TQ Digital Entertainment initiated the closed-beta test for its latest MMO, The Warlords, on March 20th. By now, thousands of players have experienced this Chinese-style MMO. With help of these enthusiastic players, the developers have fixed several major bugs and adjusted the game balance. According to schedule, The Warlords will start its open-beta on April 24th, following the closed-beta test. Below is the FAQ provided by the TQ team for WL's current and future players about the open-beta test.
Q: What is the exact launch time for WL's open-beta test?
A: 20:00 April 24th, 2009 PDT
Q: Will the existing created characters be deleted once the open-beta test begins?
A: All the characters in players' accounts will be preserved.
Q: Will there be a monthly fee after the open-beta test?
A: No, The Warlords is a free-to-play MMO.
Q: What is the server maintenance schedule during the open-beta phase?
A: The server maintenances will be performed between 00:01 and 00:30 PDT, on every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The account server is maintained on every Wednesday at 18:00 - 18:30 PDT (during which you can stay in game but can not log in).
Q: Do I still need an activation key to create an account during the open-beta test?
A: No, everyone can easily create free accounts on the TQ registration page.
Q: Are there any events during the open-beta test?
A: We have prepared a string of events for our players. Please visit the Event Page for WL's latest events.
Q: Where can I find guides about The Warlords?
A: You can visit the game guide page of the official site, and the TQ team will constantly update this section. Moreover, we have prepared a Beginner Manual for the freshmen.
Q: Where can I find customer service for when I have trouble in game?
A: You can send your problems to WL's customer service email address wl@netdragon.com. Alternatively, you can also turn for help on the official forum.

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