When does the BWE start and other BWE related questions - Guild Wars Forums

Sausaletus Rex · Feb 06, 2005, 07:23 PM // 19:23

This thread is for your BWE related quandries.

First, read the FAQ.

The BWE will begin this Friday, April the 15th. The exact time is unknown and no one will know exactly when it is until the servers go open. In the past this tends to happen around midnight, pacific standard time or GMT-8 (where Seattle and, thus, ArenaNet headquarters is located), the night before.

Yes, you need a pre-order key or a friend's pass key in order to play. Need a pass? Look here.

Anything else? Ask below.

tastegw · Apr 14, 2005, 09:55 PM // 21:55

ive allways had to work on the fridays that the beta begins.

i live on the east coast of the us.

thus 3 hours behind of pacific times.

does beta start at 3am or 3pm on friday for me?

JjK · Apr 14, 2005, 09:56 PM // 21:56

2:00 am for me, and i am central, i assume 3:00 am for you.

IceD'Bear · Apr 14, 2005, 10:11 PM // 22:11

Here you go

Sticky: When does the BWE start and other BWE related questions

valorien · Apr 14, 2005, 11:46 PM // 23:46

Here is why there is so much confusion.
"Our final Beta Weekend Event begins in just hours − 12:01 a.m. PDT/8:01 GMT Friday."
This is posted at www.guildwars.com The problem is that 12:01a.m. PDT and 8:01a.m.GMT do not happen at the same time.

12PDT = 7GMT
12PST = 8GMT

It all comes down to someone forgetting the conversion when switching to daylight savings. Putting all this aside I am hoping that the following site is accurate. http://www.msu.edu/~nordhou1/gw/countdown.html If this is correct it will open at 3:01 a.m. Central Time.

Loviatar · Apr 14, 2005, 11:58 PM // 23:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by valorien

http://www.msu.edu/~nordhou1/gw/countdown.html[/url] If this is correct it will open at 3:01 a.m. Central Time.

1 hour off

I am on the west coast and it is now about 5:00 PM PDT while the clock has 8 hours to go instead of 7 hours

Roken · Apr 15, 2005, 12:01 AM // 00:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loviatar

1 hour off

I am on the west coast and it is now about 5:00 PM PDT while the clock has 8 hours to go instead of 7 hours

Im glad you said that, becuase Im going by the same clock.

zamorak · Apr 15, 2005, 12:12 AM // 00:12

ok im sorry if i sound like an idoit but im really confused. i live on the east coast so when does the beta event start for me?

Loviatar · Apr 15, 2005, 12:20 AM // 00:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by zamorak

ok im sorry if i sound like an idoit but im really confused. i live on the east coast so when does the beta event start for me?

the countdown clock should strike 1 hour to go when it starts.

it is now 5:20 west coast time and it will start at midnight my time zone in 6 hours and 40 minutes

Manderlock · Apr 15, 2005, 12:28 AM // 00:28

regardless of what time zone your in, go to the OT forum and look at the "Count Down Agin" thread.

and just watch that till your eyeballs bleed

Edit: hmmm people are saying that timer is of by one hour. I dont know, im too damn lazy to test it myself.Now that i know that i think i will try and sign on at 2:00 am.

Strycker · Apr 15, 2005, 02:12 AM // 02:12

Do they bring it up on-time? Or is it a tad late? Just curious before I wake up at 3AM. Also, how long will DL's take? Few minutes? 30, 40? Ill only have a hr to kill, either 3-4 or 3:30 - 4:30.

Rushing Wind · Apr 15, 2005, 02:16 AM // 02:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Strycker

Do they bring it up on-time? Or is it a tad late? Just curious before I wake up at 3AM. Also, how long will DL's take? Few minutes? 30, 40? Ill only have a hr to kill, either 3-4 or 3:30 - 4:30.

Depends on how much they're trying to get in at the last minute. Sometimes its a little late so I'd just plan on that. 3:30-4:30 for you. Just hope its running by that time.

Download times vary. If you are on dial up and haven't played at all yet you should expect a few hours before you can actually play. DSL or cable usually go much quicker and will have you up and going in no time.

Hope this helps.

Zeppelin · Apr 15, 2005, 05:53 AM // 05:53

This is my first beta weekend, so I wasn't sure how it worked. Does anyone know when it ends for sure? On the official site it said that it ended at Midnight on Sun. the 17th, and since the same article said it started at midnight on Fri the 15th, I was wondering if that meant midnight Sat night/Sun morning, or if it lasts throughout the whole Sunday. Just wondering how it's worked in the past or if anyone knows. Thanks.

Davion · Apr 15, 2005, 05:55 AM // 05:55

ALL day ...Friday, Saturday, and Sunday..... Hence 12:01am friday..to 12am sunday

Zeppelin · Apr 15, 2005, 06:04 AM // 06:04

Thanks. Just wanted to make sure. I've seen 12:01 listed as the start time in most articles, but the article that confused me a bit said it started at midnight on the 15th and ended at midnight on the 17th. Thanks again.

tydus · Apr 15, 2005, 06:34 AM // 06:34

Site says 12:01AM FRI, countdown makes it 1:01AM Fri pacific time, so is it 12 or 1 ARGH

mindless_seijii · Apr 15, 2005, 06:36 AM // 06:36

thats funny that it stats 12:01 lol one extra min makes a diff i take it

bouncingsoulx · Apr 15, 2005, 07:02 AM // 07:02

gah 3:01 EST

and no beta lol

Volaju16 · Apr 15, 2005, 07:07 AM // 07:07

Ahhhhhhhhh 3:07am .... Where is my game *cry*

::EDIT:: nm i found it ^_^ .... alonge with patch ... and a 2kb transfer rate on cable modem >_> .... Whhhhyy, WHhhyyyy must I be teased in such cruel ways ?!?!?!?! *crys again*

boyee09 · Apr 15, 2005, 11:20 PM // 23:20

I know this may be a dumb question, but this is my first BWE and I made my character and it was loading Ascalon City and the download toke forever and it still isn't done. I do have AOL for an internet provider but i was downloading it for 1-3 hrs and it only got to 10%. Is there anything i can do to speed it up? I would really like to play in the BWE before the game comes out.

Feb 06, 2005, 07:23 PM // 19:23	#1
Sausaletus Rex Death From Above Join Date: Dec 2004	When does the BWE start and other BWE related questions This thread is for your BWE related quandries. First, read the FAQ. The BWE will begin this Friday, April the 15th. The exact time is unknown and no one will know exactly when it is until the servers go open. In the past this tends to happen around midnight, pacific standard time or GMT-8 (where Seattle and, thus, ArenaNet headquarters is located), the night before. Yes, you need a pre-order key or a friend's pass key in order to play. Need a pass? Look here. Anything else? Ask below.

Apr 14, 2005, 09:55 PM // 21:55	#2
tastegw Krytan Explorer Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: SoCal Profession: E/	question about starting time for beta... ive allways had to work on the fridays that the beta begins. i live on the east coast of the us. thus 3 hours behind of pacific times. does beta start at 3am or 3pm on friday for me? Last edited by Sausaletus Rex; Apr 14, 2005 at 10:38 PM // 22:38.. Reason: thread merged

Apr 15, 2005, 12:28 AM // 00:28	#10
Manderlock Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: TX Guild: Crimson ScS Profession: W/N	regardless of what time zone your in, go to the OT forum and look at the "Count Down Agin" thread. and just watch that till your eyeballs bleed Edit: hmmm people are saying that timer is of by one hour. I dont know, im too damn lazy to test it myself.Now that i know that i think i will try and sign on at 2:00 am. Last edited by Manderlock; Apr 15, 2005 at 12:34 AM // 00:34..

Apr 15, 2005, 02:12 AM // 02:12	#11
Strycker Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Mar 2005	When does it open? Do they bring it up on-time? Or is it a tad late? Just curious before I wake up at 3AM. Also, how long will DL's take? Few minutes? 30, 40? Ill only have a hr to kill, either 3-4 or 3:30 - 4:30.

Apr 15, 2005, 05:53 AM // 05:53	#13
Zeppelin Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Apr 2005 Guild: Houses Of The Holy Profession: W/N	When does this go until? This is my first beta weekend, so I wasn't sure how it worked. Does anyone know when it ends for sure? On the official site it said that it ended at Midnight on Sun. the 17th, and since the same article said it started at midnight on Fri the 15th, I was wondering if that meant midnight Sat night/Sun morning, or if it lasts throughout the whole Sunday. Just wondering how it's worked in the past or if anyone knows. Thanks.

Apr 14, 2005, 09:56 PM // 21:56	#3
JjK Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Mar 2005 Guild: Knights Templar Profession: W/E	2:00 am for me, and i am central, i assume 3:00 am for you.

Apr 14, 2005, 10:11 PM // 22:11	#4
IceD'Bear Krytan Explorer Join Date: Feb 2005 Guild: Awoken Myth [MYTH] Profession: Mo/	Here you go Sticky: When does the BWE start and other BWE related questions

Apr 14, 2005, 11:46 PM // 23:46	#5
valorien Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2005	Here is why there is so much confusion. "Our final Beta Weekend Event begins in just hours − 12:01 a.m. PDT/8:01 GMT Friday." This is posted at www.guildwars.com The problem is that 12:01a.m. PDT and 8:01a.m.GMT do not happen at the same time. 12PDT = 7GMT 12PST = 8GMT It all comes down to someone forgetting the conversion when switching to daylight savings. Putting all this aside I am hoping that the following site is accurate. http://www.msu.edu/~nordhou1/gw/countdown.html If this is correct it will open at 3:01 a.m. Central Time.

Apr 15, 2005, 12:12 AM // 00:12	#8
zamorak Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2005	ok im sorry if i sound like an idoit but im really confused. i live on the east coast so when does the beta event start for me?

Apr 15, 2005, 05:55 AM // 05:55	#14
Davion Krytan Explorer Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: wherever the winds take me Profession: R/Mo	ALL day ...Friday, Saturday, and Sunday..... Hence 12:01am friday..to 12am sunday

Apr 15, 2005, 06:04 AM // 06:04	#15
Zeppelin Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Apr 2005 Guild: Houses Of The Holy Profession: W/N	Thanks. Just wanted to make sure. I've seen 12:01 listed as the start time in most articles, but the article that confused me a bit said it started at midnight on the 15th and ended at midnight on the 17th. Thanks again.

Apr 15, 2005, 06:34 AM // 06:34	#16
tydus Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Apr 2005	am i understanding it? Site says 12:01AM FRI, countdown makes it 1:01AM Fri pacific time, so is it 12 or 1 ARGH

Apr 15, 2005, 06:36 AM // 06:36	#17
mindless_seijii Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: sTpL	thats funny that it stats 12:01 lol one extra min makes a diff i take it

Apr 15, 2005, 07:02 AM // 07:02	#18
bouncingsoulx Academy Page Join Date: Mar 2005	gah 3:01 EST and no beta lol

Apr 15, 2005, 07:07 AM // 07:07	#19
Volaju16 Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Apr 2005	Ahhhhhhhhh 3:07am .... Where is my game cry ::EDIT:: nm i found it ^_^ .... alonge with patch ... and a 2kb transfer rate on cable modem >_> .... Whhhhyy, WHhhyyyy must I be teased in such cruel ways ?!?!?!?! crys again Last edited by Volaju16; Apr 15, 2005 at 07:14 AM // 07:14..

Apr 15, 2005, 11:20 PM // 23:20	#20
boyee09 Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Apr 2005	Forever I know this may be a dumb question, but this is my first BWE and I made my character and it was loading Ascalon City and the download toke forever and it still isn't done. I do have AOL for an internet provider but i was downloading it for 1-3 hrs and it only got to 10%. Is there anything i can do to speed it up? I would really like to play in the BWE before the game comes out.