Open beta testing for Heroes 5. — General

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Registered: 12/3/2005 1:03 PM UTC

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1/19/2006 5:09 PM UTC #1

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I'm starting a thread to discuss the open beta testing of Heroes 5.

UbiSoft announced the start of the beta testing on January 19, 2006. I heard that some people have already downloaded the beta and are testing it :) In general, post all the information about the testing, as well as impressions and discussions, in this thread.

According to official information from the UbiSoft forum, the testing manager announced that it has been postponed by a couple of days. They are preparing their servers for stable operation.

Here is the manager's message:

We’re sorry to announce that the open beta for Heroes of Might and Magic V will be delayed for a short period. We’re currently working very hard to get the client stable and ready for release and we will announce a new release date shortly, probably in a matter of hours. The beta itself is likely to start in a matter of days, not weeks, so keep checking the website for the latest information.

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Registered: 11/25/2005 7:59 AM UTC

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1/20/2006 5:34 AM UTC #2

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Dmitriy_Estrin

The explanations from Nival will not differ from the explanations from Ubisoft. The beta was not released on time because it was not able to create an objective impression of the game. This was a difficult decision, and Nival Interactive also expresses regret that it had to break the deadlines. Currently, the entire HoMM5 team is working to ensure that you see the beta version as soon as possible.

Considering what he said before, I consider such a move to be a blatant disrespect towards the fans.

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1/20/2006 9:11 AM UTC #3

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Katrine

P.S. Where is NecroFill to dissuade me?

I won't even think about doing that – I'm just infuriated by Nival's excuses... Just admit that the beta isn't ready for technical reasons or something else, but to say that "it was not able to create an objective impression of the game" when the closed test has been going on for who knows how long – that's just awful... although, if they released the beta they're testing now, the gaming community would probably be outraged and the number of buyers would decrease sharply... So, Ubisoft's marketers are delaying the open test, and Nival is frantically patching the holes :D

Меня всегда преследуют умные мысли, но я все равно быстрее :D

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Registered: 1/20/2006 11:30 AM UTC

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1/20/2006 11:52 AM UTC #4

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Katrine

The Open Beta test has been postponed.
Considering Dmitry Estrin's promise that ALL deadlines will be met, vague doubts are creeping in...
P.S. Where is NecroFill to dissuade me? :D

Open beta testing is being discussed here

Everything will be alright....Nival won't let us down ;)

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Registered: 11/23/2005 4:41 AM UTC

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1/20/2006 12:00 PM UTC #5

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Fizik

Everything will be alright....Nival won't let us down ;)

They already let us down.

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1/20/2006 12:10 PM UTC #6

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Fizik

Everything will be alright....Nival won't let us down;)

Considering how the information about meeting deadlines was extracted from D. Estrin...
In other words, we were given a 100% guarantee that all deadlines would be met.
The first deadline has already been missed...

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Registered: 1/19/2006 12:52 PM UTC

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1/20/2006 12:14 PM UTC #7

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Okay, it's a beta test after all... I just hope the game is released on time... Something about what's happening is making me doubt.

"Какая-то странная сказка получилась" - думал Колобок, догрызая остатки лисы....:cool:

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1/20/2006 12:17 PM UTC #8

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considering that Fabrice said it's exclusively for multiplayer. then it becomes irrelevant for me... I can't play at work:( but maybe there will be a hotseat mode.

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1/20/2006 12:40 PM UTC #9

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Katrine

considering that Fabrice said it's exclusively for multiplayer.
it becomes irrelevant to me... I can't play at work:( but maybe there will be a hotseat mode.

So, will the open beta only have multiplayer? Will there not even be one map from the single-player game for any of the factions? Is there any definitive information on this? :confused:

Меня всегда преследуют умные мысли, но я все равно быстрее :D

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1/20/2006 12:45 PM UTC #10

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If Fabrice’s words are accurate information, then here is the link: http://forums.ubi.com/groupee/forums/a/tpc/f/1851065692/m/6751098004

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1/20/2006 1:11 PM UTC #11

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And who cares that it’s just a cartoon – I just want to see the graphics and combat, and admire the castles as soon as possible... you bastards, Nival – when will the beta be released??????????

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1/20/2006 7:51 PM UTC #12

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On the official forum, the UbiSoft Manager announced that the open beta testing will begin on January 23, 2006, at 6 PM London time, which is Monday at 9:00 PM Moscow time.

Finally, everything is confirmed, and now all that remains is to wait. We hope there will be no more delays.

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Registered: 1/12/2006 5:07 PM UTC

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1/20/2006 9:43 PM UTC #13

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According to Hugo, she was blamed for everything. The developers needed to find a way to deflect the blame, so they shifted it all onto the new manager. Well, at least there will be something to look forward to. So, we'll wait again...

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1/21/2006 12:07 AM UTC #14

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Poor Manager – everyone is blaming him everywhere :(

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1/21/2006 5:51 PM UTC #15

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Fizik

Poor Manager – everyone is always picking on our guy :(

Come on... it's because your brother always talks a lot with very little information...

I wonder if this time it's not just another rumor? Will there really be no more delays?

Меня всегда преследуют умные мысли, но я все равно быстрее :D