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Gaile Gray · Apr 04, 2007, 01:30 AM // 01:30

Hi, everyone,

I wanted to let you know that we have a unique Guild Wars testing opportunity that will begin this Friday and run through next week. A few hundred applicants will be invited to help us test the Automated Tournament System for a few hours each day. Please see this article on the Guild Wars Wiki for more information.

Thanks a bunch!

Monkty Monk · Apr 04, 2007, 01:32 AM // 01:32

aww sweet i love hero battles.

lucifer_uk · Apr 04, 2007, 01:34 AM // 01:34

Arghhh I wanted to sign up for this but I don't get back from work till after 22:00 GMT

Good luck guys!

Zinger314 · Apr 04, 2007, 01:35 AM // 01:35

Will there be UAX? I might consider it...of course, I need to develop a valid Hero Battle build after the previous one was nerfed to hell...

minimoose fan · Apr 04, 2007, 01:38 AM // 01:38

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Originally Posted by lucifer_uk

Arghhh I wanted to sign up for this but I don't get back from work till after 22:00 GMT

Good luck guys!

Well, maybe if they offer another tester option, you'll get a spot.

Gaile, if someone could make all but one of those dates, could they let someone else play for that day or would that be a no. I'm thinking No, but just wondering.

The Ernada · Apr 04, 2007, 01:50 AM // 01:50

Sooo is there going to be testing actual changes to HB or is it just testing the ladder system? I ask because I used to be a big fan of HB but the mechanics just encouraged the cheesiest of builds and tactics even after that last update. I'd be more inclined to try out for the testing if actual changes were being put in.

Yawgmoth · Apr 04, 2007, 01:53 AM // 01:53

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You Must Provide:
Your full name
Your full home address
Your fan forum handle(s)
Your age
A valid email address to use for the test account user name
Your current Guild Wars account user name (email address)

I wonder what do they need all those information for. I mean the first 4.

Gaile Gray · Apr 04, 2007, 01:58 AM // 01:58

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Originally Posted by Yawgmoth

I wonder what do they need all those information for. I mean the first 4.

Because we want to know the people to whom we're giving access. This test is not on the Live Server. Therefore, it requires a certain amount of trust, on your part and ours. If you're uncomfortable with providing that information, it's ok. But if you want to take part, we need to have it, so the choice is yours.

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Originally Posted by minimoose fan

Gaile, if someone could make all but one of those dates, could they let someone else play for that day or would that be a no. I'm thinking No, but just wondering.

If someone can make 6 of 7 dates, that's fine -- go ahead and apply. But no, never share account information or send a proxy -- that's just bad mojo.

scrinner · Apr 04, 2007, 02:00 AM // 02:00

Well i would join but i cant attend all of them due to..... *shudder* School *Shudder*

unmatchedfury · Apr 04, 2007, 02:03 AM // 02:03

Awsome this time works perfectly for me since i play 3 hoursevery day at this time !

Puebert · Apr 04, 2007, 02:58 AM // 02:58

Can someone tell me if I'm right?

My understanding is, that they are holding an Automated Tournament using Hero Battles correct? And the feature they are testing is the Automated Tournament right?

Relambrien · Apr 04, 2007, 03:05 AM // 03:05

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Originally Posted by Puebert

Can someone tell me if I'm right?

My understanding is, that they are holding an Automated Tournament using Hero Battles correct? And the feature they are testing is the Automated Tournament right?

My guess is that they're using the Automated Tournament system with Hero Battles temporarily in order to test its functionality.

In other words, it'll be the same sort of organization as that used for GvG, it's just that the type of game you'll be playing changes.

That's a guess based on what I've heard though.

Neo Nugget · Apr 04, 2007, 03:08 AM // 03:08

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Originally Posted by scrinner

Well i would join but i cant attend all of them due to..... *shudder* School *Shudder*

aww dang me too lol. i hate school.

Juicey Shake · Apr 04, 2007, 03:10 AM // 03:10

gahh as I posted at tgh I sure hope I get this..

no school at all next any of the days they are testing and all I do in GW anymore is HB.. [1550 pts]

Arkantos · Apr 04, 2007, 03:15 AM // 03:15

Do you have to be on at 19:00 or can you log on and test at any time within the time frame? Also, what do you mean by Your fan forum handle(s)?

Lifeinthefridge · Apr 04, 2007, 03:16 AM // 03:16

cool i signed up , is it ok since I live on the east coast that on some of the last few days I might be like 3-5 minutes late? or is it precise times, fortunately though this gives a 3 hour time difference for me to get on time. I'm really excited and hope I get picked

Wilhelm · Apr 04, 2007, 03:17 AM // 03:17

I hope I get in, to say the least.

DRGN · Apr 04, 2007, 03:37 AM // 03:37

Yeah, wish I could do this, sounds interesting. Stupid Tuesday/Thursday college schedule. 5/7 days open FTL. I know the article says a "majority" of days but I figure there'll be plenty of people open for all 7, and I never cared much for hro battles anyway(bad luck with dice >_>). Anyways, gl to everyone that applies. I get the feeling there's going to be a mob of applicants soon.I'll camp out and wait until after the server crashes from the massive volume of e-mails to send mine in if I decide to. >_>'

EDIT: Little confused. Are you guys picking one set of people for all 7 days, or picking a bunch of people and assigning each of them a certain day or days?

Knightsaber Sith · Apr 04, 2007, 06:16 AM // 06:16

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Originally Posted by Arkantos

Do you have to be on at 19:00 or can you log on and test at any time within the time frame? Also, what do you mean by Your fan forum handle(s)?

I believe the plurality is if you are on multiple forums and might use different account names.

Bankai · Apr 04, 2007, 07:28 AM // 07:28

Also, if it's unclear, a 'handle' is another word for 'name'.