20 things you don't know about Guild Wars 2

Who would've thought slapping a half-naked Norn around would earn you a skill point, or that you could turn invisible just by logging into Guild Wars 2? Josh and Gavin join forces to help you discover these and 18 other fun facts about the wonderful world of GW2's beta. Also, see why Josh should never, ever be allowed to play in the snow with your children.

DISCLAIMER: Everything on this list is based on the beta event weekend held on February 18. Some of the things discussed may change before the final game is released.

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