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[Vano]

How to claim your HoM rewards:

https://www.guildwars2.com/en/news/claiming-your-hall-of-monuments-rewards/

 

[zlatko]

I got the 12 dollar pre-order discount on mine, but there is no early access, unfortunately.

Damn shame.

Is it true if you just do a regular pre-order of 5 bucks at Gamestop though you can get in 1 day early instead of the 3 ?

 

[JonCha]

How to claim your HoM rewards:

https://www.guildwars2.com/en/news/claiming-your-hall-of-monuments-rewards/

Still want to know how I can link my Guild Wars account.

 

[B00TE]

Damn shame.

Is it true if you just do a regular pre-order of 5 bucks at Gamestop though you can get in 1 day early instead of the 3 ?

Yep. Least it was the case for my brother, got one last weekend.

 

[zlatko]

How to claim your HoM rewards:

https://www.guildwars2.com/en/news/claiming-your-hall-of-monuments-rewards/

Hm. I played GW1, but don't think I did past the vanilla game pre any expansions. I no longer have the disc either, so I'm guessing I can't get in on this without "eye of the north?"

 

[zlatko]

Yep. Least it was the case for my brother, got one last weekend.

Okay cool. Just confused how it will work though. Put in a code on Monday and it'll only let you have 24 hour access before you have to put in the disc key Tuesday?

 

[mainframe]

So is it true, the servers might come up 3 hours early on the 25th?

 

[B00TE]

Okay cool. Just confused how it will work though. Put in a code on Monday and it'll only let you have 24 hour access before you have to put in the disc key Tuesday?

I think so. That depends if Anet gives you any kind of 'grace' period to get your copy. When Tera released, we got an extra day or two to get our keys.

 

[fluffydelusions]

So is it true, the servers might come up 3 hours early on the 25th?

Yes it is...this would actually be the 24th though if you are west coast in US

 

[fluffydelusions]

So if I want to snatch my character name as soon as the servers go live I quickly skip to the end of character creation and name a random character and that name is reserved for my account for 24 hours upon deletion of said character?

I've heard that is how it works

 

[Proven]

So if I want to snatch my character name as soon as the servers go live I quickly skip to the end of character creation and name a random character and that name is reserved for my account for 24 hours upon deletion of said character?

Exactly

 

[Proven]

Okay cool. Just confused how it will work though. Put in a code on Monday and it'll only let you have 24 hour access before you have to put in the disc key Tuesday?

You'll have a little more than just 24 hours, but you will have a limited time before getting locked out.

 

[Fine Ham Abounds]

I signed up on the GAFguild site, so I'll either see you all in-game, or be a creepy lurker keeping tabs on your progress.

 

[Forkball]

Hmm, I wonder if it's worth maxing out trait trees. You can only max out two by level 80, and you only have enough to get two more skills. I think I want to focus on power and vitality with my thief, but that might make him more of a tanky character. Oh well, I'm probably not good enough to solo people outta nowhere so I need as much health as I can get.

 

[Osaka]

So is it true, the servers might come up 3 hours early on the 25th?

Pre-Purchase with 3-Day Headstart: Everyone who pre-purchased Guild Wars 2 will enjoy three full days of Headstart Access. The three-day Headstart Access will officially begin at 0:00 AM Pacific time (GMT -7:00) on 25 August. However, please note that in order to ensure that we’re fully prepared for that fateful hour we may bring servers online up to 3 hours prior. If you’re a player committed to getting in first to grab that character name of your dreams you’ll want to be keeping an eye on things during that time period.

So, yes.

 

[Dmax3901]

Last week I had no inclination to buy this game. I just bought it. Fucking hype, huh.

 

[Violet_0]

Hmm, I wonder if it's worth maxing out trait trees. You can only max out two by level 80, and you only have enough to get two more skills. I think I want to focus on power and vitality with my thief, but that might make him more of a tanky character. Oh well, I'm probably not good enough to solo people outta nowhere so I need as much health as I can get.

well, depends on your profession and build. Sometimes it's only worth taking 15 points in a tree, sometimes you want 30.

regarding 'tanking', I think that high toughness and persistent healing effects (like regeneration) trump large health pools there.

 

[flyinpiranha]

So is it true, the servers might come up 3 hours early on the 25th?

It's a true possibility.

 

[fluffydelusions]

well, depends on your profession and build. Sometimes it's only worth taking 15 points in a tree, sometimes you want 30.

regarding 'tanking', I think that high toughness and persistent healing effects (like regeneration) trump large health pools there.

Same. Guardian reminds me of a Paladin in WoW...that's why I like that class. tank + healing == win

 

[mainframe]

yay, no staying up to 3 am .. only 12 =)

 

[fluffydelusions]

yay, no staying up to 3 am .. only 12 =)

You HOPE

 

[Forkball]

well, depends on your profession and build. Sometimes it's only worth taking 15 points in a tree, sometimes you want 30.

regarding 'tanking', I think that high toughness and persistent healing effects (like regeneration) trump large health pools there.

Yeah, I just read that armor refers to general defense while health is related to single big attacks. I guess I'll figure it out as I go along, it's not like I will hit level 80 this weekend (although I fear some will).

 

[Mr. Luchador]

I'm surprised how much Health, toughness and Regen Rangers seem to be able to pool up.

 

[zlatko]

So I watched a few videos of Engineer and I'm confused why most battles I don't see them using big ass muskets, and instead I see streams of fire and green gas.

 

[fluffydelusions]

Looks like people are starting to get their copies in the mail:

http://www.guildwars2guru.com/topic/52764-look-what-arrived-in-the-mail-post-your-gw2-box/

 

[beanman25]

Didn't know much about this game, but yesterday out of nowhere I received an invite to the headstart program with a key for the game! Pretty excited, but never played GW1 or any of this beta.

 

[thetrin]

Yeah, I just read that armor refers to general defense while health is related to single big attacks. I guess I'll figure it out as I go along, it's not like I will hit level 80 this weekend (although I fear some will).

Imo, those that do are doing themselves a disservice. GW2 is best enjoyed at a slow pace, where you can observe and take in all the details, nooks and crannies.

 

[Tadale]

Here's a stupid question: Is it too late to get in on the early weekend thing?

 

[Weltall Zero]

I bought TERA and stopped playing less than a month after because I can't bother with repetitive questing. My question is, do you think I will love Guild Wars 2 even though I never played the first one and I'm not that into MMORPGs?

If you played Tera for a month you have way more tolerance for MMO shit than me, and most people I know. It took me ten minutes of late beta testing to realize the game was incredibly boring, and even forcing myself to play to see if it got much better, I could only stand a couple of hours before uninstalling.

Seriously, the starting experience in Tera is the most terrible, repetitive, boring questing experience I've had in my life, and I've tried over ten MMOs, both pay and free. Ugh.

 

[Neckbeard]

Here's a stupid question: Is it too late to get in on the early weekend thing?

No.

https://buy.guildwars2.com/en/buy/digital-edition

 

[LumpOfCole]

Here's a stupid question: Is it too late to get in on the early weekend thing?

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008MAYXI0/?tag=neogaf0e-20

Doesn't look like it!

Don't worry about deciding between standard and digital deluxe - there's a $20 upgrade to the digital deluxe in game if you want to go that route later.

 

[Keasar]

Looks like people are starting to get their copies in the mail:

http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/7244/gw2ce.jpg[IMG]

[url]http://www.guildwars2guru.com/topic/52764-look-what-arrived-in-the-mail-post-your-gw2-box/[/url][/QUOTE]

Got mine on Monday. :)
[url]http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=41245857&postcount=123[/url]
[QUOTE][IMG]http://i.imgur.com/4mlCl.jpg

Still absolutely love the detail they put in on the paintwork. Maybe a little rough on the armor but the head is excellent.

 

[HappyPuppy]

So I've decided the race, sex and professions I want but now I need to come up with funny, cute or cool names (Have 3 out of 5)

Human Female Thief
Human Male Engineer
Sylvari Female Elementalist
Asura Female Guardian
Norn Male or Female Warrior

Sadly I wish I had more Males in this game but don't like the models, they are very pretty and unattractive for me (want more rugged men) but the females are very attractive (lovely features, cool hair etc).
So I will see you guys in the game where we furiously click log in and we get an error message, disconnects and/or lag. Hopefully it's playable.

 

[Tadale]

No.

https://buy.guildwars2.com/en/buy/digital-edition

Cool. Thanks guys.

 

[Hawkian]

I wonder how long till anet puts in some sort indicator on the map that shows when or who will start a dynamic event

wait what?

 

[thetrin]

Doesn't that defeat the purpose of a DYNAMIC event?

 

[chiablo]

Completely off-topic, but I love all the doggie avatars people have. :3

 

[Vossler]

I am getting excited......CAN'T WAIT...even though I will only be able to play Friday night...whomp whomp...

 

[perfect free]

Last week I had no inclination to buy this game. I just bought it. Fucking hype, huh.

Yup, same here. Come into thread mildly curious about game, leave* $60 poorer.

*

Spoiler

and by "leave" I really mean "refresh thread constantly"

 

[vaelic]

So is it true, the servers might come up 3 hours early on the 25th?

wink wink

 

[fluffydelusions]

Er wut...another stress tonight at 9:10 PST??
http://www.guildwars2guru.com/topic/52628-stress-test-910-pacific-time-tonight/

Posted Today, 04:06 AM
Much as we love to troll you guys, this isn't trolling. There is a stress test starting in just a few minutes to help do a little bit of last minute testing. Begins at 9:10 PM Pacific Time, which is just about.....now!

 

[nataku]

Er wut...another stress tonight at 9:10 PST??
http://www.guildwars2guru.com/topic/52628-stress-test-910-pacific-time-tonight/

That was last night.

 

[Boogdud]

Completely off-topic, but I love all the doggie avatars people have. :3

Thanks for reminding me! Normally it would be of one of my corgi pups, but I'll use Char Dog instead, in an almost, kind of related way... If you added another "r" maybe. >.>

 

[fluffydelusions]

That was last night.

Ah ok

 

[zlatko]

Yup, same here. Come into thread mildly curious about game, leave* $60 poorer.

*

Spoiler

and by "leave" I really mean "refresh thread constantly"

I'm in the same boat. I'm going to trade in games tomorrow at Gstop to fully pay the game off. xD

 

[fluffydelusions]

Wonder how accurate(updated) this site is:
http://www.gw2guilds.org/servers/us?sort=guilds&order=desc

 

[flyinpiranha]

I hear at 9PM PST they are letting the glorious master Charr race have access, but all others are at midnight.

 

[Jack_AG]

Damn... 12 fps on my 2010 macbook air, everything on low. Specs are a little bit above minimum, so i was hoping for 30 fps...

Guess i will have to wait some years to play the game...

You actually might get better performance dual booting Linux and using Wine. Just a thought...

 

[vaelic]

does GW2 have player housing and if not have they alluded to it for the future?

 

[Osaka]

Since I can't fucking decide between Thief and Ranger, let's do it this way.

Which one of these classes is more efficient in all aspects of the game? PvE, structured PvP, WvWvW?