A Much Needed 'Thank you, A-Net!' Thread. - Guild Wars Guru archive powered by Guild Wars Legacy

mazik

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Mar 2007

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06 May 2007 at 17:51 - 1

Well, I spend a bit of time on these forums, a lot of the time merely reading what people have to say and post about without actually posting myself. However, I can no longer just sit here and watch all the ungrateful players on these boards complain about how aweful A-Net is doing and how if they don't get what they want, then that means A-Net has faile the whole community. A good example of these are the 'we don't want mini-pets', 'loot-scaling sucks' and just about everything that the HA community says.

I just wanted to pass on a thank you to A-Net for creating and maintaining a great game that I, for one, loves to play and has enjoyed over the past two years. I would like to thank specificly, Gaile Grey who actually has the misfortune to deal with the ungrateful people on this and other boards.

Most of these people don't realize that A-Net does what's best for their game. If it's not what you want. then play a different game.

Well, I would just like this thread to be a place where people can thank A-Net and let them know how much you are enjoying their game!

P.S. WTB Flame retardent shield

dopple

Academy Page

Join Date: Mar 2006

06 May 2007 at 18:25 - 2

oh! Another useless "give Anet a break" thread! Nothing to see here, next thread please...

brian78wa

Banned

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Spirit Check

W/N

06 May 2007 at 18:53 - 3

Thank A-net for what??? they HAD a great game up until all these recent changes. Ive lost half my guild thanks to them. So ya thanks alot anet.

mazey vorstagg

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Aug 2006

Nodnol

Meeting of Lost Minds

E/Mo

06 May 2007 at 18:59 - 4

I started one of these a while back. Some of us have good intentions (like me) but these always turn into a flame fest. KEEP YOUR EYES AWAY A-NET or you'll be saddened by the insults this causes!

I'm really sry to rain on your thread Mazik.

Thankyou A-net!

Halmyr

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Jul 2005

Canada! eh!

~none~

W/Me

06 May 2007 at 19:03 - 5

"only those that can change an adapt can survive"

bad update....pfft...I dont care, I'l get use to it, I'l live on, I love this game enough not to care.

Thank you A-net for this great game

Also, I can't thank you enough for the 15k Knight

been waiting for so long for it.

P.S: if you have nothing nice to say, don't say anything

Amon Warrior

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Sep 2006

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06 May 2007 at 19:47 - 6

Kudos for ArenaNet and their project.

Guild Wars might not have perfect gameplay, nerfing decisions might not have always been for the best, but these are growing pains nevertheless.

There is determination in growth and improvement. GW is being taken to the next stage - still keeping the same client friendly concept. That alone allows who knows how many people to experience an online game - without the compulsory need of having to pay for it every month.

And they do listen to the community of players. On that regard, besides Gaile Gray, lets not forget Alex Weekes and all the others from the community relations staff.

P.S. Are you sure you only need a shield?

neshim

Banned

Join Date: Apr 2007

06 May 2007 at 19:49 - 7

Yea, A.nerf, thanks for nothing.

Zinger314

Debbie Downer

Join Date: May 2006

N/Me

06 May 2007 at 19:52 - 8

A "Thank-You" thread is essentially pointless. Why did you post it if you know that you'll be flamed?

ArenaNet is a for-profit business. They aren't some charity helping the homeless. I thank ArenaNet by continuing to buy Guild Wars expansions.

Series

Banned

Join Date: Aug 2006

06 May 2007 at 19:53 - 9

Thanks for... what, exactly? I payed them 150 dollars for a game, they gave me a game. Then they ruin the game, IMO. Where exactly is the part where I owe them amazing gratitude?

Oh yes, and as you say, poor poor unfortunate Gaile. Having to slave away as a public representative. Sigh, what kind of world do we live in, where people have to work to earn a living?

Anet isn't doing us a favor or something, they are making a product and we are purchasing it.

Shadow Kurd

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: May 2006

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06 May 2007 at 19:59 - 10

Jeeez ppl take a brake, if you dont want to thank the, DONT POST HERE!

Thanks Anet for a great game

ogre-mage

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Apr 2007

Earth.

[HaCK]

N/Me

06 May 2007 at 20:19 - 11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zinger314

A "Thank-You" thread is essentially pointless. Why did you post it if you know that you'll be flamed?

ArenaNet is a for-profit business. They aren't some charity helping the homeless. I thank ArenaNet by continuing to buy Guild Wars expansions.

Exactly.

Anet doesn't deserve a single thank you. What they do, and the changes the make to the game, are self serving. I don't need constant nerfs to my game, changes that make it less fun for me to play, but continually adding random crap and "claiming" to be balanced brings in more people, who pay their 50$ and thank Anet in that way.

Honestly, I'm not happy with Anet at all, and seeing these random nerfs blow up in their faces is the only satisfaction I get from an otherwise obnoxious development team.

Halmyr

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Jul 2005

Canada! eh!

~none~

W/Me

06 May 2007 at 20:23 - 12

*looks at box*

"Game experience may change during online play"

Though so...

hallomik

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: May 2006

The Illini Tribe

N/Mo

06 May 2007 at 20:43 - 13

My specific thanks are for the following:

Hard mode - so much fun

Increased storage - a bit overdue, but so nice!

bringing back fun farming and killing mindless farming - Loot scaling was brilliantly conceived and executed.

keeping the game continually fresh, so that I can keep playing a game looong after I would have quit most other games.

hidden treasures

ability to save and share build templates

addressing exploits as they are discovered to keep the game fair for all.

Heroes

Titles

Lockpicks

Events

Creating a game that rewards thinking, creativity, and planning over grinding but that provides grinding opportunities for those that want to play that way, too.

A game that lets me play it however I want to play it whenever I decide. I can progress the plot with friends or solo depending on time available. I can try out fun new builds I find on Guru and Wiki. I can farm for greens, complete an elite mission, create a new character, compete on a level playing field in PVP at will.

And, if I don't feel like doing any of that, I feel no pressure whatsoever to play, because, you know what, I'm not paying a nickel for the privilege to play each month.

Raiin Maker

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Oct 2005

England

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06 May 2007 at 20:46 - 14

You all complain that A-net nerfs your game, however, if A-net were to make it that everyone was amazingly strong, you'd all complain as well.

A-net does an amazing job with Guild Wars. They get £20 per game sold, and thats it, while Blizzard (WoW) gets, around £77 Million a month.

Compared, WoW is awful, it has the worst customer service, and is CONSTANTLY nerfed, it also has the biggest community of whiners i have seen.

With the money Arena-net gets they do an AMAZING job, and to be fair, $120 for infinite play time is a bargain. Guild wars is possibly (if not THE) best priced game on the market; constant updates, and only a one time fee.

If you don't feel you should thank A-net, then I personally don't think you should be playing this game.

Loviatar

Underworld Spelunker

Join Date: Feb 2005

06 May 2007 at 20:47 - 15

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Originally Posted by ogre-mage

Exactly.

Anet doesn't deserve a single thank you. What they do, and the changes the make to the game, are self serving. I don't need constant nerfs to my game, changes that make it less fun for me to play

and you wanting to keep your favorite fun farming exploit intact is not self serving?

just about every change that has helped the casual player was bitterly opposed by status quo players like you including guaranteed rune salvage and the rune trader.

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Honestly, I'm not happy with Anet at all, and seeing these random nerfs blow up in their faces is the only satisfaction I get from an otherwise obnoxious development team.

considering the crap they put up with they are extremely pleasant in return.

druggedchimp

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Jul 2005

06 May 2007 at 21:02 - 16

Suddenly I'm realizing that I've played Guild Wars for about two years... incredible.

Three cheers for Anet, for providing the only game that I simply can't get bored of.

Series

Banned

Join Date: Aug 2006

06 May 2007 at 21:04 - 17

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Originally Posted by Raiin Maker

If you don't feel you should thank A-net, then I personally don't think you should be playing this game.

Explain why Anet deserves to be thanked. Let me quote Zinger:

ArenaNet is a for-profit business. They aren't some charity helping the homeless. I thank ArenaNet by continuing to buy Guild Wars expansions.

mikez himself

Academy Page

Join Date: Apr 2007

London

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06 May 2007 at 21:19 - 18

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Originally Posted by Raiin Maker

You all complain that A-net nerfs your game, however, if A-net were to make it that everyone was amazingly strong, you'd all complain as well.

A-net does an amazing job with Guild Wars. They get £20 per game sold, and thats it, while Blizzard (WoW) gets, around £77 Million a month.

Compared, WoW is awful, it has the worst customer service, and is CONSTANTLY nerfed, it also has the biggest community of whiners i have seen.

With the money Arena-net gets they do an AMAZING job, and to be fair, $120 for infinite play time is a bargain. Guild wars is possibly (if not THE) best priced game on the market; constant updates, and only a one time fee.

If you don't feel you should thank A-net, then I personally don't think you should be playing this game.

amen.

thankyou a-net, for making a great game

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Originally Posted by Series

Explain why Anet deserves to be thanked. Let me quote Zinger:

ArenaNet is a for-profit business. They aren't some charity helping the homeless. I thank ArenaNet by continuing to buy Guild Wars expansions.

either way, wether or not they are profit or non-profit, they made a bloody good game.

Raiin Maker

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Oct 2005

England

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06 May 2007 at 21:22 - 19

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Originally Posted by Series

Explain why Anet deserves to be thanked. Let me quote Zinger:

ArenaNet is a for-profit business. They aren't some charity helping the homeless. I thank ArenaNet by continuing to buy Guild Wars expansions.

Because they could quite easily charge £10 a month (being a PROFIT orginisation)-considering the game is better than WoW, and many other pay monthly games.

However they don't, this for one reason at least is a reason to thank them.

XvArchonvX

Forge Runner

Join Date: Nov 2005

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06 May 2007 at 21:30 - 20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Series

Explain why Anet deserves to be thanked. Let me quote Zinger:

ArenaNet is a for-profit business. They aren't some charity helping the homeless. I thank ArenaNet by continuing to buy Guild Wars expansions.

Because the people who make and run GW are actual human beings. There are a billion and one ways to make money, and it's pretty close minded to believe that A-net spent all their time on GW only because they thought it would make them filthy rich. Whether you want to realize it or not, there are people that work for A-net that have their jobs because they enjoy what they do. This is not to say that everyone at A-net would do what they do even if they didn't get paid, but to believe that profit is the only motivation behind GW is a very close minded perspective.

Also, one should take into account that the more passion a group has about their project, the better the result will be produced. If the community does nothing but piss on A-net, the people that work there will have less motivation to try to make the community happy. This same philosophy has been embraced by enlightened employers. Employees may come to work because they have to, but make their work an enjoyable situation and they will become more productive. Crap on the devs when they try to help the community and you will have less inspiration behind what comes in the future.

There's nothing wrong with productive criticism, but making assumptions that A-net makes it decisions based on apathy or stupidity just because it's not what you agree with is a sad pessimistic oversimplification.

I don't agree with all the changes that A-net has made, but I think that they generally have made their decisions with the player's best interest in mind. Thank you A-net.

ogre-mage

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Apr 2007

Earth.

[HaCK]

N/Me

06 May 2007 at 21:36 - 21

[QUOTE=Loviatar]

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and you wanting to keep your favorite fun farming exploit intact is not self serving?

Did I say that I was upset about exploitation closure? Hell, didn't even hint at it. I don't farm more than once in a while, and I still find the game to be tripe in comparison to what it was before Factions.

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just about every change that has helped the casual player was bitterly opposed by status quo players like you including guaranteed rune salvage and the rune trader.

You have no idea what you're talking about, because you have no idea what I'm talking about. I'm talking about things like skill changes, and the Soul Reaping nerf. Those definitely effect the casual gamer.

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considering the crap they put up with they are extremely pleasant in return.

They have to be.

neshim

Banned

Join Date: Apr 2007

06 May 2007 at 21:39 - 22

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Originally Posted by Raiin Maker

Compared, WoW is awful, it has the worst customer service

Actually, Blizzard support is 100000x better than GW support. Last time I had a major problem with WoW, i was able to resolve it in less than a day. The last time I had a major problem with GW, man it took 2 ******* weeks to get my problem fixed.

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CONSTANTLY nerfed

LMFAO, NO.

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it also has the biggest community of whiners i have seen.

Thats the problem, you haven't seen it. I've been playing WoW since it came out and GW since it came out, GW whining on forums(and in a lot of towns) is a lot more even though WoW has 5 million players more than GW.

greyf0x_f0x

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Jun 2006

UK

DVD Forums [DVDF]

Mo/Me

06 May 2007 at 22:00 - 23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zinger314

A "Thank-You" thread is essentially pointless. Why did you post it if you know that you'll be flamed?

ArenaNet is a for-profit business. They aren't some charity helping the homeless. I thank ArenaNet by continuing to buy Guild Wars expansions.

By that reasoning, no professional deserves thanking for the time or passion that they put into their jobs. I suppose we shouldn't thank firemen and coast guard when they save peoples' lives, since they get paid, huh?

An extreme example perhaps, but just because someone earns their living doing a job, that's not to say that we can't appreciate the time and effort they put into it, and thank them accordingly.

Of course we won't all agree with all the updates to the game, and there have been the odd mistakes here and there, but in my opinion, ANet have done a brilliant job in creating and maintaining Guild Wars over the last two years.

Many thanks ANet, from a satisfied customer

Raiin Maker

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Oct 2005

England

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06 May 2007 at 22:22 - 24

Quote:

Originally Posted by neshim

Actually, Blizzard support is 100000x better than GW support. Last time I had a major problem with WoW, i was able to resolve it in less than a day. The last time I had a major problem with GW, man it took 2 ******* weeks to get my problem fixed.

LMFAO, NO.

Thats the problem, you haven't seen it. I've been playing WoW since it came out and GW since it came out, GW whining on forums(and in a lot of towns) is a lot more even though WoW has 5 million players more than GW.

How in GODS NAME can you make the assumption that i have never played WoW? For your information you are TOTALLY incorrect, i have played WoW, not only that but have played the most nerfed, and one of thehardest to play classes up to level 70.

Even though i now days rarely play, even though i am still paying, i regularly visit the forums, and YES they ARE full of whines, epically when a new patch is announced. In-game support may be better in WoW, but in most cases, Guild Wars dosen't need to be asked, for information, and when it does, i find the customer support to be very friendly, and quick.

If you think WoW isn't full of nerfs, then please take a look at the scheduled update to come, then return here and tell me otherwise.

Most of all do not make assumptions-I have played WoW, and i honestly believe that Guild Wars is better than far, and i would go as far as saying that if Guild Wars needed money i would happily pay £10 a month for it.

neshim

Banned

Join Date: Apr 2007

06 May 2007 at 22:26 - 25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raiin Maker

How in GODS NAME can you make the assumption that i have never played WoW? For your information you are TOTALLY incorrect, i have played WoW, not only that but have played the most nerfed, and one of thehardest to play classes up to level 70.

Even though i now days rarely play, even though i am still paying, i regularly visit the forums, and YES they ARE full of whines, epically when a new patch is announced. In-game support may be better in WoW, but in most cases, Guild Wars dosen't need to be asked, for information, and when it does, i find the customer support to be very friendly, and quick.

If you think WoW isn't full of nerfs, then please take a look at the scheduled update to come, then return here and tell me otherwise.

Most of all do not make assumptions-I have played WoW, and i honestly believe that Guild Wars is better than far, and i would go as far as saying that if Guild Wars needed money i would happily pay £10 a month for it.

When you become neutral in the WoW vs GW war, instead of siding with GW all of the time, then come back and post.

Raiin Maker

Wilds Pathfinder

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England

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06 May 2007 at 22:28 - 26

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Originally Posted by neshim

When you become neutral in the WoW vs GW war, instead of siding with GW all of the time, then come back and post.

Why would i become neutral when i believe that Guild Wars is a better game?

neshim

Banned

Join Date: Apr 2007

06 May 2007 at 22:31 - 27

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Originally Posted by Raiin Maker

Why would i become neutral when i believe that Guild Wars is a better game?

Because you need to realize guild wars isn't better than anything(I'm not saying wow is better), unless you are talking about GRAPHICS. If Guild Wars didn't have good graphics, it would just be another ****** game in the market.

Raiin Maker

Wilds Pathfinder

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England

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06 May 2007 at 22:43 - 28

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Originally Posted by neshim

Because you need to realize guild wars isn't better than anything(I'm not saying wow is better), unless you are talking about GRAPHICS. If Guild Wars didn't have good graphics, it would just be another ****** game in the market.

However i feel that this is incorrect, i have played pretty much all the major, MMORPG's and RPG's out there, and i feel, that Guild Wars has to be, my favorite overall MMO out there.

neshim

Banned

Join Date: Apr 2007

06 May 2007 at 22:48 - 29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raiin Maker

However i feel that this is incorrect, i have played pretty much all the major, MMORPG's and RPG's out there, and i feel, that Guild Wars has to be, my favorite overall MMO out there.

However I feel that this is incorrect, I have played pretty much all the major, MMORPG's and RPG's out there, and I feel, that guild wars is not the best there is out there.

Taurucis

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Jul 2006

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06 May 2007 at 22:48 - 30

Thank you ANET for giving Nightfall a proper combat music system. It doesn't start up at the slightest Snow Wolf attacking you.

Thank you ANET for making Margonites and Flesh Golems (minion) so adorable... and making most male characters very handsome.

Come on guys please do not flame... this guy just wants some positive comments for ANET. Is there any harm in that?

cce

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Feb 2005

06 May 2007 at 23:02 - 31

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Originally Posted by Taurucis

Thank you ANET for giving Nightfall a proper combat music system. It doesn't start up at the slightest Snow Wolf attacking you.

I just want an *off* switch for the combat music.

enchanted_joker

Pre-Searing Cadet

Join Date: Mar 2007

Netherlands

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Mo/W

07 May 2007 at 00:22 - 32

Thanx for this great game, i played it for almost a year and still enjoy it every day.

KANE OG

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07 May 2007 at 00:29 - 33

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Originally Posted by dopple

oh! Another useless "give Anet a break" thread! Nothing to see here, next thread please...

You got that right.

KANE

Miss Persephone

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Nov 2005

07 May 2007 at 01:00 - 34

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Originally Posted by XvArchonvX

Because the people who make and run GW are actual human beings. There are a billion and one ways to make money, and it's pretty close minded to believe that A-net spent all their time on GW only because they thought it would make them filthy rich. Whether you want to realize it or not, there are people that work for A-net that have their jobs because they enjoy what they do. This is not to say that everyone at A-net would do what they do even if they didn't get paid, but to believe that profit is the only motivation behind GW is a very close minded perspective.

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Originally Posted by greyf0x_f0x

By that reasoning, no professional deserves thanking for the time or passion that they put into their jobs. I suppose we shouldn't thank firemen and coast guard when they save peoples' lives, since they get paid, huh?

An extreme example perhaps, but just because someone earns their living doing a job, that's not to say that we can't appreciate the time and effort they put into it, and thank them accordingly.

Eloquent and intelligent responses to the OP, and I agree entirely. ANet is obviously composed of a lot of people who love gaming, who love GW, and who want to make it as enjoyable an experience as possible. Anyone who doubts that should watch the DVD that comes with the Nightfall Collectors Edition.

I found myself getting a bit disillusioned with GW, after spending far too much time playing the game, and browsing the boards here. I went looking for other online games to satisfy my gaming cravings. And actually, I didn't find anything that ever came close to GW in terms of enjoyment.

I think a lot of the unhappy GW gamers should take a step back and try gain some perspective. Go check out some other stuff. GW is constantly evolving, and it isn't possible that a single game can cater to everyone's tastes, all the time. I think ANet have done a great deal to make the game more enjoyable for the majority of players, myself included. I loved it when I started playing two years ago, and I still love it now. That doesn't mean I don't still have my criticisms; no game could ever be perfect. But GW is the closest any game has ever come for me.

I'd like to thank the team at ANet for making such a great game, for having the creativity and enthusiasm to implement loads of great new features, and for actually listening and having a dialogue with the fans.

Envious

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Dec 2006

13N/144E FoKai

07 May 2007 at 01:23 - 35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Miss Persephone

I think a lot of the unhappy GW gamers should take a step back and try gain some perspective. Go check out some other stuff. GW is constantly evolving, and it isn't possible that a single game can cater to everyone's tastes, all the time. I think ANet have done a great deal to make the game more enjoyable for the majority of players, myself included. I loved it when I started playing two years ago, and I still love it now. That doesn't mean I don't still have my criticisms; no game could ever be perfect. But GW is the closest any game has ever come for me.

Well put. I was one of those unhappy GW players when loot scaling was introduced. But, with patience and perseverance, I have a reason to continue to play GW. Sometimes things can't always go the way you wanted, it just doesn't work that way. Change can either be good or bad, it all depends on the person.

On-Topic:
I've been wanting to say this since I first bought Prophecies when it first came out. Been playing it since then, except when I took a 7 month break for Runescape...WTH?!!

Thank You Anet for such a great game! Keep it up.

Kalki

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Dec 2005

Summoners of Forgotten Gods

W/Mo

07 May 2007 at 01:49 - 36

I have absolutely no problem with thanking Anet every chance I get. If you don't want to say a simple "thank you", then please GTFO of this thread and go cry your little eyes out somewhere else.

Thank you Anet for going above and beyond what is required of you to support this great game, and most of all NOT raping our wallets like so many other online games do these days. Thanks for HM, extra storage, etc... it's all great! Keep it coming! Of course there's still room for improvement in Guild Wars, but with every patch I feel like the game is getting 1 step closer to perfection. Call me paranoid but sometimes I really think the devs read my mind somehow, and make this game just for me. Every change and addition makes sense to me. When you added pet controls, heroes, titles, promised to increase the level cap in GW2, etc... all these things made me happy, because I wished for them before they came. Even when something gets nerfed there's usually good reason for it. I can't wait to see what the people of Anet have in the works for both GWEN and GW2.

mazik

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Mar 2007

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07 May 2007 at 02:07 - 37

Quote:

Originally Posted by neshim

Actually, Blizzard support is 100000x better than GW support. Last time I had a major problem with WoW, i was able to resolve it in less than a day. The last time I had a major problem with GW, man it took 2 ******* weeks to get my problem fixed.

LMFAO, NO.

Thats the problem, you haven't seen it. I've been playing WoW since it came out and GW since it came out, GW whining on forums(and in a lot of towns) is a lot more even though WoW has 5 million players more than GW.

Then go play WoW...I haven't seen you post anything useful anywhere on these boards except for 'I hate A-Net for no specified reason'. This thread is for people who have enjoyed Guild Wars, realizing that A-Net is an organization made up of people who love to get a thanks every once in a while as much as we all do. If you really don't feel that A-Net doesn't deserve you to take 30 seconds out of your day and post a simple 'thank you, A-Net', then maybe you should stop playing and just leave these boards for people who actually desire to play the game and enjoy the community.

If you do not wish to thank A-Net then this thread is not for you, please just leave it.

Zinger314

Debbie Downer

Join Date: May 2006

N/Me

07 May 2007 at 02:11 - 38

I'm just going to add one thing: I find it ironic that the people who are complaning about the complaning are more vocal than the people complaining about the "thank-you's." I think there have been more posts of the former than the latter. Just a point of comment.

Bryant Again

Hall Hero

Join Date: Feb 2006

07 May 2007 at 02:41 - 39

There are more flames than thanks in this thread, smells like a close to me...

With that being said, I'm going to be thankful for this:

ANet, thank you so much for the kick-ass animation. It's a very big nitpick of mine - I can't even play Oblivion a whole lot because of it has bad animation.

So thank you for that, I hope they continue to have such kick-ass animation in GW2. Or else I, personally, will be very upset...

Gaile Gray

ArenaNet

Join Date: Feb 2005

07 May 2007 at 04:50 - 40

Thanks for the very pleasant thread, Mazik. And thanks for your comments, too, Amon Warrior, Shadow Kurd, hallomik, Raiin Maker, Loviatar, druggedchimp, mikez himself, XvArchonvX (there is a lot of wisdom in what you said), greyf0x_f0x, Taurucis, enchanted_joker, Miss Persephone (great comments on perspective), Envious, Kalki, and Bryant Again.

We know you buy the game; we don't claim to be a charity, and we're not going to suggest that anyone "owes" us a word of thanks. However, kindness costs nothing, and words of thanks, of fondness for what we work on, and of support for the projects and the team are more than just heart-warming, they provide true inspiration and make us want to do better and give more in the future.

Thank you all, in return!