I have no idea what it will be, but I doubt its mesmer, because so far even though some people claim there is no pattern, they have stuck to the pattern, scholar (elementalist), soldier (warrior), aventurer (ranger), scholar (necromancer), soldier (guardian). So next profession will most likely be second adventurer not last scholar.
- They announce that closed beta will begin August 4th 2011 at 10am. But it is only open to current employees of ANet.
The correct term here is "alpha", not "beta". Close inhouse testing or testing with a small, select group is called alpha testing. Testing in larger scale with public, even a select group, is called beta testing.
why should it be Alpha instead of Beta? The game schedule to be released within 2011, if the game is to be released on 31st December,2011, isn't it more feasible to believe beta, instead of Alpha, to start in August? Closed and Open Beta for 5 months sounds right to me?
Cos looking at the demos now on youtube, it seems the game is well into the Alpha testing mode right now.
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I have no idea what it will be, but I doubt its mesmer, because so far even though some people claim there is no pattern, they have stuck to the pattern, scholar (elementalist), soldier (warrior), aventurer (ranger), scholar (necromancer), soldier (guardian). So next profession will most likely be second adventurer not last scholar.
"Several months back we took a look at all eight professions and tried to figure out what order they would likely be ready and when to reveal them. Today that order is very different; some professions have moved up in the schedule while others have required more work than we first thought and are not actually ready for us to talk about."
I think it's a perfect time for a class release, and the norn race demo with it. Maybe they'll have human and charr starting level and the Norn at level 50 instead of the charr in the last event. Though I really want to see the Sylvari, I'm hoping they give a class release instead of a race release.
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I think it's a perfect time for a class release, and the norn race demo with it. Maybe they'll have human and charr starting level and the Norn at level 50 instead of the charr in the last event. Though I really want to see the Sylvari, I'm hoping they give a class release instead of a race release.
I think it's a perfect time for a class release, and the norn race demo with it. Maybe they'll have human and charr starting level and the Norn at level 50 instead of the charr in the last event. Though I really want to see the Sylvari, I'm hoping they give a class release instead of a race release.
Its actually going to be the Norn starting area.
Well I wonder if the Norn will have bearform at that early of a level then?
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I think it's a perfect time for a class release, and the norn race demo with it. Maybe they'll have human and charr starting level and the Norn at level 50 instead of the charr in the last event. Though I really want to see the Sylvari, I'm hoping they give a class release instead of a race release.
Its actually going to be the Norn starting area.
Well I wonder if the Norn will have bearform at that early of a level then?
We can only hope.
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I bet that they will have the game running in 3D on Nvidia new dual GPU card at some point. (being an Nvidia game and all)
It's obvious that the surprise is not about the game itself. In their final demo it's probably going to be a PVP demo (battleground) but hey, we're not there yet I'M SURE.
So what's the goodie? Every first comer at the KIOSK will get a special code that will later be revealed as a BETA KEY. SUPER Prize Pack hell yeah!
That's going to be the SURPRISE. I'm sure of it! Or could be an autographed book (latest one, ghost).
PS I really think they're heading toward beta hype at this exact PAX event because in a few months they will announce closed beta and after going through a few events the selected players will be those who will have received the special code.
A lot of people speculating about this are failing to see the logistics of the situation.
The GW2 demo gets the shared demo-station computers at 10:00, give about 5~10 minsfor set up of the demo, average demo runs 20mins.
Anet said in the press-release that they will unveil the surprise at 10:30. That is conspicuously close to the end of the demo time.
Now if you were Anet, what would you put at the end of the demo?
Personally (and historically Anet would too), I would end the demo by killing everyone in the demo with the most surprising baddie the game could possibly hold.
The ease with which predictions are made on these forums: Fratman: "I'm saying Spring 2012 at the earliest [for TOR release]. Anyone still clinging to 2011 is deluding themself at this point."
The surprise being the 'Thief' profession seems the likeliest to me.
Yea I'd say so too, they were in an awfull hurry to delete every thread about it earlier today, so looks like someone released it too early.
If by releasing it too early you mean gametrailers violating the press embargo then yes, it was released too early. I'm positive that this was supposed to be the surprise.
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I have no idea what it will be, but I doubt its mesmer, because so far even though some people claim there is no pattern, they have stuck to the pattern, scholar (elementalist), soldier (warrior), aventurer (ranger), scholar (necromancer), soldier (guardian). So next profession will most likely be second adventurer not last scholar.
why should it be Alpha instead of Beta? The game schedule to be released within 2011, if the game is to be released on 31st December,2011, isn't it more feasible to believe beta, instead of Alpha, to start in August? Closed and Open Beta for 5 months sounds right to me?
Cos looking at the demos now on youtube, it seems the game is well into the Alpha testing mode right now.
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"Several months back we took a look at all eight professions and tried to figure out what order they would likely be ready and when to reveal them. Today that order is very different; some professions have moved up in the schedule while others have required more work than we first thought and are not actually ready for us to talk about."
http://www.arena.net/blog/when-its-ready
They most likely had a pattern at first. I really don't think they have one now.
a reveal on some pvp? W vs W vs W or structured
revealing another profession
under water combat
another chance to help the devs make an event
those are my top 4 most wanted, though Its just as likely to be something else
I know ArenaNet was also at the Nvidia booth with GW2 at PAX Prime 2010, and it was awesome. Huge 30foot screen and in 3D to boot. Was impressive.
So looks like we'll see the Nvidia booth running GW2 on their much anticipated GTX 590.
http://fudzilla.com/graphics/item/21947-nvidia-gtx-590-slated-for-mid-march
Doesn't specifically say it of course, but just put two and two together.
P.S
30feet is a bit of an exageration, was more like 15, but does it really matter at those sizes lol?
Yup, Anet will definitely have some demos running at the Nvidia booth. Regina said so on gw2guru.
I think it's a perfect time for a class release, and the norn race demo with it. Maybe they'll have human and charr starting level and the Norn at level 50 instead of the charr in the last event. Though I really want to see the Sylvari, I'm hoping they give a class release instead of a race release.
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Its actually going to be the Norn starting area.
Well I wonder if the Norn will have bearform at that early of a level then?
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I enjoy the serenity of not caring what your opinion is.
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We can only hope.
they will suprise us with the secrets of world domination =D
Well Anet already said that shapeshifting was a racial elite skill, and you don't unlock elite skills until level 30 so I doubt it.
It's obvious that the surprise is not about the game itself. In their final demo it's probably going to be a PVP demo (battleground) but hey, we're not there yet I'M SURE.
So what's the goodie? Every first comer at the KIOSK will get a special code that will later be revealed as a BETA KEY. SUPER Prize Pack hell yeah!
That's going to be the SURPRISE. I'm sure of it! Or could be an autographed book (latest one, ghost).
Happy speculation!
https://i.imgur.com/Dc8dU3M.png
PS I really think they're heading toward beta hype at this exact PAX event because in a few months they will announce closed beta and after going through a few events the selected players will be those who will have received the special code.
https://i.imgur.com/Dc8dU3M.png
1. Next class reveal
2. New Sylvari redesign
3. Underwater content
4. Beta announcement
5. Crafting
A lot of people speculating about this are failing to see the logistics of the situation.
The GW2 demo gets the shared demo-station computers at 10:00, give about 5~10 minsfor set up of the demo, average demo runs 20mins.
Anet said in the press-release that they will unveil the surprise at 10:30. That is conspicuously close to the end of the demo time.
Now if you were Anet, what would you put at the end of the demo?
Personally (and historically Anet would too), I would end the demo by killing everyone in the demo with the most surprising baddie the game could possibly hold.
They'll announce the game is now on sale!
Maybe they will show off a dungeon run on a big screen kinda like how they showed off the combat and some of the world during PAX and Gamescon.
I'm thinking that they will anounce the release of the third novel.
If only.
The surprise being the 'Thief' profession seems the likeliest to me.
The ACTUAL size of MMORPG worlds: a comparison list between MMO's
The ease with which predictions are made on these forums:
Fratman: "I'm saying Spring 2012 at the earliest [for TOR release]. Anyone still clinging to 2011 is deluding themself at this point."
Yea I'd say so too, they were in an awfull hurry to delete every thread about it earlier today, so looks like someone released it too early.
No, I'm sure it's going to be a mesmer kinda thing.
Really.
If by releasing it too early you mean gametrailers violating the press embargo then yes, it was released too early. I'm positive that this was supposed to be the surprise.