includes two new formal wedding costumes and four celebratory character emotes." This pack was created to help players celebrate today’s nuptials of ultra-famous heroes Manticore and Sister Psyche.
Everquest II:Tuesday saw the introduction of various Valentine’s-themed goodies in Everquest II.
Players can now eat heart-shaped cookies, give each other Erollisi Marr flowers and sip (surprisingly salty) love potions.
Enemies throughout Norrath have also been equipped with love notes and message candies (I <3 U!) that some efficient murder could convince them to part with.
Vanguard: During the same time period as all of the other Sony MMOs (Feb. 12-19) Vanguard will be decked out in festive holiday themed decorations.
As you can see from the above pictorial example, that apparently means completely out of place hearts in every nook and cranny large enough to support gaudy pink shapes.
Plus, as in EQ2, Vanguard devotees can virtually devour sugary treats, some of which may actually provide combat buffs. Love is a battlefield indeed!
Planetside: In a shocking twist, Planetside wins the award for best SOE Valentine’s celebration.
Players who log in today will be given a "
now feature names such as: It’s Not You It’s Me and Ice Queen."
Final Fantasy XI: According to the official description, Valentine’s Day in Vana’diel is a time "to spill your guts to that person closest to your heart."
Assuming that doesn’t drive you into an endless spiral of self-pity and depression, quests have been set up to allow you to present them with the finest gift possible: chocolate!
Obviously, in the interest of my not being permanently shackled to this laptop, this list is incomplete.
I’ve selected the finest examples of MMO holidays I could find, but if anyone else out there has word on any other Valentine’s Day festivities, please attach them to the comments.
