Well, I got in.
When I logged into my test account it said it wasn't authorized to play GW, so I'm assuming they'll add access keys to all of the accounts once they're finished sending e-mails and setting everything else up. Or maybe they just set it up so you can only play during the testing period.
[Dev Update] Become an ATS Tester!
Relambrien
Cracko
Woot got in! thanks anet!
prism2525
I think we can only use the special accounts during those 3 hours every day.
We can practice (not that it's needed for the testing) on our private accounts using the unrated matches.
We can practice (not that it's needed for the testing) on our private accounts using the unrated matches.
Raelin The Monk
Yeah! I got in too! I can add this to my list of beta testing / testing of video games which is growing very nicely! 
Gaile Gray
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I think we can only use the special accounts during those 3 hours every day.
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Those with test feedback or bug reports for the ATS test only can provide that via the [email protected] email address. Please place "ATS Test Feedback" in the subject line. Again, this is for feedback about the ATS Test only. Please do not report Live Server issues or send game questions or suggestions to that address; those should be provided via fansite forums, as always.
Thanks, and congratulations to those who were selected.
Orbknight
Thnx Gaile for the Info, thought something was wrong with my version.
Anyway, 1 min to go before 7pm GMT, so the server should start then.
On a side note, hope you enjoy the Yuletide Tonic Gaile.
Anyway, 1 min to go before 7pm GMT, so the server should start then.
On a side note, hope you enjoy the Yuletide Tonic Gaile.
Cracko
Waiting silently for the servers to go up..
abaddon256
*waiting* Got in too 
EDIT: Still not on ? O_O
EDIT: Still not on ? O_O
Orbknight
Mmm, at time of writing, 7:30GMT, still unable to make a char and do anything apart from log into the account, GW shop is denied so any free thing in there is blocked if that's how they give access.
Am i the only one unable to do anything?
Am i the only one unable to do anything?
Yaga Philipe
You have to wait another half hour.
abaddon256
Another half hour ? Thought it started at 19:00 GMT, didnt it ?
Orbknight
Yeah, that's right, the email says for 19:00GMT don't know why it isn't allowing, and it is now 19:42GMT with no Server.
If it's not on at 8pm, then something's wrong and it definatly isn't being confused by the +1 hour thing.
EDIT: found out why it ain't working yet, Britain is currently on BST for British Summertime, so GMT is 1 hour behind. so now in 3 minutes it will go active if it goes according to plan.
Link to Info: http://wwp.greenwichmeantime.com/
If it's not on at 8pm, then something's wrong and it definatly isn't being confused by the +1 hour thing.
EDIT: found out why it ain't working yet, Britain is currently on BST for British Summertime, so GMT is 1 hour behind. so now in 3 minutes it will go active if it goes according to plan.
Link to Info: http://wwp.greenwichmeantime.com/
abaddon256
Curses, i knew that ... *mumbles*
Bankai
3 minutes past, just got authorization.
Mr Toraan
The servers are live =P
*waits patiently for the additional 8,000 files to download*
*waits patiently for the additional 8,000 files to download*
Bankai
Really sucky. I accidently chose to do the zaishen training. It's 23 past and GToB is still loading >.>
abaddon256
At least we're only doing this once :P
VitisVinifera
I guess everyone else is d/l'ing the ENTIRE game ..............I did the tutorial, then off to Great Temple of Balthazar...........err after 7500 more files
well, I suppose this is stressing their servers
well, I suppose this is stressing their servers
Mr Toraan
You don't need to do the tutorial
Go into the Great Temple and theres a system message displaying commands that will unlock all your skills, items, and heroes.
Go into the Great Temple and theres a system message displaying commands that will unlock all your skills, items, and heroes.
Bankai
BTW, the commands known are:
/.gold <number>
/.allitems
/.allskills
/.allheroes
/.exp <number>
The last one is especially fun, since just before the new build, everybody was gaining skill points like crazy.
/.gold <number>
/.allitems
/.allskills
/.allheroes
/.exp <number>
The last one is especially fun, since just before the new build, everybody was gaining skill points like crazy.
VitisVinifera
skill points wouldnt matter when we are given all the skills for free......am I missing something
didn't know the gold one haha
didn't know the gold one haha
prism2525
I moved and renamed my game file to the new directory.
Only about 4k files to download and it's past 50% already.
Plus any updated files will be ready when the fixes/upgrading comes live.
EDIT: DARN!! Seems the two are not compatible. now i have to re-install the real game too! Good thing I saved the dat file a while back on DVD.
Only about 4k files to download and it's past 50% already.
Plus any updated files will be ready when the fixes/upgrading comes live.
EDIT: DARN!! Seems the two are not compatible. now i have to re-install the real game too! Good thing I saved the dat file a while back on DVD.
abaddon256
It was pretty fun until err. 007 came in the first fight :|
Veripare
I'm extremely interested in the new 1v1 Hero Battles competitions going to be happening, so I sent in my application.
Just for clarification on confidentially, the information sent will only be viewed by the ArenaNet Developer Team, correct?
Just for clarification on confidentially, the information sent will only be viewed by the ArenaNet Developer Team, correct?
Mr Toraan
Yes, only the Dev Team will see it.
After talking to Izzy in-game it also seems like Gaile is the only one who deals with the apps so theres a good chance shes the only one at ANet will see your info.
After talking to Izzy in-game it also seems like Gaile is the only one who deals with the apps so theres a good chance shes the only one at ANet will see your info.
Bankai
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skill points wouldnt matter when we are given all the skills for free......am I missing something
didn't know the gold one haha |
I thought it was kind of fun, though the wait was a long time. I immediately hit #5 in my first match (was #6 myself), and lost 19-18. Then I sadly had to leave.
Orbknight
Well, i got some pictures of the event, posted it in the Other thread which is further down the page, but thought i might aswell post them here aswell.
Oh the Pretty Fireworks:
http://img353.imageshack.us/img353/5562/gw003xi7.jpg
Possibly, the wierdest title ever.
http://img353.imageshack.us/img353/1581/gw004qf5.jpg
My first match against Beta Test FTW(Who i think is a member here)(Ended in a sorta...Draw)
http://img353.imageshack.us/img353/6007/gw011ee6.jpg
As you can see, i was the unlucky recipitent of a can of GM Whoop-Ass from Andrew Patrick, who absolutly kicked my ass from all directions.
http://img362.imageshack.us/img362/7418/gw013tz7.jpg
The legendary Rank 15, ofcourse it had to be a GM, the Emote is the that firey bird thing, quite cool, also there's 2 GM Rangers, we all got Served by em.
http://img362.imageshack.us/img362/8456/gw017tp8.jpg
This Photo shows the Vanquishing Gladiator title, and the fact that i was against C O B A L T, who Also kicked my ass.
http://img362.imageshack.us/img362/700/gw019uc9.jpg
Oh the Pretty Fireworks:
http://img353.imageshack.us/img353/5562/gw003xi7.jpg
Possibly, the wierdest title ever.
http://img353.imageshack.us/img353/1581/gw004qf5.jpg
My first match against Beta Test FTW(Who i think is a member here)(Ended in a sorta...Draw)
http://img353.imageshack.us/img353/6007/gw011ee6.jpg
As you can see, i was the unlucky recipitent of a can of GM Whoop-Ass from Andrew Patrick, who absolutly kicked my ass from all directions.
http://img362.imageshack.us/img362/7418/gw013tz7.jpg
The legendary Rank 15, ofcourse it had to be a GM, the Emote is the that firey bird thing, quite cool, also there's 2 GM Rangers, we all got Served by em.
http://img362.imageshack.us/img362/8456/gw017tp8.jpg
This Photo shows the Vanquishing Gladiator title, and the fact that i was against C O B A L T, who Also kicked my ass.
http://img362.imageshack.us/img362/700/gw019uc9.jpg
Sir Skullcrasher
If I wasn't working and had lot of time, I would love to become an ATS tester for GW!
Sounds alot of fun from looking at the screenshots and all the descriptions!
Sounds alot of fun from looking at the screenshots and all the descriptions!
Jeffy Jean
I was one of the lucky chosen, and I had a blast! Orbknight's screenshots showed the excitement. Every tester I ran into had positive comments, without regards to who won the matches. ArenaNet's Andrew was great at greeting and orientating us, like explaining how to unlock every skill and item in the game.
As for the Hero Battles, they are solid. The only trouble I ran into was my ZBoard was not working properly, which was easily fixed by swapping out keyboards, and sending a quick bug report to ArenaNet.
Thank You ArenaNet for giving us this opportunity!
As for the Hero Battles, they are solid. The only trouble I ran into was my ZBoard was not working properly, which was easily fixed by swapping out keyboards, and sending a quick bug report to ArenaNet.
Thank You ArenaNet for giving us this opportunity!
Veripare
I also got the acceptance e-mail. I'm honoured to be apart of a Guild Wars test
Bankai
BTW, the 'firey bird thing' is actually the rank 12 emote, a phoenix.
Gaile Gray
The test has been very helpful. We thank everyone who took part. As you may have heard, there is a possibility we'll re-open for additional testing on Tuesday. We'll post on this thread, and on the GWW (Guild Wars Wiki) to let people know if we are going to run another day or two of testing.
Thank you again to those who helped with the testing!
Thank you again to those who helped with the testing!
Orbknight
Thanks for the heads-up Gaile, was alot of fun doing the test even when i rarely HBed before it.
Hell Raiser
It was great. I got to fight Java in HvH, he/she isn't very... friendly.... Sadly the second to last AT I entered ended up not even starting (timer got to 00:00 and just disappeared, not even a forced forfeit 
)Anyway, I had fun and wouldn't mind doing it again
)Anyway, I had fun and wouldn't mind doing it again
prism2525
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As you may have heard, there is a possibility we'll re-open for additional testing on Tuesday. We'll post on this thread, and on the GWW (Guild Wars Wiki) to let people know if we are going to run another day or two of testing.
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Former Ruling
The coolest part of this (I didnt test) is all the leaked info from it because of the lack of a Nondisclosure agreement.
wick
Gaile can we send in late registrations now? to possibly get in on tuesday ( if you decide on doing it again) ?
skarkees
@gaile:
Could you pretty please make unrated matches having hb points to.
Could you pretty please make unrated matches having hb points to.
Kool Pajamas
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@gaile:
Could you pretty please make unrated matches having hb points to. |
Gaile Gray
The latest I hear from the Design Team is that all those involved in ATS Testing last week are invited back for testing Wednesday through Friday this week. That's April 18 - 20, and the test will run from Noon to 3:00 PM Pacific or 7:00 to 10:00 (19:00 to 22:00) GMT. For time conversions for your area, I use TimeandDate.Com's Converter.
We hope to have a goodly number of testers on board this week, and look forward to seeing you there!
We hope to have a goodly number of testers on board this week, and look forward to seeing you there!