PC Gamer May 2007 Information - "Guild Wars Reborn"

lucifer_uk

lucifer_uk

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Nov 2006

Nottingham, England

The Venerable Truth [TvT] The Venerable Alliance [TvH] [TvL]

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Quote:
Originally Posted by sean wolf
wait, i heard that we cant transfer our previous characters in the new game, if this is true...... DID I JUST WASTE MY TIME?!?!?!?
Exactly what a good few of us are thinking.

Graywing

Graywing

Academy Page

Join Date: Oct 2006

Mongoose United

W/Me

Funny, this announcement almost feels like a great band giving a press conference that they'll quit, and all members will go solo after giving one hell of a last performance; with lots of old songs; and some new stuff as well...

Cant wait for the final fireworks , and for the future, either it completely sucks or its one of the best decisions ever.

Lonesamurai

Lonesamurai

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Apr 2006

Cheltenham, Glos, UK

Wolf Pack Samurai [WPS]

R/A

Quote:
Originally Posted by sean wolf
wait, i heard that we cant transfer our previous characters in the new game, if this is true...... DID I JUST WASTE MY TIME?!?!?!?
No, you played a game, of which you enjoyed... GW2 will be a seperate game that you may or may not enjoy, however if you add it GW2 to your GW account, your GW titles will be shown in the Hall of rememberance, or what ever the frak they call it...

xshadowwolfx

xshadowwolfx

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: May 2006

California | Ascalon

Mo/

Quote:
Originally Posted by Sasuke The Betrayer
Stop talking about how it's "losing what made Guild Wars unique". I mean, what the hell's the problem? Everyone's been talkign about how GW Is crap without replayability, and then when it gets implemented you guys slap it right out? That makes no sense! You guys haven't even played, and I for one am EXTREMELY excited.
I'm also EXTREMELY excited too

To above poster "all my work was for nothing". Its a game, not work. I play for fun and yes nice armor is nice but sooo? I'm already very glad that we get a fresh start but can keep the titles

Angelica

Angelica

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Jan 2006

Aussie land

Me/E

Quote:
Originally Posted by Feminist Terrorist
From what is posted about GW2, it will not be the type of game I want. I'm disappointed by the direction the game seems to be going in, and worried about what will happen to GW after this expansion is released.

After reading the summaries, I feel sick to my stomach. I need to go lie down now.
^^ Exactly my sentiments, If I wanted to play WoW I would have done it by now!
Sigh I'm very disappointed too.

[riVen]

[riVen]

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Jun 2006

Refuge From Exile [RFE]

I love how everyone thinks raising the level cap suddenly makes it equal to WoW. Yeah, because the level cap was the only difference with WoW.

Wait, no...

Fact is, these bits of preliminary info don't tell us anything about what the game will really be like, and until we do, I suggest all of you stop crying how GW2=WoW.


Besides, I'm sure Anet will take care in making sure that GW2 will not become a grindfest, and that the level cap doesn't imbalance things. Until the contrary is proven, you have no right and no reason to assume otherwise.

anna

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Aug 2006

Quote:
Originally Posted by Celestial_Kitsune
If level will be only an indicator of experience, then I am all for it, but if high level characters will have significantly better abilities compared to low level characters, a player that grinded more will be better than a player with better skill.
Agreed.

Guild Wars is appealing to me because I can have a life and still be (fairly) competitive under the current setup w/ level caps. GW is a bit like stock car racing*--most players have access to the same resources (e.g., practical items and skills). Opening the game up to benefit grinders removes the level field of play.

*Note: This is probably a bad example b/c I hate racing and happen to love GW, but I think it conveys my point.

garethporlest18

garethporlest18

Forge Runner

Join Date: Jan 2006

[HiDe]

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I think you people need to ignore the fact WoW is there when talking about GW 2, then what will you have to say for yourself? I don't think Anet is copying, they might be taking a few things here and there from other MMO's, but it's going to be that and GW mixed with that among other things and that's what is going to make it unique.

You people run in fear from change it's silly, it's not like it's going to be a bad thing, they aren't saying that when you're level 100 you'll be better than a level 25 or level 30. It might just be cosmetic and I highly doubt that Anet is totally leaving their first said philosophy behind.

As far as I'm concerned, higher level cap is needed cause PvE in Guild Wars is flat out boring after level 20 and about 3-5 months. I rather dedicate a lot of time to 1 game that isn't boring, then dedicating a short amount of time to a game that is boring and then spending a lot of money buying other games so I'm not bored.

I'm happy about all the news and well my char's won't be able to go over but that's no big deal, they'll still be around for 2 years yet and Ima make the best of that time. But I probably won't be using more than 1 of my characters anymore for main things, as there is no use.

Plus who knows what could be fixed/changed by 2008 and even after so you people really jump the gun on the negative outlooks I think.

lacasner

lacasner

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Jun 2006

Quote:
Replayability is gained through actual content. Not by raising the number of levels you need to gain before hitting max.
This is simply not true, killing a million "afflicted" over and over again in the same order is not replayability, its temporary "unfun" time occupation.

Torikae

Torikae

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Sep 2006

UK

Rt/

This all sounds exciting to me - I'm all up for a fresh start, and new things.
The only thing that worries me a little is the raised level cap. Okay, I don't hate the idea, and I won't write it off, but I'm one of those people who has 10 characters. One of each profession... All lvl20, all having completed at least one of the campaigns (apart from my sadly nelected Paragon...)
With a raised level cap, I'll likely feel the need to focus on one character, so I can get that high level, and not be judged as less able player than I am...
But I'll feel like I'm missing out if I can't enjoy the game from the standpoint of every profession any more...
I'll probably get used to it. It's not a huge gripe... I'm just a little worried...

Hell Raiser

Hell Raiser

Forge Runner

Join Date: Dec 2005

[PHNX]

Mo/

I want hardmode, being able to replay low level areas without getting bored. I don't want my "replayability" to be grind my ass off. I'm not too worried about level cap, but I have worked alot on my characters and I will not buy #2 if I have to start from scratch. I would rather play WoW, where I know as long as I pay the monthly fee, I can Grind my characters up and get new content. Not build my characters up and leave them behind.

Chiaro

Chiaro

Academy Page

Join Date: Feb 2007

[NoiR]

E/Mo

Quote:
Originally Posted by sakura75
1) New monthly payment >> Two thumbs up!!
2) New races >> Don't care. I love playing human race, since I can imagine myself as that character. May be I lack imagination to think myself as an elf or whatsoever. But I am open to new things as well as trying new races.
3) Higher level caps >> I am open for it, as long as it does not mean grinding. Let's give Anet a chance how to implement this higher level cap. GW2 will be a new game so may be there is a new leveling system. Let's wait and see how this turns out.
4) No character transfer from GW1 >> This one breaks my heart. I have created several characters and 4 of them will turn 2+ years really soon. Loved to play those characters and it would be a shame not to be able to transfer them into GW2. I don't need/want to transfer armor or items into GW2, just please allow us to transfer name, profession and look to GW2. Items/weapons or armor can be purchased in GW2. I just don't want anyone to steal my character's name!
5) PvP/GvG system >> GW2 is a new game, I will keep an open mind for new things.
If they incorporated character transfer, it kind of defeats the point of making "a new game". If character transfer was implemented, GW2 would basically be a huge expansion pack.

sean wolf

Academy Page

Join Date: Jan 2007

Dark Lords Of Kael (DLOK)

R/Mo

Quote:
Originally Posted by Chiaro
No you did not. Guild Wars is A GAME. Games are time wasters. Every game you've played "wasted your time". You enjoyed GW, didn't you? Therefore you really didn't waste any time. GW did what a game was meant to do: entertain.
still, but if nothing transfers to the new game, whats the point of playing now if its gonna all end soon. i really want my characters to be transferrable, or keep my title and weapons or something
because i did not just waste a week of my life getting a tormented shield for absolutely nothing...

tomcruisejr

tomcruisejr

Banned

Join Date: Apr 2005

I think of Guild Wars 2 as the combination of the good stuffs in Guild Wars and MMORPG PvE. I'm wondering why most of you guys are pissed.

The ultimate question is : Will there be a monthly fee? Will there be a RED ENGINE GORED ENGINE GORED ENGINE GORED ENGINE GOing monthly fee?

If there will be, Ill just play my 4 campaigns of Guild Wars, occupy the top 10 of the ladder with my guild and 9 smurfs, win HoH all the time, grind to rank 15, maxed gladiator and champion title, till the servers are turned off permanently. Who will join me?

xshadowwolfx

xshadowwolfx

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: May 2006

California | Ascalon

Mo/

Holy *blank* almost 10 posts in the past 30 seconds...

Funny thing is many people complain about grind yet complain about losing their money and armor too...sheesh. No one said the level thing was set and no one said it would be a grind.

Can't wait to learn more about the charr, with our new info anyone have any gwen theories relating Gwen to the GW:EN story?

Konrow

Konrow

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Dec 2005

NY, New York

Warlords of Earth [WAR]

why the hell is evryone automatically assuming its similar to WoW (first off theres games before WoW that WoW is similar to, but i'm not getting into the whole "WoW didn't do everything/anything first" argument). I mean just because some thigns sound similar to you you automatically warp the words in your heads and develop ideas about the game before you even know all the details. sure we know a lot of details but not incredibly detailed details if you get what i mean. just calm the hell down and wait for beta or screens or something to start blasting the game. I personally will simply wait quietly watching everyone flame this game. Once it comes out and is bad which is not what i'm expecting. I think it'll still be unique, but if it is bad then i'll happily flame it. You people never give anything a chance.

Antheus

Forge Runner

Join Date: Jan 2006

So the Prophecies are coming true.

Gwen will lay waste to the lands of Guild Wars.

Well, those from the early days of GW betas sure remember what she was capable of.

xshadowwolfx

xshadowwolfx

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: May 2006

California | Ascalon

Mo/

Quote:
Originally Posted by tomcruisejr
I think of Guild Wars 2 as the combination of the good stuffs in Guild Wars and MMORPG PvE. I'm wondering why most of you guys are pissed.

The ultimate question is : Will there be a monthly fee?

If there is, Ill play my 4 campaigns of Guild Wars till the servers are turned off permanently. Who will join me?
There will NOT be a monthly fee as Gaile stated.

Taka Nagasani

Taka Nagasani

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: May 2006

NE

LOST

A/Mo

Quote:
Originally Posted by lacasner
What is the point of having that mentality in PvE?
For one it limited a lot of the casual non-casual issues, which made it easier on guilds imo.

With current guild wars, you could be hard-core pve still grabbing every skill, on every character you want. And you could have a player not playing as hard-core, grabbing only what he needs, being able to take time out for family or work or whatever. With the cap it made it easy for them to still be just as effective, and be able to game together.

RichPowers

RichPowers

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Jan 2006

TEAM

E/N

Quote:
Originally Posted by rocklimit
WoW showed that people loved to grind
No, it shows that some gamers tolerate grind. Many, like myself, have been put off by the entire MMORPG genre because of the grinding, boredom, and utter lack of creative gameplay.

As for GW2: I wasn't terribly impressed by what I read. But then again, the information is still vague. The whole "players impacting the gameworld/massive raids" thing has been talked about a whole lot, but I have yet to see a mainstream MMORPG pull it off. Maybe Anet will be the first...

If there's more creative - and challenging - PvE content in the sequel, I'll be happy though

xxSilhouette

xxSilhouette

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Jan 2006

Lost in the sands of time...

Blood Of Orr [BoO]

R/Rt

I'll go for GW:EN, But after that, I will be out. I love this game and many things about it, and I hate the idea of it becoming typical. It sounds like any other MMO, Guild Wars caught my eye by not being like the others, and now it's gone.

On top of all this, I am going to sit and stare at the characters I have played with for 2 years, and wonder why I bothered. Sure its been great fun, but the fact that Guild Wars two won't have my beloved ranger there, or my very first character ever kills me.

Many aspects of all of this sound great, But most of it doesn't.

TGgold

TGgold

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Jul 2005

Flying Gophers

Rt/P

I'm still wondering if I'll buy GW:EN. It's a throw-in-the-air.

I originally invested my money in GW because of the Expansion system (weren't there suppsoed to be 7 chapters?) I feel like a big portion of my investment is being blown out of the water. Why shoudl I continue to play a game I KNOW will be outdated in time, that ANET isn't willing or wanting to continue with? It makes me feel like ANET believes the GW1 model is a failure...it's a shame.

xshadowwolfx

xshadowwolfx

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: May 2006

California | Ascalon

Mo/

It would be nice if all comments relating to GW and WoW would be deleted. Am I the only one who wants to speculate about GW:EN? GW2 is 2 years away.

Gaile Gray

Gaile Gray

ArenaNet

Join Date: Feb 2005

You know that famous expression. "If you want to know, read the [blinkin'] manual!" (Some liberties taken with the verbiage there. )

I really, really hope that you guys will go out of your way to find this magazine. Or try to find whichever one a local media partner is publishing about Guild Wars: Eye of the North or Guild Wars 2. Give it a thorough read. Read it from front to back. And then once again from back to front, if you wish. The point is, the article is stuffed with information of all kinds, and it's really difficult for anyone to provide all the details of so much content in forum posts or bullet-point lists. It really is worthwhile for you to find and read this article yourself!

The magazine isn't expensive, and you get an in-game miniature if you buy one. If you don't choose to buy, or if you're located where a PC Gamer is not available, do keep in mind that many public libraries and some schools subscribe to major gaming magazines and you may be able to find a copy there. All in all, there will be much more information -- in many places -- over the next couple of months, as you can see on the Media Partners Page. Find it. Read it. We think you'll like it a lot.

Wydras

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Nov 2006

Heavens Royal Knights

E/Me

Quote:
Originally Posted by Torikae
This all sounds exciting to me - I'm all up for a fresh start, and new things.
The only thing that worries me a little is the raised level cap. Okay, I don't hate the idea, and I won't write it off, but I'm one of those people who has 10 characters. One of each profession... All lvl20, all having completed at least one of the campaigns (apart from my sadly nelected Paragon...)
With a raised level cap, I'll likely feel the need to focus on one character, so I can get that high level, and not be judged as less able player than I am...
But I'll feel like I'm missing out if I can't enjoy the game from the standpoint of every profession any more...
I'll probably get used to it. It's not a huge gripe... I'm just a little worried...
I agree with this also. A lvl cap of 100 might be a little too high, but hey, I'll just wait and see what Anet is going to do. I am still excited about what is coming in the future.

rocklimit

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Sep 2005

The Black Arts [TBA]

W/Mo

Quote:
Originally Posted by The Ernada
Replayability is gained through actual content. Not by raising the number of levels you need to gain before hitting max.

It makes no difference to me if my level doesnt get any higher as long as the content keeps me entertained. If the content is boring, it doesnt make it any more fun to watch my level go up.
And what makes you think they won't have matching content for that high lvl cap/no lvl cap system? My guess is that since the game will be free like GW1 they will have constant expansions/updates to make money/keep players playing.

All in all it is too early to tell, but people will still blind themselves and shout /IQUIT because it's not the exact same game GW1 was.These are the same people who rarely played GW anymore, and now come out of nowhere like they were RED ENGINE GORED ENGINE GORED ENGINE GORED ENGINE GOing faithful to the game and kept the community alive.Personally I found myself playing less and less as days went on.

GW2 sounds like it could hold people's attention for longer than a week, and this is a welcomed change from me and hopefully the mass.

xxSilhouette

xxSilhouette

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Jan 2006

Lost in the sands of time...

Blood Of Orr [BoO]

R/Rt

Quote:
Originally Posted by TGgold
Why shoudl I continue to play a game I KNOW will be outdated in time, that ANET isn't willing or wanting to continue with? It makes me feel like ANET believes the GW1 model is a failure...it's a shame.
thats how I'm feeling right now.

3 million players = failure? For some reason I don't view that as failure.

lacasner

lacasner

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Jun 2006

The character transfer should be handled better imo, not just a trophy case I think.

The Ernada

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Nov 2006

Quote:
Originally Posted by lacasner
This is simply not true, killing a million "afflicted" over and over again in the same order is not replayability, its temporary "unfun" time occupation.
Trust me. I dont think killing the same stuff over and over again is content. Nor did I even say that. But a higher level cap (depending on how slow you level) will be just that....killing stuff over and over just to level.

I was talking about ACTUAL content that doesnt involve mind numbing repetitiveness.

sindex

sindex

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Aug 2006

California

Swords of Night & Day [SWRD]

Did someone ask the question about all the professions being carried over to GW 2? I would really like to play the devrish again.

Cataclysm

Cataclysm

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Mar 2006

The Lost Dynasty [SEEK]

W/Mo

I am VERY VERY VERY disappointed in the decision to raise the level cap. That's not cool. At all. Maybe I'll wait to get my own copy and read it carefully, but something I really love in GW is the ability to make a PvE char and plpay for a few days. If you get bored, you can go PvP with it!

Instances are wonderful. Part of what I hated in WoW was the stupid thing with a bajillion other players all waiting for things to spawn so they could go out and kill them for their lame ass "Kill X of Y" quests. If ANet manages to pull this off without long lines waiting to kill "Valslav the Bone Crusher" to complete the "Zomfg kill Valslav lolz kthnxbai" quest, than I might be OK with it. Oh, and kill stealing too. And how are they going to regulate the drops for this?

Playable races... OK fine whatever as long it is COSMETIC ONLY.

Nontransferable chars, that is something I have been waiting for info on. As much as I love how my warrior looks in 15K Kurzick with a Spiked Axe and Sunreach's Shield, and how much pwnage she can dish out, and all the time I spent on her, I was REALLY hoping they would let us transfer. But from a technical standpoint, I can see why not. New engine and stuff, you know.

ANYWAYS, I am worried about the direction GW is going, but we'll just have to give ANet a chance. Who knows, it might be oozing with leetness.

draxynnic

draxynnic

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Nov 2005

[CRFH]

Quote:
Originally Posted by xshadowwolfx
So, anyone wanna talk about GW:EN?

How did all those tunnels appear? Did the dwarves build them? If so how come we don't know...did the dwarves forget themselves or kept it a secert?
Well, the Dredge in Echovald do mention tunneling over from Sorrow's Furnace - and from our current understanding, Tyria and Cantha are probably the two furthest apart from each other (with Elona in between and a little to the side).

On GW(1) ending - It came as a bit of a shock to me, but in truth, every game has a certain degree of turnover. The GW1 model did seem to have the potential to go on forever (at least in principle) although it now appears that's not the direction it's taking - but consider that few if any games don't eventually reach the point where they fall by the wayside in favour of using new technology. For instance, I'm willing to bet that by the time GW2 rolls around, we'll have started getting hints about WoW2* or Universe of Starcraft or whatever the next one is going to be...

In the actual direction things are going, I will be... cautiously observant. I don't think the sky is falling, but I certainly do have some concerns.

GuildWiki Jamie

GuildWiki Jamie

Academy Page

Join Date: May 2006

Heroes Of Primeval Eden

N/Me

Quote:
Originally Posted by xshadowwolfx
It would be nice if all comments relating to GW and WoW would be deleted. Am I the only one who wants to speculate about GW:EN? GW2 is 2 years away.
I'm more interested in Eyes in the North too, we all know Gwen is part of some subterranean plot that drove the Stone Summit insane and then forced the Dredge into enslavement, hence Gwen = Leader of Stone Summit. But what annoys me is people calling it GW:EN, I hope ANet do make it include something about Gwen so we can kill/find her and end this nonsense....

Kuya B

Academy Page

Join Date: Nov 2006

W/Mo

I'm open to GW2. But, not being able to transfer my characters over will have a critical role in deciding whether I will buy GW2 or not. Imho, this is a poor decision. Continuity is an important issue considering how much time we spent developing our characters.

Titles aren't important to me as most of them do not have an impact on the actual gameplay. Think of the hours spent capping skills, getting armor, or ectos farmed, and it becomes a mute point if GW2 doesn't allow the transfer to take place. I certainly hope Anet will reconsider this. Time portal, time rift, time demension....etc.. not too hard to implement into a fantasy story line. But, we shall see.

sakura75

sakura75

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Jul 2005

The Netherlands

Intensive Care Unit [ICU]

Quote:
Originally Posted by Chiaro
If they incorporated character transfer, it kind of defeats the point of making "a new game". If character transfer was implemented, GW2 would basically be a huge expansion pack.
I know and I agree with you.
But allow us to transfer name only from GW1... don't want others to steal my name.

Everyman

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Dec 2005

Heroes of the Seared Sun

Mo/

I am inclined to agree with many here that have said that the lack of transfer into GW2 of existing characters is perhaps the biggest negative. In fact it may be a huge marketing mistake on the part of Anet since the feeling of "having wasted my time" seems to be quite prevalent in the community (most of my guild in fact has said that they are not even going to buy Eye of the North now since it is pointless in their opinion).

While I will wait till Beta to make any opinion on GW2 myself, I will probably only get Eye of the North for one of my accounts to see how the story ends since I do see a sort of pointlessness to collecting wealth, items, holiday stuff, mini-pets, etc from now on. Of course with a two plus year gap between major releases, the Guild Wars franchise may not even survive the long haul with the imminent release of Warhammer Online and Lord of the Rings Online into a market that WOW already has the lion's share of, especially in light of the now divided community.

Of well, back to LOTRO for me it looks like till at least near end of year.

Teddi

Academy Page

Join Date: Mar 2006

Mo/E

Truthfully, I like it.
Now, before anyone jumps down my head:
About the level cap: I want an increase. I just ope they do it so you increase as the game goes on (through the story) so there isnt any grind.
As for races, love it. I just hope they dont make the differences, if any, to big.
As for large free span worlds, I like it, but I hope they have instanced worlds too.

The Ernada

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Nov 2006

Quote:
Originally Posted by rocklimit
And what makes you think they won't have matching content for that high lvl cap/no lvl cap system? My guess is that since the game will be free like GW1 they will have constant expansions/updates to make money/keep players playing.
Actually I do think they will have high level content to match the level cap system. I'm just hoping that it isnt just an excuse to add more repetitiveness to account for the higher level cap. (i.e. chasing the carrot on stick game mechanic)

I wish there were more clarification on the new level cap system so this mess can be cleared up.

EatMoreCarbs

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Jul 2006

NJ, USA

Dragons Will Eat Your [Face]

R/Mo

Exactly what i expected has been posted. The typical posts: WOW CLONE, and OMG IM LEAVING. Anet has made a lot of mistakes with Guild Wars 1 (No offense ANET) and it seems like there starting anew and get it completely correct this time around. I know my first character wont be there, but...its 100 YEARS after. Do you expect your character to be immortal? No. As what i have read, this game seems VERY fun. I will deffinitely buy it, and since it has the Anet and NCsoft logos on it, im sure ill be buying a good product. I see GW becoming a little more typical with GW2, but sometimes that can be better. We will just have to wait and see what product rises in 09/10. MY ONLY QUESTION: HOW DO I GET INTO BETA! xD

Lonesamurai

Lonesamurai

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Apr 2006

Cheltenham, Glos, UK

Wolf Pack Samurai [WPS]

R/A

Quote:
Originally Posted by tomcruisejr
I think of Guild Wars 2 as the combination of the good stuffs in Guild Wars and MMORPG PvE. I'm wondering why most of you guys are pissed.

The ultimate question is : Will there be a monthly fee? Will there be a RED ENGINE GORED ENGINE GORED ENGINE GORED ENGINE GOing monthly fee? Will there be a RED ENGINE GORED ENGINE GORED ENGINE GORED ENGINE GOing monthly fee, RED ENGINE GORED ENGINE GORED ENGINE GORED ENGINE GO RED ENGINE GORED ENGINE GORED ENGINE GORED ENGINE GO RED ENGINE GORED ENGINE GORED ENGINE GORED ENGINE GO RED ENGINE GORED ENGINE GORED ENGINE GORED ENGINE GO?

If there will be, Ill just play my 4 campaigns of Guild Wars, occupy the top 10 of the ladder with my guild and 9 smurfs, win HoH all the time, grind to rank 15, maxed gladiator and champion title, till the servers are turned off permanently. Who will join me?
jesus christ, Gaile has already posted both in this and in the last post, NO MONTHLY FEE IN GW2!!!

Oh and for those interested!

Quote:
Originally Posted by Trevor Reznik
Note the lack of any mention of skill restriction akin to the GW we know (i.e. 8 skills on a bar). Also that entering game at max level doesn't necessarily translate to being able to play all classes at max level in the GvG equivalent, it might require you to PvE to 'unlock' that.

Edit: Morello owned me in IRC:
[Rift]TrevorReznik> how about: Will all classes/races be unlocked?
[Rift]TrevorReznik> as opposed to just the one class/race your RP character is
<Morello> Every item, every class, every skill, every thing will be 100% unlocked in competitive PvP
<Morello> U
<Morello> A
<Morello> X

also I queried removal of mouse movement, answer
<Morello> Because mouse movement in a game where there's a Z -axis is retarded.

Assuming he meant Y axis, huzzah, 3d movement.
and yes, Morello works for ANet