Lineage 2 goes Open Beta March 28th.

NC Soft released a special e-mail on their upcoming release of Lineage 2 into Open Beta for March 28th.  With it, they also announced some fantastic gifts they are giving away.  Take a look.

The Open Beta phase for Lineage II begins on March 28th, 2004! Characters from the Open Beta will not be deleted after its completion! You get two months of actual play time for free! One month during Open Beta, plus one free month subscription when you purchase the Lineage II game Pick your class ... time is running out. Top Clans of the Land! At the end of Open Beta, the top 10 clans (based on clan level plus total clan member levels) will be entered into a clan drawing. First prize is a $200 gift certificate for every clan member, second prize is a $100 gift certificate for every clan member, and third prize is a $50 gift certificate for every clan member! Movin'on Up Drawing! Any player who successfully achieves the first career transfer at level 20 will be entered into a drawing to win a gaming system, an LCD monitor or a video card! World's Strongest Man Competition! Become the ultimate warrior! First player to achieve level 40 wins a gaming system from Alienware! Are You a Virtual Photographer? Submit your screenshots to Lineage2.com and each week a winner will be chosen to receive a digital camera! Lineage II Directors! Bi-weekly prize for the best 30 second game trailer!

Exciting news is it not?  If you have not checked the game out, you should head to the Lineage 2 official website.