Free Realms Thunder Speedway

Free Realms Thunder Speedway delay...again. Pex just confirmed that the update for the race cart and demo derby did not go in as scheduled for this Mon. or Tues.
When can we expect it?
Well, today is Wednesday, so if not tonight then I suspect it will go in tomorrow or next week. Pex confirmed that they will not do a big patch like this over the weekend due to minimal support int he office on the weekends, so I'm guessing at this point it will go in next week on Mon. or Tuesday. But, fingers crossed, it may go in tonight.
I'm guessing as soon as it goes in we will see a lv. 20 demo derby and lv. 20 race cart by the weekend. Two days tops for someone to max out these jobs. Since I work, I know it will not be me :)

In other FR news, we received confirmation that in August/Sept we will see another huge update, like the Summer Sizzler update, centered around the soccer/football profession. This should be fun, and I hope they have some type of team tournament ala FIFA Cup (World Cup)for guilds and clubs to compete for.

And, the Free Realms Comic was released today in stores. In the comic on page 28 is a unique code to use for the Spider Bite lv. 20 Ninja Sword.

Now a few things here...

One: Sony obviously made this sword a ninja sword to entice folks to sign up for the membership so they can use this sword. I wish it were just a regular sword so ALL could use it, but hey that's marketing for ya.

Two: I was under the impression that the comics would have a code to redeem for a Live Collection quest. In other words, 1 code per comic all added up if redeemed to claim an uber in game item. Anyways, that's how I perceived it to be.

Three: These comics should come in a plastic bag because anyone can go in, open the comic, turn to page 28 and write down the code and redeem it with out having to buy the comic. Thus your comic code will be already used. The comic with code is an excellent idea, but poor design. I suspect future comics will be released in a bag to protect the codes.

I have not got my copy of the comic yet, but plan to go get a few tomorrow at my comic shop That's Entertainment.

I'll pick up extra copies and if anyone wants one I'll send one to them for cost + S/H. Just click on the PayPal Donate button. It will ask for $6.00 (3.99 for comic + S&H 2.01).
Comic will come bagged and boarded and be in Mint condition.
If I get enough orders I'll do this every month for the new comic releases in the series...

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Free Realms ~ Meet Mr. Therin !!

Folks of Free Realms, Meet Mr. Therin !! The hard-nosed strict mining foreman in Singing Crystal Mines above Snowhill...

Therin is the foreman of the Singing Crystal Mines in the hills above Snowhill. He is a no-nonsense taskmaster who is always shouting out orders to the other miners. “No sleepin’ on the job!” “Get a move on. These crystals won’t mine themselves.”

Therin is a great miner, but he doesn’t like to get dirty. If it isn’t a gem or a rock, he wants nothing to do with it. That is why he will get other people to do the dirty work for him...like taking care of the bat problem.
Despite his dislike for bats, Therin is the Dwarf to talk to if you want to take up mining as a job. You’ll have to prove yourself to him before he’ll officially call you a miner, but once you show your stuff he’ll give you some beginning gear.










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Free Realms Item Codes !!

Some new Free Realms Item codes to redeem have been found. It has been a while since we reported a free item code, but non-the-less we report them as we get them, and the latest one is pretty cool. It is a red sparkler item to make your character stand out. And also we have a code for a spiffy new stripped shirt. The Red Sparkler can only be redeemed until July 12th midnight. So make sure you click the SC button in your UI redeem this code before it's too late...

FBREDSPARKLER - Red Sparkler
3G9MKT2 - Stripped Shirt







Also Pex came out with an announcement last week about the holiday festivities...

Lot's of great stuff today! The Seaside Summer Splash begins, there are some new Marketplace items and more!

Quests, Collections & New Content:
Sizzlebottom has drawn quite a crowd near the inn at Seaside. To celebrate his booming business, this Robgoblin has decided to kick-off a special holiday called Seaside Summer Splash!

Join in the fun and find these celebrants and take on their challenges:
* Tarisa Teaspoon is trying to host a cooking competition...
* Heddy Heathcliff needs help making more fireworks...
* Shelly Sandishoes lost her stuff to a bunch of kids playing "Treasure Hunter"...
* Grekel is open to a friendly game of cards...
* ...and Sizzlebottom is trading pinwheel fireworks. Check it out!

General
* Several Guild fixes
* A new camera controller has been added. You can turn it on and off from your game options menu.

Marketplace
There are new items added for the Seaside Summer Splash Holiday celebration!
* Uncle Sam Outfit
* Sand Castle
* Hula Outfit
* Ducky Floaty
* Palm Tree Island Shirt

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Free Realms Character Prints

I guess this is kind of cool...
Sony Online Entertainment (SoE) and HP are teaming up to offer an in game service to purchase a quality print of your character. I wonder if it is just a screenshot of your toon. If so, then I'll just print my own and save myself $19.99 or whatver the cost will be. Thank you very much tho... And besides, I can take my screen, bring it into photoshop and spiffy it up ALOT so that it looks really cool. I used to do this for my EQ rogue Maximo Ceasar to make sigs, avatars, etc. I'm curious if this service will offer any type of design above and beyond just a simple screenshot. Anyways, here is the press release...

Following the Sony Online Entertainment (SOE) Fan Faire event June 25-28, HP today launched an innovative print-on-demand service for Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO) gamers. The HP print-on-demand technology will allow players to view, create and purchase custom prints of classic characters, imagery and scenes from SOE’s various fantasy worlds, games and artists. The service, which will be accessed directly from the online games, is scheduled to launch later this year in EverQuest, EverQuest II and Free Realms.

“There is a significant opportunity among SOE’s gamers to provide personalized and customized offline souvenirs from the games and fantasy worlds they love,” said Rohit de Souza, Vice President and General Manager, Retail Publishing Solutions, Imaging and Printing Group. “We believe this program is a first of its kind in the MMO gaming segment and demonstrates the wide range of opportunities available for delivering custom print-on-demand services.”“This unique service allows players to create their cards during an online play session then, though HP’s state-of-the-art print-on-demand service, we’re able to provide ‘offline’ access to online content to create a whole new interactive experience,” said Christopher Sturr, Director of Corporate Strategy Sony Online Entertainment. “We’ve been impressed with the customization and personalization capabilities offered by HP and are excited about the value this service will bring to gamers.”

How it WorksThrough the in-game Station Cash® commerce system in SOE’s games, players will access the Marketplace and choose from a list of select art images and sizes. A simple in-game and/or web-based interface will walk players through the entire process from the initial order to purchase confirmation, without ever closing the game world and/or current game session.

For the initial launch of the service, SOE will debut 10 art images from the Legends of Norrath™ series. The companies plan to feature and debut new prints, limited edition collector’s prints and select prints from top game artists throughout the year. Ultimately, SOE and HP plan to offer players the ability to personalize and customize their own art prints, posters, and other merchandise using their avatar, screen shots and artwork.


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