That looks like it works.  Makes no sense as I have not changed the URL for the site in ages.

Could be but it's the only site where I'm not staying logged in.

I have mine set to stay logged in forever but since the other day the site keeps logging me out and I have to relog every time I return.

Thanks, and sorry to those above me.  Hopefully we'll get more invites soon.

Not a big deal to me.  Send mine to whoever is above me that needs one then.

PM'ed.

Lots of good things about that game but every time I hit a "seam" in the seamless world it stopped me dead in my tracks.  Game killer for me.

The downloader was running in P2P mode so I killed that and it's working better now.  I hate it when that is running and they don't tell me up front.  Probably buried in the fine print somewhere.

The download servers must be up.  I have been doing the download but it keeps failing after about another 20% each time.  It kills my Internet and I have to reboot the router.  Very strange.

MMORPG has keys now too.

Massively has beta keys.

Yeah I sent them several suggestions for a better title but never got a reply so I'm guessing the title won't change.

Pre-Alpha Video #2 is out:  http://www.therepopulation.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=206:pre-alpha-video-2-is-released&catid=61:new-frontpage-news&Itemid=428

I'll be preordering and plan to do PvE and WvW.  Never cared much for arena combat though.

Certainly! I just need to get my wife first, then I'll start at the top of the list. I'm not sure how often they will be giving out keys to the testers.

Foul!  I don't see your wife on the list.  She should go to the bottom of the list fella'.   

Got a copy today and put in the key.  Sorry Harkonis I did not see your request until just now.

Closed beta signup is available for the next 48 hours only.

https://beta.guildwars2.com/

Interesting PvP blog:  http://www.mmorpg.com/blogs/staffblog/022012/22638_Guild-Wars-2-PvP-Why-Progression-Doesnt-Matter.html

Link to a guide at the forums:  http://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/showthread.php?588062-GUIDE-An-in-depth-guide-to-CKII&p=13463062#post13463062

The 1.03b patch is out now.

Do give a bit more info, as I'm new (again) to PC games, but I like the title of this one.  I'm guessing strategic management?  On a grand scale?

Check out the review here:  http://www.outofeight.info/2012/02/crusader-kings-ii-review.html

Surprised there isn't more chatter on this.  There is a demo for those who are interested.

I have a beta key from Massively but can't see how to apply it to my account or use it.  Did anyone else who got one of those keys figure out how to use it?  Thanks.

I'm interested if we get some keys.  Thanks.

IIRC Slicing gives you random schematics.  Check the GTN and maybe someone is selling the one you want.

Um...what is GTN?

Galactic Trade Network.  Equivalent to an auction house in other MMO's.

Pretty sure if you mouse over a second tier, or higher, row it will tell you what you need for points

I don't think so.  I tried doing a mouse over since this seemed like the obvious way to find out how they were unlocked.  [Edit]. Double checked in game, and there is definitely no indication on the skill tool tips.  That's certainly the obvious place to put an indication of how they work, so I'm rather surprised they didn't do that.

OK, maybe I'm thinking of the skill calculator at the Darth Hater site.  That says you need 5 points in the first tier when you mouse over a skill in tier 2.

...You'll definitely know when you've put enough points in because the row of skills above it will "un dim" and become available to distribute points to. ...

Pretty sure if you mouse over a second tier, or higher, row it will tell you what you need for points

I thought everyone who preordered this would get in today?  My brother and I didn't get the damn email!  I know they are sending more out tomorrow, but why even offer early access if everyone doesn't get in a week early?

You get in based on when you entered your preorder code.  If you did it like me in November then you probably won't be getting in for a couple more days.  From various forum posts it sounds like they got most of the July people in today.

The Wanderers are on Canderous Ordo - PVE (East).

And it all could have been avoided if they had given people a one week grace period.  How hard would that have been and how much goodwill would it have generated?  Especially after one of the spokespeople said there was going to be a grace period.

Here is the link:  http://www.swtor.com/community/showpost.php?p=8064577  although the forums are being wiped so the evidence is probably gone now.

Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex* *But Were Afraid to Ask

That's it.  Thanks.

[Spoiler]

NSFW?

Spoiler for Hiden:

That looks like it's from a Woody Allen movie, the name of which I've forgotten.  "They usually travel in pairs." is a line I do remember.

From BioWare:

Today we are announcing that the Pre-Launch Guild Program for Star Wars™: The Old Republic™ has come to an end. Guilds that have met the prerequisite of having four members redeem their Pre-Order Codes at our Code Redemption Center are now locked for transfer into the game in time for our December 20th launch.

If your guild has qualified for import, you can expect to receive an email at some time over the next several days. This email will give you further details on how to check the status of your guild as well as further details about how to join your guild once you’re in the game. Your email will also tell you which server your guild has been assigned to, so you will know which one to select when Early Game Access begins. While we will do everything we can to ensure that your Allies and Adversaries are on your server with you, we can’t necessarily guarantee that every guild will see their Allies and Adversaries on their server with them.

We want to thank each and every one of you who took part in the program, and we look forward to seeing you all in the game!

Pretty sure Knight/Consular and Warrior/Inquisitor use synthweaved armor and the rest use Armormech made armor.

Yeah apparently there will be one more test weekend:

Stephen Reid
Sent Dec. 1: Final Beta Testing Weekend Invites

This is our final test before launch! We have invited a smaller number of testers than in our previous Beta Testing Weekend to assist us in testing a new build of the game. If you participated in the last Beta Testing Weekend, check your e-mail to see if you've been invited. All you need to do is open the launcher and begin patching – you'll be able to play at the time stated in the e-mail you received.

- Who was invited: Selected testers that participated in the previous Beta Testing Weekend
- What was sent: Final Beta Testing Weekend invitations
- Server locations: US East Coast, US West Cost, and EU servers
- Invite status: We have begun sending invitations. Check your e-mail to see if you have been invited and for instructions!

Correct, the weekend warriors are done until the game comes out ....

Well I was able to download the new update just now, although my Play button was gray when it finished as expected.

Maybe I'm reading this wrong but it looks like this new build is only for ongoing testers, not us weekend warriors.

**UPDATE 11/30 - We are excited to announce that the new build of the game will be available tomorrow (12/1) . At 11:00AM CST (17:00 London, 18:00 Paris/Berlin), the servers will open up to all ongoing testers for patching and play! We look forward to your feedback and participation!**

Hello Testers!

We are preparing to deploy a new build of the game for testing! At 12:00AM CST (6:00 London, 7:00 Paris/Berlin) on 11/29, we will be bringing the all game servers and SWTOR.com down for extended maintenance.

Note to weekend testers: Your phase of the Game Testing Program has now concluded, and you will no longer be able to play the game.

As part of the internal testing and deployment process, the game servers will remain unavailable for ongoing testers after the website is up at 12:00PM CST (18:00 London, 19:00 Paris/Berlin) on 11/29. We will update the stickies in this forum to keep you informed about when the servers will be available again. While we do not currently have an ETA, we expect the servers to be available again this week.


GOOD NEWS ABOUT THE NEW BUILD!

    Characters from the last phase of testing will not be wiped and will carry over to the new testing build of the game! (Note: characters from testing WILL NOT carry over to Early Game Access).
    You will not need to uninstall this build and the new patch will not be the size of a new build! (This means no 20GB download!)


We are excited to get everyone back to testing, as this is our launch build and it will include wide array of improvements, bug fixes, and updates! Your participation and feedback are truly appreciated!

Please watch this thread for any updates or new information as they become available.

Thanks cheeba.

Edit - Stupid f*&^ing site.  Every time I go to the link it tells me to log in.  So I log in and try to go to the link and it tells me to log in even though I'm already logged in.  No problem getting to any other post but the one about the client being available today.  It doesn't really matter, it's just annoying as hell.