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Open Beta Maps Confirmed! [ September 22, 2008 ]
There was 1 major lesson that the Tales Runner team learned during last month’s closed beta. Well, 2 actually.
Lesson 1: There were not enough maps. We had 6 in place to get everyone used to the game but we didn’t fully take into account how often people would be playing and how many people were actually going to join the CB. There were a lot of you and you all played a lot! Thanks again for that!
Lesson 2: It is totally possible to survive on Red Bull, cheeseburgers, and willpower for at least 2 weeks straight. Although it messes up your social life and no one wants to sit next to you on the bus.
We’ll be applying our recently acquired knowledge to the Open Beta (Oct.16).
And we’ll be carpooling from now on too. People on the bus are just plain mean.
So…which maps are coming out?
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Fury of Daddy Octopus: Not only will you have to run away from this screen devouring behemoth but you’ll have to dodge his lightning attacks! |
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Hurdles: Clear the hurdles but be ready because there are more just around the bend. Run too fast and you’ll trip on a hurdle; run too slow and other Runners will pass right by you. |
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Jack and the Beanstalk: Race up the famous Beanstalk while dodging other racers and giant caterpillars! |
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Speed: This is the most basic Tales Runner map and is perfect for people who are new to the Tales Runner story. |
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The Two Brothers: This is the map to play for beginners that are looking for a good way to get accustomed to the game. |
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The Two Brothers Pt. 2: This map comes complete with a pit that prevents anyone from moving faster than a slow jog and demons of all sizes. |
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The Snow Girl: Choose between speed boosts and Capsule Items as you make your way down a mountain covered in logs, trees, and bottomless pits. |
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The Snow Girl 2: Race down the Snow Girl’s mountain but watch out for those crazy long-jumps. Take the high road to avoid being slowed down by packed snow. |
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Sun and Moon: Will you pick up the rice cakes and give them to the tigers blocking your path? Or will you stick with Capsule Items and fight your way to the finish? |
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The Frog Prince: You can’t finish the race without retrieving the Princess’s golden ball so make sure to pick one up. |
