The Guild Wars Trilogy
So whoever said that Guild wars was not a trilogy, go to:- http://www.guildwars.com/support/gam...ilogytrial.php
I cannot take the credit for finding this, a fellow Guild mate (Radicc) found the link.
The Guild Wars Trilogy
Dana Hawkeye
Symeon
Oke doke. We all know by now that something new is coming after the first three Guild Wars games. This is just some official proof that it is a 'Trilogy', and will be commercially separate from future releases.
jinkas
While I'll admit that the amount of evidence is great, be careful not to force evidence to fit a specific point of view.
Could there possibly (right now) be a trial DVD for anything more than 3 games? Would it make any sense to do a trial DVD for anything less than the 3 currently available games?
It is very possible that it's a Trilogy Trial DVD simply because the game currently has 3 chapters.
Could there possibly (right now) be a trial DVD for anything more than 3 games? Would it make any sense to do a trial DVD for anything less than the 3 currently available games?
It is very possible that it's a Trilogy Trial DVD simply because the game currently has 3 chapters.
Knightsaber Sith
Hmmm, I think I'm going to have to snag one of those just for the sake of collecting GW paraphernalia....
Shmanka
Expect "WTS CDKEY 100k, I GIVE YOU KEY YOU TRY" being spammed in Kamadan again...
Terra Xin
There is no way someone is going to be able to trial all 3 camaigns in 10 hours... they're going to get totally blown away :P.
Silly Warrior
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Originally Posted by King Symeon
Oke doke. We all know by now that something new is coming after the first three Guild Wars games. This is just some official proof that it is a 'Trilogy', and will be commercially separate from future releases.
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I thought of that as well. The way Anet is calling it a Trilogy 100% proves it, no doubt.
And, that something really new is coming....I pretty much thought the same thing you did when you read it.
But how seperate....thats the question...all of which will be answered in just a few days when the magazine is mailed to the customers.
LifeInfusion
They said in the Nightfall DVD there is a new series beginning after Nightfall ...that Nightfall ties up many loose ends of the trilogy.
Kuldebar Valiturus
Yup:
Prophecies: Chapter 0
Factions: Chapter 1
Nightfall: Chapter 2
Revenge of Gwen: Chapter 3
A trilogy, no doubt.
Prophecies: Chapter 0
Factions: Chapter 1
Nightfall: Chapter 2
Revenge of Gwen: Chapter 3
A trilogy, no doubt.
Alias_X
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Originally Posted by Kuldebar Valiturus
Yup:
Prophecies: Chapter 0 Factions: Chapter 1 Nightfall: Chapter 2 Revenge of Gwen: Chapter 3 A trilogy, no doubt. |
MirageMaster
Gwen isnt a chapter,its just an expansion,thank you.
Former Ruling
It was already WELL documented at Nightfall's Release that it would end the story started by chapter 1, and any further chapters would not just be expansions of this story onto different continents.
Mercury Angel
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Originally Posted by Alias_X
Look up the definition of trilogy.
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One of the largest non-3 'trilogies' I know of is from the author Piers Anthony, who jokingly considers the first 27 books of the Xanth series a trilogy, as it's 3 cubed. Internally, if I recall correctly, the first 3 books are a 'trilogy', while the first 9 books are a 'trilogy' as well.
Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, by Douglas Adams, is one of the more famous 'extended' trilogies, spanning 5 books and a short story. Also should check out Richard Wagner's 4-part Der Ring des Nibelungen, and the Star Wars movie trilogies.
The point intended to be made is not that trilogy stops meaning 3 because a few people say so; Rather than whatever the stated intent of an author, or game publisher, may be, nothing is set in stone.
wetsparks
Or they could be packaging the games together like they do with the Harry Potter books, trying to get people to buy a box set of the first 3,4,5 books.
Yawgmoth
3 campagins obviously make a trilogy but it doesnt mean that it's separate from the future releases. It's 3 campagins now so its an obvious choice to call them all a trilogy.
SuburbanPlankton
There have been three chapters released until now; package them together, and it makes sense to call them a 'trilogy'. This could mean any one of several things for the future of the game:
- This is the end of Guild Wars as it exists now. Future releases will be completely unrelated to the current game: Guild Wars 2
- This is the end of the story line. Future releases will begin an entirely separate story, but characters will be able to move over. The first three chapters will become Guild Wars: Volume 1.
- There will be a new chapter in a few months, and everyone will then be able to purchase the Guild Wars Tetralogy.
Redfeather1975
The article said Eye of the North is not a campaign. It's an expansion for lvl 20s.
It could be right.
It could be right.
dargon
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Originally Posted by Alias_X
Look up the definition of trilogy.
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Warmaster Patton
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Originally Posted by Redfeather1975
The article said Eye of the North is not a campaign. It's an expansion for lvl 20s.
It could be right. |
Secondly, there are 3 chapters in Guildwars, what else do you want them to call it? They just called it the trilogy because there are 3 games trails on the disk.
Gaile Gray
I always have to wonder why forum members post an identical thread in more than one forum. Most people pick a forum "home," and stay there. Posting across multiple forums just doesn't make a lot of sense, in past because if we (ArenaNet) want to reply, we're either left saying "See my post (elsewhere)" or reposting the same content. And in this case, it appears that the post was placed first here, but I did not know that and answered here second. 
Here's an FYI on the trial disc:
We currently have three games in released form: Guild Wars (original Prophecies campaign), Guild Wars Factions and Guild Wars Nightfall. We're now offering a trial that includes all three games. Where the earlier demo was called a Dual Trial, this one is a Trilogy Trial. The name is related to the contents of the trial disc itself, and the title of this trial, as the title of the previous trial, makes no comment concerning the future, but only the present.
Here's an FYI on the trial disc: We currently have three games in released form: Guild Wars (original Prophecies campaign), Guild Wars Factions and Guild Wars Nightfall. We're now offering a trial that includes all three games. Where the earlier demo was called a Dual Trial, this one is a Trilogy Trial. The name is related to the contents of the trial disc itself, and the title of this trial, as the title of the previous trial, makes no comment concerning the future, but only the present.
brokenmonkey
Hmm Thanks Gaile, and i guess they like to post alot Gaile!
Lord-UWR
Well, this was not unexpected. Blizzard also sells WoW trial DVDs. They are priced at 99-1.99 dollars and it is a 14 day trial. Although WoW trials has unlimited limitations, like no trade, or storage or mail. I wonder if this trial allows for trade, storage or otherwise, gold faming. If it does, Anet is unwillingly helping virtual gold farmers sell gold.
Zorglubb
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Originally Posted by Lord-UWR
If it does, Anet is unwillingly helping virtual gold farmers sell gold.
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Redfeather1975
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Originally Posted by Gaile Gray
I always have to wonder why forum members post an identical thread in more than one forum. Most people pick a forum "home," and stay there. Posting across multiple forums just doesn't make a lot of sense, in past because if we (ArenaNet) want to reply, we're either left saying "See my post (elsewhere)" or reposting the same content. And in this case, it appears that the post was placed first here, but I did not know that and answered here second.
Here's an FYI on the trial disc: We currently have three games in released form: Guild Wars (original Prophecies campaign), Guild Wars Factions and Guild Wars Nightfall. We're now offering a trial that includes all three games. Where the earlier demo was called a Dual Trial, this one is a Trilogy Trial. The name is related to the contents of the trial disc itself, and the title of this trial, as the title of the previous trial, makes no comment concerning the future, but only the present. |
I think the reason you answered the other topic first was because it had a cooler title.
-Loki-
So when do we get The Guild Wars Trilogy: Special Edition, with enhanced cutscenes and poorly done CGI?
Dana Hawkeye
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Originally Posted by Gaile Gray
I always have to wonder why forum members post an identical thread in more than one forum. Most people pick a forum "home," and stay there. Posting across multiple forums just doesn't make a lot of sense, in past because if we (ArenaNet) want to reply, we're either left saying "See my post (elsewhere)" or reposting the same content. And in this case, it appears that the post was placed first here, but I did not know that and answered here second.
Here's an FYI on the trial disc: We currently have three games in released form: Guild Wars (original Prophecies campaign), Guild Wars Factions and Guild Wars Nightfall. We're now offering a trial that includes all three games. Where the earlier demo was called a Dual Trial, this one is a Trilogy Trial. The name is related to the contents of the trial disc itself, and the title of this trial, as the title of the previous trial, makes no comment concerning the future, but only the present. |
My reason being was that I happen to be a member of the 'other' forum as well. Not everyone is a member of several forums. I was just getting the 'message' out to a maximum number of cross GW forum members as possible.
I admit I did a only a brief search of a couple of pages on this very forum for a similar thread and I obviously 'failed' to find it, for that I apologise. Must do better next time.
Regards
Dana Hawkeye - Ranger
Scouts of Tyria
Fred Kiwi
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The article said Eye of the North is not a campaign. It's an expansion for lvl 20s.
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Feminist Terrorist
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Originally Posted by Lord-UWR
Although WoW trials has unlimited limitations, like no trade, or storage or mail.
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Tarun
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Here's an FYI on the trial disc:
We currently have three games in released form: Guild Wars (original Prophecies campaign), Guild Wars Factions and Guild Wars Nightfall. We're now offering a trial that includes all three games. Where the earlier demo was called a Dual Trial, this one is a Trilogy Trial. The name is related to the contents of the trial disc itself, and the title of this trial, as the title of the previous trial, makes no comment concerning the future, but only the present. |
*The access key is for a maximum of 10 hours of gameplay over a 14-day period from the time the key is activated.
Yeah, like 10 hours across a 14 day timespan will be enough to try all three games. You have got to be kidding. You'd spend the 10 hour trial just trying to get off one of the noob areas in ONE of the three chapters. Clearly not enough, even if it was rushed. Now, if people are rushed to try and get away from the beginner areas to see what the full game looks like; they're not going to enjoy the trial.
A revision to the keys should be made for time span. Perhaps an unlimited 14 day trial. This will allow an average of approximately 4-5 days to spend on each chapter. Even 10 hours per chapter would be far better than 10 hours across all three.
makosi
I think we read too much in to it and began assuming and speculating, as awlays. As it stands, the three Guild Wars games make a trilogy hence the name of the trial DVD. They want us to know that this doesn't mean the end of Guild Wars releases but at the same time they want to keep info on GW:EN or GWII under wraps until they see fit.
The end, I guess.
The end, I guess.
Bane of Worlds
*The access key is for a maximum of 10 hours of gameplay over a 14-day period from the time the key is activated.*
is still better then trying *only* one of the three games and use up one key instead of say 3 separate trial keys for one for each separate game(prophices trial, factions trail, and nightfall trail)... At least the consumer can find this key with less hassle of finding the right key...
is still better then trying *only* one of the three games and use up one key instead of say 3 separate trial keys for one for each separate game(prophices trial, factions trail, and nightfall trail)... At least the consumer can find this key with less hassle of finding the right key...
Tarun
Trilogy trial DVD should be able to be ordered from the GW website for free shipping/distribution too. 
Knightsaber Sith
The first listing I've seen for the trial disc:
http://www.compusa.com/products/prod...ILOGY_TRIAL_CD
$5 this thing...
http://www.compusa.com/products/prod...ILOGY_TRIAL_CD
$5 this thing...
Phantom Flux
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People are just laughing at how pathetic this is:
*The access key is for a maximum of 10 hours of gameplay over a 14-day period from the time the key is activated. Yeah, like 10 hours across a 14 day timespan will be enough to try all three games. You have got to be kidding. You'd spend the 10 hour trial just trying to get off one of the noob areas in ONE of the three chapters. Clearly not enough, even if it was rushed. Now, if people are rushed to try and get away from the beginner areas to see what the full game looks like; they're not going to enjoy the trial. A revision to the keys should be made for time span. Perhaps an unlimited 14 day trial. This will allow an average of approximately 4-5 days to spend on each chapter. Even 10 hours per chapter would be far better than 10 hours across all three. |
Even with the single trial campaigns, it didn't do so well with the 10 hours from now deal while they really wished to try it out with the small ammount of time between eat. sleep and go to work. Unless this trial is only targeted to more potential and immature 16 year olds who are overwhelmed in rpg politics. (the equivalent to a fist fight at some Trekkie/Star Wars convention)
I can see Arenanet set a better time frame instead this "timebomb" amount of basically minutes to have a potential consumer convinced , "Oh cool! Within the 10 hours (real 10 hours) I developed quite a lot. I should jus continue and purchase a real account to see where my progrss takes me." That is if only the consumer could continue off turning that trial account into a real one.
Bryant Again
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People are just laughing at how pathetic this is:
*The access key is for a maximum of 10 hours of gameplay over a 14-day period from the time the key is activated. Yeah, like 10 hours across a 14 day timespan will be enough to try all three games. You have got to be kidding. You'd spend the 10 hour trial just trying to get off one of the noob areas in ONE of the three chapters. Clearly not enough, even if it was rushed. Now, if people are rushed to try and get away from the beginner areas to see what the full game looks like; they're not going to enjoy the trial. A revision to the keys should be made for time span. Perhaps an unlimited 14 day trial. This will allow an average of approximately 4-5 days to spend on each chapter. Even 10 hours per chapter would be far better than 10 hours across all three. |
It seems kinda of silly...I think it's gonna be hard to encourage someone to dish out 100-100$ based on a 10-hour trial. Not worth it.