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Guild Wars 2 Launch Date announced: August 28th, 2012
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Now who's being unfair? I don't have any interest in a strictly regimented guild, but I don't imagine that it's members are slaves to it. Obviously there's an interest in such organizations. Thus, it's a valid choice, as is mine to never be part of one.
Keep in mind, when people think of such guilds that video of the guy screaming at everyone at the top of his lungs is the first thing that comes to mind. Just as I'm sure more casual guilds are perceived as equivalent to a bunch of Leroy Jenkins rushing into oblivion. Both are only true to a point.
LumpOfCole
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echo monster.
MoonLightWave
Member
That's why you test first...
LumpOfCole
Member
I could swear that it was taped instead of live - I can't believe no one told the hosts that the audio was fucked.
Guys, I already bought the game a long time ago. But only managed to play on one of the weekend betas sadly. I feel so left out now. t_t I mean I don't even know where to start. haha I've been reading some of the posts in here and I just don't get most of them (maybe you guys are just hardcore players? 
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Right, the question I wanted to make is: When it launches I just choose the server that the GAF guild is in? Can i change it afterwards? And is there some sort of wiki for me to read to catch up on the news about the game changes, new races, etc?
). Right, the question I wanted to make is: When it launches I just choose the server that the GAF guild is in? Can i change it afterwards? And is there some sort of wiki for me to read to catch up on the news about the game changes, new races, etc?
MoonLightWave
Member
Omg, haha.
LumpOfCole
Member
I've never seen Anet associated with this level of derp before.
Their last stream started out the same way, it only lasted a couple of minutes though.
thetrin
Hail, peons, for I have come as ambassador from the great and bountiful Blueberry Butt Explosion
This needs to happen.
Guys, I already bought the game a long time ago. But only managed to play on one of the weekend betas sadly. I feel so left out now. t_t I mean I don't even know where to start. haha I've been reading some of the posts in here and I just don't get most of them (maybe you guys are just hardcore players?
Right, the question I wanted to make is: When it launches I just choose the server that the GAF guild is in? Can i change it afterwards? And is there some sort of wiki for me to read to catch up on the news about the game changes, new races, etc?
Yes, just choose Stormbluff Isle when you login to create your character. There should be a world choice dialogue box. Afterwards, you can guest on any server for PVE. This means you can go to another world to play on that server in any PVE area. The server you create your character on is your home world and determines who you play for in WvWvW. You can pay a fee to change your home world.
Notes:
-I am hoping they let people change worlds for a bit of time at the start.
-We haven't seen the guest feature functioning yet.
BrettWeir
Member
Guys, I already bought the game a long time ago. But only managed to play on one of the weekend betas sadly. I feel so left out now. t_t I mean I don't even know where to start. haha I've been reading some of the posts in here and I just don't get most of them (maybe you guys are just hardcore players?
Right, the question I wanted to make is: When it launches I just choose the server that the GAF guild is in? Can i change it afterwards? And is there some sort of wiki for me to read to catch up on the news about the game changes, new races, etc?
You can choose the server we are on, yes. I believe there is a grace period for the first week or two in which you can transfer servers for free if you happen to dislike what you originally chose. After that, it will be a purchase the Black Lion Trading Company.
There are no patch notes listed by ANet, if that's what you are looking for. As for news, follow them on Twitter or Facebook.
thetrin
Hail, peons, for I have come as ambassador from the great and bountiful Blueberry Butt Explosion
I'd rather they look at each other. Talking to each other but looking at me would be mad weird.
That's one thing that bothered me about the Cross Counter P4A tutorial videos. The producer kept looking at the camera while talking to Gootecks and I was like "Look at gootecks when you're talking to him, dude!"
Right. Thanks for that.
If you feel confused at all about an element of the game, feel free to ask us. We're not going to jump on you and call you a nub. We're here to help.
Just google or bing - your preference - the GW2 Wiki and read through it a bit on any subjects you are specifically interested in. And go over some of the professions, as some have seen some noticeable refinement and change. If you have any specific questions, please let us know/Guys, I already bought the game a long time ago. But only managed to play on one of the weekend betas sadly. I feel so left out now. t_t I mean I don't even know where to start. haha I've been reading some of the posts in here and I just don't get most of them (maybe you guys are just hardcore players?
Right, the question I wanted to make is: When it launches I just choose the server that the GAF guild is in? Can i change it afterwards? And is there some sort of wiki for me to read to catch up on the news about the game changes, new races, etc?
thetrin
Hail, peons, for I have come as ambassador from the great and bountiful Blueberry Butt Explosion
So Norns are totally inconsequential to the story?
Yeaaaaah talking about Star Trek on the stream? Do it!
LumpOfCole
Member
I lol'd at the idea of a Dragonsword Warehouse
It was such a schoolboy way to end the stream haha.
Out of curiosity, why don't you just do everything with each one?
Because my interest in Engineer is mainly PvP. I'll do PvP with my PvE characters but that's not the main reason I'm playing that class.
Reasonable. Just curious.
D
Deleted member 10571
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is this still going? twitch is so bleh
edit oh i see. meh.
edit oh i see. meh.
ComputerMKII
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Add the official GW2 logo on the top right corner and you've got my new wallpaper.
BrettWeir
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Is it sad that I was sitting here thinking "GOD 2 weeks is going to go by slow as hell!!!!", but THEN another thought popped into my mind that got me all giddy....
The [OT] can be posted by Jira in 1 week, 4 days, and 15 hours from now!!!!
HYPE!!!!!
Nice, Computer. Divinity's Reach is so breathtaking.
The [OT] can be posted by Jira in 1 week, 4 days, and 15 hours from now!!!!
HYPE!!!!!
Nice, Computer. Divinity's Reach is so breathtaking.
Motherfucking Divinity's Reach.
ComputerMKII
Banned
I want Assassin's Creed: Divinity's Reach Edition. Do it now.
Weltall Zero
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Sorry, totally forgot to answer to this!
I tried voice activated (in fact, that's the default, I think), but it was so incredibly sensible that I was always on and driving you guys crazy (not helped by the fact I had a fan on at the time... you know, Madrid summer + no air conditioning :S).
The thing is that I couldn't find a slider to set the voice activation level so that it wasn't on all the time, so I just switched to push-to-talk so that you guys wouldn't have to kill me.
I'll try to mess around with Mumble again when I have the time.
But sPvP isn't the problem at all. If they want to enforce roles/classes in their sPvP team, good for them (that's probably a must, in fact). The problem is that these guys (or at least some members) actively tried to prevent others from playing WvW; in other words, they literally wanted to monopolize it, to the detriment of anyone else in their server. That's actually a step further than militaristic.
To be fair, the guys that made such statements were supposedly expelled from the guild, but both their actions to prevent that as it was happening (read: none) and their dialogue on other matters (the infamous "groupie" quote) seems to imply they're not exactly people normal guys would get along with well.
OK, there's several factors here:
1) Most if not all of us are probably hardcore MMO players. I don't know if you have a background with MMOs, but if you don't, even the common terminology is certainly encyclopaedic and more than intimidating at first. When I started dating my current GF 6 years back, whenever I talked about WoW with a friend, for her, I could as well be speaking in another language.
2) Even for those with extensive MMO knowledge, GW2 is quite different and introduces quite a lot of new concepts and terminology that they might feel lost too.
3) I understand this is all quite a lot to take in and extremely intimidating, but remember the Hitchhiker's Guide's maximum.
4) This is probably a really good start if you have the time and disposition:
http://www.gafguild.com/index.php?threads/guild-wars-2-mass-info-for-the-uninitiated-read-me.16/
5) If you still have any questions, shoot away!
Well, if you want. Nobody is forcing you, and you can do everything with everyone (since the game allows you to visit other people's servers, and play as if it was your own) except for WvW.
You can guest (visit other people's servers) which is more than enough for anything (PvE, dungeons, PvP) except for WvW, since you're representing your home server. You can also move to a different server for a price that depends on the population of the server. ALL of your characters are transferred there, because all of them are in the same server.
There's a comprehensive wiki here:
http://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Main_Page
As for "changes", I suspect you mean from Guild Wars? You're better off forgetting all you know about GW1 except for a few things like the limited ability pallette, the setting and the lore; GW2 is an extremely different game.
I tried voice activated (in fact, that's the default, I think), but it was so incredibly sensible that I was always on and driving you guys crazy
(not helped by the fact I had a fan on at the time... you know, Madrid summer + no air conditioning :S). The thing is that I couldn't find a slider to set the voice activation level so that it wasn't on all the time, so I just switched to push-to-talk so that you guys wouldn't have to kill me.
I'll try to mess around with Mumble again when I have the time.
But sPvP isn't the problem at all. If they want to enforce roles/classes in their sPvP team, good for them (that's probably a must, in fact). The problem is that these guys (or at least some members) actively tried to prevent others from playing WvW; in other words, they literally wanted to monopolize it, to the detriment of anyone else in their server. That's actually a step further than militaristic.
To be fair, the guys that made such statements were supposedly expelled from the guild, but both their actions to prevent that as it was happening (read: none) and their dialogue on other matters (the infamous "groupie" quote) seems to imply they're not exactly people normal guys would get along with well.
Guys, I already bought the game a long time ago. But only managed to play on one of the weekend betas sadly. I feel so left out now. t_t I mean I don't even know where to start. haha I've been reading some of the posts in here and I just don't get most of them (maybe you guys are just hardcore players?
OK, there's several factors here:
1) Most if not all of us are probably hardcore MMO players. I don't know if you have a background with MMOs, but if you don't, even the common terminology is certainly encyclopaedic and more than intimidating at first. When I started dating my current GF 6 years back, whenever I talked about WoW with a friend, for her, I could as well be speaking in another language.
2) Even for those with extensive MMO knowledge, GW2 is quite different and introduces quite a lot of new concepts and terminology that they might feel lost too.
3) I understand this is all quite a lot to take in and extremely intimidating, but remember the Hitchhiker's Guide's maximum.
4) This is probably a really good start if you have the time and disposition:
http://www.gafguild.com/index.php?threads/guild-wars-2-mass-info-for-the-uninitiated-read-me.16/
5) If you still have any questions, shoot away!
Well, if you want. Nobody is forcing you, and you can do everything with everyone (since the game allows you to visit other people's servers, and play as if it was your own) except for WvW.
You can guest (visit other people's servers) which is more than enough for anything (PvE, dungeons, PvP) except for WvW, since you're representing your home server. You can also move to a different server for a price that depends on the population of the server. ALL of your characters are transferred there, because all of them are in the same server.
There's a comprehensive wiki here:
http://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Main_Page
As for "changes", I suspect you mean from Guild Wars? You're better off forgetting all you know about GW1 except for a few things like the limited ability pallette, the setting and the lore; GW2 is an extremely different game.