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Mister_Smiley

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Mar 2006

20 Mar 2007 at 19:07 - 1

Players who have been looking towards The Fissure of Woe or The Underworld with an eye to its challenging gameplay and special loot will be pleased to note that this weekend offers free and open access to both areas. All statues of Grenth and Balthazar located within outposts will be active for characters who are qualified to enter these areas. Access will be at no cost, and will not be tied to a territory holding the Favor of the Gods. This free access will begin at Noon PDT on Friday, and end at 11:59 p.m. PDT on Sunday night.

All i gotta saw is WOOT!!! This is going to rock big time, i can't wait. Also check website for offical posting if you don't beleive me.((Also if this is the wrong place, plez tell me)

Racthoh

Did I hear 7 heroes?

Join Date: May 2005

Scars Meadows [SMS], Guild Leader (Not Recruiting)

20 Mar 2007 at 19:09 - 2

Woot, a good weekend.

But... the statues had better light up in International as well...

Jetdoc

Hell's Protector

Join Date: Jul 2005

The Eyes of Texas [BEVO]

D/A

20 Mar 2007 at 19:09 - 3

Sweet! I've been wanting to try out some experimental builds in there, but have been too freaking cheap to do so...

VitisVinifera

Banned

Join Date: Nov 2005

Northern California

HoTR

N/Me

20 Mar 2007 at 19:10 - 4

the negating 1k is negligible, and not tying it to favor is about as refreshing as the moment you stop banging your head against a brick wall

most people who want to do fow/uw have adjusted their play to compensate for favor

so basically this is meaningless

savage vapor 33

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Nov 2006

Regems Basement

The Malevolent Wolfpack [tMw]

20 Mar 2007 at 19:14 - 5

This is awesome, Ecto Farming FTW. Sell ectos before the weekend, prices are going to drop FAST!

Coridan

Forge Runner

Join Date: Jun 2006

US

Old Married Gamers {OMG}

W/

20 Mar 2007 at 19:27 - 6

well this is actually good news for me... I play in the American Districts...I work 5am - 5 pm and I can't remember the last time america had favor before i had to go to bed. so I am reallllllly looking forward to this...

Enko

Forge Runner

Join Date: Jun 2006

VA

Mo/

20 Mar 2007 at 19:29 - 7

Quote:

Originally Posted by savage vapor 33

This is awesome, Ecto Farming FTW. Sell ectos before the weekend, prices are going to drop FAST!

i doubt it. most of the people who do heavy ecto farming already have changed their play times accordingly. all this means is that we'll get a lot of people in FoW or UW who don't know what to do. if prices do drop over the weekend, they'll come back up with a week anyways.

wetsparks

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Nov 2006

20 Mar 2007 at 19:30 - 8

This gives me a chance to try that W/Rt solo farming build. To bad ectos wont be worth anything once the weekend is over. Shards value has dropped recently also, the traders wont even be able to give those things away.

Jebus

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Jun 2006

Belgium

Legion of Sacred Light [LSL]

W/

20 Mar 2007 at 19:30 - 9

Why, WHY???

darktyco

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Nov 2006

20 Mar 2007 at 19:31 - 10

Quote:

Originally Posted by VitisVinifera

the negating 1k is negligible, and not tying it to favor is about as refreshing as the moment you stop banging your head against a brick wall

most people who want to do fow/uw have adjusted their play to compensate for favor

so basically this is meaningless

Uh, speak for yourself, please and thanks.

Hell Raiser

Forge Runner

Join Date: Dec 2005

[PHNX]

Mo/

20 Mar 2007 at 19:41 - 11

This is not meaningless, I think it will be great. Would be a great opportunity for Anet to see that we don't need UW/FoW tied to PvPers winning in PvP. Maybe they are doing this because of that one thread.

Shanaeri Rynale

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Aug 2005

DVDF(Forums)

Me/N

20 Mar 2007 at 19:44 - 12

At last!!! I hope the statues in int are switched on also, and hope against hope this is a test for the silly,widely hated favor system to finally go.

A small part of me thinks this could be a swangsong for many farm builds, as it looks like whole skill sets on monsters will be changing. Enchant removing smites - yay.

Charqus

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Nov 2005

Mo/

20 Mar 2007 at 19:46 - 13

I was just about to post this

And yeah Ecto prices will go down but for people farming for themselves this is gunna rock!

Bane of Worlds

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Mar 2006

Meadow

Rt/

20 Mar 2007 at 19:47 - 14

Haven't been there in a while so i guess I might go..

xiaotsu

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Feb 2006

Doomlore Shrine

Just Us Gamers [JUGs]

R/

20 Mar 2007 at 19:47 - 15

Let's just hope that Euro doesn't get err13 and 40 constantly again this weekend. Not like it benefits euro servers anyway since we always have favor

Oh well, more stuff to keep people playing is always a plus, at least they're doing something for the players

dargon

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: May 2005

The Seraphim Knights [TSK]

R/

20 Mar 2007 at 19:51 - 16

of course, it's on the weekend that I'm driving 2000 miles

Feminist Terrorist

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Nov 2005

Oh Noes! The 'burbs!

20 Mar 2007 at 19:56 - 17

Great! I have the weekend free. I'm looking forward to exploring these areas. Maybe someone will put together a few full teams for those of us who want to do it that way. I'm not interested in farming it, just going in to have something different to do.

dark4190

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Sep 2006

IGN: Serial Experiments

Farm people, not drops

Mo/

20 Mar 2007 at 19:57 - 18

Meh, I hope ectos drop.. but if you can farm ectos, you can afford to get into UW, in one run, farming all smites and aatxes, you'll make about 5k.. plus ectos. This weekend will just add some noobs =)

Symeon

Forge Runner

Join Date: Jul 2005

20 Mar 2007 at 20:02 - 19

Hmmm...

I wonder if this is a sort of preliminary experiment for some changes to the favor and FoW/UW access systems?

savage vapor 33

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Nov 2006

Regems Basement

The Malevolent Wolfpack [tMw]

20 Mar 2007 at 20:02 - 20

Yeah I hope this might be a test weekend to see how people like FoW and UW open constantly. Get rid of that stupid PVP winning system for UW+FoW.

Question(s): Why do you guys want statues to be up in Int.? Why wouldn't they be up in int?

Ulivious The Reaper

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Jan 2006

The Shadowed Assassins

W/Mo

20 Mar 2007 at 20:04 - 21

YES i get to screw around with my friends all weekend for free and not have any regrets ><

Swift Thief

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Feb 2007

Aatxe Pirates [YaRR]

A/

20 Mar 2007 at 20:05 - 22

Quote:

Originally Posted by dark4190

This weekend will just add some noobs =)

So non-Europeans are noobs? If only this weekend restricted Europe from getting in the realm of the Gods.

Symeon

Forge Runner

Join Date: Jul 2005

20 Mar 2007 at 20:07 - 23

Quote:

Originally Posted by savage vapor 33

Question(s): Why do you guys want statues to be up in Int.? Why wouldn't they be up in int?

Well, you can't normally access FoW/UW from the Int. Districts because of the Favor system... but perhaps with the temporary removal of this it may be possible to enter FoW/UW with cross-continental teams via these districts.

savage vapor 33

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Nov 2006

Regems Basement

The Malevolent Wolfpack [tMw]

20 Mar 2007 at 20:08 - 24

OO that sounds interesting. TY for the clear up symeon.

GloryFox

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Jan 2006

Good ol' USA, where everyone else wants to be

Now Plays World of Warcraft on Whisperwind

20 Mar 2007 at 20:08 - 25

WOOT! WOOT! WOOT!

Best weekend EVER!

garethporlest18

Forge Runner

Join Date: Jan 2006

[HiDe]

W/

20 Mar 2007 at 20:19 - 26

Two great things coming up for Guild Wars! I might have to break away from my other game and come splurge on GW this weekend. Looking forward to it, Friday cannot come fast enough.

DarkWasp

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Mar 2005

Paradise

Agency Of Forbidden Fruits [Oot]

R/A

20 Mar 2007 at 20:32 - 27

Man...

AAAAAA AAA AAAAAAAAAAAAAAARG!

I've been wanting this since they started weekend events... Even suggested this a few times... And when they finnaly get around to it. I WONT FREAKING BE HERE!

I knew all those people calling for my mom (ONLY WHEN SHE WAS AWAY) meant something. There is somone watching me I swear, creating horrible timing for everything.

Arrrr... Ya'll have fun though. Drive the prices of Ectos down for me will ya?

Ouchie

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Jan 2007

[Leet]

R/

20 Mar 2007 at 20:36 - 28

Quote:

Originally Posted by savage vapor 33

This is awesome, Ecto Farming FTW. Sell ectos before the weekend, prices are going to drop FAST!

Buy after and get a good deal

Ras Kass

Academy Page

Join Date: Aug 2005

Waterloo, Canada

FF

W/A

20 Mar 2007 at 20:38 - 29

Sounds pleasant.

beanerman_99

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Apr 2005

In the clouds

[Sage]

E/

20 Mar 2007 at 20:43 - 30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coridan

well this is actually good news for me... I play in the American Districts...I work 5am - 5 pm and I can't remember the last time america had favor before i had to go to bed. so I am reallllllly looking forward to this...

QFT. I look forward to exploring these nigh unexplorable areas! Anyone interested in adveturing and exploring these areas and NOT wanting to farm add me, Circling Skies, to your friends list and we can hook up and see what there is to see at our own pace!

Silly Warrior

Hold it!

Join Date: Jul 2006

In your local courthouse.

The Arctic Marauders [TAM] (elite PvE, PM)

20 Mar 2007 at 20:45 - 31

Quote:

Originally Posted by King Symeon

Hmmm...

I wonder if this is a sort of preliminary experiment for some changes to the favor and FoW/UW access systems?

I'm betting thats what Anet had on their mind when they did this.

Free access all weekend, and no Favor of the Gods attached, their going to watch this weekend and see how it pans out. If it goes well, they may move on and change it up a bit. If it goes horrible, and the entire economy gets messed up ( I doubt this will happen) they will most likely keep it around.

Obviously if it goes great we can expect to see FoW and UW no longer attached in the future, of course the cost will always be there.

ChaoticCoyote

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: May 2006

Florida, USA

Imperial Order of the Iguana [IGGY]

R/

20 Mar 2007 at 21:25 - 32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Silly Warrior

I'm betting thats what Anet had on their mind when they did this.

Free access all weekend, and no Favor of the Gods attached, their going to watch this weekend and see how it pans out. If it goes well, they may move on and change it up a bit. If it goes horrible, and the entire economy gets messed up ( I doubt this will happen) they will most likely keep it around.

Obviously if it goes great we can expect to see FoW and UW no longer attached in the future, of course the cost will always be there.

Nope. I doubt it, based on ANet's past behavior.

They've held two weekends where Urgoz's and The Deep were open to everyone, and that has *not* lead to any permanent changes in access to those elite areas.

Much as I like the game, I see this as a bone being tossed to those players who are unhappy with the favor system. Gaile has said, in several chats, that she sees no reason to change the favor system.

So take advantage while you can.

HawkofStorms

Hall Hero

Join Date: Aug 2005

E/

20 Mar 2007 at 21:26 - 33

Hmmm and just as I get enough ectos for my armor, their value goes in the tank. Sigh...
Oh well, I'll make a profit this weekend anyway.

Shakti

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Sep 2006

Home...

Vier Reiter [Vier]

20 Mar 2007 at 21:27 - 34

Damnit!!!! I'm moving this weekend I wanna play toooooooooooooo

ah well sucks to be me but great weekend Anet! I hope you all enjoy very much and get great loot

Sir Skullcrasher

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Jun 2005

California

15 over 50 [Rare]

W/Mo

20 Mar 2007 at 21:29 - 35

I can't wait to get into UW for free.

Retribution X

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Nov 2005

Check behind you again.

N/

20 Mar 2007 at 21:32 - 36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Silly Warrior

of course the cost will always be there.

I never understood that. I've gotta pay to kill your enemies? Why?

But anyway, I am looking forward to this!

reetkever

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Dec 2005

Mo/E

20 Mar 2007 at 21:56 - 37

Woooow this is great! I was just planning to go to UW with some guildies this weekend, and it turns out to be free now! Now we don't have to be all nervous when America takes favor, or when we almost die, be scared cause we might've lost 1K.

I'm gonna love this!

Viet Spirit

Banned

Join Date: Mar 2007

R/

20 Mar 2007 at 21:57 - 38

finally our voice is heard even if its just a test or a short compensation.

Curse You

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Apr 2006

South Pole

The Magus Order

N/Mo

20 Mar 2007 at 22:01 - 39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shanaeri Rynale

A small part of me thinks this could be a swangsong for many farm builds, as it looks like whole skill sets on monsters will be changing. Enchant removing smites - yay.

I'd like to see them come up with a counter to the W/Rt build. What's that, you can't remove Signets or Item Spells? Oh well I guess nothing can really counter the build...

Retribution X

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Nov 2005

Check behind you again.

N/

20 Mar 2007 at 22:21 - 40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Curse You

I'd like to see them come up with a counter to the W/Rt build. What's that, you can't remove Signets or Item Spells? Oh well I guess nothing can really counter the build...

How about they just stop attacking? That'd be funny! ^_^

I wanna see how many farming groups there'll be.