EQ-IQ Show #3 Zone Series (The Sinking Sands)
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Show # 3 is the first in a series of shows that cover Zones. This show the host covers the Desert of Flames zone The Sinking Sands. Some of the topics covered are the named mobs, quest lines, collections, harvesting locations, points of interests and much more. The show also has a quick walkthrough of the zone with tips on where to solo and what to watch out for when traveling in the Desert. Game Update 46 is also discussed as well as the live event Gathering Tempest. A special shoutout goes to the new EQ-IQ sponsor Daonii!!
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Links:
http://nostalgiatheguild.org/
http://www.journeyswithjaye.com/
Guild Recruitment listing (EQ2)
Guild Recruitment listing (EQ1)
Email:
EQ-IQ@eq2-guides.com
It’s been a while since I posted an update. This week’s show will be evolving once again with some new segments. I have not given them a name just yet but they will be more or less sections that cover quick topics in both Everquest and Everquest 2. Some of those topics could cover a small zone, small quests or even a tips and tricks. Tipa from West Karana also had a good suggestion in that I should introduce a topic that compares the original Everquest zones with the new ones found in EQ2. I think I will call this segment “Then and Now”. I figured it would not always be good to devote the whole show to just one topic. The core of the show will always be the main subject of the show and reside at the second half of the show. I am also still looking for some listener segments that I can also insert into the show. I would love some in both Everquest and Everquest 2. Please send me an email if you’re interested.
Also I am proud to announce I am now a part of the Virgin Worlds Podcast Collective. Thanks to Brent and Troy whom I have consulted during my development of the EQ-IQ show for allowing this to happen.
This week’s show will be covering the mid level zone of The Sinking Sands. This zone was introduced with the Desert of Flames expansion pack released in 2005. The zone was most closely tied to the Desert of Ro from the original Everquest. I am about ready to start to record the show but need to brush up on some of the content. Stay tuned!
EQ-IQ Show #2 Quest Series (In Honor and Service)
Show # 2 is the first in a series of shows that cover quests. The host covers news about the community’s reactions to the Living Legacy promotion as well as some of his in game activities around Nostalgia the Guild adventures in the original Everquest. The main content of the show covers a detailed walkthrough of the Heritage Quest called In Honor and Service.
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Links:
http://nostalgiatheguild.org/
http://www.journeyswithjaye.com/
Email:
EQ-IQ@eq2-guides.com
Show #2 will be available June 15th and will be the first show in the Quest Series covering the Heritage Quest “In Honor and Service”. This tier 2 Heritage Quest is idea for new players wanting to earn some excellent status points for your guild. The level requirements are low in comparison to other Heritage Quest’s and you can successfully do this quest with two or more friends around level 16-20. Of course anyone of higher level can always earn the status and Alternate Achievement points at any level but as with all quests they are usually more fun to complete at their intended level.
Some classes can solo this quest as low as 16-17 especially if you are a crowd controlling class such as the Enchanter or Coercer. The quest can get quite tricky towards the end as the encounters are linked with 3 to 4 mobs engaging all at once and some are Heroic. This quest is fun and there is a ton of lore however some stages of the quest can leave you wondering where to go next. I will try to help with that problem with the Podcast this week as well as the written step by step walkthrough guide full of spoilers.
Also this week I will be covering the News and a possible new and exiting announcement of the shows future home! Can you say Collective?
Now that the first show is up and running I would like to take a quick poll on what you would like to hear in future shows! I would like to start using polls as a quick way to gather some feedback from those whom don’t like to leave comments or email.
I will create more detailed polls based on the results of other polls likle this one. Please help shape the show and its content!
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EQ-IQ Show #1 EverQuest 101
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This Inaugural EQ-IQ Podcast introduces the host Dave and discusses the basics of Everquest 2 covering topics like the history of expansion pack releases, the lore, Classes, Races, Quest types and much more. This is the first of a bi-weekly podcast that will be aimed at guiding new and veteran players alike thru the world of Norrath.
Links:
http://eq2.eqtraders.com/articles/news_page.php
http://eq2.allakhazam.com/
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www.jimbluemusic.com
Email:
EQ-IQ@eq2-guides.com
Well it’s been awhile since I have posted my progress. I am close to having the first show up and running shortly. I had a little bit of a set back this week. I seem to have caught a very nasty common cold from my son which stole my voice so I had to stop working on the show. I am 2/3 of the way thru the content of show #1. The reason this is taking so long is due to the fact that I am taking my time. I am in no rush to produce the show. I only made a goal I felt that was reasonable to obtain which was June. I also have been planning several shows at once and rerecording segments of the show for various reasons. After all I want a solid show #1.
I am starting to pull things together and the recording sessions are getting easier. I am finding it quite hard to keep the length of the show around 1 hour in length. Even when I am trying not to dive to deep into the subject matter it seems I am under estimating how much content is there to be discussed. I think show #1 will be about 90 minutes.
I was talking about the Podcast with a Tipa over at West Karana and we were discussing some of the topics I choose to cast on in the early going of the show. One of the zones I wanted to cast about is Antonica. She thought that was an unusually choice since everyone knows that Timorous Deep is by far the best starting zone in EQ2. Yes I know this to be true but if I do a show right out of the gate on the best zone for newbie’s then when I did get around to Antonica it would seem so dull. I wanted to talk about topics that I was solid with to help me become more comfortable with podcasting in general. Then once I was more comfortable with the casting I can move onto more glamorous and complex topics down the road. Not all is lost by discussing the old zones since there is a bit of nostalgic value to the show on Antonica. Plus I hope to discuss or touch on points that may not be common knowledge such as the new Quest line that was put into place back in GU43 called the Gnoll Investigation Series of quests. Over 17 quest were added to the old zone.
Well I may have the show ready before June 1st however I need to run some tests on the RSS feeds and a few things so June 1st may still be the date I stick too.
Today I decided to work in the shows banner or logo. I have also recorded some of show number one last night. So far things are moving along very nicely now. My recording session was very productive and I think I am getting more comfortable with speaking into the microphone. Once I get a routine down these shows should be produced more effortlessly. I am shooting to record some more of show number one today if at all possible. I would love nothing more than to completely record the show so I can begin editing it. I am still way ahead of the scheduled release of June 1st.
Last night I was also rolling another character in the original Everquest to possibly use in the Nostalgia Guild I am in. Not sure they need a Magician but I may just use that alt just to explore the world with. I was running quests in the Gloomdeep mines when this player kept sending me invites to group. I accepted but the guy would not talk and just keep trying to get me to help kill mobs way out of my league. Finally I disbanded and set him to ignore. Later he was still trying to get me to group so I join since I was a little higher in level now and again this guy seem to not have a clue. Then out of the blue he gave me 100 plat. So I stayed in the group and tried to help a bit. He seem to be goofing off more than anything and still did not seem to have a clue to what he was doing. I went on my way while still in the group and here he came again and gave me another 100 plat. Not sure what the guy wanted but I certainly can use the 200 plat!! After that he logged off and I decided to head out and into Crescent Reach.
Finally real life has given me a chance to post an update. All is still on track even though I lost some productive time this week. Spring time is here and sport activities are in full swing. Anyways I am on track for the June 1st release date of the Podcast. This week I plan to get some shows in the books and edited. Also need to create the Logo for the show for iTunes.
In the meantime I have got myself into a nostalgic guild with Tipa over at West Karana. We play EQ1 each Friday night. It is a lot of fun and it’s not too late to get in on the fun. If you ever wanted to go thru the original Everquest content from the ground up this is your chance. We meet On Fridays at 7pm EST and there is another group that plays on Tuesdays. Check out West Karana. for more details.
I think by getting involved in this guild it will only enhance the EQ-IQ shows, it will give me a deeper look into the lore of EQ and how it relates to the EQ2 universe. I am planning to work to add more content to the Website as well in the coming days so stay tuned!
While doing some research for some upcoming shows I came across some very cool Quest tracking sheets made by ripchi from a website called Council of the Five. (http://www.ripchi.com/cotf/index.htm)
These are very useful and will be mentioned in the upcoming Podcast.
Thanks Ripchi!!
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