Potential issue with the updater - Guild Wars Forums

Ragingbear505 · Feb 01, 2010, 11:15 PM // 23:15

I haven't played Guild Wars in forever and was planning on getting back into it, however, I have some concerns about the automatic updater. I now attend a major university that requires me to connect through their network, unfortunately the network goes berserk if it detects any kind of P2P technology. To give you an idea, I tried playing the free version of Dungeons and Dragons online and in the middle of updating my internet cuts out and I'm told that I have violated the schools network policy regarding the use of P2P programs and have lost internet for an hour. I was informed the next violation would be a week. I don't want to lose my internet for a week, I need it for class so I ask you, is it possible that the Guild Wars updater will cause the same issue?

ac1inferno · Feb 02, 2010, 03:48 AM // 03:48

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Originally Posted by Wikipedia

=== Game engine ===
The game engine for Guild Wars was developed by ArenaNet. Engine components developed for Guild Wars are available to be licensed to other NCsoft companies and have been used in other NCsoft games. However, ArenaNet have said they will not license the game engine technology to non-NCsoft companies.

=== Content delivery and network architecture ===

To support their fee-free approach to online gaming the server architecture developed for the game was core to minimizing the bandwidth costs associated with maintaining game servers. Infrastructure design was influenced by the developers' experiences with Battle.net development.

The game client is available for download as a very small file. Each time there is an update to the game the existing client automatically downloads a new version of the client which examines a manifest of files to determine which files have been modified and therefore need to be downloaded to the client machine. This manifest is prioritized, the most important files are downloaded prior to the player being able to start the game, the rest are downloaded in the background while the player is playing. ArenaNet uses this rapid update technology to make changes on demand and close exploits in the system.

ArenaNet also utilizes their update technology to preload content from new ''Guild Wars'' campaigns onto existing players' accounts prior to the release of that campaign. The content is only activated after the right key is added to the player's account and the game servers allow the campaign changes to go live.

I'm not too sure, but that's what Wikipedia has to say about it. Does that sound like P2P? Maybe just check with your university.

Kumu Honua · Feb 02, 2010, 05:24 AM // 05:24

Why not ask those who are in charge with your internet?...

Xenex Xclame · Feb 02, 2010, 08:24 AM // 08:24

GuildWars does act in some ways as a P2P program,I also heard from multiple people that GW causes problems when it comes to schools and P2P programs,You should still however go to your admins and give them information on GW, chances are they will put GW in exceptions.

Do not try it without asking though, the risk is not worth it, you need internet for more imoirtant stuff then games in school anyways.And things can only get better by asking, so why not give it a try.

Lord Dagon · Feb 02, 2010, 05:10 PM // 17:10

i would ask b/c 1) we dont know your school or its rules. 2) its always better to make an informed decision w/ the ppl in charge... if they originally say no you can always so something from one of my really really old games.. " ....greasing their palms w/ a few precursor orbs athoughta do the trick."-Kiara, Jak and daxter(2005)

Feb 01, 2010, 11:15 PM // 23:15	#1
Ragingbear505 Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Feb 2010 Profession: W/Mo	Potential issue with the updater I haven't played Guild Wars in forever and was planning on getting back into it, however, I have some concerns about the automatic updater. I now attend a major university that requires me to connect through their network, unfortunately the network goes berserk if it detects any kind of P2P technology. To give you an idea, I tried playing the free version of Dungeons and Dragons online and in the middle of updating my internet cuts out and I'm told that I have violated the schools network policy regarding the use of P2P programs and have lost internet for an hour. I was informed the next violation would be a week. I don't want to lose my internet for a week, I need it for class so I ask you, is it possible that the Guild Wars updater will cause the same issue?

Feb 02, 2010, 05:24 AM // 05:24	#3
Kumu Honua Jungle Guide Join Date: Feb 2008	Why not ask those who are in charge with your internet?...

Feb 02, 2010, 08:24 AM // 08:24	#4
Xenex Xclame Desert Nomad Join Date: Mar 2006 Guild: DPX Profession: R/	GuildWars does act in some ways as a P2P program,I also heard from multiple people that GW causes problems when it comes to schools and P2P programs,You should still however go to your admins and give them information on GW, chances are they will put GW in exceptions. Do not try it without asking though, the risk is not worth it, you need internet for more imoirtant stuff then games in school anyways.And things can only get better by asking, so why not give it a try.

Feb 02, 2010, 05:10 PM // 17:10	#5
Lord Dagon Desert Nomad Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Inside the Oblivion Gate Guild: The Imperial Guards of Istan[TIGE] Profession: E/Me	i would ask b/c 1) we dont know your school or its rules. 2) its always better to make an informed decision w/ the ppl in charge... if they originally say no you can always so something from one of my really really old games.. " ....greasing their palms w/ a few precursor orbs athoughta do the trick."-Kiara, Jak and daxter(2005)