Pretty, yes, but fuck I hate it when companies decide to go outside the Windows UI and do non-standard window design (specifically the title bar/top right buttons and border), it's the same shit Apple does and it's annoying.
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Pretty, yes, but fuck I hate it when companies decide to go outside the Windows UI and do non-standard window design (specifically the title bar/top right buttons and border), it's the same shit Apple does and it's annoying.
The Windows UI is shit.
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Man I hope my MacBook Pro can run this thing while I'm at my hotel. The GT 330M graphics chip is worrying me. It should be able to but I hope I don't have to put the settings too low.
I hate all of you. Coming into this thread is depressing. Can't believe after all of this I can't play this weekend. Has there been any news on how many other BWE's there are pre-launch?
I hate all of you. Coming into this thread is depressing. Can't believe after all of this I can't play this weekend. Has there been any news on how many other BWE's there are pre-launch?
After all the greif you give me for our adventures in Tyria. You deserve it.
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I hate all of you. Coming into this thread is depressing. Can't believe after all of this I can't play this weekend. Has there been any news on how many other BWE's there are pre-launch?
There should be at least one a month until launch.
Pretty, yes, but fuck I hate it when companies decide to go outside the Windows UI and do non-standard window design (specifically the title bar/top right buttons and border), it's the same shit Apple does and it's annoying.
The Windows UI is shit.
Compared to? Your options are Windows, OSX, and whatever flavor of Linux windows manager floats your boat. I don't know anyone (including die hard Linux users) who would argue that any Linux GUI is better than OSX or Windows, and between OSX and WIndows you basically have personal perference - I'm not a fan of OSX design conventions or the interface in general, so Windows wins in the end, and I find it very useable/clean. Detour aside, I just dislike companies stepping outside the UI guidelines for any OS just because they want to be unique.
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Pretty, yes, but fuck I hate it when companies decide to go outside the Windows UI and do non-standard window design (specifically the title bar/top right buttons and border), it's the same shit Apple does and it's annoying.
The Windows UI is shit.
Compared to? Your options are Windows, OSX, and whatever flavor of Linux windows manager floats your boat. I don't know anyone (including die hard Linux users) who would argue that any Linux GUI is better than OSX or Windows, and between OSX and WIndows you basically have personal perference - I'm not a fan of OSX design conventions or the interface in general, so Windows wins in the end, and I find it very useable/clean. Detour aside, I just dislike companies stepping outside the UI guidelines for any OS just because they want to be unique.
Just 'cause the competition is bad don't make Windows any good.
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I hate all of you. Coming into this thread is depressing. Can't believe after all of this I can't play this weekend. Has there been any news on how many other BWE's there are pre-launch?
There should be at least one a month until launch.
Also clearly I'm bored/starved for info if I'm picking at the downloader UI
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Pretty, yes, but fuck I hate it when companies decide to go outside the Windows UI and do non-standard window design (specifically the title bar/top right buttons and border), it's the same shit Apple does and it's annoying.
The Windows UI is shit.
Surprisingly, the Windows UI is the one thing I don't have problems with in Windows. I'm not saying its great, but I don't hate it. I do wish that I didn't have to use Windows though, as it is a terrible OS.
Back on topic, anyone know how large the client is? I'm dling it right now, but it doesn't say how large the file is, which is annoying. 186 thousand files could be 200 GB or MB. Ok, not 200 MB since I've already dld that much.
Edit - Just hit 1% at around 260 MB. So somewhere around 25-30GB.
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Has there been any official confirmation that the stress test client will work in the upcoming BWE? I know it's updating to the BWE client currently, and all signs point to yes... but I'm paranoid, and if I tried to log on to the BWE only to find that my client was bad and I had to redownload the whole thing, I might lose it.
I'll probably just DL it simply because I'm on Comcast and their 'cap' is high enough that you have to download like a mofo all month to hit it. So I'll be annoyed if it's the wrong client or something, but I'll live.
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Has there been any official confirmation that the stress test client will work in the upcoming BWE? I know it's updating to the BWE client currently, and all signs point to yes... but I'm paranoid, and if I tried to log on to the BWE only to find that my client was bad and I had to redownload the whole thing, I might lose it.
There is only one public client. The client technology has been solid for Guildwars and thus Guildwars 2 for the longest time. I really don't think you have anything to worry about.
I tested attempting to log in. Message comes up saying everything is ready with your account but the event is this weekend.
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Pretty, yes, but fuck I hate it when companies decide to go outside the Windows UI and do non-standard window design (specifically the title bar/top right buttons and border), it's the same shit Apple does and it's annoying.
The Windows UI is shit.
Surprisingly, the Windows UI is the one thing I don't have problems with in Windows. I'm not saying its great, but I don't hate it. I do wish that I didn't have to use Windows though, as it is a terrible OS.
Back on topic, anyone know how large the client is? I'm dling it right now, but it doesn't say how large the file is, which is annoying. 186 thousand files could be 200 GB or MB. Ok, not 200 MB since I've already dld that much.
Edit - Just hit 1% at around 260 MB. So somewhere around 25-30GB.
Has there been any official confirmation that the stress test client will work in the upcoming BWE? I know it's updating to the BWE client currently, and all signs point to yes... but I'm paranoid, and if I tried to log on to the BWE only to find that my client was bad and I had to redownload the whole thing, I might lose it.
There is only one public client. The client technology has been solid for Guildwars and thus Guildwars 2 for the longest time. I really don't think you have anything to worry about.
I tested attempting to log in. Message comes up saying everything is ready with your account but the event is this weekend.
Pretty, yes, but fuck I hate it when companies decide to go outside the Windows UI and do non-standard window design (specifically the title bar/top right buttons and border), it's the same shit Apple does and it's annoying.
The Windows UI is shit.
Compared to? Your options are Windows, OSX, and whatever flavor of Linux windows manager floats your boat. I don't know anyone (including die hard Linux users) who would argue that any Linux GUI is better than OSX or Windows, and between OSX and WIndows you basically have personal perference - I'm not a fan of OSX design conventions or the interface in general, so Windows wins in the end, and I find it very useable/clean. Detour aside, I just dislike companies stepping outside the UI guidelines for any OS just because they want to be unique.
So what you're saying is that you've never liked any video game UI made with DirectX or OpenGL, then.
EDIT: That woulda been an awkward typo to explain.
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I think the fact that the art falls over the stanard window is what makes it so pretty. I love it.
Pretty, yes, but fuck I hate it when companies decide to go outside the Windows UI and do non-standard window design (specifically the title bar/top right buttons and border), it's the same shit Apple does and it's annoying.
The Windows UI is shit.
Compared to? Your options are Windows, OSX, and whatever flavor of Linux windows manager floats your boat. I don't know anyone (including die hard Linux users) who would argue that any Linux GUI is better than OSX or Windows, and between OSX and WIndows you basically have personal perference - I'm not a fan of OSX design conventions or the interface in general, so Windows wins in the end, and I find it very useable/clean. Detour aside, I just dislike companies stepping outside the UI guidelines for any OS just because they want to be unique.
So what you're saying is that you've never liked any video game UI made with DirectX or OpenGL, then.
EDIT: That woulda been an awkward typo to explain.
Pretty, yes, but fuck I hate it when companies decide to go outside the Windows UI and do non-standard window design (specifically the title bar/top right buttons and border), it's the same shit Apple does and it's annoying.
The Windows UI is shit.
Compared to? Your options are Windows, OSX, and whatever flavor of Linux windows manager floats your boat. I don't know anyone (including die hard Linux users) who would argue that any Linux GUI is better than OSX or Windows, and between OSX and WIndows you basically have personal perference - I'm not a fan of OSX design conventions or the interface in general, so Windows wins in the end, and I find it very useable/clean. Detour aside, I just dislike companies stepping outside the UI guidelines for any OS just because they want to be unique.
So what you're saying is that you've never liked any video game UI made with DirectX or OpenGL, then.
EDIT: That woulda been an awkward typo to explain.
Trying to work out what that typo might have been
Also, I was specifically talking about windowed applications, not full screen. Windowed games typically use the standard UI elements.
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Pretty, yes, but fuck I hate it when companies decide to go outside the Windows UI and do non-standard window design (specifically the title bar/top right buttons and border), it's the same shit Apple does and it's annoying.
The Windows UI is shit.
Compared to? Your options are Windows, OSX, and whatever flavor of Linux windows manager floats your boat. I don't know anyone (including die hard Linux users) who would argue that any Linux GUI is better than OSX or Windows, and between OSX and WIndows you basically have personal perference - I'm not a fan of OSX design conventions or the interface in general, so Windows wins in the end, and I find it very useable/clean. Detour aside, I just dislike companies stepping outside the UI guidelines for any OS just because they want to be unique.
So what you're saying is that you've never liked any video game UI made with DirectX or OpenGL, then.
EDIT: That woulda been an awkward typo to explain.
Trying to work out what that typo might have been
The only thing I can think of was "...you've never liked any video game UI made with Dicks..."
Even if that wasn't it, I think it should have been.
Pretty, yes, but fuck I hate it when companies decide to go outside the Windows UI and do non-standard window design (specifically the title bar/top right buttons and border), it's the same shit Apple does and it's annoying.
The Windows UI is shit.
Surprisingly, the Windows UI is the one thing I don't have problems with in Windows. I'm not saying its great, but I don't hate it. I do wish that I didn't have to use Windows though, as it is a terrible OS.
Back on topic, anyone know how large the client is? I'm dling it right now, but it doesn't say how large the file is, which is annoying. 186 thousand files could be 200 GB or MB. Ok, not 200 MB since I've already dld that much.
Edit - Just hit 1% at around 260 MB. So somewhere around 25-30GB.
12.7 GB (13,688,936,424 bytes).
Damn, how did I double it?
Steam: The_Zeta
LOL NA: Rednaz
Currently Playing: Dark Forces
So has anyone actually received an official download link or are folks just using a link from reddit and/or the client downloader from previous GW2 beta stuff?
So has anyone actually received an official download link or are folks just using a link from reddit and/or the client downloader from previous GW2 beta stuff?
The latter. No official links have been supplied as of yet.
Whoops I accidentally pre-purchased this last night. No idea how that happened. Guess I will be playing this a bit this weekend. Though I did just make plans to spend all day Sauturday hiking and BBQing but I will still get some time in.
Pretty, yes, but fuck I hate it when companies decide to go outside the Windows UI and do non-standard window design (specifically the title bar/top right buttons and border), it's the same shit Apple does and it's annoying.
The Windows UI is shit.
Surprisingly, the Windows UI is the one thing I don't have problems with in Windows. I'm not saying its great, but I don't hate it. I do wish that I didn't have to use Windows though, as it is a terrible OS.
Back on topic, anyone know how large the client is? I'm dling it right now, but it doesn't say how large the file is, which is annoying. 186 thousand files could be 200 GB or MB. Ok, not 200 MB since I've already dld that much.
Edit - Just hit 1% at around 260 MB. So somewhere around 25-30GB.
12.7 GB (13,688,936,424 bytes).
Damn, how did I double it?
I'm at 25% with 5.1 GBs, reddit said it's 20.3 GBs.
Also, based on the download UI, this is the client for this weekend, not the stress test.
Do you guys think it's time to actually call them yet?
(please do not link me to their support site, tried that, didn't help. Note: this is not a complaint. I understand it's an oddball problem.)
I had that problem too. The way I solved it was, despite changing what email was attached to the account, I still had to login through the old email that the account was created under.
Do you guys think it's time to actually call them yet?
(please do not link me to their support site, tried that, didn't help. Note: this is not a complaint. I understand it's an oddball problem.)
Well if you want to wait until it is completely "appropriate" I would say when they announce the download officially. I imagine you could contact them today though.
What account are you using to attempt the log in? Did you link accounts?
Any news on if Asura or Sylvari will be playable this weekend?
They will not be available for this BWE, no.
Sorry.
I was annoyed at first, but now I'm fine with it. Lets me try Mesmers (my intended main class at launch) without having to redo the same area again at launch.
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DLing client now. Nice catch on the reddit thing. I'm just glad to get it on my machine for now so it's ready. No problems so far, loving the loader.
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Pretty, yes, but fuck I hate it when companies decide to go outside the Windows UI and do non-standard window design (specifically the title bar/top right buttons and border), it's the same shit Apple does and it's annoying.
Just Finished: Borderlands (waste of $7)/Mario Brothers U/The Last Story/Tropico 4
Currently Playing: NS2/ZombiU/PlanetSide 2/Ys/Dota2/Xenoblade Chronicles
On Hold: Prince of Persia: Warrior Within/GW2/Scribblenauts
Coming Next: Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones/X-Com Classic
The Windows UI is shit.
After all the greif you give me for our adventures in Tyria. You deserve it.
XBL:Phenyhelm - 3DS:Phenyhelm
There should be at least one a month until launch.
Compared to? Your options are Windows, OSX, and whatever flavor of Linux windows manager floats your boat. I don't know anyone (including die hard Linux users) who would argue that any Linux GUI is better than OSX or Windows, and between OSX and WIndows you basically have personal perference - I'm not a fan of OSX design conventions or the interface in general, so Windows wins in the end, and I find it very useable/clean. Detour aside, I just dislike companies stepping outside the UI guidelines for any OS just because they want to be unique.
Just Finished: Borderlands (waste of $7)/Mario Brothers U/The Last Story/Tropico 4
Currently Playing: NS2/ZombiU/PlanetSide 2/Ys/Dota2/Xenoblade Chronicles
On Hold: Prince of Persia: Warrior Within/GW2/Scribblenauts
Coming Next: Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones/X-Com Classic
Just 'cause the competition is bad don't make Windows any good.
So hopefully there won't be any more!
:P
Just Finished: Borderlands (waste of $7)/Mario Brothers U/The Last Story/Tropico 4
Currently Playing: NS2/ZombiU/PlanetSide 2/Ys/Dota2/Xenoblade Chronicles
On Hold: Prince of Persia: Warrior Within/GW2/Scribblenauts
Coming Next: Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones/X-Com Classic
Yes, yes you are. Someone get this man a BWE, stat!
Surprisingly, the Windows UI is the one thing I don't have problems with in Windows. I'm not saying its great, but I don't hate it. I do wish that I didn't have to use Windows though, as it is a terrible OS.
Back on topic, anyone know how large the client is? I'm dling it right now, but it doesn't say how large the file is, which is annoying. 186 thousand files could be 200 GB or MB. Ok, not 200 MB since I've already dld that much.
Edit - Just hit 1% at around 260 MB. So somewhere around 25-30GB.
LOL NA: Rednaz
Currently Playing: Dark Forces
Just Finished: Borderlands (waste of $7)/Mario Brothers U/The Last Story/Tropico 4
Currently Playing: NS2/ZombiU/PlanetSide 2/Ys/Dota2/Xenoblade Chronicles
On Hold: Prince of Persia: Warrior Within/GW2/Scribblenauts
Coming Next: Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones/X-Com Classic
There is only one public client. The client technology has been solid for Guildwars and thus Guildwars 2 for the longest time. I really don't think you have anything to worry about.
I tested attempting to log in. Message comes up saying everything is ready with your account but the event is this weekend.
12.7 GB (13,688,936,424 bytes).
Excellent. Thanks for assuaging my fears.
So what you're saying is that you've never liked any video game UI made with DirectX or OpenGL, then.
EDIT: That woulda been an awkward typo to explain.
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Trying to work out what that typo might have been
Also, I was specifically talking about windowed applications, not full screen. Windowed games typically use the standard UI elements.
Just Finished: Borderlands (waste of $7)/Mario Brothers U/The Last Story/Tropico 4
Currently Playing: NS2/ZombiU/PlanetSide 2/Ys/Dota2/Xenoblade Chronicles
On Hold: Prince of Persia: Warrior Within/GW2/Scribblenauts
Coming Next: Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones/X-Com Classic
The only thing I can think of was "...you've never liked any video game UI made with Dicks..."
Even if that wasn't it, I think it should have been.
(also, downloading the client, whee!)
Damn, how did I double it?
LOL NA: Rednaz
Currently Playing: Dark Forces
The latter. No official links have been supplied as of yet.
I work at a bank, so I can say you would be surprised how often you hear that.
I'm at 25% with 5.1 GBs, reddit said it's 20.3 GBs.
Also, based on the download UI, this is the client for this weekend, not the stress test.
I presume ANet is not giving us the full game just for the BWE.
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Do you guys think it's time to actually call them yet?
(please do not link me to their support site, tried that, didn't help. Note: this is not a complaint. I understand it's an oddball problem.)
The login screen is so pretty...
I had that problem too. The way I solved it was, despite changing what email was attached to the account, I still had to login through the old email that the account was created under.
Well if you want to wait until it is completely "appropriate" I would say when they announce the download officially. I imagine you could contact them today though.
What account are you using to attempt the log in? Did you link accounts?
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I was annoyed at first, but now I'm fine with it. Lets me try Mesmers (my intended main class at launch) without having to redo the same area again at launch.