Warhammer Online FAQ: Release Information
January 14, 2008
Tenton Hammer has updated it’s Warhammer Online FAQ with questions regarding the release of the game. Here’s the Lowdown.
A: The estimated time of release according to EA Mythic is the 2nd Quarter of 2008.
Q: When will the Closed Beta start?
A: It’s open now! Check out https://betacenter.eamythic.com for more info!
Q: What requirements are there to sign up for the Closed Beta?
A: There are a limited number of Closed Beta spots available and not everyone that applies will be admitted. Closed Beta testers will be selected based on a variety of factors, including computer system specs, game experience, newsletter subscription, and community involvement. The Closed Beta is limited to players 18 years of age or older, and requires the acceptance of the Beta Test Agreement located at the bottom of this form.
Q: What system requirements will WAR have?
A: There are no system requirements posted for WAR at this time.
Q: What Operating Systems will WAR be for?
A: PC has been confirmed and there are heavy rumours about an X-Box 360 port.
Warhammer Online Beta Update 6
December 20, 2007
The final beta update before the beta will resume has been published by the folks at Mythic Entertainment:
Waaagh! And well met!
Even though it’s been about two months since we temporarily closed the Beta, it doesn’t seem that long given how busy we’ve been. Time just flies when you’re neck-deep in the chaos that is the building of WAR.
We’ll start off this week’s update with some interesting behind-the-scenes information from the Cities Team. This time around they’ll walk you through some of the steps that go into building some of the wonderful bits of Altdorf, the Empire’s capitol city.
Cities Team
Hello once again from the Cities Team!
This week we’ve continued working on two very cool interior spaces for Altdorf. Since they’re not finished yet, we thought an explanation of how we build the city might be just the thing to pique your interest.
Step 1: Wouldn’t it be cool if…
The first step is done on white boards, via hand gestures, and even cocktail napkins. This is the phase where we work together to brainstorm the grand scope of an encounter. We establish what we want the fight or encounter to be and how the environment should be created to compliment it. Commonly heard phrases include: “You know what would be cool?” And “I wonder if it would be possible to…” with a variety of swear words thrown in to mix it up.
Stage 2: Swans of War!
After that stage, the idea goes to concept. Here, our amazing concept artists take our napkin ideas and turn them from ugly ducklings into swans… Swans of WAR that is!
Read the full story here.
Tags: Beta, Mythic, Warhammer OnlineWarhammer Online Mounts First Look
December 17, 2007
‘Player Mounts are the primary form of free-roaming fast transport in Warhammer Online. Travel routes are great when you want to get from Point A to Point B, but nothing beats a trusty warhorse if you want to take a journey that is off the beaten path! Players will have a variety of options when it comes to choosing and using a mount, including unique mount types for each race and temporary “rental” mounts for low level players.’
The above is a quote from one of the recent Warhammer Online Newsletter which contained along with some basic information about player mounts in WAR a few nicely done concept art pictures.
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Tags: Beta, Mounts, Mythic, Warhammer Online
