Editing AC2:Announcements - End of Beta (section)

== Rollout Notes ==
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 |  Link = microsoftgamesinsider.com/AC2/Guides/episodeguide-rollout-beta.htm?nc=1
 | Title = Rollout Notes: Episode 1
 |  Text = ''End of Beta, 10/31/02''

The invading forces swept through in the night, a three-pronged attack catching all unaware. What few repairs had been made to the ruins of Shoushi were swept away in the tide of the invaders' assault. When the long night ended, the first rays of sunlight stabbing through the clouds of dust and ash revealed that the invaders were well established in the hills and countryside surrounding the place where Shoushi once stood. Those brave enough to enter the afflicted areas reported that each of the three armies was led by a creature of enormous size and power. Standing at the side of these creatures were giant winged Tyrants, spewing fire at any who got too close.
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There are still glimmers of hope. Those who have bested the invading creatures in combat have found powerful weapons on the corpses. To some, it seems only appropriate to use the very weapons wielded by the creatures to force them back. There are also reports of strange altars in the Kingdom fortresses standing near Shoushi. These altars reportedly award gifts to those who use them, but only to those whose Kingdoms have bested the altars' guardians. In other areas of the land, creatures out of legend have been sighted. If the tales are true, the people of Dereth once tamed these creatures. Questions abound about who is behind these gifts and the appearance of these creatures, but for the moment, all the people focus their energies on turning back the invaders.
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When the mortal races left the Shelters, few among them imagined that they would be tested so soon, but now all are resolved not to be defeated so easily. The fight for the future of Dereth begins…
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Highlights of the Beta episode include:

* New factional conflict areas that reward those who possess them.
* All characters, new and old, will have their level increased to level 10 if they aren't there already.
* All characters receive 1,600 PK points. Enjoy those Kingdom skills!

All of us want to thank you for participating in the ''Asheron's Call 2'' beta! Your participation and feedback have been, and will continue to be, an integral part of making ''Asheron's Call 2'' the best game it can be. Join us now as we close out the beta with this blockbuster episode!
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