The Great Big Arena-Net Love Thread

mazey vorstagg

mazey vorstagg

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Aug 2006

Nodnol

Meeting of Lost Minds

E/Mo

Hi there everyone
I've not be a member of the GWG forum community for long but I am a regular contributer on many other forums.

There is often a lot of anger and hate against A-net for nerfs/updates they do and sadly people tend not to post on the good things (I hate to make that generalisation) because it's only the things that annoy them they want to rant about.

Today Neopets, which my sister plays avidly, released a large update that obviously took a large amount of time and effort and they have been working on for several months. But despite all the time the Neopet's team have put into it (it is a free game after all) they get almost no feedback but hate. "This is n00bish" "I hate the update".... you get the point. It seems if you peruse most online game forums these days many threads are dedicated soley to having a go at the company that the forum revolves around in the first place. It's a wonder people even bother to make games any more, the audience seemingly unpleasible.

But here we all are, playing Guild Wars as a community so we must love the game. Basically I intended this thread to be a huge, almost, present to A-net. Maybe when the researchers read this they'll get that warm fuzzy feeling inside , the one you get when someone says thankyou.
So, can everyone who loves GW post here and one word or phrase summing up the reason you're still playing GW!


Please don't turn this into one of those trolling, flaming matches where a thread with good intentions turns nasty.

Let the Love Begin!!!!

(and I apologize if that was a bit hippy . Also, I'm sry for any generalisations I made, I know many people feel the same as me)

Mazey

mazey vorstagg

mazey vorstagg

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Aug 2006

Nodnol

Meeting of Lost Minds

E/Mo

I'd better start then:

I still play GW because of The Amazing Plot

Eldin

Eldin

Forge Runner

Join Date: Dec 2005

America. How about you, commie?

Fellows of Mythgar [FOM]

R/Mo

I still play GW (started in December 2005) for the mature (maturer than most, that is) community, the events, and the Amazing Plot. Oh, and because of the lack of a subscription fee.ANet is just plain awesome.

Now some ANet love:
I love ANet. They were made out of the brilliant minds of Blizzard (WC3 and its expansion FTW). They also, being a smaller company, still pay much attention to the community and put love into every update. The support is great, as are community relations. They just really listen to the players!

Zilm

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: May 2005

Almost two years of playing GW. Thanks for creating a game that didn't end up on a dusty old shelf after six months! Looking forward to GW2.

Grasping Darkness

Grasping Darkness

Banned

Join Date: Nov 2005

I'm still playing gw because I love to farm even though they nerf. I can still run a 55 spoil victor monk into sf on the fa quest and make 300k a day off galigord, rago and other sf bosses. weeee

Mournblade

Mournblade

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: May 2005

Houston, Texas

Dawn Treaders [DAWN]

W/Mo

I hope all neopets choke and die of the plague. =)

Almost two years and i'm still going strong in the GW world. I remain hooked. I never get tired of watching my character running across the beautiful landscapes and exploring the world.

tyche7

tyche7

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Jul 2006

Nebraska

The Killer Panda Bears

W/Mo

Anet puts in a LOT of updates that we LOVE!! They are hard-working, dedicated, and actually listen to us!! This game is amazing and they keep making it even better. So even though I occassionally wine against a nerf -- I love GW and Anet. Keep up the awesome work!!!

Mordakai

Mordakai

Grotto Attendant

Join Date: Aug 2005

Kyhlo

W/

I don't know why I love GW... but I do!

It's one of the few things I truly get excited about when I hear about something new (Like GWEN, or GW2, or Hard Mode!)

[Mordakai Cheers!]

Coridan

Coridan

Forge Runner

Join Date: Jun 2006

US

Old Married Gamers {OMG}

W/

I really enjoy the time and energy that i have put into GW and feel as if it is often rewarded by Anet.... although I can't say the same for my Wife she feels that Anet is a terrible company because the draw people in.

Bryant Again

Bryant Again

Hall Hero

Join Date: Feb 2006

I still play GW because my warrior rules, and also because it doesn't follow usual MMO standards.

Darksun

Darksun

Jungle Guide

Join Date: May 2005

USA

Karr's Castle

W/E

A-NET has blown me away with their products. The Quality, service & customer attention is beyond most companies their size & scope. Also, with the exception of perhaps the Silent Hill Art team, they have the highest artistic sensibilities. Amazing! I've yet to buy a game that I received this much value from.
Congrats!

truemyths

truemyths

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Jan 2007

Yes

aNet deserves a thank you for all the hard work and craftsmanship they put into this game. Why I play:

- Free to play
- Complex
- Atristic
- Humor laden
- Good community
- Community events (Christmas, etc.)

I've never played a different online game (not even one) as they never had a draw for me. I started during Christmas 1998 and it was quite a hoot to drop into that... it's been a wild ride.

Don't Nerf aNet!

Mr. G

Mr. G

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Jul 2006

S. Wales

Mo/Me

I play GW for the amazing plot of course, but also the fact Anet puts so much into customer support - I mean they randomly turn up at player held events!

Also the fact you cast a friendly spells on yourself while trageting foes...Ive always wanted to thank them for that - GG anet

Hippocheesebarn

Hippocheesebarn

Academy Page

Join Date: Feb 2006

USA

Greener Pastures [DVDF]

W/

I was originally drawn to GW because of the lack of a monthly fee. I hate the idea of buying software, and then paying to actually use it. That is still a good chunk of why I play. I think the plot is alright, but most importantly, it offers one of the greatest Co-operative playing experiences I've seen in a long time. Usually I get to pla co-op with my brother once in a blue moon. While its great, it's rare. GW gives me access to this fun environment every day. Not to mention their purely outstanding customer service. I've never seen anything like it.
Thanks for one of the best games I've ever invested in, A-Net. You do a fantastic job.

Series

Banned

Join Date: Aug 2006

I payed them 150+ dollars. They gave me a game. No need for thanks on either party.

Rocky Raccoon

Rocky Raccoon

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Jan 2007

Massachusetts, USA

Guardians of the Cosmos

R/Mo

I have played GW for 2 years now and stiil love the game. I play because it is the best game I have ever played and I have played many games since I started with Pong. I am glad to see the postive replies without the bad mouthing that usually shows up i these posts.

TabascoSauce

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Jan 2007

Virginia, US

TFgt

W/Me

It is a really beautifully crafted world. With banners high, going to the guild hall makes me feel like I am a part of something. You can immerse yourself in the country and sightsee. I have to say that my favorites are the snowy landscapes of North Shiverpeaks.

Thanks!
TabascoSauce

Messy

Messy

huh?

Join Date: Jun 2005

Follow the rainbow, make a left and voila

Guildless

R/

I have been playing since May 2005. When I started dreaming with charr and other foes, I realized just HOW hooked I was

I paid them, they gave me a game... and events, and more content, and more items, and updates, and nerfs, and more content, and more events, and hats, and minipets, and titles, and and and... I know they didn't have to do that. They are amazingly talented and creative hard working people. Hats off to you ANET!!!

It's an amazing game, great story, fun, but what I love the most, is that I have met some amazing people that are now my friends for years to come.

terminatorofhell

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Mar 2007

W/Mo

ive beend playing since june 2005 and i love the game i love the plot i love everything about it ! GW2 FTW!!!!!!!!!!

Fobdo

Fobdo

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Oct 2005

Mo/

I love Guild Wars simply because it is fun, and that's what games are for.

KiyaKoreena

KiyaKoreena

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Jun 2005

USA

Kirins of Holy Light

N/


^ *showing my love for GW* ^

I think showing that off proves how much of fans my husband and I are of this game. They must have done something right to get this kind of devotion! :-) Nearly two years of playing for our household and we keep logging on for more.

And now to go work on my next GW inspired item.....

Kityn

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Mar 2005

Michigan

Heroes of the Horn [HoH]

N/

That is cute. Add a few special effects and that would be awesome.
What I love about GW, hmm? I suppose everything, otherwise I would not be playing.

Andrew Patrick

Andrew Patrick

ArenaNet

Join Date: Aug 2006

Washington

Zealots of Shiverpeak [ZoS]

Mo/

Quote:
Originally Posted by KiyaKoreena

^ *showing my love for GW* ^

I think showing that off proves how much of fans my husband and I are of this game. They must have done something right to get this kind of devotion! :-) Nearly two years of playing for our household and we keep logging on for more.

And now to go work on my next GW inspired item.....
I remember that! The whole Community Team thinks it's awesome you framed the costume. That is just epic home decorating!

Thanks for your kind words, the dev team has been working hard on this update, and we all look forward to your reaction.

Silly Warrior

Silly Warrior

Hold it!

Join Date: Jul 2006

In your local courthouse.

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

Quote:
Originally Posted by KiyaKoreena

^ *showing my love for GW* ^

I think showing that off proves how much of fans my husband and I are of this game. They must have done something right to get this kind of devotion! :-) Nearly two years of playing for our household and we keep logging on for more.

And now to go work on my next GW inspired item.....
You must love the game alot...to make a custome of a monk armor set, lol.

I envy you, I really do. *goes off to make ranger set*

Imagine how cool I would be walking around in that in public lol.

Please make me a ranger 15k Primeval....

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And Andrew, if your checking Guru still, when exactly is the update happening today? Have they delayed until tomorrow? Hope not!

Sabor_Wolf

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Nov 2005

Scouts of Tyria

R/

A lot of you are forgetting one thing! They actually listen to who plays their games, and even asks and puts up polls on Fansites to get opinions on what they should do in their next update! Gaile herself often visits and asks and even in-game can be seen (the most obvious of features is the massive swarm of players dancing in front of her) taking people's questions and opinions. Without such community-dev interaction, GW wouldn't be close to what it is now.

Darcy

Darcy

Never Too Old

Join Date: Jul 2006

Rhode Island where there are no GW contests

Order of First

W/R

@OP - about once a month, someone starts a "love to ANet" thread.

And here is this month's love post from me.

Thank you, ArenaNet. I not only love GW (playing 14 months), but I love your company viewpoint. I would buy any game you produced, secure in the knowledge that it will start off great and continue to grow and improve.

KiyaKoreena

KiyaKoreena

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Jun 2005

USA

Kirins of Holy Light

N/

Quote:
Originally Posted by Silly Warrior
You must love the game alot...to make a custome of a monk armor set, lol.

I envy you, I really do. *goes off to make ranger set*

Imagine how cool I would be walking around in that in public lol.

Please make me a ranger 15k Primeval....
Hehee.... custom full sized orders cost a lot *L* And for some reason JoAnn's wont accept my plats for the cloth I need. I wanted to make a replica of my ele's or necro's armor this year but two babies in 3 years means no way am I wearing something that revealing. *LOL*

What I really need is to make friends with someone who does glasswork...... oh the nice things that could get crafted. I know exactly what I would have hanging on my walls. :-)

chichory

chichory

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Jan 2006

R/W

l love how much Anet supports this game and cares how much we enjoy it
Also enjoy searching and questing around fun explorable area's.

Hippocheesebarn

Hippocheesebarn

Academy Page

Join Date: Feb 2006

USA

Greener Pastures [DVDF]

W/

Oh, I forgot to add, the environments are stunning. I have gone back through kessex peak and some of the maps in maguuma jungle just to look at the scenery. It really is pretty, and makes the gaming experience that much better.

FelixCarter

FelixCarter

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Jul 2006

Mo/Me

I play Guild Wars for the superb game play, the amazing plot, the wonderful graphics, and the massive community that accepts me when I've had enough of Art History, Physics, New World Economics, Chemistry, and so much more.

Thank you, ANet.

creelie

creelie

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Jan 2007

Alberta

Charter Vanguard [CV]

Mo/

LOL this is the thread for me!

I feel like I was looking at a single slice of bread, and it suddenly turned into a club sandwich.

BEST. UPDATE. EVER!

Surena

Surena

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Mar 2007

N/Me

Great update, thanks a lot!

Can't wait to get off work and get my protector titles (yes, since this is my only account left I don't have any of those).

Anyone want to help me this evening/tonight on CET?

Sophitia Leafblade

Sophitia Leafblade

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Nov 2005

Dragon Slayer Guild [DSG]

R/

Yey great work Anet, i knew u would make it a great update and it was perfection

We love u Anet *Mexican wave*

sixdartbart

sixdartbart

Forge Runner

Join Date: Jun 2005

Peace Machine GRRR [DiE]

W/N

Quote:
Originally Posted by KiyaKoreena

^ *showing my love for GW* ^

I think showing that off proves how much of fans my husband and I are of this game. They must have done something right to get this kind of devotion! :-) Nearly two years of playing for our household and we keep logging on for more.

And now to go work on my next GW inspired item.....
The costume is awesome but I have 1 question
Does the offhand have 20% faster rechange?


Great Update Anet, Hard mode rocks and the new titles are something fresh to do <3 for the work you guys/girls put into improving the game. no matter how many people complain about everything.
Remember the unhappy ones always make more noise than the happy ones mostly because we are having fun playing your game while they are here QQing

phaffo

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Nov 2006

Icarus Shift

Mo/Me

Thank you Anet over and over.
Hard mode lived up to all my expectations then blew them away.
Keep up the amazing work!

Bowman Artemis

Bowman Artemis

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Jan 2006

Gold Coast, Australia.

Overclockers Australia [OCAU]

Hugs and love to Anet for the latest update! Hopefully this will fix up the economy, I'm sick of 200g Sup Runes and every second person I see having Fissure armor. Hard mode looks great, I beat Hells for the first time today and I'm looking forward to going back to Ascalon and having my rump handed to me by a grawl. Lockpicks also get my seal of approval.

Mr_Cynical

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Aug 2006

Scotland

Region of Chosen Kings [R.O.C.K]

E/Mo

Anet have created a fantastic game. Unfortunately the nerfs department seemed determined to kill it. Solution: sack the nerfs department.