ChangYou (US) announced today the start of the pre-closed beta test of Dragon Oath, a Free-To-Play MMORPG focused on martial arts and community building. Based on the very popular Chinese novel "Tian Long Ba Bu" which may be translated as "Tale of Eight Demigods", it incorporates many missions and activities that follow the original storyline, which has also been adapted to add new features and characters. These elements allow players to develop their own personalized experiences, and also foster virtual social relationships. Visit this website for details.