I love the fact that betas have very little information available about them. When you log into a new beta, the whole world is fresh and exciting. You take your time and explore. There's not usually a lot of help along the way which makes your triumphs even sweeter. In a mature game, it's easy to get into the habit of going out to the available databases for information or to use mods to improve your game play. We're often in a hurry to move through levels and reach the end point. But with a beta, it's more leisurely. And often more fun. Everyone is in the same boat. Without outside resources you depend on each other for help. People seem more friendly and cooperative. They'll take the time to talk or to help. All in all, I love the beta experience. And a huge thanks to Massively for the Free Realms beta key. I'm having a blast!
I probably would have been all over this a year or two ago. With Warcraft interest at a lower ebb at the moment, I doubt I'd go out of my way. If I saw one in the store, might pick it up but wouldn't search it out.
Awesome site. Already bookmarked. I spent way too much of mine time in MMOs (Warcraft, EQ2, SWG, LOTRO, TR) so a site targeted directly at them is fantastic. Keep up the great work!
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Nov 2nd 2007 7:33AM (Massively)I've been playing it since the earlier betas and really enjoy it.
Looking forward to the final version!
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Nov 2nd 2007 7:30AM (Massively)Removing them... would love an EQ2 beta!
Everquest I and II expansion beta key giveaways!
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