I read that Asura looks like a cutsie Grench.
I never saw a Grench before as I never did Wintersday stuff.
Asura Mini Pet
Redfeather1975
Plague
Few things are more true than a first impression, so I will post my first impression of this, as recorded in my IRC history:
So no, I don't like it. At all.
If that really is a playable race in Guild Wars 2, or even a species of NPCs in Eye of the North... well, I wish I had better threats for that sort of thing. The idea of being in a party with someone that actually chose to look like that is a little too much.
I'm hoping it's just some freakish thing that isn't related to Guild Wars at all. If it's actually in the game, I hope it's just as a painting in a dark room hidden in the furthest corner of the earth.
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If that really is a playable race in Guild Wars 2, or even a species of NPCs in Eye of the North... well, I wish I had better threats for that sort of thing. The idea of being in a party with someone that actually chose to look like that is a little too much.
I'm hoping it's just some freakish thing that isn't related to Guild Wars at all. If it's actually in the game, I hope it's just as a painting in a dark room hidden in the furthest corner of the earth.
Livingston
I just read the article and it really stinks of BS.
Just a few minor things. For one the expansion needing another GW expansion to play, when Anet has said in the past that all new releases would be stand alone. Also saying there are going to be a heap of new skills only some of which will be available to PVP gamers. This has never happened before and wouldn't really make much sense. It might be true but it has a general air of falseness to me.
Livingston
Just a few minor things. For one the expansion needing another GW expansion to play, when Anet has said in the past that all new releases would be stand alone. Also saying there are going to be a heap of new skills only some of which will be available to PVP gamers. This has never happened before and wouldn't really make much sense. It might be true but it has a general air of falseness to me.
Livingston
Redfeather1975
I like the giant turtles in Cavalon, Arcane. 
Sometimes I stand in front of them and let their deep depressing sighs caress my back.
You'd sigh too if people built houses on you.
FrEe ThE TuRtlEs!!!
Sometimes I stand in front of them and let their deep depressing sighs caress my back.
You'd sigh too if people built houses on you.
FrEe ThE TuRtlEs!!!
Winterclaw
I didn't read though this long thread, so for the newcomers to it,
what on earth is an asura?
what on earth is an asura?
combatchuck
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I didn't read though this long thread, so for the newcomers to it,
what on earth is an asura? |
Winterclaw
I saw the pictures and I still have no bloody idea what it is.
Redfeather1975
It's Mogwai's half brother.
Lord Sojar
this is all so confusing.... if they make charr a playable race.... well, guild wars is about to get very fuzzy.
Redfeather1975
Rahja, some of us were talking about that.
If any of it's true that GW2 is hundreds of years later, the Charr might be getting along with people.
A quest in Nightfall eluded to how Charr feel tricked into attacking the land of men.
If any of it's true that GW2 is hundreds of years later, the Charr might be getting along with people.
A quest in Nightfall eluded to how Charr feel tricked into attacking the land of men.
BlackSephir
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Its disgusting... And btw what the hell its supposed to be? Playable race in GW2? Thx, I'll pass... reminds me of stupid gnomes that jump everywhere, just waiting to be kicked in the head...
You know what would be cool? mini-xenomorph...
Really! Not only it looks cool, is fameus but is cute too ~~
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Redfeather1975
I think it's adorable and should be made into a plush doll that giggles when you tickle it.
Chunk
I hope they let us be dwarves. Then I can move to the Shiverpeaks and get a job killing Prince Rurik over and over and over and over.
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When GW2 comes out I guess this site will be out of business. JK Guru.
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When GW2 comes out I guess this site will be out of business. JK Guru.
combatchuck
I wonder if it squeals when you punt it across the map...
TJ72
Oh dear the future does not bode well according to this thread...
...quick Arenanet give them something to look forward to
...quick Arenanet give them something to look forward to
The Ernada
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Originally Posted by The Gripping Hand
OK, here's something positive Miss Prissy Pants...
Guild Wars is the most beautiful, well-conceived game currently out. I love it. I love playing it. When I come home from work (yes, I'm an adult), Guild Wars is my Zen time. No dwarves, elves, orcs, or other adolescent fantasy mumbo gumbo; just stunning graphics, cohesive content, and well-crafted story line. I beg Anet not to ruin it by going mainstream on us and introducing characters (even if they are just mini-pets) that really belong more on a Saturday morning cartoon with a sideways baseball cap rappin' the ABC's. I play this game with my wife and friends. Not Cartman, Stan, and Kyle. So, Your Highness, if I want to take this seriously allow me that and leave me alone. |
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If you were little bit smart you will see that we already have many races in GW (Charr,Mursaat,Titans, Deldrimor dwarves,Tengus....etc.)
Q:was it big deal when Anet introduced these races ? A:No ! Q:why ? A: becasue Anet was never intending to make them playable. Q:but Inquirer said there are 4 playable races..right ? A:yes and we were calling this articale as BS until we got some info from Gaile that some of this article is true, and for more confirmation they introduce minipet with one of the races were being in the article. unofficial news of playable race + minipet of this race on GW site = rumors coming true. |
Redfeather1975
It has eyes and ears of a creature of prey.
It's not meant to be cartoony. It evolved from an animal that's been hunted by predators. That's all it is.
It's not meant to be cartoony. It evolved from an animal that's been hunted by predators. That's all it is.
ElinoraNeSangre
Heh myself and one of my guildies think it's really cute.
... but we also loathed the Harry Potter books SO hey many people already think our taste is flawed.
... but we also loathed the Harry Potter books SO hey many people already think our taste is flawed.
Chunk
This thread is really cracking me up.
The funniest part of all the kiddies complaining about playable races is that it won't matter how the game is designed. When your parents are deciding what videogame you'll get for your birthdays, which one will they choose? Surprise, Surprise, Surprise. They will choose the game with no monthly fee.
So lets stop this silly bickering, and rejoice for something new.
The funniest part of all the kiddies complaining about playable races is that it won't matter how the game is designed. When your parents are deciding what videogame you'll get for your birthdays, which one will they choose? Surprise, Surprise, Surprise. They will choose the game with no monthly fee.
So lets stop this silly bickering, and rejoice for something new.
Meat Axe
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For one I'm in Australia, we have absolutely no contact we PC gamer in our stores, though this may not be true for the major cities like Sydney and Melbourne, but generally no. We do however have something called credit cards and telephones. Thus in this glorious age of technology we call up PC gamer distributor and have them send us some copies internationally. It doesn't cost that much more.
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Hopefully Anet will decide to get a code to us Australians though. It is a bit inconvenient to have to have a simple magazine shipped from the US if we want a mini pet without buying it in game (I also enjoy doing the quests to gain them, like the grey giant, so buying one in game isn't really something I want to do)
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Blech! You can have mine.
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Illuminus
First of all...
Thank you ArenaNet! It was really a surprise to see our local gaming magazine (South Africa, New Age Gaming) in the list.. and it made me all warm and fuzzy inside . I am a supporter of both the magazine and GW.. and its great to know i am getting something out of the both of them.
To Zappa... there are a lot of South African players on the Europe servers. Id suggest you do some research before you start the "Why South Africa?" rant.
Thank you ArenaNet! It was really a surprise to see our local gaming magazine (South Africa, New Age Gaming) in the list.. and it made me all warm and fuzzy inside
To Zappa... there are a lot of South African players on the Europe servers. Id suggest you do some research before you start the "Why South Africa?" rant.
Poki#3
Me to ^^;
I like the pet, and it's named (almost) like my main character, but there are no magazines coming out in Poland with that code (WHY?? CD-Action is more then able to do that. They already gave away a ton of Factions Trial codes <_< ) so unless I manage to import one somehow I'm screwdrived
I like the pet, and it's named (almost) like my main character, but there are no magazines coming out in Poland with that code (WHY?? CD-Action is more then able to do that. They already gave away a ton of Factions Trial codes <_< ) so unless I manage to import one somehow I'm screwdrived
Tetris L
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Needless to say I'm not a big friend of Jar Jar Binks, to put it mildly.
Gli
I'd like a new title based on the number of Asura minipets trashed.
Ferret
He looks a cute little fellow...i'll be getting one for sure.
Much nicer than that ugly Grey Giant.
Much nicer than that ugly Grey Giant.
Vandal2k6
Once again the US gets preferential treatment. Getting it almost a month before the rest of the world? Why?
Oh and note to Anet PLEASE do not go the route of WoW and create cartoony crappy graphics. Stick as you are, it's worked so far and look FAR better.
Oh and note to Anet PLEASE do not go the route of WoW and create cartoony crappy graphics. Stick as you are, it's worked so far and look FAR better.
arcanemacabre
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He looks a cute little fellow...i'll be getting one for sure.
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Meat Axe
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Originally Posted by Vandal2k6
Once again the US gets preferential treatment. Getting it almost a month before the rest of the world? Why?
Oh and note to Anet PLEASE do not go the route of WoW and create cartoony crappy graphics. Stick as you are, it's worked so far and look FAR better. |
And if you want news on the actual article, I can guarantee that you'll hear all about it on here, or on Guildwiki, the day the magazine first reaches the public.
Calaval
With its big black eyes and ashen white skin it looks like some kind of cave dwelling creature to me, and not accustomed to sunlight.
New slaves for the Stone Summit – hooray!
New slaves for the Stone Summit – hooray!
ghostkai
pale skin..... submissive stare.... it's a WoW player
ravensong
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pale skin..... submissive stare.... it's a WoW player
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Azure thing is scaring me...he is looking at me strangely...mommy make it stop....mommy....
lord_shar
Bleh, did they have to pick another already-used sci-fi creature name?
http://www.gateworld.net/omnipedia/r.../asurans.shtml
http://www.gateworld.net/omnipedia/r.../asurans.shtml
FeuerFrei
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Once again the US gets preferential treatment. Getting it almost a month before the rest of the world? Why?
Oh and note to Anet PLEASE do not go the route of WoW and create cartoony crappy graphics. Stick as you are, it's worked so far and look FAR better. |
sorry....but define cartoony...it isnt even cartoony at all IMO...its how the creature's supposed to look
by saying that its crappy, ur indirectly insulting the art team. ArenaNet's art team is one of the best in the world
(infact, after reading several comments on in being ugly, i really feel sorry for ArenaNet esp after theyve put in so much effort into it)
Perynne
The pet is freaky.... and I was a bit surprised to get something of it's kind in GW (it reminded me quite a lot of Final Fantasy for some reason).... but I still want it! It's strangely cute too.
I don't think it's cartoony at all. It's just a creature that looks like that, and imho it looks completely acceptable as something that could live in a real-life setting. I'm looking forward to seeing what kind of role they will play in future GW chapters/expansions/games.
I don't think it's cartoony at all. It's just a creature that looks like that, and imho it looks completely acceptable as something that could live in a real-life setting. I'm looking forward to seeing what kind of role they will play in future GW chapters/expansions/games.
Cebe
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I think it's adorable and should be made into a plush doll that giggles when you tickle it.
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Kuunavang is bad enough with her "hhrrrrrrrumph" noises as she flies around.
Livingston
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Would you be able to let me know how much I'd be paying extra? Just an estimate would do... basically, it will determine whether I go to order a magazine from America, or whether I'll just beg someone who doesn't play GW for the code.
Hopefully Anet will decide to get a code to us Australians though. It is a bit inconvenient to have to have a simple magazine shipped from the US if we want a mini pet without buying it in game (I also enjoy doing the quests to gain them, like the grey giant, so buying one in game isn't really something I want to do) |
Here's the link:
http://www.pcgamer.com/faq/html
You have to order it as a back issue, but all you have to do is wait until the next mag comes out after that one, which will probably be before the European one's come out anyway. However, they do take a long time to ship, so you probably won't get them until everyone else already has there.
Livingston
The Ernada
For those griping about how the character looks so cartoony, here's an example of a real life cartoony creature.
http://images.google.com/images?q=bu...mages&ct=title
There are tons of real animals that have huge eyes and ears, so I guess they're all cartoons then.
http://images.google.com/images?q=bu...mages&ct=title
There are tons of real animals that have huge eyes and ears, so I guess they're all cartoons then.
Cebe
No, I mean, obviously it looks like it fits into GW perfectly!
Edit: To make the world a more "happy", "truthful" place.
Edit: To make the world a more "happy", "truthful" place.
The Ernada
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Yea...but they have textures and different colours. They don't look like someone has just selected a colour in paint and used the "Fill" tool...
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Corinthian
That critter is ****ing scary!