Preview Minions of Mirth Open Alpha

[Sol Invictus]

Tags: Minions of Mirth; Prairie Games

Josh Ritter has <a href=http://www.prairiegames.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=28>announced</a> that they will soon be conducting an Open Alpha for their RPG <a href=http://www.prairiegames.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=2>Minions of Mirth</a> with the full mod making SDK and Level Editing software.
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<blockquote>We will soon be conducting Open Alpha Testing on Minions of Mirth.
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We will announce the beginning of the Open Alpha Test here. At that time, we'll send out an instructional email to chosen testers.
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The alpha includes the full mod making SDK and level editing software. We'll also be running a number of contests and looking for help writing content for the game.
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Potential testers and helpers should email: lara@prairiegames.com
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We are a bit behind on updating the game's web page. Some newer screens can be found HERE and there is also a FAQ
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-Josh Ritter
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Prairie Games</blockquote>
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Thanks <b>wesleyclark</b>.

 

[undead dolphin hacker]

That's fantastic. I've already signed up to test--I think this game is just dripping with potential.

 

[Ellester]

Hmm… I like the tracking system. Graphics look good, and character customization seemed to be advanced. And they are using d&d rules, but not mentioning it? When they say massively single player crpg, does this mean its an on-line game, or is it their to exaggerate the size of the game? Anyway, this is the first time I’ve noticed the game and for $25 it looks super interesting. I wonder if it’s going to be any good, but I doubt I have time to try the alpha. we'll see.

 

[Shagnak]

I have high hopes for this game.
Tossing up whether I will have time for alpha testing....hmmm....

@Ellester: I get the impression that the single player is not on-line, but I have not seen a definitive statement about this yet.
When they say things like "The Massively Single Player game has all the features of the muliplayer, other than forming alliances, trading, and dueling with other players", there is nothing there that definitively says it is or isn't online.
Once upon a time you could assume that SP was off-line, but now that Guild Wars has brought up the idea of "instancing" ....

Errr...so, the short answer from me is...I don't know

 

[Shagnak]

Okay, the "Truly Open Alpha" is now available for download.
Go there, get it (~270 megs) and tell the devs what you think!

 

[Theeris]

And they are using d&d rules, but not mentioning it?.

They dropped the D20 rules, and created their own. Much better in my opinion. I hate D20 with a passion.