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Guild Wars 2 Launch Date announced: August 28th, 2012
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Weltall Zero
Member
So very sorry to hear about that.
I hope it's nothing on the serious end of the scale, and that he eventually gets better. My sympathies. As for the beta keys, I secured a couple extra from the link provided by Anoregon; I'm guessing you did too or got that one from Dinosaur Tamer.
Perfect timing; I've been wanting to share mine on this very issue for a while.
As, I'm guessing, several other European GAF members, I'm faced with the decision whether to roll on Gates of Madness, or whatever the Euro GAF server is. This choice is made perhaps less critical by the fact, as we know, that this only really affects WvW; still, the thing is that one of the things I look forward the most, is to WvW alongside Hawkian, Retro, Jira, and all the awesome guys I've met here in this and the other threads. Sure, we can still play PvE, explore dungeons together, etc. (and don't get me wrong, that's awesome), but conquering a keep alongside these people would really be cool.
On the other hand, there's several cons to that; possible lag (even though I didn't notice almost any at all in BWE2), time schedules not matching those of the main population of the server (though it might work in one's favor; valley hours would be a great time to see the consequences of failed events, or stealthily conquer forts), etc.
The alternative, playing in the Euro GAF server, could also offer benefits, like knowing GAF members (and even non-GAFfers) from the Euro zone; perhaps even from our own countries or even cities. Some might go on to become real life friends, it's happened to me and to several friends of mine in WoW. There's also the thing about having people on schedules more or less similar to your own, although in this game I don't think it's so critical as in other MMOs (no more "looking for tank" crap). The disadvantage is that, if shadows of doubt are cast about the long-term viability of even the US GAF guild, the EU one seems almost doomed from the beginning. I realize this could, in fact, be a self-fulfilling prophecy if most EuroGAFers think this way and simply roll US from the start.
So... I don't know. I really don't; I keep going back and forward on this. I was planning to play most of this BWE trying to WvW with you guys; one, to make up my mind of whether doing it is worth rolling in the US server; two, to measure exactly how different lag is from an EU server to an US one (not sure if GW2 has an in-game ping meter); and three and perhaps most importantly, because if I finally decide not to, then this BWE will be my last chance to play WvW with you all. :/
I don't think they did, but the link is awesome, thanks a lot! I already secured a couple for emergencies and sent the link itself to those of my friends who could be interested.
01DragonFly
Member
I just opened the GW2 client(love the GW2 logo and theme) and is downloading some files , current status is 400 MB and is at 20% so probably is between 1 and 2 GB.
just letting know for those that have slow connections so when the beta gets closer you do not have to download all the files ,just the ones that are missing.
edit: getting some errors just close the client and open again. It start at 0% but the number of files to download gets lower .
just letting know for those that have slow connections so when the beta gets closer you do not have to download all the files ,just the ones that are missing.
edit: getting some errors just close the client and open again. It start at 0% but the number of files to download gets lower .
They seem to have updated the launcher too. You put your login info in the launcher itself now.
:-( that we can no longer launch the game unless an event is going.
Although, now getting into the game is even faster. Load it up, checks for updates, click play, and you should be at the character select. Yay efficiency! Also, what's the possibility this means they put in logout to character select for BWE3?
Although, now getting into the game is even faster. Load it up, checks for updates, click play, and you should be at the character select. Yay efficiency! Also, what's the possibility this means they put in logout to character select for BWE3?
thetrin
Hail, peons, for I have come as ambassador from the great and bountiful Blueberry Butt Explosion
Awesome! Managed to snag a key for my roommate. Thanks!
So very sorry to hear about that.
As for the beta keys, I secured a couple extra from the link provided by Anoregon; I'm guessing you did too or got that one from Dinosaur Tamer.
Perfect timing; I've been wanting to share mine on this very issue for a while.
As, I'm guessing, several other European GAF members, I'm faced with the decision whether to roll on Gates of Madness, or whatever the Euro GAF server is. This choice is made perhaps less critical by the fact, as we know, that this only really affects WvW; still, the thing is that one of the things I look forward the most, is to WvW alongside Hawkian, Retro, Jira, and all the awesome guys I've met here in this and the other threads. Sure, we can still play PvE, explore dungeons together, etc. (and don't get me wrong, that's awesome), but conquering a keep alongside these people would really be cool.
On the other hand, there's several cons to that; possible lag (even though I didn't notice almost any at all in BWE2), time schedules not matching those of the main population of the server (though it might work in one's favor; valley hours would be a great time to see the consequences of failed events, or stealthily conquer forts), etc.
The alternative, playing in the Euro GAF server, could also offer benefits, like knowing GAF members (and even non-GAFfers) from the Euro zone; perhaps even from our own countries or even cities. Some might go on to become real life friends, it's happened to me and to several friends of mine in WoW. There's also the thing about having people on schedules more or less similar to your own, although in this game I don't think it's so critical as in other MMOs (no more "looking for tank" crap). The disadvantage is that, if shadows of doubt are cast about the long-term viability of even the US GAF guild, the EU one seems almost doomed from the beginning. I realize this could, in fact, be a self-fulfilling prophecy if most EuroGAFers think this way and simply roll US from the start.
So... I don't know. I really don't; I keep going back and forward on this. I was planning to play most of this BWE trying to WvW with you guys; one, to make up my mind of whether doing it is worth rolling in the US server; two, to measure exactly how different lag is from an EU server to an US one (not sure if GW2 has an in-game ping meter); and three and perhaps most importantly, because if I finally decide not to, then this BWE will be my last chance to play WvW with you all. :/
I don't think they did, but the link is awesome, thanks a lot! I already secured a couple for emergencies and sent the link itself to those of my friends who could be interested.
I feel the same. I'm going back and forth cause i want to play with the GAF guys but, i think i'm leaning towards EU server now due to friend commitments among other things. I hope not all EU GAFers opt for the US server and that we are atleast represented on a EU server in some sense. It will just be a bit more tight-nit, which in a way, could be beneficial. If i have to represent on my own, i will do us proud GAF!
theMrCravens
Member
Wow. Huge client update.
It's getting closer guys.
It's getting closer guys.
Got one, thanks!
Less than a week before we get to play again. WOOOO!!!!
I'm so fucked... Goin' on a holiday with my GF... ah well, at least I'll still have vacation upon release.
LumpOfCole
Member
New launcher with grayed out 'Play' button means I can't go to the in-game login screen to hear the music anymore
So the other day I broke down and bought one of the charr plushies. It was so cute I took it out for photos in the most GW2ish places I could find:
The full album's on Flickr.
The full album's on Flickr.
FunkyMunkey
Banned
Is it safe to install the beta in the programs folder? Horribly dumb question, but I thought I remember someone mentioning it causes problems... >_>
This has been me the last two BWEs. This one? Fuck no. Taking Friday off from work and I'm going to play this game for three days straight. To say I am psyched is a damned understatement of monumental proportions.
We won't know if it's an issue until the beta forums go up a day or so before, good thing is if it is still an issue you can simply move the folder without any problems.
man that guy pumps out content like there is no tomorrow, now that is a guild wars fan lol.
so the orr end-game stuff is literally like a huge open raid? fuuuuuu i want this game now!
FunkyMunkey
Banned
Ahhhh awesome. Thanks!
Orr sounds so impressive, it makes all the prior calls of concern over a lack of endgame seem absolutely ridiculous in retrospect. I'm really hoping they go balls-to-the-wall with that place - like it sounds. I want to be in a fucking war.
EDIT: Was watching someone creating a Norn and the opening cinematic makes me laugh in one part. You know, the Norn are so tough, so fearless... and they're talking about the dragon and how the spirits came to them in their greatest hour of need. "[And] we heard the voices of the spirits calling us South, away from certain annihilation..." and I'm like, "So... your spirits basically told you to tuck your tail between your legs and hoof it?"
Out of Working Order
Member
hey hey hey this doesnt need to get dirty, dont you be talkin smack about my boys!
norn story line is a bit cheap to me , atleast in the beginning i havent played much of there personal story. even though so far i dont like there story i do plan on my main to be a norn warrior.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUWjVzYqgZs&list=UUUyXlWvLWXkI5Y-EhfTG1Lw&index=0&feature=plcp
cool looking armor on norns
RepairmanJack
Member
Probably way late to this, haven't stayed up to date with the thread much, but the new launcher update is pretty cool. Not sure what the point of the login on the launcher is though.
It's one less step you have to do to get in game. We'll likely be put right to the character select now.
Complistic
Member
I liked the login screen
I liked the login screen
It was nice. I do wonder if they'll still have some kind of splash screen that transitions to the char select.
I miss my pretty pretty music
You mean you will buy it for me? Awesome! Thanks buddy
Considering you can't actually click play, there's no way of knowing that.
"play" just gives an error atm.
Most likely we wont have a login screen anymore due to login now being in the launcher.
Weltall Zero
Member
I liked the login screen
I loved it. The artwork effect behind the "2" was quite artsy, and the music was perfect. The music, I'm guessing, won't be entirely gone, as there's still character selection and creation, but if the login screen itself is gone for good, I'll really miss it.
That is interesting. I wonder if it only appears when you're targetting a Necro, or does it also show up when playing one. Also, I wonder if it shows up only in Death Shroud or always. The bar is full int hat screenshot, so I'm going for "always".
I'm still thinking about it myself. It seems I have convinced exactly zero of my friends to play it (using the NVidia key giveaway as a last chance), so I don't have any commitments myself there. Again, it's a really awesome thing that we can visit other servers and this is only an issue for WvW; I still envision GAF as a single, worldwide guild.
Started watching it, seems really interesting (the background artwork is a REALLY nice touch). I'm watching it as soon as I post this. I see it's about the Unseen Ones; this'll come in handy, as GW1 lore is still where I have the most knowledge gaps, since all of it comes from the wikis.
So the other day I broke down and bought one of the charr plushies. It was so cute I took it out for photos in the most GW2ish places I could find:
That is pure gold, really
Considering how epic WvW already feels at times, Orrr is bound to be really something.
There is an issue there, and that is that of the three Norn described in the books, their style of "valor" is quite different. Some of them border on the suicidal and would never flee from a dragon or a dragon minion; others are much more level-headed. Still, in the books it is described that some Norn still regularly try to defeat Jormag and his lieutenants, but they invariably lose, adding themselves to its army. Since that army was already quite large to begin with, it's not unreasonable to think that many Norn, indeed, did stand their ground against Jormag the very first time, with predictable results. So, the current Norn are those who followed the "discretion is the better part of valor" motto. Less glamorous, perhaps, but more practical.
fixed
BOOM! Right on my Charr brother!
I'm still torn between races. On the one hand I love the sylvari for their somewhat more exotic appearance and interesting story, on the other hand I love the Norn and Charr for their ferocity.
Hard to make a choice.
Dammit. That link to a WoodenPotatoes video posted here earlier on lore sent me on a two hour marathon through his content, and it is glorious. It has me seriously considering dedicating my weekend to getting the Defender and Guardian titles for all the campaigns, and getting all the skills, armors and weapons for my heroes and myself.
Hot rats?
Fleshfeast
Member
I'm torn between Charr and Asura for my thief. I love everything about the Charr but their size. Even when choosing the smallest height possible, they feel so big and slow.
thetrin
Hail, peons, for I have come as ambassador from the great and bountiful Blueberry Butt Explosion
Just call us the Rat Pack *cue Sinatra music*
Want to hear dat music again? Open up your GW2 shortcut and add -useoldlauncher to the target field. This is mine:
"C:\GW2\Guild Wars 2\Gw2.exe" -useoldlauncher
- In the graphics menu, there is now a autodetect button
- there are two new graphic options - Render Sampling and Post-Processing
- The audio tab looks a bit different and you can now chose an audio device
Render sampling will downscale the resolution lower than the actual resolution for better performance at the obvious sacrifice of graphical quality.
"C:\GW2\Guild Wars 2\Gw2.exe" -useoldlauncher
- In the graphics menu, there is now a autodetect button
- there are two new graphic options - Render Sampling and Post-Processing
- The audio tab looks a bit different and you can now chose an audio device
Render sampling will downscale the resolution lower than the actual resolution for better performance at the obvious sacrifice of graphical quality.