Curse

Sunai · Mar 19, 2006, 01:21 AM // 01:21

I kept the skills I unlocked through the PvP weekend (even still had the Assassin until a couple weeks ago because I didn't need the slot), so I don't imagine it being any different. It provides as much as an advantage as staying up all night to start playing it while everyone else is sleeping, so not much at all. When also considering time zones and who has to work or go to class, etc., it's always going to be slightly imbalanced like that.

It's also kind of silly if you think about it. If presear was the only area (bear with me), and they had a "beta weekend" for post-searing, would you be worried about keeping your Wild Blow skill? You might have to go through all that trouble to get it again!

BogusDude · Mar 19, 2006, 06:17 AM // 06:17

Can't say that i can answer any of the questions above. But on previous games I've played, when running beta testing for upgraded versions the beta version is normally carried out on a totally seperate server to the main game and does not link to it in any way. Hence no access to your storage or main chars and a seperate key. After testing the whole lot is deleted. I've even known us test 2 or 3 beta versions before the update has been released. You can probably expect more crashes and bugs than normal as teething problems are sorted out too, so I'm in no rush to buy it.

coleslawdressin · Mar 19, 2006, 07:03 AM // 07:03

Update March 27th!

We have decided to give one free permanent character slot in advance of the Beta wekend event! Enjoy!

ya right :/

So,, can we keep anything from this preview or is it just a waste of time? If I use my pvp slot I can't gvg all weekend so.... that is not gonna happen.. thanks for nothing ANET! You bastards!

TideSwayer · Mar 19, 2006, 01:07 PM // 13:07

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Originally Posted by TideSwayer

Can we get an official word (or previous quote of an official word) as to whether skill unlocks during the PvE Beta will stay on our account? I've been hearing people say both sides (unlocks will stay or get deleted afterwards), and I need to know whether or not to just scrap the new character I made and use that slot for the Beta event or just not bother and make/use a new spare account entirely. Obviously if we can obtain permanent skill unlocks I'd like to use my main account.

Just want to reply with an official quote on the matter:

Gaile's chatlog from last night (first part) had her stating that any skills unlocked during the Factions Preview Event will remain unlocked on your account. It's just the items and stuff that won't. Here's her direct quote: (it's in the link about halfway down the log)

"Tons of new skills for you to try out. And what you unlock will remain unlocked on your account."

Looks like my pre-searing Necro will have to be put on 'deleted hold' until after next weekend then. I need that 4th slot.