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!
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7-22-2008 @ 10:10PM
gany said...
I got mine! Im downloading the client now YAHOO!!!!!
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7-23-2008 @ 12:13AM
Kaphik said...
Same thing here!
7-22-2008 @ 10:12PM
Ruin775 said...
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.
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7-22-2008 @ 10:30PM
Adam Holisky said...
I know that Belfaire is working on it right now. Once we have something to report on this we will. =)
7-23-2008 @ 12:54AM
Jarnis said...
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?
7-23-2008 @ 7:31AM
Adam Holisky said...
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
7-23-2008 @ 4:32PM
Uhmahgawd said...
/weep
why Blizzard whyyyyyyyy?
US Blizz phone support just directed me to WoW Europe Support... sigh
7-22-2008 @ 10:19PM
Dinosoar said...
My little brother got a key, I didn't. I wonder if its because I also have the laptop...
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7-22-2008 @ 10:24PM
Biggles said...
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!
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7-22-2008 @ 10:29PM
Kaiva said...
yup- I got mine. Looks like the download is going to take 4-5 hours.
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7-23-2008 @ 12:34AM
vlad said...
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 :)
7-23-2008 @ 1:01AM
Kaiva said...
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.
7-22-2008 @ 10:47PM
Carac said...
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.
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7-22-2008 @ 10:51PM
Hansel said...
I don't believe so.
7-22-2008 @ 10:51PM
Hansel said...
Oh, how I envy you guys.
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7-22-2008 @ 10:52PM
Kurai said...
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.
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7-22-2008 @ 10:56PM
Ross said...
Oh, and if Elizabeth is feeling generous, I promise to give that extra beta key a good home. :)
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7-22-2008 @ 11:22PM
twizt3dkitty said...
I too have the laptop, and a beta club card, no key yet... hopefully soon....
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7-22-2008 @ 11:45PM
Jacob Parsons said...
Is it too late to get a code from a WWI card?
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7-23-2008 @ 12:15AM
Kaphik said...
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. :)