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Neriandal Freit

Forge Runner

Join Date: Nov 2005

Spiral of The Red Rose, Kryta (Columbus, IN)

Heros of Titans Realm [HotR]

E/

12 Mar 2007 at 15:47 - 561

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jaythen Tyradel

I could care less whether this mini pet LOOKS cute or not. I am planning on getting it.

However, if the mini pet reflects a new character in the GW universe and the Asura's mannerism is that of Dobby, Stich, Jar Jar Binks, or any such overly cutesy/comic relief type roll...I would start asking to have bonfires in towns so we could throw them in...
*Selling charred Asura remains!!!*

I think that's just it Jaythen, that there is this huge dopey sort of look we've seen in recent years, with all the characters you named, and it just doesn't fit for Guildwars considering how they always have tried to have a unique appeal.

SuperDave

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Nov 2006

South Africa

Forever Knights

Mo/

13 Mar 2007 at 21:14 - 562

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zappa

What I don't like, is the fact that if I want that pet, I'll have to move to the UK or France to get a magazine... -.- You should've made it available in more countries, since you mention EUROPE, I expected to see at least half of the European countries listed, ok Miss Gray?

I mean, South Africa ?! Lol?! Where's Spain and Portugal? We also have lots of game magazines, and I'm sure they wouldn't refuse that...

Why belittle a country like that!? South Africa has almost 5 times as many ppl as Portugal. I hate how ppl make condescending statements like that and get away with it. And why cry about a mini pet!? Zappa you can have my minipet, of course there will be a finder’s fee..... Honestly, I think it's nice that we (South Africans) also get something. You don't see any South Africans posting on Guru saying we've been left out of another GW contest (which usually only includes Europe and the US). I hereby politely ask that you edit your post and delete that last bit about South Africa

Do it or I will pwn yooo

Portugal !? lol!? Why do that?

Redfeather1975

Forge Runner

Join Date: Sep 2006

Apartment#306

Rhedd Asylum

Me/

14 Mar 2007 at 06:04 - 563

South Africa is also the world's leader in Genuine Saskatchewan Seal Skin Bindings.

SuperDave

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Nov 2006

South Africa

Forever Knights

Mo/

14 Mar 2007 at 10:01 - 564

And South Africa invented the cat, also due to our low budget nuclear testing (we are soon gonna take over the world, I think soon after the release of GW2, it depends on what ANET have planned for the weekend after release....obviously) are also partly responsible for the existence of Asurians

Allen E

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Dec 2006

R/E

14 Mar 2007 at 20:49 - 565

I am too newb to know what the last giveaway was like...is it one mini pet keycode per account?

Jaythen Tyradel

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Apr 2005

14 Mar 2007 at 22:27 - 566

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neriandal Freit

I think that's just it Jaythen, that there is this huge dopey sort of look we've seen in recent years, with all the characters you named, and it just doesn't fit for Guildwars considering how they always have tried to have a unique appeal.

Now, I don't want to be one that jumps on the "GW is doomed because or reason X" bandwagon. However, I would say that the char by it self (design/ looks) doesn't bother me or give me the feeling of a crazy or goofy sidekick. By example, yes, I can agree with yours and others concerns on HOW the Asura might be incorporated into the GW universe.
IF the goofy sidekick role is partaken, it could be a negative aspect.
It might be positive aspect too!
Outside of a few good joke worthy quests or moments, the GW story by way of primary quests has been on a serious track (this is regular content not Holiday events/weekend events) and we could use a bit of a break from that seriousness if it were more a bit laid back...just a bit..not alot.
Guess the answers will be mostly here tomorrow.

Neriandal Freit

Forge Runner

Join Date: Nov 2005

Spiral of The Red Rose, Kryta (Columbus, IN)

Heros of Titans Realm [HotR]

E/

14 Mar 2007 at 23:10 - 567

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jaythen Tyradel

Now, I don't want to be one that jumps on the "GW is doomed because or reason X" bandwagon. However, I would say that the char by it self (design/ looks) doesn't bother me or give me the feeling of a crazy or goofy sidekick. By example, yes, I can agree with yours and others concerns on HOW the Asura might be incorporated into the GW universe.
IF the goofy sidekick role is partaken, it could be a negative aspect.
It might be positive aspect too!
Outside of a few good joke worthy quests or moments, the GW story by way of primary quests has been on a serious track (this is regular content not Holiday events/weekend events) and we could use a bit of a break from that seriousness if it were more a bit laid back...just a bit..not alot.
Guess the answers will be mostly here tomorrow.

Indeed it will.

I don't know, I'm just highly concerned that this game will dub up on something like the Asura and not be able to recover from it. That, and this is the only game I play (since it's very hard for me to find a really good game that can keep me (ADD) interested in it for long periods of time like it has), so I sort of have a concern of interest in all of this more then some! :P

Amantis

Academy Page

Join Date: Mar 2007

The Mursaat Guardians

Me/

15 Mar 2007 at 01:18 - 568

That article in the enquirer, it made me think. It said Char along with the rest right? Well if Asura aer supposedly demonic, why cant Chapter 4 or GW2 be like City of Villans, the company made that too. I know it would be ripping it off a little, but that would still be cool.

xshadowwolfx

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: May 2006

California | Ascalon

Mo/

15 Mar 2007 at 03:48 - 569

You mean like being able to play the monster like charr like what the inquirer.

Eli Rela

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Jun 2005

USA

N/

15 Mar 2007 at 16:07 - 570

Quote:

Originally Posted by Allen E

I am too newb to know what the last giveaway was like...is it one mini pet keycode per account?

Yes, you were only able to get one gray giant last time (even if you enter many codes), so I would assume same rules will apply now.

Anyone know when PCGamer is going to be available?

Warmaster Patton

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Aug 2006

Insanity

Vis Decus Vertus [vDv]

R/

15 Mar 2007 at 19:14 - 571

It mailed today, so in a few days (tomorrow if you're a lucky son of a gun)

Basaseal

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Feb 2006

Keep Your Dirt We Only Smoke [KUSH]

N/Me

15 Mar 2007 at 21:43 - 572

so I have the April issue and there's NOTHING in it about guild wars minus the back cover.

arcanemacabre

Grotto Attendant

Join Date: Feb 2006

North Kryta Province

Angel Sharks [As]

15 Mar 2007 at 22:04 - 573

Quote:

Originally Posted by Basaseal

so I have the April issue and there's NOTHING in it about guild wars minus the back cover.

Yeah, that's because it's in the May issue.

Basaseal

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Feb 2006

Keep Your Dirt We Only Smoke [KUSH]

N/Me

15 Mar 2007 at 22:31 - 574

United States PC Gamer 161 – May April 3, 2007

false info, went out and wasted the 8.99 as nothing in the mag was of use to me. But next month is supposed to have a HUGE section on Gw. WooT

Meat Axe

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Jan 2007

Brisbane, Australia

R/

15 Mar 2007 at 23:00 - 575

Quote:

Originally Posted by Basaseal

United States PC Gamer 161 – May April 3, 2007

false info, went out and wasted the 8.99 as nothing in the mag was of use to me. But next month is supposed to have a HUGE section on Gw. WooT

Uhh... I may have misunderstood what you meant, but that's not false info. It's the May issue, on shelves on April 3.

xshadowwolfx

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: May 2006

California | Ascalon

Mo/

15 Mar 2007 at 23:12 - 576

In the hands of subscribers eailer but either way I don't see how you could have bought it yet.

BTW, who was the guy who said the issue would be out to subscribers on the 15th?

Machinae

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Feb 2007

15 Mar 2007 at 23:19 - 577

I thought it mailed today, so add a couple days for postage?

bart

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Aug 2005

16 Mar 2007 at 00:53 - 578

Now that we know Nightfall is the end of the trilogy, i wonder what direction/theme is GW2 heading. GW1, ie Prophecies, factions and nightfall's theme is like the knights and sorcerers in against nature and other races. I hope they do not deviate from this successful theme and create a game that pits cutesy against cutesy. that would be maple story... that would be sad...

xshadowwolfx

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: May 2006

California | Ascalon

Mo/

16 Mar 2007 at 01:16 - 579

Heh, I subscribe to PC Gamer, the mail came today and no mag. Hopfully I'll get it tomorrow since I live within 20 miles of PC Hq. Hehe...

Bay area California ftw.

Zappa

Academy Page

Join Date: Oct 2006

Portugal.

17 Mar 2007 at 21:24 - 580

Quote:

Originally Posted by SuperDave

Why belittle a country like that!? South Africa has almost 5 times as many ppl as Portugal. I hate how ppl make condescending statements like that and get away with it. And why cry about a mini pet!? Zappa you can have my minipet, of course there will be a finder’s fee..... Honestly, I think it's nice that we (South Africans) also get something. You don't see any South Africans posting on Guru saying we've been left out of another GW contest (which usually only includes Europe and the US). I hereby politely ask that you edit your post and delete that last bit about South Africa

Do it or I will pwn yooo

Portugal !? lol!? Why do that?

Just like I said on my last post, which apparently was deleted*, it was not in a defamatory way. (yet once again) If they say Europe and US I expect to see exactly what they announce.

Quote:

You don't see any South Africans posting on Guru saying we've been left out of another GW contest (which usually only includes Europe and the US).

Well you should start doing it, then. Also, even if they include, as usual, Europe on something similar, Portugal is never there, so, that comment doesn't change my mind.

haika

Pre-Searing Cadet

Join Date: Mar 2007

Dragon Fear

R/Mo

18 Mar 2007 at 15:13 - 581

Rofl. i dont like it. You know things like that will turn GW into something ugly.
Keep upp the old good work.

[email protected]

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Mar 2007

Portugal

Forever Angels

N/Me

19 Mar 2007 at 03:47 - 582

I hope Anet makes an engine graphics upgrade and keep GW running without even thinking of a GW2. Doesn´t make sense for a GW2 to exist, and what about everything that exists now? deletion? OMG.

arcanemacabre

Grotto Attendant

Join Date: Feb 2006

North Kryta Province

Angel Sharks [As]

19 Mar 2007 at 03:56 - 583

Quote:

Originally Posted by haika

Rofl. i dont like it. You know things like that will turn GW into something ugly.

I agree. I mean, look at Desolation, perfect example at how beautiful Guild Wars is. Nope, not ugly at all.

/endsarcasm

ChiaraDonovan

Pre-Searing Cadet

Join Date: Mar 2007

Fellowship Of Elite Soldiers [FOES]

Mo/Me

30 Mar 2007 at 01:10 - 584

Hmmmm, I just don't understand why we would need more races... I would be perfectly happy with only 1 race like we have today, but then add all the things we have been requesting for so long:

More storage slots
Body shop to change character looks
Renaming characters
GH profession changer
Personal home/tent with storage for armour
Apply digital picture of a real person to your character
More guild support like guild store where items can be dropped for the guildies
Auction house
Ability to see/buy last 20 items sold to a merchant
Purchase weapon upgrades
Dye preview without purchasing dye first and dye multiple items in preview
Cheaper variation of signet of capture for non-elite skills
Armour preview before buying
Pigeon mail to send emails to players offline
More chat window options like separate windows for some channels
Preload x minutes of chat when entering the game
Show WTS/WTB spam on local channel as local to sender but trade to others
Custom chat channels
Ingame teamspeak
Hyperlinks to item details in chat text
Choose to hear sound for certain chat messages like today for whisper
Easier ways to copy/paste player names
Guild bulletin board in GH
Officer chat channel for officer view only
Same for Alliance officers
Ingame guild forums (=persistent chat?)
More emotes
See who is logged on for alliance guilds
Alliance guild recrement area/bulletin board
Allow multiple guild leaders
Allow multiple alliance leaders
Allow workflow decisions to kick players for example where all officers are asked if they agree
Allow areas of interest to be attributed to guild members to group them
Allow visibility of chapters owned by guild members
Allow visibility of professions owned by guild members
Support of team creation: Given a certain amount of players, which professions are available for the team?
Event publication in the GH, for example for a farming event and allow members to register
More guild officer hierarchies. For example "Farming Leader" or "PvP Leader" for special interest groups
Show officer ranks by adding stripes to armour or on weapons.
Show friends labels in a different color too.
Different color for alliance/guild tags
Abililty to move more objects into the GH like statues of leaders/officers/important members.
Own multiple guild halls
Store templates in GH library for other guild members to use
Allow 2nd elite skill to be equipped and used only in certain situations
Allow creation of super elite skills that combine 2 normal skills - only to be used in certain situations
Multiple pets for Rangers.
Ready indicator for party members
Mission/quest after action review showing dmg/heals
Make faction points disappear from 0% to 15% depending on amount of faction
Use flags for pets too like for heroes
A mode between Guard and Avoid Combat that makes henchies stick closer to the flag
Visibility of member energy levels
Make it easier to play pvp - for example pvp recruitement area
Improve search for party members - chat is still being used
Allow scheduled Scrimmage requests to be seen and responded upon by other guilds.
Better way to control health of spirits/minions
More rewarding levelling experience, for example by introducing skill ranks that are tought by skill trainers
Ability to use own characters as heroes/(mini)pets/companions
Ability to use minipets as real pets

I mean, do I have to continue? There is soooo much to fill future versions. I see at least 3 more versions to bring all of the above.

If you ask me, the discontinuity between GW1 and GW2 is only because of the new races. If we get new races and only some of the features above, just skip the races for now, let us continue with our GW1 characters and gives use more of the above for a couple of chapters to come!

The Ernada

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Nov 2006

30 Mar 2007 at 01:12 - 585

Wow. Not too demanding are you, Chiara?

Most of the stuff on your list is so minor and superficial that I can't believe you'd put them ahead of playable races.