Don't ask how I came up with this thought, but I'm just looking for opinions and thoughts from anyone who reads this thread.
This thread will mostly reflect something I don't think many people have thought about for GW2: The language and wording.
What do I mean by this? "Curse" words such as damn and bastard.
You don't see them in Guild Wars (unless I'm blind...), but is it possible to think GW2 will push a little into that area of words? I was just wondering if you'd want to see this kind of language in GW2, or just keep it "friendly" with the wording.
EDIT: I must be blind for overlooking Damned Clerics and Kessex Peak.
Also, I'm prepared for the random GO RED ENGINE stuff. If it occurs, I can't help it, so blah blah blah.
Thank you for reading this thread.
The Language Of Guild Wars
StormDragonZ
garethporlest18
I don't care either way. Anet should keep it smart though.
Absolute Destiny
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Originally Posted by StormDragonZ
You don't see them in Guild Wars (unless I'm blind...), but is it possible to think GW2 will push a little into that area of words? I was just wondering if you'd want to see this kind of language in GW2, or just keep it "friendly" with the wording.
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Rurik says "Balthazar be damned" in the Ruins of Surmia cutscene...
Inger
ever hear of damned clerics? lol
i always found it ironic how they were censored in the chat
i always found it ironic how they were censored in the chat
MisterB
http://gw.gamewikis.org/wiki/Damned_Cleric
If you have the chat filter on, this enemy is censored if you call the target.
GW has a few "bastard swords," but none of them are labeled as such.
http://gw.gamewikis.org/wiki/Lesser_Highlander_Blade is one example of a bastard sword, off the top of my head.
I don't think it makes sense to include more curse words, since doing so will increase the ESRB rating. ANet wants return customers, and I don't see why they would go above a "Teen" rating like they have now.
If you have the chat filter on, this enemy is censored if you call the target.
GW has a few "bastard swords," but none of them are labeled as such.
http://gw.gamewikis.org/wiki/Lesser_Highlander_Blade is one example of a bastard sword, off the top of my head.
I don't think it makes sense to include more curse words, since doing so will increase the ESRB rating. ANet wants return customers, and I don't see why they would go above a "Teen" rating like they have now.
Bryant Again
Kessex Peak is also censored in chat : )
The Bard
there's no reason why they'd want to use bad language in their game... unless they want to keep people from buying the game.
cursing in general just proves a persons inability to use the language... =/
cursing in general just proves a persons inability to use the language... =/
Dallcingi
Ya just turn the filter on lol.
blurmedia
Captain ***mang
Operative 14
If it's not necessary I wouldn't want them to add it.
That being said however, if it is a descriptive, such as Damned Cleric, or to convey emotion, such as Balthazar be damned, I think that's okay. I wouldn't want some character running around using f*** every other word though. Overall, I think they strike a good balance in the game as it is now.
That being said however, if it is a descriptive, such as Damned Cleric, or to convey emotion, such as Balthazar be damned, I think that's okay. I wouldn't want some character running around using f*** every other word though. Overall, I think they strike a good balance in the game as it is now.
Jecht Scye
The language they use now is fine. I wouldn't want them to amp it up.
LeoX
Well if they introduced more crude language then it would push up the rating, this would maybe mean that there would be a new audience, a one which is more mature in age.
It's fine as it is i think, though. Language like that i think is better in single player games or at least not MMOs.
It's fine as it is i think, though. Language like that i think is better in single player games or at least not MMOs.
Nadia Roark
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Originally Posted by The Bard
there's no reason why they'd want to use bad language in their game... unless they want to keep people from buying the game.
cursing in general just proves a persons inability to use the language... =/ |
Kusandaa
Eh, I don't mind the language used, but I find it hilarious that Anet censors their own stuff (such as Damned Cleric). Wouldn't mind a higher rating, I stumbled upon one of these genitalia-drawing 12-year-old earlier...
Dr Strangelove
While I would certainly prefer an M-rated game with exploding Charr and a potty-mouthed Rurik, it's not going to happen because it's not as profitable.
RhanoctJocosa
People actually play with their filter on? lol?
jon0592
A Sticky Situation
blah blah blah blah blah corsair seamen blah blah blah
blah blah blah blah blah corsair seamen blah blah blah
RPGmaniac
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Originally Posted by Operative 14
If it's not necessary I wouldn't want them to add it.
That being said however, if it is a descriptive, such as Damned Cleric, or to convey emotion, such as Balthazar be damned, I think that's okay. I wouldn't want some character running around using f*** every other word though. Overall, I think they strike a good balance in the game as it is now. |
Kusandaa
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Originally Posted by RhanoctJocosa
People actually play with their filter on? lol?
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NathanMurray
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Originally Posted by Absolute Destiny
Rurik says "Balthazar be damned" in the Ruins of Surmia cutscene...
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DaCatInDaHat
I don't think that having GW2 filled with cursing would have any positive affect at all. Most people, young or old, are playing GW for fun and (sometimes) relaxation. They are not playing to listen to cursing. Also, it does not help diologue or storyline to have cursing.....so, why?
MithranArkanere
I find more vexing a polite speech trying to harm than a dirt-mouthed one.
Biostem
There are different levels of curses. Saying "damn" or "son of a bitch" isn't all that bad, IMO. I don't think there's a need for any NPCs to be dropping the f-bomb, though. You can get anger and frustration across w/o such strong language.
As pointed out by others, by using such strong language, you move into the M-rating, which in turn could end up reducing overall sales (doesn't Walmart have a policy against mature games?).
As pointed out by others, by using such strong language, you move into the M-rating, which in turn could end up reducing overall sales (doesn't Walmart have a policy against mature games?).
Dr Strangelove
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Originally Posted by DaCatInDaHat
I don't think that having GW2 filled with cursing would have any positive affect at all. Most people, young or old, are playing GW for fun and (sometimes) relaxation. They are not playing to listen to cursing. Also, it does not help diologue or storyline to have cursing.....so, why?
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There's an important difference between making an effort to use curse words, and using them as a normal part of speech.
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As pointed out by others, by using such strong language, you move into the M-rating, which in turn could end up reducing overall sales (doesn't Walmart have a policy against mature games?).
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sevendash
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Originally Posted by The Bard
cursing in general just proves a persons inability to use the language... =/
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You can't see me
I believe they should use the language that is suitable for the situation. Sure, there would be a lot more cursing from soldiers in battle, which IMO would be a tad more realistic, but not going overboard, versus writing the NPC text:
"G'day you F*cking B*st*rd, what the F*ck do you want?"
"G'day you F*cking B*st*rd, what the F*ck do you want?"
Taurucis
Quoting some quote I heard...
If you curse all the time, it begins to lose its effect. It becomes just another everyday word. And a vulgar one at that.
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Abedeus
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Originally Posted by Taurucis
If you curse all the time, it begins to lose its effect. It becomes just another everyday word. And a vulgar one at that.
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Or one of the older episodes, when people say ,,$hit'' about 110 times (there is a counter on the screen, so people know when the say it) and finally they got super BORED with it. And they almost destroyed the world, but I ain't spoiling your fun by watching.
Operative 14
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Originally Posted by Dr Strangelove
Most adults curse fairly often in casual speech.
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creelie
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Originally Posted by blurmedia
Captain ***mang
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Dr Strangelove
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Originally Posted by Operative 14
Though I think its important in that case to make the distinction between the definition of 'adults' based on chronological age versus mental age.
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Alleji
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Originally Posted by creelie
Captain Quimang is hilarious. Of all the anglophones on Earth who know what that word means (very few), the vast majority probably learned it from the GW chat filter.
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What does it mean?
N E D M
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Originally Posted by Danika Zu Heltzer
Lyssa be damned! I didn't see that coming!
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arcanemacabre
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Originally Posted by Dr Strangelove
Ok, I'll qualify that. I have never met an adult who doesn't occasionally sprinkle curse words into their vocabulary. There's a huge difference between swearing every other word, and swearing when appropriate.
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Hailey Anne
Doesnt Vekk say Damn Bukkah?
Angelic Upstart
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Originally Posted by jon0592
A Sticky Situation
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Would a gore filled expletive heavy GW 2 appeal ?.........yeah for me it would, but Anet will want to cater for a broader audience so it will i think probably stay as is ...
enishicz
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Originally Posted by MisterB
I don't think it makes sense to include more curse words, since doing so will increase the ESRB rating. ANet wants return customers, and I don't see why they would go above a "Teen" rating like they have now.
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Pleikki
Some boss names and Some word like "vihu" is sensored in chat FTW
Meat Axe
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' chuckles to himself '
Would a gore filled expletive heavy GW 2 appeal ?.........yeah for me it would, but Anet will want to cater for a broader audience so it will i think probably stay as is ... |
Bare in mind that it also depends on the era. Judging by the medieval era that GW is set in, "damn" and "bloody" are probably incredibly offensive pieces of profanity. The words we use today to swear were either perfectly innocent words at some point in history, or just didn't exist until recently.
Angelic Upstart
Yeah agreed, whilst i stated expletive heavy, i didnt mean 'f' words and the like, just profanity that reflected the time period the game was set in.
That said i dont have any issues with the language as it stands.
That said i dont have any issues with the language as it stands.