0
Arenanet is here with a new blog post detailing the final BWE changes and this is probably something that everyone who participated in the last two BWEs should read.
Quote
Reminder: Beta Info Will Be Deleted
Before this final Beta Weekend Event (and before Guild Wars 2 launches on August 28) we’ll delete all existing beta information. Every beta character and all information or items associated with them will be deleted. However, we will be preserving your beta account’s contact list so you can easily connect with your fellow beta gamers during Headstart Access or after launch.
Before this final Beta Weekend Event (and before Guild Wars 2 launches on August 28) we’ll delete all existing beta information. Every beta character and all information or items associated with them will be deleted. However, we will be preserving your beta account’s contact list so you can easily connect with your fellow beta gamers during Headstart Access or after launch.
Read the rest of the blog post here.
Here is a quick list of the items mentioned in the blog post:
- Create an Asura or Sylvari Character
- Brand New Map - Brisban Wildlands
- Get Ready to Keg Brawl (Mini-game)
- Kick Back and Enjoy the Vista
- New PvP Map - Legacy of the Foefire
- More World vs. World (New objectives added for solo players - Sentries)
- Beta Info will be deleted (see above quote)
- Gem Store is Open for Business (You can buy stuff now)
- Guild Wars 2 Beta Livestream with the developers on Twitch TV
Comments
#1 davadude
Sylvari Specialist
Posted 16 July 2012 - 06:57 PM
#2 Izardoz
Seraph Guardian
Posted 16 July 2012 - 06:57 PM
#3 Valaria
Sylvari Specialist
Posted 16 July 2012 - 07:07 PM
#4 Shew
Seraph Guardian
Posted 16 July 2012 - 07:08 PM
#5 dannywolt
Vanguard Scout
Posted 16 July 2012 - 07:09 PM
Also Keg Brawl sounds awesome.
#6 Takato
Seraph Guardian
Posted 16 July 2012 - 07:09 PM
Gives me the chance to make an sylvari without being compelled to play my higher level toon.
#7 Valaria
Sylvari Specialist
Posted 16 July 2012 - 07:10 PM
#8 fs23otm
Vanguard Scout
Posted 16 July 2012 - 07:11 PM
Keg brawl sounds awesome.... Is it me or does Foefire sound like a Alterac Valley type map or GW1 map.
#9 blue cheez
Vanguard Scout
Posted 16 July 2012 - 07:12 PM
(Which was clearly received the most negative feedback & requests to fix)
I guess they don't care about fixing the dungeons (or need more time), and they just want to sell the half-a-million free beta keys.
#10 jescoto23
Pale Tree Seedling
Posted 16 July 2012 - 07:12 PM
#11 Arava
Sylvari Specialist
Posted 16 July 2012 - 07:15 PM
That sounds awesome! Only sad thing is that our characters will no longer be there...
I like that we can already buy gems and will have them at headstart - that way I can purchase my extra-characterslots quicker. I like it!
And I can't wait to try the keg brawl!
#12 dannywolt
Vanguard Scout
Posted 16 July 2012 - 07:15 PM
...I guess we don't get to test out the level 35 Dungeon.
(Which was clearly received the most negative feedback & requests to fix)
I guess they don't care about fixing the dungeons (or need more time), and they just want to sell the half-a-million free beta keys.
[/quote]
I doubt that is the case. The most probable reason for a character wipe is to simulate launch-day conditions with all the players starting new characters.
#13 Gregor Lightbringer
Praire Home Companion
Posted 16 July 2012 - 07:15 PM
#14 Omedon
Seraph Guardian
Posted 16 July 2012 - 07:18 PM
Second was "Why wipe characters if they want lots of people to see the new 17-20 area?"
Ideally, this will be their greatest stress test to date, as they are funneling the vast majority of players into the shared lowbie areas of the Sylvari and Asura, since these races are both the shiny new object and an anticipated release for past beta testers. Well played, ANet!
http://omedon.tumblr.com/
#15 asbasb
Sylvari Specialist
Posted 16 July 2012 - 07:23 PM
Yes!
#16 Izardoz
Seraph Guardian
Posted 16 July 2012 - 07:25 PM
i am not sure, but either way, there will probably be many, many characters in the asura and sylvari zones, to be sure
#17 AmyLynn
Asuran Acolyte
Posted 16 July 2012 - 07:25 PM
Characters deleted? That means no new region for me. :'(
[/quote]
Same here, wanted to explore the new added area in the final beta.
Oh well,
I am saving the creation of Sylvari and Asuran after the released day.
I may skip this last beta till Aug 28.
or
not... he he.
#18 shillo
Vanguard Scout
Posted 16 July 2012 - 07:28 PM
I am saving the creation of Sylvari and Asuran after the released day.
[/quote]
You can just reroll a human and gate to Grove or Rata Sum.
#19 Massive Jawbone
Sylvari Specialist
Posted 16 July 2012 - 07:28 PM
...I guess we don't get to test out the level 35 Dungeon.
(Which was clearly received the most negative feedback & requests to fix)
I guess they don't care about fixing the dungeons (or need more time), and [b]they just want to sell the half-a-million free beta keys[/b].
[/quote]
I can easily imagine NCSoft execs rubbing their hands together and laughing maniacally at the outlook of selling free beta keys. MUAahahaha!
You need to check your blue cheese intake, buddy, it might have messed with your frontal lobe.
#20 Rytlock Bigpaw
Sylvari Specialist
Posted 16 July 2012 - 07:29 PM