Asheron's Call Beta: Difference between revisions
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:What would you do if you were a character in a virtual-reality world and knew the Server Wipe of the Apocalypse was about to erase your hard-earned stats? Would you run amuck, or would you hold a party to celebrate the time you'd had, the things you'd managed to do, and the friendships you'd formed along the way? Maybe a little of both.<ref name=ASHEnews2>http://www.zone.com/asheronscall/ASHEnews2.asp</ref> | :What would you do if you were a character in a virtual-reality world and knew the Server Wipe of the Apocalypse was about to erase your hard-earned stats? Would you run amuck, or would you hold a party to celebrate the time you'd had, the things you'd managed to do, and the friendships you'd formed along the way? Maybe a little of both.<ref name=ASHEnews2>http://www.zone.com/asheronscall/ASHEnews2.asp</ref> | ||
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| Original = http://www.zone.com/asheronscall/news/ASHEnewsapocalypse.asp | |||
| Archive = Announcements - Asheron's Call Beta#Apocalypse Party on 6/2/99 | |||
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| Original = http://www.zone.com/asheronscall/news/ASHEnewsshreck.asp | |||
| Archive = Announcements - Asheron's Call Beta#Shreck's Final Hour | |||
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| Original = http://www.zone.com/asheronscall/news/ASHEnewsapocshots.asp | |||
| Archive = Announcements - Asheron's Call Beta#Screenshots of the Apocalypse Party | |||
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| Original = http://www.zone.com/asheronscall/news/ASHEnewsapoclog.asp | |||
| Archive = Announcements - Asheron's Call Beta#Apocalypse Party Chat Log, Just Prior to Server Wipe | |||
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| Original = http://www.zone.com/asheronscall/news/ASHEnewsscavenge.asp | | Original = http://www.zone.com/asheronscall/news/ASHEnewsscavenge.asp | ||
| Archive = Announcements - Asheron's Call Beta#Scavenger Hunt | | Archive = Announcements - Asheron's Call Beta#Scavenger Hunt | ||
Revision as of 11:23, 18 June 2009
?? 1999
??, 1999
- Turbine's beta page, http://www.zogblaster.com/tweb/asherons-call, goes live.
Archives:
- Zogblaster.com - Sketches
- Zogblaster.com - Heritage Groups
March 1999
March 25th, 1999
- Turbine's beta page, http://www.zogblaster.com/tweb/asherons-call, adds the social and Dereth pages.
Archives:
May 1999
May 7, 1999
- Microsoft's Asheron's Call page, http://www.microsoft.com/games/zone/asheronscall/, goes live.
Archives:
June 1999
June 2, 1999 -- Apocalypse Party for End of First Phase of Beta
- What would you do if you were a character in a virtual-reality world and knew the Server Wipe of the Apocalypse was about to erase your hard-earned stats? Would you run amuck, or would you hold a party to celebrate the time you'd had, the things you'd managed to do, and the friendships you'd formed along the way? Maybe a little of both.[1]
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June 14, 1999 -- Scavenger Hunt
- A strange agitation gripped the advocates of Dereth, who arranged a contest to recognize adventurers bringing them the most valuable collection of specified monster trophies within a six-hour span. Why they needed these items gathered so hastily, the advocates would not say, but many answered the challenge nonetheless.[1]
Scavenger Hunt
- No Current Link Available
July 1999
July 7, 1999 -- Call to Arms Event
- An evil host descended on the major towns of Dereth. Auberon of Turbine Entertainment reports on the heroic defense that repelled, among other creatures, the towering tremendous monougas.[1]
- [ Current Link]
- [ Original Link]
Call to Arms Recap
Call to Arms Recap - Screenshots
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July 24, 1999 -- The Campaign Against Wardiel
- The evil captain of Bael'Zharon tried to subject Dereth to his will. Despite assistance from foul banderlings and even fouler traitors, Wardiel eventually succumbed to the valiant defense.[1]
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August 1999
September 1999
1999/9/17 Build Notes
October 1999
October 22 - 24, 1999 -- The Fire in the Sky
- The final beta test incarnation of Dereth came to an end under the baleful glare of a comet, as meteors impacted major towns, scraps of ancient prophecy blew across the land, and terrible fire elementals rained from the sky.[1]
Fire in the Sky Recap
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Fire in the Sky Prophecy Contest
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Fire in the Sky Recap - Screenshots
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Fire in the Sky Prophecy Contest
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Image Gallery
- No Current Link Available