EverQuest Online CCG Announced

Sony Online Entertainment has just unveiled Legends of Norrath: Oathbound, a new Online CCG that takes place in the EverQuest universe.

Oathbound will be built in to both EverQuest and EverQuest 2 and will allow players from one game to play against those from the other. Three sets are currently planned, with this first set containing 375 cards with original art.

All current EverQuest and EverQuest 2 players will be hyped to hear that they'll initially receive a free starter deck of cards, and additional packs can be purchased with real-world cash if you want more. You can also win packs as loot off boss mobs in both EQ games. Best of all, some of the cards will be loot that can be redeemed for in-game items for your characters.

Sony Online Entertainment is planning full support for the CCG, promising tournaments, deck-building and the ability for players to trade cards.

I'm not a current EQ player, but I do love CCGs. I personally think this sounds like a really neat concept and wish them the best of luck with it! I like how they're integrating it with the MMORPG, but I wonder if that will limit their player base?