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* [[Details of Secure Trade|<font color=#FFFFCC><u><b>Details of Secure Trade</b></u></font>]] | * [[Details of Secure Trade|<font color=#FFFFCC><u><b>Details of Secure Trade</b></u></font>]] | ||
The new game tool has been added -- but be sure to find out all the details before rushing off to give your possessions away! | The new game tool has been added -- but be sure to find out all the details before rushing off to give your possessions away! | ||
* [[Spring Brings New Expressions of Love - 2000/02/11|<font color=#FFFFCC><u><b>Spring Brings New Expressions of Love - 2000/02/11</b></u></font>]] | * [[Spring Brings New Expressions of Love - 2000/02/11|<font color=#FFFFCC><u><b>Spring Brings New Expressions of Love - 2000/02/11</b></u></font>]] | ||
* [[Mass Weddings - 2000/03/10|<font color=#FFFFCC><u><b>The Wedding Album: Recap of Mass Weddings on March 10</b></u></font>]] | * [[Mass Weddings - 2000/03/10|<font color=#FFFFCC><u><b>The Wedding Album: Recap of Mass Weddings on March 10</b></u></font>]] | ||
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* [[AC Team Profiles|<font color=#FFFFCC><u><b>AC Team Profiles</b></u></font>]] | * [[AC Team Profiles|<font color=#FFFFCC><u><b>AC Team Profiles</b></u></font>]] | ||
Ever wonder who are the architects of Dereth? About their histories and in-game characters? Here's your chance to unmask the AC team! | Ever wonder who are the architects of Dereth? About their histories and in-game characters? Here's your chance to unmask the AC team! | ||
* [[Turbine Opens ACDM Site|<font color=#FFFFCC><u><b>Turbine Opens ACDM Site</b></u></font>]] | |||
In conjunction with the December event, Turbine has opened the doors to acdm.turbinegames.com, a haven for all players of Asheron's Call to keep abreast of the latest news, lore, and a complete compendium database. | |||
* [[Interview with Turbine's Les Nelken|<font color=#FFFFCC><u><b>Interview with Turbine's Les Nelken</b></u></font>]] | * [[Interview with Turbine's Les Nelken|<font color=#FFFFCC><u><b>Interview with Turbine's Les Nelken</b></u></font>]] | ||
Turbine designer, Les Nelken, took time to answer a few questions about June's Castling Event and content design in general. | Turbine designer, Les Nelken, took time to answer a few questions about June's Castling Event and content design in general. | ||
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Forget about pop-up windows and task bar icons; as of this October, the Zone has a new way to log in and play! | Forget about pop-up windows and task bar icons; as of this October, the Zone has a new way to log in and play! | ||
* [[The Zone and Microsoft(R) .NET Passport|<font color=#FFFFCC><u><b>The Zone and Microsoft(R) .NET Passport</b></u></font>]] | * [[The Zone and Microsoft(R) .NET Passport|<font color=#FFFFCC><u><b>The Zone and Microsoft(R) .NET Passport</b></u></font>]] | ||
<font color=#FFFFFF><b>Reviews, Etc</b></font> | |||
* [[Best-of-the-Year Awards 2000/02/02|<font color=#FFFFCC><u><b>Best-of-the-Year Awards</b></u></font>]] | |||
Gamezilla joins Gamecenter and Gameindustry.com in giving AC top honors. | |||
* [[Asheron's Call Wins Gaming's Equivalent of the Oscar|<font color=#FFFFCC><u><b>Asheron's Call Wins Gaming's Equivalent of the Oscar</b></u></font>]] | |||
At this year's E3 convention, the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences dubbed Asheron's Call the Adventure/Role-Playing Game of the Year. Awards from the AIAS are among the highest honors bestowed in the gaming industry. | |||
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The Zone is committed to running the smoothest, most engaging events in the online world. We recognize that Asheron's Call depends upon the long-term loyalty of each player for its success, and we believe that a major avenue for building that loyalty is maintaining a robust schedule of innovative events. | |||
Check this page frequently for an overview of past events and an updated schedule of great new ones to come. | |||
<font color=#FFFFFF><b>Coverage of Past Events</b></font><br> | |||
[[Announcements - Asheron's Call Beta#Wardiel's Deception |<font color=#FFFFCC><u><b>July 24 -- The Campaign Against Wardiel</b></u></font>]] | |||
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. | |||
[[Announcements - Asheron's Call Beta#Call to Arms Recap |<font color=#FFFFCC><u><b>July 7 -- Call to Arms Event</b></u></font>]] | |||
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. | |||
[[Announcements - Asheron's Call Beta#Scavenger Hunt|<font color=#FFFFCC><u><b>June 14 -- Scavenger Hunt</b></u></font>]] | |||
A strange agitation recently 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. | |||
[[Announcements - Asheron's Call Beta#Apocalypse Party on 6/2/99|<font color=#FFFFCC><u><b>June 2 -- Apocalypse Party</b></u></font>]] | |||
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. | |||
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Revision as of 12:41, 4 January 2012
Original Link (now dead) - http://zone.msn.com/asheronscall/News.asp
News & Events
News
Read the latest news about AC and the world of Dereth.
Events
Find out about upcoming tournaments, challenges, and chats.
Featured Articles
Original Link (now dead) - http://zone.msn.com/asheronscall/ASHEnewsnews1.asp
News
News in Dereth
Who has the strongest arm in Dereth? The heartiest soul? Plus, an update on the highest level heroes. Find the lists players have been asking for!
On November 24th, 1999, Microsoft sent out a press release with some early info on the success of AC.
The new game tool has been added -- but be sure to find out all the details before rushing off to give your possessions away!
- Spring Brings New Expressions of Love - 2000/02/11
- The Wedding Album: Recap of Mass Weddings on March 10
Our mass weddings featured both heartfelt declarations of love and amusing banter.
Prepare to join forces with our UK neighbors in defending the Isle of Dereth.
Create a new character to greet the first rising of the sun in "Solclaim."
- Upcoming Fellowship Changes 2000/12/07
- For the Love of Dereth 2001/02/14
- Asheron's Call Dark Majesty Ships to Stores
- Setback on Leafcull
A bug broke up several allegiances on Leafcull, but we've identified the problem and are trying to set things right.
To accommodate the burgeoning population of Asheron's Call, the doors to the new server world, Wintersebb, have opened wide!
News from the Tech Side
Turbine Entertainment Software reflects on the long process of creating Asheron's Call and expresses their excitement at the arrival of the community.
From the entire AC Team -- a revealing look at the inner workings of the game. It's time to open the backstage door a bit and let players see some of the "what, how, and why.
Ever wonder who are the architects of Dereth? About their histories and in-game characters? Here's your chance to unmask the AC team!
In conjunction with the December event, Turbine has opened the doors to acdm.turbinegames.com, a haven for all players of Asheron's Call to keep abreast of the latest news, lore, and a complete compendium database.
Turbine designer, Les Nelken, took time to answer a few questions about June's Castling Event and content design in general.
Forget about pop-up windows and task bar icons; as of this October, the Zone has a new way to log in and play!
Reviews, Etc
Gamezilla joins Gamecenter and Gameindustry.com in giving AC top honors.
At this year's E3 convention, the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences dubbed Asheron's Call the Adventure/Role-Playing Game of the Year. Awards from the AIAS are among the highest honors bestowed in the gaming industry.Events
Original Link (now dead) - http://zone.msn.com/asheronscall/ASHEnews2.asp
Events
The Zone is committed to running the smoothest, most engaging events in the online world. We recognize that Asheron's Call depends upon the long-term loyalty of each player for its success, and we believe that a major avenue for building that loyalty is maintaining a robust schedule of innovative events.
Check this page frequently for an overview of past events and an updated schedule of great new ones to come.
Coverage of Past Events
July 24 -- 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.
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.
A strange agitation recently 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.
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.