VOTE! for the New Guild Wars Guru Forum Titles!

Inde

Site Contributor

Join Date: Dec 2004

We have picked the Top 5 submissions in our July Contest for the community to pick the forum titles and win a Guild Wars Guru custom fleece jacket. Please look below for the submissions then vote on your favorite that you'd like to see replace our Don Quixote titles we currently have! Some of the people that submitted also included a little background to aid the community in their decision. Some are GW related some are more general. I encourage you to consider them all

Inde

Site Contributor

Join Date: Dec 2004

0 - 9: Neophyte
10 - 49: Novice
50 - 99: Initiate
100 - 199: Gate of Awareness
200 - 299: Adept Initiate
300 - 499: Minor Adept
500 - 749: Major Adept
750 - 999: Superior Adept
1000 - 1499: Path of Insight
1500 - 2249: Master Initiate
2250 - 3249: Minor Master
3250 - 4449: Major Master
4500 - 5999: Master Superior
6000 - 7749: Altar of Knowing
7750 - 9749: Awaits to be Reborn
9750+: Enlightened

I set up this list of titles to be similar to other paths of knowledge or wisdom with a Guild Wars twist. I find the general purpose of the forum is to attain knowledge and then to gradually share experience and knowledge with others. This title track, I feel, reflects such evolution.

Inde

Site Contributor

Join Date: Dec 2004

0 - 9: Pre Searing Cadet
10 - 49: Ascalon Squire
50 - 99: Academy Page
100 - 199: Frost Gate Guardian
200 - 299: Lions Arch Merchant
300 - 499: Krytan Explorer
500 - 749: Wilds Pathfinder
750 - 999: Jungle Guide
1000 - 1499: Desert Nomad
1500 - 2249: Forge Runner
2250 - 3249: Furnace Stoker
3250 - 4449: Grotto Attendant
4500 - 5999: Hell Protector
6000 - 7749: Halls Hero
7750 - 9749: Underworld Spelunker
9750+: Tyrian Patriarch

I wanted to create a title list that displayed both a tie-in to Guild Wars as well as utilizing a simple progression list that people could easily understand. This follows the fairly well known path for experienced players, using the game’s mission progression as a guide. While it is only using chapter one locations as a guide, the reasoning for this is that chapter one is the foundation for all other chapters – and to keep constantly changing the title lists for each and every chapter as it’s released would be too bothersome. Chapter one is the cornerstone of the entire franchise and this list would keep the forum members rooted. Thus, players will be able to see at a glance exactly where the poster stands in relation to other posters fairly easily.

Inde

Site Contributor

Join Date: Dec 2004

0 - 9: Hatchling
10 - 49: Trainee
50 - 99: Apprentice
100 - 199: Ascalonian Survivor
200 - 299: Krytan Refugee
300 - 499: White Mantle Knight
500 - 749: Shining Blade Ally
750 - 999: Seeker of Ascension
1000 - 1499: Ascendor
1500 - 2249: Shiverpeak Mountain Climber
2250 - 3249: Fire Island Savior
3250 - 4449: Savior of Tyria
4500 - 5999: Canthan Prodigy
6000 - 7749: Shiro's Assailent (sp?)
7750 - 9749: Legend of Tyria and Cantha
9750+: Attendee of the Gods

I chose these ideas to stay intact with the Guild Wars story line. I loved the story personally of both chapters and would love to see it incorporated into a great site, such a Guru. As the number of posts increases, so does the part in the story. Fitting, eh?

Inde

Site Contributor

Join Date: Dec 2004

0 - 9: Aspirant
10 - 49: Beginner
50 - 99: Dabbler
100 - 199: Apprentice
200 - 299: Novice
300 - 499: Dilettante
500 - 749: Claimant
750 - 999: Postulant
1000 - 1499: Probationer
1500 - 2249: Journeyman
2250 - 3249: Artisan
3250 - 4449: Candidate
4500 - 5999: Virtuoso
6000 - 7749: Expert
7750 - 9749: Sage
9750+: Guru

Inde

Site Contributor

Join Date: Dec 2004

0 - 9: River Skale
10 - 49: Mantid Drone
50 - 99: Shock Gargoyle
100 - 199: Charr Shaman
200 - 299: Whiptail Devourer
300 - 499: Undead Sorcerer
500 - 749: Smoke Phantom
750 - 999: Executioner
1000 - 1499: Hydra
1500 - 2249: Azure Shadow
2250 - 3249: Wurm
3250 - 4449: Elite Juggernaut
4500 - 5999: Siege Turtle
6000 - 7749: Jade Armor
7750 - 9749: Shiro'ken Warrior
9750+: Burning Titan

All the titles are names of common enemies encountered in either the Prophecies or Factions campaign. Okay, the list is ordered specifically in order of level and location. I tried to avoid specific professions in the names so Grawl and Avicara were overlooked even though I like them more than the ones I listed. But some necessary monsters, such as the Charr, had to be included so the type of monster was selected through my personal preference. For instance, I selected the Charr Shaman because it was made a minipet, so I figured it would be more popular than say, a Charr Ash Walker. This theme of this list has numerous amounts of possibilities and choosing was just a cross between what I thought the community would want and my personal preferences.

Rahl

Rahl

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Apr 2005

Austin, Tx

Mmph Its [Good]

Mo/

Spast, I clicked the wrong one :/ I ment for #4 Augmento instead of Chilly Ress.

Shyft the Pyro

Shyft the Pyro

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Sep 2005

NYC, USA

E/Mo

I loved Prophecies, so Mimi Miyagi has my vote

Snow Board Guy

Snow Board Guy

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Mar 2006

Mo/

i like the monsters in the game...good luck Raiden!

golem bigstick

golem bigstick

Academy Page

Join Date: Mar 2006

Elite Rifle Squad Faction

W/

i pick the 2nd one just cause i want the grotto title. although it should be changed to roflcopter pilot

Kaguya

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Jan 2006

Moon

Mo/

They all seem kinda goofy to me, ohwell. Guess I vote the least goofiest

Raiden Astal

Raiden Astal

Pre-Searing Cadet

Join Date: Nov 2005

Southern California

The Shadowlight Order [SOR]

R/E

Quote:
Originally Posted by Snow Board Guy
i like the monsters in the game...good luck Raiden!
Thanks a bunch! ^_^ I'll be stuck at River Skale forever if mine gets chosen. XD

d4nowar

d4nowar

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Apr 2005

Mo/

If Miyagi's gets chosen. I'd want my title to be changed to "Not a Forge Runner" asap and "Not a Furnace Stoker" when I get to it.

<3<3<3<3 Don Quixote!

Age

Age

Hall Hero

Join Date: Jul 2005

California Canada/BC

STG Administrator

Mo/

I went with the secound choice as it is more Tryrian anyway I don't mind the present ones atm.

natuxatu

natuxatu

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Apr 2006

Wisconsin

Rt/Mo

I by far like Raiden Astal though I think the final one should be Kuunavang as appose to Burning Titan.. Kuunavang would certainly have some eliteness to it but yeah if it's possible to make any slight change (if Raiden Agreed which i don't know if he would or not) but yeah either way #5 gets my vote ^^

unholy guardian

unholy guardian

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Mar 2006

Lost Haven

A/Mo

i like the raiden... they seemed cool, that or the first one

Inde

Site Contributor

Join Date: Dec 2004

Couple of things about this, first off.. refrain from making comments on the quality of the submissions above if there's nothing you like. If you did not take the time to participate I do not want to see anyone bashing another's idea who did take the time to send in an entry.

Second, we've all ready decided to change these titles. There have been numerous discussions in various parts of the forum and we would like to see things changed up a bit. No one had any input on the original titles and we would like to see the community participate in this one and have something that a good portion of the Guru community can decide on.

heist23

Journeyman

Join Date: Jul 2005

R/Mo

Go go augmento!

natuxatu

natuxatu

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Apr 2006

Wisconsin

Rt/Mo

Quote:
Originally Posted by Inde
Couple of things about this, first off.. refrain from making comments on the quality of the submissions above if there's nothing you like. If you did not take the time to participate I do not want to see anyone bashing another's idea who did take the time to send in an entry.

Second, we've all ready decided to change these titles. There have been numerous discussions in various parts of the forum and we would like to see things changed up a bit. No one had any input on the original titles and we would like to see the community participate in this one and have something that a good portion of the Guru community can decide on.
Could people still vote if you locked the thread. That would probably be a good idea.

Though this is how people behave around here. Not very appreciative toward Guild Wars nor Guru so you can see how it from GW point of view.

Anyway to all who don't care or weren't planning on voting... vote for Raiden's for me

Edge Martinez

Edge Martinez

Jungle Guide

Join Date: May 2005

NC

DKL

GL Raiden. All are great, but I like that set better.

Gaile Gray

Gaile Gray

ArenaNet

Join Date: Feb 2005

Nice choices! I'm torn -- I think I'll need to abstain, 'cause every one I read sounded really good!

That's a very nice looking prize and I hope to see a photo of the winner sporting his/her spiffy new jacket!

Fyre Brand

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Sep 2005

Shadowlight Order [SoR]

The monsters rule! Who doesn't want to be a Burning Titan.

Nocere Moriari

Nocere Moriari

Academy Page

Join Date: Jun 2005

Bolivia

Ancient of Days

N/R

Yo GO Mimi!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

Mooseinator312

Mooseinator312

Pre-Searing Cadet

Join Date: Jul 2006

I kinda liked #4 cause its simple

Wrath Of Dragons

Wrath Of Dragons

Burninate Stuff

Join Date: Aug 2005

New Mexico

E/Mo

go raiden! cuse i wanna be a wurm

xBakox

xBakox

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Oct 2005

[JF] Just Friends, [NOT] Nomads of Turmoil

I voted for Mimi (#2)...Tyria names sound cool.

Selena_Lionheart

Selena_Lionheart

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Apr 2005

Nova Alliance [Nova]

R/

Raiden! ^_^

Opeth11

Opeth11

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Oct 2005

Richmond, British Columbia, Kanada

Demon of the Fall [Opet]

Mo/Me

Gogo Raiden, catch up and stomp those thangs!

I want to be an Azure Shadow ;_;

tommarrow

tommarrow

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Dec 2005

Shyft Machine [MYTH]

E/

How many submissions did you get?

Gaile Gray

Gaile Gray

ArenaNet

Join Date: Feb 2005

One question, Inde: Are these titles going to be pretty much permanent? Or will you change them out in the future? I ask because having titles from a certain campaign might give them a particular "shelf life," you know?

Inde

Site Contributor

Join Date: Dec 2004

I know, something the staff and I have discussed. Depending on the winner then it's up for debate. There are certain options though that aren't necessarily GW related (Augmento) or ones that have been purposefully sticking to one chapter (Mimi). So it's up for grabs to see who wins. These forums have been open for just over a year now... and certainly the site will continue changing as we go into another year, and so on.

In fact, we are still debating how to handle the information and forums as new chapters are released (even beyond and deeper then a forum title) and don't have any solid answers there either. We certainly don't want to spread out the community too thin. So it's evolving and we'll just have to see how it all comes together.

Oh, and tommarrow, the answer is 57. We usually get a couple of hundred but this was a pretty specific contest tailored to the community. From there I picked out the top ones, and then the staff voted on their Top 5 favorite. And now it's up to the community. First place will see their forum title creation put into place on these boards and receive the Guild Wars Guru fleece jacket. Runner-up will also recieve a fleece jacket as well.

Kareem

Kareem

Academy Page

Join Date: May 2006

Minnesota

Guildless & Looking

Eh, couldn't really decide. Beorn Drake's caught my eye a little bit, but meh..

Mimi Miyagi

Mimi Miyagi

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: May 2005

Port Orchard, WA

The Second Foundation: [TSF]

Wow, all I can really say is what a great bunch of submissions, seriously. I'm honored to even have been selected to begin with.

Good luck to everyone in the contest, any of those lists would rock.

RuPee

RuPee

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Dec 2005

Los Angeles, CA

[RoD]

Mo/

Mimi Miyagi for sure. the original prophecies campaign is tough competition for future campaigns.

Shadowfox1125

Shadowfox1125

Forge Runner

Join Date: Mar 2005

PST

W/

Mimi for me.

Slainster

Slainster

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Feb 2006

Good Luck Augmento!

sassoonssamson

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Jul 2006

voted for Mimi Miyagi

Lafayette

Lafayette

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Dec 2005

Mimi Miyagi gets my vote. Easily recognisable and placeable titles. Can see where I am in the great scheme of things. Hello Academy Page.

muymoo

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Dec 2005

Down on Pooh Corner

The DMV [DMV]

R/E

Mimi has my vote. Underworld Spelunker ftw... too bad ill never get it lol.

Stixxx

Stixxx

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Dec 2005

Belgium

Go go Mimi Miyagi! ^^