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Tiyuri · Mar 27, 2007, 12:54 AM // 00:54

irc.gamesurge.net #GWPickup

I'd like to tell you about a new service I'm setting up called Guild Wars Pickup. This service will give all those interested (and meeting the requirements) the opportunity to play competative forms of PVP without any Rank/Experience requirements.

The GWPickup service will take place in an IRC channel on Gamesurge. It's an automated service that sets up pug GVGs and advertises them to the channel. It displays the build that's going to be played (so you can check your unlocks), the roles available, players currently signed up to the game and so on. Effectively putting in place an automated pug set up system.

For those of you who look for more serious gameplay, officers (those in charge of a game in progress) will be able to set requirements for joining a pug, whether it be rank, guild rank, etc - That said, the majority of games will remain no requirement, as long as you have the skills required + vent.

The best part of all this is there will finally be a place to play automated sealed deck matches - a fundamentally different form of PVP seen only at Anet sanctioned tournaments, and arguably the most pure/balanced form.

You can read more about sealed deck play here: Sealed Deck

Right now games are being advertised manually as the bot is being scripted, it is however nearing completion and we expect it in place mid week. So I'd like to invite anyone who wants to learn some PVP, who wants to play with other experienced players, or who just wants to come and discuss competative PVP with like minded people to join the channel.

The channel is reasonably small so far (as it's only just been registered) but already pug games are going on. The only requirements are vent/mic, and the skills unlocked for any pug game you wish to join.

In order to access the channel, you can either follow the guide here: Guide

and simply change all instances of #guildwarsguru to #gwpickup.

Or you can visit guildwarsguru.com and enter the chat room, then type /join #GWPickup.

I'd really appreciate anyone and everyone who supports myself and the channel and helps me to fill it up with players who want to pug GVG/TA/HA/Sealed deck regularly. Done right this is an opportunity to create something big.

Cheers!

P.S. The channel is still looking for Game Admins - if you have a second account, or a guild that is able to host pug GVGs, and you're reasonably well versed in PVP, msg me in IRC and let me know.

http://www.guildwarsguru.com/gwpickup/

sgtclarity · Mar 27, 2007, 01:04 AM // 01:04

Come out, come in, have fun and learn lots!

Nurse With Wound · Mar 27, 2007, 01:05 AM // 01:05

I urge you to really try this new initiative, either if you are new to pvp, and just want to start it ( this is your chance! ), or if you're bored because atm your guild is not playing any game.

We often have very experienced pvp players leading the teams and playing in our pugs, so this is also a nice chance to meet some new people and learn from them. We're playing every day, people leaving and joining so the sessions last hours.

All you need is vent and working headset, relaxed attitude and ability to play designated build ( you need the skills unlocked ). So please, dont be shy, and use this chance to step into PVP, or if you're already experienced GVG/HA player from top of the ladder, join us in helping new players to get some experience in competetive PVP.

If you need any details, or have additional questions, just post them in this thread, it will be our pleasure to help you.

tacitus · Mar 27, 2007, 06:25 PM // 18:25

It looks pretty good i wouldnt mind trying out the sealed deck games

Patccmoi · Mar 27, 2007, 06:34 PM // 18:34

I'd really like to try seal decked games, will definitely log in there once in a while and see what's going on.

How are the players picked for games, etc.? Is it truly automated or it's still people advertising the games/builds and people ask them to join, etc.? The main reason i ask this question is say we're 3 that are bored cause we're not enough to GvG and want to find a game, is it easy to stay the 3 together?

Bastian · Mar 27, 2007, 07:30 PM // 19:30

Sounds Awesome!

Finally, something to do instead of RA when no one is on the old guild/friends list.

Billiard · Mar 27, 2007, 08:46 PM // 20:46

Good idea - I'll help out as I can!

Nurse With Wound · Mar 28, 2007, 01:02 AM // 01:02

We played again today, for 4 hours nonstop. People were leaving, joining, pure PUG GVG. We won almost every game, playing nr/tranq melee pressure I've choosen for this evening. As usual there were experienced top PVP players from our friendlists, and PVE players who decided to join us, and try some real PVP.

Id like to thank all the players who decided to join us today. Hope you had a fun playing with our team!

We're still curently looking for experienced american team leaders/strat callers, because our current officer / leader team is 100% euro, so when we're going to bed, pug guild is kinda dead. PM Tiyuri or me, if you're interested.

Billiard · Mar 28, 2007, 05:52 PM // 17:52

No one was on when I popped in during my normal playtime (9PM PST, -7GMT). I'll try again tonight and maybe some earlier in the afternoon.

Zuranthium · Mar 28, 2007, 06:07 PM // 18:07

Nice, this looks fun. I might jump on tonight.

~Z

Billiard · Mar 30, 2007, 05:20 PM // 17:20

The PuG seems to be doing pretty well now. I talked to Tiyuri about setting up a second, NA PuG based out of our alliance as well so we could have multiple teams running once this takes off more.

EDIT: Got it started, looking for folks who can lead matches in it as well.

Xpl0iter · Apr 02, 2007, 08:18 PM // 20:18

GVG, HA, TA
Random Sealed Deck
Team Sealed Deck..

Added

Darkest.

Billiard · Apr 02, 2007, 09:18 PM // 21:18

Can you post some explicit instructions here for both leaders and players as far as using the bot please?

Xpl0iter · Apr 03, 2007, 08:05 AM // 08:05

Instructions:

There are 3 types of game available to users through this bot:

HA/GVG/TA or what ever you wish.
Sealed Deck (Random)
Sealed Deck (Team)

Note: Both sealed deck games are very much alike. Very few commands differ.

Legend

Bold and Underlined Available to the Game Leader only.
Bold Available to Voices and Above.
Italic Available to Every one.

So lets have a look at HA/GVG/TA
This type allows you create a game of 1-8 people.
Leaders have the option to state which professions they seek for the game.

Quote:

[ Xpl0iter ] !addgame
[ GWPickUP ] Xpl0iter, Please enter the ventrilo server you plan to use for this game:
[ Xpl0iter ] Test.vent.Server:3433
[ Bot2 ] Xpl0iter, Please enter the type of pickup you wish to play
[ Xpl0iter ] GVG
Xpl0iter, Please enter the build you wish to use for this game
[ Xpl0iter ] http://gwshack.us/e3211
[ GWPickUP ] Xpl0iter, Please enter the number of positions available
[ Xpl0iter ] 8
[ Bot2 ] Xpl0iter, please enter the number of members you require for this game
[ Xpl0iter ] 4
[ Bot2 ] Xpl0iter, please enter position 1
[ Xpl0iter ] YAA War
[ Bot2 ] Xpl0iter, please enter position 2
[ Xpl0iter ] BA Rang
[ Bot2 ] Xpl0iter, please enter position 3
[ Xpl0iter ] Fearme W
[ Bot2 ] Xpl0iter, please enter position 4
[ Xpl0iter ] Fearme W
[ Bot2 ] Xpl0iter, please enter position 5
[ Xpl0iter ] Fury Rit
[ Bot2 ] Xpl0iter, please enter position 6
[ Xpl0iter ] Heal Boon
[ Bot2 ] Xpl0iter, please enter position 7
[ Xpl0iter ] Divert
[ Bot2 ] Xpl0iter, please enter position 8
[ Xpl0iter ] Emo Flagger

The commands available to this type of game are:

!AddGame ( Any one, who has Voiced, or higher access in channel will be able to execute in bot's private window, which initiates the game. )
!CloseGame ( Closes the game )
!Status ( To see which position has been filled up, and which are still available to gamers )
!PuGinfo ( Gives the basic info related to the set game )
!PugKick [Position 1-8] ( Kicks player from that position to empty the slot ) e.g. !PugKick 3
!Guest [1-8] In Game Name ( Adds player to a guest position in game. The leader has the option to decide how many guest positions should be available to the players while he/she sets up the game. )
!Member [1-8] In Game Name ( Adds player to a member position in game. Only players who are willing to leave their guild in order to join the PUG guild should use this. )
!Reserve [1-8] In Game Name ( Leader may use this command to reserve a spot for someone who is not present on IRC )
!Reserve- [1-8] ( Leader may use this command to remove the reservation )
!Leave ( Players who had joined the game with either !Guest or !Member may use this command to drop their positions )
!StartGame ( Leaders can use this command to start a game. In return, every one will be messaged in their private chats with info such as: Ventrilo, Leader Name, Their Team mates etc. Leader will get an additional message which includes the In Game Names of all the players. )

Sealed Deck Games
There are 2 sets of command which are available for this game.
1st) Available to Both types of Sealed Deck Games.
2nd) Only available to either Random or Team Sealed Deck Games.

Quote:

[ Xpl0iter ] !sealeddeck
[ GwPickup ] Xpl0iter, Please enter the ventrilo server you plan to use for this game:
[ Xpl0iter ] vent.tx
[ GwPickup ] Xpl0iter, Please enter the seed that you wish to play
[ Xpl0iter ] 20394893
[ GwPickup ] Xpl0iter, Please enter the number of positions available
[ Xpl0iter ] 2

The commands which are available to both games are:
!SealedDeck ( Any one, who has Voiced, or higher access in channel will be able to execute in bot's private window, which initiates the game. )
!CloseGame ( Closes the game )
!Status ( To see which position has been filled up, and which are still available to gamers )
!PuGinfo ( Gives the basic info related to the set game )
!Leave ( Players who had joined the game with !Guest may use this command to drop their positions )
!StartGame ( Leaders can use this command to start a game. In return, every one will be messaged in their private chats with info such as: Ventrilo, Leader Name, Their Team mates etc. Leader will get an additional message which includes the In Game Names of all the players. If the game was Random, Teams will be picked up Randomly. )
!PugKick Username ( Kicks player from that position to empty the slot ) e.g. !PugKick Xpl0iter
!Reserve- In Game Name ( Leader may use this command to remove the reservation )

Now... there are Two scenarios which a user may pick. Random or Team...

Quote:

[ Bot2 ] Xpl0iter, Is this game Random or Team?
Xpl0iter ] Random

Commands for if the game is Random Game are:
!Reserve In Game Name ( Leader may use this command to reserve a spot for someone who is not present on IRC )
!Guest In Game Name ( Adds player to a guest position in game. )

Quote:

[ GwPickup ] Xpl0iter, Is this game Random or Team?
[ Xpl0iter ] Team

Commands for if the game is Team Game are:
!Reserve [Red/Blue] In Game Name ( Leader may use this command to reserve a spot for someone who is not present on IRC )
!Guest [Red/Blue] In Game Name ( Adds player to a guest position in game. )

Well folks, that's about it for now. Will be working on !PugHelp soon.

Regardz
Darkest.