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  • It is official: SIGN UP FOR BETA!!

    beta.guildwars2.com


    YOU HAVE 48 HOURS TO SIGN!

    GO GO GO!!!!!

    Edit: More info on how invite selection will be done

    So invites are not random, and not based on how early you sign up.
    "You have 48 hrs to sign up. Signing up immediately doesn't increase your chances. Testers are chosen based on development needs. :-) ~RB"

    Source: http://twitter.com/#!/GuildWars2/sta...84901922955268

    Also, if your PC has low specs it will not hurt your chances of getting an invite
    "Not necessarily. Testers are chosen based upon development needs. A wide range of systems is needed for testing. ~RB"

    Source: http://twitter.com/#!/GuildWars2/sta...85378840494080

    More tweets, If you do get an invite to beta, telling others is against NDA just fyi.
    "Correct. Nothing can be recorded. No pics. You can't even tell anyone that you are in (if you get in). No bragging rights. ~RB"

    Source: http://twitter.com/#!/GuildWars2/sta...00012695842816
    This article was originally published in forum thread: BETA SIGN-UPS!!!!!!!!!! GO started by Jrrandell View original post
    Comments 46 Comments
    1. Laida's Avatar
      Laida -
      SO NERD-HAPPY NOW!!

    1. Jrrandell's Avatar
      Jrrandell -
      omg your not the only one!!
    1. Laida's Avatar
      Laida -
      The site is experience an overload it seems, don't rush your registration, you can still signup tomorrow. Also note there is NO other website to access this, onlyhttps://beta.guildwars2.com (mind the S in https) do not see yourself scammed!
    1. Jrrandell's Avatar
      Jrrandell -
      got my confirmation email for signing up :)
    1. Laida's Avatar
      Laida -
      Correct. Nothing can be recorded. No pics. You can't even tell anyone that you are in (if you get in). No bragging rights. ~RB
      It seems a strict NDA will still be in place.
    1. Adria's Avatar
      Adria -
      *Floops over and has a heart attack*
    1. ajtheundead's Avatar
      ajtheundead -
      Signed up for the beta,
      Now let's hope I get chosen
      Good luck people and see you in GW2!
    1. Mai Tsuna's Avatar
      Mai Tsuna -
      If i signed up for beta and i havnt gotten he confirmation email should I try again or will they see Im signing up too much?
    1. Laida's Avatar
      Laida -
      Their twitter says:

      The system is just a little slow. If you have not gotten one at the end of the weekend, you can request a resend. ~RB
      So I'd suggest to wait a bit, otherwise it might just stress the system even more.
    1. Mai Tsuna's Avatar
      Mai Tsuna -
      ok cool thank you. i wonder if they have a clock up or something. just in case some people need to resend there sign up. where abouts can you do it before the 48 hours ends?
    1. Ravenflame's Avatar
      Ravenflame -
      Just signed up. Please give me some awesome GW2 action to write about!
    1. Laida's Avatar
      Laida -
      Quote Originally Posted by Mai Tsuna View Post
      ok cool thank you. i wonder if they have a clock up or something. just in case some people need to resend there sign up. where abouts can you do it before the 48 hours ends?
      The confirmation mail is nothing more than a plain text mail saying

      Thanks for signing up!

      Thanks for signing up for a chance to participate in the Guild Wars 2 beta test. We've received your application and we'll email you if you've been accepted. We appreciate your interest in Guild Wars 2!

      Sincerely,

      The Guild Wars 2 Team
      I doubt it will matter much if you recieve it or not either way. As long as you completed the form, you should not worry. But I also do wonder how to request a new confirmation mail, I suppose they will add an option on the site.
    1. Jrrandell's Avatar
      Jrrandell -
      laida, on the front page post it says invites are being done at random, but the twitter post says they will be chosen based on Dev's needs (which will more then likely be random ) but just letting you know.

      Edit: I also updated my OP with some tweets that ppl might like to know.
    1. Azunay's Avatar
      Azunay -
      Was going to ask about re-send option because I dont see it anywhere, 4 hours past since registered still no mail
    1. Heishi's Avatar
      Heishi -
      Hah! I thought it was odd.. I have been watching the big news thread to see if anyone was posting anything but no one ever did so I wound up posting it there XD. I'm hoping since a lot of games use higher end pcs, my low end pc might give me a little advantage.. or maybe they'll look at my specs and just feel sorry for me haha.
    1. Mould's Avatar
      Mould -
      The resend function is now up.

      https://beta.guildwars2.com/resend
    1. Laida's Avatar
      Laida -
      Quote Originally Posted by Jrrandell View Post
      laida, on the front page post it says invites are being done at random, but the twitter post says they will be chosen based on Dev's needs (which will more then likely be random ) but just letting you know.

      Edit: I also updated my OP with some tweets that ppl might like to know.
      Ah true, must have misread that. Will update it tonight, unless a mod does it before me.
    1. Azshire's Avatar
      Azshire -
      CRAP!!!!!!! I'm at work and can't sign up as need that stupid diag tool to download first.
      Gonna have to get home and sign up right away!! No dought about it!!! Thanks for
      letting us know!!
    1. Serim's Avatar
      Serim -
      Nerdgasm to the nth degree right now. cant wait cant wait cant wait cant wait

      I CANT FREAKING WAIT FOR THIS GAME!
    1. OldCrow's Avatar
      OldCrow -
      You'll probably be grouped based on OS, type of graphics card, sound card etc, it'll just be a random sample.

      If I get it in I'll scream like a little girl though :3