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Hero Online News - Looking for Closed Beta Players

Posted by Jon Wood on Jun 13, 2006  | 13 comments in our forums

Hero Online has announced that they are currently looking for participants for their Closed Beta phase. Not only that, but they have provided a set of instructions for just that purpose, check it out!

 

The Official Closed Beta Website for Hero Online is now Open!

We are currently looking for Hero Online closed beta participants and we look forward to seeing you in your dynamic adventures in the world of the Martial Arts!

So here are the details regarding this event :

1. Schedule

Closed Beta launches on June 15, 2006 (11:00 AM U.S. Pacific Time GMT -8:00)

2. How to participate in Closed Beta

Step 1. Receive a digital key from one of the following partners:

Step 2. Create an Account

Step 3. Activate the digital key

3. Important Notice

  • There might be some difficulties in the registration process if you use an internet browser other than 'Internet Explorer'.
  • If you have registered for 'The Legend of Ares', you may use the same Account information for 'Hero Online'. However, a digital key will be required in order to participate in the Closed Beta.
  • Digital keys will not be activated unless you log in, and it is safe to activate the key at anytime.
  • The Game Client will be available for download on June 14, 2006.

We are currently in the process of preparation to provide the best service to you in the best martial art action MMORPG! Please check our announcements frequently for upcoming updates!

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aonaich writes:
Just one quick question, like I asked on the Hero Online forum, is it PST (GMT -8:00) or PDT (GMT -7:00) now? I was under the impression that it should be PDT now?

Time's of the essence for players who want to start playing the very first second you guys launch!
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6/13/06 7:41:58 PM
 
skeete12die writes:
i believe its PST since that what the legend of ares GMs have told me
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6/13/06 10:27:48 PM
 
aonaich writes:
Hmmm that's so weird. Well, it doesn't matter! I'll be there whether it's an hour earlier or later?

They should always put event times in announcements as GMT time to be on the safe side, as well as their own timezone of course. At least the main forum time is in GMT already.

Well then that would mean that if they launch 15 Jun 11a GMT-8:00, that would be 16 Jun 5a GMT+10:00 for me!
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6/13/06 11:41:59 PM
 
Tamalan writes:

Well its June 14th and nearly 10pm here in the UK, did my sign up and activated my key a few days ago, and the website stated the Client Download would be available from today.

The client download in the Client Downloads section still goes 'plink' and informs me that the software will be available on June 14th, now give or take the time diffrence, its still June 14th today.

However...

If you click on the banner link to Start Game and Download Client, it will allow you to download a file called ares_setup.exe.

So im just wondering if im actually downloading the right thing, and if so, why would the Hero Online client be called ares_setup?

Anyone else found this to be the case?

Tam

Edit of 5 mins after post: Yes, it is the wrong download, it is the Ares client, so dont waste your time :)

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6/14/06 4:51:25 PM
 
Josedonjuan writes:
i thought the date was june 15? i really hope it comes out tommorrow. i can't wait to try this game.
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6/14/06 7:12:49 PM
 
Tamalan writes:

Release of Download was revised to 14th (from 13th i think) game to open for players on the 15th.

Still no download, and for me in the UK its the 15th now, and stil lno client.

And yes i understand its Beta, and delays happen, but they could at least post an apology or announcement on the user forums concerning this situation.

LoL i smell panic behind the scenes at the Hero offices :)

Tam

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6/14/06 7:20:44 PM
 
Halcane writes:
i try to dowload it and it just saids "download will be on the 14th" well it is the 14th and i can't download so.....
(NOOB MODE ACTIVATED) HELP PLZ
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6/14/06 10:01:23 PM
 
Haunt writes:

Originally posted by Tamalan

If you click on the banner link to Start Game and Download Client, it will allow you to download a file called ares_setup.exe.

So im just wondering if im actually downloading the right thing, and if so, why would the Hero Online client be called ares_setup?

Anyone else found this to be the case?

Tam

Edit of 5 mins after post: Yes, it is the wrong download, it is the Ares client, so dont waste your time :)


Wish I'd seen this before I started the download...


Went to the site, got a d/l going, waited the 1.5 hrs for it to finish, and I got Legend of Ares client...

Don't say it... i DID CLICK the button for Hero Online...

and now, when I go back to the hero online site, it won't let me download it again..

Someone screwed up in a major way with this entire thing.

I'm done... I won't try again... fed up and beyond caring about this game.

Good luck to those of you who do manage to get the correct client and play...

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6/14/06 10:59:34 PM
 
Tamalan writes:

The client is now avaialble off the official link on the website.

Game will go live 'allegedly' at 7pm GMT on the 15th.

Might see some of you in game :)

Tam

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6/15/06 2:02:44 AM
 
koolboiz05 writes:
hey there can i ask u a question? how come i cant go to the hero online site to dl...is like wen i go there its say cannot find error n stuff.....plz reply ......ur name is tam right? heheh im long as in dragon
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6/15/06 7:38:12 PM
 
Tamalan writes:

At the time im writing this 4am GMT (lol.. hell) everything seems to be offline for maintenance.

All i can suggest is try later, maybe they are having some teething trouble :)

Tam

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6/15/06 10:58:12 PM
 
Halcane writes:
i got it working now its a clean game so far but the server is flooded alot and it not up 24/7 T.T
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6/16/06 11:07:16 AM
 
detox112 writes:

how can i activate my digital key ?

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6/22/06 5:07:11 AM
 
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