Guild Wars 2 updates

[jspchief]

Anyone have a good source for primers? Would like to have a better understanding of game mechanics, builds, etc.

Also, good forums?

[chasedude]

Originally Posted by jspchief

Anyone have a good source for primers? Would like to have a better understanding of game mechanics, builds, etc.

Also, good forums?

Check out the OP, I just updated it with a few links.

If anyone knows of more links for BB's and such let me know I'll add them to the OP.

[chasedude]

Stress test is still running, I thought I was gonna miss out. They must've extended it.

[chasedude]

Originally Posted by chasedude

Stress test is still running, I thought I was gonna miss out. They must've extended it.

Just got booted, well at least I got another taste to keep me drooling until Saturday.

[pr_capone]

Just got my 3rd monitor up and running.



GW2 supports 3 monitors @ a 5760x1080 resolution. I have a massive hard on.

[chasedude]

Originally Posted by pr_capone

Just got my 3rd monitor up and running.



GW2 supports 3 monitors @ a 5760x1080 resolution. I have a massive hard on.

Sweet Dwayna , that's awesome!

Note to self: Must update newegg wishlist.

[hometeam]

what setup?

With the newest drivers/engine changes I am not even keeping a steady 60 in heavy traffic areas, (WvW with LOTS of physics and stuff going on) and thats with the newest 6 core oced @ 4.8ghz and a single gtx 670 oced.

At that resolution you better be at the very least dual graphics or more :P

[pr_capone]

Originally Posted by hometeam

what setup?

With the newest drivers/engine changes I am not even keeping a steady 60 in heavy traffic areas, (WvW with LOTS of physics and stuff going on) and thats with the newest 6 core oced @ 4.8ghz and a single gtx 670 oced.

At that resolution you better be at the very least dual graphics or more :P

Intel Core i7 920
6gb Memory
ATi 6870HD video card

nary a problem.

[Valiant]

After playing a bit yesterday. Once the game goes live for prepurchasers, does that mean we also get a headstart on server choiceor all the people in beta retain those spots? Might be my only chance to get into yaks bend.

[chasedude]

Originally Posted by Valiant

After playing a bit yesterday. Once the game goes live for prepurchasers, does that mean we also get a headstart on server choiceor all the people in beta retain those spots? Might be my only chance to get into yaks bend.

Yes, headstart gives us the edge in choosing servers, toon names all before those that get the "box" edition on Tues.

Everything done through beta is now wiped and we start afresh early Sat.

[hometeam]

Not sure what the problem is then.. my processor and graphics card are twice as good.. are you running ultra high settings w/ supersampling? Im maxed out nearly all the time except in WvW fighting at walls with 100+ people running around and all the physics that go with it. Should still be maxed out in my mind. Maybe its the drivers.

As for head start, be at your computer at 11pm CST friday night if you want to get in and get your name reserved, Headstart was originally slated for 2am CST but they mentioned that they may open it up 3 hours prior at 11pm. gogogogo!

[chasedude]

Originally Posted by hometeam

Not sure what the problem is then.. my processor and graphics card are twice as good.. are you running ultra high settings w/ supersampling? Im maxed out nearly all the time except in WvW fighting at walls with 100+ people running around and all the physics that go with it. Should still be maxed out in my mind. Maybe its the drivers.

As for head start, be at your computer at 11pm CST friday night if you want to get in and get your name reserved, Headstart was originally slated for 2am CST but they mentioned that they may open it up 3 hours prior at 11pm. gogogogo!

I've got some great names I don't wanna lose so I'm filling up my slots with my 5 top professions I've decided on. I know I'll end up buying more slots plus many other things later down the line. I always have one of each profession.

I'm turning my phone off and locking the door. Wish I could talk the pharmacy I work for into a couple Adderall .

[pr_capone]

Originally Posted by hometeam

Not sure what the problem is then.. my processor and graphics card are twice as good.. are you running ultra high settings w/ supersampling? Im maxed out nearly all the time except in WvW fighting at walls with 100+ people running around and all the physics that go with it. Should still be maxed out in my mind. Maybe its the drivers.

I'll report back when we can get in. That said... I have nearly talked myself into picking up a second card and xfire'ing it. The CPU is not a bottle neck for either of us. Then mine will be twice as good as yours.

I ran Shift 2 with AA on and everything maxed and was running 33 FPS on a single card that has been mildly overclocked.

[hometeam]

Originally Posted by pr_capone

I'll report back when we can get in. That said... I have nearly talked myself into picking up a second card and xfire'ing it. The CPU is not a bottle neck for either of us. Then mine will be twice as good as yours.

I ran Shift 2 with AA on and everything maxed and was running 33 FPS on a single card that has been mildly overclocked.

I actually have the money sitting in my paypal to order my second gtx 670 for SLI but they are out of stock on newegg.

I did however see on the official arenanet post about graphics cards that ATI cards in general where getting better framerates as compared to the nvidia counterparts of similar 'power' . Im sure it has to do with exactly how the graphics are being handled. Either way im || this close to pulling the trigger on my 2nd 670, or my 120hz monitor. Decisions decisions.

As for headstart. My vacation starts when I leave work tonight, and goes until wed. SO I have all day tommorrow to get ready, sleep, then get up and play all night, and for the next few days. Im gonna stock up on foods and drinks and not come out until the sun burns me like a vampire~


YAKS BEND PEOPLE!

On the topic of names/account names, I am more than willing to share mine once the game gets going.