Well currently the client and server is written in VB6, so it can't handle a lot of data at once, But I'm rewriting everything in C++ which will increase the amount of players/data and speed of the client and server. But when the Open Beta is released, it will be in vb6. After I release that I'll finish up the C++ version which will be the final release.
Well, I'd say your going to have to wait another week or so for the open beta. I'm trying to finish up all the towns/classes and everything so people have things to do when they begin playing.
Oh and corbo, your not missing any new version of the beta. It's not out yet but should be in a week or so.