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Sebbi · #1 09-06-2012, 11:55 AM

Many people had high hopes when EQ went Free to Play or for the progression servers. As a raider looking to unretire, I tried them out myself and found them both lacking. Limitations on Free to Play accounts were harsh (and SoE will get no more $$$ from me). Progression servers were fun, but competing for 10+ year old content no longer appeals.

I've found a new option that has revitalized EQ for me. A progression guild working its way through content on the Everquest Test Server has many benefits:

Free accounts are fully unlocked on Test Server.
Ability to /testcopy old characters to Test from any EQ server.
Double Experience and /testbuff make catching up painless.

Our guild, The Faceless Order, is currently in Luclin era. We're working on Emp Ssra, Seru, and Aten Ha Ra. We limit ourselves to levels and gear approiate to the expansion. Once our progression targets fall we move on to the next era to conquer greater challenges.

It is our goal to provide a fun and friendly atmosphere for players looking to re-experience the glory days of Everquest without the timesink of endless competition or having to devote countless hours of their lives to the game just to stay apace.

If you are interested check us out at our website here.

Diggles · #2 09-06-2012, 01:13 PM

I have a feeling if this picks up steam SOE will make Test have the same restrictions as live. Doesn't seem right.

OngorDrakan · #3 09-06-2012, 02:58 PM

I agree w/ Diggles...Once the population increases they'll shut it off.

RaiyneReborn · #4 09-06-2012, 04:04 PM

OP just trying to troll progression servers on live since you need to have a gold subscription(paying sub) to even play on the progression server. So not sure how he tried it out and didnt like it if he didnt give SoE anymore money.

Sebbi · #5 09-06-2012, 07:07 PM

A few friends from P99 and I tried out the Vulak progression server briefly. I used one of their accounts so none of my $ went to Sony. Though if I had loved it there not sure what I would've done long term.

Fortunately I've found Test server which is a great fit on many levels.

Sebbi · #6 09-12-2012, 04:46 PM

If you want a hit of nostalgia or to see what it's like to raid with TFO - Check out our youtube page where we've accumulated over 120 raid videos!

http://www.youtube.com/user/FacelessZaide?feature=mhee

Hailto · #7 09-12-2012, 05:01 PM

No thanks.

Sebbi · #8 09-18-2012, 03:18 AM

Seru and Emp Ssra has fallen to our raid crew of level 60s. We're now averaging more than 40 raiders a night and really on a roll. Next stop Vex Thal.

Sebbi · #9 09-26-2012, 10:37 AM

With Aten Ha Ra joining the other Luclin raid encounters on our conquest list, we have turned out sights on the Planes of Power. The self-imposed level cap has risen to 65 and members have spread far and wide to knock out new levels and AAs.

Our raid numbers are solid, but we're looking to strengthen them further to help meet the new Planes of Power raid challenges. Reinstalling is fast and painless, so come check us out. You won't regret it!

Sebbi · #10 10-02-2012, 12:13 PM

One crazy week into PoP progression and The Faceless Order has already dropped Tallon Zek, Vallon Zek, Bertoxxulous, Agnarr, Mithaniel Marr, Terris Thule and Manaetic Behemoth among others. Seru, Emp, and Vex Thal are still yielding valuable gear upgrades for the tougher challenges to come.

If you have an old 65+ character on Live, you can /testcopy over to Test Server and be raiding with us in no time. Full time double XP, hotzones, and /testbuff 25 mean even players starting out fresh can be experiencing Planes of Power within days of joining Test.