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Stradden 11/01/05 1:44:09 PM

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MMORPG IRTH ONLINE RELEASED BY MAGIC HAT SOFTWARE

DEDHAM, MA – NOVEMBER 1, 2005 – Fantasy-based MMORPG Irth Online has been released by developer Magic Hat Software, and is now available for purchase at www.irthonline.com.

“After two years in development, and with consistently valuable and energetic input from our loyal Beta testers, Irth Online is now is now ready for commercial release,” says Alan Chipura, Lead Game Designer. “Our development experience has been creative, challenging, mentally stimulating, and, of course, lots of fun – the same experiences gamers will enjoy in Irth Online.”

Irth Online, priced at $29.95 with a monthly subscription fee of $13.95, is available in three formats. Gamers with a high speed Internet connection may purchase an Irth Online access key to play the game online, and gamers using a dial-up connection may purchase the game either on CD-ROM (two disc set) or on a DVD (discs are not available at retail stores). Orders for Irth Online may be placed online only at www.irthonline.com which explains the ordering procedure and payment options.

The Irth Online Adventure

Irth Online is a huge, intriguing world populated by three distinct PvP civilizations, each competing for life-sustaining resources on the planet Irth. Players must use skill, combat prowess, strategy, commerce, cunning, and magic spells as they determine each civilization’s course of history. For non-PvP players who want a non-combative environment, Irth Online has a centrally located, “neutral” city which survives on commerce, not combat. The enormous size of Irth requires a range of transportation forms – players can walk, run, use speed boots, and can ride air ships, boats, wagon, and mounts – including teleporting with magic.

Some of Irth Online’s Unique Features

Irth Online has many unique features which distinguish it from other MMORPGs, and some of those features are:

PvP and non-PvP players in the same world
Storylines and a quest system that are not static; they will be expanded and changed based on what player’s do
Unique housing system; players get a free home with land for expansion possibilities.
Open skill system; no level grinding
Players are not class-based; they are not forced to pick among pre-determined class choices
Any skill and any profession can be developed (and subsequently changed) by any player
Players can run their own villages
Weather affects the game environment (e.g., rain will rust weapons and armor), and gravity, acceleration, velocity, friction, and momentum each affect game objects
Monsters have random (not point located) spawning so there are no camping issues
PvP griefing is solved as players will not have to return to their body for resurrection

“Our dev team created these and other unique features because these are the components we wanted – as dedicated MMORPG players – in game play to make the Irth Online experience as fun and rewarding as possible,” adds Mr. Chipura.

Players are encouraged to learn more about Irth Online at the official game site, www.irthonline.com, where game orders may be placed.

About Magic Hat Software

Magic Hat Software (www.magichatsoftware.com) was established in July 2003 in Massachusetts. The team is committed to the idea of creating a virtual world without artificial limits on player behaviour or play style, and trusting players to determine their own game experiences. Irth Online is Magic Hat Software’s first commercial MMORPG.

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Jon Wood
Managing Editor
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kishe 11/01/05 2:20:36 PM

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* Storylines and a quest system that are not static; they will be expanded and changed based on what player’s do

quest system is static, it's just that you might get same quest from two npcs = long time bug

* Unique housing system; players get a free home with land for expansion possibilities.

Expansion possibilities = When implemented

* Players can run their own villages

Not implemented

* Weather affects the game environment (e.g., rain will rust weapons and armor), and gravity, acceleration, velocity, friction, and momentum each affect game objects

Not implemented

* Monsters have random (not point located) spawning so there are no camping issues

Instead of spawn points there are spawn areas.

* PvP griefing is solved as players will not have to return to their body for resurrection

Not implemented

I'm pretty suprised they're even using false advertizing.

ciid 11/01/05 8:09:16 PM

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wtf was that?!

quote"i could smear sh@# on my monitor and draw pictures with my finger and it would be more entertaining"end quote

Astares 11/02/05 12:07:28 AM

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Even if this game improved 1000% from beta I would still not even play it for free, much less pay for it.

SirBoris 11/05/05 10:38:38 AM

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Originally posted by kishe

I'm pretty suprised they're even using false advertizing.

I am not surprised one bit actually.

82mch 11/07/05 3:55:09 PM

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What a joke! How can they consider this a commercial product? It is so buggy and the features are not all there.

Roldown 11/07/05 9:19:33 PM

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Originally posted by kishe

* Storylines and a quest system that are not static; they will be expanded and changed based on what player’s do

quest system is static, it's just that you might get same quest from two npcs = long time bug

* Unique housing system; players get a free home with land for expansion possibilities.

Expansion possibilities = When implemented

* Players can run their own villages

Not implemented

* Weather affects the game environment (e.g., rain will rust weapons and armor), and gravity, acceleration, velocity, friction, and momentum each affect game objects

Not implemented

* Monsters have random (not point located) spawning so there are no camping issues

Instead of spawn points there are spawn areas.

* PvP griefing is solved as players will not have to return to their body for resurrection

Not implemented

I'm pretty suprised they're even using false advertizing.

This false advertising borders on the illegal. If you've paid money to this Massachusetts company and Irth refuses to refund your money, you can contact the Massachusetts Attorney General at : http://www.ago.state.ma.us/sp.cfm?pageid=1135

Jd1680a 11/12/05 3:16:35 AM

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The eye will be watching

Im not currently playing Irth online at the moment but I still like to comment what Im seeing from players. Its obivious MHS (Magic Hat Software), isnt a very large company. They dont have the large amount of funds like Vivendi or SOE would have on their games. No these people dont have millions of dollars in their pockets. The developers are working with small amounts of money from limited investors that is supporting the development of the game. I just see too many people already bashing this game and the developers for not providing the best play experience they would like.

Let me make an advice, relax these developers arent screwing you over. You might see this game to continue to develop over the next six months, probably longer. Of course lag seems to be the big issue, every game after it launch seem to have lag problems. This probably will be fixed in the course of a few weeks. Additions to the game will be made later. Give this game a fair shot and play it for at least six months and let them improve the game. Be supportive and help the developers on where they need to improve. Seriously, if you arent happy with the game months later then sure leave.

Nix_Westy 11/12/05 5:45:01 AM

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(Please, no flames, attacks on MHS or rabble rousing. It's just a note for friends who tested the game in the early years and those who asked about this on these boards.)

November 11, 2005

Friends and fans in the gaming community have been wondering what happened to us. We're sorry that we have been unable to talk to anyone -- even close friends -- about what's happened. We've decided to issue this statement, a copy of which has been posted at ganked.com.

Laura 'Nix' Nixon and Peter 'Westy' Westberg

We as co-founders and co-developers of Irth Online are having a dispute with Magic Hat Software. After years of developing the game we were shutout earlier this year. Unfortunately our attorneys have advised us not to comment further.

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