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Longasc · Jun 07, 2008, 09:51 AM // 09:51

I would test the game, not play it like it is a pre-release. Maybe this attitude is enough to disqualify me for a beta key. :>

4thVariety · Jun 07, 2008, 10:34 AM // 10:34

Beta covers a whole range of things, which beta do you mean?

Beta, as in beta which tries to finds bugs in the world and the gameplay?

Beta, as in promotional event that is advertisement?

Beta, as in "we add perceived value to an otherwise utterly redundant thing", such as betas on subscription based services.

Beta, as in reassurance to investors that the product is real and more money can be raised?

Beta, as in chance for people to spoil all of the storyline?

I am sure we all want to see the beta that tells us everything about the game mechanics. What I rather not see is the story, what the fans do not need is the promotion beta. That's something for those not playing atm.

Alex the Great · Jun 07, 2008, 07:16 PM // 19:16

sure, what else would i be doing? grinding titles lol?

Diddy bow · Jun 07, 2008, 07:18 PM // 19:18

Id play it, at the moment im not going to get GW2 in the beta does, great, if not w/e.

Rico the Spirited · Jun 07, 2008, 07:25 PM // 19:25

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Originally Posted by Alex the Great

sure, what else would i be doing? grinding titles lol?

Wait, what? That would imply there's other stuff to do around town these days.

mintykanesh · Oct 18, 2008, 09:55 PM // 21:55

I',m pretty sure everybody is going to want to play the GW2 beta, however the chances are most people want to play it for the wrong reasons ie to play it and spread information about it. The point of betas is to test the game - to try to break it and find bugs to improve it. Betas are not your own private sneak peak into the game, nor are they designed to release vast amounts of info into the community. I would not be suprised at all if betas have already started, but its being kept secret still until the game is more developed.

Worst thing you can get in a beta test are the complete idiots who somehow manage to get into it and have a chance at improving the game, but then don't realise that it is a beta, treat it like their own private game and start complaining that the game still sucks. That is probably why there is no beta yet.

P.S 4thvariety if it is a preview event, it will be advertised as such not a beta, there is a difference.

Gwmaster · Oct 18, 2008, 10:09 PM // 22:09

I'm going to play it..to death!

Nessar · Oct 18, 2008, 11:50 PM // 23:50

I'll prolly sight-see more then play...test out the new features and mechs. But I'll play it until my fingers bleed >

Age · Oct 19, 2008, 12:08 AM // 00:08

I imagine it will be open to those who already hold GW account.

Raku Clayman · Oct 19, 2008, 12:14 AM // 00:14

I'll play GW2 in beta if given the chance. To me Beta's are to discover bugs and make suggestions. I hope A-net offers it to the oldest members first, since I've been playing for over 3 years.

Ec]-[oMaN · Oct 19, 2008, 12:23 AM // 00:23

nice poll
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kupp · Oct 19, 2008, 12:27 AM // 00:27

I'm not sure on this, on one hand, after all this time I want to see how the game turns out to be, and what has become of Tyria. Finally satisfy the thirst for GW2, and also to know if it's worth spending 50€ on it.

On the other, I only want to experience GW2 on it's fully polished and bug free (so to speak) version. I'd hate that some bugs would ruin the game early on for me, and also would hate to have my account wiped again ruining the experience for me. I want the first one to be the big one.

What I'll probably is end up doing is reading all the reviews, watching every screenshots and videos and assess the game by them, and then buy it in it's time. Have some prety high expectations for it, I hope it'll live up.

pamelf · Oct 19, 2008, 02:48 AM // 02:48

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Originally Posted by Longasc

I would test the game, not play it like it is a pre-release. Maybe this attitude is enough to disqualify me for a beta key. :>

I don't think that at all. That's exactly why you SHOULD get a key! I feel the same. I mean, I love GW and the BETA would be a wonderful oppurtunity not only to see its development into the game it will be, but also to have your say in how you feel the game direction could improve.

doudou_steve · Oct 19, 2008, 03:45 AM // 03:45

Yup, i'll defenitly play the beta even if there are major bugs or anything that most of guru posters here will whine about.

Also, when it comes up, i wonder how many scrubs will say: ZOMG THAT GAME SUX!!1!!1!1!!! FUK U ANET!!1!1!

AKB48 · Oct 19, 2008, 05:31 AM // 05:31

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Originally Posted by doudou_steve

Yup, i'll defenitly play the beta even if there are major bugs or anything that most of guru posters here will whine about.

Also, when it comes up, i wonder how many scrubs will say: ZOMG THAT GAME SUX!!1!!1!1!!! FUK U ANET!!1!1!

1)because there are bugs that's why they release a BETA, not the game, first.

2)I dont think gw2 will be all that bad, it can, if done well, a revoluntary game, it's all up to how good the Anet staffers are. They got a solid fundation, now they gotta show their stuff of if they can or can't build a decent building.

I would try the beta, but it all depends how busy im w/ my school work.

Red Sonya · Oct 19, 2008, 07:37 AM // 07:37

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Originally Posted by Darcy

Let's get real here. When the beta is announced, anyone who can get in will play. I can't picture anyone saying " No Thanks" to an invite.

Well that just shows how narrow minded you are cause not everyone jumps on an invite to something free. Some of us believe in waiting for the final product than putting our valueable (people with lives) times into some silly beta applications.

Aba · Oct 19, 2008, 07:55 AM // 07:55

Ya im so not gonna play something free because, I have a life too

Anyway has the beta even been mentioned by any anet staff?

fenix · Oct 19, 2008, 08:07 AM // 08:07

I think ANet should get over the speedhump of actually making a game to put into Alpha before they start thinking about a Beta.

upier · Oct 19, 2008, 08:53 AM // 08:53

Mark my words:
Must buy 30$ worth of stuff in the GW1 online store to get a free GW2 beta invite.

Anyway - I am currently more intrigued by D3 so if the option will be between playing D3 or GW2 beta ... I know what I'll be doing when I won't be wasting time with real life.

Pleikki · Oct 19, 2008, 09:58 AM // 09:58

Probably will try the open beta, but would 100% play closed one :P