Beta Announcements Page

?? 1999

??, 1999

Turbine's beta page, http://www.zogblaster.com/tweb/asherons-call, goes live.

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March 1999

March 25th, 1999

Turbine's beta page, http://www.zogblaster.com/tweb/asherons-call, adds the social and Dereth pages.

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May 1999

May 7, 1999

Microsoft's Asheron's Call page, http://www.microsoft.com/games/zone/asheronscall/, goes live.

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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]

Apocalypse Party on 6/2/99

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Shreck's Final Hour

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Screenshots of the Apocalypse Party

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Apocalypse Party Chat Log, Just Prior to Server Wipe

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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

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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]

Call to Arms Teaser

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Call to Arms Recap

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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]

Wardiel's Deception

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Revenge!

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Campaign Against Wardiel (Screenshots)

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September 1999

1999/9/17 Build Notes

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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

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