Gaile was in Kamadan today (log on GWO), but there's one line that peaked my concern (bottom of the second picture of those logs)
...what?! Just...WHAT?!
From a literal standpoint, these "1v1 battles" do not refer to Hero Battles, (the spiritual "1v1"), because Gaile explicitly states "will come."
This will cause a lot of problems and complaints. What about the obvious advantage of Mesmers and Necromancers over....everyone? I guess the format will be true "Build Wars."
Although Gaile has had a sketchy track record recently...see Treasure Chests...
1v1 Battles Coming?! [Gaile Log]
Zinger314
Harold
If I'm not mistaken, there was once a time when they planned a Gladiator's Arena, which was supposed to be 1v1...but they took it out for some reason. Maybe they changed their minds again?
arcanemacabre
Why does it always seem to be the "end of the world" every time Anet releases info on a new feature? Yeesh.
fenix
meh, tell me one time Gaile has said a comment like this and been right. Then I might believe it.
Anti Oath
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Originally Posted by Harold
If I'm not mistaken, there was once a time when they planned a Gladiator's Arena, which was supposed to be 1v1...but they took it out for some reason. Maybe they changed their minds again?
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N E D M
It would work if your health, energy, and skills are replaced with preset things, like dragon arena or snowball fight.
greyf0x_f0x
I believe they class Hero Battles as 1v1. From the official press release about competitive play:
I wouldn't get your hopes up for anything more than HB in terms of 1v1, personally.
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1v1 Tournament Ladder and Championship Series This is probably the biggest expansion of all. Given the introduction of Hero Battles with the release of Guild Wars Nightfall, it only makes sense for us to offer this as an additional format for competitive play. Starting in early 2007, alongside the 2007 Guild Wars GvG World Championship series, we will run a similar series for 1v1 Hero Battles (1 player and 3 Heroes vs. 1 player and 3 Heroes). |
Quid Pro Quo
Theres no reason not to have it. If people don't like they they just won't play it but its nice for people who do.
Redfeather1975
It would be interesting. Either go with a Jack of All Trades build and get trounced or go with a specific build and cross your fingers that the opponent doesn't have a skill to shut it down. 
Maybe give 1vs1 arena builds a 12 slot skill bar.
Maybe give 1vs1 arena builds a 12 slot skill bar.
FoxBat
1v1 fights in GW without any class/skill restrictions are really, really stupid. I've watched enough in guild scrimmages. Thats why they went through the trouble of heroes, so we'd have a (hopefully, eventually) viable 1v1 competition.
Would be nice if you could do a no-faction/title hero battle duel with any given person.
Would be nice if you could do a no-faction/title hero battle duel with any given person.
Cacheelma
Non-hero battle 1v1 would be......mesmer heaven. Seriously.
lightblade
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Originally Posted by Cacheelma
Non-hero battle 1v1 would be......mesmer heaven. Seriously.
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But by that time, you'll see it filled with mesmers...so it becomes mes vs. mes arena.
LagunaCid
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Originally Posted by lightblade
Indeed...
But by that time, you'll see it filled with mesmers...so it becomes mes vs. mes arena. |
Shuuda
You people are overrate Mesmers and Necros in 1 on 1s, arn't we forgetting the kings of fast kills.
lightblade
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Originally Posted by LagunaCid
Srsly? Ill bring a Spell Breaker monk :P
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Or Rt with a forest of spirits.
DFrost
Zinger, you seem to get concerned and outraged whenever they implement something new or are about to. 1v1 battles have been requested, I don't see what makes seeing it so agonizing, if you don't like 1v1 can't you just refrain from playing it? It's not like it affects GvG ladder, ecto drop rate or whatever. Not liking some features is one thing, but chronic complaining gets old fast.
Patrick Smit
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Originally Posted by Cacheelma
Non-hero battle 1v1 would be......mesmer heaven. Seriously.
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Comeon, mesmers are not a standard build that beat everything, if so it would be filled with mesmers everywhere. It pretty much depends on your skills what class u can beat (or not).
Basically i dont think its viable as 1 vs 1 is so limited and the team makesthe play go good or bad.
Fallen Hunter
I think it would become build wars - but so what. Some people find coming up with build fun, some don't. I think it would be interesting - I imagine some nice new builds would be created in the process.
Redfeather1975
What about an Me/A with
Illusionary Weaponry
Arcane Echo
Dark Escape
Feigned Neutrality
Clumsiness
Diversion
Signet of Twilight
Power Leak
Illusionary Weaponry
Arcane Echo
Dark Escape
Feigned Neutrality
Clumsiness
Diversion
Signet of Twilight
Power Leak
broodijzer
/roll 100 for easy title?
Tark Alkerk
the discusion seems to be getting abit off topic, but i can't see what point introducing 1v1 would have, it seems like a pointless waste of time.
Shadow of Light
I think a 1 on 1 battle option would be cool. Preferably if you could 'challenge' someone, rather than make it random.
EDIT: A free for all arena would be kinda cool too...
I just think people would have fun with the extra options... who cares if it's 'Build Wars'? If I had 1 plat for everyone who said 'ZOMG my warrior could kick your warrior's ass...'
EDIT: A free for all arena would be kinda cool too...
I just think people would have fun with the extra options... who cares if it's 'Build Wars'? If I had 1 plat for everyone who said 'ZOMG my warrior could kick your warrior's ass...'
Avarre
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Originally Posted by DFrost
1v1 battles have been requested, I don't see what makes seeing it so agonizing
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exiled mat
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Originally Posted by Avarre
The fact that not all classes are equal when put in the same situation. 1v1 battles would be almost completely dependent on the builds run.
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IMO 1vs1 is exactly the same as a simple scrimmage match..
lacasner
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Originally Posted by Shadow of Light
I just think people would have fun with the extra options... who cares if it's 'Build Wars'? If I had 1 plat for everyone who said 'ZOMG my warrior could kick your warrior's ass...'
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Sanji
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Originally Posted by Tark Alkerk
the discusion seems to be getting abit off topic, but i can't see what point introducing 1v1 would have, it seems like a pointless waste of time.
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JR
1v1 is about as meaningful as rock/paper/scissors.
Akuma
Oh well...at least this will throw the stupid "I challenge all will pay 300000k if win pstspstpstsptstp" wammos in town...
I thought this was a team based game anyway...
I thought this was a team based game anyway...
tre_peter
Perhaps you could only play against other characters which are the same primary profession as your own?
This would be great I think!
This would be great I think!
unmatchedfury
It doesn't really matter because we know for certain that the 1 vs 1 she refers too is hero laddder most likly. Right now Hero battles is a joke. THe key to winning it is to either
1.roll for title
2.find a build that works with AI
the probelm is that the AI is too much of a dumbass to really know how to play anythign beyond SR ele.
1.roll for title
2.find a build that works with AI
the probelm is that the AI is too much of a dumbass to really know how to play anythign beyond SR ele.
Epinephrine
Yeah, Hero battles are the epitome of stupidity. That people simply roll to win is disgusting. Of course, the strategy only works because nobody gives a rat's ass about them.
Metanoia
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Originally Posted by Shadow of Light
...[snip]...A free for all arena would be kinda cool...[snip]...
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16 person FFA Persistent map. Dieing gets you kicked and replaced by a new player, kill quota (1 every 5 mins?) to avoid being kicked for being boring, faction only for kills to encourage offensive builds... Oh, and throw in an observer mode for people in the outposts.
...What? It could happen. ¬_¬
Faer
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Originally Posted by Shuuda
You people are overrate Mesmers and Necros in 1 on 1s, arn't we forgetting the kings of fast kills.
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GG.
logan90
Great. They're working on something pointless which we can already do through guild scrimmages. Waste of time really.
Deleet
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Originally Posted by tre_peter
Perhaps you could only play against other characters which are the same primary profession as your own?
This would be great I think! |
Navaros
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Originally Posted by Avarre
1v1 battles would be almost completely dependent on the builds run.
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1vs1 is a great idea, they should make you be able to get Fame for it too.
Hand of Ruin
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Originally Posted by Faer
[skill]Signet of Midnight[/skill]
GG. |
GG
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Originally Posted by tre_peter
Perhaps you could only play against other characters which are the same primary profession as your own?
This would be great I think! |
bhavv
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Originally Posted by Faer
[skill]Signet of Midnight[/skill]
GG. |
GG
Orphan Anthem
I highly doubt it will be a true 1v1 arena. Ill start bringing a w/mo runner and run the other player in circles if that is the case. Furthermore the 1v1 arena has already been said somewhere to be a 1 person 3 Ai vs 1 person 3 Ai arena so that ends that descussion.
Guile
All we need now is people to start begging for 1vALL deathmatches.