GW2 Discussion forum?

The threads are multiplying like rabbits, have very little to do with GW1 and full of much baseless speculation for a very distant game. Could we think of coralling these posts into a separate forum? I suppose you folks will do this eventually, anyway, but it's just starting to annoy me now.

I know, I'm considering options right now. I see what you are saying but I want to make sure that this just isn't going to be another suggestion forum. Besides the magazine information everything is speculation. Not to mention that everyone wants polls, petitions and more that normally fill the suggestion forum. I'm trying to decide on whether I see enough value for something that is 2 years out and even for GW:EN which is 5 months out still.

So... convince me.

Well, it's not so much that GW2 threads are important at this point in time, for from it imo. It WILL act as a good dumping grounds tho.

Well, if you just moved all those to the off-topic forum, I'd be happy too, but that just seems like more work for you guys with such a horde beating down your doors.

To me this is more of cleaning out riverside than making a forum of value frankly. Kinda like how some places have a flaming and rants forum. I guess that is not what you want though.

I just think you guys will need to do something if you don't want Riverside to turn into a GW2 speculation forum, choking out any and all other topics in the frenzy. It's only going to get worse when online game sites start picking up their own previews too. There's plenty of fansites that come into existence 2 or even 3 years before a game comes out and are rabid with fan posts, so don't think it's too soon for everyone else!

I don't really see anything wrong with speculating based on given information (which we now have thanks to pc gamer). Riverside's a general discussion area, anyway, sort of the current events area of the site. It's fitting that EN and GW2 topics go there, for now at least.

Just imo though.

I think a better idea would be a GW2suggestion forum because we could discuss the hot topics like 1. The Level Cap 2. Races 3. Level Cap 4. World PvP 5.The max level

Really this article might be a proposal and Anet is trying to see how we react now, so they have 2 years to decide what ideas to keep and what to change.

Splitting off the sardelac for GW2 may be a good idea, yeah. Definitely worth putting some thought into.

I've thought about that since I mod Sardelac. I'd definitely like to see something that makes it easier to sort though it all. However, many of the suggestions there have been and could be discussed for both games. I really dread seeing two threads for everything. I think it will get to the point that whatever doesn't get implemented in GW1 will continue to be asked for in GW2.

Before the other campaigns were released, there were separate forums for them, which eventually were sorted out on release. I'm hoping there can be something like this.

If someone has a good idea for this, I'd appreciate it.

Why not make the Sardelac area GW and GW2 related?

Just add in the faq that people have to specify at the front of the title/subject whether it is "GW1" or "GW2"

I suggest to just wait it out. Eventually the outrage and controversy will die down. If the GW2 threads get moved to their own section, that might spark more outrage, since some might start screaming about segregation. I really think waiting is the best policy.

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No, I don't think it'll happen over night either, but in time it will die down. I've seen similar furors in other forums, and they burn themselves out if allowed to. Anyway, it's just my $.02.

Well I can see the discussions dieing down but suggestions not really.

My Post Suggestions for the assassin thread before faction's beta was up for quite a while

I think having all the GW:EN and GW2 information in 1 place (it's own discussion forum) would be very helpful, because there will be LOTS of threads being created between now and GW:EN, and even more on-going discussion about GW2. I think it would also be a good place for Dev's to answer questions (if they can), and people to discuss ideas they have regarding the new chapter, and new game. It could even be turned into a GW2 Beta section once that happens, rather than just GW:EN and GW2 discussion.

I think it'll just clear up Riverside Inn, and make sure that the threads there aren't entirely about GW:EN and GW2.

If the threads were to be moved, it'd be silly to lump GW:EN and GW2 in the same new place. They concern entirely different games.

GW:EN stuff should either have its own place or stay with GW1.

GW2 and GW1 have to be separated. Depending on the circumstances, I would rather suggest that GW2 have its own set of forums.

It may be best to start out small. Perhaps it would be better if GW2 recieved its own forum now, and then you can change your minds depending on how much information you recieve from Anet over that time. GW:EN can possibly be treated just like the other two campaigns, and have a forum opened up when Anet provide official news (so you're looking at 2 separate forums, but it may be necessary in order to keep the place tidy.)

Though GW2 won't be released for another two years, you can easily expect to see a consistent flow of threads related to that subject over that period of time. It will happen, regardless :S.

Maybe... until Anet have more information posted on their main website, would you have enough to start up two different forums? It may look crowded, but if the forums are kept tidy, then people's interest in those two games, as well as those who want to keep their interests in the current GW, will all be satisfied - at least, as far as forums go, hehe.

With this proposal, you will accomodate three things for each game:
1: a place to raise speculation and other speculation.
2: a place for beta-testers
3: a place for developers and Gaile to present information, thereby fueling speculation threads.

With regards to threads that suggest ideas for GW2, it'll be better to redirect those to Sardelac, because if there is a suggestion made that has the capability of fitting into both games, then it should just go into Sardelac. If the suggestion is massive, such as a complete overhaul on the construction of skill mechanics, for example, then that can be directed into the GW2 forum instead.

My opinion is mainly based on keeping the forums tidy, that's all. If you guys can handle it, you can just re-focus more moderation into Riverside Inn, and try to keep it as condensed as possible, in regards to GW2 and GW:EN.

terra is spot on.

Personally, I have little use for any GW2 related threads, because I'm sure very little is set in stone, and things will change, and really it's over 2 years away.

GW2 threads are tough to filter out, and it's clutter right now, making normal discussion about things that do matter now tougher to engage in

edit: someone please take a look at this, because the wow vs gw2 threads and posts are starting to take over, and I have absolutely NO interest in sifting through those

Well, it's obvious but, front page of Riverside is now literally almost all GW2 posts. There's a bunch seeping into gladiator's arena as well.

Go with Terra's proposal.

I'm changing my answer.

I've seen a more clear distinction in GW1 vs. GW2 suggestions now that more information is becoming available. I'd like to split them up.

I would have to agree as well. Originally I was mainly concerned with the monster thread, but the discussion is spreading outwards and needs to be contained.