Beta-Registration and launch of official website for Runes of Magic

– Pre-Registration for closed beta, detailed information, downloads and forum for
Free2play fantasy MMORPG go online –​

Berlin, 2008-07-10: After an initial teaser page, the official website of Runes of Magic
just went online. On the brand new internet platform, fans of the free online game can now
register for the closed beta phase. According to current planning, players will have the
opportunity to take a glimpse of Runes of Magic already in late autumn before its actual
release.
Along with the launch of the official website a lot of detailed information about the history of
the game world Taborea has become available. Historians for the first time learn more about
the Silverspring and Varanas regions past. Moreover, first details of the skills and
characteristics of the six main classes warrior, scout, rogue, mage, cleric and knight can now
be discovered. And from now on the community can partake as well, because publisher
Frogster has opened the forums for fans to discuss the game. Of course, a bulging download
area featuring wallpapers and concept arts for your desktop as well as the recently published
teaser video is available, too at the following link: www.runesofmagic.com.
Runes of Magic – a world full of wizardry and adventure
With an extensive range of features Runes of Magic prepares to redefine the standard of
free-to-play MMO games. Right from the launch Runes of Magic will convey its absorbing
story in over 600 quests embedded in an atmospheric world. Players can choose from six
main classes. Combined with a secondary class they dispose of 36 individual character
classes over all. All characters possess unique skills with impressive combo attacks and can
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use mounts in the later stages of game play. A particularly attractive feature for guilds and
players is the possibility to arrange their own virtual homes with individual furnishing. Thanks
to an extensive crafting and reputation system, thrilling PVP as well as demanding dungeons
and boss-monsters, no wishes remain unsatisfied. The Taiwanese developer Runewaker has
developed Runes of Magic according to western MMO standards within a time frame of
three years. The studio will provide new challenges for players every three to four months
with free add-ons and updates. MMO fans can find first pictures and a registration form for
the newsletter on the official teaser site www.runesofmagic.com.
Runes of Magic features
• Free2play, no monthly fees, free download
• Dual class system with switchable primary and secondary classes
• Enthralling background story
• Already over 600 quests and level comprehensive quest series on launch
• Instanced and persistent dungeons
• Individually developed skills and spells
• Armor sets with special bonuses
• Dynamic item system: Upgrades with hundreds of runes
• Activatable PvP system (Player vs. Player duels)
• Epic crafting system with the possibility to improve existing items
• Individual coloring of clothes and armor
• Housing: personalization with individual furniture for players and guilds
• Special zones for guild houses
• Reputation system
• Scalable user interface based on the users preference (development of your own
add-ons possible)
• In-game map and radar system to find dealers, resources and quests easily
• Auction house: auction and purchase items
• Teleporting possibilities per runes
• Different and unique mounts​

• Controlling with mouse (point & click) and keyboard (WASD or arrow keys) possible