Pre-Purchase for Guild Wars 2 Begins April 10th!

[Qalbert]

The closed beta executable, upon launching it, is downloading the BWE client it seems. Wipes the old, starts the new. The launcher specifically mentions the BWE, non-use of the NDA, has a link to the official beta forums, progress bar etc... so more than likely it's legit.

http://i40.tinypic.com/262bb5t.png

NDA doesn't apply to anything BWE related so I'm going to assume this isn't against rules

using this http://cloudfront.guildwars2.com/pVR...hwCn1J/Gw2.zip I got the same screen and am updating nicely, I can't guarantee it'll work though, but it seems like it. saw it on reddit

[Arcana]

i can confirm it works, i've successfully downloaded and tried to log into the game.

[Celeras]

Should work for everything but the original press beta client (named "GW2demo.exe" with the icon being a white brick that says "2 dev" on it).

[Alderaan]

E-mail is out!

[Takiwaki]

They broke the site really fast lol.

[Alderaan]

Spammed f5 for 10min before it finally loaded.

[Takiwaki]

Stay classy Tyria

[Imitarate]

Since the forums are still being all 502, the post they tell you to go to just sends you to: http://cloudfront.guildwars2.com/client/Gw2.exe -- create a folder you want it installed to, put the exe there, run, patch, done. Also --

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The Guild Wars 2 Client
Follow the instructions below to download the client. Once you’ve obtained the client, we recommend that you allow it to update overnight, as there will still be a large number of files that will need to be downloaded before you can play the game. Make sure that you have at least 15 GB of space available on your PC’s hard drive.
German or French versions of the download instructions are available here:
Download-Anweisungen: Deutsch
Instructions de téléchargement en français

Download Instructions
In order to participate in the beta, you will need to download and fully update the game client, as detailed in the steps below. We recommend that you begin downloading the client as soon as possible so you are ready for the upcoming event beginning this Friday at noon PDT (GMT -8).

Download the Guild Wars 2 executable file.
Create a file folder on your computer where you wish to install the game, and move the executable file there. This is where the game will save data whenever it updates. Note: If you use Windows Vista or Windows 7, it is recommended that you either do not place the game in the Program Files folder or that you run the game as an administrator.
Run the executable file.
Allow the game to patch the necessary data from our file servers.
Enjoy!

Be sure to keep your client updated throughout the week by starting up the game and allowing it to patch. This will ensure that you have a minimal number of files to download when you begin playing this weekend.

If you want to run the client overnight, you can create a shortcut and have it run with the command-line argument of “-image,” which will tell the game to shut down once it has patched to the latest version. You can do this by right-clicking the shortcut, choosing “Properties,” and adding “-image” (without the quotes) to the end of the “Target” field.

[bluefan]

Of course Guru has people bitching about people downloading before the official emails are out. "Don't come whining here if yours doesn't work on Friday!" blah blah bullshit. Same people who were whining like little bitches on people who were being pro-active in securing their CE I'm assuming. What a cesspool lol.

[Fairy-Killer]

All you have to do is search around on the forums. Not like it's hard to find the client. No reason to lock anyone out, we all bought the same game, lol. Fucking Guru.

[Takiwaki]

http://www.arena.net/blog/choosing-a...n-guild-wars-2 Lets do this!

US Worlds
Anvil Rock
Borlis Pass
Yak’s Bend
Henge of Denravi
Maguuma
Sorrow’s Furnace
Kaineng
Jade Quarry
Fort Aspenwood
Ehmry Bay
Ferguson’s Crossing
Darkhaven
Vasburg
Eredon Terrace
Crystal Desert
Tarnished Coast
Steamspur Mountains
Blazeridge Mountains
Isle of Janthir
Sea of Sorrows
Deldrimor
Scavenger’s Causeway
Moladune
Eternal Grove

EU Worlds
Kodonur
Gandara
Kodash
Blacktide
Istan
Vabbi
Kourna
Fissure of Woe
Underworld
Ring of Fire
Far Shiverpeaks
Petrified Forest
Jade Sea
Desolation
Magus Falls
Whiteside Ridge
Fort Ranik
Ruins of Surmia
Sharp’s Corner
Aurora Glade
Riverside
Elona Reach
Augury Rock
Abaddon’s Mouth

[Qalbert]

Yak's Bend is my vote

[LinktheDeme]

Took years for the system to finally recognize to change my pw. Once I did now everytime I try to log in rather than telling me incorrect information it just hangs at the log in and goes blank.

[Alderaan]

Calling it now, Darkhaven will be the most populated PVP focused server.

[Arelian]

Some friends and I are gonna have a guild on Anvil Rock. We'll be willing to help any new people out since some of us have...uh, lets just say we know what we're doing! Somewhat, at least.

[Purrrfect]

holy fuck was it a bad idea linking my gw account... I haven't played it in years and hobbled through the linking process and now I can't log in on gw2. /madsadpanda

[Fairy-Killer]

Sorrow's Furnace is where it's at. Taki, make a poll!

[Zzsark]

Torn between Sorrow's Furnace and Yak's Bend

When Guild Wars 2 launches, you will also have the option to play with your friends on another world with our free “guesting” feature. With guesting, your characters can play on any world where you have friends—with certain restrictions.

That's an interesting unexpected addition

[Takiwaki]

holy fuck was it a bad idea linking my gw account... I haven't played it in years and hobbled through the linking process and now I can't log in on gw2. /madsadpanda

You could have updated your password when you first did it =/

[Qalbert]

if you have a master NCSoft account you can change GW pass without having to type in the current pass. dunno if that helps much.