Guild Wars 2

I hope they fix it soon because it is getting really annoying.

Healix.5819:

CyberManX.4817:

no need to worry about patches

Considering Gw2.dat can’t be used by multiple clients and -sharearchive is what prevents patching, are you copying the entire folder to avoid that problem?

Yea, I have several copies of the game on the same SSD. When a patch hits, it’ll update the .exe, then close as it detects the first copy open. Then all I have to do is open HEX Edit and play my recorded macro and within 5s, I rerun the game and it patches. HEX Edit is great because you can basically record and go through the motions manually, then save it as a macro. Then, just play that macro anytime there is a patch. Extremely simple and effective compared to other options.

Presac.3860:

I have managed to make it work with a hex edit.
I looked through the exe with HxD and found an instance that looked like G.u.i.l.d. .W.a.r.s. .2. For some reason this didn’t get caught by searching the normal way, so I changed to search by hex instead:
47 00 75 00 69 00 6C 00 64 00 20 00 57 00 61 00 72 00 73 00 20 00 32
and replaced with:
47 00 75 00 69 00 6C 00 64 00 20 00 57 00 61 00 72 00 73 00 20 00 33

The 32 is the number 2 and 33 the number 3.

Confirmed this works.

So basically, I just had to change my HEX Edit macro to (be sure to use CTRL+Home each time to reset cursor at start of file):

- change the first instance of “Guild Wars 2” to “Guild Wars 3”
- change the first instance of “47 00 75 00 69 00 6C 00 64 00 20 00 57 00 61 00 72 00 73 00 20 00 32” to “47 00 75 00 69 00 6C 00 64 00 20 00 57 00 61 00 72 00 73 00 20 00 33”

After messing around with Launchbuddy, shortcut command lines, etc., I remember why HEX Edit macro rules over other methods (secure, no need to worry about patches, etc.). Anyway, thanks so much and if it does eventually break again, I have other methods to fall back on next time.

I see. But there is no way to specify Guild Wars 2 to use a different Local.dat for each install?

So basically now, I have to set it up so that:

- kill handle to use separate .exes
- use shortcuts with command lines of email/password/nopatchui/shareArchive

Or is there an easier/securer way of doing it?

The command line -shareArchive as provided in the wiki no longer works and causes an immediate crash from the launcher.

Any other suggestions would be great in how to successfully launch multiple clients without a third pary app would be appreciated.

Alright. Thanks for the help. I was not aware editing the .exe in that way was a violation. I will go about it a different way then to avoid that and try your suggestion. Thanks…

To further explain the issue, you should be able to change the first line in the .exe from “Guild Wars 2” to say “Guild Wars 3”. This would then result in the game using a different Local.dat file (ie. Users/Somename/AppData/Roaming/Guild Wars 3/Local.dat).

As it is now since the patch, after editing the .exe, the edited .exe still tries the use the Users/Somename/AppData/Roaming/Guild Wars 2/Local.dat instead of the Users/Somename/AppData/Roaming/Guild Wars 3/Local.dat and thus results in a read/write error due to both the .exes trying to read/write the same Local.dat.

The latest patch has changed it so you can no longer run multiple clients on the same machine via hex edit of the exe (ie. change “Guild Wars 2” to “Guild Wars 3”).

Anyone found a work around or was this intentional on Anet’s part? I really don’t want to have a to find a third party app again to run multiple clients on the same machine and Anet has confirmed that running multiple clients on the same machine is fine as long as macros, etc. are not being used to play each client.

Is the Mastery system a Heart of Thorns expansion exclusive or will the Mastery system be grandfathered in like some of the other HoT features to those who already own the core Guild Wars 2 (non-F2P) for non-Heart of Thorns maps/masteries?

Same situation again. IP 64.25.38.238 bugged.

My point is right now its to advertise BWE2 and it is intrusive. A simple in game mail would have been sufficient like has been done in the past. What if Anet doesn’t stop here with BWE2 on ads like this? It works so well that next we see it with LS updates or some sale in the gem store? Its just a loading screen after all right?

Its a slippery slop and I’m expressing my dislike for it. Maybe Arena Net rethinks doing this next time because of it? Maybe not.

I haven’t been receiving it for the past 15m when switching maps. It looks like Anet did something about it already. Thanks!

It is a reasonable request.

You guys are doing great work and I’ve already purchased Heart of Thorns. I’m really looking forward to it.

However, this reminder/ad that is on every single loading map is pretty annoying. Is there a way to disable it or can you please remove it and disseminate this information another less intrusive way (ie. maybe on in game mail)?

Issue not resolved. Ogre Wars currently stalled on 64.25.38.135. Actions taken that led to bugging the map:

- Bloodgorge Watch Camp controlled
- Sapper’s Delve in defense
- Sapper’s Delve defended successfully, chain started with Finley
- As escort with Finley occuring, Bloodgorge Watch Camp went into defense
- Weapon champions spawned and killed
- House part never started
- Bloodgorge Watch Camp defense successful
- Spoke with Maybri, escorted to spot
- Stuck with house part not beginning with both NPCs just standing around

It’s been 3 years, please don’t make it another 3 years before this is resolved.

I do meta events (ie. events that reward daily chest with rare item) on a daily basis for the most part and there are several events that consistently bug leaving them unable to be completed. It has been quite a long time (6+ months) and it would be great if the events were on ANet’s radar as well.

Eye of Zaihtan
- The second escort will not progress and NPCs stand there

Dredge Commissar
- One or two of the pre-req camps does not complete properly and the merchants do not show, therefore not allowing for the Dredge Commissar to not spawn

Temple of Lyssa
- NPCs become unresponsive at Song of Lyss and cannon does not repair

Temple of Melandru
- NPC for start of chain does not give a response to start it

Foulbear Chieftain
- Both pre req events complete, but NPCs do not present dialogue to start the attack on leaders

Arah Wizard
- Unable to start chain with Warmaster

Temple of Dwayna
- Unable to start/complete Malchor escort

I’ve run probably 15 sets of Fractals trying to get Volcanic/Grawl as the third fractal. It has me wondering if fractal level matters as I have only being doing level 1s. Can anyone confirm if it does in fact appear in level 1 or should I be going higher?

This will most likely be the most painful achieve for this release. So far I have only found solo Champion Krait spawns (3 in Kessex & Krait Witches) & Harathi Overlord (in Kessex) give credit .

Its working again!

Still disabled after the patch.

This is really getting old. I have run this dungeon 7 times now trying to complete it and Kiel continues to bug and not move/open the final door for the last boss.

This is really getting old. I have run this dungeon 7 times now trying to complete it and Kiel continues to bug and not move/open the final door for the last boss.

I bet on Mystery Moa, won and didn’t receive any credit on the achievement, but did receive my 7 tickets via mail. Next, I bet, ran a little ways down shore and my bet was just gone. No success/fail or anything, which should be looked into especially when 50s is involved.

Also, I’ve heard that you have to pick a moa to receive credit for the achieve and can confirm it appears only the Mystery Moa is bugged.

WaxWorm.8574:

Also you don’t have to exit to desktop

I tried just logging to character select and back again, but it didn’t work for me for some reason.

I found a work around for this the other night. Basically I applied each buff one at a time and performed an Exit To Desktop after each. Then when I logged back in each buff was counted provided I didn’t switch characters or maps and was able to achieve the full +95% bonus.

Its happening again. =(

Illconceived Was Na.9781:

Then, as announced several times, he closed up shop.

When was it announced that the SAB vendor would be no longer selling items? There was no mention that in any of the patch notes. I also have a Fused Weapon Claim Ticket, but that vendor is still active. Is this vendor expected to no longer cash in Fused Weapon Claim tickets?

Arena Net, can we please get some clarification if the SAB vendor was intended to no longer sell items?

Confirmed this is still bugged. Tried both with 15% neck and 10% banner buff and buffs are not being applied to consumable karma items.

I know ANet is working on the BLTP issues, which clearly takes priority, but it would be nice if we could get some kind okittennowledgement about the Keg Brawl/Crab Toss issues as well. When can we expect the issue to get fixed?

It stopped working two days ago, then it started working for yesterday’s daily. However, today again neither Keg Brawl or Crab Toss daily achievements are working. It would be nice if this could get fixed.

Though I do take comfort in that it goes for everyone so no one is able to get any advantage on the leaderboard, but still, it needs to be fixed.

I won and did not receive credit for the daily achieve either.

Jason King.2647:

While we weren’t able to fix this issue for the March update, we’re still working on it. Thank you for your patience!

Any chance this is going to be fixed in the April patch?

Any word on when this will be fixed?

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I ran this tonight and had the same issue. Giganticus Lupicus just sits there and the event does not start. It does not appear Path 4 is completable at this time. Please fix so I can complete Dungeon Master.

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