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My name is Art Y Mori...

...And this is my story

Were I to be one of the lucky few to get into the beta of Guild Wars 2...

...A man can dream can't he?

First off I'd do as I'm asked - they are needing people to test it for a reason and them choosing me and ...

I'd have fun. Why make it complicated?

Enjoy creating a Char(r), try out the first areas for most races and class combos, do some questing, exploring, massive slaughter of (wild)life naturally, commit various acts of genocide ignoring the agreements of the Rata Sum convention, feast on the blood of my foes, sit on a throne of skulls all while having fun and enjoying myself.

Hang around town, have some laughs, check out the party options, mock Rangers and their disabilities ...

If I were in the beta, it would be the first time I've actually participated in a beta test.

I signed up for a chance to help make this game the best it can be, even if it's only in a very small way.

It seems like a very worthwhile effort to me, because Guild Wars was a lot of fun, and from what I've seen so far it's successor will be amazing.

The first rule of the Guild Wars 2 beta is: you do not talk about the Guild Wars 2 beta.

The second rule of the Guild Wars 2 beta is: you DO NOT talk about the Guild Wars 2 beta.

That isn’t just me trying to slip in a Fight Club reference, I’m serious. The NDA makes sure of that. So I guess I’ll get my coat… Oh, well, okay, I’ll tell you what I’d do. But if I do get in, I won’t actually tell you what I did. Or even that I got in.

After a five year wait ...

In summary, if I were in Guild Wars 2 Beta I would do an excellent job.

In detail, let me give you a little information about myself and why I know I would do an excellent job:

I am a 29 year old mechanical engineering intern. I was a geek before it was cool. ;) I've played and completed all manner of games for many years, see the following list which I have limited to RPGs to give you a basic idea:

Dragon Warrior (NES)
Zelda I (NES)
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