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Open BETA launches!!

Unread postby Xenofex.XVII » 23 Jan 2006, 18:54

We are pleased to announce that the Heroes of Might and Magic V open beta is now open! To join the beta you need to be a subscriber to GameSpy, if you are just click this link. However, if you're not a subscriber, fear not! You'll be able to play the open beta in three days time without a subscription account.

To celebrate the launch of the open beta, we've posted ten brand new screenshots - just click through to see them.
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Unread postby Kalah » 23 Jan 2006, 19:04

Indeed. :-D

Btw, I took the liberty of making this topic an announcement.
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Unread postby Arzang » 23 Jan 2006, 19:08

Kalah wrote:Indeed. :-D

Btw, I took the liberty of making this topic an announcement.
and apparently you fixed a spellnig in the topic title.

well, let's just see if the NDA lightens up.
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Unread postby Kalah » 23 Jan 2006, 19:41

A spellnig? Ah, yes, that's right. ;)
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Unread postby ThunderTitan » 24 Jan 2006, 14:12

Stupid Question: So after 3 days will we need to d/l it from Gamespy only, or will it show up elsewere?

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Unread postby Angelspit » 24 Jan 2006, 14:35

I found out that even if you are sometimes requested to wait at FilePlanet, the transfer rate was often better when the download starts.

I'm not sure how the beta will be distributed on Thursday though.
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Unread postby ThunderTitan » 24 Jan 2006, 18:28

Angelspit wrote:I found out that even if you are sometimes requested to wait at FilePlanet, the transfer rate was often better when the download starts.

I'm not sure how the beta will be distributed on Thursday though.
All nonpaying customers have to wait for a free slot. And I doubt that there won't be enough people to keep all the slots filled all the time.

The transfer rate is better compared to what? And i prefer DAP to the FP system anyway.

10x anyway. Guess we'll see on Thursday.
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Unread postby Gaidal Cain » 24 Jan 2006, 19:18

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Unread postby jimkirk » 26 Jan 2006, 03:05

i d/l the beta from fileplanet but when it wanted to install an error cme back saying the file was corrupted .. oh well ..
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Unread postby sariana » 26 Jan 2006, 05:15

Arzang wrote:
Kalah wrote:Indeed. :-D

Btw, I took the liberty of making this topic an announcement.
and apparently you fixed a spellnig in the topic title.

well, let's just see if the NDA lightens up.
I looked through a number of the threads, and didn't see this explicitly mentioned anywhere, but the NDA has been lifted for the open beta.
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Unread postby ThunderTitan » 26 Jan 2006, 09:58

I buy that! :D

C'mon OPEN BETA testers, coff up the changes! I want creature and hero names, special abilities, new screenshots and everything! :devil:
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Unread postby Arzang » 26 Jan 2006, 15:56

ThunderTitan wrote:I buy that! :D

C'mon OPEN BETA testers, coff up the changes! I want creature and hero names, special abilities, new screenshots and everything! :devil:
well we got some info from the genie's lamp.

just a quick glance at the balance sheet makes me think any balance is nonexistant. especially since all level 7 creatures have a weekly growth of 1.
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Unread postby ThunderTitan » 26 Jan 2006, 23:02

Yep, saw the stats, but the creature names weren't there.
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Unread postby gravyluvr » 27 Jan 2006, 02:28

This download could take longer, but I don't see how!
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Unread postby Merciless.Magal » 27 Jan 2006, 14:47

finally about to finish my download... can't wait
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Unread postby ThunderTitan » 27 Jan 2006, 16:03

Cool banner, Merciless.Magal! :tsup:
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Unread postby jimkirk » 27 Jan 2006, 16:22

there is a problem when i click on the homm5 shortcut on the desktop it opens up a activation window from star soemthng or other and asks me for a key but this is beta and i dont have a key .. how the hell am i supposed to try beta
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Unread postby Pol » 27 Jan 2006, 16:41

go here --> http://www.fileplanet.com/promotions/hm ... ignup.aspx
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Unread postby jimkirk » 27 Jan 2006, 17:02

thanx i tried that link it gave me a key but starforce just hangs in activation
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Unread postby Pol » 27 Jan 2006, 17:23

Try to seek in open beta forum for a solution....
http://www.forumplanet.com/hmmv/index.asp or ask there...
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