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World of Warcraft Stress Test Beta

Nimec   on 27 August 2004 - 07:39 · 17 comments & 5584 views

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In order to evaluate World of Warcraft's account-creation process and server performance under heavy loads, Blizzard will be conducting a seven-day stress test beta in the days ahead. This test will require over 100,000 players to download the World of Warcraft stress test beta client, create an account, and log on to play when the test goes live!

To make the client available for download to such a large audience, we have partnered with FilePlanet, GameSpy's Web-based file-delivery service. Follow the link below to learn more about the World of Warcraft stress test beta and to sign up for a chance to participate in this special event.

Note: New and current FilePlanet subscribers are automatically guaranteed a reserved position in this closed stress test. Non-FilePlanet members can still sign up to participate in this event, however they are not guaranteed a position in this event.

Download: Sign Up At FilePlanet
News source: Blizzard Website


Build 9 24 August 2004

* Version number incremented to 1.1
* Redesigned user interface
* Added right click context menu to profile list on main window
* Added new services to service help (including new XP SP2 services)
* Added colors and minor modications to text window logging to fsasctl
* Added additional support for terminating the desktop (explorer.exe)
* Added running programs filter to programs window
* Added Tools menu option to allow user to set Program Options and launch the Service Manager
* Added Tool Tip help througout the program (can be disabled via Program Options)
* Added abilty to shutdown or restart the computer after fsasctl has finished execution (not available for Windows 9x/ME)
* Fixed bug where Comments embedded in program executables were not being displayed properly in the programs window

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#1 pHuzi0n on 27 Aug 2004 - 08:10
Additional Note: non-members can't sign up for another few days so don't bother looking unless you want to pay (or already have) for fileplanet membership.
#2 Krux on 27 Aug 2004 - 08:34
Well then that sucks stupid fileplanet I hate that site!! rawr!
#3 kairon on 27 Aug 2004 - 08:34
Got my hopes up.
#4 SIG on 27 Aug 2004 - 09:12
How about the European Beta test?
#5 lnatan25 on 27 Aug 2004 - 09:33
Well, signed up... Now let see if I'll get in...
#6 daveS on 27 Aug 2004 - 09:36
woohoo ! finaly i can play i knew that subscription would come in handy !
#7 daveS on 27 Aug 2004 - 09:38
[QUOTE]Congratulations! You have been accepted into the World of Warcraft™ Closed Stress Test Beta.


The World of Warcraft Stress Test requires the use of a unique key to unlock the game. DO NOT SHARE this information with others or you may not be able to log in to the game!

Your unique World of Warcraft Stress Test key is:

This key will not be active until the World of Warcraft Stress Test starts. An announcement will be made when the Stress Test goes live. Now that you have your key, go download the World of Warcraft Stress Test Beta client!

This file is for Windows and Macintosh: DOWNLOAD NOW!
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(2 replies) #8 thenay on 27 Aug 2004 - 09:41
any mirrors?
#8.1 lnatan25 on 27 Aug 2004 - 11:42
What would a mirror help, if you don't have a key?
#8.2 thenay on 27 Aug 2004 - 18:06
I meant a mirror where you cud get a key and the software
#10 AethylFilth on 27 Aug 2004 - 13:14
kind of off topic, but are there any free MMOG?
#11 Darrian on 27 Aug 2004 - 13:31
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kind of off topic, but are there any free MMOG?


If you mean no monthly fee, www.guildwars.com
#12 tronmaster on 27 Aug 2004 - 16:25
Just a note, if you try to extract the zip file using Winrar, it will say it's corrupted. Just use Winzip and it will work fine, no need to try and download another 2.20 gig of a file!
#13 demorgoron on 27 Aug 2004 - 23:29
stupid fileplanet, i dont wanna pay to download free things

thats what 3dgamers,filefront.ausgamers and fileshack are for!
#14 thenay on 29 Aug 2004 - 10:33
its for free now, however u need a fileplanet account which is free but ur in the public servers not dedicated but hey it still comes eventually.. i had to wait an hr
#15 vln004 on 29 Aug 2004 - 18:49
not worth the download imo

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