December 15th
My ideal release date for Chronicles was December 15th, the fourth anniversary of the original Monsters’ Den. For various reasons (some out of my control) that now won’t be happening. So let’s do something else instead.
On Dec 15th, I will be starting the Chronicles Beta. This is a chance to me to finally get some outside perspectives on the game, find some bugs, and feel better about missing another date. It also means you get to play the game early, obviously.
How it will work:
First, you will need to be registered on this site. Then just express an interest in the beta, either by replying to this post , or through email (include your username). If you’re selected, I will flag your account for access and let you know. Soon a new link will appear at the top of the page, and on Dec 15th beta testers will be able to click that link to test the game.
Please note that I can’t promise that everyone will be selected, and at this time I don’t know how long the test will last.
Update: I have enough testers now, thank you. Sorry if you missed out.
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about 2 months ago
Please let me into the beta! I loved all of the games, and I have nothing to do this week. You’d be saving me from utter boredom, and I promise to make sure I post all sorts of constructive feedback!
I wonder why I’m the first – was this just posted?
about 2 months ago
Yep!
about 2 months ago
I guess it must be luck that I was just thinking about this. Is my alacrity enough to garner me a place in he beta? *sparkly eyes*
about 2 months ago
I would love to be part of the beta. It enjoyed the first games and although I just registered I have regularly check this site for updates. I really want to help improve this game and this would give me a way to do so. Also today is my birthday so it would be an awesome gift.
about 2 months ago
Playing Monster’s Den for years, liked the facebook page, come here all the time to check for updates. I would love to beta for you.
I’ve participated in many mmo and fps betas, play all the roguelikes. BoD is one of my all time favorites.
about 2 months ago
Pick me! I was in the beta for The Book of Dread and posted like a madman on this page! =D
about 2 months ago
Monster’s Den has given me so much gaming happiness.
The endless pursuit for awesome items and tough fights are things that I will never forget!
So Please….. pick me?
about 2 months ago
I’ve been playing Monsters Den since the first week it came out released on Kongregate, tried all the different classes, with all the possible equipment setups for extra challenges. Been checking back on this site, and on the FB page for updates on Chronicles. Can’t wait to play, I’d like to be chosen for the beta, if not then I can only hope that all the finishing touches get finished ASAP. Thank you for your great games Garin.
about 2 months ago
Hi!
I love the Monsters’ Den games and have put countless hours into both iterations! I would be honored to be let into the beta for Chronicles… so excited for its release!
Moopie
about 2 months ago
Getting into Beta would be awesome! This would make the best Christmas present ever. haha
about 2 months ago
Umm…. Please? \:)
about 2 months ago
I would love to participate in beta. i have been watch Chronicles progress for the last 2 years and am very excited for its release.
about 2 months ago
Yes Beta would be the best present EVER! Please Allow me to help you work out any bugs and things in this, one of the best flash game series ever made!
about 2 months ago
Sir! Sir! Over here, sir! Ooh ooh *supporting raised arm with other hand*
about 2 months ago
I would love to be in the beta!!
Monsters’ Den is awesome!!
about 2 months ago
What can I say? I just really want to play Chronicles as early as possible. Please make it happen.
about 2 months ago
Howdy Garin. I’ve played Monsters Den for a very long time and would love the opportunity to play and help you get this game ready for everyone else. —Ben
about 2 months ago
Hey Garin! I love the Monster’s Den series I’ve played both games and I’m really looking forward to Chronicles! I play both games quite often on Kongregate and I follow you on Facebook page (Jordan Pope, if you want Confirmation) I’ve been looking foward to Chronicles for a while now and being a beta tester would really be… AWESOME! Even if I’m not picked, I can’t wait to see the end result of the game! Thanks, and I hope you pick me!
about 2 months ago
I am very interested in becoming part of the beta.
about 2 months ago
I’ve sunk waaay to many hours into book of dread. I’d love to be able to play in the beta.
about 2 months ago
While I’ve been playing BoD for years, and been anxiously awaiting the release of Godfall, and now Chronicles for quite some time, I guess I’m the only one here that figures I don’t have it in me to be a beta tester unfortunately. I don’t think I know enough about what goes into beta testing to be enough help. I’m really excited to play the game, don’t get me wrong. I could only devote about an hour a day if that. All that said, let me know if I can help at all to accelerate the release of this game. Really looking forward to the end result very soon.
about 2 months ago
I would love to be part of the Beta Testing, and can’t wait for the next Monsters Den.
about 2 months ago
I would love to be part of the beta, and would greatly appreciate being part of it!
about 2 months ago
Garin,
I’m sorry to hear that you won’t be making your hoped for release date. If you have a spare slot in the beta, I’d love a chance to take a look through the game and provide input. The previous Monsters’ Dens were an absolute joy and I look forward to playing this one, and future releases, either when released, or in beta.
Cheers,
~JadeHand
about 2 months ago
BETA! BETA! BETA! GIMME! GIMME! GIMME!
I’ll test the hell out of that game for you!
about 2 months ago
I would love to test the game. Played both of the first two games. Got to lvl 80+ on in the book of dread.
about 2 months ago
I play Book of Dread at least once every month. Would love to test out the next game.
about 2 months ago
I too, am interested. I’ll take the time to try and replicate any bugs I find, and will give detailed reports on their nature.
I’m sorry you didn’t reach your goal for the 15th
about 2 months ago
Hi, i’ve been coming back here every month or so ever since Chronicles and i’d love to test the game for you and be a small part of your project.
about 2 months ago
Beta? AWSOME! i whant to try!
about 2 months ago
While I can almost certainly say I haven’t played the other games as much as the above posters have, I too am interested in the Beta. As I am “between games” at the moment, I will have PLENTY of time to test – and enjoy – your newest game. I’m sorry that you weren’t able to finish on your planned date, for both you, and your loyal fans.
about 2 months ago
i will not give a reason, for other then enjoying the previous games, i have none, but do which to aid in testing the new monster’s den.
about 2 months ago
B…b…beta? What do I have to do to get in? I don’t need two kidneys, I’ll sell the spare one if it means I get a peak just a minute sooner.
about 2 months ago
Yay, I’d love to beta test! Can’t wait for this p.s. I am on holidays so i’ll have heaps of time to play
about 2 months ago
I would love to be a part of Chronicles beta. I have been a great fun of Monster’s Den for several years and would love to contribute.
about 2 months ago
I’d love to be part of the beta. Thought the original game was fantastic and i’ve been checking in here and on facebook periodically waiting for chronicles ^.^
Cheers for consideration!
about 2 months ago
I would love to be in the beta. Test the game ,find the bug, these are what i like to do .
about 2 months ago
I would be MORE than happy to do it. I’m a stay at home dad, so time isn’t an issue. I replied on Facebook first and got directed here. I’ve been a fan of the games for over 3 years. I’ve been waiting a LOOOOONG time for this.
about 2 months ago
Ah how exciting!
While chronicles won’t be officially out, I am glad that we truly are on “the sprint to the finish”. * ^*
I too would like to request permission to be a beta tester. I am an avid fan of the previous monster’s den games, and am inspired by your work. With winter break coming up next week, I will have a tremendous amount of time to test and I will promise to do my best job if picked.
Thanks for your consideration Garin- we all appreciate your enormous effort and hard work! :]
about 2 months ago
I too would like to be in the beta!
about 2 months ago
I am interested for access to the beta.
Thank you
about 2 months ago
The chronicles beta link is up. I tried clicking it, but it says that only participants can view the page. I hope that it’s just up early and not a sign that I’ve already been given the boot out of the beta. :S
about 2 months ago
I can’t say if you have/haven’t/will/wont be given the boot, but no that doesn’t mean you got it already alone… otherwise the page wouldn’t say:
“If you would like to become a beta tester, check the news post.”
about 2 months ago
i’m very interested beta
about 2 months ago
Let’s all not get too excited, I’lll just wait till the real deal comes out. Don’t forget to put the gameplay on youtube and send me the link!
about 2 months ago
Hope I’m not too late! This Beta would indubitably make my day!
about 2 months ago
i could wait for it’s official release… well… but this is a very good chance to have to play it earlier than everyone else so i hope i can get to play in beta. besides being an avid fan of monster’s den, i’ve really waited for this and God’s Fall. ^___^
about 2 months ago
*God Fall. sorry.
about 2 months ago
given he plans on making the beta via invitation only, I have a feeling he wouldn’t like people posting youtubes of it. But it wouldn’t hurt to ask when the time comes I guess.
about 2 months ago
Beta me please! Been playing your game for a long time and would love to help test it out. I’m an experienced software professional. =)
about 2 months ago
experienced software pro? nice.
but…
we all are EXPERIENCED Monster’s Den GAMERS. ^_^
that’s no contest at all. ^_^
about 2 months ago
I will gladly test your game. Plus:
I’m a serious RPG fanatic AND a professional programmer with a good eye for bugs.
about 2 months ago
Don’t panic, I haven’t started flagging accounts for access yet. I expect that everyone so far who wants in will get in.
about 2 months ago
I would love to play the beta. Sadly i am not a professional i am more of a self thought monkey.
about 2 months ago
Give me Beta Acces, pleeeeeaaaasseeeee!
Love your Games!
about 2 months ago
Im not a programmer, but I played MD a lot, so I will also do my best testing your beta if you select me.
about 2 months ago
I liked Monster Den => very much
I liked Monster Den Book of the Dread => even better then the MD
I think the Chronicles will be an awesome game, but it needs to be polished like a jewel, I will gladly help with it if you pick me up for a test!
about 2 months ago
I am interested for access to the beta.
about 2 months ago
For the last years i am playing monster den book of dread almost every day. I am addicted.
i would really like to be beta tester. like many many other i guess the game is awesome.
about 2 months ago
Please let me into the beta! I’ve been a fan since the first Monster’s den came out, and put waaay more hours into Book of Dread than I care to count. Also been in lots of beta’s for lots of other games, would love to give some feedback on chronicles.
about 2 months ago
I ticket to the beta please. Not only am I a huge fan, but I’ve been studying game development in college and may be some use to you.
about 2 months ago
My kingdom for access to the beta!
On a more serious note, i’ve been a fan of MD for a long time, i got loads of free time for the next few months and i’d like to help as much as i can with feedback.
Keep up the good work
about 2 months ago
Not a professional, but would be honoured if I got Beta access. So pleasepleasepleasepleaseplease?
about 2 months ago
A person who has too much free time. Hardcore RPG/Strategy games player and lover. Both MD games were unique and great and I wish to see the next one to be even better. Haven’t beta-tested before – but hey, a person needs to start somewhere.
So to sum up this post – I want to be a beta-tester of Monsters’ Den : Chronicles.
LtLukoziuz -
Player who might (not) be found in Kongregate(The Lair) and surely can be found in TheTangledWeb forums
about 2 months ago
As of recently, I am unemployed and have way more free time than it feels right to have. I’ve also enjoyed your previous titles to the point I’ve checked this site every day for the progress on your next. Plus I have the nasty habit of picking everything I do apart like a tweaker. Please consider me if you have room.
about 2 months ago
Monsters’ Den is an awesome game, and an epic dungeon crawl RPG.
It would be an honor to beta test such an exceptional game.
Keep up the amazing ideas.
about 2 months ago
I will be glad if I could be in the beta test team….
Regards,
about 2 months ago
This will my 1st beta testing if you picked me ><
about 2 months ago
I’d love to be part of the beta test.
I’m an experienced tester:
Vindictus
Several Independent Open Source Projects
Dragon’s Nest
etc.
about 2 months ago
I would love to be part of the Beta testing. I’m a huge fan of the Monsters Den games.
about 2 months ago
I would love to have the opportunity to beta test game three. = )
about 2 months ago
i would love to be beta tester too! =D
about 2 months ago
I wanna be beta-tester too!
about 2 months ago
Played Monster’s Den around 2 years ago and have been checking your updates here (and at biclops before) regularly. Would love to see the beta, and offer feedback!
about 2 months ago
OMG BETA Access, I’ve been waiting to play another monsters den for ages, the first one is one of my favorite flash games ever!!! I would LOVE to Beta test.
about 2 months ago
I always found The Book of Dread one of the best flash RPGs ever and loved it mostly for its mechanics being perfectly clear for the player. My birthday is December 16th and a beta access would be a great gift.
about 2 months ago
I’m definitely interested. I really enjoyed your games so far, and was sorry to see nobody made games quite like you. I’d love to have a chance at being a beta tester, and do what I can to help the game be as great as it can get.
about 2 months ago
Wait for one year, can’t wait anymore!
about 2 months ago
I’d be interested in taking part in the beta
about 2 months ago
I would be honored to test your game! And would gladly tell you what bugs are in the game… If there are any.
PS : I never beta tested a game.
about 2 months ago
I would be absolutely grateful and honoured to test this game! PWEASE! (puppy face)
about 2 months ago
Been looking at this website for some time checking for updates on Chronicles. Worryingly I got a slight boner when I saw that it was not far from being released. Happy to be a tester should you require one
about 2 months ago
If you still need people, I’d definitely love to test the beta. I’m an avid player of RPGs and am going to be having a lot of free time come the 15th.
about 2 months ago
I have nothing but time. Being unemployed I.R.L. Time is my companion here. Games my only timewaster. Plus I’ve been hanging around for years man.
Basicly, If you choose me, you got someone willing to do 5-6 hours per day testing. Your executive choice though.
But if you choose someone else, I guess that’s fine too.
about 2 months ago
VERY interested in beta testing this game…. I’ll be more of a casual gamer (being honest here) but should you chose me, I’ll give you as much feedback as possible.
about 2 months ago
I am very interested in seeing the beta! Been waiting with excitement for the new game, and hope to help with feedback. Looking forward.
about 2 months ago
Totally interested. I’d like the chance to exploit all the bugs before it gets fixed. Pick me!
about 2 months ago
I am interested to see your great work ive been checking like twice or three times every week to see your latest updates i would be honored if you’d allow me to play the beta
about 2 months ago
I am so ridiculously glad I check this site obsessively almost every hour that a laptop’s available. It would be great if you allowed me to beta!
about 2 months ago
I’m in
about 2 months ago
Fun how the amount of comments erupted after hearing something about a beta version.
about 2 months ago
If you were feeling optimistic, you could say that it shows how many people read the site and are enthusiastic about the game, even if they don’t usually have anything to say. Of course, you could just as easily say that it shows that people just don’t care enough to give praise or criticism unless there’s something in it for them. Your call, really.
about 2 months ago
I wish this game will be release on Christmas!
about 2 months ago
Yeah chaos, pretty surprising how many so fast. But lurkers can be legit fans too >=).
Say Garin, I remember you were musing about possibly making godfall an indie game that wasn’t freeware or whatever. But I don’t recall your opinion on the matter for chronicles? Either way I’ll get em both, but not until after the holidays since its a money sink >=P. Though yeah, I realize a full release is not gonna happen before then at this point.
about 2 months ago
It has been a huge response!
Ghaleon: Chronicles is a free webgame in the vein of the earlier games. There may be “premium content” you can unlock for a few dollars, I haven’t decided. Nothing too extreme.
about 2 months ago
I would love to get in the beta. Also if you do happen to add premium content, I would definitely pay for it.
about 2 months ago
I love to get in the beta. I have played the first game for quite sometime, and visit this site quite often.
I also know some programming. I’m a computer science major
about 2 months ago
Loved the first 2 games, spent WEEKS on the second one going on infinite floors with highest difficulty! definitely want in!
about 2 months ago
I’ve been checking this sit for months, and just made this acount to try the beta test. I’m not an experienced gamer or anything, but I loved monsters’ den and am good at ideas and suggestions. I’ll do anything to help get the game up and running!
about 2 months ago
If there is any room left in the beta, I would love to try it out. If not, could I request that people be allowed to post pictures for the non beta users? I’ve been a lurker on this blog since the beginning of BoD and still play your games all the time. They are amazing, and I would love to be one of the people to help work out all the kinks for you. Anything at all to give something back to you in return for what you give us.
about 2 months ago
Expressing interest
about 2 months ago
I’d like to express my interest in the beta. Been following the games for a while now.
about 2 months ago
Hey i hope its not to late but ive been a huge monster den gamer for about 2 years ive played though both of them many many many times (about 17) and i have been checking in almost weekly to see if godfall was out yet. I have a vast rpg history. and i know how to give constructive ctriticism.
about 2 months ago
i would like to test the beta, i was one of the winners of the name thing and i have been a fan of monsters den for a while now, i am sure many of the requests to play the beta will look like this so here is a zoidburg so i can stand out (\/)(;,,;)(\/) i hope u choose me
about 2 months ago
I’d like in on the beta.
about 2 months ago
Oh no! This always ruined games a bit for me, knowing that I could never quite complete everything while maintaining my frugality. Not to say that I don’t want to support you, but I’d rather have shameless advertisements strewn throughout the landscape than pay-to-unlock content. Whatever you decide, I hope that there isn’t too much of this (like you say, “nothing too extreme”) for instance have the unlockable content be a new pair of underwear or something.
about 2 months ago
Hey! I would love to help you testing the game in the beta. Im following your blog since u start the projekt “godfall”. Im an expierienced beta tester. If u need need me, i would love to help you out.
Greez
about 2 months ago
I enjoyed both Monster’s Den and Book of Dread a great deal and think they are better-designed and executed than the vast majority of other flash games. Since I’m thinking about getting in to game development it would be really nice to get some insight into this process.
Unfortunately, I have a full-time job (and other I need to do) so I couldn’t devote a lot of time to beta-testing. Also, part of me would rather wait and play the completed game.
about 2 months ago
I hope test the game.
about 2 months ago
I’d also like to participate in the beta.
Been following you for a little more than a year now waiting for a sequel to Book of Dread.
about 2 months ago
I, too, would like to play the Beta. Long time patron and fan, registered to get in on this…
thanks, Roc
about 2 months ago
i would like to get in the beta.. i’ve MD:BoD for the whole year waiting for this game, and i love your games.. please let in your beta.
i’m an active bug reporter too…
about 2 months ago
I would also like to play in the beta.
about 2 months ago
I invited all my friends to monster’s den dunno how long time ago. And we like it so much. Im just instant checked all news about chronicles on browser start so I wish beta so much
>: D
about 2 months ago
Wow, lots of fans and we all love the game so I don’t possibly know what could qualify one person from the next… But I have lot’s of time recovering from a motor vehicle accident to beta a game I have cherished over the years.
PS: If sympathy isn’t one of those things I will accept pity
about 2 months ago
Me too! Monster’s Den is one of my absolute favorite flash games of all time!
I actually have some QA experience as well, and am happy to help make the beta the best it can be.
about 2 months ago
Hello! I would like to claim my interest in joining the team of beta-testers. I know Monster’s Den’s games and come back to them from time to time. And i can’t wait for release.;p
about 2 months ago
Unbelievably psyched. This may be the last best hope for party-based turn-based dungeon crawl.
about 2 months ago
Am i too late? I love your game … Please let me in …
about 2 months ago
I would love to be part of the beta… i have been checking this site for 9 month almost every day and am so excited that is finally happening. I’ve also helped in quite a few alphas and closed betas for other games, so i can give you some qualified feedback
about 2 months ago
please~~~~~~~~~~i love u~~~~~~
about 2 months ago
Boo hoo, you have to pay. Let’s assume there will be premium content – you got the rest of the game for FREE, and you didn’t even have to do anything for it? Isn’t it selfish to say Premium Stuff is bad? You get the thumb and don’t thank, but claim the whole hand.
about 2 months ago
Oh, I regret that I didn’t visit your site yesterday. I hope that there is some chance for me too
I love the Monster’s Den series and I’d like to help you in the beta.
about 2 months ago
Very interested in this, please let me participate
about 2 months ago
Is it too late to beta? Consider my interest expressed.