When does the AB map switch? - Guild Wars Forums

Alleji · Mar 04, 2009, 12:15 AM // 00:15

I always thought it was at midnight, then every 3 hours (3 AM, 6 AM, 9 AM, etc) but it just switched on me at 7 PM, which doesn't fit with the above.

So I'm curious.

Striking Nimbus · Mar 04, 2009, 12:33 AM // 00:33

I really don't think it follows the set time. It switches on me differently almost everyday.

*Veteran Member. First Started Guild Wars December 23, 2006*

go cubs · Mar 04, 2009, 12:38 AM // 00:38

lol yah im guessing random.....
Lolz at *veteran member* seeing as you are only a year and 8 months after release of guildwars....and seeing as gw will be 4 years old in 2 months and you will be 4 years old in 2 years....yah not so veteran now eh?

dilan155 · Mar 04, 2009, 12:52 AM // 00:52

i always though maps switch based on the wins from the different factions, meh dont do AB too much, too long a wait time.

Striking Nimbus · Mar 04, 2009, 12:55 AM // 00:55

You are probably right dillan, that seems to make the most sense to me lol. yeah the onlytime i really like to do ab is when we go together as a guild.

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Robbeh The Mad · Mar 04, 2009, 01:14 AM // 01:14

The maps in AB switch according to what faction has the longest winning streak. The further a invading faction is in the others territory the higher the % of losing that round.
As the Wiki states "There are 5 different maps. The map where the fight is depends on the red/blue border line of the faction war. Maps that are deep into Luxon or Kurzick territory are heavily weighted in their favor.". It's step up that way to keep one faction from totally controling the whole Factions map for too long and it's why the deeper you go into enemy territory the greater your underdog bonus is.

Sinners · Mar 04, 2009, 01:21 AM // 01:21

i thought it changed whenever a alliance bought a new city... such as cavalon and all that. when one side gets more factions and buys out a town with it.

Shadow of Cantha · Mar 04, 2009, 01:33 AM // 01:33

http://guildwars.wikia.com/wiki/Kurzick-Luxon_border

Alleji · Mar 04, 2009, 04:19 AM // 04:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shadow of Cantha

http://guildwars.wikia.com/wiki/Kurzick-Luxon_border

That chart is exactly what I've been looking for, thanks.

Mar 04, 2009, 12:15 AM // 00:15	#1
Alleji Forge Runner Join Date: Jan 2006	When does the AB map switch? I always thought it was at midnight, then every 3 hours (3 AM, 6 AM, 9 AM, etc) but it just switched on me at 7 PM, which doesn't fit with the above. So I'm curious.

Mar 04, 2009, 12:38 AM // 00:38	#3
go cubs Jungle Guide Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chicago Guild: [SIR] Profession: D/	lol yah im guessing random..... Lolz at veteran member seeing as you are only a year and 8 months after release of guildwars....and seeing as gw will be 4 years old in 2 months and you will be 4 years old in 2 years....yah not so veteran now eh? Last edited by go cubs; Mar 04, 2009 at 12:40 AM // 00:40..

Mar 04, 2009, 12:33 AM // 00:33	#2
Striking Nimbus Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Jan 2007 Profession: W/R	I really don't think it follows the set time. It switches on me differently almost everyday. Veteran Member. First Started Guild Wars December 23, 2006

Mar 04, 2009, 12:52 AM // 00:52	#4
dilan155 Desert Nomad Join Date: May 2007 Location: living room Profession: N/	i always though maps switch based on the wins from the different factions, meh dont do AB too much, too long a wait time.

Mar 04, 2009, 12:55 AM // 00:55	#5
Striking Nimbus Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Jan 2007 Profession: W/R	You are probably right dillan, that seems to make the most sense to me lol. yeah the onlytime i really like to do ab is when we go together as a guild. Veteran Member. First Started Guild Wars December 23, 2006

Mar 04, 2009, 01:14 AM // 01:14	#6
Robbeh The Mad Academy Page Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: AFK somewhere in Kryta Guild: Raven Alliance Profession: W/	The maps in AB switch according to what faction has the longest winning streak. The further a invading faction is in the others territory the higher the % of losing that round. As the Wiki states "There are 5 different maps. The map where the fight is depends on the red/blue border line of the faction war. Maps that are deep into Luxon or Kurzick territory are heavily weighted in their favor.". It's step up that way to keep one faction from totally controling the whole Factions map for too long and it's why the deeper you go into enemy territory the greater your underdog bonus is.

Mar 04, 2009, 01:21 AM // 01:21	#7
Sinners Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Feb 2009 Profession: D/	i thought it changed whenever a alliance bought a new city... such as cavalon and all that. when one side gets more factions and buys out a town with it.

Mar 04, 2009, 01:33 AM // 01:33	#8
Shadow of Cantha Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Sep 2006 Guild: Come Over And Fix My Mic (kthx) Profession: E/	http://guildwars.wikia.com/wiki/Kurzick-Luxon_border