THE FIRST DIABLO EXPANSION PACK
Picked this off of a battle.net thread. Sorta sounds interesting...but only single player? I guess the hackers will have some work to do again. *Sigh*. If anyone can send in some play test info on this it would be appriciated.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MARCH, 1997
MICRO STAR SOFTWARE RELEASES UNEARTHED ARSENAL
EXCITING ADD-ON COMPANION TO DIABLO™
• Enhanced Elements Created by Diablo™ Enthusiasts
• Internet Access Not Necessary
• New Characters for Single-Player Mode
• Easy Access to Freebie Utilities
(Carlsbad, CA) -- Micro Star Software announces the release of
Unearthed Arsenal, an add-on that enhances elements of the
popular Diablo™ game. Developed by die-hard Diablo™
enthusiasts, the add-on allows the creation of new mythological
God-like characters with omnipotent power for gamers in
single-player mode without Internet access. However, the
“freebie” utilities included in Unearthed Arsenal can
be used for multi-player gaming and are available on the
Internet. Micro Star’s Unearthed Arsenal and other add-on
titles provide a timesaving and game play extending service to
the many gamers who do not have access to the Internet.
Unearthed Arsenal contains an arsenal of powerful characters and
utilities, including great heroes and gods from mythology, secret
powers and weapons to help Diablo™ players stop the forces
of evil. Users can descend deep into the lower levels and wreak
havoc on the beast. As masters of the Diablo™ universe,
players have hours of eternal life--and so do their games.
Because some players with Battle.net (Blizzard
Entertainment’s online gaming service) access may choose to
use Unearthed Arsenal’s extra characters for nefarious
purposes, they have been
restricted to single-player mode use only. When using the editor,
a disclaimer appears and gamers are asked to agree to restrict
usage of the new characters in Unearthed Arsenal to single-
player mode only. This disclaimer appears on the main screen of
the free character editor every
time the editor is accessed. The agreement is required for the
editor to actually function. The license agreement specifically
states that the editor not be used with Battle.net. Micro Star
provides this editor for your own multi-player or local network
game play.
However, located in the “Freebies Directory” of
Unearthed Arsenal are utilities gleaned from the Internet that
were developed by other Diablo™ enthusiasts wanting to
maximize their powers in the multi-player mode. Utilities
included in Unearthed Arsenal are readily available to anyone on
the Internet. Micro Star’s packaging states that the freebie
utilities in Unearthed Arsenal are incorporated “as is”
and the company is unable to provide technical support for this
directory only.
The developers of Unearthed Arsenal are great fans of
Diablo™ and Battle.net. They wish to maintain an amicable
relationship with Blizzard Entertainment (creators of
Diablo™ ) and want to preserve the integrity of the game.
Therefore, Micro Star restricts multi-player usage of its new
enhanced characters. The company recognizes the fact that
Blizzard is not in a position to endorse any add-on titles.
According to Chris Canton, Director of Technology and Business
Affairs and Producer of Unearthed Arsenal, “We provide the
Diablo™ player with greater game life so that they can
explore beyond anything they have ever experienced.” Canton
emphasizes that, “Elements of Unearthed Arsenal are intended
to enhance the gaming experience for players who don’t have
Internet access for local network, multi-player game interaction.
It’s intended for gamers who want
to take on God-like powers from ancient mythology and play
Diablo™ in single-player mode on a console. It’s fun,
it’s exciting, and it provides players with access to
powers, weapons and levels they can’t experience otherwise.
But, I want to reiterate, the new characters included inUnearthed
Arsenal are not authorized for multi-player gaming, especially on
Battle.net, and are provided as
an expansion of game play for the individual user
experience.”
Unearthed Arsenal is currently available on CD-ROM exclusively
for Windows® 95 at retailers nationwide or directly from Micro
Star at (800) 777-4228 for $19.99 (MSRP). A complete registered
version of Diablo™ is required. For free technical support
for installation and all directories excluding the “Freebies
Directory,” call Micro Star at (619) 931-4955 or receive
online technical support at www.microstar-usa.com.
Micro Star Software marks a decade of consistent growth in the
dynamic software industry. As part of its CrystalVision® Brand
Software line, Micro Star offers products in the gaming,
lifestyle and productivity markets. Micro Star’s internal
product development team is creating exciting new products and is
working with outside developers to bring the best entertainment
titles to the marketplace at affordable prices. The company has
incorporated a quality assurance program to meet the high
expectations consumers have come to demand for software titles.
Micro Star’s
“commitment to quality” policy helps to ensure the best
experience for the software gamer, helping to make game playing
worry-free. Products are thoroughly tested and approved by Micro
Star and
an independent testing laboratory, and every effort is made to
provide entertainment software that is superior in quality.
For more information, contact:
Agency Contact:
Michelle Ruyle
Micro Star Software
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Tel: 619-931-4949, ext. 1204
Fax: 619-931-4957
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