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<title><![CDATA[New and Remastered Classic EverQuest Music]]></title>
<link>http://www.classiceqpetition.com/index.php?subaction=showfull&amp;id=1260631809&amp;archive=</link>
<description><![CDATA[<a title="EverQuest Composer" href="http://www.everquestcomposer.com/" onclick="target='newwindow'">Jay Thomas Barbeau</a>, the composer of the original EverQuest music, has released a new album entitled <span style="font-style: italic"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/The-Original-Opus-I/dp/B002OVTO9G/ref=sr_shvl_album_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1260610280&sr=301-1" onclick="target='newwindow'">The Original, Opus I</a></span>, which features remastered Classic EverQuest music, as well as a few remixes and new pieces that have a Classic EQ feel to them.<br /><br />This new MP3 album may be sampled and purchased at Amazon.com at the following link:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/The-Original-Opus-I/dp/B002OVTO9G/ref=sr_shvl_album_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1260610280&sr=301-1" onclick="target='newwindow'">http://www.amazon.com/The-Original-Opus-I/dp/B002OVTO9G/ref=sr_shvl_album_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1260610280&sr=301-1</a><br /><br />If you enjoyed Jay Barbeau's original music in Classic EQ, we highly recommend purchasing this album.  In addition to having nostalgic tunes, you will also be supporting the creation of more remastered and new Classic EQ styled music from the original EverQuest Composer.<br /><br />We have updated our <a href="http://www.classiceqpetition.com/media.php">Media page</a> with this link and information.<br /><br />Forum Discussion: <a href="http://www.classiceqpetition.com/forum/showthread.php?t=104">http://www.classiceqpetition.com/forum/showthread.php?t=104</a>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 12 Dec 2009 10:30:09 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[EverQuest Documentary: EverCracked! The Phenomenon of EverQuest]]></title>
<link>http://www.classiceqpetition.com/index.php?subaction=showfull&amp;id=1258999217&amp;archive=</link>
<description><![CDATA[It was <a href="http://eqplayers.station.sony.com/news_article.vm?id=51702" onclick="target='newwindow'">recently announced</a> that the documentary <span style="font-style: italic">EverCracked! The Phenomenon of EverQuest</span> would be available on IGN.com, to be released in a five part series.<br /><br />Covering the making of and Classic era of EverQuest including interviews with the original developers, <span style="font-style: italic">EverCracked!</span> may prove to be interesting to Classic EQ fans.<br /><br />The release schedule is below, with a new episode each week. As each new episode is released, this article will be updated with links.<br /><br /><a href="http://video.ign.com/dor/articles/1044480/evercracked-the-phenomenon-of-everquest/videos/evercracked_prt_ep1_111209.html?show=hi" onclick="target='newwindow'">Episode 1 - Nov 12</a><br /><a href="http://video.ign.com/dor/articles/1044480/evercracked-the-phenomenon-of-everquest/videos/evercracked_prt_ep2_111909.html?show=hi" onclick="target='newwindow'">Episode 2 - Nov 19</a><br /><a href="http://video.ign.com/dor/articles/1044480/evercracked-the-phenomenon-of-everquest/videos/evercracked_prt_ep3_112509.html?show=hi" onclick="target='newwindow'">Episode 3 - Nov 24</a><br /><a href="http://video.ign.com/dor/articles/1044480/evercracked-the-phenomenon-of-everquest/videos/evercracked_prt_ep4_120309.html?show=hi" onclick="target='newwindow'">Episode 4 - Dec 03</a><br /><a href="http://video.ign.com/dor/articles/1044480/evercracked-the-phenomenon-of-everquest/videos/evercracked_prt_ep5_121009.html?show=hi" onclick="target='newwindow'">Episode 5 - Dec 10</a><br /><br />If you also enjoy reading, then <a href="http://www.amazon.com/EverQuest-Anniversary-Collectors-Rusel-DeMaria/dp/0744010683/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1258990399&sr=1-1" onclick="target='newwindow'">EverQuest: The 10th Anniversary Collector's Edition (Hardcover)</a> released earlier this year and <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Everquest-Companion-Inside-Lore-Gameworld/dp/0072229039/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1258990399&sr=1-2" onclick="target='newwindow'">Everquest Companion: The Inside Lore of a Gameworld (Paperback)</a> released in 2003 have similar content that may be of interest to Classic EQ fans.<br /><br />Forum Discussion: <a href="http://www.classiceqpetition.com/forum/showthread.php?t=96">http://www.classiceqpetition.com/forum/showthread.php?t=96</a>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:00:17 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Videos Added to Media Page]]></title>
<link>http://www.classiceqpetition.com/index.php?subaction=showfull&amp;id=1257604254&amp;archive=</link>
<description><![CDATA[Some YouTube links to promotional and test videos of Classic EverQuest have been added to our <a href="http://www.classiceqpetition.com/media.php">Media page</a>.<br /><br />Forum Discussion: <a href="http://www.classiceqpetition.com/forum/showthread.php?t=93">http://www.classiceqpetition.com/forum/showthread.php?t=93</a>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 09:30:54 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Media Page Feature: Jay Barbeau, the EverQuest Composer]]></title>
<link>http://www.classiceqpetition.com/index.php?subaction=showfull&amp;id=1245240015&amp;archive=</link>
<description><![CDATA[<a title="EverQuest Composer" href="http://www.everquestcomposer.com/"  onclick="target='newwindow'">Jay Thomas Barbeau</a>, the composer of the original EverQuest music, is currently working on new EverQuest themed songs.<br /><br />For many, the music of Jay Thomas Barbeau evokes emotion and memories of the days of Old Norrath.<br /><br />A sample arrangement may be found on his website: <a title="EverQuest Composer" href="http://www.everquestcomposer.com/"  onclick="target='newwindow'">www.EverQuestComposer.com</a><br /><br />We also now have a <a href="http://www.classiceqpetition.com/media.php">Media page</a>, where you can find the information above and will be updated from time to time.<br /><br />Forum Discussion: <a href="http://www.classiceqpetition.com/forum/showthread.php?t=51">http://www.classiceqpetition.com/forum/showthread.php?t=51</a>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 08:00:15 -0400</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[All Comments Now Viewable]]></title>
<link>http://www.classiceqpetition.com/index.php?subaction=showfull&amp;id=1244638812&amp;archive=</link>
<description><![CDATA[The <a href="http://www.classiceqpetition.com/signatures.php">View Signatures</a> page now shows every confirmed signature instead of only the 50 most recent signatures as it was previously, so all comments can now be read.<br /><br />The signatures are on multiple pages, with 50 signatures per page.  We hope you enjoy reading all of the nostalgic comments everyone has left since the launch of the petition!<br /><br />Forum Discussion: <a href="http://www.classiceqpetition.com/forum/showthread.php?t=49">http://www.classiceqpetition.com/forum/showthread.php?t=49</a>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2009 09:00:12 -0400</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[SOE: Classic Server a "Definite Possibility"]]></title>
<link>http://www.classiceqpetition.com/index.php?subaction=showfull&amp;id=1244388609&amp;archive=</link>
<description><![CDATA[As a <a href="http://www.classiceqpetition.com/forum/showthread.php?t=45" onclick="target='newwindow'">member on our forum pointed out</a>, the MMO news site <a href="http://www.massively.com/" onclick="target='newwindow'">Massively</a> recently interviewed the new EverQuest producer Thom Terrazas, and he had some interesting things to say regarding the possibility of a Classic EverQuest server.<br /><br />In fact, he stated he thinks there is a "definite possibility" of a Classic server, and recognizes the popularity of the idea!  This signifies great progress toward achieving our goal, as while the prospect of a Classic server has been popular with the old school players for quite some time (and even some newer players who did not have the chance to experience it), we have not seen many comments hinting at it becoming a real possibility until now.<br /><br />Here is the relevant quote from the interview:<br /><br /><div style="margin:0px 50px; font-style: italic"><span style="font-weight: bold">Massively:</span> What's your opinion on the idea of a "Classic Server" that sometimes gets thrown about, one that's locked down to only the first handful of expansions indefinitely?<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold">Thom Terrazas:</span> That's kind of the thing that I touched on before, just my own experience in the game. That's when I remember the game most, and <span style="font-weight: bold">I think there's definitely a possibiltiy of that happening. It's already a popular idea.</span> With every expansion that has come out, sometimes it can take a little bit more effort to get through that content, and you might not have the time that you used to. I think when you can touch back on something that you can remember, starting out again as a group, a bunch of friends, it's really cool to go back and do that. <span style="font-weight: bold">So I think there's a definite possibility of that.</span></div><br /><br />Full article: <a href="http://www.massively.com/2009/05/27/massively-interview-thom-terrazas-in-his-new-role-as-everquest/" onclick="target='newwindow'">http://www.massively.com/2009/05/27/massively-interview-thom-terrazas-in-his-new-role-as-everquest/</a><br /><br />The rest of the article is also interesting, as Thom touches on his nostalgic feelings towards the early game and the possibility of other alternate ruleset servers.<br /><br />So keep spreading the petition to help make a greater impact when it is finally sent in!  We now know it is a "definite possibility" and that they are definitely listening to us.  Let's show them how much we want this server, along with a clear definition of what we are looking for in a Classic server's ruleset.<br /><br />Forum Discussion: <a href="http://www.classiceqpetition.com/forum/showthread.php?t=47">http://www.classiceqpetition.com/forum/showthread.php?t=47</a>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2009 11:30:09 -0400</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Reminisce on the Forum]]></title>
<link>http://www.classiceqpetition.com/index.php?subaction=showfull&amp;id=1240491610&amp;archive=</link>
<description><![CDATA[We now have a forum so that you may discuss your nostalgic experiences with EverQuest during the Classic era, and talk about why you enjoyed the unique style of gameplay it offered.  Classic EverQuest was so great because of its community, so lets build one of our own as we continue to share the petition with others and gather more signatures in support of an official Classic EverQuest server from SOE.<br /><br />Please become familiar with the posting rules before posting.  The posting rules are located here: <a href="http://www.classiceqpetition.com/forum/showthread.php?t=10">http://www.classiceqpetition.com/forum/showthread.php?t=10</a><br /><br />Forum Discussion: <a href="http://www.classiceqpetition.com/forum/showthread.php?t=20">http://www.classiceqpetition.com/forum/showthread.php?t=20</a><br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 09:00:10 -0400</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Happy 10th Anniversary, EverQuest]]></title>
<link>http://www.classiceqpetition.com/index.php?subaction=showfull&amp;id=1237226424&amp;archive=</link>
<description><![CDATA[It is hard to believe it has been 10 years already.  Congratulations on 10 years, EverQuest.  It goes to show the strength of the game for it to last so long.  It is even more telling that there is a large following that do not even play the game anymore, but would again in a heartbeat for years to come if a Classic server as outlined in the Classic EverQuest Petition were released.  Here is to many more years for the game that started it all, and to an eventual return to the Classic style it all began with.<br /><br />Forum Discussion: <a href="http://www.classiceqpetition.com/forum/showthread.php?t=18">http://www.classiceqpetition.com/forum/showthread.php?t=18</a>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 14:00:24 -0400</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Remember To Check Your Email When You Sign]]></title>
<link>http://www.classiceqpetition.com/index.php?subaction=showfull&amp;id=1233320421&amp;archive=</link>
<description><![CDATA[As a reminder, when you sign the petition an email with a link is sent to the email address you provided.  The link must be clicked on for your signature to be counted.  If there is any issue with the link, you can respond to the email and request to be set to confirmed.  If the email does not appear in your inbox, try checking your spam folder or waiting a bit.<br /><br />If you have not received an email, you can use our contact form to request to be set to confirmed -- just be sure to enter the same email address into the contact form that you used to sign the petition.  If you use our contact form for this purpose, we will reply and ask you to respond to our reply in order to verify you are the owner of that email account.<br /><br />If your signature is not confirmed in one of these ways, it will not be counted in the petition.  So if you want to relive the unique experience found in the pre-luclin days of the EQ Trilogy, make sure that your signature is confirmed!<br /><br />Forum Discussion: <a href="http://www.classiceqpetition.com/forum/showthread.php?t=17">http://www.classiceqpetition.com/forum/showthread.php?t=17</a>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 08:00:21 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Rekindling Desire For Classic EverQuest]]></title>
<link>http://www.classiceqpetition.com/index.php?subaction=showfull&amp;id=1231426803&amp;archive=</link>
<description><![CDATA[The Classic EverQuest Petition was created as a service to SOE and for the Classic fans who want to enjoy the game again.  We have provided the tools to help achieve the goal of a Classic EverQuest server and to rekindle the desire for Old Norrath, but it is the fans themselves who will show how popular the idea is through their support by signing the petition and spreading the word.<br /><br />If you have signed the petition and know others that might be interested in Classic EverQuest, we encourage you to let them know about our site so they may sign it as well.  The more signatures we have on the petition, the more powerful a message it conveys, and the faster it will spread.  With your efforts, we can ensure Classic EverQuest fans everywhere are able to find out about the petition.<br /><br />We have some new tools to help you assist in the quest for signatures.<br /><br />There is a <a href="http://digg.com/pc_games/Classic_EQ_Petition" onclick="target='newwindow'">digg</a> article on the new ShareThis button near the top of the News page, and we can also be found on <a href="http://slashdot.org/firehose.pl?op=view&id=2953517" onclick="target='newwindow'">Slashdot</a>.<br /><br />Forum Discussion: <a href="http://www.classiceqpetition.com/forum/showthread.php?t=16">http://www.classiceqpetition.com/forum/showthread.php?t=16</a>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2009 10:00:03 -0500</pubDate>
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