kingdoms-amalur-reckoning
Included with my copy of Kingdoms of Amalur was a single-use code, like the ones that unlock Catwoman DLC in Batman: Arkham City, and multiplayer mode in several games. I seem to remember reading somewhere that this code unlocks some extra quests in this game, but I'm not sure exactly what its purpose is.
Does anyone know what all the effects of this code are? I've already played a bit into the game, would I still benefit from the additional quests (if that information is accurate)?
As with most EA games, Amalur does contain some online component through an EA account. As far as I know, it isn't some sort of DRM but rather a way for EA to unlock content for you between games without the need of save files, in the case of Amalur, it unlocks objects for you in the full game and in the upcoming Mass Effect 3.
A similar thing was with Dragon Age 2, where playing the demo, compelting some actions on Dragon Age's website and the Facebook game, Dragon Age Legends, unlocked stuff on your EA account which was available in the full game.
EA/38 studios did confirm there will be day one DLC (which I believe isn't included on disk) and will be free for purchasers of new copies of the game. I'm not sure if the DLC will be tied to your EA account or will be like in most cases a code redeem in the PSN store/XBLM/Origin.
The maximum level you can gain is 40. This gives you 120 maximum ability points as you get 3 pre-picked ones in the beginning (as pointed out by RavenDreamer) and 3 with each level up.
This can be confirmed by a hands-on preview that appeared on NZGamer Feb. 1st.
Also by this image from the in-game manual:
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You get a set of starting gear that is based on Mass Effect 3 (Shepard's Battle Armor), and some fancy Chakrams.
It also gives you access to the House of Valor faction quest line, which includes 7 quests. I believe the quests are arena quests which can give you new gear, a new house and some money, but I'm not 100% positive yet since I haven't done it.
You can purchase the code online for 800 MS points/$10 (US), or it is included in the game if you buy it new.