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Boren Supremecy · May 14, 2008, 10:10 PM // 22:10

How long u think it will take to get in an AB this weekend. I mean i sometimes wait up to 10 mins just to get in depending on the time of day but will Anet be able to handle this weekend?

captain_carter · May 14, 2008, 10:14 PM // 22:14

Are you sure it is because Anet can't handle it, or is it because there really aren't enough people on the other side.

Kamara · May 14, 2008, 10:16 PM // 22:16

On double weekends there's usually plenty of people on both sides. Last AB event I only waited maximum of 3 minutes on Ancestral. Considering Ancestral wait-times are usually 10-ish mins for me, this was an awesome improvement.

And yes, it's got nothing to do with ANet not being able to handle it.

captain_carter · May 14, 2008, 10:19 PM // 22:19

It is reasonable to assume the numbers on both sides will increase by the same factor, the times should therefore be the same or better.

makosi · May 14, 2008, 10:22 PM // 22:22

When Luxons own most of the Echoval Forest and we're playing in Ancestral, I think lots of Luxons simply abstain from AB because it's too hard to win. Hence, the long waiting times.

Not much the devs can do about that. Mind you, it will be busy either way this weekend.

I Can Cure Cancer · May 14, 2008, 10:30 PM // 22:30

If the areas we're fighting in are only slightly in favor of one side or completely neutral then I don't think wait times will be too long. If say the luxons are in Kanaii Canyon then it's probably gonna be a longer wait for them than the kurzicks.

DarkFlame · May 14, 2008, 10:51 PM // 22:51

Isn't this a repeat weekend event? Why wouldn't Anet be able to handle it? Sure there may be a few more people on to farm faction for Z-keys, but thats hardly an issue.

Your long wait times are because of a lack of people in AB, not because of problems on Anet's side.

Thizzle · May 14, 2008, 11:03 PM // 23:03

People still play those? You should just go to farm the faction in Cantha.

miskav · May 14, 2008, 11:14 PM // 23:14

Lately people have been ABing slightly more it seems, the times have went down (wait times) =D

Shayne Hawke · May 15, 2008, 12:29 AM // 00:29

I just wish they'd do a double faction weekend instead of limiting it to AB.

Mr. G · May 15, 2008, 12:47 AM // 00:47

rofl 10 mins? thats all?

back in my day...blah blah blah

Yuhe Ji · May 15, 2008, 01:30 AM // 01:30

The waiting times will probably short, and AB will be crammed with trolls and other degenerate-type players.

I pwnd U · May 15, 2008, 01:39 AM // 01:39

I doubt they will be too bad. I don't see it beinig a huge factor.

captain_carter · May 15, 2008, 09:00 AM // 09:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thizzle

People still play those? You should just go to farm the faction in Cantha.

Yep some of us still play to have fun.

cataphract · May 15, 2008, 09:09 AM // 09:09

I simply love double AB weekends. It's the only time I can stand around waiting for AB to load.

PyrAnkh · May 15, 2008, 09:15 AM // 09:15

I was always under the impression that loading times had to do with the amount of servers dedicated to AB games. Wich would be increased during such a weekend.

Edge Martinez · May 15, 2008, 09:54 AM // 09:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by makosi

When Luxons own most of the Echoval Forest and we're playing in Ancestral, I think lots of Luxons simply abstain from AB because it's too hard to win. Hence, the long waiting times.

Yep. Ancestral sends people packing. If it's a double weekend, however, this luxon hopes it stays in Ancestral all weekend long.

Twan4188 · May 15, 2008, 02:41 PM // 14:41

This depends on the amounts of players on both sides. Just like the 'Ford Aspenwood' mission in Echowald. If there are enough numbers on one side but not on the other, you have to wait. Otherwise there's no problem.

May 14, 2008, 10:10 PM // 22:10	#1
Boren Supremecy Academy Page Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: St Louis Guild: La Cosa Snowstra [SNOW] Profession: N/A	how long? How long u think it will take to get in an AB this weekend. I mean i sometimes wait up to 10 mins just to get in depending on the time of day but will Anet be able to handle this weekend?

May 14, 2008, 10:22 PM // 22:22	#5
makosi Grotto Attendant Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: "Pre-nerf" is incorrect. It's pre-buff. Guild: Requirement Begins With R [notQ] Profession: Me/	When Luxons own most of the Echoval Forest and we're playing in Ancestral, I think lots of Luxons simply abstain from AB because it's too hard to win. Hence, the long waiting times. Not much the devs can do about that. Mind you, it will be busy either way this weekend. Last edited by makosi; May 14, 2008 at 10:24 PM // 22:24..

May 14, 2008, 10:14 PM // 22:14	#2
captain_carter Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: England Guild: The X Viles [TXV] Profession: R/	Are you sure it is because Anet can't handle it, or is it because there really aren't enough people on the other side.

May 14, 2008, 10:16 PM // 22:16	#3
Kamara Krytan Explorer Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ponie Hill, Lion's Arch International Guild: Blinkie Kaulitz Armie Profession: E/	On double weekends there's usually plenty of people on both sides. Last AB event I only waited maximum of 3 minutes on Ancestral. Considering Ancestral wait-times are usually 10-ish mins for me, this was an awesome improvement. And yes, it's got nothing to do with ANet not being able to handle it.

May 14, 2008, 10:19 PM // 22:19	#4
captain_carter Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: England Guild: The X Viles [TXV] Profession: R/	It is reasonable to assume the numbers on both sides will increase by the same factor, the times should therefore be the same or better.

May 14, 2008, 10:30 PM // 22:30	#6
I Can Cure Cancer Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Apr 2008 Guild: Dark Empire [DE] Profession: E/	If the areas we're fighting in are only slightly in favor of one side or completely neutral then I don't think wait times will be too long. If say the luxons are in Kanaii Canyon then it's probably gonna be a longer wait for them than the kurzicks.

May 14, 2008, 10:51 PM // 22:51	#7
DarkFlame Desert Nomad Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Ascalon Profession: E/	Isn't this a repeat weekend event? Why wouldn't Anet be able to handle it? Sure there may be a few more people on to farm faction for Z-keys, but thats hardly an issue. Your long wait times are because of a lack of people in AB, not because of problems on Anet's side.

May 14, 2008, 11:03 PM // 23:03	#8
Thizzle Banned Join Date: Apr 2008	People still play those? You should just go to farm the faction in Cantha.

May 14, 2008, 11:14 PM // 23:14	#9
miskav Jungle Guide Join Date: Jun 2005 Guild: None Profession: Mo/	Lately people have been ABing slightly more it seems, the times have went down (wait times) =D

May 15, 2008, 12:29 AM // 00:29	#10
Shayne Hawke Departed from Tyria Join Date: May 2007 Guild: Clan Dethryche [dth] Profession: R/	I just wish they'd do a double faction weekend instead of limiting it to AB.

May 15, 2008, 12:47 AM // 00:47	#11
Mr. G Desert Nomad Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: S. Wales Profession: Mo/Me	rofl 10 mins? thats all? back in my day...blah blah blah

May 15, 2008, 01:30 AM // 01:30	#12
Yuhe Ji Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Los Angeles Profession: E/	The waiting times will probably short, and AB will be crammed with trolls and other degenerate-type players.

May 15, 2008, 01:39 AM // 01:39	#13
I pwnd U God of Spammers Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: in the middle of a burning cornfield... Guild: Scars Meadows [SMS] (Officer)	I doubt they will be too bad. I don't see it beinig a huge factor.

May 15, 2008, 09:09 AM // 09:09	#15
cataphract Forge Runner Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ashford Abbey Guild: Hey Mallyx [icU] Profession: Mo/Me	I simply love double AB weekends. It's the only time I can stand around waiting for AB to load.

May 15, 2008, 09:15 AM // 09:15	#16
PyrAnkh Krytan Explorer Join Date: Aug 2006 Guild: Lowbird Academy [LoW] Profession: W/	I was always under the impression that loading times had to do with the amount of servers dedicated to AB games. Wich would be increased during such a weekend.

May 15, 2008, 02:41 PM // 14:41	#18
Twan4188 Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ashford Guild: White Dragon Order [WD] Profession: W/Mo	This depends on the amounts of players on both sides. Just like the 'Ford Aspenwood' mission in Echowald. If there are enough numbers on one side but not on the other, you have to wait. Otherwise there's no problem.