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Join Date: Mar 2006

We Couldn't Figure Out A Name [LMAO]

W/N

25 Aug 2007 at 14:12 - 1

I for one am growing a little tired of the negativity being directed toward what looks at it's core to be a marvelous expansion of an already truly fantastic game!

If you share this sentiment, feel free to post your praise here. Nothing negative pls, there's plenty of room in this forum for you to dump your trash elsewhere

My favorite aspect so far? The solo missions and contests. Boxing was pure sugary bliss (and the inclusion of the abilities into our actual Ig skill bar genius, imo) and the Bison contest was a lovely little challenge and a good tutorial for less experienced players to find counters for the different classes in game.

So far I'm absolutely adoring the expansion.

Lord Feathers

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Jan 2007

ROAR - Rangers of Ascalon Return

R/P

25 Aug 2007 at 14:22 - 2

* claps *

About time but I'm afraid the majority of the community here simply enjoys to complain. I agree with you in that the expansion is going to rock. Sure there are a few things I'm not liking but hell you can't make everyone happy and I'll give them 4 stars. I just can't give 5 stars though there's always room for improvement.

New Pets - Love em

Story Line - They knocked themselves out this time Great job !

New items / Skins - From what I've seen thus far very impressed !

Bryant Again

Hall Hero

Join Date: Feb 2006

25 Aug 2007 at 14:24 - 3

I'll wait til the expansion rolls in. We'll see then.

Elnai

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Jul 2006

Top Rating Loss Guild 5/25

Maybe.. I don't really know.

R/

25 Aug 2007 at 14:25 - 4

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lord Feathers

* claps *

About time but I'm afraid the majority of the community here simply enjoys to complain. I agree with you in that the expansion is going to rock. Sure there are a few things I'm not liking but hell you can't make everyone happy and I'll give them 4 stars. I just can't give 5 stars though there's always room for improvement.

New Pets - Love em

Story Line - They knocked themselves out this time Great job !

New items / Skins - From what I've seen thus far very impressed ! Well he pretty much said everything i was going to say, including the community of whiners

.

Great expansion, even in just the first little bit of it.

IamI

Academy Page

Join Date: Nov 2005

R/

25 Aug 2007 at 14:37 - 5

The Hall of Monuments will probably be altered in a future update anyways. I find it pointless to complain about something that could seriously take a long time of play to set-up(that was the plan anyways). Sure, there are some obvious flaws, but respect the fact that this a preview of an expansion supposedly meant to be the sole connection between GW1 and GW2. We've only seen a part of the whole thus far.

As far as the new stuff goes, I'm slightly impressed. Some of the skins and skills could use some work, but it looks great as far as my opinion goes.

Pale-Dim

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Oct 2006

Field Of Dreams

E/Me

25 Aug 2007 at 14:43 - 6

I have really been enjoying the expansion. It feels so much like the first game. The expansive areas that allow you to look around and feel like you are there is great to see return. The dungeons are very well put together and look as stunning as expected. I like the new mini games that bring new elements to the normal go here kill this scenario. The destroyers are an interesting race that annoys the heck out of my SF ele

i have adapted to taking an air ele instead into dungeons.

I am liking what ive seen and if its any indicatation on whats to come then i think we are all in for a great ride.

Good job to all involved in creating this great expansion

WarKaster

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Dec 2006

Los Angeles

SlingBlades

D/Mo

25 Aug 2007 at 14:43 - 7

I just can't figure out why everyone is complaining...its friggin preview weekend.
75% of the content is locked and people are already find crap to complain about. I like it so far. But like BryantAgain I am going to reserve final judgment until the full game actually goes live.

thunderai

Community Works Moderator

Join Date: Jan 2007

USA

Centre of the Aerodrome

R/Mo

25 Aug 2007 at 14:47 - 8

Quote:

Originally Posted by WarKaster

I just can't figure out why everyone is complaining...its friggin preview weekend.
75% of the content is locked and people are already find crap to complain about. I like it so far. But like BryantAgain I am going to reserve final judgment until the full game actually goes live. I think the problem is the chicken and the egg. You can not expect to have great sales from a poor pre-view weekend if the content in the pre-vioew weekend is not good. The pre-view weekend really needs to highlite all the expansion has to offer, which is alot to ask.

In my opinion, the expansion is good. I enjoy the zones, the heros, and everything else....minius the HoM. the HoM is why I wanted the expansion to show and see the titles I have earned over the years recognized, none are. Because of this GWEN as a whole is a large disapointment, even though all the other PvE stuff is amazing.

I just find it insulting that a PvE expansion only cares about PvP accomplsiuhments. Slap. In. The. Face.

Kakumei

Forge Runner

Join Date: Jul 2005

Grind is subjective

learn this please

25 Aug 2007 at 15:04 - 9

I'm thoroughly enjoying myself--I, personally, am quite excited to purchase EotN when it's released. The environments are lovely, the dungeons are pretty much my ideal balance of length, difficulty, and fun, and the minigames are addictive as all hell.

While there are certainly some negative points (the current state of the Hall of Monuments springs to mind) it certainly doesn't outweigh the incredible amount of fun I'm having.

jackie

/retired

Join Date: Dec 2005

On the Beach

25 Aug 2007 at 15:26 - 10

Exploring new places is just pure awesomeness to the limit. Especially dungeons, they are filled with atmosphere... Haven't yet had a chance to try those mini-games but they sound quite interesting

Yanman.be

Banned

Join Date: Dec 2005

Belgium

[ROSE]

A/

25 Aug 2007 at 15:32 - 11

Art team did a superb job.

Durin_Kane

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Nov 2006

25 Aug 2007 at 15:35 - 12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yanman.be

Art team did a superb job. As usuall ^^. Seriously Anet has one sick art team

Oofus

Forge Runner

Join Date: Feb 2006

I could tell you, but then I'd have to kill you.

Cold Hard [CASH]

25 Aug 2007 at 16:06 - 13

I think ANet has done a fantastic job on this. For an expansion, they certainly took it to the limit. The sheer amount of content it appears to contain seems to, at least, rival that of any of the other full campaigns. The art, story line, and mechanics are superb. Still not thrilled with the whole inscription thing, but that's a discussion for another thread ( or 10 ).

So far so good though. Thumbs up from me.

leeky baby

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Nov 2005

Surrey University

Starting to play again... need a guild

W/E

25 Aug 2007 at 16:23 - 14

ya its reallly gd, wish there was more to this preivew though, i had done all quests and dudgeons in 1 day xD maybe i played too much

GJ anet

Ninna

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Apr 2005

Northeast USA

Guilded Rose

Me/

25 Aug 2007 at 16:43 - 15

Quote:

Originally Posted by thunderai

The pre-view weekend really needs to highlite all the expansion has to offer, which is alot to ask. Preview is only a tease - nothing more

Nightfall preview was limited to newbie island
- you could not access the level20 content, which was majority of game

The Great Al

Forge Runner

Join Date: Jun 2005

ALOA

E/Me

25 Aug 2007 at 16:49 - 16

Outside of the HoM, I don't really see many people complaining. I mean, remember when HM came out? I think the majority of the people really like it.

street peddler

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Apr 2007

25 Aug 2007 at 16:50 - 17

Quote:

Originally Posted by thunderai

I think the problem is the chicken and the egg. You can not expect to have great sales from a poor pre-view weekend if the content in the pre-vioew weekend is not good. The pre-view weekend really needs to highlite all the expansion has to offer, which is alot to ask.

In my opinion, the expansion is good. I enjoy the zones, the heros, and everything else....minius the HoM. the HoM is why I wanted the expansion to show and see the titles I have earned over the years recognized, none are. Because of this GWEN as a whole is a large disapointment, even though all the other PvE stuff is amazing.

I just find it insulting that a PvE expansion only cares about PvP accomplsiuhments. Slap. In. The. Face. PVE titles are disabled for preview weekend im 99% sure.

Fr_3_aK

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Dec 2005

Australia

25 Aug 2007 at 16:55 - 18

I love it, they've continued the trend of making GWs a Diablo 2 game in 3D. EotN = Act 5, Diablo 2

<3

the fricken maps are the big winners for me. Nice open spaces, the mountain ranges are actually mountainous, trees have snow on them, the lake has a lochness monster frozen in it, beautiful.

And the dungeons... so good to finally experience a decent dungeon grind in GWs. They look good too.

Monsters are finally fun to fight, they put up a good effort and try to kill you for once. I've played the whole preview with all heros/henchmen and i cant fault it. Right balance of difficulty vs progress speed.
The best part about the monsters is that they have group builds. Fevered Dreams + Virulence = LOL. Not only that but the monsters have the FOTM builds of days past. It's kinda like a mini GVG everytime u fight a mob. I love it.

You've made a bloody winner here Anet.

Zorgy

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Jun 2007

Paris, France

[any]

W/Me

25 Aug 2007 at 17:37 - 19

Just keep on doin it ANET.....congrats & may the force be with you till we die

( the later would be best...)

...And for the never satisfied people I suggest you to download those famous songs.....

1/- "The long & whining road" from George Harisson.
2/- "You cant always get what you want" from the Rolling Pebbles.
3/- "I can get no...satisfaction" from the same Rolling Pebbles.

An alternative way...simple wise advice: leave GW & buy WoW....as Blizzard is ripping you off...you will not complain.

Keifru

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Aug 2007

[Meep] Biscuit of Dewm

D/

25 Aug 2007 at 17:42 - 20

Cross-classed enemies.

'Nuff said.

Keifru

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Aug 2007

[Meep] Biscuit of Dewm

D/

25 Aug 2007 at 17:42 - 21

Cross-classed enemies.

'Nuff said.

jackie

/retired

Join Date: Dec 2005

On the Beach

25 Aug 2007 at 17:54 - 22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keifru

Cross-classed enemies.

'Nuff said. Little Thom using Firestorm in the Norn dual ftw

I seriously nearly dropped my jaw when I saw that

Kinn

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Apr 2007

Englandshire, England.

The International Association of Mending Wammos

R/

25 Aug 2007 at 17:57 - 23

Yeah it rocks awesomely. Only crit is that now I can run with 3 searing flames heroes all at once, most mobs are dead before I've even landed my broadhead arrow...

I think i'm gonna have to deliberately handicap my heroes until hard mode is unlocked.

lyra_song

Hell's Protector

Join Date: Oct 2005

R/Mo

25 Aug 2007 at 18:00 - 24

I love how all the NPCs talk. ^_^ so much nicer!

iridescentfyre

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Mar 2006

W/

25 Aug 2007 at 18:34 - 25

Quote:

Originally Posted by jackie

Little Thom using Firestorm in the Norn dual ftw

I seriously nearly dropped my jaw when I saw that Heh, fortunately by the time I tried the tournament I was expecting dual professions. What first surprised me were Charr Blademasters with Conjure Flame, and Charr Flameshielders with Aegis and Meteor Shower.. a nasty surprise for my interrupt ranger.

Personally I've not had any reason to complain about EotN. Yet for some reason whenever an expansion/sequel/campaign comes out for a game that's been around for a while, there's a tendency for players to absolutely hate it. I've noticed this phenomenon in other games, movie franchises, television series, etc.

Engel the Fallen

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Jun 2005

Mo/Me

25 Aug 2007 at 18:42 - 26

I have one issue with the game and that is the cap on PvE skills. And well my personal wish for faction with groups to be account based.

Outside of that, I hated the factions preview, hated the nightfall preview, but LOVE this preview. This is what Guild Wars should have been IMO from the second expansion. Mobs working together instead of just massive ones with overpowered skills. Interesting quests and NPCs. New mission system is awesome, and rewards for repeating missions.

My biggest complain is just when GW is looking up finally, it is being abandoned.

Was planning on getting this game just to finish the series but you know expecting another dull boring game. Shocked I was proved wrong so far.

Zorgy

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Jun 2007

Paris, France

[any]

W/Me

25 Aug 2007 at 19:00 - 27

"...But like BryantAgain I am going to reserve final judgment until the full game actually goes live." hehehehehehe....

I dont understand very well

this means that the full game, according to you, could be worst than this preview ???? why are you so suspicious ? I am curious to read your argumentation. I know that some people expect too much.

englitdaudelin

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Jul 2006

East Coast

Soldier's Union [SU]

N/Me

25 Aug 2007 at 19:45 - 28

I'm not far--just into Norn areas--and I'm impressed. Screw impressed, I'm stoked. The Mountains: awesome. Just jaw-droppingly gorgeous scenery. Vekk the Asura is well-done, too. The added cutscenes to develop the storyline are great--cutscenes in Mid-QUEST for cryin' out loud! How cool is that! I've tried three of the new skills--the wolf aura, the bear aura, and the Ebon Assassin support--and they are pretty darn fun.

Plus, Gwen's kinda purdy. xoxox.

Well done, A-net!

the_jos

Forge Runner

Join Date: Jun 2006

Hard Mode Legion [HML]

N/

25 Aug 2007 at 20:11 - 29

Ok, I have people that can bitch a lot in my guild, but so far, I have not heard a single bad thing about the game.

Most special moments so far:
- Frozen trees in dungeon (they look awesome)
- Kilroy in Jaga Moraine (the fun began with accepting the quest)

There are lots of little things to see. And one guildie said he found the shiverpeaks look like Norway.

sindex

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Aug 2006

California

Swords of Night & Day [SWRD]

25 Aug 2007 at 20:52 - 30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yanman.be

Art team did a superb job. That is no joke, you take a look around with the environment and it’s just spectacular. I mean they went all out on it. There are even hidden places that look amazing. You can even tell some of the programmers had fun as well with this expansion.. I mean all together EotN is a totally different monster.

From that, I will leave my praise to that; till the full game actually comes out.

jzupko

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Aug 2006

25 Aug 2007 at 21:10 - 31

To echo a number of previous comments, EotN has really, really impressed me so far. I love the little touches. Henchies chatting with one another in Outposts instead of just standing in a line - Cynn throwing a fit while Mhenlo is talking to Lina in Olafstead. *chuckles* The quests are interesting and fun, monsters mix things up - the one-on-one tournament against characters is just awesome, just from a Lore perspective. I lost several of these battles because I was too distracted trying to read the crowd one-liners.

Kilroy is just awesome. For what's important to my tastes, I have no complaints.

katherinetheblood

Academy Page

Join Date: Aug 2007

Highland Tsunami [HT]

N/Mo

25 Aug 2007 at 21:35 - 32

People just don't understand that this is a teaser! Its like having someone watch a trailer of a movie and expecting to see the whole movie in it! It just no fun to see the whole thing. Personally, my favorite thing was to see that my tallest character, Katherine, got dwarfed by the Norn. It was so funny to see Katherine having to look up at someone! I didn't explore much yet, I was going through the rest of it with a friend but at least they are giving us more time to earn our PVE titles! Being stuck at 99% Tyrian Cartographer is a pain...I must find the rest of the areas! *twitch* I have hall of monuments unlocked at least, so Im good for when it comes out.

Bryant Again

Hall Hero

Join Date: Feb 2006

25 Aug 2007 at 21:58 - 33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zorgy

I dont understand very well

this means that the full game, according to you, could be worst than this preview ???? Even though it's not likely, are you saying it's impossible that it could be worse?

Hyper.nl

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Oct 2006

Defending Fort Aspenwood

E/

25 Aug 2007 at 22:45 - 34

Yeah, I complained a bit here and there *cough* minipets *cough*, but overall I think the Eye of the North is truly amazing.

I'm looking my eyes out to the marvellous scenery in the Far Shiverpeaks and the dungeons. I love the new quests which are highly challenging for me but not impossible though. I also very much like the better quest rewards.

My compliments go to the level designers / architects and the engine programmers who made possible the greatly increased graphics. Great job ANet!

I also like the new titles and I started hunting some Norn points.

moriz

??ber t??k-n??sh'??n

Join Date: Jan 2006

Canada

R/

25 Aug 2007 at 23:39 - 35

biggest praise i have? i followed a bunny into a pretty cave with a glowy tree stump. just as i was appreciating the scenery, i got zerg-rushed by 2089345703947283509238 monsters.

biggest WTF moment i have? my ranger is about as tall as ogden.

ember2inferno

Academy Page

Join Date: Oct 2006

Australia

Mo/

25 Aug 2007 at 23:48 - 36

Absolutely loving the dungeons, and all the titles, it's great!

Really, I couldn't be happier. My goal is to play the GAME, not get 1337 in HoM.

rohara

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Nov 2006

Rt/

25 Aug 2007 at 23:48 - 37

i'm having a blast with eotn so far! the norn tournament is completely addictive (and lawl @ the builds the npcs use. hamstorm ftw!). the dwarf boxing is hella fun. the art for everything looks great. the dungeons are awesome. not much to QQ about cept for HoM and title grind, but i suspect that'll be fixed soon enough. overall i'm very happy

Winstar

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Feb 2006

London

26 Aug 2007 at 00:03 - 38

I haven't had a chance to play more than a few hours on Friday, but I have to say I'm looking forward to the game. I really liked the feel of the PvE areas and story and such and I haven't really PvE'd in quite some time. Maybe it just reminds me of the Tyria and the first game.

Malice Black

Site Legend

Join Date: Oct 2005

26 Aug 2007 at 00:05 - 39

Atrophy = FTW

Daenara

Bad Romance

Join Date: May 2006

Aussie Trolling Crew HQ - Grand Matron

Mo/

26 Aug 2007 at 00:37 - 40

I love how beautiful it looks, the scenery is making me explore despite the lack of a cartography title! Way to go art guys, it's just beautiful.

The dungeons are just ftw, I think they're the perfect balance of difficult and reward. I loved how we need to think a little bit differently to get through, the only thing I can suggest is that level map makes it too easy! The atmosphere in the dungeons is incredible... I just love the Sorrows Furnace feel in some of them.

They've obviously put so much effort into this game, the rabbits were just awesome! I was chasing those silly things down to get a screeny of them, and well... we know what happens.

(And if you don't, I suggest you go find some rabbits and chase them!)

This preview has made me very excited for when the full game goes live! Brilliant Job ANET, cookies and martinis for all! <3