PepeLePewPew.2107

Just commenting on casual vs. hardcore. I'm not even in the game, but on this general topic: I remember when I first started using damage meters and cookie cutter specs in my first mmo and how it decreased my enjoyment of the game. I was "better" at group play and it allowed me to raid, but this sort of focus made the game feel more like a chore. In GW2, I play extreme casual and have never used a damage meter nor do I raid. I personally find this 1000 times more enjoyable as a leisure activity. After all, it's all meaningless numbers that get adjusted in order to increase the players' sense of accomplishment (mmo design redux). For those who like raid level content, min-maxing and checking meters can be meaningless fun (nothing at all wrong with that), but for non-raiders it's just meaningless. Both types of players exist in GW2, and in most open world events we can all play together joyfully! Afterwards, you go raid and I'll pick some flowers. What's wrong with that?

I pre-purchased it then got a refund, so I won't check either option. The refund was for technical issues, not the game experience. I can't even install it. (No suggestions please, that's been covered.) I'm counting on them fixing things eventually, but there is no guarantee on that with a problem that still isn't fully acknowledged.

Thank you for the suggestion redfox. Update: I was granted a refund for EoD. The refund removed the expansion by invalidating the key for EoD, while leaving the rest of the game intact. Currently I can log in on my laptop with access to all pre-EoD, though I cannot play fully on that computer (performance is worse than before EoD). I'd encourage anyone to try the solutions posted in the forums as they seem to work for some. However, what I experienced was not resolved after multiple attempts. Tech support was very friendly and did what they could, but clearly there is a new issue with the installer. I resorted to a refund since there isn't even a mention of this being an issue that's being worked on, and the refund window is limited. Best of luck to those still trying to install this, and thanks to the forum members who are an example of how friendly and helpful this community is. Hope to see you in game eventually!

Since I don't even see this posted as a known issue and tech support gave up, I'm going to request a refund. I've spent too much time on workarounds already and don't want to be bothered anymore. Does anyone know whether you can still play the game without the expansion once it's refunded, or is your whole account deleted? I'd like to come back if they work this out, but I don't see the point in them keeping my payment when I can't and might never again be able to play.

Well, tech support let me down and passed the buck suggesting that my Windows user might be corrupt (that's not the problem). The install works on my old laptop but I can't fully play the game on that. Go figure. I guess I 'm done with GW2 util a major update. I've loved the game so far, but this is quite the let-down. It's only been a few days, so here's hoping. I'm not ready to request a refund.

Glad it's working for you! I got a ticket response and am going through steps with tech support. So far, I'm having no luck. I can't help thinking this was released too soon. This is the worst game launch experience I've had since URU, but I'm sure it'll get worked out. Healix: I've gone through those steps also and appreciate the assistance, but frankly no game should require so much noodling just to install it.

Don't bother trying to reinstall. Broken launcher is broken. I went through what it sounds like you did, going so far as editing the hosts file to bypass the "Connection error." The old solutions don't work and it's a problem that Anet so far seems to be ignoring.

Consider that there is a growing number of posts by players who can't even install the game (myself included). There's more to iron out here besides map instancing.

I uninstalled and now can't even reinstall the game. Seriously, this is garbage.

It's broken again. I played last night just fine with no disconnects. This morning, I repeatedly get "Connection error" and cannot play the game. This is very frustrating, and I don't see others having this particular problem. I've followed the advice on older threads (flushing DNS, deleting roaming, etc.) and still can't even log into the game. Buyers' remorse is looming.

It's working now! All day I got this error, then shortly after posting this... See you in game!

I get a "Connection error" every time I try to launch the game. Rebooting and disabling my firewall do not help. I assume there are multiple problems with today's rush of players. However, I don't see many complaints of lock-out while others are able to log in and play. So, I thought it appropriate to post this for others who might be locked out as I am. I purchased the new expansion yesterday and successfully added it to my account.