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Retro · (08-21-2012, 01:50 PM)

(Assuming you have access to the 3-day headstart, and if you don't, why not?)

Useful Info
Want some info? Read the kickass OT! Oh wait, YOU ARE!
Guild Wars 2 Status: http://gw2status.com/
GAFGuild's website: http://www.gafguild.com
GAF Server Selection: Stormbluff Isle (US) / Gandara (EU)

Stress Test TODAY at Noon PDT / 3pm EDT!

GAFGuild Mega-Awesome Pre-Launch Super-Countdown Festival of Hype Mumble Meet & Greet Event!
Here's another opportunity for everyone to hop on Mumble and get to know their future guildmates before launch. Even if you don't have a microphone, you can still participate since Mumble has a chat window. If you don't want to speak up, that's fine too; talking is not mandatory and you're welcome to just log in and listen (keep the creepy stalker breathing to a minimum though).

The event will begin on Friday, August 25th at Midnight (9PM on the 24th Pacific, 4am GMT) and run for 3 hours. At this point, the game launches and everyone officially has license to freak out. This event is strictly B.Y.O.K (Bring Your Own Kool-Aid). Please note that ArenaNet has stated they may start the game up to 3 hours early, so you might as well get on mumble and spam the Login button with the rest of us.

Mumble Info:
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ttocs · (08-21-2012, 01:51 PM)

I'm kind of surprised the game is even coming out. It almost seems surreal. I remember reading about Guild Wars 2 and thinking "man, that is never going to come out." Can't believe it's almost here.

Tomat · (08-21-2012, 01:51 PM)

Fun forever? Let's be real here, did you guys even play Guild Wars?

flyinpiranha · (08-21-2012, 01:53 PM)

Originally Posted by The_Monk:

Does this game is very demanding? I'm a little amateur when it comes to specs.

Thanks in advance, lovely, great OT!

Not really, but the heavily populated areas might slow you down. While they did improve optimization it is an ongoing process. I will say from BWE1 to BWE3 I noticed HUGE upgrades in performance.

I'm running an e8400, 8Gb DDR2 and a 6870 as of now (will be upgrading sometime this year) and it ran fairly smooth. I did notice some hiccups in WvW and LA (the main city) but nothing to really hinder my enjoyment.

fluffydelusions · (08-21-2012, 01:53 PM)

Originally Posted by Tomat:

Fun forever? Let's be real here, did you guys even play Guild Wars?

GW2 != GW1?

diamount · (08-21-2012, 01:53 PM)

Great job on the OT man, pre-purchased the moment it was available/. Bring on Saturday.

speedpop · (08-21-2012, 01:53 PM)

Originally Posted by Tomat:

Fun forever? Let's be real here, did you guys even play Guild Wars?

Only Spike Spiegel did.

AppleSmack · (08-21-2012, 01:54 PM)

Originally Posted by Tomat:

Fun forever? Let's be real here, did you guys even play Guild Wars?

They are quite different games.

BrettWeir · (08-21-2012, 01:54 PM)

Originally Posted by Tomat:

Fun forever? Let's be real here, did you guys even play Guild Wars?

Have you played GW2? They are completely different.

fluffydelusions · (08-21-2012, 01:54 PM)

Great OT Jira btw

BattleMonkey · (08-21-2012, 01:54 PM)

Originally Posted by fluffydelusions:

GW2 != GW1?

Meh, people are going to get to max level in a couple days and be complaining about nothing else to do no matter what and rage quit for silly reasons because they find out endgame is not the real game.

The_Monk · (08-21-2012, 01:55 PM)

Originally Posted by flyinpiranha:

Not really, but the heavily populated areas might slow you down. While they did improve optimization it is an ongoing process. I will say from BWE1 to BWE3 I noticed HUGE upgrades in performance.

I'm running an e8400, 8Gb DDR2 and a 6870 as of now (will be upgrading sometime this year) and it ran fairly smooth. I did notice some hiccups in WvW and LA (the main city) but nothing to really hinder my enjoyment.

Thanks a lot fellow GAFfer, great answer!

Tomat · (08-21-2012, 01:55 PM)

Originally Posted by BattleMonkey:

Meh, people are going to get to max level in a couple days and be complaining about nothing else to do no matter what and rage quit for silly reasons because they find out endgame is not the real game.

Yup.

Vigilant Walrus · (08-21-2012, 01:57 PM)

Originally Posted by Tomat:

Fun forever? Let's be real here, did you guys even play Guild Wars?

Due to the lack of fee I played GW1 on and off until now. In that sense it had better replay value than the others. It never induced a burnout effect like virtually every other MMO, post-SWG.

GW1 is still a very complicated hardcore game that most people can't get into due to incredible high barrier of entry. Like a tactical version of EVE. You just don't start pwning in PvP or get all the skills. That in itself takes many many hundreds of hours, and to top it off it did it without a silly gear levelling tread mill or carrot-on-a-stick philosophies.

Virtual material wealth is just as useless as the real thing.

koji · (08-21-2012, 01:58 PM)

Originally Posted by Ezio:

Awesome OT, also there is a stress test going on today also if it hasn't been mentioned.

Nope didn't know that, thanks for mentioning! 21hrs CET, cool!

aramanKain · (08-21-2012, 01:59 PM)

https://forum-en.guildwars2.com/members

Heh, whoops anet, might want to fix that one.

ZeroEdge · (08-21-2012, 01:59 PM)

Holy crap Jira amazing OT , good work man :)

jonah777 · (08-21-2012, 02:00 PM)

Awesome OT, Jira and Co. Seems like this has the potential to be the best GAF guild yet. Head start + week off... this will be an exercise in gaming debauchery for me.

Tomat · (08-21-2012, 02:00 PM)

Originally Posted by Vigilant Walrus:

Due to the lack of fee I played GW1 on and off until now. In that sense it had better replay value than the others. It never induced a burnout effect like virtually every other MMO, post-SWG.

GW1 is still a very complicated hardcore game that most people can't get into due to incredible high barrier of entry. Like a tactical version of EVE. You just don't start pwning in PvP or get all the skills. That in itself takes many many hundreds of hours, and to top it off it did it without a silly gear levelling tread mill or carrot-on-a-stick philosophies.

Virtual material wealth is just as useless as the real thing.

I'm curious if GW1 will continue to have life after GW2 because of this. I'm also curious if GW2 will live on as long. GW1 lets you solo everything with NPC party members. Does GW2 allow for something like this as well?

fluffydelusions · (08-21-2012, 02:01 PM)

Originally Posted by BattleMonkey:

Meh, people are going to get to max level in a couple days and be complaining about nothing else to do no matter what and rage quit for silly reasons because they find out endgame is not the real game.

What about WvWvW and sPVP etc?

_machine · (08-21-2012, 02:03 PM)

Fantastic OT, Jira!

I'm still a bit confused, so could someone elaborate when the headstart starts for us finns(GMT+2)?

aramanKain · (08-21-2012, 02:03 PM)

Originally Posted by BattleMonkey:

Meh, people are going to get to max level in a couple days and be complaining about nothing else to do no matter what and rage quit for silly reasons because they find out endgame is not the real game.

And then come back when they realize there is more content they missed and they don't have a sub fee, so they really never "quit".

AppleSmack · (08-21-2012, 02:03 PM)

Originally Posted by fluffydelusions:

What about WvWvW and sPVP etc?

Is the game expected to have content patches as well?

Nightz · (08-21-2012, 02:03 PM)

My body is ready.

Emitan · (08-21-2012, 02:04 PM)

Originally Posted by Tomat:

I'm curious if GW1 will continue to have life after GW2 because of this. I'm also curious if GW2 will live on as long. GW1 lets you solo everything with NPC party members. Does GW2 allow for something like this as well?

Yeah. I think the majority of the game is solo friendly besides Orr.

AppleSmack · (08-21-2012, 02:04 PM)

Originally Posted by Billiechu:

Yeah. I think the majority of the game is solo friendly besides Orr.

The world bosses and dungeons probably aren't. I think the "personal story" is definitely soloable though.

aramanKain · (08-21-2012, 02:05 PM)

Originally Posted by Billiechu:

Yeah. I think the majority of the game is solo friendly besides Orr.

And dungeons, don't forget dungeons.

chris-013 · (08-21-2012, 02:05 PM)

Originally Posted by BattleMonkey:

Meh, people are going to get to max level in a couple days and be complaining about nothing else to do no matter what and rage quit for silly reasons because they find out endgame is not the real game.

Level doesn't matter you can be lv80 after 10min if you want. sPvP/tPvP will last forever. :P

Ezio · (08-21-2012, 02:06 PM)

So stupid question but what time is noon pdt for est? is it 3? If so I wish they would start it a bit later so I don't miss a chunk of it due to work.

Tomat · (08-21-2012, 02:06 PM)

Originally Posted by aramanKain:

And then come back when they realize there is more content they missed and they don't have a sub fee, so they really never "quit".

How much of that content will be released for free?

Emitan · (08-21-2012, 02:06 PM)

Originally Posted by aramanKain:

And dungeons, don't forget dungeons.

Story mode versions require a party?

fluffydelusions · (08-21-2012, 02:06 PM)

Originally Posted by _machine:

Fantastic OT, Jira!

I'm still a bit confused, so could someone elaborate when the headstart starts for us finns(GMT+2)?

It starts the 25th US PST. I don't think anyone knows for sure but they said it could start up to 3hrs early. Either way for you it looks early Saturday morning? No idea though tbh...just best guess...maybe someone else knows more. Regardless you'll likely be awake so just spam the login or this gaf thread :P

AppleSmack · (08-21-2012, 02:07 PM)

Originally Posted by chris-013:

Level doesn't matter you can be lv80 after 10min if you want. sPvP/tPvP will last forever. :P

What? Getting bumped to level 80 in PVP or by a friend doesn't mean you are actually a level 80. Unless there is some other way?

Ms. Tea · (08-21-2012, 02:07 PM)

Awesome OT, Jira! I am super excited, only a few days left!

Originally Posted by thetrin:

Why is this not in the OP?

CHARR BABIES!

Charr babies are OP, plz nerf

fluffydelusions · (08-21-2012, 02:07 PM)

Originally Posted by Ezio:

So stupid question but what time is noon pdt for est? is it 3? If so I wish they would start it a bit later so I don't miss a chunk of it due to work.

Yep

Jellzy · (08-21-2012, 02:07 PM)

Nice OT Jira! :)

Just back my holiday and looking forward to a jaunt on the PC. Looking to join the EuroGAF side of things next week and will jump on mumble soon.

Anyone know of any deals on the pre-release version in the UK? I seemed to have missed out whilst I was away.

koji · (08-21-2012, 02:08 PM)

Originally Posted by _machine:

Fantastic OT, Jira!

I'm still a bit confused, so could someone elaborate when the headstart starts for us finns(GMT+2)?

CET/GMT +2 headstart starts at 9AM. Pretty cool, can get a good sleep, eat breakfast and start nerding!

chris-013 · (08-21-2012, 02:08 PM)

Originally Posted by Billiechu:

Story mode versions require a party?

Yes.

LumpOfCole · (08-21-2012, 02:10 PM)

I love this OT

fluffydelusions · (08-21-2012, 02:10 PM)

Silly question but in WvWvW/sPvP you are lvl 80 from the start right? So is all your gear/abilities and so on maxed out or do you have to do PVE and so on?

aramanKain · (08-21-2012, 02:11 PM)

Originally Posted by Tomat:

How much of that content will be released for free?

No one knows for sure, but if GW1 is any indicator, more than most are expecting.

chris-013 · (08-21-2012, 02:11 PM)

Originally Posted by AppleSmack:

What? Getting bumped to level 80 in PVP or by a friend doesn't mean you are actually a level 80. Unless there is some other way?

You are not a level 80 but you have the same stats and you have access to every skills like GW1 PvP.
WvW or 3W is different.

_machine · (08-21-2012, 02:11 PM)

Originally Posted by fluffydelusions:

It starts the 25th US PST. I don't think anyone knows for sure but they said it could start up to 3hrs early. Either way for you it looks early Saturday morning? No idea though tbh...just best guess...maybe someone else knows more. Regardless you'll likely be awake so just spam the login or this gaf thread :P

Thanks, early Saturday morning sounds pretty good since I wake at around 11 so everything will hopefully be up and running once I manage to crawl out of bed :)

Piecake · (08-21-2012, 02:13 PM)

spiffy OT. Me like

Huddy · (08-21-2012, 02:13 PM)

Great OT Jira.

One point because of British summer time and daylight saving (GMT+1) the head start begins at 8am GMT.

Tomat · (08-21-2012, 02:13 PM)

Originally Posted by aramanKain:

No one knows for sure, but if GW1 is any indicator, more than most are expecting.

OH YOU, THIS GAME WILL BE BAD STOP DEFENDING IT!

Really though, I am excited for the game. Doubt I'll be picking it up to play on this computer though, so I'll be sticking with GW1 for a while. Gotta get that HoM stuff eventually.

chris-013 · (08-21-2012, 02:15 PM)

Originally Posted by fluffydelusions:

Silly question but in WvWvW/sPvP you are lvl 80 from the start right? So is all your gear/abilities and so on maxed out or do you have to do PVE and so on?

sPVP everything maxed.
3W you are lv80 but you still gain xp/loot while killing players to increase your real lv.

Good link with a lot of informations :
http://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Main_Page

Ezio · (08-21-2012, 02:15 PM)

Can't wait to create my ranger today so I can get a feel for the game. Just pre-purchased the other day so I haven't done any of the beta weekends/stress tests. But I have a lot of buddies who are going to play this so I'm pretty stoked.

BattleMonkey · (08-21-2012, 02:16 PM)

Originally Posted by fluffydelusions:

What about WvWvW and sPVP etc?

It's a huge focus of GW so yea for some, but not going to stop others from getting to max level and whining about it. Lot of people just don't like pvp and I think those people are going to miss out on a huge part of GW2

ItAintEasy · (08-21-2012, 02:18 PM)

I am more excited about this game than I have been about a game in a very long time. There are just so many things that you can do with this game and I can't wait to do all of them!

There is also one thing that a game developer can not account for and that is the community you play the game with and so far having been on the mumble a few times everyone seems pretty great.