[V_Arnold]

It was a joke?

Wow, that is sad for me then. Sorry :D

[Kayo-kun]

Can't wait :O

[oktarb]

yay! now to self induce a coma for 2 months.

[Caelestis]

Didn't expect to see this news today, but great! Probably won't have much time to play at first, but I will join in more around September.

[gunbo13]

Other servers probably had farmers amirite?

Stupid dig FYI if the insinuation is there.

--

Hope to see optimizations over the next couple BWE. Game still needs a lot of work.

[RepairmanJack]

Stupid dig FYI if the insinuation is there. -- Hope to see optimizations over the next couple BWE. Game still needs a lot of work.

You mean in the next BWE. Only one more left before launch.

[gunbo13]

You mean in the next BWE. Only one more left before launch.

I guess I do. I didn't know there was only one left.

[darkwing]

so are we sticking with Henge? we did good in the last stress test

[Orayn]

Very excited for this! Also looking forward to that three day head start.

[RepairmanJack]

I guess I do. I didn't know there was only one left.

July 20-22 is the third and final BWE. It was in the ANet blog, they should have probably put that in the video or something.

As for optimization, I'm guessing it will be ironed out for the few still having problems in the last bwe. I saw far less people complaining about the issues in the last beta and for a lot(me included) the game ran perfect.

so are we sticking with Henge? we did good in the last stress test

My vote: no

Wasn't there talks of going to one of the newer servers that started with an N?

[Negaiido]

July 20-22 is the third and final BWE. It was in the ANet blog, they should have probably put that in the video or something. As for optimization, I'm guessing it will be ironed out for the few still having problems in the last bwe. I saw far less people complaining about the issues in the last beta and for a lot(me included) the game ran perfect.

I didn't complain about the performance because I knew it was a beta still. The game did not run perfect for me and I'm sure I've got good enough hardware for this game.

[inky]

Told you this was August guys. Pff, lol at those who were all like "November" and stuff.

[Shining Sunshine]

2 months to do all the shit in GW1.

I'm okay with that. Anyone want to give me a ton of Platinum? =3

[Khold]

Hype

[ilnadmy]

Hmmm this is interesting. I swore off MMOs after WoW, but I loved GW1 and there is no subscription fee... I guess it depends on how much of my backlog I can get through between now and August 28, since as soon as October/November hits I'm going to be too busy with RE6 / XCOM / AC3 / Halo 4.

[Morokh]

What's with the 28th July this year ?

GW2
Dawnguard PC
3DS XL
Torchlight 2 should not be too far from that too ...

pooor pooor wallet :(

[Ultimatum]

I'll wait for the pvp expansion

[akmcbroom]

Shots from the video for those who can't load youtube at work. The art style in this game is so good.

[Teknopathetic]

"What's with the 28th July this year ?

GW2
Dawnguard PC
3DS XL
Torchlight 2 should not be too far from that too ..."


August, dude.

August.

[r4z4]

YAY! The 27th is a bank holiday in the UK so this is perfect timing. Now I can have 3 days full of GW2 without having to take a day off work.

[Effect]

Nice. Now to wait and see if the price drops or if it goes on sale somewhere. $60 is still an issue for me.

[∀ Narayan]

BONER ALERT!!!

[DMPrince]

awesome. will play this until Final Fantasy XIV 2.0 is out.

[Jack_AG]

yay! now to self induce a coma for 2 months.

Time to overdose on my insulin? CONFIRMED

[mrNTE]

Awesome to have a release date for this title.

[Azzurri]

yay! now to self induce a coma for 2 months.

Just do what Cartman did and freeze himself, lol.

[Complistic]

I've been waiting so long for this.

[thetrin]

I would love to have tried the game out before, but it seemed pretty impossible to get into the beta.

I've been trying to figure out if I would like the game. I thought Guild Wars 1 was too PvP focused, and the PvE in the main game (never played the expansions) was boring as hell, so I would love to get a chance to try the game and find out if it's for me.

Unfortunately, I have to pre-purchase a game I'm not sure I even want so that I can try it.

Hell, I don't even know how the game is structured anymore? Is the game still PvP focused? Do skills still work the same as GW1? I've watched a dozen videos for the game, and I still cannot figure out if I would like it.

I will say one thing about GW1: it ran damn nice on every rig I ever had.

[The Lamonster]

I know it's F2P, but can you guys explain why this game is such a big deal, over the other countless MMOs?

I am really into WoW (still), got bored with SWTOR real fast, and not sure if I should be excited for this game...

[Azzurri]

I would love to have tried the game out before, but it seemed pretty impossible to get into the beta. I've been trying to figure out if I would like the game. I thought Guild Wars 1 was too PvP focused, and the PvE in the main game (never played the expansions) was boring as hell, so I would love to get a chance to try the game and find out if it's for me. Unfortunately, I have to pre-purchase a game I'm not sure I even want so that I can try it. Hell, I don't even know how the game is structured anymore? Is the game still PvP focused? Do skills still work the same as GW1? I've watched a dozen videos for the game, and I still cannot figure out if I would like it. I will say one thing about GW1: it ran damn nice on every rig I ever had.

Can't you pre order from amazon and then cancel when you get the code?

[Alvarius]

Cool. I hope it's actually good.

[thetrin]

Can't you pre order from amazon and then cancel when you get the code?

I don't think so.

The code to setup your Guild Wars 2 account early and access Beta Weekend Events will be emailed at least a few days before the release of the game.

[Orayn]

I know it's F2P, but can you guys explain why this game is such a big deal, over the other countless MMOs? I am really into WoW (still), got bored with SWTOR real fast, and not sure if I should be excited for this game...

Just clarifying one thing: Guild Wars 2 isn't "F2P," it just lacks a subscription fee. You still need to buy the game to play.

As far as the game itself, it turns WoW's models of questing, leveling, and tanking/DPS/healing upside down. It's hard to summarize all the changes in one post.

[SteveWD40]

I know it's F2P, but can you guys explain why this game is such a big deal, over the other countless MMOs? I am really into WoW (still), got bored with SWTOR real fast, and not sure if I should be excited for this game...

It ditches the sub / f2p model and goes with the traditional pricing model for other games, therefore you are not obliged to pay to play it and it still has a barrier to entry so low level zones are not flooded.

It also does away with the idea of the class trilogy so you are not stuck needing healers / dps / tanks to get shit done.

[mrNTE]

I know it's F2P, but can you guys explain why this game is such a big deal, over the other countless MMOs? I am really into WoW (still), got bored with SWTOR real fast, and not sure if I should be excited for this game...

Just clarifying one thing: Guild Wars 2 isn't "F2P," it just lacks a subscription fee. You still need to buy the game to play. As far as the game itself, it turns WoW's models of questing, leveling, and tanking/DPS/healing upside down. It's hard to summarize all the changes in one post.

It's hard to summarize why you should bother with this game, I could talk about it for hours. Someone that have done a good job is Jira. Here is his:"most up to date version".

Edit:

Leave it to Jira to summarize what I cannot. :P

I honesty felt the same :D

[Orayn]

Leave it to Jira to summarize what I cannot. :P

[SDBurton]

Well that's good to hear.

[onlyindreams]

It also does away with the idea of the class trilogy so you are not stuck needing healers / dps / tanks to get shit done.

yeah they just turn the entire game into a mindless boring as fuck zerg with no coordination.

[Shining Sunshine]

GW2 is Pay to Pay. ;)

Hopefully they handle their Gem currency well.

[Vinci]

I cannot describe the sheer joy and pleasure this gives me.


So I'll just scream like a girl.


AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

[flyinpiranha]

Stupid dig FYI if the insinuation is there.

What? Stop taking shit so seriously man.

[J-Rzez]

About damned time, though I originally suspected a July launch iirc. After this stress test, it showed this game is ready for sure. It was butter smooth, felt good, played good. No complaints. Most polished MMO launch ever incoming, though again, wish it were sooner.

No "WoW tombstone with 6.28.12 on it" yet? Internets have failed.

[akmcbroom]

I know it's F2P, but can you guys explain why this game is such a big deal, over the other countless MMOs? I am really into WoW (still), got bored with SWTOR real fast, and not sure if I should be excited for this game...

It mixes action RPG with an MMO, with a large focus on group dynamics. Unlike some other MMO's I've played, there is no problem with someone taking your loot. Everyone can res, and heal themselves so no LFG waiting for a "healer".

Being able to dodge, and react to the enemy instead of just sit there waiting for skills to recharge, and watching the health bar go down is a breath of fresh air. With this system you focus on what the enemies are doing, and your surroundings more.

Whenever you go to a lower lvl area you get down leveled to that area. This is nice because it allows you to go back and play with one of your friends who is just starting the game, or starting a new character. If I'm not mistaken, you also get drops for your level off of lower level enemies, but with less chance of getting good equipment.

There are dynamic events happening all over within the world, encouraging you to help others with these events. You get an amount of experience based off of how much you helped with the event, so there is always incentive to help out.

I'm sure there is plenty I've missed, and others in this thread know much more than I do, but that's my two cents.

[KniveSmith]

It's a little surreal. Hard to believe it's actually coming. And they picked a weekend for the next BWE so early in advance I can ensure nothing conflicts with that date. So one last 30 hour burst before I prepare for the initial rush. I'll have to delete some characters and practice the three professions I haven't tried yet... or save up some extra money for three immediate extra character slots...

But I'm extremely disappointed they've completely missed a summer release. Oh well, time to run through the backlog.

[Vinci]

The next phase in my MMO life is about to begin. So friggin' awesome. I've been without a mainline MMO for too long. Damn you, WAR, for letting me down.

[Ferrio]

As much as I'm happy, I'm hesitant about them being able to fix a majority of the issues by then. Traits are completely hosed right now, and only giving us one more beta to test any adjustments doesn't sound good. As well as stuff being completely broken (Ranger pets).

[chiablo]

I know it's F2P, but can you guys explain why this game is such a big deal, over the other countless MMOs? I am really into WoW (still), got bored with SWTOR real fast, and not sure if I should be excited for this game...

You know how SW:TOR, Rift, and Tera are all essentially carbon copies of WoW with minor changes? Yea, Guild Wars 2 is not that.

[BrettWeir]

Oh hell yes! Just realized that Monday Sept. 3rd is Labor Day! 9 solid straight days of GW2!

[Vinci]

You know how SW:TOR, Rift, and Tera are all essentially carbon copies of WoW with minor changes? Yea, Guild Wars 2 is not that.

To be fair, it sort of looks like one from videos alone. But yeah, the playstyle is completely different.

EDIT: To be even more fair, Tera's playstyle is completely different from WoW's - even moreso than GW2's is.

[thetrin]

Perhaps someone can answer this question for me: Is Guild Wars 2 like GW1? Because I thought GW1 was pretty awful.

I'm hoping GW2 is not like GW1 (pvp focused, boring PvE, heavily instanced with crowded city centers, only 5-6 armor models per class, heavily reliant on crafting rather than drops)

I never played the expansions, so I have no idea if those fixed any of those issues, but I found vanilla GW1 to be severely lacking.