By now, we've all heard the news that Gaile is changing roles in AreaNet. I think the farewell ceremony this weekend should end with the permanent placement of a small frog statue in LA to commemorate the occasion.
GM's are a vital part of any online game, bridging the gap between the devs and the community. I think it fitting that the world in which we play reflects the history of that community. This is an occasion of note, and a simple remembrance in the form of a statue would be in order. No effect on gameplay, no new tradeable items to upset the economy, just a simple decoration.
Edit: at the time of this posting, the news of Andrew Patrick changing roles had not yet been posted on the main site. His contributions to the PvP game have been every bit as important as Gaile's efforts in PvE. Similar honors are definitely called for. However I recommend starting a new thread for that topic. We're not playing favorites here, or trying to deprive anyone else of their well earned glory. I leave that issue to people who play more PvP than I do. They are the most familiar with his work and are better suited to recommend how he should be recognized. Now that it's been said, please keep the thread on topic.
Edited by Celestial Beaver: Title changed to reflect thread content.
New Monument. Monument to Gaile Gray.
Vlatro
chozodude
/signed =D i like the idea
ill like it even more if something happens when you /kneel near it
ill like it even more if something happens when you /kneel near it
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[Morkai]
That would be quite cool actually.
I think a Stone Statue of Gaile's Character in the Centre of LA would be quite awesome.
/signed
I think a Stone Statue of Gaile's Character in the Centre of LA would be quite awesome.
/signed
DJCoastal
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/signed =D i like the idea
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on topic, yea... we need something that will stand out forever to comemorate her forever. she did a damn good job for all the crap people made her go through (i.g., flaming her, talking bad about her, ect). she did an awesome job. so, yea, i just hope this farewell thingie this weekend will forever leave a mark for her.
~LeNa~
Songbringer
Wow I was just thinking about that yesterday. Except I think it should be in toa/chantry/zin ku like all the other statues. You should also be able to kneel at it and have a little ghost form of her level 9 ranger appear.
Soulstryke
/signed
I never attended any of the in game meets; but I've done a lot of reading and seen the 'making of' videos - she's done a lot of work for us and been a great community relations person.
I never attended any of the in game meets; but I've done a lot of reading and seen the 'making of' videos - she's done a lot of work for us and been a great community relations person.
Cebe
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ill like it even more if something happens when you /kneel near it
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...on second thoughts, maybe this "special dungeon" shouldn't be a dungeon, but should be "The Northlands" full of lvl 25 frogs. Party Animal points AND nostalgia...who could resist?
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Vlatro
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/signed
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Who knows, maybe a year from now some newb will ask "WTF, there a frog statue here?!", and we can explain, recounting the tales of our little froggy friend who used to appear and talk with us. How people turned out in the hundreds just to catch a glimpse of it.
After a while in a game like this, you've got your preferred armor, you know your builds, you've got an awesome looking weapon etc. Eventually everyone gets there. What's important then is being able to say "I was here when this happened", "I saw the history of this game as it was being made". When everyone you know has done everything else, what sets you apart are your experiences. This is a great way to remember them. A way for us who are here now to remember what went into making the world that we see. A way to spark curiosity and intrigue in those who come after us.
Yes, it's a monument to Gaile, but it's as much for us as it is for her.
P.S. Thanks Celestial Beaver for adding the poll
MithranArkanere
Something like this should be in both Lakeside County and Old Ascalon (as a 'monument that survived the searing')
The only thing I would not like is any quote saying anything about pirates beating ninjas. Everyone knows that ninjas always beat pirates.
The only thing I would not like is any quote saying anything about pirates beating ninjas. Everyone knows that ninjas always beat pirates.
quickmonty
The frog is always there. Why do we need a statue of it?
MirkoTeran
Hell no! There was enough of this ****** from her and the frog. The last thing we need is a statue of her. And frog is there anyways.
BlackSephir
Oh ffs, this is getting pathetic.
Deadly Panda
Why a statue.. I don't remember my grandfather getting a statue when he stopped working ~.~
Squishy ftw
How do you people even come up with this kind of ideas
/NOTSIGNED
/NOTSIGNED
fallot
No I don't think such a monument is required.
Jefferson Airplane
I don't think there should be a frog statue, but rather, a statue of Gaile's ranger. Perhaps with the frog next to her. I think it should appear in Lion's Arch and Kamadan. I don't think there should be a /kneel effect. After all, we don't want ANYTHING possibly ruining the economy anymore, like a secret party animal point dropping frog lair dungeon might do. Gaile has done an incredible job at her role, and I don't think that should be forgotten. Long from now when everyone's playing Guild Wars 2 except for the few who will always play Guild wars, someone will ask, "Hey, what's that statue if?", and someone older and wiser will tell them the tale of how Gaile was the greatest CRM to ever walk the lands, and that statue was dedicated to her on April 6, 2008 when she withdrew from her position as CRM.
Tyla
/Notsigned.
She's only moving to a different position anyway.
She's only moving to a different position anyway.
EternalTempest
/signed
She is a key part of guildwars since the beginning and did a great job. I think this is a great idea.
She is a key part of guildwars since the beginning and did a great job. I think this is a great idea.
Elena
guh ? last thing i know ive never heard Mhenlo mention ze great Gaile Gray!
Not that i could care about anet errecting a statue of her in the game but it would be yust damn silly (besides the npc's get all jealous and would be like quitting)
Not that i could care about anet errecting a statue of her in the game but it would be yust damn silly (besides the npc's get all jealous and would be like quitting)
Kook~NBK~
/not signed. Gaile Gray doesn't fit in with the lore of the GW universe.
For every one who's a fan, there's another who doesn't care for her (to put it mildly) Me, I'm indifferent towards the work she did -it was her job and she did it, that's all. (but gotta give props for a couple of times where she had to put in the OT to take care of issues - the monk strike and the duping fiasco, as examples)
For every one who's a fan, there's another who doesn't care for her (to put it mildly) Me, I'm indifferent towards the work she did -it was her job and she did it, that's all. (but gotta give props for a couple of times where she had to put in the OT to take care of issues - the monk strike and the duping fiasco, as examples)
Vlatro
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/not signed. Gaile Gray doesn't fit in with the lore of the GW universe.
For every one who's a fan, there's another who doesn't care for her (to put it mildly) Me, I'm indifferent towards the work she did -it was her job and she did it, that's all. (but gotta give props for a couple of times where she had to put in the OT to take care of issues - the monk strike and the duping fiasco, as examples) |
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Why a statue.. I don't remember my grandfather getting a statue when he stopped working ~.~
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t00115577
/signed for sure
Such an epic figure in this game should be remembered forever
Such an epic figure in this game should be remembered forever
VitisVinifera
/notsigned
in favor of a gravestone instead
in favor of a gravestone instead
Earth
Dude.
I hope this is a bad joke. If not, damn. You're terrible o_o
Not signed.
Seriously though, if she deserves a monument, why not I?
I hope this is a bad joke. If not, damn. You're terrible o_o
Not signed.
Seriously though, if she deserves a monument, why not I?
RiKio
Lol....
I have two different view points.
The PvE view point sais /signed, for all the job done in PvE
The PvP view point sais /notsigned, for all the fails done in PvP.
Which point I should listen?
I have two different view points.
The PvE view point sais /signed, for all the job done in PvE
The PvP view point sais /notsigned, for all the fails done in PvP.
Which point I should listen?
street peddler
i saw this thread and gave a long heavy sigh
jaymat
maybe something like a quest npc would b better
Richardt
Despite what people have said, Gaille has done a fantastic job as CR-while she may not have been given all the facts at times-that's not really her fault.
I think it would be cool to have a small Frog statue since the Frog (I guess) is getting replaced with a Bunny (better be a death dealing bunny!).
I think this is a cool idea.
/signed
I think it would be cool to have a small Frog statue since the Frog (I guess) is getting replaced with a Bunny (better be a death dealing bunny!).
I think this is a cool idea.
/signed
Vlatro
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Dude.
I hope this is a bad joke. If not, damn. You're terrible o_o Not signed. Seriously though, if she deserves a monument, why not I? |
I know! We'll immortalize you with a holiday. We'll call it "Earthday". Okay, so it's already taken, but you and I will know it's "real" meaning from now on.
Darkobra
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Dude.
I hope this is a bad joke. If not, damn. You're terrible o_o Not signed. Seriously though, if she deserves a monument, why not I? |
Phoenix Tears
Give us just a "green" Frog- Minipet, think that would be far more funny, also this Minipet should have 1 speciality, a special emote that you can use only, while you have the frog out
type /rain and it will rain for soem seconds frogs from the sky XD that quak loudly, so that you can hear it
And if you wear a Frog Cepter and type in /crown, your Frog Minipet will receive a shiny golden Crown ^^
That would be so god damn funny *g*
type /rain and it will rain for soem seconds frogs from the sky XD that quak loudly, so that you can hear it
And if you wear a Frog Cepter and type in /crown, your Frog Minipet will receive a shiny golden Crown ^^
That would be so god damn funny *g*
cgruber
She probably deserves more than this for putting up with some of you for 3 years...
Nadasee
/Not Signed
Nice idea but i think the upcoming festival event is enough to remember the frog by.
She ain't going that far, 2 offices down the hall mabye... Not needed in my opinion!
Nice idea but i think the upcoming festival event is enough to remember the frog by.
She ain't going that far, 2 offices down the hall mabye... Not needed in my opinion!
Cebe
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Seriously though, if she deserves a monument, why not I?
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MMSDome
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Originally Posted by Vlatro
That's specifically why it would be a monument to the frog (who Gaile happens to control). The frog has been a part of GW lore since the game's inception, so it's fitting in that regard. The idea is to make something purely decorative and small, unobstructive to the game. A point of curiosity. If it fits those guidelines, I can't imagine what the objection is. It would in no way impact the manner in which the game is played, and is far less obtrusive than the festival they have planned already.
With all due respect, I don't know who your grandfather is. Likely because he didn't contribute anything to the GW community. Real statues cost real money. We're talking about a game, and it's the gesture that has meaning not monetary value. I know there are AreaNet haters out there, and maybe you don't care for her contributions, that's your choice. But come on, there are still statues of Stalin standing, not because everyone like the guy, but becuase he was important in the development of a country and culture. Likewise, GW has it's own culture and it's own history. Gaile has been instrumental to that. For better or worse, if there is one player in this game that the millions of players around the world know by name for their contributions, it is her. |
Waste of time.
/notsigned
freaky naughty
[QUOTE=Jefferson Airplane] Long from now when everyone's playing Guild Wars 2 except for the few who will always play Guild wars, someone will ask, "Hey, what's that statue if?", and someone older and wiser will tell them the tale of how Gaile was the greatest CRM to ever walk the lands,QUOTE] Greatest CRM to ever walk the land? That would be Andrew Patrick and srsly no, no monument to Gaile. If we added a monument to her why not add a monument to commemorate Andrew? Simply because the majority of players are PvE and Gaile obviously catered to the PvEers doesn't mean she deserves a monument.
Tokar Terrius
As long as andrew gets one in temp of balth somewhere i guess /signed
and nothing too big
and nothing too big
Jefferson Airplane
Gaile was not the ONLY one to control the Frog. There were others that occasionally sign in as the Frog or however they do it. Sure, Gaile probably was the main person that did, but no the only one. Now that Gaile is leaving doesn't mean the Frog is. Someone else can easily be assigned to control the Frog. The Frog is just a way to get in touch with the community, slip new info about things to the people, and get their general opinion about things. With Gaile gone who's to say someone else won't take up main control of the Frog? It's Gaile that's leaving, not the Frog. If they make a statue for her it should be to HER, not to something she sometimes used to talk to us.
I'm not too big on PvP but by all means, give Andrew a statue in The Temple of Balthazar, or anywhere significant to the world of PvP.
I'm not too big on PvP but by all means, give Andrew a statue in The Temple of Balthazar, or anywhere significant to the world of PvP.
credit
/not signed
Yeah not even.
Yeah not even.
Kook~NBK~
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Originally Posted by Vlatro
That's specifically why it would be a monument to the frog (who Gaile happens to control). The frog has been a part of GW lore since the game's inception, so it's fitting in that regard. The idea is to make something purely decorative and small, unobstructive to the game. A point of curiosity. If it fits those guidelines, I can't imagine what the objection is. It would in no way impact the manner in which the game is played, and is far less obtrusive than the festival they have planned already.
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