee; a free trial is also available for those who wish to experience the game before paying. EverQuest was, for a time, the most popular MMORPG in the industry.

In the game, players explore a Tolkienesque fantasy world of sword and sorcery, fighting monsters and enemies for treasure and experience points and interacting with other players. As they progress, players advance in level, gaining power, prestige and abilities. Players can also procure powerful items for their characters in a variety of ways: through slaying monsters (and then looting whatever items they were carrying), doing "quests" (tasks and adventures given by non-player characters ( NPCs ) in which a reward is given upon success), or by gathering raw materials and then fashioning them, via numerous trade skills such as tailoring or blacksmithing, into useful (or not-so-useful, but nevertheless fun) items. In structure and rules, the game is almost a direct descendant of the famed Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game. Many of the elements from EverQuest have also been drawn from text-based MUD (multi-user dungeon) games.

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SOE Offers 25% Bonus to Station Cash Cards Thanksgiving Week at Ten Ton Hammer
Martuk Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:49:41 -0000
Earn a 25% bonus on Station Cash cards. Sony Online Entertainment is offering a holiday bonus to their Station Cash cards. Starting Monday, November 23rd, players will receive a 25% bonus to Station Cash cards during Thanksgiving week....
Loading... Pilgrim's Regress at Ten Ton Hammer
Ethec Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:29:37 -0000
#1,214 - The world keeps getting smaller with every new MMO, in more ways than one. Ah, Thanksgiving week. The pilgrims abandoned the old world in search of a new, more promising one and found some friendly natives along the way. If you're given to exploring more than acheiving...
SOE Unveils the City of Kernagir in EverQuest: Underfoot at Ten Ton Hammer
Martuk Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:53:59 -0000
New lore unveiled for Kernagir, The Shining City. Sony Online Entertainment has unveiled the lore for Kernagir, The Shining City in EverQuest: Underfoot, the latest expansion to the world of Norrath. Inhabited mainly by the dwarves, Coldain,...
Loading... Expansion Month? at Ten Ton Hammer
Ethec Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:32:00 -0000
#1,199 - November used to be the month of expacs... what changed? November used to be the month of MMO expansions, now it seems like every developer is angling for their own spot on a crowded release date calendar. What's behind a mostly expac-less month this...
Kotaku Editor Details His EverQuest Addiction at Ten Ton Hammer
Martuk Thu, 22 Oct 2009 01:13:36 -0000
Find out why EverQuest earned the nickname EverCrack Kotaku's editor Mike Fahey has written a detailed article about his personal addiction to the popular MMORPG, EverQuest. Following tragic events in his life he details his withdrawal into the...
SOE Announces Holiday Events For Multiple Games at Ten Ton Hammer
Medawky Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:04:41 -0000
Free Realms is featured in this Haloween bonanza The holiday season is in full swing in MMOG land and SOE has a plethora of games celebrating in full spooktacular fashion. The newest offering from the gaming giant, Free Realms, is hosting...

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SOE Offers a Preview of New Game Update for EverQuest 2 at Ten Ton Hammer
Martuk Wed, 02 Dec 2009 21:40:40 -0000
Find out what's new in EQ2. EverQuest 2 will be getting a new game update on December 8th, 2009 with the release of Will of a Tyrant. The update will feature the second prelude event to usher in Sentinel's Fate, strange...
EverQuest 2: Sentinel's Fate Beta Registration is Now Live at Ten Ton Hammer
Martuk Wed, 02 Dec 2009 08:25:23 -0000
Sign up to test Sentinel's Fate today. Have you been itching to try the new EverQuest 2 (EQ2) expansion Sentinel's Fate? Now is your chance as the latest expansion to EQ2 is now accepting bet registration. You can sign up to be...
EverQuest 2 Celebrates 5th Anniversary with Heroes' Festival at Ten Ton Hammer
Martuk Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:28:07 -0000
EverQuest 2 celebrates with 5th year anniversary event. Sony Online Entertainment (SOE) is celebrating the five year anniversary of EverQuest 2 (EQ2) with the Heroes' Festival. Few games are able to make a lasting impression on gamers and continue to...

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