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By Joe "Palejo" Alread, Game Designer

Today I'm here to talk about the battle of Bloody Kithicor, the latest 4v1 raid for Legends of Norrath! What's new about this raid? The answer is quite a bit, so let's talk about this epic battle.

It's Not About You

The raid boss (General Bahgresh) doesn't care about killing you. You mean nothing to him at all, actually. The only thing Bahgresh cares about is killing off the champions of Bloody Kithicor and altering its outcome. I present to you one of those champions that you are in charge of protecting: Firiona Vie.

Each player in the raid will have control over one of the four champions: Firiona Vie, Lanys T'vyl, Laarthik K'shin, and Galeth Veredeth. These champions can help you as they have some decent stats, but beware: if any of them are destroyed Bahgresh will be victorious and you will suffer defeat.

At 50 health, you might not be too worried about these guys becoming destroyed. Not so fast! Bahgresh and his Agents of Discord are going to throw all sorts of things at you to deal with.

Kyv Slayer dishes out a harsh penalty to players who choose to ignore him. If you allow him to deal 20 damage you're probably going to be in a lot of trouble. There are other, less severe units who deal less than 20 damage that you'll come across as well, but the slayer is certainly a unit you'll want to dispose of quickly. On any given turn, there'll be units like the slayer that you'll need to deal with.

Level Tokens Are Key

Bahgresh has a couple of other tricks as well. His gametext allows him to place level tokens easily. Quite easily. In fact, if players do nothing about it Bahgresh can have upwards of ten level tokens out at any given time (or more!). Why should players care? There are a number of reasons.

   

By late game, these tactics (and some of his abilities) can trigger powerful abilities that will break your team in half if unprepared. We've seen Bahgresh play a free tactic for upwards of +24 total attack and +12 total damage!

Defeating Bahgresh will be no easy task, and players are going to have to construct decks that are quite different from their everyday tournament decks in order to take him out. Good luck!

One of the most iconic battles in EverQuest history took place in the Kithicor Forest when Lanys T'Vyl, Child of Hate, brought her Dark Elf armies to face the armies of Firona Vie, the Chosen of Tunare. Now, you can relive this battle in the Bloody Kithicor 4v1 raid in Legends of Norrath™! Starting Thursday, June 18, you and three companions will be able to test your deck against Bahgresh, General of the Agents of Discord, and one of the fiercest fighters on the battlefield! This will be no easy task!

If you defeat the raid, you and your companions will receive great promo cards! Defeat Bahgresh as a Fighter, and you'll receive the Chestplate of Vindication (6F21) promo card. Victorious Mages will receive Dragon's Marrow (6F22), Priests get Donal's Breastplate of Mourning (6F23) and Scouts get Ragebringer (6F24). Don't forget that you have to beat the raid with the specified archetype to win the promo card. You'll receive one additional promo card with each archetype you play to defeat the raid (limit 4 per archetype per account).

The Legends of Norrath Bloody Kithicor 4v1 Raid begins Thursday, June 18, 2009.

Gen Con Indy and the 2009 Legends of Norrath Championship is a little over two months away but there's still time for you to qualify for the big event! Your next chance to win big in a Championship Qualifier is on Saturday, June 20th!

The top two players of this next Championship Qualifier event will earn a trip to Gen Con Indy 2009 to compete for the title and their share of the $25,000 prize purse! But that's not all as there are lots of great prizes to be won! Check out the Legends of Norrath Championship site for the full listing!

Please note that the June 6-7, 2009 Championship Qualifier was rescheduled for July 25-26, 2009! Write it down!

For more details and Official Rules, visit the Legends of Norrath Events Calendar!

The small but determined band of heroes, the Ethernauts, have made headway against the terrible and mysterious invasion that threatens all of Norrath. But with all of Norrath against them, and internal shadows beginning to tear them apart, can they finish what they started and give Norrath its future?

Storm Break will add more than 240 new game cards that introduce new strategies and gameplay, as well as incredible new loot cards featuring new horse and hydra mounts, a flying dragon illusion for EQ players, and a once-daily item-repair cloak for EQII players.

Follow the story of the Ethernauts to its thrilling end with the next expansion for Legends of Norrath, Storm Break!

Look for two great new Legends of Norrath promo cards dropping this weekend in EverQuest® and EverQuest® II!

Plainsman Healer (6P24) and Plainsman Supporter (6P25) are this month's two Legends of Norrath promo cards!

 

The June Legends of Norrath Promo Weekend is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. (PT) Friday, June 12, 2009, and conclude at 10 a.m. (PT) on Monday, June 15, 2009.

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The Legends of Norrath™ Enhanced Steamsuit Tournament Pack is now at the Station Store for a limited time. Just $10.00 USD (plus applicable taxes) gets you this pack, which contains the following:

• One (1) Enhanced Steamsuit (6P21) Legends of Norrath promo card
  
• Either the EverQuest® Essence of the Banshee (6EQP13) or EverQuest® II Staff of the Lich (6EQIIP13) loot card*
  
• Three (3) Legends of Norrath Against the Void booster packs

The Enhanced Steamsuit Tournament Pack will only be available until Friday, June 5, 2009 at 2pm PT, so don't miss out!

* Loot card received is based on the game you selected, EverQuest or EverQuest II, when you logged in to Legends of Norrath for the first time.

There's still time to register for Fan Faire 2009!

We'll be giving folks in-game items this year, like we have in the past. What's new, though? For every game they have an active account in, attendees will get an in-game item! So now there is no need to choose between your EQ and EQII character getting the goods. Have a SWG account and a Vanguard account? They can both claim the Fan Faire item!

EQII
 

SWG

     

Vanguard

 

TCGs

LON – physical deck handed out in gift bag

PoxNora – exclusive Fan Faire rune

SWG - The Dianoga Dumpster (item will be given out as loot card)

Free Realms - T-shirt with Fan Faire logo (item will be given out as loot card)

MxO

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This Monday, May 25, 2009, SOE will be closed in observance of Memorial Day.

Memorial Day is a national U.S. holiday, designated as a day to remember those who have died in military service for our country. Some also take time to honor all of their friends and loved ones who have passed on. The National Moment of Remembrance takes place at 3 PM local time on Memorial Day.

The day has also unofficially become recognized as the beginning of summer, which is often celebrated with picnics, cook outs, and summer sports and acitivities. We hope everyone has a safe and pleasant Memorial Day holiday!

We're getting closer and closer to Fan Faire... Are you ready? You don't need to start throwing things in your suitcase yet, but it's a good idea to start planning. We've got some advice and tips on stuff to do ahead of time and things you might want to bring with you. (Take it from us. We've done this a few times!)

Please Identify Yourself

Of course you'll need ID for traveling, but it's a good idea to keep it on you at all times at Fan Faire, tucked safely away. You'll need it for checking in to your hotel, procuring adult beverages and gambling if you so choose, as well as for picking up your Fan Faire registration packet. Some of our larger events also require ID and your conference badge for entry, especially our 21+ events.

Another good idea, if you're planning to do any networking or you're meeting up with in-game friends, is to bring business cards. If you're meeting guildmates for dinner or before a panel, you'll probably need to exchange cell phone numbers, and business cards are a handy way to be prepared. (If you don't have business cards, you can always make some yourself and print at home!)

What Did They Say?

Of course we're all going to Fan Faire to have fun, but we're also exchanging a lot of information. Maybe you run a fansite or a gaming blog. Or maybe you're just there to represent your guild and get the latest scoop. Either way, there's a good chance you will be the designated "Information Bearer" for your guild and friends. Attendees are welcome to bring cameras, camcorders and audio recorders to the panels and events. Or if you prefer the good old fashioned way, notepads and pencils are also welcome. (Just be sure to avoid taking your recording devices into the casinos, as that's a sure fire way to draw security aggro!)

Fun and Games!

If you plan to enter the EQ or EQII tournaments, make sure you keep an eye on the EQ Players and EQII Players websites for more information and instructions on prepping for those events, if needed. Details will be coming as we draw closer to the event.

The Community Team is hooked on the Free Realms Trading Card Game! We're bringing some booster packs with us, so bring your decks and any cards you want to trade, and maybe you'll go home with some new stuff!

We'll also be having late-night gaming sessions. Although you won't really need to bring anything for these, do remember to have your Station ID and password handy if you want to log in to play on our computers.

For the truly adventurous types, we will once again be hosting Live Quests for EverQuest, EverQuest II, Vanguard and Star Wars Galaxies! We provide the adventure and gear -- just bring yourself and any teammates you'd like to play with. (Teams are usually limited to 10 people.)

Travel

If you'll be traveling by air, be sure to familiarize yourself with the latest TSA regulations. As of May 15th, they're really cracking down on ticketed names exactly matching your identification, in order to reduce security delays. Also, if you plan on bringing any foods, liquid/gel personal items (shampoos, toothpaste, and even medications) you'll want to know the rules for carry-ons and checked bags.

Speaking of checked bags, your airline might charge an additional fee to check baggage so it's a good idea to look into that ahead of time (you might even be able to pre-pay). And don't forget things like wearing shoes that are easy to remove in the security line, keeping your ID handy to show while you're checking in and going through security, and making sure all your gadgets are charged up so you don't get stuck looking for something to do at the gate.

More Tips

Over at Zam, Calthine has prepared a very helpful list of some things to remember when you prepare for Fan Faire. She has some great tips, and probably some you wouldn't have even thought of, so be sure to give it a quick read before you pack. (Thanks, Calthine!) Our EQII community shared even more advice...like where the closest drugstore is!

If you have any additional tips you'd like to share, hop on over to the Fan Faire forum and leave your advice in the Fan Faire Tips thread.

We'll see you in Vegas, baby!

Greetings Everyone!

We have a few emails that will be sent out soon that you don't want to miss! So make sure you're signed up to receive SOE Emails.

What's included when you sign up?

• You'll receive the quarterly newsletter for whichever games you select as well as any marketing and promotional materials for those titles, such as account winbacks and special offers.
  

To make sure you receive the next one, do the following:

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How come I never seem to get any of the emails?

There are a couple of reasons you may not be receiving the emails from SOE:

• Update your Email Address: An incorrect email address is a common reason for not receiving the emails from the Station. To update your email address, click on My Account, go to email preferences and then click change next to the email address currently assigned to your account.
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• Options not saved: There's a chance that your options were not set correctly when the system changed over to this system. To fix this, click on the [Clear All] link and click on Make Changes. Then select your options again and click on Make Changes again. That should refresh the list.

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Grab some great loot in the May Loot Tournament weekend May 23-25, 2009 in Legends of Norrath!

For just ten (10) event passes, each participant will receive three (3) Legends of Norrath Against the Void booster packs, a Enhanced Steamsuit(6P21) promotional card and either an EverQuest® Essence of the Banshee (6EQP13) or EverQuest® II Staff of the Lich(6EQIIP13) loot card, depending upon each player’s system settings, and entry into the May Loot Tournament weekend to compete for additional prizes! Tournament queues begin filling at 7:00AM PT on Saturday and continue through Monday at 9:00PM PT.

Please note that participation is limited to U.S. residents only. Void in Arizona, Connecticut, Iowa, Maryland, Nevada, Tennessee and Vermont. 

 

For details, visit the Legends of Norrath Events Calendar!

With Gen Con Indy 2009 fast approaching, it’s time to begin the search for 2009’s Legends of Norrath Champion! SOE has scheduled four Legends of Norrath Championship Qualifier events, with the first one scheduled for Saturday, May 16th 2009 at approximately 10:00AM PT. The top two players in each Championship Qualifier event will be sent to Gen Con Indy 2009 to compete for the title and their share of the $25,000 prize purse!  For more information on other important dates and tournament events, please visit http://legendsofnorrath.station.sony.com/championship_qualifiers.vm.  

Legends of Norrath is overrun with ogres offering some fantastic loot! The Beware of Ogres scenario will be offered in Legends of Norrath from Wednesday, May 13, 2009, at 2 p.m. PT, through Thursday, June 11, 2009, at 2 p.m. PT. The first time you win the scenario, you'll win the Ogre Zealot (6P20) promo card AND either the Knuckle Ornament of the Void (6EQP12) loot card for EverQuest® or the Painting: Nurgg (6EQIIP12) loot card for EverQuest® II, depending on your in-game settings. You can receive additional copies of the Ogre Zealot promo card each time you defeat the scenario with a different avatar archetype (limit 4 per account).

 

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NO FEE OR PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER.

Participation constitutes entrant's full and unconditional agreement to and acceptance of these Official Rules. The Sony Online Entertainment Legends of Norrath Online Trading Card Game (“Game”) World Championship Tournament (the “Challenge”) begins at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time (“EST”) on August 13, 2009, continues at 10:00 a.m. (EST) on August 14, 2009 and shall end upon conclusion of the final round of the World Championship Tournament on August 15, 2009 ("Challenge Period"). The Challenge is sponsored by Sony Online Entertainment LLC, 8928 Terman Court, San Diego, CA  92121 (the “Sponsor”). Employees of Sony Online Entertainment LLC, its parent or subsidiary companies, or any other company involved in the design, implementation, or promotion of the Challenge, as well as the spouses, children, parents, grandparents, and household members of each such employee, are not eligible. The Challenge is subject to all applicable laws and regulations and is void where prohibited by law.

Eligibility: Challenge is open only to natural persons, eighteen (18) years or age or older at time of entry, who qualify for a seat through a World Championship Qualifier Tournament or qualifier rounds of the Challenge, and are physically present for the duration of the Challenge at the Gen Con Indy 2009 event scheduled to be held in Indianapolis, Indiana between August 13-16, 2009. Persons who are not physically present at the Challenge are ineligible to enter, participate, or win.  Void wherever prohibited or restricted by law. Employees, officers, directors, and agents of Sponsor, its parent company, affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising, promotion, and fulfillment agencies, their immediate family members and persons living in their same household, are not eligible to participate in the Challenge. All federal, state, and local laws and regulations apply.

How to Enter: Entrants must secure a seat in the Challenge through a World Championship Tournament Qualifier Tournament held prior to Gen Con Indy 2009 or through qualifying rounds of the Challenge scheduled for August 13, 2009 and August 14, 2009, to be held at Gen Con Indy 2009. World Championship Qualifier Tournaments can be found on the Game’s Events Calendar website (located at http://legendsofnorrath.station.sony.com/events_calendar.vm). Entrants must comply with the applicable End User License Agreement, Station Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and all Game rules, regulations, and policies. Entrants not complying with these requirements will be disqualified. Any attempt at entry except as above stated is void.

Determination of Winner:  Challenge will be organized according to the Standard Constructed Match Play (e.g. best two (2) of three (3) games) Single Elimination tournament format (for explanations on official forms of Legends of Norrath tournaments, visit our tournaments page at http://legendsofnorrath.station.sony.com/help/typesoftournaments.vm). The top two (2) players from each of the qualifying rounds during the initial two (2) days of the Challenge will progress to the final day of the Challenge; the final day will be a match play (e.g. best two (2) of three (3) games) Single Elimination tournament where, at the end of four (4) rounds of gameplay, the top two (2) players will compete against each other in a single, winner-take-all match play (e.g. best two (2) of three (3) games) final to determine the ultimate player.  A player may only qualify for the World Championship Tournament only one time and using only one account. Additionally, each player may only enter the Challenge using one account.  If a winner is unable to comply with the terms contained herein, an alternate winner (e.g. the participant with the next highest number of total points) will be designated. The winners will be displayed (subject to Sponsor guidelines, standards, and practices, and in a manner and location determined by Sponsor in its discretion) on the http://station.sony.com website and/or any other SOE-related website in Sponsor's sole discretion.

Description of Grand Prize: One (1) Grand Prize Winner will be selected. Grand Prize consists of:  Ten Thousand Dollars (US$10,000.00), a full set of a Legends of Norrath set of the winner’s choice (excluding loot cards) (US$0.00), the Legends of Norrath World Championship Tournament trophy (US$0.00) and the winner’s likeness depicted on a Legends of Norrath card in a future Legends of Norrath release (US$0.00).  (Approximate Retail Value (“ARV”) of Grand Prize is: US$10,000.00).

Description of Second Place Prize: One (1) Second Place Prize Winner will be selected. Second Prize consists of: Five Thousand Dollars (US$5,000.00), a full set of a Legends of Norrath set of the winner’s choice (excluding loot cards) (US$0.00),the second place trophy (US$0.00) and the winner’s likeness depicted on a Legends of Norrath card in a future Legends of Norrath release (US$0.00). (ARV of Second Prize is: US$5,000.00)

Description of Third and Fourth Place Prizes: One (1) Third Place Prize and One (1) Fourth Place Prize Winner will be selected. Each Third Place and Fourth Place Prize consists of: One Thousand Dollars (US$1,000.00), and the winner’s likeness depicted on a Legends of Norrath card in a future Legends of Norrath release (US$0.00). (ARV of Third and Fourth Prize is: US$1,000.00).

Description of Fifth through Eighth Place Prizes: One (1) Prize Winner for each place, Fifth through Eighth, will be selected. Each Fifth through Eighth Prize consists of: Five Hundred Dollars (US$500.00) (ARV of each of the Fifth through Eighth Place Prizes is: US$500.00).

Description of Ninth through Sixteenth Place Prizes: One (1) Prize Winner for each place, Ninth through Sixteenth, will be selected. Each Prize consists of: Two Hundred Fifty Dollars (US$250.00) and 20 Legends of Norrath booster packs (US$59.80). (ARV of each of the Ninth through Sixteenth Place Prizes is: US$309.80).

Description of Seventeenth through Thirty-Second Place Prizes: One (1) Prize Winner for each place, Seventeenth through Thirty-Second, will be selected. Each Prize consists of: Two Hundred Fifty Dollars (US$250.00) and 10 Legends of Norrath booster packs (US$29.90). (ARV of each of the Seventeenth through Thirty-Second Place Prizes is: US$279.90).

Each winner, First Place through Thirty-Second Place will receive one (1) “Choose Your Loot” card from a Legends of Norrath set.
General Limitations for all Prizes: No alternative prize, cash, or other substitution is permitted except by Sponsor in the event of prize unavailability. Prizes are non-transferable. All federal, state, and local taxes are the sole responsibility of winner. Based upon the criteria listed above, up to thirty-two (32) prizes will be awarded. Total ARV of the Prizes if thirty-two (32) prizes are awarded: US$25,956.80. The potential winners will be identified upon conclusion of the final round of the Challenge. Each potential winner will have five (5) days from notification to accept the prize by e-mail or by U.S. mail to the address specified in the notification. Prizes will be delivered within approximately six (6) to eight (8) weeks of verification/confirmation of winners.
Requirements of Winner: Each winner will be required to sign and return releases of liability, declarations of eligibility, and where lawful, publicity consent agreements, within five (5) days of acknowledged notification. By agreeing to become a winner and/or accepting and/or using a prize, the winner agrees to the use of his or her name, voice and/or likeness, for the purpose of advertising, trade, or promotion by Sponsor without further compensation, unless prohibited by law. If a selected potential winner cannot be contacted, is ineligible (under these rules or due to a failure to comply with any of the other applicable policies, licenses, rules, and terms of service), or fails to timely return the completed and executed releases/agreements as required, potential winner status may be forfeited and an alternate potential winner may, at Sponsor’s discretion, be designated.

General Terms and Conditions: By participating in the Challenge, you are granting Sponsor an irrevocable right and license to publish, use, edit, and display any or all of the details of your participation, including your player name, without further approval, without territorial, time, or other limitations, for any and all purposes, including, but not limited to, marketing, advertising, and promotional purposes. By participating in the Challenge, entrant agrees that under no circumstances, including, but not limited to, negligence, shall Sponsor, its officers, directors, employees, shareholders, agents, successors, and assigns (the “Released Parties”) be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out participation in the Challenge, even if any or all of the Released Parties have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, therefore such exclusions may not apply to you. By participating in the Challenge, entrant waives any and all rights to bring any claim or action related to his/her participation in any forum beyond one (1) year after the first occurrence of the kind of act, event, condition or omission upon which the claim or action is based. By entering, each entrant agrees to be bound by these Official Rules and the decisions of Sponsor, which shall be final. Sponsor reserves the right to disqualify any person that Sponsor determines to be in violation of any term contained in these Official Rules. Sponsor, its parent companies, affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising, promotion, and fulfillment agencies, and legal advisors, and the respective employees, officers, directors, shareholders, agents, and representatives of each, are not responsible for and shall not be liable for: (i) electronic, hardware or software program, network, Internet, or computer malfunctions, failures, interruptions or difficulties of any kind; (ii) failed, incomplete, garbled, or delayed computer transmissions; (iii) any condition caused by events beyond the control of the Sponsor that may cause the Challenge to be disrupted or corrupted; (iv) any injuries, losses, or damages of any kind arising in connection with or as a result from participation in the Challenge or arising from the entrant’s access to and use of the Internet site http:// station.sony.com (and all related websites of Sponsor), including without limitation, personal injury, death, and property damage, and claims based on publicity rights, defamation, or invasion of privacy, to the extent permitted by law; or (v) any errors in any materials associated with the Challenge. Sponsor reserves the right to cancel, suspend and/or modify the Challenge if any problem corrupts the administration, security, or operation of the Challenge, as determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion. Sponsor reserves the right in its sole discretion to disqualify any individual it finds to be tampering with the entry process or the operation of the Challenge or to be acting in violation of these Official Rules or in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner. Any attempt by any person to undermine the legitimate operation of the Challenge may be a violation of criminal and civil law, and, should such an attempt be made, Sponsor reserves the right to seek damages from any such person to the fullest extent permitted by law. Sponsor’s failure to enforce any term of these Official Rules shall not constitute a waiver of that provision. 

Disputes: Challenge is governed by the laws of the United States and the State of Indiana. As a condition of participating in the Challenge, entrant agrees that any and all actions or proceedings related to the Challenge shall be exclusively brought in the County of San Diego, State of California (if under state law) or the Southern District of California (if under Federal law), and the parties agree not to raise in connection therewith, and hereby waive, any defenses based upon the venue, the inconvenience of the forum, the lack of personal jurisdiction, the sufficiency of service of process or the like in any such action or suit brought in the State of California.

Winner List and Official Rules: A winner’s list will be posted on the web site at http:// station.sony.com, or an underlying page thereto, on the World Wide Web at the conclusion of the Challenge. To obtain a copy of the winner list or a copy of these Official Rules, send your request along with a stamped, self-addressed envelope to: Attn: Marketing Department “Legends of Norrath 2009 World Championship Tournament”, Sony Online Entertainment LLC, 8928 Terman Court, San Diego, CA 92121. Requests must be received no later than December 31, 2009.

LEGENDS OF NORRATH
2009 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFIER TOURNAMENTS
OFFICIAL RULES

Participation constitutes entrant's full and unconditional agreement to and acceptance of these Official Rules. Sony Online Entertainment will sponsor four (4) Legends of Norrath Online Trading Card Game (“Game”) 2009 World Championship Qualifier Tournaments (each, a “Challenge,” collectively, the “Challenges”) on May 16-17, 2009, June 6-7, 2009, June 20-21, 2009, and August 1-2, 2009.  Each Challenge begins at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time. The Challenges are sponsored by Sony Online Entertainment LLC, 8928 Terman Court, San Diego, CA  92121 (the “Sponsor”). Employees of Sony Online Entertainment LLC, its parent or subsidiary companies, or any other company involved in the design, implementation, or promotion of the Challenges, as well as the spouses, children, parents, grandparents, and household members of each such employee, are not eligible. The Challenges are subject to all applicable laws and regulations and is void where prohibited by law.

Eligibility: Challenges are open only to natural persons who are legal residents of the fifty (50) United States (including the District of Columbia) for the duration of the Challenges. Void in Puerto Rico, Guam, all other U.S. and all foreign territories and possessions and wherever prohibited or restricted by law. Challenges may only be entered from and in eligible jurisdictions. Entrants must be eighteen (18) years of age or older at time of entry in order to participate. Employees, officers, directors, and agents of Sponsor, its parent company, affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising, promotion, and fulfillment agencies, their immediate family members and persons living in their same household, are not eligible to participate in the Challenges. All federal, state, and local laws and regulations apply.

How to Enter: To enter, review the requirements posted here, download the Game application (available at http://legendsofnorrath.station.sony.com and join the Challenges on the applicable dates and at the applicable times designated on the Game’s Events Calendar website (located at http://legendsofnorrath.station.sony.com/events_calendar.vm). Entrants must comply with the applicable End User License Agreement, Station Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and all Game rules, regulations, and policies. Entrants not complying with these requirements will be disqualified. Any attempt at entry except as above stated is void.

Determination of Winner:  Challenges will be organized according to the Standard Constructed Match Play (e.g. best two (2) of three (3) games) Swiss tournament format (for explanations on official forms of Legends of Norrath tournaments, visit our tournaments page at http://legendsofnorrath.station.sony.com/help/typesoftournaments.vm). The top sixteen (16) players from the first day of each Challenge will progress to the second day of that Challenge; the second day will be a match play (e.g. best two (2) of three (3) games) Swiss tournament where, at the end of four (4) rounds of gameplay, the top two (2) players will compete against each other in a single, winner-take-all match play (e.g. best two (2) of three (3) games) final to determine the ultimate player. Once a player qualifies for the Legends of Norrath 2009 World Championship Tournament through a Challenge, that player may not participate in any other Challenges (a player may only qualify for the World Championship Tournament only one time and using only one account). Additionally, each player may only enter a Challenge using one account. If a winner is unable to comply with the terms contained herein, an alternate winner (e.g. the participant with the next highest number of total points) will be designated. The winners will be displayed (subject to Sponsor guidelines, standards, and practices, and in a manner and location determined by Sponsor in its discretion) on the http://station.sony.com website and/or any other SOE-related website in Sponsor's sole discretion.

Description of Grand Prize: One (1) Grand Prize Winner will be selected from each Challenge. Grand Prize consists of: Five Hundred Dollars (US$500.00), one (1) entrance permit to Gen Con Indianapolis 2009 (US$65.00), a “bye” into the final day of the Legends of Norrath 2009 World Championship Tournament (US$0.00), and a round-trip, coach airline ticket from a major airport near the Grand Prize winner’s home (determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion) to Indianapolis, Indiana for the Legends of Norrath 2009 World Championship Tournament to be held during the Gen Con Indy 2009 event, along with standard hotel room accommodations and ground transportation to and from the Indianapolis airport (all selected by Sponsor in its sole discretion). Sponsor will determine the travel dates in its sole discretion. If winner is unable to travel on dates specified by Sponsor, prize will be forfeited. Travel must be roundtrip. Sponsor reserves the right to change hotel location for any reason in its sole discretion. All expenses and incidental travel costs not expressly stated in the package description above including, but not limited to, meals, personal charges at lodging, security fees, taxes or other expenses or incidentals are responsibility solely of winner. Travel restrictions, conditions and limitations may apply. Sponsor will not replace any lost or stolen tickets, travel vouchers, or certificates.  (Approximate Retail Value (“ARV”) of Grand Prize is: US$1,565.00).

Description of Second Prize: One (1) Second Prize Winner will be selected from each Challenge. Second Prize consists of: Two Hundred Dollars (US$200.00) one (1) entrance permit to Gen Con Indianapolis 2009 (US$65.00), a “bye” into the final day of the Legends of Norrath 2009 World Championship Tournament (US$0.00), and a round-trip, coach airline ticket from a major airport near the Second Prize winner’s home (determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion) to Indianapolis, Indiana for the Legends of Norrath Championships Tournament to be held during the Gen Con Indy 2009 event, along with standard hotel room accommodations and ground transportation to and from the Indianapolis airport (all selected by Sponsor in its sole discretion). Sponsor will determine the travel dates in its sole discretion. If winner is unable to travel on dates specified by Sponsor, prize will be forfeited. Travel must be roundtrip. Sponsor reserves the right to change hotel location for any reason in its sole discretion. All expenses and incidental travel costs not expressly stated in the package description above including, but not limited to, meals, personal charges at lodging, security fees, taxes or other expenses or incidentals are responsibility solely of winner. Travel restrictions, conditions and limitations may apply. Sponsor will not replace any lost or stolen tickets, travel vouchers, or certificates.  (ARV of Second Prize is: US$1,265.00).

Description of Third and Fourth Prize: Third Prize and Fourth Prize each consist of: One Hundred Dollars (US$100.00) and one (1) Legends of Norrath booster box (US$99.00).  ARV of Third Prize is: US$199.00).

Description of Fifth through Eighth Prize: Fifth Prize through Eighth Prize each consist of: one (1) Legends of Norrath booster box (US$99.00).  ARV of Fourth Prize is: US$99.00).

Description of Ninth through Sixteenth Prize: Ninth Prize through Sixteenth Prize each consist of: 10 Legends of Norrath booster packs (US$29.90).  ARV of Fifth Prize is: US$29.90).
General Limitations for all Prizes: No alternative prize, cash, or other substitution is permitted except by Sponsor in the event of prize unavailability. Prizes are non-transferable. All federal, state, and local taxes are the sole responsibility of Winner. Based upon the criteria listed above, up to sixteen (16) prizes will be awarded per Challenge. Total ARV of the Prizes if sixteen (16) Prizes are awarded in a Challenge: US$3863.20. The potential winners will be identified upon conclusion of the final round of each Challenge. Each potential winner will have five (5) days from notification to accept the prize by e-mail or by U.S. mail to the address specified in the notification. Prizes will be delivered within approximately six (6) to eight (8) weeks of verification/confirmation of winners.
Requirements of Winner: Each winner will be required to sign and return releases of liability, declarations of eligibility, and where lawful, publicity consent agreements, within five (5) days of acknowledged notification. If a selected potential winner cannot be contacted, is ineligible (under these rules or due to a failure to comply with any of the other applicable policies, licenses, rules, and terms of service, or fails to timely return the completed and executed releases/agreements as required, potential winner status may be forfeited and an alternate potential winner may, at Sponsor’s discretion, be designated.

General Terms and Conditions: By participating in a Challenge, you are granting Sponsor an irrevocable right and license to publish, use, edit, and display any or all of the details of your participation, including your player name, without further approval, without territorial, time, or other limitations, for any and all purposes, including, but not limited to, marketing, advertising, and promotional purposes. By participating in a Challenge, entrant agrees that under no circumstances, including, but not limited to, negligence, shall Sponsor, its officers, directors, employees, shareholders, agents, successors, and assigns (the “Released Parties”) be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out participation in a Challenge, even if any or all of the Released Parties have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, therefore such exclusions may not apply to you. By participating in a Challenge, entrant waives any and all rights to bring any claim or action related to his/her participation in any forum beyond one (1) year after the first occurrence of the kind of act, event, condition or omission upon which the claim or action is based. By entering, each entrant agrees to be bound by these Official Rules and the decisions of Sponsor, which shall be final. Sponsor reserves the right to disqualify any person that Sponsor determines to be in violation of any term contained in these Official Rules. Sponsor, its parent companies, affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising, promotion, and fulfillment agencies, and legal advisors, and the respective employees, officers, directors, shareholders, agents, and representatives of each, are not responsible for and shall not be liable for: (i) electronic, hardware or software program, network, Internet, or computer malfunctions, failures, interruptions or difficulties of any kind; (ii) failed, incomplete, garbled, or delayed computer transmissions; (iii) any condition caused by events beyond the control of the Sponsor that may cause a Challenge to be disrupted or corrupted; (iv) any injuries, losses, or damages of any kind arising in connection with or as a result from participation in a Challenge or arising from the entrant’s access to and use of the Internet site http:// station.sony.com (and all related websites of Sponsor), including without limitation, personal injury, death, and property damage, and claims based on publicity rights, defamation, or invasion of privacy, to the extent permitted by law; or (v) any errors in any materials associated with a Challenge. Sponsor reserves the right to cancel, suspend and/or modify a Challenge if any problem corrupts the administration, security, or operation of the Challenge, as determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion. Sponsor reserves the right in its sole discretion to disqualify any individual it finds to be tampering with the entry process or the operation of a Challenge or to be acting in violation of these Official Rules or in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner. Any attempt by any person to undermine the legitimate operation of a Challenge may be a violation of criminal and civil law, and, should such an attempt be made, Sponsor reserves the right to seek damages from any such person to the fullest extent permitted by law. Sponsor’s failure to enforce any term of these Official Rules shall not constitute a waiver of that provision. 

Disputes: Challenges are governed by the laws of the United States and the State of California. As a condition of participating in a Challenge, entrant agrees that any and all actions or proceedings related to the Challenge shall be exclusively brought in the County of San Diego, State of California (if under state law) or the Southern District of California (if under Federal law), and the parties agree not to raise in connection therewith, and hereby waive, any defenses based upon the venue, the inconvenience of the forum, the lack of personal jurisdiction, the sufficiency of service of process or the like in any such action or suit brought in the State of California.

Winner List and Official Rules: A winner’s list will be posted on the web site at http:// station.sony.com, or an underlying page thereto, on the World Wide Web at the conclusion of the Challenges. To obtain a copy of the winner list or a copy of these Official Rules, send your request along with a stamped, self-addressed envelope to: Attn: Marketing Department “Legends of Norrath 2009 World Championship Qualifier Tournaments”, Sony Online Entertainment LLC, 8928 Terman Court, San Diego, CA 92121. Requests must be received no later than December 31, 2009.

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The May Sprints start today! Compete in these fun weekday events, and earn Sprint Points toward receiving one or more Halasian Icebrew (6P22) promo cards! Players accumulate points in each Sprint, and at the end of the month, the number of Sprint Points you earn determines the reward level you receive. For full details, visit the May Sprint Overview.

Get your best deck ready, check out the Events Calendar for days and times, and head over to the Events Lobby to start earning Sprint Points today!

Look for two great new Legends of Norrath promo cards dropping this weekend in EverQuest® and EverQuest® II!

Dorvias (6P18) and Ashteth (6P19) are this month's two Legends of Norrath promo cards!

 

The May Legends of Norrath Promo Weekend is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. (PT) Friday, May 1, 2009, and conclude at 10 a.m. (PT) on Monday, May 4, 2009.