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Warhammer Online
Podcasts are now
available on iTunes! Subscribe today!
We’ve teased, we’ve hinted, we’ve blatantly not told you what you wanted to know ... until now! Finally, Open Field RvR Keeps and Siege details are revealed! Check out this month’s Production Podcast to learn more. It will change your life forever!
Click Image to Watch Podcast
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Welcome to
an extra special edition of the WAR Grab Bag. After last month’s reveal of the
Career Mastery system, we were inundated with emails from people wanting to
learn more. So this month, we enlisted our Careers Lead, Adam Gershowitz, to
answer all of your pressing questions. We’ve got video to watch; we’ve got text
to read. Now that is extra special!
Click Image to Watch the Video
Check
out this month’s Career Mastery Grab Bag>>
As always, we’re eager to hear more of what you have to say. Keep those
questions coming and we’ll keep the answers flowing!
Send us your questions about the
game>> |
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The next phase of the
WAR Beta is up and running, and Senior Producer, Jeff Hickman, and Creative
Director, Paul Barnett, have an extra special welcome back video for the
troops.
Click Image to Watch Video
Sure, it’s a bit on the
long side (these guys love to hear themselves talk!), but this video is
entertaining as hell and packed with all kinds of great information about the
game. If you are at all curious about what the team has been doing for the past
couple of months and want to know what new features they have put in the game,
this is a must watch!
For more news from the
beta, check out this months beta updates:
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“Few are the select
chosen that survive the reveries of the Death Night. Fewer still are those who
leave the Cauldron with eyes of molten brass, burning with the hatred of our
Dark god. These true chosen are taken into the cult and trained in the most
secret of rites, emerging as masters of death second to only Khaine himself.”
- Haridar of Har
Ganeth
Read
more about the Disciple of Khaine >>
Watch the exclusive video introduction of the
Disciple of Khaine.
Learn
More about the Armies of WAR >>
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“A Sorcereress must
walk the dark paths of the Realm of Chaos, the deep pits of the oceans and the
bowls of the fiery mountains in her quest for knowledge. The channeling of the
raw Winds of Chaos is what gives the Sorceress her power. The creatures of the
Chaos Hells will bow to her will in the end. Such power is vast but dangerous
and the aspirant to the Dark Convent of Sorceresses must be courageous and
strong.”
Sorcerer
Staves
Learn
More about the Armies of WAR >>
For an exclusive interview with the Dark Elf Sorceress, check out PLAY Magazine’s new Girls of Gaming Vol. 5 (available now). |
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Imagine if you will, a stone-wrought door sealed into the side
of a mountain. For months, an explorer has traveled by this unusual door and it
has always been closed. One day, he passes by and notices the door has opened.
As if through invitation the player proceeds into the depths of the mountain
and is summarily killed by a huge, ugly troll. Grumbling, the player re-spawns
and runs back to the mountain only to find the entrance is now sealed. Weeks
later the same happens again, but this time our explorer is prepared, he brings
a full group and slaughters the beast. Victory!
Half a zone away another adventurer notices something in the
brush. It is a lonely wheel attached to a pipe that travels underground. He
turns the wheel and hears the sound of stone against stone far off in the
distance. "What purpose did that serve?" he asks, continuing on his journey.
These two incidents are
connected ...
Read more exciting news about Lairs
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The holidays are upon
us and we are in a generous, giving mood so this month we have three new images
from the second WAR cinematic to share with you. Check out the snarky little
Squig Herder, his ferocious Squig Battle Armor, and his trusty weapon of
choice.
Stay tuned for more as
we bring you another peek at the WAR cinematic next month. Enjoy! |
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The vast, rolling plains and mild
climate of Ellyrion make this inner kingdom the perfect breeding ground for the
finest Elven steeds in all of Ulthuan. Great herds of these amazingly swift and
graceful creatures roam the grasslands throughout the year, and are prized
among the noble lords of the Phoenix King’s court for their magnificent quality
and majestic beauty.
The High Elves who dwell in Ellyrion are peerless horsemen who have fought to
defend their fair isle against the spiteful Dark Elves since the time of
Caledor the First. Mounted on steeds as swift as the wind, these light horsemen
patrol the vast golden plains of their home, ready to strike should the
treacherous armies of Malekith return.
Read
More About Ellyrion>> |
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So I click to attack? Who should I click? This one is blinking
red. Does that mean I should attack it? How do I use this piece of artillery?
Am I supposed to click that too? Won’t I swing my sword at it if I click it? I
don’t want to swing my sword at a piece of artillery. It might break, right?
Are the short, stout people on my side?
These are some of the questions that a player new to MMOs might have the first
time they play Warhammer Online. As developers who are also avid gamers it can
sometimes be quite the challenge to take a step back from your own experiences
and put yourself in the shoes of someone logging into an MMO for the first
time. However, it is a necessary exercise when approaching the design of the
starting player experience.
Conversely we must, of course, also consider the veteran MMO players. The sort
who might ask questions like:
What does Warhammer Online have to offer that other MMOs do not? How is it
going to elevate the genre? Why would I want to subscribe to it instead of
Other Game A, B or C?
Though these questions are typically the easier ones to be mindful of, the true
challenge lies in creating an experience that caters to both the new player and
the veteran. Excellence in starter area design is achieved when we create a
gaming experience that answers both types of questions in a timely, invisible
and, most of all, enjoyable manner.
Read the full Developer Diary >>
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Join Creative Director, Paul Barnett,
and his trusty video phone for a truly unique look at the making of WAR.
This month, Paul has been busy as a groupie for our resident Rock Band stars. In between shows he found some time to share a few development tidbits with us.
View the Video Blog
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The Beta has reopened
so don’t waste any time signing up to take part in one of the largest beta
tests ever for an MMORPG. More than a half a million players have registered so
far, but we are always looking for new recruits. Sharpen your sword, unleash
your inner mutation, and prepare to meet your destiny on the battlefields of Warhammer
Online.
Sign up for the WAR Beta at:
betacenter.eamythic.com
WAR is coming! Are you
ready?
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There are a million
stories in the Age of Reckoning just waiting to be told. What
is your tale?
My father always said,
"Leave the fighting of the wars to the warriors and priests; Engineers are the
ones that win those wars."
It took many long years to understand some of the cryptic things
my father once spoke to me as I spent time with him in his shop, working away
at the latest of his outlandish inventions, but this one made sense.
Read This Month's
Beta Journal Entry >> |
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15% Holiday Discount
at the
EA Mythic Store
WAR is coming!
Are you properly dressed?
Receive 15% of of any
purchase made at the
EA Mythic Store December 1, 2007 through December 31, 2007.*
Enter this code at checkout - holiday07. Supplies are
limited so order now and start your WAR collection today! |
Visit the
EA Mythic Store!
* Offer valid for U.S.
residents only |
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EARN A SPOT IN THE
CLOSED BETA!
Feeling creative? We know we have some
talented fans out there and now is the time for you to demonstrate your skills.
Send us your WAR-inspired art and we’ll showcase the best submissions in
upcoming newsletters. Plus, featured artists will be invited to join us in the
closed beta test!
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Beastman
by Charzan
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Dark Elf
by C. Járgensen
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Squiiiiig!
by A. Barte
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Messenger of Nurgle
by Comte
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Witch Hunter
by J. Hun |
Skaven
by S. Ohlund
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EARN A SPOT IN THE
CLOSED BETA!
Have a knack for
creative writing or a story you are dying to tell? We are looking to “publish”
the best WAR-inspired fan fiction written by our readers. We will choose
our favorites and feature them in upcoming newsletters. Plus, featured
writers will be invited to join us in the closed beta test! Submissions
must be no longer than 2000 words.
This Month’s
Featured Stories
Order
I, Ironbeard, Last of the Karak Dwarfs,
Orvidos
A Land of War
, W. Greenall
Destruction
Kazak the Great , J. Martin
The Grace of Tzeench,
M. Adelson
The Legends and Lore
section of the WAR Herald is only as good as the community can make
it! Check out the stories from the Armies of Order and Destruction, and let us
know how many mugs of ale each tale is worth. (Votes do not immediately
display.) Think you can do better? Submit your own!
Submit your WAR Story >> |
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"My biggest hope has
always been that we are able to nail this IP, as far as the look and feel go.
That’s something that’s very subjective on a person by person basis, but I
honestly feel that we have and are going to continue to. And I’m not just
saying that since we have a Bloodthirster in the game. *eg*"
Developer Profile
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"We hope to bring the
player-on-player action to the forefront. Too many games lack good or even fair
competition against other players. We are doing our best to make that part
shine above all others!"
Developer Profile
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The next phase of the WAR Beta is underway and we are
debuting all-new content and RvR mayhem! Each month we'll randomly select 20
names from the newsletter subscriber database for entry into the Beta Test.* If
you are a current Warhammer newsletter subscriber, then you're
automatically entered into the drawing every month. If you are not yet a
newsletter subscriber, visit
betacenter.eamythic.com
to register for the Beta and subscribe to the monthly newsletter.
December Winners:
| J. Nguyen/North America |
L. Daniel/Europe |
| N. Eklund/North America |
A. Monton/Europe |
| A. Curis/North America |
M. Tessari/Europe |
| A. Murray/North America |
H. Wallgren/Europe |
| T. Crowe/North America |
M. Low/Europe |
| J. Miller/North America |
R. Mateus/Europe |
| S. Chew/North America |
M. Laggner/Europe |
| C. Carter/North America |
D. Illig/Europe |
| R. Vryer/New Zealand |
R. Banck/Australia |
| D. Ivos/Australia |
R. Sainz/South America |
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This month, decorate
your desktop with more images of WAR. |
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Each month we’ll be
shining the spotlight on WAR fan sites that exemplify what we consider
to be the best in WAR community spirit.
Warhammer Online was
recently nominated for the
Most Anticipated Game
award on MMORPG.com's Reader's Choice Awards!
Help us bring home
the trophy and
vote!
Voting is open until
December 30th 2007.
Is your fan site doing
something cool, informative, or fun? Let us know by sending an email to
war-community@mythic.ea.com
and you could be featured in the next community spotlight.
Download
the WAR
Fan Site kit. |
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Defender of Ulthuan
An epic struggle engulfs the land of the high elves.
The high elves have long been the
protectors of the Warhammer World, and their homeland of Ulthuan is known for
the powerful magic that surrounds it. At the heart of Ulthuan lies a magical
vortex, and the mages who created it remain trapped in a space out of time,
endlessly working the spell that keeps the world from becoming a seething Realm
of Chaos.
When Ulthuan comes under attack from the forces of Chaos and dark elves led by
the Witch King and the hag sorceress, Morathi, the high elves must hold firm or
face disastrous consequences.
In Defenders of Ulthuan Graham McNeill tells the epic tale of the struggle
between good and evil.
You can read a sample chapter of
Defenders of Ulthuan for free on the Black Library
website.
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Get your hands on the latest
build
of WAR at one of
the following events:
New York Comic Con
April 18-20, 2007
Baltimore Games Day
June 14, 2008
San Diego Comic Con
July 24-27, 2008
Chicago Games Day
July 26, 2008
LA Games Day
August 23, 2008
Penny Arcade Expo
August 29-31, 2008
Stay tuned for more
information
about our upcoming 2008 show schedule!
Photo from Dreamhack -
the World's largest LAN party:
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More news and information
about the Elves, including:
Collector’s Edition details
announced!
An exclusive chapter from
the new WAR novel, EMPIRE
IN CHAOS
New High Elf career details
Overview of the Dark Elf
zone, Averlorn
New game feature updates
Plus, new screens, concepts,
videos and more!
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