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thegriffgeeks

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Feb 2005

in the wild with Lion

Knights of the Old Republic

R/Mo

02 Mar 2005 at 01:29 - 1

It's just over 2 weeks away, so I wanted to see what people are expecting to accomplish, to do, or to see in the March BWE?

It is clear that all characters will start from Level 1 when the game is released so there is a fair playing field for all. Therefore, leveling up a character may not be a primary concern. Plus lots of suggestions for changes/improvements have been made. That could be of primary importance to you.

As for me, I am anxious to see if any changes have been made. I'm hoping to try on a new character mix. Also, to get a better handle on what skill mix works well (specially for the Ranger). And to meet my guild mates. As Joel the Just said the March BWE provides our guild with a team photo op.

So what's up? What are you looking forward to? What are your expectations?

Thanks!

Loviatar

Underworld Spelunker

Join Date: Feb 2005

02 Mar 2005 at 01:58 - 2

i am looking for the people i will need to see for the initial skills for my character, doing fast collecting of gold exp and items such as the additional storage and seeing if they are still in the same places and sending in bug reports so they will hopefully be swatted now rather than later

explore have fun

Shrapnel_Magnet

Pirate?

Join Date: Feb 2005

British Columbia, Canada

Idiot Savants

R/

02 Mar 2005 at 02:00 - 3

I plan on NOT starting from level 1 as I've done in the previous 2 events... lol.

I'm sick of getting to about lvl 12 or 13 by the end of the weekend and then hearing about all the fun people had playing in the PvP...

Basically, I'm going to start @ level 20 this time... not a PreMrade character though... that way I can actually test a build I've been working on and such.

Besides, this event is probably not a bad time to give PvP more of a go as it's supposedly the "focus" of it... we'll see.

Whosa Skylore

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Feb 2005

in your closet...er....i mean

Dragon Assassins

W/Mo

02 Mar 2005 at 02:02 - 4

im planning on having fun and playing with my guild buddys

im really looking forward to all the new pvp stuff theyre adding I CANT WAIT!!! now i just have to pray that they dont delay it

shawns21

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Feb 2005

02 Mar 2005 at 02:04 - 5

I'll be focusing more so on the leveling aspect of my character. I didn't get a chance last time to actually start from scratch. Besides getting an idea on the leveling aspect of Guild Wars, I am going to be working on a build I am trying to perfect, so when release comes I have a good build in place.

Other than that, explore, enjoy myself, test the stuff that is new in the game, and squash some bugs -- should be on everyone's list.

-Shawn

Mslynx

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Feb 2005

02 Mar 2005 at 02:06 - 6

I already have 2 toons on the server. A warrior in seared, and a warrior/mes in pre.
I would like to try a 3rd char,warrior /elemental air.
I would like to get a better understanding of the controls. I have learned much since joining this forum, and look forward to trying them out. Seems I was going about things the hard way last BWE. LOL! I would also like to see what changes have taken place. I play in a RPG style, so
exploration is more important than leveling to me. Opening the map is vital. I plan on taking lots of screens. Hopefully to share with everyone here.
Any heads up on the w/ela build will be greatly appreciated.

bobert

Core Guru

Join Date: Feb 2005

TX

R/Me

02 Mar 2005 at 02:11 - 7

I will be testing out one or two builds. I want to see what new changes they made and hopefully stuff I like. Hoping to have a good time.

jaynan

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Feb 2005

Right here.

02 Mar 2005 at 02:38 - 8

i did a lot of exploration the last two BWEs so i'm going to focus more on the pvp this time. i'll still explore to see if the game areas have changed. eyes always open for bugs, but only issue i had in feb was a bit of rubberbanding. i'll also be checking out if i can run a teamspeak server on the same machine i'm playing on, if i need to use a different machine, and how it impacts my bandwidth. i also need to figure out if there's a guild i want to join, so i'll be teaming up a lot and seeing if there's a group i really like.
now, all i have to find is a 72hr sitter for the kids...

BlackArrow

Banned

Join Date: Feb 2005

02 Mar 2005 at 02:48 - 9

I plan to learn how to play my Mes/War better in PvP and hopefully get this build to a nearly complete point where I don't need to tweak much more.

I want to build up a lvl 20 RP R/E with the skills I want and test it out in PvE and PvP. Hopefully I can get a good reading on what I need to do to improve the build and how I can improve as a Ranger.

Lastly I plan to create a lvl 1 R/E (A junior version of the above build) or E/Mo and explore the preseared Ascalon. I ran through it too quickley last time. Hopefully some guildies will join me to make it more fun.

My focus last beta was mostly on PvP, so I'll try more Exploring and PvE this beta (after I test out my Me/W and R/E in PvP, and barring any guild calls for PvP)

Loviatar

Underworld Spelunker

Join Date: Feb 2005

02 Mar 2005 at 03:13 - 10

MEMORIZE or take notes as all your characters will be wiped back to starting over before launch

Weezer_Blue

Elite Guru

Join Date: Feb 2005

Just a Box in a Cage

Hurry Up The Cakes [Oven]

02 Mar 2005 at 03:21 - 11

I'm going to rework my build and then check out all the new guild-related stuff that was promised.

Avatin

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Feb 2005

Qu??bec, Canada

02 Mar 2005 at 03:57 - 12

I will keep playing Io my R/N wich is level 13 at this time. I hope to reach level 20 and I plan to try PvP, cause I did not really try it yet. Maybe with Io or a ready-made one. Want to try a couple builds ideas. Want to have fun!

Kui

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Feb 2005

02 Mar 2005 at 04:09 - 13

I intend to spend some -more- time with a Mes/War IW, specifically tweaking energy management as much as possible and tuning the PvE skillset [in addition to the usual testing of other skills/attr distributions for PvP]. Heck, I might abuse the IW build long enough to no longer want to play it once things go retail.

And farm... farm like crazy because I'd like to know what else is going to be out there mod-wise as I haven't seen any good official word on item mods and their limits and all other gaming experience tells me to expect a half dumptruck of new mods in retail. Might as well give myself a leg up by knowing what some of them are.

Oh yea... and <insert-niceguy-stuff-about-reporting-any-bugs-found>

~Kui

Lunarhound

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Feb 2005

02 Mar 2005 at 04:10 - 14

I'll be testing some level 20 builds to see how they work out. I'll also be attempting (as with all past events) to get as many friends as possible interested in the game by convincing them to try the beta and seeing to it that they have a good time.

Halfy

Academy Page

Join Date: Feb 2005

Canada

Charter Vanguard

Rt/Me

02 Mar 2005 at 04:21 - 15

I swear, no more Prince Ruric till release...no more...

Exception

Pre-Searing Cadet

Join Date: Feb 2005

02 Mar 2005 at 04:40 - 16

I tried out playing an elem/ranger last BWE, got to lvl 16, and I still haven't decided how much I like it. I'm planning to spend Friday lvling up to 20, and farming, and getting armor, and Sat/Sun PvPing. Ever since the WPE I've mostly done PvE, and practically no PvP whatsoever, but since PvP is supposed to be the focal point of the March BWE, I'll have to check that out. And the armor crafting I'm planning on doing would be so much easier if I could transport items from one character to another, but that's something I've been hoping would be implemeted for months now, to no avail, so I won't get my hopes up. If I decide an elem/ranger just doesn't suit me, the next combination I want to try is elem/mes, though i'll definitely be starting from lvl 20 if that happens.

Rushing Wind

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Feb 2005

Within the dense fog of my own mind

Servants of Fortuna [SoF]

W/E

02 Mar 2005 at 05:44 - 17

No doubt, like everyone else, I'm planning on having one hell of a time on the next BWE! I'm planning on starting a planned toon from scratch so I can see pre-seared Ascalon and everything about it. I'm anxious to see what they've got implemented and going in ways of PvP action! Gotta use some of it to my advantage with our guild and start playing around! I wanna get out there and get some missions done and see what the whole world of Ascalon is like... and definitely hoping that they've done something with the carrying capabilities and allowing transfers between characters (storage wise) like they did in Diablo 2!

Looking forward to running into plenty of familiar names from in here and either getting my @$$ kicked

or dropping some jaws myself!

Brett Kuntz

Core Guru

Join Date: Feb 2005

02 Mar 2005 at 06:00 - 18

Well since they've stated they were going to add a whole lot of new PvP content, I'll most definitely be spending event #7 entirely PvPing.

cpukilla

Banned

Join Date: Feb 2005

02 Mar 2005 at 06:04 - 19

I'd like to get my monk/ranger to 20 so I can pvp with him, but other than that leveling I'll be doing pvp, as long as there really have been some nice changes anyway.

Nova

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Feb 2005

CA

Lords Of Kryta (LoK)

R/Me

02 Mar 2005 at 06:11 - 20

I am looking forward to even plaing the game, for I never have. I am still debating what character to make.... Mesmer/Elementalist, Mesmer/Warrior.....Mesmer/Elementalist, Mesmer/Warrior.... >.< AAAH! I don't know! So yeah, cahracter creation and getting the name I want is what I am up for. Also, learning how to paly and hopefully gettin' somewhere in it! Yeah, and of course HAVING AN AWESOME, KICKASS TIME!

efiloN

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Feb 2005

02 Mar 2005 at 10:00 - 21

I've almost only done pve on the events, so I'm leaning towards pvp on this one.

Lamaros

Academy Page

Join Date: Feb 2005

Australia

02 Mar 2005 at 10:56 - 22

Looking forward to meeting up with my new guild and getting into some serious PvP for the first time. Also looking forward to the usual stuff like building up my character, exploring more, and doing some more missions.

thegriffgeeks

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Feb 2005

in the wild with Lion

Knights of the Old Republic

R/Mo

02 Mar 2005 at 13:03 - 23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loviatar

MEMORIZE or take notes as all your characters will be wiped back to starting over before launch

excellent suggestion. I had not thought about that aspect of the wipe before launch. I will add this to my todo list. Thanks Loviatar!

thegriffgeeks

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Feb 2005

in the wild with Lion

Knights of the Old Republic

R/Mo

02 Mar 2005 at 13:05 - 24

Quote:

Originally Posted by cpukilla

I'd like to get my monk/ranger to 20 so I can pvp with him, but other than that leveling I'll be doing pvp, as long as there really have been some nice changes anyway.

i debated doing a ranger/monk build, but went ranger warrior. how do you like the monk/ranger combo? i'm thinking of making a ranger/monk build this BWE.

Mumblyfish

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Feb 2005

Blighty

Kansas City Hotsteppers [KCHS]

02 Mar 2005 at 13:56 - 25

I want to fiddle around with my Mesmer so he isn't as dependant on Illusionary Weaponary, visit Temple of the Ages (I've practically walked right past it so many times), get the other sets of clothing for my wardrobe, and collect lots of red and silver dye. If I want my character to look as sexy as Zelos Wilder, damnit, my character will look as sexy as Zelos Wilder.

Klael

Academy Page

Join Date: Feb 2005

Singapore

02 Mar 2005 at 14:39 - 26

Getting my monk to lvl 20 and trying the new PvP content. She's lvl 17 and it should be pretty fast. No more starting over until retail to avoid possible burn out. The Ascalon missions by now, can be done now without any thinking. I'm keeping the Old Ascalon mission experience until release when everything is polished..

Shrapnel_Magnet

Pirate?

Join Date: Feb 2005

British Columbia, Canada

Idiot Savants

R/

02 Mar 2005 at 17:59 - 27

If they do add the Guild Storage this event, it will make things a lot easier... since I've decided not to start @ level 1, I can transfer any valuable items that I've picked up and put them on my newly started lvl 20...

Without Guild Storage, I'm going to be sorely dissapointed... maybe I'm just setting myself up, lol.

Aria

Sig Fairy

Join Date: Feb 2005

Once upon a time..

02 Mar 2005 at 18:16 - 28

I've been all over the place in the last two BWEs.. and I mean mentally, not physically. I had this problem of settling down on one character, and so just repeatedly created, deleted, created, etc.. Of course, with my attention span, I only made lvl 20 chars.. I figured that since I would have to do quite a bit of leveling for all my chars after release -- I might as well enjoy the instant creation method now.

But next BWE, I'm definitely settling on a goal.. which is to focus only on my monk and hop right into pvp (and see how badly I get pummeled

). I'm probably going to do quite a bit of farming at first since I'm restarting the monk with a different secondary profession, and after that, skill-searching.. but most importantly, I'm also very much looking forward to meeting and having fun with my new guild.

p.s.. I'm also hoping that storage will be ready next BWE.. but unlike Shrapnel.. I'm praying for account-wide storage! It seems so awful for me to pester my guildmates to transfer items when I'm only transfering one skill ring to another character..

Dragonne

Academy Page

Join Date: Jan 2005

03 Mar 2005 at 01:23 - 29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shrapnel_Magnet

I plan on NOT starting from level 1 as I've done in the previous 2 events... lol.

HERE HERE! I'm in the same boat, though I dont erase my characters unless I really have to.

I just want to hit level 20 with one or both of the characters I started the last two events.

Whosa Skylore

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Feb 2005

in your closet...er....i mean

Dragon Assassins

W/Mo

03 Mar 2005 at 01:28 - 30

im not starting a lvl 1 char untill the release? whats the point all the hard work to get to 20 will be wiped? well the main thing im really really looking forward to is the new pvp stuff AHHHH I CANT WAIT!! anyone else looking forward to this as much as me?

Loviatar

Underworld Spelunker

Join Date: Feb 2005

03 Mar 2005 at 01:33 - 31

since i am completely PVE not me for one

thegriffgeeks

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Feb 2005

in the wild with Lion

Knights of the Old Republic

R/Mo

03 Mar 2005 at 01:48 - 32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Whosa Skylore

anyone else looking forward to this as much as me?

well maybe not as much as you, but i am now! I kind of knew about pvp, but no real exposure AND since my character wasn't lvl20 i stayed away. however! this time i'll use a premade and try it out. um, don't kick my butt too badly in there tho.

Nova

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Feb 2005

CA

Lords Of Kryta (LoK)

R/Me

03 Mar 2005 at 05:43 - 33

Hahaha, I am just waiting to play the game. I have never played as you probably have been told 20 times already.

But yeah, I have learned a good amount of info so I shall do well for a complete newbie.

Whosa Skylore

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Feb 2005

in your closet...er....i mean

Dragon Assassins

W/Mo

04 Mar 2005 at 01:55 - 34

lol nove your like me last bwe, i learned about GW like jan 10, and started talkinging to my guild a couple days after so i learned alot from them. but thegriff maybe we could go into the tombs tgether

lol, im not great either just started this feb bwe

Nova

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Feb 2005

CA

Lords Of Kryta (LoK)

R/Me

04 Mar 2005 at 04:28 - 35

Lucky you, you actually got to play!

Whosa Skylore

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Feb 2005

in your closet...er....i mean

Dragon Assassins

W/Mo

04 Mar 2005 at 04:36 - 36

yeah, and hopefully they wont delay this BWE, anyone know if theyre adding pve to? i know that was the focus last time and pvp is the focus this time but do you know if theyll work at pve at all?

ratatass

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Feb 2005

New Mexico

04 Mar 2005 at 04:38 - 37

I will play PvP with my Mo/E - hopefully I will get to play in one good group...last event I spent some time in the Hall of Heroes as the suckiest player in the group, but it was fun.

I will level W/Mo Ratatass Amundson from 15-20...and get him some new armor. Will also reconfigure his skills completely. Played last missions with level 10 armor. Spent my money to try new skills instead of armor. So he needs some new clothes.

I will also try my new Mo/E through some of the missions in PvE...Died in the Wilds...

So you can make level 20 charachters that are not premade ??? Are you serious ? I missed out on that in all the events. That would be cool..hope it is so...then I'll make a new char for PvP.

Spring Break starts that weekend....might have to play on modem AOL from a cabin....urgh...

So you can make level 20 charachters that are not premade ??? Are you serious ? I missed out on that in all the events. That would be cool..hope it is so...then I'll make a new char for PvP

What I meant is, can you start a level 20 char that is dumped into Lions Arch , with no skills, but with the experience ? Maybe I misunderstood earlier ? I f that is the case...hey all i need to do is some farming and I am UP TO SPEED. I never saw that option though...earlier you could make a level 15 and you would get dropped of in Lions Arch...is it like that ? Man I think I am confused.

Ratatass

Whosa Skylore

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Feb 2005

in your closet...er....i mean

Dragon Assassins

W/Mo

04 Mar 2005 at 04:48 - 38

Quote:

Originally Posted by ratatass

I will play PvP with my Mo/E - hopefully I will get to play in one good group...last event I spent some time in the Hall of Heroes as the suckiest player in the group, but it was fun.

I will level W/Mo Ratatass Amundson from 15-20...and get him some new armor. Will also reconfigure his skills completely. Played last missions with level 10 armor. Spent my money to try new skills instead of armor. So he needs some new clothes.

I will also try my new Mo/E through some of the missions in PvE...Died in the Wilds...

So you can make level 20 charachters that are not premade ??? Are you serious ? I missed out on that in all the events. That would be cool..hope it is so...then I'll make a new char for PvP.

Spring Break starts that weekend....might have to play on modem AOL from a cabin....urgh...

Ratatass
So you can make level 20 charachters that are not premade ??? Are you serious ? I missed out on that in all the events. That would be cool..hope it is so...then I'll make a new char for PvP

lucky, i never even got to the hall of heros! well you can allways bring me along and you wont be the worst

and why are you building up a char with such a short time till release?? and lvl 20 non-premades wont be avalible in the release, figured that out this week :/

March Hare

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Feb 2005

Wonderland

Knights of Ascalon

W/Me

04 Mar 2005 at 04:48 - 39

Quote:

Originally Posted by ratatass

So you can make level 20 charachters that are not premade ??? Are you serious ? I missed out on that in all the events. That would be cool..hope it is so...then I'll make a new char for PvP.

Actually it's not all that hard. I started 2 different characters and actually got them to level 5 and 7(playing ~25 hrs total). The fastest way to get level ups was in PvP and I didn't do any as I was more testing the waters with different builds. So you should find that you Level up fast, unfortunately you don't get any items doing this to increase your armaments

Davion

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Feb 2005

wherever the winds take me

R/Mo

04 Mar 2005 at 04:54 - 40

I plan on trying to perfect a build as well. Hopefully my R/Me will tweak in the direction I would like to go. (Loviator?... I made copious notes

)
When the release comes, my character may be a null again, but I will have his template.