If you could add a pop culture reference?

pumpkin pie

pumpkin pie

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Jul 2006

behind you

bumble bee

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I would add thesa as new armor for assassin.

and this skill: the Five Point Palm Exploding Heart Technique, for, well, to be fair all profession, your character have to learn this particular skill from this guy in an elite dungeon thing

1 energy, casting time 2, only recharge if you kill a boss. like res sig, if you are hit with the five point palm exploding heart technique, and you move outside of the agro circle of the foe you die. i can totall use this in all end bosses hit them run away.

Saraphim

Saraphim

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Mar 2006

The Hand of Omega [WHO]

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Quote:
Originally Posted by pumpkin pie
I would add thesa as new armor for assassin.

and this skill: the Five Point Palm Exploding Heart Technique, for, well, to be fair all profession, your character have to learn this particular skill from this guy in an elite dungeon thing

1 energy, casting time 2, only recharge if you kill a boss. like res sig, if you are hit with the five point palm exploding heart technique, and you move outside of the agro circle of the foe you die. i can totall use this in all end bosses hit them run away.
You do realise that Tarantino himself was pop-culture referencing himself to death in that don't you? The Bride's gear is a Bruce Lee riff, and the old guy was making films when QT was still a kiddie watching Grindhouse and Chop socky till his eyes bled. Look up Game of Death / Lady Snowblood / Zatoichi if you don't believe me.

OT: More Serenity / Firefly refs would be fine with me. But it's drenched with them already.

pumpkin pie

pumpkin pie

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Jul 2006

behind you

bumble bee

E/

does not mean it can't be "reference", its for fun.

Akuma

Akuma

IRC W H O R E

Join Date: Feb 2006

Australian Trolling Crew HQ, rightful leader and administration

Yale University [Snow]

W/

I think 'Smell Yo Dick' should be added.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=z9Or99NqMmk

JeniM

Desert Nomad

Join Date: May 2007

W/E

Quote:
Originally Posted by Akuma
I think 'Smell Yo Dick' should be added.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=z9Or99NqMmk
Why?

To be honest I know where 80-90% of the in-game pop-references come from. In this thread I've known about 20%
I think leaving it to the proffesionals at Anet is best or every wierd video from YouTube that ANYONE has found would be in it

Maximumraver

Maximumraver

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Sep 2006

The Netherlands

Twisted Revenge [TR]

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Quote:
Originally Posted by ShoGunTheOne
It's Over 9000!!!!!!!!
It's Over Additional Pylons!

Couldn't agree more.

Chronos the Defiler

Chronos the Defiler

Desert Nomad

Join Date: May 2005

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

W/

"We Require More Crafting Materials!"

Henchman

Henchman

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Jan 2006

A cave in the Shiverpeaks

Mo/

I would add a warrior boss named Gallagher, and make him drop a green weapon "Gallagher's Hammer".




For those who don't know who he is:
Gallagher was one of the most popular and recognizable American comedians during the early 1980s.
His signature schtick is the “Sledge-O-Matic,” a large wooden mallet that Gallagher uses to smash a variety of objects, including computer keyboards, containers of cottage cheese, cartons of chocolate milk, tubes of toothpaste, pound cake ("I guess it does"), Big Macs, and, most famously, watermelons.
(taken from wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leo_Gallagher

yeah_hi

yeah_hi

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Nov 2005

UK

Quote:
Originally Posted by CagedinSanity
I want a mudkip reference.

"So, I heard you like [something]"
Couldn't think of anything to put in the blank. I'm not clever enough.
Bring back clay bricks and mud bricks (I've been inspired by the thread about these going on in Riverside right now). In order to craft clay bricks, you need mud bricks, which are only available as a quest reward from some NPC who says...


(wait for it)


"So, I heard you like mud bricks?"


*runs away*

Maximumraver

Maximumraver

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Sep 2006

The Netherlands

Twisted Revenge [TR]

E/

Quote:
Originally Posted by yeah_hi
Bring back clay bricks and mud bricks (I've been inspired by the thread about these going on in Riverside right now). In order to craft clay bricks, you need mud bricks, which are only available as a quest reward from some NPC who says...


(wait for it)


"So, I heard you like mud bricks?"


*runs away*
Epic...
Mudkipz Oo

Thizzle

Banned

Join Date: Apr 2008

I think whenever a ranger uses a touch skill there should be box saying "Touch me baby one more time!" - I don't like Britney Spears though.

Ashe.

Ashe.

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Jan 2007

Tales Of Glory[ePiC]

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It's not really pop culture but some Civil War references for the Kurzick/Luxon would be hilarious.

Nevin

Nevin

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Jul 2005

Quote:
Originally Posted by Zinger314
Guild Wars has a significantly lower amount of pop culture references than most other games.

Pop culture references are only good if done properly. "Drakes on a Plain" is an example of a good reference. Almost everything in this thread are horrible ideas and it appears no one understand what satire is.
Quickly everyone grab your torches we can still chase the troll back to his cave! (AKA raid at 7 oclock)

Thizzle

Banned

Join Date: Apr 2008

Quote:
Originally Posted by Nevin
Quickly everyone grab your torches we can still chase the troll back to his cave! (AKA raid at 7 oclock)
I'll be there.

fenix

fenix

Major-General Awesome

Join Date: Aug 2005

Aussie Trolling Crew HQ - Event Organiser and IRC Tiger

Ex Talionis [Law], Trinity of the Ascended [ToA] ????????????????&#

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Zinger is right, you guys are doing it wrong. You can't just stick 'herd u liek mudkipz' in the game and expect it to fit. Stop being unfunny newfags.

Bahumhat

Bahumhat

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: May 2005

Somewhere

C A K E[YuM]

Quote:
Originally Posted by fenix
Zinger is right, you guys are doing it wrong. You can't just stick 'herd u liek mudkipz' in the game and expect it to fit. Stop being unfunny newfags.
I dislike you, just because you said newfags.


And these are just suggestions/thoughts. Don't be such a harsh judge.

Zsig

Academy Page

Join Date: Jun 2007

I'd like to see some Pulp Fiction reference, something like:

"Whose horse is that?"
"This is not a horse, this is a centaur."
"Whose centaur is that?"
"This is Zhed's brother (maybe?)."
"Who's Zhed?"
"Zhed's dead baby. Zhed's dead. Now let's go!"

CagedinSanity

CagedinSanity

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Jul 2006

Away from you.

W/

Quote:
Originally Posted by fenix
Zinger is right, you guys are doing it wrong. You can't just stick 'herd u liek mudkipz' in the game and expect it to fit. Stop being unfunny newfags.
That's why it's a reference, jackass. You say something like "So, I heard you like these"... Not just plugging in the exact words.

stretchs

stretchs

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Sep 2007

Untimely Demise [Err了] - SOHK

Anything Space Balls related would serve well, but unfort fall on mostly deaf ears with the new generation of players.

Blayza Baygo

Blayza Baygo

Academy Page

Join Date: Jan 2008

Reign of Judgement

E/A

Quote:
Originally Posted by October Jade
Something from Arrested Development, preferably a piece of Tobias dialogue.
Nevernude
"Does this swimsuit effectively hide my thunder"
Haha ha. Why did they have to cancel that show

DarkWasp

DarkWasp

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Mar 2005

Paradise

Agency Of Forbidden Fruits [Oot]

R/A

Quote:
Originally Posted by Shadow
NPC ranger with crane pet named "Frasier"
I always thought Niles was a good bird name.


But seriously, i'd go for M*A*S*H references, that was the best show ever. It's been a while though.

Bryant Again

Bryant Again

Hall Hero

Join Date: Feb 2006

Would I be able to remove pop culture references instead??

TheRaven

TheRaven

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Sep 2006

Virginia

Spirit of Elisha

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Nobody's mentioned Star Trek yet? We could use a few good Trek references. (You reading this, Commander Ryker? Come on back me up here)

I loved the Pogahn Passage mission. It was a great tribute to Star Wars. It would be nice to do the same for Trek with another mission. Perhaps in GW2.

Give Ogden some "I'm a monk, not a ________" quotes.

the ruloes

Academy Page

Join Date: Nov 2007

Demented Lair Dwellers

Me/Mo

Beastmaster Henchman/NPC, preferably with a small pet:

"Say hello to my little friend!"

Kemal X

Academy Page

Join Date: Feb 2007

Me/

Lazer
4adrenaline no cast time 20 second recharge
Shoot large energy beam at Target foe dealing "xx...xxx" damage.
While shooting little speech bubble appears above caster:
"IMMA FIRIN MAH LAZOR"

Ye I know bad one... Or perhaps something with Doom or All Your Base Are Belong to Us ( I know there is some shouts already..)

IattackU

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: May 2007

NJ, America

The Eternal Night Vanguard [TEN]

E/Mo

Quote:
Originally Posted by CagedinSanity
Noes! I love my Drakes on a Plain.
LMAO drakes on a plain.

Also, thread starter, that Wayne Brady line is classic.

Richardt

Richardt

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Sep 2007

http://friendsofloa.com/forum

Leader-Legion of Avalon [LoA] Alliance-Recruiting PM for info!

I crave more popculture references!

I would love to see some Issac Asimov references. Nothing heavy, but maybe have an Asuran who's working out a system for giving prediction in percentage form (like 90% chance of this happening etc.). Or an Asuran-form golem that all the women Asura keep falling for.

Shuuda

Shuuda

Forge Runner

Join Date: Jul 2006

Guildless

Me/

Any references that are added, should be for famous GW players rather than pop culture.

E.G: Kurt The Quick jokes.

Clarissa F

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Nov 2007

Fighters of the Shiverpeaks

Me/Mo

From Dodgeball, have Olias say, "No one makes me bleed my own blood."

When they add a few more titles(which they will), add the last reference from Anchorman: The Balls. "In short, Ron Burgundy was the balls."

Shyft the Pyro

Shyft the Pyro

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Sep 2005

NYC, USA

E/Mo

Swing swing swing swing swing swing swing
Banana scythe
Vampiric or sundering
Banana scythe...

Pop culture references are fun, but only when they're made integral to the game world, like Kilroy Stonekin. The more they stick out without game context to back them up - like, for example, many inscription names - the more likely someone is to be offended by the fact that they break the suspension of disbelief.

Speaking of which...

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Game update 5/2/2008:

New quests in Kryta! Tyrian adventurers should keep their eyes open for new opportunities to gain fame and fortune.

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Countryside Burnination

Summary:
1. Investigate the road north of Dakutu Village for the cause of the blockade.
2. Clear out the Inferno Imp infestation. You have eliminated X of 5 groups.
3. Escort the stranded caravan to Dakutu Village.
4. See Caravan Master Laris for your reward.

Obtained From: Elder Rabne in Dakutu Village

Dialogue: (Elder Rabne)
Welcome to Dakutu Village, [player name]! Frankly, I’m surprised to see a new face. We’re so far out of the way that no one ever comes by to visit, and lately, even the trade caravans that usually stop here have ceased. The few valiant White Mantle Knights that volunteered to investigate the road to the north did not return, and the only survivor we found was severely burninated and refused to talk about what he saw. We suspect the burgeoning Inferno Imp population is at fault, but can spare no one to make certain of this. Could you offer us your assistance in locating the cause of this blockade – and eliminating it, if possible?

Accept: The road to victory shall be clear!
Reject: Sorry, I’m allergic to Inferno Imps. I get this burning sensation, you see…

Intermediate Dialogue 1 (Caravan Master Laris)
“Over here! Help us!”

Intermediate Dialogue 2 (Caravan Master Laris)
“Thank you for helping us fend off those infernal Imps. The road is swarming with them, and I fear my caravan won’t make it to Dakutu Village without aid. Will you escort us there?”

Alternate Intermediate Dialogue (Caravan Master Laris) [for Prophecies characters who completed Caravan in Trouble]
“Your timing is impeccable yet again, [player name]. I still remember what you did for me back in Ascalon. Perhaps you could help me further by leading my caravan to Dakutu Village?”

Reward Dialogue
“The roads of Tyria aren’t safe, of course, but my caravans seem to stumble into more than their fair share of trouble. Perhaps it is time for me to give up the trade and settle down for good.”

Notes
If you complete this quest and return to Talmark Wilderness again, you will find Laris Dankworth [Merchant] in Dakutu Village.

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Idle Worship

Summary:
1. Find the abandoned temple in Talmark Wilderness.
2. Slay the Inferno Imps inside the temple. You have eliminated X of 5 groups.
3. See Elder Rabne for your reward.

Obtained From: Elder Rabne in Dakutu Village

Requirements: Countryside Burnination

Dialogue: (Elder Rabne)
“Though we thank you for slaying the Inferno Imps that blocked the road to our village, our troubles are not yet over. For years, the imps have congregated in the abandoned temple to the north. Some say that it once was a shrine to Balthazar; others, that a deeper, more sinister presence has left the markings on the stones. Either way, the imps are drawn to the temple air, which seems to breathe fire itself, and multiply unchecked under its protection. If they are not rooted out of the ruins, our troubles will only recur. Can you give us your aid once more?”

Accept: Let’s make it hot!
Reject: I think my cape is still burning from the last time…

Reward Dialogue (Elder Rabne)
“You slew them all? And the runes glowed, you say? Hmm… Well, no matter; they’re gone now, and we can rest easily. I’m certain we’ll see nothing but bright days ahead here at Dakutu Village.”

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Burning in the Night

Summary:
1. Speak to Elder Rabne when you are ready to defend Dakutu Village.
2. Defeat the waves attacking Inferno Imps. You have X of 5 groups remaining.
3. Defeat the Acolyte of Rodgort.
4. See Elder Rabne for your reward.

Dialogue
“It appears I was definitely wrong about that whole ‘bright days’ thing. According to legend, those ruins were once a shrine to Rodgort the Burninator, an ancient dragon. Apparently, the shrine was still watched over by his present-day followers, and the imps were part of a plain to bring back their long-gone master. Now, an Acolyte of Rodgort is coming to burninate our village, and driving the imps before him! Tonight, we will surely die!

That is, unless you're willing to come to our aid once again? Please, our very lives depend upon your answer!”

Accept: They will not end today.
Reject: You know, maybe there is a reason no one ever comes here…


Notes:
The Acolyte of Rodgort is a level 24 Human Elementalist with the following skills: [skill]Immolate[/skill], [skill]Mark of Rodgort[/skill], [skill]Rodgort's Invocation[/skill], [skill]Aura of Restoration[/skill], [skill]Fire Attunement[/skill], [skill]Mind Burn[/skill], and two monster skills – Spontaneous Combustion (from the arsenal of beta-ending pyromaniacal Gwen) and a new skill, “Burninate!”

“Burninate!” Shout. For 5 seconds, you are immune to conditions and hexes, and whenever you would take damage, you are healed for that amount instead. When you activate this skill, adjacent foes are set on fire for 3 seconds. (Cost: 10 adrenaline. Recharge: 20 seconds.)

Players who complete this quest will be able to use “Burninate!” as a PvE skill.

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A Peasant's Quest

Obtained From: Elder Rabne in Dakutu Village

Dialogue: (Elder Rabne)
"Perhaps now is the time to tell you the legend of our village. A long time ago, when the shrine of Rodgort was actually a great temple, our village suffered greatly at the hands of his followers. By day, they would raid us and take the fruits of our work; at night, He would come to burninate our thatched roof cottages. We existed this way for centuries, until one night, my brave ancestor, Brother Dashing, struck back at the forces or Rodgort and routed them, going so far as to destroy the temple itself and seal Rodgort there for all eternity.

Forgive me, I am rambling. Please, take this book, which contains the story of that dark and stormy night, as well as my ancestor's weapons. Should you wish to relive his deeds, come back and speak to me again."

Intermediate Dialogue (Elder Rabne)
"You will be removed from your party to take on Rodgort. Do you wish to continue?"

Accept: Well, I'm already on fire...
Reject: Not tonight I don't.

This quest is actually a mini-mission (see Bonus Mission Pack). A character who has completed Burning in the Night can talk to Elder Rabne to obtain his inherited weapons, a Long Sword of Dragonslaying (a replica of the Henge of Denravi +5 energy sword with a +15% Dragonslaying mod) and a Protective Icon (which gives +6 energy, +25 health, and +10AL against fire damage), as well as a book titled A Peasant's Quest, all of which are customized for the character. Equipping both weapons and having the book in the inventory allows the player to initiate the bonus mission when speaking to Elder Rabne.

Upon completing the bonus mission, the players will find themselves in Lion's Arch, and will have the option to turn the completed story in to Durmand [Historian] for a gold inscribable Fiery Dragon Sword.

Reward Dialogue: (Durmand)
"What's this? A story I've never heard of? Inconceivable!

If you wish to part with it, I can offer you this:"

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...Seriously, though, TROGDOR better be one of the "ancient dragons" we've been promised for GW2. I'm looking forward to Jeremy Soule's take on that immortal theme

bhavv

bhavv

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Sep 2006

I doubt the following is popular enough, but anyway, its a great reference from pop culture that can refer to just about anything in GW:

Miska Bow

Miska Bow

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Jan 2008

somewhere, Grinding some l33t titles

Order of the Divine WoodChuck

R/

''You feel lucky punk?''

''Go ahead, make my day''

-Dirty Harry

Gregslot

Gregslot

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Aug 2006

Me/

*This! Is! Kryta!
*It's Over 9000!!!!!!!!
*"Meet the Kournans".
*Swing swing swing swing swing swing swing
Banana scythe

best ideas, specially the banana scythe song!!!

I allways shout at TS when i summon my Naga Shamman "NAGA SHAMMAN, I CHOOSE YOU!!!" followed by a "Naga Shamman Naga Shamman!"

okashii

okashii

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Aug 2007

E/

Quote:
Originally Posted by Shyft the Pyro
Swing swing swing swing swing swing swing
Banana scythe
Vampiric or sundering
Banana scythe...
Quoted For Win

Shiishii Momo

Shiishii Momo

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Nov 2006

I need a guild, R5 KOBD

N/

Gwen: "I can't believe I gave my leggings to a Vanguard Recruit..."

a la, Molly Ringwald

ElinoraNeSangre

ElinoraNeSangre

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Mar 2006

Near Seattle, WA

Talionis De Cineris [EXUR]

N/Me

Quote:
Originally Posted by -Loki-
MORE COWBELL! disagrees with you.
Much as I generally hate pop culture references for the most part, yeah, I echo this.

Pop culture for me depends on the reference. Some things are classic - more cowbell is way up there for me (maybe it's the combined factor of me being a drummer, a huge fan of Christopher Walken, a huge fan of Bruce Dickinson, and an even huger fan of Christopher Walken AS Bruce Dickinson).

Some pop culture just isn't awesome enough to be pop culture, but it is. And awesome is in the eye of the beholder.

I could deal with something completely stupid like "all your base are belong to us", but that's probably because I had a whole conversation about pop culture last night as a result of that one.

Some NPC yelling that they've got something cool to tell you, and then when you go up and talk to you, they start giving you the lyrics to "Never Gonna Give You Up", but that's probably the result of like 10 too many Rickrolls resulting in my household walking around humming it...

WHOO banana scythe!

MSecorsky

MSecorsky

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Jun 2005

So Cal

The Sinister Vanguard

Me/

Without fleshing out the details, and with apologies to Pink Floyd, I could see a series of quests named this:

"Another Brick In The Wall"
"Tear Down The Wall"

Or, for those EotN fans, you could have a quest "Dark Side of the Norn"

Abedeus

Abedeus

Grotto Attendant

Join Date: Jan 2007

Niflheim

R/

"Abaddon's power... it's OVER NINE THOUSANDS!!!!"
"Urge to grind... rising..."
"D'oh, d'oh and beyond the Wall!"
"I saved the world and all I get is this lousy armor dye"
"MAIA HI MAIA HU MAIA HA MAIA HA HA!" a Paragon shout
Gwen: "And they burn, burn, burn... in the ring of fire... the ring of fire"
"I've... had... the completion time of my life... and I owe it all to Ursan...!''
"LE GRIND?! WHAT THE HELL IS LE GRIND?!"
"With great Title comes great grindability"
"Now, young Rurik... YOU SHALL DIE!"

Jongo River

Jongo River

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Oct 2006

I want a pill-popping healer that says "idiot" a lot, and uses his staff to help him walk.

zamial

zamial

Site Contributor

Join Date: Apr 2006

Usa

TKC

N/

Quote:
Originally Posted by Clarissa F
From Dodgeball, have Olias say, "No one makes me bleed my own blood."

When they add a few more titles(which they will), add the last reference from Anchorman: The Balls. "In short, Ron Burgundy was the balls."
QFT

Except I think the top tier of KoaBD should be "Don't act like your not impressed"