Category Archives: beta

Mark Jacobs blog, Open Beta, and CPU issues.

Posted on September 5, 2008 by SynCaine

Mark Jacobs not only started a blog, but has been a one man typing machine ever since. It’s almost scary really; the guy posts and replies more than Tobold. I doubt our blog overlord will take this lightly, and has … Continue reading →

Posted in beta, Random, Warhammer Online | 3 Comments

Warhammer Online Open Beta, Launch, and the hype.

Posted on September 3, 2008 by SynCaine

The Warhammer Online open beta is just around the corner, and shortly after Warhammer will finally go live. While the game is by no means ‘finished’ or ‘perfect’, it’s actually in far better shape than what most people saw during … Continue reading →

Posted in beta, Mass Media, MMO design, PvP, Warhammer Online, World of Warcraft | 1 Comment

How do you like dem apples.

Posted on August 30, 2008 by SynCaine

Oh, and there’s still no such thing as a miracle patch so don’t expect one here. Just a ton of fixes, additions and adjustments. We have another major patch coming as well before launch. We don’t believe in miracle patches … Continue reading →

Posted in Age of Conan, beta, MMO design, Warhammer Online | 4 Comments

Entertaining new podcast.

Posted on August 29, 2008 by SynCaine

Just wanted to make a quick post linking the latest No Prisoners, No Mercy podcast. While I was shaking my head at times due to some of the errors or misunderstanding of game mechanics, I could not help but enjoy … Continue reading →

Posted in beta, Podcast, Warhammer Online | 1 Comment

Some thoughts on the PQ feedback.

Posted on August 23, 2008 by SynCaine

Reading over some forum posts about WAR and in particular reactions to Public Quests, it’s (not?) surprising how many people are just not picking up on how they work. As with any new feature in an MMO, there is bound … Continue reading →

Posted in beta, MMO design, Warhammer Online | 5 Comments

WAR-bits

Posted on August 22, 2008 by SynCaine

Now that the major features of WAR have been covered, either here or on other blogs, I figured I would throw out some random bits. This is going to jump around , so let me know if anything needs more … Continue reading →

Posted in beta, Warhammer Online | 2 Comments

PQs and Open groups, best friends forever.

Posted on August 20, 2008 by SynCaine

Day two in our ‘post NDA’ world. Lots of bloggers have posted either complete reviews or shared thoughts on certain topics. Overall the response is positive, with a few SOE cool-aid drinkers in the mix (they must be waiting for … Continue reading →

Posted in beta, MMO design, Warhammer Online | 13 Comments

Everything I want to write is under NDA.

Posted on August 15, 2008 by SynCaine

How have all the people who have been in the WAR beta been able to think about anything else? I was sitting today trying to think of something to write about, that won’t be NDA breaking, and I just can’t. I can’t … Continue reading →

Posted in beta, MMO design, Warhammer Online | 8 Comments

Warhammer Online Collectors Edition, woot!

Posted on July 28, 2008 by SynCaine

I ordered the Warhammer Online collectors edition on Sunday. This might not be such a big deal on its own, but the CE has been sold out online for quite some time now, and only recently was it made available … Continue reading →

Posted in beta, Warhammer Online | 6 Comments