Using Open Beta to Get ahead for Release
Facts:
1. Open Beta is from March 30th thru April 24th.
2. You are allowed 5 characters per server.
3. Characters carry over from Open Beta into Live.
4. During Open Beta, you can't level past 15.
5. No XP granted for Questing/hunting after 15.
6. There is no Level cap for Monsters uring Open Beta.
7. There is no level cap for Crafting during Open Beta.
8. Epic Quest lines for each of the four races converge at level 15 in Bree.
Opportunities:
1. Level characters to 15 prior to Go Live, learning the game and amassing wealth.
2. There will be massive overcrowding in Bree because of #6 above. Take Striders quests at the Inn during Beta and eat the xp loss to avoid the bottle neck with Strider at release.
3. Level Farmer/Prospector/Forester vocations so you can harvest raw materials.
4. Anticipate demand for trade goods. Cooks, and Crafters will need ingredients. Everything harvested and stored will be gold in the bank.
Helpful Links:
1. World Map -
http://img300.imageshack.us/img300/6263/worldmapos4.jpg