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Gaile Gray

ArenaNet

Join Date: Feb 2005

04 Apr 2007 at 01:30 - 1

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

Academy Page

Join Date: Nov 2006

Canada

Mo/

04 Apr 2007 at 01:32 - 2

aww sweet i love hero battles.

lucifer_uk

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Nov 2006

Nottingham, England

The Venerable Truth [TvT] The Venerable Alliance [TvH] [TvL]

R/

04 Apr 2007 at 01:34 - 3

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

Debbie Downer

Join Date: May 2006

N/Me

04 Apr 2007 at 01:35 - 4

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

Academy Page

Join Date: Dec 2005

E/Mo

04 Apr 2007 at 01:38 - 5

Quote:

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

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Nov 2006

04 Apr 2007 at 01:50 - 6

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

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Apr 2005

04 Apr 2007 at 01:53 - 7

Quote:

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

ArenaNet

Join Date: Feb 2005

04 Apr 2007 at 01:58 - 8

Quote:

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.

Quote:

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

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Jan 2006

04 Apr 2007 at 02:00 - 9

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

unmatchedfury

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Jul 2006

Cookie Cutter [FTW]

04 Apr 2007 at 02:03 - 10

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

Puebert

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Oct 2005

Mo/

04 Apr 2007 at 02:58 - 11

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

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Jan 2006

Delaware, USA

Error Seven Operators [Call]

W/

04 Apr 2007 at 03:05 - 12

Quote:

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

Site Contributor

Join Date: Jan 2006

R/

04 Apr 2007 at 03:08 - 13

Quote:

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

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Jun 2005

CA

in it for the trimmmm

R/

04 Apr 2007 at 03:10 - 14

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

The Greatest

Join Date: Feb 2006

W/

04 Apr 2007 at 03:15 - 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

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Jul 2006

1337land

W/E

04 Apr 2007 at 03:16 - 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

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Jul 2006

Canada eh

looking for mature, luxon pvx guild

Mo/

04 Apr 2007 at 03:17 - 17

I hope I get in, to say the least.

DRGN

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Nov 2005

In Memorium [iBot]

Mo/A

04 Apr 2007 at 03:37 - 18

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

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Aug 2006

Few Fallen Heroes [FFH]

W/E

04 Apr 2007 at 06:16 - 19

Quote:

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

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Sep 2006

Bubblegum Dragons

Mo/E

04 Apr 2007 at 07:28 - 20

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

prism2525

Forge Runner

Join Date: Nov 2005

Among dead bodies.

The Republic of Sky Pirates

E/

04 Apr 2007 at 08:05 - 21

Is there a deadline for applications? And where exactely do i send my info?

EDIT: Ok i sent my info in ^^

Shadow_7

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Mar 2006

Raiders of Gilead

W/R

04 Apr 2007 at 08:33 - 22

Is nice to see this coming up, too bad I'll be at work at those times

Good luck guys.

Buttermilk

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Dec 2006

Zealots of Shiverpeak [ZoS]

Mo/

04 Apr 2007 at 09:26 - 23

It's the G A I L E News!
I'll definitely sign up for this, even though I probably won't make it. :P
EDIT: Is it okay to sign up, even if you suck at hero battles?

Swift Thief

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Feb 2007

Aatxe Pirates [YaRR]

A/

04 Apr 2007 at 12:25 - 24

Darn, I don't have enough RAM.

Cracko

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Apr 2006

04 Apr 2007 at 13:08 - 25

Sent in an e-mail, and now just hoping, loving this!

bug_out

Academy Page

Join Date: Dec 2005

R/E

04 Apr 2007 at 14:30 - 26

sounds interesting... too bad it's the middle of the workday for me.

Former Ruling

Grotto Attendant

Join Date: Oct 2005

Cedartown, Georgia

R/

04 Apr 2007 at 15:45 - 27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Relambrien

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.

Picked heros battles most probably so they don't run into the same problems they had with alpha testing gvgs - Not enough people to form teams.

And won't HB's get auto-tourneys when it goes live anyway? What happened to "Hero Battles will get the same Ladders, Tournaments, prizes, etc as GvGs"?

Geod

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Apr 2007

NoVA

Mo/Me

04 Apr 2007 at 16:04 - 28

I'd like to test... but I think Easter and one class would get in the way. I'd only be able to make about 3/4 of the tests. Great chance to test though for some people.

Alleji

Forge Runner

Join Date: Jan 2006

04 Apr 2007 at 16:51 - 29

Meh, hero battles.

But I hope this meants AT for GvG aren't far away...

The Mad Man

Academy Page

Join Date: Oct 2006

W/N

04 Apr 2007 at 18:55 - 30

visiting Mexico for the 174th time ftl.....gl to everyone else. Hope this becomes a major update on the hero battles to make it more killing and encourage the use of more variety of classes....as in more than just sins.

Haggard

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Dec 2005

Urmston, Manchester, UK

Greener Pastures [DVDF]

W/Rt

05 Apr 2007 at 00:42 - 31

In the application, can the 'valid email address to use for the test account user name' be one that already has a GW account registered to it?

Raelin The Monk

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Apr 2007

Oklahoma City, OK

Endless Sorrow [Ends]

Mo/Me

05 Apr 2007 at 03:17 - 32

woot! I signed up last night I hope I get it! I am a long LONG time lurker of GWG lol I figured it was time to sign up and stop using my wifes account to post on lol

So here is to hoping we get picked!

abaddon256

Pre-Searing Cadet

Join Date: Nov 2006

Romania, Constantza

Order of Osthilioth [Dawn]

E/

05 Apr 2007 at 11:39 - 33

So whats the deadline ?

Yaga Philipe

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Mar 2007

Insanity

Vis Decus Vertus [vDv]

R/

05 Apr 2007 at 15:26 - 34

I wouldn't worry about that, just sign up as quickly as you can (if you can anyways)

Mr Toraan

Academy Page

Join Date: Apr 2006

Ohio

We Don't Do it on Purpose [pimp]

Mo/Me

06 Apr 2007 at 03:50 - 35

Woot, got in =)

Juicey Shake

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Jun 2005

CA

in it for the trimmmm

R/

06 Apr 2007 at 05:08 - 36

anyone other than this guy who just posted here and on tgh get in?

D:

shit, I forgot to put my age in on my app.. gg... reapplied, doubt I'll get accepted this late..

GRRR!!!

VitisVinifera

Banned

Join Date: Nov 2005

Northern California

HoTR

N/Me

06 Apr 2007 at 05:18 - 37

got in too.........suprised they accepted me, their not biggest fan =)

Buttermilk

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Dec 2006

Zealots of Shiverpeak [ZoS]

Mo/

06 Apr 2007 at 08:27 - 38

W00t!
I got in too ^^

Orbknight

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Feb 2007

Serial Sleepers[zZz]

W/Mo

06 Apr 2007 at 10:01 - 39

I got in aswell, but i can't make any chars yet for some reason, so not much to celebrate.

I'm an English player, and 7-10pm is perfect for me. only the occaisional half hour will be missed.

Woot, go Anet.

prism2525

Forge Runner

Join Date: Nov 2005

Among dead bodies.

The Republic of Sky Pirates

E/

06 Apr 2007 at 14:15 - 40

Yup! Got in too!

I guess they don't know i' kinda suck at pvp lol.

Still, this is more a testing event, so win or lose won't matter.