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As Anarchy Online continues to struggle with its server-side birthday problems, another online RPG continues to thrive, mature, and just not be buggy in general. This December, perennial MMORPG favorite EverQuest is going to undergo its third overhaul (and first graphical facelift) with a new expansion pack called Shadows of Luclin. Suddenly the steadfast citizens of Norrath will find themselves with a whole new moon to exploreand a whole new race and class to explore it with.
Dark Side of the Moon
Shadows of Luclin will introduce 25 new zones to the EverQuest universe, all of which are a part of a newly-discovered moon orbiting the planet. The satellite will be split into two partsone land of light, ruled by Discord, and one land of shadow under rule the rule of Order. Unlike the previous for-experts-only expansion pack Scars of Velious, Luclins new areas will be friendly to both EQ veterans and newbies who have no idea what a tank is, nor any clue just how deadly serious a train of hill giants can be.
Aside from another planet to explore, Luclin will also introduce a new racea dignified clan of cat-people called the Vah Shirfor players to pick, as well as a new Beastmaster class, a new-agey kinda shaman-like class with a strong penchant for pets.
The New Face of Fun-Tasy
But wait! Theres more! EverQuesters who buy into Luclin will also get a chance to see Norrath in a whole new light. As the second generation of sharper-looking MMORPGs hits da Net, Shadows Luclin is the first expansion pack to give EQ a much-needed graphical overhaul, with a heavily enhanced 3D engine, more detailed textures, higher polygon counts, and new combat animations. Characters will also boast far more detailed facial models, and have a wider range of social animations available to express their desires for looting, leveling up, and grouping.
Alas, Luclin doesnt align with Norrath until December 2001. Until then, visit www.everquest.com/luclin/ (where youll find a regularly updated FAQ) for more info on Norraths latest annexation.-- 0 / GamePro
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