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While Mythic Entertainment was kind enough to let us know that their Realm versus Realm focused MMORPG, Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning, would finally be hitting store shelves on September 18 -- along with how much it would cost to play every month -- they were a bit vague about the game’s open beta, aside from mentioning that there would be one.

It would appear that they’ve finally settled on a ‘let everyone in and hope they don’t trash our product’ date, though: September 7. That will give players a good 12 days to run around and kill the opposing forces of Order or Destruction before the game launches.

As for getting into the open beta, there are currently two different ways: if you were in the closed beta, then you’ll automatically be admitted to the open one, or, you could just pre-order the game from any one of these retailers and use the code that they’ll provide.

Is the open beta enough motivation for you to pre-order Warhammer?








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Arttemis's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/18/2008 17:54
Arttemis
I'll still be waiting at minimum several weeks before jumping in. My friend has been beta-ing up WAR for a while now and he's pretty entrenched, but I'm still waiting for the report card on live servers.

The lack of any stealth class disappoints me. =(
Stealth groups in DAoC were so awesome.
Simmons 2pt0's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/18/2008 17:56
Simmons 2pt0
Been playing the closed beta for a few weeks now and it's pretty damned good. Especially if you're looking for a PvP mmo.


Who said there was no stealth class? ;)
king3vbo's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/18/2008 18:01
king3vbo
Already preordered the Collectors Edition
godkow's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/18/2008 18:29
godkow
Shweet.
stanfy86's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/18/2008 18:38
stanfy86
the game isint JUST PvP (which does rock) it also has some of the best PvE i have seen...
SourGr8pes's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/18/2008 19:31
SourGr8pes
My barriers are weakening... I wish it was 40K, but the more I see this, the more I want to try it...
mistic's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/18/2008 19:47
mistic
I'm so tempted to get this, but I just know it would destroy my social life and relationship, so I won't :p

if it was 40K, I'd just go into solitary confinement with my PC and internet-access for the rest of my life :-)
DarkTravesty's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/18/2008 19:50
DarkTravesty
funny you say that mistic 40k is supposed to be out on 09-10 as an mmo and i can't wait i love that universe.
Faceless's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/18/2008 19:55
Faceless
I can't wait for this game to go live.
MechaMonkey's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/18/2008 20:42
MechaMonkey
Monthly fees means no play for me.
sirinth's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/18/2008 20:49
sirinth
Meh. I've been playing in the closed beta, and I'm not that impressed.
It's good mind you, but nothing earth shattering.
Eschatos's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/18/2008 21:57
Eschatos
Damn it. Why bother with an open beta if it starts that soon before launch? They might as well just do the early start thing.
enfaw's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/18/2008 23:13
enfaw
@sirinth

1. There is a beta
2. You aren't in it
LarkOhiya's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/19/2008 11:14
LarkOhiya
I'm planing on starting a Destructoid guild as soon as a can. I won't be a dick about being guild leader and will give all shown to be trust worthy dtoiders as high power as i can.
stanfy86's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/19/2008 17:01
stanfy86
The non disclosure agreement has been lifted!!!!! http://herald.warhammeronline.com/warherald/NewsOverview.war
sirinth's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/19/2008 20:36
sirinth
@enfaw
Excuse me? What makes you think I'm not?
The fact that I stated that I'm not impressed by it? Grow up.
stanfy86's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/20/2008 12:59
stanfy86
Im in the Beta, it rocks so hard :D.

on a serious note though the main issues that i have been running into is some server lag when it is crowded (i was doing open world RVR last night, there was around 60 people fighting in a small area) and enemy pathing (you can hit some mobs with like 5 throwing axes before they rush you) Other than the points listed above, i feel this is the best MMO expierience i have had thus far, there really is a lot of extra stuff and attention to detail that Mythic put in.


I know a lot of people wont share my opinion, but thats what having one is all about.
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