Will En Masse IP block based on region?
To keep the quality of service high for players within North America we have decided to disable IP addresses from which fraudulent traffic originates. We encourage players in these regions to participate on servers specifically designated for their area.

We block IP addresses used by hackers
En Masse will block IPs based on region. Asia, Africa, Russia, and the Middle East are included on the block list. While we appreciate that there are players in these regions who would enjoy playing on En Masse servers, it's unfortunate that the vast majority of Internet traffic we see from these regions are from cyber-criminals relating to account theft, gold-farming and other hacking behavior.

What about proxies?
Services that promise to improve your ping and decrease lag may sound promising, but they are frequently used by hackers and criminals who want to remain anonymous. Although we do not block them by default, a proxy or server host will be blocked if it becomes a popular tool for criminal behavior.

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Beta Test Schedule

Posted on Feb 01 by Scapes. Eager to get your hands on TERA before its launch this coming May? We've got you covered with plenty of opportunities to do just that! TERA's beta test schedule spans from February to April and includes closed beta tests, an open beta test, and the newly-announced Head Start play period.

Closed Beta Test 1: February 10 – 12
Closed Beta Test 2: February 24 – 26
Closed Beta Test 3: March 9 – 11
Closed Beta Test 4: March 23 – 25
Closed Beta Test 5: April 6 – 8
Open Beta Test: April 19 – 22
Head Start: April 28 – May 1

We will be hosting five closed beta tests for TERA starting February 10, each lasting about 60 hours. Those who have signed up for beta have a chance to be randomly selected to participate in single events. Players who pre-order TERA will gain access to all five closed beta tests and be allowed to retain their characters and their progress for the duration of the closed beta period.

TERA's open beta test starting on April 19 will be open to all who sign up. Finally, the Head Start is an event exclusively for players who pre-order TERA , taking place the weekend before TERA's launch on May 1. There will be no non-disclosure agreement (NDA) during any of these events so feel free to screenshot, film, and write about your experiences and share them with your friends and guildmates!

- 1-й этап ЗБТ – 17-19 февраля
- 2-й этап ЗБТ – 02-04 марта
- 3-й этап ЗБТ – 16-18 марта
- 4-й этап ЗБТ – 30 марта – 1 апреля
- 5-й этап ЗБТ – 13-15 апреля
- Вайп персонажей
- ОБТ – 19-24 апреля
- Вайп персонажей
- Раннее создание персонажей – 26-27 апреля
- Ранний старт: 28 апреля – 2 мая
- Запуск: 3 мая 2012 года

Представители En Masse Entartainment сообщили, что для американской версии TERA будет запущен ролевой (RP) сервер с названием Celestial Hills. Девелоперы решили, что подобный вид досуга не особо популярен у любителей PvP, в связи с чем сервер будет функционировать по правилам PvE. Соответственно, обозначением шарда в перечне серверов будет уже устоявшееся для жанра MMO сочетание RP PvE (возможен вариант Roleplay PvE).

C особенностями функционирования данного шарда можно ознакомиться в специальном FAQ на сайте техподдержки. Ясности с ролевыми серверами в европейской версии TERA пока нет.