This game is very well made. I like it a lot so far. If you're strictly a fantasy buff though, I dont believe this is up your alley. It is definitely science-fantasy. That is, sci-fi with mystical lore and "supernatural" type elements, monsters, etc.

It still needs polish, but you can tell the game is a well-made piece of code and a lot of thought went into it to help re-define MMOs a bit.

Anyways, I urge those interested to try the beta as I assume there are still keys left if you hurry. Obviously, I cant talk about it much right now so the best way is to see for yourself.

Word of advice: spend your time on the EU server as the US server is overloaded at this time.

My toon's name: "Liquid Ghambit" I'm kind of just fooling around with him, but for now he's running the specialist chain on his way to biotechnician. He's kind of an "Evil Doctor" virologist type... poisoning everything in his path. Eventually, he'll strike panic into his foes and summon holographic armies and techno-homunculus'. GOD I love sci-talk!

Lastly, when the servers went up Richard Garriot himself (aka "Lord British") popped in to say hello and I got to talk to him a bit. LB is the man behind UO. THAT was pretty dang cool.

So far, a painless experience... easy client to DL and patch. Most fun in a beta I've had since WoW. (drum roll)


p.s.
Most of the "vibe" in-game is EXTREMELY positive. Everyone seems to like the game a lot. This is rare for me, because usually in betas like this there are many people bytching. Half the chat is people raining praise in some form or another. This is why Garriott showed up methinks, to catch the initial reaction... everyone was patting him on the back.