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Author:  Master Gui-Jan [ Wed Aug 06, 2008 1:37 pm ]
Post subject:  Warhammer Online Release announced
No US pricing yet, however the EURO pricing equates to about $20 US dollars (12.99 euros). Release is scheduled for Sept. 18th.

http://www.gamespot.com/news/6195508.html?part=rss&tag=gs_all_games&subj=6195508
Author:  Angelus [ Wed Aug 06, 2008 2:41 pm ]
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$20/month seems way too high, especially when you think they have to compete against WoW.

I seriously need to read some reviewd on this (hopefully from any Avians that get in beta) to see if it is warranting a purchase. At that price it better be damn good.
Author:  Daishus [ Wed Aug 06, 2008 3:51 pm ]
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Not even going to try it, waiting for wrath of the lich king here which is supposed to be out in Q4, just playing wow and sticking to it at this point.
Author:  Dragon Fire [ Wed Aug 06, 2008 8:03 pm ]
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Angelus wrote:
$20/month seems way too high, especially when you think they have to compete against WoW.

I seriously need to read some reviewd on this (hopefully from any Avians that get in beta) to see if it is warranting a purchase. At that price it better be damn good.


same thought that...the price for US customers is going to be a major turnoff for many people.

Whats this game like? is it a WoW/EQII clone?
Author:  iJasonT [ Thu Aug 07, 2008 11:26 am ]
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I wish I could say I'm interested, but I'm just not.
I would really like to dive into a new MMO but I honestly think I am done with the fantasy genre for now.
WoW is still a fantastic game and the reports I hear of WotLK are just phenomenal. The only thing I can see that Warhammer can offer is RvR - which to some of the diehard Ultima players, is probably going to prove very interesting.
Author:  GodOfGophers [ Thu Aug 07, 2008 1:09 pm ]
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I'll try it for sure, but it'll have to be good to take away from my wow time.

Mythic is a good company and I'm hopeful that the $20 a month will scare away some of the kids, but in the end it isn't really that much. I don't see how 6-7 dollars more a month is that big of a deal if it's a good product.
Author:  Jamal Kaine [ Thu Aug 07, 2008 7:55 pm ]
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relax people its all good, http://www.warhammeronline.com/pressrel ... 080805.php

Monthly Subscription: $14.99 USD
3-Month Subscription: $41.97 ($13.99 per month)
6-Month Subscription: $77.94 ($12.99 per month)

So who is going be rolling in WAR when its released?
Author:  Dragon Fire [ Thu Aug 07, 2008 8:28 pm ]
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Jamal Kaine wrote:
relax people its all good, http://www.warhammeronline.com/pressrel ... 080805.php

Monthly Subscription: $14.99 USD
3-Month Subscription: $41.97 ($13.99 per month)
6-Month Subscription: $77.94 ($12.99 per month)

So who is going be rolling in WAR when its released?


So was that a misprint previously? Or are they bending the euro-players over?
Author:  X2-PB [ Fri Aug 08, 2008 6:24 am ]
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Dragon Fire wrote:
So was that a misprint previously? Or are they bending the euro-players over?
Probably the latter. It looks like they're charging the same figure in both dollars and euros.
Author:  Master Gui-Jan [ Fri Aug 08, 2008 8:56 am ]
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They are not exactly bending the Euro player over.

Prices are always a little different from one Continent to another, due to logistics, market conditions as well as the different business laws in each country.

They usually charge more, in adjusted dollars, in Europe due to Tarrifs, distribution, and the cost of leasing localized Servers, since most MMO's are run as American businesses, due to the legal freedoms and financial benefits they receive. Although I'm not sure if this would apply to Warhammer, as I thought this was being produced in Europe.
Author:  GodOfGophers [ Fri Aug 08, 2008 9:43 am ]
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Dragon Fire wrote:
Jamal Kaine wrote:
relax people its all good, http://www.warhammeronline.com/pressrel ... 080805.php

Monthly Subscription: $14.99 USD
3-Month Subscription: $41.97 ($13.99 per month)
6-Month Subscription: $77.94 ($12.99 per month)

So who is going be rolling in WAR when its released?


So was that a misprint previously? Or are they bending the euro-players over?


$5 a month is bending people over?

Like I said, I'm going to give it a try. Much of what I've read says it's pretty polished. The RvR looks good and the classes seem, at least a little, different from standard fare.
Author:  Dragon Fire [ Fri Aug 08, 2008 10:59 am ]
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GodOfGophers wrote:
Dragon Fire wrote:
Jamal Kaine wrote:
relax people its all good, http://www.warhammeronline.com/pressrel ... 080805.php

Monthly Subscription: $14.99 USD
3-Month Subscription: $41.97 ($13.99 per month)
6-Month Subscription: $77.94 ($12.99 per month)

So who is going be rolling in WAR when its released?


So was that a misprint previously? Or are they bending the euro-players over?


$5 a month is bending people over?

Like I said, I'm going to give it a try. Much of what I've read says it's pretty polished. The RvR looks good and the classes seem, at least a little, different from standard fare.


As MGJ said the quoted prices for Europe and US were ridiculously close 12.99 and 14.99 with the crappy exchange rate atm 1 Euro is worth $1.50 if they both are paying the same price it sucks for the user of the Euro because essentially it ignores the value of their currency
Author:  GodOfGophers [ Fri Aug 08, 2008 11:57 am ]
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I don't see that as being outrageous I guess. I doubt either way that it'll impact subscription numbers, especially if the product is at least decent.

Been reading about it a bit this morning. Warrior Priest looks pretty cool.
Author:  Angelus [ Fri Aug 08, 2008 2:46 pm ]
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I am going to do some more reading about it and I am cautiously optimistic about it bringing a bunch of Avians together in one game again.

Gamespy.com as people in the beta and are providing some reviews.
Author:  Angelus [ Tue Aug 12, 2008 2:57 pm ]
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Here's that Gamespy.com write up:
http://pc.gamespy.com/pc/warhammer-online/895250p1.html

Its long (27 pages) but does a very good job in describing the feel of the game from I think 4 difference beta testers, each with different MMO backgrounds, and different playstyles/preferences (eg. PvE vs PvP).

Overall, it seems like WAR has the potential to be a good game. The underlying stories and backgrounds sound top notch and really bring you into the world. The group player quest functionality also sounds very cool and perfect for some pick up play action, and something to introduce PvE-minded players into the PvP aspect.

The only critique at this point is the frame rate during large battles which drop to single digits. If that gets fixed, all the Gamespy posters claim WAR will be a hit.
Author:  Deak Almar [ Sat Aug 16, 2008 9:11 pm ]
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I pre-ordered from EA - confirmation e-mail had no open beta, head start or Bonus Item code as noted http://www.warhammeronline.com/preorder/
Author:  Jamal Kaine [ Sun Aug 17, 2008 1:12 pm ]
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Deak Almar wrote:
I pre-ordered from EA - confirmation e-mail had no open beta, head start or Bonus Item code as noted http://www.warhammeronline.com/preorder/


http://warherald.com/warherald/NewsArticle.war?id=115

Note: EA Store will now be sending out codes to all SE Pre-Order customers each week starting August 13, 2008.

Hopefully you will get your codes soon. The Open Beta client can be downloaded on 8/18 but I am thinking Open Beta does not start until after the Preview Weekend (this is for CE owners and the first 50,000 SE owners who have registered their codes) so the earliest OB will start is next Monday 8/25 .. this is all an guess. And since I am guessing, I do think the NDA will drop on drop tomorrow 8/18 which would be 30 days before the release on 9/18.
Author:  Jamal Kaine [ Mon Aug 18, 2008 10:24 pm ]
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I guess I was wrong on both accounts. The official dates are such, Open Beta will start on Sept 7 and the NDA drops tomorrow, Aug 19. There is going to be a ton of new blogs, podcasts, and videos coming out tomorrow about WAR .. I cannot wait :)
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