Will you be purchasing Guild Wars 2?

Kahlindra

Kahlindra

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: May 2006

England

Anthems to the Welkin at [Dusk]. 2 man guilds are king.

N/Me

I'll have it here on Day 1 if possible. As was said earlier up, it's gonna cost me what, £50? I have thoroughly enjoyed GW1, even if a lot of things depress me nowadays, so I'll be wanting to give it a go, and if I like it, I don't want to regret being a few months behind. Someone has to pass back the recommendations, after all ;-p

I can definitely see why people with a lot of time invested elsewhere or a very small amount of money available to spend on gaming would sit on the fence. Also people who feel utterly disillusioned with the company; another fair reason not to intend to buy. Glad I don't feel quite like that, though.

Mark Nevermiss

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Jul 2006

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I think.. no thanks I will pass this time :P

Aera Lure

Aera Lure

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Aug 2005

In Baltar's head

Bring Out Your Dead [BOYD], former officer [LBS]

Mo/

Quote:
Originally Posted by Clarissa F
To the one that hoped for a Linux port...Anet is Microsoft's RED ENGINE GORED ENGINE GORED ENGINE GORED ENGINE GORED ENGINE GO. They are DirectX bitches that have all Microsoft servers....which explains their slowness and lack of good security. Vista will be the min req for the game. WoW actually is the best MMO on the linux side, and you still need an emulator for it.
Yeah, I am leaning so far away right now from a new gaming PC with Vista that its SO unlikely I'll be in GW2. I hate Microsoft with a passion. Just had an older PC around that happened to be able to run GW with minimal modifications, so I did it, and was happy using it just to play GW. Buying a new machine with higher specs and Vista just to play a game, is probably not happening for me.

Clobimon

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Jul 2006

Yep, if I'm still alive when it finally comes up on release then I'll be pre-ordering the CE. I have the CE for each GW campaign, GW:EotN, BMP, whatever that thing was called that unlocked a few additional /bonus weapons, several additional character slots, well over 5k hours... What I'm saying is that GW was good enough to spend all that money on and be my sole game for so many hours that I can't imagine that a bigger/better GW2 won't also be worth my investment.

GW was/is an excellent game. It is on the tail end of it's lifespan and not being worked on as an evolving game would be, so I won't make my decision regarding GW2 because of what's happening to it's predecessor. GW2 will be even more excellent than the first. I'm sure of it. ANet has gotten a lot of grief from we players over the years, but to be honest, when they're focused on their content we're currently playing, they're pretty good at keeping a tight ship (comparitively speaking).

roshanabey2

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: May 2007

[lion]

N/Mo

Ha, all those that say that they won't purchase it amuse me, they are lieing to themselves, they know they are, we know know they are, there really is no point to it, if they weren't going to buy GW2 do you think they will be playing GW1? They are saying 'no' on principal, because they feel that they have been let down by Anet, Anet have put them through so much hassle and that guild wars 1 completely sucks (even though they regularly post on Guild Wars forums and play on Guild Wars) and Anet somehow owe them something even though they have probably play 1000+ hours, that they are no going to play GW2, most probably in spite because they haven't seen Regina enough or some stupid reason like that. They know that they are going to buy it, their principals say no but after a week of oit's releae they will succumb to their urges and buy it.

Avai

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Jul 2006

Will I buy it? Yes.
Why? Because after 3 years I've probably done a little bit of everything in GW1, and the last year before GW2 will hopefully give me enough time to finish everything I've started.


Quote:
Originally Posted by Lawrence Chang
No ... Not enough things to do after level 20
I find your reasoning humorous because everything before level 20 is basically a tutorial rather than the actual game. Maybe you're simply in the wrong guild if getting to level 20 is "the purpose" of playing GW.

My guild had been looking for alliances and I personally was very surprised how many large active guilds are actually led by people who have not yet caught onto the game. I would imagine if one was stuck in a guild like this, one might think they had the best experience GW had to offer...but in reality they would be missing out on 90% of the real GW experience!

IMO, there are not enough things to do before level 20. GW2 will likely change that.

Avarre

Avarre

Bubblegum Patrol

Join Date: Dec 2005

Singapore Armed Forces

Quote:
Originally Posted by roshanabey2
Ha, all those that say that they won't purchase it amuse me, they are lieing to themselves, they know they are, we know know they are, there really is no point to it, if they weren't going to buy GW2 do you think they will be playing GW1? They are saying 'no' on principal, because they feel that they have been let down by Anet, Anet have put them through so much hassle and that guild wars 1 completely sucks (even though they regularly post on Guild Wars forums and play on Guild Wars) and Anet somehow owe them something even though they have probably play 1000+ hours, that they are no going to play GW2, most probably in spite because they haven't seen Regina enough or some stupid reason like that. They know that they are going to buy it, their principals say no but after a week of oit's releae they will succumb to their urges and buy it.
There are quite a few other games coming out. Not everyone is addicted to the Guild Wars franchise and can't bear to play anything else.

rynosenses

Pre-Searing Cadet

Join Date: Jun 2008

R/

I probably will, I plan on building a new computer around then anyway. Depending on when intel actually releases Sandy Bridge.

Rocky Raccoon

Rocky Raccoon

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Jan 2007

Massachusetts, USA

Guardians of the Cosmos

R/Mo

Quote:
Originally Posted by Avarre
There are quite a few other games coming out. Not everyone is addicted to the Guild Wars franchise and can't bear to play anything else.
Well apparently 75% of the Guru Community who have voted disagree with you. There are enough satisfied GW players who will continue on to the next game.

Legendary Shiz

Legendary Shiz

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Apr 2006

Quote:
Originally Posted by Risky Ranger
Well apparently 75% of the Guru Community disagree with you. There are enough satisfied GW players who will continue on to the next game.
Last I checked, 75% isn't everyone. So when he said "not everyone is addicted blah blah blah", he meant...not...everyone.

What was the point of your post, besides making yourself look stupid?

Borat X

Borat X

Academy Page

Join Date: Jun 2008

E/Me

Yes I will buy it even if I dont play it!!

KZaske

KZaske

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Jun 2006

Boise Idaho

Druids Of Old (DOO)

R/Mo

Quote:
Originally Posted by arcanemacabre
Of course I will. A game I played 2000+ hours on and I'm not going to buy the sequel? C'mon!

However, it will be a deal-breaker if its not up to standards. I may not agree with a lot of the development decisions as of late with GW1, but keep in mind that these are the same devs who originally made the game I fell in love with and devoted 2000+ hours of my life to. I still trust them, but if they cheat me out another $50, then I'm out and never looking back.
You took the words out of my mouth. But I figure I will be spending about $90 for the collector's edition.
If GW2 starts where GW is now, I have been cheated.

Rocky Raccoon

Rocky Raccoon

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Jan 2007

Massachusetts, USA

Guardians of the Cosmos

R/Mo

Quote:
Originally Posted by Legendary Shiz
Last I checked, 75% isn't everyone. So when he said "not everyone is addicted blah blah blah", he meant...not...everyone.

What was the point of your post, besides making yourself look stupid?
First let Avarre defend his position, he is more than able to do so. I corrected my post as I did not state it correctly in the post, my apologies.

DokkyDok

DokkyDok

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Jul 2007

Interested in finding one.

Mo/

I don't intend to buy the game, because it seems to be going in the direction of a traditional MMO.

Corwin_Andros

Corwin_Andros

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Apr 2005

Florida

Wayward Wanderers

W/E

I for one will be buying it without hesitation unless by some odd chance the beta completely blows chunks. In over 20 years of playing computer games, I can't think of a single game I have enjoyed for more hours over such a long time frame.

I realize some people (a lot actually) have been disappointed for one reason or another with the direction ANet has taken GW1. I can't say I've always been pleased with each decision either. However, unlike many others, I have yet to let the changes get under my skin and take away from my enjoyment of the game.

I play basically the same way today as I did 3 years ago.. Granted I use heroes, and a few pve skills.. I don't use Ursan and very very rarely use a consumable. So other than my suped up henchmen, my play experience hasn't changed much.

For me GW2, looks to be a lot of the same things I enjoy as well as many new and different things to be learned and enjoyed. I'll be pre-ordering or be waiting in line the day it comes out.

Dru Stratas

Dru Stratas

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Apr 2008

England.

Colloidal Gold [Purp] - Leader

E/

Absolutely yes!
I have over 2000+ hours logged on GuildWars, and the majority of it has been extremely fun. I will buy GuildWars2 because I enjoy the lore of the game alot, the whole Ancient Dragons thing is really impressive, and I can't wait to battle them.
I disagree with it becoming a WoW clone, because as some have already said, some aspects of WoW being implemented into GuildWars2 would increase its enjoyment value tenfold.
In conclusion, yes I am buying GuildWars2 (hopefully CE) and I know I will enjoy it, the storyline is what is important in a roleplaying game, and that's why I love GuildWars and hopefully love GuildWars2.
I have 100% faith in ArenaNet, and their speedy support!

Age

Age

Hall Hero

Join Date: Jul 2005

California Canada/BC

STG Administrator

Mo/

I am sitting on the fence and will wait it out as I don't trust thier business plans.Take our money and do what they want with the game.I want to see the reviews first.

a-kyle

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Apr 2008

A/R

only if my computer can run the new minumum requirements,i can barly get past these min requirements

shoyon456

shoyon456

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Jul 2006

D/

The issues that will influence whether or not I buy gw2 have to do with how GW1 has gone in its later stages. Specifically these things:

1. My main is a Dervish and I find all classes enjoyable. If ANY class is cut-out or shortchanged in gw2, I will probably not buy it.

2. Balance. I want all classes to be viable, have relatively equal skill amounts, and be equally potent in their own areas.

3. Race benefits. I do NOT want to be pressured to choose to be a certain race to get the certain benefits for a class. I should be able to make an Asuran dervish that has different but equal potency to a Char Dervish. In addition, i do not want race to restrict what class you can choose. All races should be able to act as all classes. Period.

Hiotoko

Hiotoko

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Dec 2006

Only if the game gets good reviews or I receive recommendations from friends. I don't buy games based on the franchise name, and Guild Wars is no exception.

Age

Age

Hall Hero

Join Date: Jul 2005

California Canada/BC

STG Administrator

Mo/

Quote:
Originally Posted by Risky Ranger
Well apparently 75% of the Guru Community who have voted disagree with you. There are enough satisfied GW players who will continue on to the next game.
That is only those on The Guru though out of how many are registered compared to how many who have voted.I would say the majority have moved on and possibly gave up on this game.

HawkofStorms

HawkofStorms

Hall Hero

Join Date: Aug 2005

E/

Yeah... you have to keep in mind that this is a fan forum. Of course people who are GW fans will want to buy GW2. THis poll is not a random sampling.

Avarre

Avarre

Bubblegum Patrol

Join Date: Dec 2005

Singapore Armed Forces

Quote:
Originally Posted by Risky Ranger
First let Avarre defend his position, he is more than able to do so. I corrected my post as I did not state it correctly in the post, my apologies.
I was referring to the post I quoted, that stated everyone who doesn't want to buy GW2 is just lying to themselves and would succumb to their urges. For somewhat obvious reasons, I disagreed.

I don't see how a small number of fan forum statistics mean anyone disagrees with me. Unless you're saying Yes = addict, No = denial addict.

ALF71BE

ALF71BE

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Jan 2008

In your fridge, stealing your pickles. for mah subway

R/

I won't buy it.

I'll stick to play GW1 with everything deserted, my own guild with the name I like and the opportunity to be in Kamadan AD1. Ah the solitude, the silence, no more noobs and PuG's, only my beloved henchies and heros. No more arguing with people, no more economy, less /ragequits for me, all the time in the world to max my titles and accumulate 9k+ hours of AFK playing...

Paradise .

Stockholm

Stockholm

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Feb 2006

Censored

Censored

R/

Quote:
Originally Posted by Age
That is only those on The Guru though out of how many are registered compared to how many who have voted.I would say the majority have moved on and possibly gave up on this game.
That is one more reson to buy GW2 .

Zonzai

Zonzai

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Feb 2005

E/

Yes I will.

The game has some flaws and GW2 will too, but over all I am more satisfied with Guild Wars than I have been with any other MMO (excluding maybe the early days of DAoC).

Riceboi

Riceboi

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: May 2005

If anet nerfs sf and ursan I probably won't.

Akaraxle

Akaraxle

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Jan 2006

Italy

E/

Quote:
Originally Posted by Riceboi
If anet nerfs sf and ursan I probably won't.
You know about those times you have these bad thoughts...
...like when you picture something in your mind, so vivid it seems real...
...you imagine hurting someone so much, it makes you afraid of yourself...
...and you really wish your computer screen was really a portal...
...you see yourself punching through it and breaking the nose of some retard over the internet...


Well, it's more or less what happened to me right before I clicked on "reply".

Munchkin

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Sep 2007

R/

If GW2 revolves around titles, then probably not.

Esan

Esan

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Jul 2007

Wars

Quote:
Originally Posted by Akaraxle
Well, it's more or less what happened to me right before I clicked on "reply".
If a fansite forum for a video game is sending you into a murderous rage, maybe the problem isn't with other people.

Akaraxle

Akaraxle

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Jan 2006

Italy

E/

Quote:
Originally Posted by Esan
If a fansite forum for a video game is sending you into a murderous rage, maybe the problem isn't with other people.
Hey now, I didn't say "murderous". I just wanted to break his nose... sheesh, can't have a little fun anymore.

TwinRaven

TwinRaven

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Apr 2005

W/

Because information is being released so s-l-o-w-l-y about GW2, I have to choice but to sit on the fence...unfortunately it is a picket fence, but I'm sitting anyway.

When there is enough information to make an informed decision, then I will make the choice...speculation on the part of anyone in regards to what they will do a year or two in the future over a game that may or may not be any good, is just silly.

Shiro Katagari

Shiro Katagari

Academy Page

Join Date: May 2007

The Frontier Wolves

R/Mo

Quote:
Originally Posted by Akaraxle
Hey now, I didn't say "murderous". I just wanted to break his nose... sheesh, can't have a little fun anymore.
When I get like this in GW, I usually just add Norgu into my party, flag him somewhere grim, and watch him die.

Flag-killing fat mesmers - it's like drinking hot chocolate and getting a soothing hug at the same time.

Issac

Issac

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Oct 2006

Earthrealm

W/A

If we can take all of our titles im ganna get it.

Riceboi

Riceboi

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: May 2005

Quote:
Originally Posted by Shiro Katagari
When I get like this in GW, I usually just add Norgu into my party, flag him somewhere grim, and watch him die.

Flag-killing fat mesmers - it's like drinking hot chocolate and getting a soothing hug at the same time.
LMAO hahah real nice!

Riceboi

Riceboi

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: May 2005

Quote:
Originally Posted by Akaraxle
You know about those times you have these bad thoughts...
...like when you picture something in your mind, so vivid it seems real...
...you imagine hurting someone so much, it makes you afraid of yourself...
...and you really wish your computer screen was really a portal...
...you see yourself punching through it and breaking the nose of some retard over the internet...


Well, it's more or less what happened to me right before I clicked on "reply".
oh you're so cool!

frikkus

frikkus

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Apr 2006

AoF

Rt/Mo

Quote:
Originally Posted by kostolomac
If there is no mesmer or mesmer-like class , ANET won't see a dime from me.
/agree

The mesmer class was what interested me in GW in the first place.

Riceboi

Riceboi

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: May 2005

Quote:
Originally Posted by ALF71BE
I won't buy it.

I'll stick to play GW1 with everything deserted, my own guild with the name I like and the opportunity to be in Kamadan AD1. Ah the solitude, the silence, no more noobs and PuG's, only my beloved henchies and heros. No more arguing with people, no more economy, less /ragequits for me, all the time in the world to max my titles and accumulate 9k+ hours of AFK playing...

Paradise .
Just play a single player RPG lol.

Diddy bow

Diddy bow

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Oct 2006

Jawsome!!!!!!!!!!!

looking for one :p

A/D

Proberly not unless it got reccomended to me.

pumpkin pie

pumpkin pie

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Jul 2006

behind you

bumble bee

E/

I recommende you buy Guild Wars 2 Diddy Bow. lol