Beta tested this from 25 Feb until about 2 weeks later..my god what a boring game. Graphics are old and dated. Grouping is hard to do because tracts of land look so similar. Then be prepared to group and guild with a bunch of teens who's maturity and social skills are right up there with the average 13 year old. Not a fun experience. But don't take my word for it -- buy this stinker yourself and kick yourself for weeks afterward for dropping [so much money]:) Thank God I tried it beforehand.Well did I call it right? For 5 dollars, you should know how "great" this game is :) --- update 6 Jan 2004