So, how's this "Test Weekend" thing work? - Guild Wars Forums

Kuldebar Valiturus · Jan 18, 2007, 10:06 PM // 22:06

Does the live game server become a test server for the whole weekend?

Does everyone download an update or is it only for willing participants?

The info posted here doesn't address the mechanics of the "test".

Kakumei · Jan 18, 2007, 10:13 PM // 22:13

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Originally Posted by Kuldebar Valiturus

Does everyone download an update

Yes .

lennymon · Jan 19, 2007, 12:35 AM // 00:35

HA will not be in kansas anymore this weekend.... If you are there, it'll be changed... If you like it, say so on the special forum Inde et al setup, If you don't: say so in the forum, If you think the changes sidestep the issue and are just a reskin: yup, say so in the forum. Seems all very straightforward.

Kuldebar Valiturus · Jan 19, 2007, 12:46 AM // 00:46

Well, it's kinda funny, been playing Guild wars for nearly 2 years and have all 3 Campaigns but don't have any character of mine that has reached Heroes Ascent.

Hell, I barely know what HA is...I thought it had something to do with Ascending in the first Campaign...

As for the reasons: partly because I never found an active guild to call home (in a guild of one atm) and partly because I despise PuGs in Guild Wars.

I'll get there eventually, I suppose.

Terra Xin · Jan 19, 2007, 12:58 AM // 00:58

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Originally Posted by Kakumei

Yes .

Its expected that there'll be quite alot of updates. So if you're running on a slow connection, this weekend is really going to be hell for you :P.

But the only definate answer you'll ever get is what you will experience when the weekend is here.

Ace~O~Spade · Jan 19, 2007, 01:30 AM // 01:30

great! finally some updates... been a while since theyve had those

Giga Strike · Jan 19, 2007, 04:15 PM // 16:15

this isnt gonna be a good idea. this test is just gonna cram a years worth of rants and flames into 1 week.

Tagon · Jan 19, 2007, 05:46 PM // 17:46

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Originally Posted by Giga Strike

this isnt gonna be a good idea. this test is just gonna cram a years worth of rants and flames into 1 week.

What are you talking about this is a great idea. Instead of just doing the updates and skill balances they are saying try this over the weekend tell us what you think and we will make adjustments before it goes in permentaly.

Saphatorael · Jan 19, 2007, 05:53 PM // 17:53

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Originally Posted by Giga Strike

this isnt gonna be a good idea. this test is just gonna cram a years worth of rants and flames into 1 week.

Weekend. 3 days, actually.

But to say this isn't a good idea... nah. It's a welcome change and will likely revive HA another time, and bring new builds.

...Hopefully.

DeanBB · Jan 19, 2007, 08:01 PM // 20:01

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So if you're running on a slow connection, this weekend is really going to be hell for you

Fixed:

So if you're running on a slow connection, be sure to use the -image option to download everything while you eat dinner or watch a movie.

Nickhimself · Jan 19, 2007, 08:05 PM // 20:05

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Originally Posted by DeanBB

Fixed:

So if you're running on a slow connection, stop being cheap and get broadband.

Fixed for truth

Smile Like Umean It · Jan 19, 2007, 09:03 PM // 21:03

You do know broadband isn't available from all ISPs in certain areas?
When I moved to my local residence the only way I could keep Earthlink was either dial up (I would never) or satellite (overkill).
I left em and those bastards made me pay for the remainder of the contract. >.>

artay · Jan 19, 2007, 09:06 PM // 21:06

Everyone has to download updates, lucky for me, broadband.

Jan 18, 2007, 10:06 PM // 22:06	#1
Kuldebar Valiturus Desert Nomad Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Garden City, Idaho Guild: The Order of Relumination (TOoR) Profession: R/	So, how's this "Test Weekend" thing work? Does the live game server become a test server for the whole weekend? Does everyone download an update or is it only for willing participants? The info posted here doesn't address the mechanics of the "test".

Jan 19, 2007, 12:35 AM // 00:35	#3
lennymon Forge Runner Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Seattle Guild: Odin's Hammer [OH] - Servant's of Fortuna [SoF] Profession: R/	HA will not be in kansas anymore this weekend.... If you are there, it'll be changed... If you like it, say so on the special forum Inde et al setup, If you don't: say so in the forum, If you think the changes sidestep the issue and are just a reskin: yup, say so in the forum. Seems all very straightforward.

Jan 19, 2007, 12:46 AM // 00:46	#4
Kuldebar Valiturus Desert Nomad Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Garden City, Idaho Guild: The Order of Relumination (TOoR) Profession: R/	Well, it's kinda funny, been playing Guild wars for nearly 2 years and have all 3 Campaigns but don't have any character of mine that has reached Heroes Ascent. Hell, I barely know what HA is...I thought it had something to do with Ascending in the first Campaign... As for the reasons: partly because I never found an active guild to call home (in a guild of one atm) and partly because I despise PuGs in Guild Wars. I'll get there eventually, I suppose.

Jan 19, 2007, 01:30 AM // 01:30	#6
Ace~O~Spade Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: SD Guild: Cheese It [BOX] Profession: Rt/Mo	great! finally some updates... been a while since theyve had those

Jan 19, 2007, 04:15 PM // 16:15	#7
Giga Strike Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: stranded in vabbi this time Guild: None [N/A]	this isnt gonna be a good idea. this test is just gonna cram a years worth of rants and flames into 1 week.

Jan 19, 2007, 09:03 PM // 21:03	#12
Smile Like Umean It Desert Nomad Join Date: Jul 2006 Profession: E/Rt	You do know broadband isn't available from all ISPs in certain areas? When I moved to my local residence the only way I could keep Earthlink was either dial up (I would never) or satellite (overkill). I left em and those bastards made me pay for the remainder of the contract. >.>

Jan 19, 2007, 09:06 PM // 21:06	#13
artay Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Australia Guild: The Agony Scene Profession: E/	Everyone has to download updates, lucky for me, broadband.