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On August 09 2012 17:49 Sid(TB) wrote:can i get a confirm theres gonna be a stress test tommarow at noon pst? and a link?  i'd love to play since i preordered but havnt gotten to play it yet in any of the BWE's
Here is confirmation:
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151050428074209&set=a.135044094208.103264.114036714208&type=1
"We will be conducting a stress test on Thursday, August 9 from 12:00 Noon PACIFIC Time to 4:00 PM PACIFIC Time.
We will be actively working on the game during the event, so you might experience connectivity problems or discover features that are not working as designed. Any issues you experience are a result of the rigorous conditions of the stress test, and are in no way representative of the state of the game at launch. By participating in this stress test, you’re helping us make Guild Wars 2 a better game. Thanks for your cooperation—we’ll see you in-game! ~RB2"
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People had any success playing this like slightly subpar graphics cards? Just curious is my Uni laptop can handle it, I can play D3 fine with no lag or any problems with my laptop. Should I be fine?
Still on the fence on whether to get this anyway (my home pc will handle it EZPZ), was a huge guildwars fan but I'm off to uni like a month after release =/. Got 78 days played on it over the 3 years i played it :D.
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On August 09 2012 21:13 Benjef wrote:
People had any success playing this like slightly subpar graphics cards? Just curious is my Uni laptop can handle it, I can play D3 fine with no lag or any problems with my laptop. Should I be fine?
Still on the fence on whether to get this anyway (my home pc will handle it EZPZ), was a huge guildwars fan but I'm off to uni like a month after release =/. Got 78 days played on it over the 3 years i played it :D.
If you have an nVidia graphics card, they recently released a set of beta drivers that have been shown to improve fps drastically.
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On August 09 2012 11:54 djWHEAT wrote:I'm excited to say that I've got a potentially awesome opportunity to stream some GW2 PVP before release. I should have more details soon, but as a MASSIVE fan of the first game, I'm excited. I'll keep you updated 
Please do man. You did an amazing job with your shows back in the day in GW1. I'd love to see something similar return ^___^
Also:
http://noradownedbywheat.ytmnd.com/
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On August 09 2012 20:57 Niio_ wrote:Show nested quote +On August 09 2012 17:49 Sid(TB) wrote:can i get a confirm theres gonna be a stress test tommarow at noon pst? and a link? i'd love to play since i preordered but havnt gotten to play it yet in any of the BWE's Here is confirmation: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151050428074209&set=a.135044094208.103264.114036714208&type=1"We will be conducting a stress test on Thursday, August 9 from 12:00 Noon PACIFIC Time to 4:00 PM PACIFIC Time. We will be actively working on the game during the event, so you might experience connectivity problems or discover features that are not working as designed. Any issues you experience are a result of the rigorous conditions of the stress test, and are in no way representative of the state of the game at launch. By participating in this stress test, you’re helping us make Guild Wars 2 a better game. Thanks for your cooperation—we’ll see you in-game! ~RB2"
thanks! ya i dont use facebook so i missed that news post, you'd think they'd post that on there main site
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On August 09 2012 21:13 Benjef wrote:
People had any success playing this like slightly subpar graphics cards? Just curious is my Uni laptop can handle it, I can play D3 fine with no lag or any problems with my laptop. Should I be fine?
Still on the fence on whether to get this anyway (my home pc will handle it EZPZ), was a huge guildwars fan but I'm off to uni like a month after release =/. Got 78 days played on it over the 3 years i played it :D.
I was able to play the beta on an Intel HD 3000 integrated graphics card. I also have an i5 Sandy Bridge processor and 6 gigs of RAM.
In the beta, I got great framerate on the lowest settings, and I was able to get decent framerate when bumping a few settings up a few notches like shadows and textures.
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So, is it worth me getting this game? I tire of WoW and its clones, i absolutely loved GW's PvP and the only reason i played SWTOR for 3 months was that its PvP was considerably more "objective" based then WoW's (i felt, no flame war)
How is the PvE? is the new system alot more intuitive and less repetitive then WoW-likes? I hear its just randomly walking about and running into events - that sounds pretty perfect to me, or is it all very repetitive and not like this?
PvP? On par with GW1's? good for competitive play? how is the wvwvw for casual play?
Ive watched some videos and everything but i wanted some opinions on whether i would actually enjoy it, i keep buying WoW clone MMO's and unsubbing so quickly, its a waste of cash tbh.
I really want this game to be good enough to live up to its predesessors heritage, im playing through the first with my wife again atm :D
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You really shouldn't ask us to predict whether GW2's pvp will be on par with GW1's pvp with only 3 weekends worth of experience behind us.
The pve is indeed as you described. Run around, find shit to do. Not as obviously repetitive as other MMO's.
Keep in mind that you'll only be buying the game once (or twice, if you're playing with your wife) and there's no subscription fee. You have no obligations to play due to any subscription fee. I think it's worth it.
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Does anyone know if opitimization is in yet? I haven't played since the first beta event, just haven't had the time. Just wondering if I should make time for todays Stress Test, as I'm really curious how the game will preform.
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On August 10 2012 02:04 Firebolt145 wrote:
You really shouldn't ask us to predict whether GW2's pvp will be on par with GW1's pvp with only 3 weekends worth of experience behind us.
The pve is indeed as you described. Run around, find shit to do. Not as obviously repetitive as other MMO's.
Keep in mind that you'll only be buying the game once (or twice, if you're playing with your wife) and there's no subscription fee. You have no obligations to play due to any subscription fee. I think it's worth it.
You misunderstood, i wasnt asking a comparison of indepth, more one of style.
Does it play out like GW did, or play out like WoW does? its basically a question of organisation versus zerging on a location (or two!)
Yeah the non-subs does add something to it i suppose, and the pve does seem quite refreshing.
Ive been fixed on buying this for so long, but having second thoughts as i think of all the MMO's ive been through this last year lol
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On August 10 2012 02:43 Capped wrote:Show nested quote +On August 10 2012 02:04 Firebolt145 wrote:
You really shouldn't ask us to predict whether GW2's pvp will be on par with GW1's pvp with only 3 weekends worth of experience behind us.
The pve is indeed as you described. Run around, find shit to do. Not as obviously repetitive as other MMO's.
Keep in mind that you'll only be buying the game once (or twice, if you're playing with your wife) and there's no subscription fee. You have no obligations to play due to any subscription fee. I think it's worth it. You misunderstood, i wasnt asking a comparison of indepth, more one of style. Does it play out like GW did, or play out like WoW does? its basically a question of organisation versus zerging on a location (or two!) Yeah the non-subs does add something to it i suppose, and the pve does seem quite refreshing. Ive been fixed on buying this for so long, but having second thoughts as i think of all the MMO's ive been through this last year lol
There is a seriously endless amount of videos and blogs and podcasts about Gw2, do some research.
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I will be streaming during most of the stress test later today, Thursday, August 9th. It will be featuring a mix of PvP, exploring the various jumping puzzles, or maybe just trying out some different builds for the professions. Viewers can request what you want to see and I, within reason, will happily oblige. :D
If you're interested in seeing a specific profession or spec/build/weapon setup for a profession or just want to get a feel for the game and get some idea of whether it's for you or not... Join us and interact with myself and the other viewers. I will gladly answer any questions asked and give my feedback on certain aspects of the game.
Whether you want to see some knowledge bombs dropped on those that are ill-exposed, or just hang out with some other GW2 geeks, all are welcome. We hope to see you guys in the chat room or on the battlefield. Thanks for your time, guys!
http://www.twitch.tv/tehmaker
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Lalalaland34510 Posts
On August 10 2012 02:43 Capped wrote:Show nested quote +On August 10 2012 02:04 Firebolt145 wrote:
You really shouldn't ask us to predict whether GW2's pvp will be on par with GW1's pvp with only 3 weekends worth of experience behind us.
The pve is indeed as you described. Run around, find shit to do. Not as obviously repetitive as other MMO's.
Keep in mind that you'll only be buying the game once (or twice, if you're playing with your wife) and there's no subscription fee. You have no obligations to play due to any subscription fee. I think it's worth it. You misunderstood, i wasnt asking a comparison of indepth, more one of style. Does it play out like GW did, or play out like WoW does? its basically a question of organisation versus zerging on a location (or two!) Yeah the non-subs does add something to it i suppose, and the pve does seem quite refreshing. Ive been fixed on buying this for so long, but having second thoughts as i think of all the MMO's ive been through this last year lol
There's sPvP and WvWvW. I guess sPvP can be organised while WvWvW can be zerging.
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On August 10 2012 02:45 Esoterikk wrote:Show nested quote +On August 10 2012 02:43 Capped wrote:On August 10 2012 02:04 Firebolt145 wrote:
You really shouldn't ask us to predict whether GW2's pvp will be on par with GW1's pvp with only 3 weekends worth of experience behind us.
The pve is indeed as you described. Run around, find shit to do. Not as obviously repetitive as other MMO's.
Keep in mind that you'll only be buying the game once (or twice, if you're playing with your wife) and there's no subscription fee. You have no obligations to play due to any subscription fee. I think it's worth it. You misunderstood, i wasnt asking a comparison of indepth, more one of style. Does it play out like GW did, or play out like WoW does? its basically a question of organisation versus zerging on a location (or two!) Yeah the non-subs does add something to it i suppose, and the pve does seem quite refreshing. Ive been fixed on buying this for so long, but having second thoughts as i think of all the MMO's ive been through this last year lol There is a seriously endless amount of videos and blogs and podcasts about Gw2, do some research.
But well, you see, i asked for opinions, so that i could actually ask and get opinions on my questions. I have seen the videos, i have indeed seen the PvP, but nobody has actually explained the "feel" of it to me. Im sorry?
On August 10 2012 01:40 Capped wrote:
Ive watched some videos and everything but i wanted some opinions on whether i would actually enjoy it
I guess i'll buy it and find out, as im asking a bad question
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Anyone able to get in ATM?? just finally finished DLing the client and waiting for the stress test to start.
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On August 10 2012 04:07 Br33zyy wrote:
Anyone able to get in ATM?? just finally finished DLing the client and waiting for the stress test to start.
I can't get on, getting bunch of different errors. Although I only bought the game last week so this is my first time trying, not sure if it's an issue at my end or not.
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No, i get the same errors. servers must be stressed out atm lol.
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On August 10 2012 04:09 Vaelone wrote:Show nested quote +On August 10 2012 04:07 Br33zyy wrote:
Anyone able to get in ATM?? just finally finished DLing the client and waiting for the stress test to start. I can't get on, getting bunch of different errors. Although I only bought the game last week so this is my first time trying, not sure if it's an issue at my end or not.
Yea same here.. these next couple of hours IS my beta. 
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We are restarting the servers. The stress test will restart at 12:30. (20 minutes from now.) ~RB2
Quoted from their Facebook, posted 2 minutes ago.
So 3:30pm EST.
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On August 10 2012 03:57 Capped wrote:Show nested quote +On August 10 2012 02:45 Esoterikk wrote:On August 10 2012 02:43 Capped wrote:On August 10 2012 02:04 Firebolt145 wrote:
You really shouldn't ask us to predict whether GW2's pvp will be on par with GW1's pvp with only 3 weekends worth of experience behind us.
The pve is indeed as you described. Run around, find shit to do. Not as obviously repetitive as other MMO's.
Keep in mind that you'll only be buying the game once (or twice, if you're playing with your wife) and there's no subscription fee. You have no obligations to play due to any subscription fee. I think it's worth it. You misunderstood, i wasnt asking a comparison of indepth, more one of style. Does it play out like GW did, or play out like WoW does? its basically a question of organisation versus zerging on a location (or two!) Yeah the non-subs does add something to it i suppose, and the pve does seem quite refreshing. Ive been fixed on buying this for so long, but having second thoughts as i think of all the MMO's ive been through this last year lol There is a seriously endless amount of videos and blogs and podcasts about Gw2, do some research. But well, you see, i asked for opinions, so that i could actually ask and get opinions on my questions. I have seen the videos, i have indeed seen the PvP, but nobody has actually explained the "feel" of it to me. Im sorry? Show nested quote +On August 10 2012 01:40 Capped wrote:
Ive watched some videos and everything but i wanted some opinions on whether i would actually enjoy it I guess i'll buy it and find out, as im asking a bad question
It really will be worth it. I doubt you will be unable to find some part of the game that you'll enjoy. And hey, it's FREE! You can stop playing and come back to it 3 months from now after you've tried something else out and suddenly get that MMO craving.
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