Guildwars 2 Beta Thread

[zinfamous]

well, I just hope I get it soon--probably need the invite now, though. My normal DL speed is ~480kb

It's just going to be hammered because of the demand on this one.

 

[gladiatorua]

Get older closed beta client. Run it.
It will download new launcher and all the required files.

 

[ShintaiDK]

You can avoid the hammered login servers by going direct:
cloudfront.guildwars2.com/client/Gw2.exe

Place it ina dir you wish to use. For example C : \ GuildWars2 and run the file from that dir. The downloader will then start.

 

[drebo]

Yeah, I got my invite at 2:45pm PST. I started downloading the client earlier today, though, as I already had the old closed beta client.

My weekend is officially fucked.

 

[gothamhunter]

Yup, can download it from my earlier posted link or from ShintaiDK's link. WOOT BETA WEEKEND COMETH.

 

[zinfamous]

Assuming I'm able to get in on time, I will be officially sick on Friday.

and thanks for the tips--I'll try that when I get home. --I need to reboot on my SSD though, clear the hibernate function...and install there.

Only problem--I'd much rather be playing ToR or something instead of just letting this thing download for 2 days. :\

 

[Worthington]

I R downloading now. thanks for the link!

 

[GaiaHunter]

So big celebration for GW1 as well and a new tameable pet, hounds of balthazar and all consumable drops from every event plus every weekend events bonus - good chance for those that still need a few points for HOM rewards.

Still downloading, my GF got it ages ago using the previous beta downloader, stupid 50MB internet she has... want as well.

 

[zinfamous]

ooo, got my email...

 

[zokudu]

I want to work on the GW bonuses so much right now but I don't know where to start with all the event stuff going on.

 

[Merad]

All pre purchasers get in the beta, right? No email yet...

 

[zinfamous]

All pre purchasers get in the beta, right? No email yet...

I received my email an hour ago. Seems like they are sending them out in batches.

 

[NoSoup4You]

Ack, I just realized I hadn't registered my beta code from the pre-purchase, hope I'm not too late to get into this weekend's beta. I'll have TERA early access at least if I don't!

 

[KMFJD]

All pre-purchasers get beta, they are sending emails in waves.....downloading the client at a blazing 27KB/sec

 

[zokudu]

I have the whole client downloaded already. Lets do this Anet.

 

[HarvardAce]

I'm clicking on the link in the e-mail (or the link on the support page, which actually goes to the same forum post). I get a login screen, I enter my login information, hit submit, and it sends me to the exact same site. I'm guessing that this is the login server issue that people were referring to?

I already downloaded the file from the above link (Thanks!) and I'm downloading the client as we speak, but I want to make sure there's no issue with my account. I thought maybe I had the password wrong, so I reset it, changed it (or didn't, if it's the password I think I used initially), and I'm getting the same issue.

 

[zinfamous]

just started downloading.

128kb/s at 12am PST. looks like I picked a good time...

giddy.

 

[GaiaHunter]

World (servers) list available.

Choosing and Transferring Worlds in Guild Wars 2

US Worlds

Anvil Rock
Borlis Pass
Yak’s Bend
Henge of Denravi
Maguuma
Sorrow’s Furnace
Kaineng
Jade Quarry
Fort Aspenwood
Ehmry Bay
Ferguson’s Crossing
Darkhaven
Vasburg
Eredon Terrace
Crystal Desert
Tarnished Coast
Steamspur Mountains
Blazeridge Mountains
Isle of Janthir
Sea of Sorrows
Deldrimor
Scavenger’s Causeway
Moladune
Eternal Grove

EU Worlds

Kodonur
Gandara
Kodash
Blacktide
Istan
Vabbi
Kourna
Fissure of Woe
Underworld
Ring of Fire
Far Shiverpeaks
Petrified Forest
Jade Sea
Desolation
Magus Falls
Whiteside Ridge
Fort Ranik
Ruins of Surmia
Sharp’s Corner
Aurora Glade
Riverside
Elona Reach
Augury Rock
Abaddon’s Mouth

Loads of servers for a beta.

 

[zinfamous]

Dang, now I have to plan on servers. :\ But it's nice that they already have the ability to transfer servers.

You guys have a notion of which world you'd want to be on?

I'm thinking Vasburg, Eternal Grove, Maguuma, or Sorrow's Furnace.

I imagine Darkhaven will be jam-packed.


Currently at 63% DL. Preparing for weekend:

--Sick day? check.
--Beef Jerky? check
--Beer and water? pick up on Thursday
--Diapers? check.

 

[gothamhunter]

I get to work from 11pm-7am Thursday night, Friday night, and Saturday night. I also have to work Thursday 8-5 and Friday 8-5. So basically...

Thursday
8am-5pm work
5:30-10:15 sleep
11pm-7am work

Friday
8am-5pm work
5:30-10:15 sleep
11pm-7am work

Saturday
8am-??pm GW2?
5:30pm-10:15 sleep
11pm-7am work

Sunday
8am church
GW2
4pm Financial Peace University class
GW2

 

[zinfamous]

^well, just cut church out on Sunday morning. God will understand.

 

[VashHT]

^^ damn that sucks man sounds like a busy weekend...I thought I was going to be busy all weekend but my gf has an exam Monday so looks like I'll just be playing GW2 all weekend :biggrin: .

 

[SLU Aequitas]

Dang, now I have to plan on servers. :\ But it's nice that they already have the ability to transfer servers.

You guys have a notion of which world you'd want to be on?

I'm thinking Vasburg, Eternal Grove, Maguuma, or Sorrow's Furnace.

I imagine Darkhaven will be jam-packed.


Currently at 63% DL. Preparing for weekend:

--Sick day? check.
--Beef Jerky? check
--Beer and water? pick up on Thursday
--Diapers? check.

I'll go with group consensus, but would like to play through with a group of ATers Client already downloaded, got some catching up to do with mechanics. Likely going to roll an elementalist, thief, or mesmer, depending on what people need.

 

[VashHT]

I'm pretty torn on what class to play, all of them sound pretty cool to me except for the engineer. I think my front-runners would be either necro, guardian or mesmer though.

 

[zinfamous]

I'll go with group consensus, but would like to play through with a group of ATers Client already downloaded, got some catching up to do with mechanics. Likely going to roll an elementalist, thief, or mesmer, depending on what people need.

Mesmer will be my main, and then Thief. I might gravitate towards thief more, but who knows.

After that it's either Nec or Ele. Then Guardian/War/Engineer.

Still little to no interest in Rangers.


I wouldn't worry about what people need, as all classes seem to be useful in somewhat equal roles based on the game mechanics. For starting out new guilds, I imagine the only thing role issue to be concerned with is the first crafting skills you select?

You will eventually be able to max all crafting on any toon, if you wish, though.