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    #782
    uncle_sam_ie
    Registered Users Posts: 3,191 ✭✭✭uncle_sam_ie


    shootermacg wrote: »
    I'm trying to make sense
    We don't care that you don't like Guild Wars 2.


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    #783
    shootermacg
    Registered Users Posts: 4,833 ✭✭✭shootermacg


    uncle_sam_ie wrote: »
    We don't care that you don't like Guild Wars 2.

    What's this "we" business? Are you president of some organisation I haven't heard of? You really need to edit yourself and stop being such a brat, act your age old timer!
    Adult rule 1: Argue the point don't argue for the sake of it.


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    #784
    Xeyn
    Registered Users Posts: 555 ✭✭✭Xeyn


    shootermacg wrote: »
    Easy there mate you'll have a hernia.
    IMO this game is actually a step down from the original.



    This to means you have to wait for quests to begin.
    "Events" are just another way of packaging quests, nothing new there. This is now no different to rift, rift had it's events too but they got boring fast. All quests boil down to kill mobs, get item or insert correct dialogue, this is no different.

    Umm no, dynamic events are the spice added to the pot during questing. Quests are not timed, they are automatically triggered when you enter the zone of the quests and are available immediately and progress is saved until you complete it. Dynamic events happen at certain times according to specific circumstances, whether its timed or after a player triggers it with dialogue etc. They are like extras fun events that happen all the time.
    Almost nothing is mandatory in the game which adds to the freedom to play how you want to play.


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    #785
    shootermacg
    Registered Users Posts: 4,833 ✭✭✭shootermacg


    Xeyn wrote: »
    Umm no, dynamic events are the spice added to the pot during questing. Quests are not timed, they are automatically triggered when you enter the zone of the quests and are available immediately and progress is saved until you complete it. Dynamic events happen at certain times according to specific circumstances, whether its timed or after a player triggers it with dialogue etc. They are like extras fun events that happen all the time.
    Almost nothing is mandatory in the game which adds to the freedom to play how you want to play.

    Well done, point well made.


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    #786
    Xeyn
    Registered Users Posts: 555 ✭✭✭Xeyn


    shootermacg - ive said before GW2 is not everyones cup of tea. I think there are a number of gamers out there who liked gw1 but arent enamoured by gw2. Having said that I think the developers have marketed this as a completely separate game, with the lore essentially being the only factor that links the two. But have a go when it comes out - you have nothing to lose really! There will be plenty of people who play the game when it comes out and then decide its not for them.


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    #787
    uncle_sam_ie
    Registered Users Posts: 3,191 ✭✭✭uncle_sam_ie


    shootermacg wrote: »
    What's this "we" business? Are you president of some organisation I haven't heard of? You really need to edit yourself and stop being such a brat, act your age old timer!
    Adult rule 1: Argue the point don't argue for the sake of it.

    Alright Shootermacg, I really don't want to get into a shouting match with you. Sorry, it's the stress. I'm drinking beer on my holidays at the beach watching the naked tits go by. Peace :)


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    #788
    MikeyJoyce
    Registered Users Posts: 229 ✭✭MikeyJoyce


    Woah! Explosions!

    Calm down! :D We all need a drink! Who is paying because im broke! :P

    I had great fun this weekend in Guild Wars! :D I seen somebody whispered me as i was shoving a flag into a Norns head as i was killing everything in WvWvW asking about a Boards.ie guild!

    The boards guild will still be happening I just didn't do anything for it in the Beta.

    Also my next point I am more than happy to make the guild and run it and i know at least 10 people who will keep it running but I am wondering if there is anyone out there who would like to take the role instead of me?

    If some people are not sure what i am yapping about check the massive post i made a few pages back. I will be in a guild called Dark Reavers but there will be a second guild called Boards.ie and i will run it if you guys would like me to or anyone who feels like they would like the chance then they can do it :D

    My mumble is still free for everyone to use :D

    Hope you guys are as excited as I am :D


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    #789
    VinLieger
    Registered Users Posts: 17,651 ✭✭✭✭VinLieger


    Hey missed this last beta unfortunately but in a way its good as theres still so much i have to see and try at launch.
    Anyway havent been keping track of all the news and am wondering if the launcher weve been using is gonna be simply updated with the proper client for the actual launch or if we all have to completely redownload the client?


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    #790
    VampiricPadraig
    Registered Users Posts: 632 ✭✭✭VampiricPadraig


    VinLieger wrote: »
    Hey missed this last beta unfortunately but in a way its good as theres still so much i have to see and try at launch.
    Anyway havent been keping track of all the news and am wondering if the launcher weve been using is gonna be simply updated with the proper client for the actual launch or if we all have to completely redownload the client?

    IIRC, It's the same client.


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    #791
    Xeyn
    Registered Users Posts: 555 ✭✭✭Xeyn


    Thats right. You can patch to live on the current launcher. If usage cap is not an issue i hear people saying a clean install is recommended but i reckon it shouldnt be a problem using the current launcher.


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    #792
    VinLieger
    Registered Users Posts: 17,651 ✭✭✭✭VinLieger


    Xeyn wrote: »
    Thats right. You can patch to live on the current launcher. If usage cap is not an issue i hear people saying a clean install is recommended but i reckon it shouldnt be a problem using the current launcher.

    Yeah thats why i was asking, also my original setup has the launcher with the dat and tmp files on the desktop as i didnt really read the instructions :P, so wouldnt mind cleaning it up with a reinstall


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    #793
    Sephiroth_dude
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 80,004 Mod ✭✭✭✭Sephiroth_dude


    only a month to go lads


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    #794
    VampiricPadraig
    Registered Users Posts: 632 ✭✭✭VampiricPadraig


    Sephiroth_dude wrote: »
    only a month to go lads

    Unless your pre-purchased, then it's less than a month!


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    #795
    Sephiroth_dude
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 80,004 Mod ✭✭✭✭Sephiroth_dude


    VampiricPadraig wrote: »
    Unless your pre-purchased, then it's less than a month!

    oh ya! I haven't pre purchased yet :(


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    #796
    Xeyn
    Registered Users Posts: 555 ✭✭✭Xeyn


    At this point unless you want the hero's band its probably not worth it. 3 day head start? Its nice but is it worth the extra money?
    Ive pre purchased but i doubt ill be doing much during the head start besides reserving names.


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    #797
    Dcully
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 14,684 Mod ✭✭✭✭Dcully


    Seems Towellee reckons the pve is crap.

    Who was it called GW2 a masterpiece :P

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXePAa13TWc


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    #798
    Welease
    Registered Users Posts: 3,834 ✭✭✭Welease


    Xeyn wrote: »
    At this point unless you want the hero's band its probably not worth it. 3 day head start? Its nice but is it worth the extra money?
    Ive pre purchased but i doubt ill be doing much during the head start besides reserving names.

    You obviously have no idea how to play modern MMO's.. You pay the extra to get the headstart, so you can beat everyone else to end game.. and quit... proclaiming the game a shocking failure...











    ;)


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    #799
    Xeyn
    Registered Users Posts: 555 ✭✭✭Xeyn


    Welease wrote: »
    You obviously have no idea how to play modern MMO's.. You pay the extra to get the headstart, so you can beat everyone else to end game.. and quit... proclaiming the game a shocking failure...











    ;)

    Hehe. Sadly there will probably be loads of people who do that!


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    #800
    MikeyJoyce
    Registered Users Posts: 229 ✭✭MikeyJoyce


    Dcully wrote: »
    Seems Towellee reckons the pve is crap.

    Who was it called GW2 a masterpiece :P

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXePAa13TWc

    To be honest I have to strongly disagree with this. I found the PVE to be really enjoyable and it gets better the more you play it.

    Best bet is to play the game yourself at launch at see what you think there are so many people shouting about this game ( Myself included I love it ).

    But everyone should make up there own mind.


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    #801
    Dcully
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 14,684 Mod ✭✭✭✭Dcully


    ive played the last beta and lived it myself
    MikeyJoyce wrote: »
    Dcully wrote: »
    Seems Towellee reckons the pve is crap.

    Who was it called GW2 a masterpiece :P

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXePAa13TWc

    To be honest I have to strongly disagree with this. I found the PVE to be really enjoyable and it gets better the more you play it.

    Best bet is to play the game yourself at launch at see what you think there are so many people shouting about this game ( Myself included I love it ).

    But everyone should make up there own mind.


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    #802
    Xeyn
    Registered Users Posts: 555 ✭✭✭Xeyn


    played a bit of all the bwe's though not a great amount. really really liked it and cant wait for the end of the month.


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    #803
    Kiith
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 23,055 Mod ✭✭✭✭Kiith


    Going to pre-order this today. Looking at dlcompare, the cheapest it's available is from World of CD Keys (€41.99). Anyone bought anything from them before? It's quite a bit cheaper then G2Play, which is where i usually get games from.

    http://www.dlcompare.com/games/guild-wars-2-digital-download-276


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    #804
    VinLieger
    Registered Users Posts: 17,651 ✭✭✭✭VinLieger


    Okay so the website has been updated witha very handy clock for those of us who will be part of the head start
    https://www.guildwars2.com/en-gb/

    Saturday 25th at 2 in the afternoon put it in your diaries


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    #805
    delta36
    Registered Users Posts: 921 ✭✭✭delta36


    Stress test tomorrow from 8pm to midnight GMT (I'm pretty sure that's the correct time)

    From post on Facebook:
    We will be conducting a stress test on Thursday, August 2 from 12:00 Noon PACIFIC Time to 4:00 PM PACIFIC Time.

    Unlike previous stress tests, 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

    Note the whole "not representative of the state of the game at launch". They're probably trying to stop all those people who were on the forums during BWE asking for a refund because the game wasn't running very well for them.


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    #806
    ArthurG
    Registered Users Posts: 1,306 ✭✭✭ArthurG


    Kiith wrote: »
    Going to pre-order this today. Looking at dlcompare, the cheapest it's available is from World of CD Keys (€41.99). Anyone bought anything from them before? It's quite a bit cheaper then G2Play, which is where i usually get games from.

    http://www.dlcompare.com/games/guild-wars-2-digital-download-276

    Pre ordered from Amazon (basic version) for 44 euro. Free delivery. I won't get it for day 1 but as I'm away over that weekend not too bothered.


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    #807
    Kiith
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 23,055 Mod ✭✭✭✭Kiith


    I want a digital edition though, as i definitely plan on playing the headstart.

    Ordered it from the official site this morning. Roll on August 25th!


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    #808
    quinch
    Registered Users Posts: 16 ✭quinch


    http://www.reddit.com/r/Guildwars2/comments/xij3o/bwe3_difficulty/

    Greetings Heroes of Tyria,

    We wanted to give you all an update on the Difficulty of BWE3, as it has been the topic of many conversations recently.

    First of all, it is important to understand that the game is still in Beta and that we continue to balance on a daily basis. This said, and as usual, your feedback has proven invaluable. Following the weekend we drilled into our Event metrics, and discovered that the difficulty had indeed changed between BWE3 vs. BWE2. We moved ahead with a check on our core systems to find out if any global change/bug had incurred a generic adjustment to the balance of the game. Quickly we found this to be the case, and the issue has now been corrected.

    We also wanted to take the time to mention, that we feel the overall pacing of the game is exactly where we want it. Specifically that we do not want the player to be in a constant state of overly challenging gameplay, and therefore the difficulty is now reflective of the balance found in BWE2, without a change in overall pacing.

    Finally, we continue to balance both our creatures and our professions. Your feedback, once again has proven invaluable to us, and we ask that you continue to let us know what you think about the game, and keep posting your suggestions as we get ever closer to the release of Guild Wars 2.

    See you in Tyria!

    ChrisW


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    #809
    quinch
    Registered Users Posts: 16 ✭quinch


    It has also been conformed we will be playing headstart from 8am on August 25th.

    Stress test tonight ( Thursday 2nd) from 9pm - 1am


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    #810
    VinLieger
    Registered Users Posts: 17,651 ✭✭✭✭VinLieger


    quinch wrote: »
    It has also been conformed we will be playing headstart from 8am on August 25th.

    Stress test tonight ( Thursday 2nd) from 9pm - 1am

    Some conflicting information about this, yes the time difference on the announced headstart calculates to 8 on saturday but the timer on their website is saying its gonna be 12 o clock


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    #811
    Kiith
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 23,055 Mod ✭✭✭✭Kiith


    Would i be able to play in the stress test tonight, after only pre-purchasing it today?


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