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The Official Guild Wars 2 thread

The release date will be determined when the beta shows them how much work needs to be done, so there is no release date other than "by the end of 2012". The release date posted by GameStop is a lie (never, ever trust GameStop release dates).
 
If the beta is starting this friday and pre-orders get you in, I may just have to pre-order this before friday.
 
Yea I saw reports around that it comes out later this month just dont know what to believe just want to make sure I get into it cant wait for this game
 
don't rush to pre-purchase the game. there will be other weekend events and key giveaways. try before you buy.
 
Mike Hawk said:
Yea I saw reports around that it comes out later this month just dont know what to believe just want to make sure I get into it cant wait for this game
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not even close to likely. the earliest i would say to look for full release is july. idk why people say june or may....not much time for multiple beta weekends before launch.

personally i was thinking november since NCSoft might want to exploit that holiday rush.
 
FLCLimax said:
not even close to likely. the earliest i would say to look for full release is july. idk why people say june or may....not much time for multiple beta weekends before launch.

personally i was thinking november since NCSoft might want to exploit that holiday rush.
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IDK, they've stated that the beta weekend events will start at the end of April. So, even if they don't start this weekend and the release date of 6/26 is true ... that still gives them 8 full weekends before headstart launch. Seems like plenty of time for what can probably be considered an "open beta" for those that pre-purchased.
 
Biggrich76 said:
IDK, they've stated that the beta weekend events will start at the end of April. So, even if they don't start this weekend and the release date of 6/26 is true ... that still gives them 8 full weekends before headstart launch. Seems like plenty of time for what can probably be considered an "open beta" for those that pre-purchased.
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I am sure once Open Beta actually hits and people fill up this thread with non-NDA feedback, the feasibility of any particular date will be a lot more clear. 8 full weeks of development on a major MMO really isn't much time. Heck Blizzard had some patches on their test server for almost 8 weeks as they tried to hammer out problems.

Also SWTOR is almost 4 months old and still has major problems. ArenaNet could be throwing down the gauntlet here and committing themselves to not launching a shitty MMO and then patching the hell out of it later.
 
I would guess the game release will be approx 3 months after open beta. That seems to be the way with WoW with previous expansions. I still think MoP will come out this Summer like July.
 
ocellaris said:
I am sure once Open Beta actually hits and people fill up this thread with non-NDA feedback, the feasibility of any particular date will be a lot more clear. 8 full weeks of development on a major MMO really isn't much time. Heck Blizzard had some patches on their test server for almost 8 weeks as they tried to hammer out problems.

Also SWTOR is almost 4 months old and still has major problems. ArenaNet could be throwing down the gauntlet here and committing themselves to not launching a shitty MMO and then patching the hell out of it later.
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Arenanet is a better developer of online games by a large margin. they've changed alot of GW2 since it was first shown to the public, they've taken feedback from game conventions to heart and made changes based on that and they all have much more(and reliable) experience in the field than bioware austin, which is made up of ultra arrogant EA/Mythic people and college students.

the backbone of many network systems for blizzard games is still the stuff that mike o'brien coded. look at the credential for the lead staff(blizzards classic games, WoW, P&P rpg's, PHD's in literature vs bioware austin lead writers being english majors).

that said, yes they are trying to launch the game as polished and problem free as possible. it's not coming out in 2 months and even when they feel it is in launch shape, NCSoft will look to exploit the best launch window possible, so if the game is "done" for them in june, it may still get pushed back. chris lye has pretty much confirmed that with his little "well we'll also look at seasonal advantages" line.

FYI, the wording of the FAQ on their site has changed and there will be no open beta whatsoever. it will be beta weekends, with no NDA but it's not the same as a open beta ala TERA, tribes, etc.
 
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FLCLimax said:
Arenanet is a better developer of online games by a large margin. they've changed alot of GW2 since it was first shown to the public, they've taken feedback from game conventions to heart and made changes based on that and they all have much more(and reliable) experience in the field than bioware austin, which is made up of ultra arrogant EA/Mythic people and college students.

the backbone of many network systems for blizzard games is still the stuff that mike o'brien coded. look at the credential for the lead staff(blizzards classic games, WoW, P&P rpg's, PHD's in literature vs bioware austin lead writers being english majors).

that said, yes they are trying to launch the game as polished and problem free as possible. it's not coming out in 2 months(even when they feel it is in launch shape, NCSoft will look to exploit the best launch window possible, so if the game is "done" for them in june, it may still get pushed back. chris lye has pretty much confirmed that with his littl "well we'll also look at seasonal advantages" line.

FYI, the wording of the FAQ on their site has changed and there will be no open beta whatsoever. it will be beta weekends, with no NDA but it's not the same as a open beta ala TERA, tribes, etc.
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Good points, it seems most large scale MMO's have launched in the Fall. And that is the best time, the weather is getting cooler, and it gets dark earlier, meaning best time to stay inside and play a game. Summer time is the worst, too much going on outside, and not game time mood.

I could see a Sept - Nov launch, based on that,
 
Could someone fill me in here?

Never played the first GW, but what I am hoping for is well balanced RvR type pvp similar to Warhammer online. Will GW2 be similar to this?

And I heard something about being able to be max level right from the start for pvp or something like that, how does that work?
 
Krieger91 said:
Could someone fill me in here?

Never played the first GW, but what I am hoping for is well balanced RvR type pvp similar to Warhammer online. Will GW2 be similar to this?

And I heard something about being able to be max level right from the start for pvp or something like that, how does that work?
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Think DAoC. three servers in a long battle.

you get max level gear and skills in the conquest pvp mode(capture point game type, from 1v1 to 10v10), but in WvW(their RVR) you are not given max level gear and such, you'll have the skills and gear you come in with. you can level up in WvW and you can loot killed players and such and gear up that way.

here's an article on the WvW: http://www.arena.net/blog/mike-ferguson-on-guild-wars-2-world-vs-world
 
There will be no beta event this weekend, I can almost promise.

@fanaticdamen Yes, you're free to do that starting with the first Beta Weekend Event at the end of this month. Enjoy! ~RB2 #GuildWars2
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End of the month = April 28th weekend
 
ch0rx said:
Just pre-ordered my copy. I hope my 2500k/4870x2 can handle this game turned up.
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Probably will run just fine, but not maxed. GW1 was surprisingly hard on hardware with the later expansions, but it's nothing like "system killer" titles. You'll be fine. ArenaNet is pretty good about optimization.
 
Is anyone allowed to talk about anything from any BETA content played at any time with GW2?

I could swear I've seen people who've played in some of GW2's BETA talking about it without breaking the NDA.
 
v0rtic3s said:
Is anyone allowed to talk about anything from any BETA content played at any time with GW2?

I could swear I've seen people who've played in some of GW2's BETA talking about it without breaking the NDA.
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In practical terms a closed beta test involving thousands to tens of thousands of individuals spread worldwide in which you have limited personal information on is basically not enforceable.
 
limitedaccess said:
In practical terms a closed beta test involving thousands to tens of thousands of individuals spread worldwide in which you have limited personal information on is basically not enforceable.
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That's... pretty much what I've always though about the situation. How would they even know?

Someone couldn't even discuss how the visuals look, or how the gameplay feels?

I've been in past BETA events. I could offer information regarding certain things that I'd only give to actually support the game, and help others decide if it's worth the pre-purchase etc. but I haven't said a word because of the NDA, though I cant see how they'd even know in the first place.

Though I've seen no one here discuss their experiences, which made me more wary of saying anything, even if it was in support of the game.
 
v0rtic3s said:
That's... pretty much what I've always though about the situation. How would they even know?

Someone couldn't even discuss how the visuals look, or how the gameplay feels?

I've been in past BETA events. I could offer information regarding certain things that I'd only give to actually support the game, and help others decide if it's worth the pre-purchase etc. but I haven't said a word because of the NDA, though I cant see how they'd even know in the first place.

Though I've seen no one here discuss their experiences, which made me more wary of saying anything, even if it was in support of the game.
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This is what they'll due. (If they wanted)

They contact Hardforum (or wherever you make the post at) with a court order stemming from the NDAs demanding Hardforum turn over all information related to your account that would be relevant to the uncovering of who you are. This will start the paper trail.

They could then get court orders to whatever other database or forum that the paper trials leads to. They would of course cross check all names, email addressed, addresses, etc found with the ones they have on file. If you played GW1 or registered for the beta or bought GW2 they would likely have your information. Once they make the connection that could punish you under the NDA.

Chances are they would never do such a thing because A. would be terribly expensive and B. it would not look to hot for them to make headlines before the launch of the game.

Nonetheless, if they wanted to they could. I would hate to be the person they decided to make an example out of because they wanted to send an example to everyone else.
 
doug_7506 said:
This is what they'll due. (If they wanted)

They contact Hardforum (or wherever you make the post at) with a court order stemming from the NDAs demanding Hardforum turn over all information related to your account that would be relevant to the uncovering of who you are. This will start the paper trail.

They could then get court orders to whatever other database or forum that the paper trials leads to. They would of course cross check all names, email addressed, addresses, etc found with the ones they have on file. If you played GW1 or registered for the beta or bought GW2 they would likely have your information. Once they make the connection that could punish you under the NDA.

Chances are they would never do such a thing because A. would be terribly expensive and B. it would not look to hot for them to make headlines before the launch of the game.

Nonetheless, if they wanted to they could. I would hate to be the person they decided to make an example out of because they wanted to send an example to everyone else.
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TBH, the main reason why I don't talk about it is because I don't want to get blacklisted from further participation. That's mainly the reason why really. From my point of view, the NDA, besides the legal ramifications of it, is really a way to find real beta testers and weed them out of general populace who will just use the access to "try" out the game and post videos of it on Twitch or something, and also for a way to screw with people who might try the game out in beta form and talk loads of shit about it. Me personally, I tend to take these things seriously, I am not one of those "lol pixals brah" limp dicks.
 
v0rtic3s said:
Is anyone allowed to talk about anything from any BETA content played at any time with GW2?

I could swear I've seen people who've played in some of GW2's BETA talking about it without breaking the NDA.
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The press events permitted recording and display of video, images, commentary, etc.

Other than that there has been an NDA so far.

There will be no NDA for the pre-order weekends. So expect a lot of info from a lot of people to come out.
 
chockomonkey said:
Are there set-in-stone dates for these weekends?
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I'm not aware of any set in stone date. But it's my understanding that anet plans, to have 1 beta weekend per month, for the people who have pre-purchased GW2. And that the first event is supposed to be this month.

This weekend is looking unlikely since there's only 2 days left for people to start grabbing the client and such, even if they announced it later today. So next weekend seems likely, though I could imagine it slipping into May.
 
I do have to ask, do you think that we will be able to use the characters in the beta for the full game?
 
SolidSnakeUS said:
I do have to ask, do you think that we will be able to use the characters in the beta for the full game?
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They'll almost certainly do a character wipe before launch. Though supposedly those who pre-purchase will get to start playing "for real" up to 3 days before the fully public launch.
 
A little depressing bout losing your character though it will give me the time to decide what race I want to be

Any new on how healing is going to work this game? I know their is no class dedicated to healing so that will be a little different
 
Mike Hawk said:
A little depressing bout losing your character
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How...? Any large game wipes beta characters before release. This has been this way for years and it makes a ton of sense to do so.

Any new on how healing is going to work this game? I know their is no class dedicated to healing so that will be a little different
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Each profession has a heal-self ability (hotkey 6). Some professions have support abilities to heal other party members, but AFAIK, they don't heal for much.
 
Skizzy said:
Each profession has a heal-self ability (hotkey 6). Some professions have support abilities to heal other party members, but AFAIK, they don't heal for much.
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There's also no healing spells that target a friendly character. Only AOE heals.
 
Mike Hawk said:
Any new on how healing is going to work this game? I know their is no class dedicated to healing so that will be a little different
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Characters don't have a lot of heals but instead placement during the battle and controlling the battle will be the way to fight.

For instance if I'm a guardian and my ally is about to die and being chased by some mobs I have a few bubble type abilities I can throw down that will allow my ally to pass through but not the enemy. Also aggro works off of distance and damage so if the ally gets far enough away, the mob will just start attacking someone else.

Also there are no abilities that actually target allies, any sort of buff or heal or ability that helps allies will either be applied by the ally being close to me or the target when I cast it OR will be a ground target ability that my ally will need to run into.

There are definitely still support roles that people can fill but there is not going to be someone standing in the back staring at health bars the whole fight.
 
Scooty Puff Sr. said:
Also there are no abilities that actually target allies, any sort of buff or heal or ability that helps allies will either be applied by the ally being close to me or the target when I cast it OR will be a ground target ability that my ally will need to run into.
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That's not entirely accurate. Glyph of Renewal, which is a revive skill, does in fact target allies unless you're in earth attunement in which case it looks like it picks 3 around you.
 
I'm about to prepurchase this game.

Can someone, anyone tell me if the rig in my sig will be able to run this game on the highest settings with min 40fps???

If not, should I upgrade CPU or GPU?
 
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