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Posted by ThE_HyDrA at 04:45, 24 Jan 2006:
Heroes V: Two Articles and 17 Screenshots

While you wait for the Open Beta to download, or are simply waiting another three days, here are a couple of tidbits to tide you over.

The Eurogamer.net Preview was posted yesterday, and the author gives her own quizzical opinions on the design decisions of Nival.

Today, to celebrate the launch of the Open Beta, Ubisoft released 10 screenshots. Among other things, they show a siege combat between Academy and Haven in action.

Additionally, Russian site CNews gave their impressions of the game, which have been (poorly) translated here. There were also 7 new screenshots revealed with the article. You can see all 17 screenshots spread across the first three pages of the Official Screenshots Gallery.

Posted by Valeriy at 19:33, 23 Jan 2006:
Heroes 5 Open Beta - Registration is Open!

Here is the registration link!

A special open beta forum has just been opened. Fabrice has explained the state of Heroes 5 open beta development - what is and isn't done in the game so far technically.

Posted by Oakwarrior at 14:27, 23 Jan 2006:
Open Beta update!

Firstly, I would like thank Valeriy for inviting me to this team, and secondly, I want to say hello, this is my first news post here, so... Thank you Valeriy, and hello to all! Now, on to the point.

As most of you probably know, the Open Beta starts today, at 6PM UK time (GMT), but only for FilePlanet/GameSpy subscribers. For those who haven't subscribed, and want to save money, then the free Open Beta starts 3 days after today, and that's Thursday. Only 3 days to go!

Also, znork, the Ubisoft official Forum Mascot, has been kind enough to post a FAQ about the beta. I suggest you read it, as it contains important info, and the System Requirements!

Posted by Valeriy at 01:14, 23 Jan 2006:
Oakwarrior Joins the Age of Heroes News Crew

An active poster on Ubi and HC forums, Oakwarrior has gladly accepted to join our team. We now have around the clock news coverage. On the same note I'm also pleased to let you know that the amount of visitors to this page has more than doubled during the last month! Watch this space :)

Posted by Valeriy at 22:29, 21 Jan 2006:
Heroes of Might and Magic V Open Beta: Team of Helpers

Ubisoft has appointed a team of open beta helpers. These people have participated in the closed beta of Heroes V and have their Non-Disclosure Agreement partially lifted to answer general questions about the game, beta testing procedures and the upcoming Heroes V open beta.

Couple of important facts about the Heroes V open beta:
• Open Beta is not a demo version of the game - some game features will not be included in the open beta, and many aspects of the game will be revised and adjusted before being finalised.
• Open Beta is for testing and helping to improve the game, not for having a play to decide whether you want to buy Heroes V later. Many aspects of the game need to be balanced, such as creature stats, town costs, skill and spell effects, racial advantages, etc. Ubisoft is conducting the open beta in order to have your help in exposing flaws, bugs and imbalances of the game - in order to fix those and release a very balanced and stable game.

Lord_Crusader, Oakwarrior and myself are among the beta helpers. You can ask us questions here.

Posted by Valeriy at 18:52, 20 Jan 2006:
Heroes of Might and Magic 5 Open Beta Starts Monday!

UbiRazz, a Ubisoft representative, has announced:

The open beta will start this Monday at 6PM UK time.
Stay tuned for more details and thanks very much for your patience.

Posted by Valeriy at 09:25, 20 Jan 2006:
What will be included in Heroes V Open Beta

Fabrice Cambounet has just clarified on the official forums:

The open beta will be multiplayer only, with most game modes and all factions. However, this will NOT be polished : this is a beta and not a demo. The idea is to gather more opinions after the closed beta, which is just not possible to do with a demo, as a demo is basically the final game with no more possible changes.

HC Discussion here.

Posted by Valeriy at 21:05, 19 Jan 2006:
Age of Heroes Create a Town Contest Prizes Announced!

DGA Games, the manufacturer of Heroes 4 Card and Tile game,
is now the sponsor of Age of Heroes International Create a Town Contest!

1st Prize
1. A very special mystery prize from DGA Games. I can't reveal what it is right now.
But I'll give you a hint that it has to do with HOMM5 and it's better than getting a copy of Heroes 5!
2. Deluxe Heroes IV CTG Starter Set and 6 booster packs (includes the computer game!).

2nd Prize
1. Heroes IV CTG Starter Set.
2. Escape Velocity Nova Starter Set.

3rd Prize
1. Choice of any Battlecards Starter Set (with 5 expansions).
2. 3 Heroes IV CTG booster packs.

All winners will have their entry professionally translated and submited for the Nival contest.

There are 15 new contest entries since last update (39 total):

• Dinosaurians by sidtrix
• Demonificants by pug_1984
• The Fortress by NightFalcon
• Hyphae by Freeze_Dried
• The Order of Sun by NightFalcon
• The NarMaο by Edenfer
• Engineers by kdahl
• The Nomads by kdahl
• The Vocano's rage by Pyromanzer
• Aesir by kdahl
• The Wild by darkss
• The Roost by dragonlord5555
• Warp by bloodandhonor
• Stoneblood by TitaniumAlloy
• Thundercrack by Phoenixzs

Just over two weeks remains until the closing of entries and movement into the public rating phase of the contest. As always, the authors are keen to hear your feedback, to help them improve their designs. If you wish to enter the contest, start here.

Posted by Lich at 18:20, 19 Jan 2006:
Open Beta Test of Heroes V - Delayed !

As it was expected, open beta test of Heroes V was delayed. The message of UK community manager UbiRazz announced in official forums tells that the open beta test is likely to be delayed for some time. Ubisoft intend to announce the new open beta test date soon. We will keep you informed.

Posted by ThE_HyDrA at 12:03, 19 Jan 2006:
Heroes V Open Beta - There is still Hope

As we pass midday in most European countries, there is still no word as to the release date of the voraciously sought-after Open Beta. Frag Dolls' Jinx was made the Community Manager for the U.S.A., and said of the game: "i did see the game in action yesterday. it was great."

For those intent on following the proceedings of the Open Beta, watch this forum closely! To keep track of the time all around the world, visit this site. At this point, however, it seems unlikely that the Open Beta will arrive on time, given the lack of information up until now.