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"Test Computer" on Login Screen

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Loony
Academy Page
• #1
hmm ... well I just got an update and found a "test computer" link squished under the "support" link.

Anyone else got something like this? *Just so I know its not me (scared to click it, looks a bit dodgy all squished like that :P)

Regards
Loony
apoggy
apoggy
Krytan Explorer
• #2
I saw it and refrained from clicking also
Tab
Tab
Jungle Guide
• #3
I tried it, it just tells you some shit about your hardware and ping. Nice use of dev time imo.
seut
seut
Wilds Pathfinder
• #4
seems to be doing the same as "gw.exe -diag"
Brianna
Brianna
Insane & Inhumane
• #5
I clicked it, it's just fine. It's a diagnostic tool as well so it's really useful for finding out problems that you have with Guild Wars, and also helps A-Net support diagnose problems as well.

There's nothing wrong with it, all it does is runs a quick test and produces results in a notepad.

And for it being squished, that's an interface issue which A-Net will fix shortly.
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Loony
Academy Page
• #6
Ah good good
Thanks for clearing it up ^^

*can feel all safe again*
kosh
kosh
Krytan Explorer
• #7
just did it. basicly u get some kind of Dxdiag tool. nothing much there but igess it would be easier now to send technicals problems to a.net.

any word on skill update? did they kill escape for pvp? (oh god plz make it so)
NiukNiuk
NiukNiuk
Frost Gate Guardian
• #8
http://eu.guildwars.com/support/arti...e_29_may_2008/

Quote:
Update – 29 May 2008
Support Features

Added the “Test My Computer” option to the login screen. Clicking this link launches a diagnostic test that measures:
Adapter settings

Network connections

External address

Server connectivity

Network paths

DirectX diagnostics

When the test is complete, click “View Results” to open a text file with a list of the testing results. These results are useful to diagnose connection and playability problems, and will lead to faster resolution of open support tickets. This file is saved to your root Guild Wars directory, which is by default located in C:\Program Files\Guild Wars on Windows XP, and C:\Users\USERNAME\Documents\Guild Wars on Windows Vista.

Added a hotkey combination to address a video problem where the screen resolution would sometimes get stuck in a higher mode than the computer could render. Holding down CTRL-ALT-SHIFT while launching Guild Wars will now reset the resolution to 800x600.
Bug Fixes
Fixed a bug that caused some disguise tonics to interact improperly with Junundu form in Guild Wars: Nightfall.

Fixed a bug that caused the Ranger skill Distracting Shot to not receive a damage increase from some Preparations.

Fixed a bug that caused the Paragon skill Cruel Spear to inflict Deep Wound even if it was blocked.

Fixed a bug that caused the Paragon skill “Brace Yourself!” to not affect self-knockdowns, such as Grapple.

Fixed a bug that caused skill templates that included PvP skills to become blank when the template name was changed.
Miscellaneous
Scrolls of Hero’s Insight received from the Imperial Quartermaster in Kaineng Center will now appropriately stack with the same scrolls bought from scroll traders.

Spafrod Iceblood in Sacnoth Valley now correctly drops his own green item instead of Lord Glacius’ Staff.

Sol Pyrrhus in Stingray Strand can now craft armor rating 51 Monk Pants.

Updated the sale value of Tempered Glass Vials to match their crafting cost of 20 gold.

Clay Bricks have been removed from all material crafter inventories.
Dallcingi
Dallcingi
Desert Nomad
• #9
It saves some info in notepad that you can save.
who knows it might help sometime, just keep it.

oh snap clay bricks are deleted ! so much for those things lol
upier
upier
Grotto Attendant
• #10
Quote:
Fixed a bug that caused the Paragon skill Cruel Spear to inflict Deep Wound even if it was blocked.
Wait .. wha .. wha ... WHAT?!?!
I thought that was a feature?!?!?

*ragequits*
English Warrior
English Warrior
LEET HAXXOR!
• #11
stupid update they should have skill balanced for HA weekend /clap devs again u amaze me
pamelf
pamelf
Forge Runner
• #12
*waves goodbye to clay bricks*
Miska Bow
Miska Bow
Krytan Explorer
• #13
The "PC check" thing is nice but it would also be nice to understand what the heck the report means.

To me its all some obscure mumbo jumbo tech stuff and it gave me a nose bleed trying to read it.
Dervish Kid
Dervish Kid
Krytan Explorer
• #14
useless topic..every1 sees the new option.this is likethe10th one since the update happened.
Lynyrd Skynyrd
Lynyrd Skynyrd
Banned
• #15
You computer illiterates are overly paranoid, it makes me giggle.
Miska Bow
Miska Bow
Krytan Explorer
• #16
Quote:
Originally Posted by Lynyrd Skynyrd
You computer illiterates are overly paranoid, it makes me giggle.
So how about translating a report for us?
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Sniper22
Wilds Pathfinder
• #17
lol i tried the test computer thing, but its stuck on tracing network paths

nvm that just took a while
M
MaDDoG1221
Frost Gate Guardian
• #18
Soo why did they remove clay bricks for?
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Sniper22
Wilds Pathfinder
• #19
Quote:
Originally Posted by MaDDoG1221
Soo why did they remove clay bricks for?
Quoted from wiki

"A Clay Brick was a rare crafting material available from artisans in exchange for 1 Brick of Mud, 1 Pile of Glittering Dust and 20 gold. As there are no known sources of Bricks of Mud, it was impossible to craft Clay Bricks. This material was removed from artisans in the May 29, 2008 update."

Were clay bricks even used for armor or anything?

I'm actually surprised with this update though. Anet is actually improving their support system which is good. But ya, it would be kinda nice to know what the report means, at least any info that we should know about haha.
Lynyrd Skynyrd
Lynyrd Skynyrd
Banned
• #20
Quote:
Originally Posted by MaDDoG1221
Soo why did they remove clay bricks for?
Because it's a useless item that has been removed from the game for years, but was left on artisan's menus.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Miska Bow
So how about translating a report for us?

That would involve me installing GW - not happening.