Wrath Beta keys sent out to BlizzCon and WWI code holders
by Zach Yonzon 
Jul 22nd 2008 at 10:00PM
Reader Phi mentions that it doesn't matter when the codes were claimed. She registered her code right after BlizzCon last year while her boyfriend registered only yesterday after Blizzard's announcement, and both received their keys today. If you're one of the lucky few who attended either Blizzard event or managed to snag a beta code through other channels like eBay, registering the code should see you receiving invites in the mail. WoW Insider's Elizabeth Harper, who attended both, received two invites to the Beta eight minutes apart from each other. The official e-mail from prompts players to follow the step-by-step instructions over at Blizzard's official Beta page. Thanks to everyone who tipped this in!
Filed under: Blizzard, News items, BlizzCon, Wrath of the Lich King, Worldwide Invitational
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
gany Jul 22nd 2008 10:10PM
I got mine! Im downloading the client now YAHOO!!!!!
Kaphik Jul 23rd 2008 12:13AM
Same thing here!
Kaiva Jul 22nd 2008 10:29PM
yup- I got mine. Looks like the download is going to take 4-5 hours.
vlad Jul 23rd 2008 12:34AM
1.88 actually.
wtf 4 hours to dl 2gb????? you on dialup
when i downloaded it it took about 45 minutes on 16mb cable. anyway. see you in there :P im vlad in beta too so all you guys can come gank me :)
Kaiva Jul 23rd 2008 1:01AM
Heh- well i may have started it before people were home from work and helping the file transfer. Also I quit after only a minute so maybe it didn't get up to speed. Either way I'm just going to get it overnight.
Ruin775 Jul 22nd 2008 10:12PM
US people get screwed if you got a WWI, doesn't work for EU beta if you have a US account, doesn't work on US beta says not a beta key /cry.
Adam Holisky Jul 22nd 2008 10:30PM
I know that Belfaire is working on it right now. Once we have something to report on this we will. =)
Jarnis Jul 23rd 2008 12:54AM
EU players with Blizzcon 07 card got equally hosed. Our key is US only...
I recall last time it took tons of complaints before Blizzard traded the keys (Blizzcon 05 keys for EU TBC beta keys). Why oh why they had to repeat this problem?
Adam Holisky Jul 23rd 2008 7:31AM
Just for reference, since I see my comment here has generated some references in the support forums about this, the thread which I'm referring to is located here:
http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html;jsessionid=60C3DC8BBE7C35277113F1865559C2B1.app05_05?topicId=8202654458&sid=1&pageNo=3
Uhmahgawd Jul 23rd 2008 4:32PM
/weep
why Blizzard whyyyyyyyy?
US Blizz phone support just directed me to WoW Europe Support... sigh
Dinosoar Jul 22nd 2008 10:19PM
My little brother got a key, I didn't. I wonder if its because I also have the laptop...
Biggles Jul 22nd 2008 10:24PM
Got my invite 5:14 pm today (from my Blizcon key), downloading 1.8 gig client now. The "temp account" they have you make appears to actually be a standard Blizzard Online Store account (I had one from when I registered my D2 and WCIII keys). Woot, I say, Woot Indeed!
Carac Jul 22nd 2008 10:47PM
Have the opt-in beta keys gone out yet? I'm still kicking myself for not going to Blizzcon '07. I went to the one in '05 and got my Murky and Burning Crusade Beta key. I even enjoyed leveling my main twice. Even reported at least 50+ bugs. I keep crossing my fingers, hitting F5 on my email and hoping.
Hansel Jul 22nd 2008 10:51PM
I don't believe so.
Kurai Jul 22nd 2008 10:52PM
I received a beta invite today as well although I would like to know how to tell the difference between a beta key email and an opt in key due to the fact my wife and I have both our accounts opted in on the same email which is also the same I used my beta key on.
Hansel Jul 22nd 2008 10:51PM
Oh, how I envy you guys.
Ross Jul 22nd 2008 10:56PM
Oh, and if Elizabeth is feeling generous, I promise to give that extra beta key a good home. :)
twizt3dkitty Jul 22nd 2008 11:22PM
I too have the laptop, and a beta club card, no key yet... hopefully soon....
Jacob Parsons Jul 22nd 2008 11:45PM
Is it too late to get a code from a WWI card?
Kaphik Jul 23rd 2008 12:15AM
No I don't believe so. Blizzard is keeping the opt-in program going the entire time beta is up. I don't see why they wouldn't honor the WWI cards, and I haven't seen anything saying there was any sort of time limit.
Of course, sooner you turn it in, tthe better. :)