Who is Mythic Entertainment?
Mythic Entertainment is the most prolific and one of the most successful online gaming developers in the industry today. Founded in 1995, Mythic has been one of the leaders in developing pay-for-play online games and is currently one of the most successful developers of Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Games.
<< Back
What games has Mythic done prior to this?
Mythic has created over fifteen games and expansion packs. Our older titles include some of the most popular online-only games of their time including Spellbinder: The Nexus Conflict, Aliens Online, Starship Troopers: Battlespace, Silent Death Online, Rolemaster: Magestorm, Darkness Falls, Darkness Falls: The Crusade, Splatterball, Godzilla Online and Dragon's Gate. Our most famous product is Dark Age of Camelot which has been one of the leading MMORPGs in the world since its release in 2001.
<< Back
What is a MMORPG?
A MMORPG is a Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game in which tens of thousands of people can adventure together or separately in worlds that are created by a game company. The most successful MMORPGs (including Dark Age of Camelot ) to date have several hundred thousand monthly subscribers. These type of games are created by teams that can range in size from forty developers to over a hundred developers. These games can cost over ten million to produce a AAA title and some games currently in development, are rumored to cost many times that.
<< Back
What makes a MMORPG different from a RPG?
Well, besides the fact that tens of thousands of people can play this type of game at the same time and interact with each other, the biggest difference is that MMORPGs can be constantly updated with new content and challenges for the player. In the case of Dark Age of Camelot , Mythic creates new content and improvements for the game on a monthly basis. We have provided more downloadable content to the player as part of their subscription fee, than any other MMORPG that we are aware of in this industry. Throw in three retail expansions as well as a fourth coming out late 2005, and you have a game that in the four years since its release has increased dramatically in size, scope and features. You can't get that kind of support from a non-MMORPG.
<< Back
Is this the same Warhammer MMORPG I have heard about in the past from another developer?
No. That game has ceased development and the developer has moved on to other projects. This will be a next-generation MMORPG that will serve as the standard bearer for both Mythic and Games Workshop.
<< Back
Will there be a subscription fee to play this game?
Yes. Given the expense of creating the game, maintaining the customer service system (in-game, phone and email) and creating new content, the only way for a company to justify these expenses is with a monthly subscription fee. However, when you look at the monthly fee (usually $10-$16USD) that a player pays to access the content almost 24x7, there are few entertainment values that can top that. Basically, for the price of one movie ticket in NYC, a small soda and a small cup of popcorn you have access to an ever-changing and growing world on demand (minus short downtimes for server or software upgrades).
<< Back
When will this game be available to the public?
We are planning on a 2008 release of the game.
<< Back
Q: How can I get into the beta test?
A: There are numerous opportunities for you to secure a spot in the Beta Test. If you are a subscriber to the WAR monthly newsletter you have a chance every month to win a Beta spot. We choose 5 subscribers each month and we'll offer additional opportunities to win spots in the future. If you are not already a subscriber to the newsletter, click here to subscribe.
Other chances to win:
- Check out WAR at conventions across North America. See our Event's Calendar for show locations.
- Contests and promotions with gaming magazines and online sites.
- Newsletter contests. Click here to subscribe.
- BOOM! Studios recently announced the new Warhammer comic Condemned By Fire available for pre-order now! Each copy has a 1-in-5 chance to win a Beta invitation!
There will be more Beta opportunities coming this year - be sure to watch the newsletter and the official WAR website, www.warhammeronline.com for your chance to win!
<< Back
Q: Can you point me to the game's official forum?
A: Mythic does not run its own forums, but we strongly support the efforts of the community and their many forums and fan sites. We will regularly check-in with these sites to share news and information about the development process, and hear from the community regarding their hopes and desires for the game. Please visit our Forums & Fansites page for a list of sites.
<< Back
