The news that Mortal Oline has annouced its pre-order beta do excites its anticipators. Here MMOsite editor collects some high definition screenshots and beta info for you references.

Mortal Gold  will be available for pre-order  with an added bonus of beta access for those who pre-order. Pre-orders will be available in box version, digital download, or a special edition with only 999 copies available (all granting beta access). They go on to give the usual "things are going well", give some rather nice looking screenshots, a peek at what the races will be, and then a list of what Mortal Gold they plan to test in the upcoming beta:

- The full Myrland continent
- At least 9 races, male and female
- Blood mix and character customization                   
- Main features of the skill system
- Full PvP, full loot
- Full melee and Mortal Gold ranged combat
- Basic magic combat
- Mounts and mounted combat
- Basic GUI for the crafting system
- Resource gathering
- Basic Guild mechanics
- Basic player housing
- Basic NPC mobs and wildlife
- Hidden/secret features

Personally, I'm not sure if I'll pre-order yet. The screenshots are sinking their claws into me Mortal Gold and the features (omg player housing at launch) are making it feel impossible to not jump right in head first. I just can't help but feel afraid of being burned yet again. I'll have to see what my friends are planning on doing and continue to fight with myself over whether or not early adopting is worth beta access. There are plenty of betas coming this summer, but guaranteed access Mortal Gold at the beginning of summer could be a great way to spend the next few months. See? I'm already trying to talk it out.

 They're aiming to launch in Q4 this year, but we'll see. The "things are going well" speech is always accompanied by a delay. Thoughts? Anyone dead-set against giving Mortal Gold a shot or planning or jump right in?