I have seen many friends, and guldmates leave GW1 because it has literally dried up.
Many of us have played since Beta....we laughed, cried, and raged at each nerf/buff thrown at us.
The skill combos that were created by my guild in less than 24 hours, was short of amazing.
We kept coming back for more when the 'other' expansions were added.
We watched eagerly as each skill balance was announced.
We held parties in the GH day on end when OBs mode was introduced.
Now....
We aren't logging in as much.
GW2 was announced a loooooong time ago, and that was it.
No snippets of gossip worth seeing, no screenshots to show us the new wonders, just the generic:
"It's going to be BETTER than GW1!!"
After that...nothing.
All the chit-chats held with gaming mags just re-hashed the same crapola we were fed over time.
There is nothing fresh and exciting to keep us interested until the Beta of GW2.
Yes, I'll say it before you do..I have PvP'd..I have dungeoned my socks off in HM.
I have pugged every possible mission, trying to assist newer players.
I have farmed, ran..explored, tormented every inch of this game.
Titles?..pfffft.
Ok..starting to sound like a QQ thread..it is not.
I would like anyone elses insight in to what they believe will be up ANets sleeve to possibly keep their player base interested until GW2?
~Peace out.
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Patience is a virtue, BUT...
Trub
Kattar
More events.
That's all I've got...
That's all I've got...
I MP I
More events, more tonics, more titles, more shiny new skins for weapons, and more of the same info about GW2!
SirNazron
Every now and then they add a new title, something to disire... then you get it and its back to fealing like there is nothing to do. Events bore me. I completely agree with what your saying. I wish they stuck some kind of new something for us to do. Most of my friends dont play anymore. I feal you and we all know what your going through.
slowerpoke
events lol
login to afk
login to afk
Shayne Hawke
More crap.
ANet seems fresh out of new ideas, so all I can expect to see from them is new stuff from old ideas, which won't really hold my attention for too long.
ANet seems fresh out of new ideas, so all I can expect to see from them is new stuff from old ideas, which won't really hold my attention for too long.
shoyon456
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However I believe anet should issue mini expansions/updates similar to GWEN (but organized better imo).
Ariena Najea
I'm guessing more events, maybe some new money title (like sweet tooth or party animal), potentially add some new stuff to the three campaigns, maybe Zodiac Spear/Scythe (unlikely but possible)
What they should do to keep players...
*Actually add the proposed town in pre-searing, requires xx level to enter, higher level charr on other side, mini HoM (mainly for LDoA), etc
*Make the Deep/Urgoz/Sorrow's Furnace (I bet you haven't heard that in a while) more difficult and more rewarding
*If the HoM is becoming account based, add meta-titles which are based upon achievements/titles across multiple characters, etc, to encourage people to run through the game a few more times
*Add some new quests (similar to the EoTN mains) that take characters throughout a campaign (or cross campaigns) that give some unique reward
*Basically, revitalize what's there, and add just a little new content =D
What they should do to keep players...
*Actually add the proposed town in pre-searing, requires xx level to enter, higher level charr on other side, mini HoM (mainly for LDoA), etc
*Make the Deep/Urgoz/Sorrow's Furnace (I bet you haven't heard that in a while) more difficult and more rewarding
*If the HoM is becoming account based, add meta-titles which are based upon achievements/titles across multiple characters, etc, to encourage people to run through the game a few more times
*Add some new quests (similar to the EoTN mains) that take characters throughout a campaign (or cross campaigns) that give some unique reward
*Basically, revitalize what's there, and add just a little new content =D
macke
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Marverick
more grind ftl
MMSDome
Don't worry Trubs even though I am not in SMS for the time being I plan on moving in with them for GW2 
Inger
nothing really...
a guild mate and me have already moved on to playing WoW, the rest of my guild barely logs on.
I'm still highly anticipating GW2 and I eat up all the news that is provided. I definitely agree tho, the amount of info provided just doesn't satisfy the player base.
The GW's well has really dried up lately
a guild mate and me have already moved on to playing WoW, the rest of my guild barely logs on.
I'm still highly anticipating GW2 and I eat up all the news that is provided. I definitely agree tho, the amount of info provided just doesn't satisfy the player base.
The GW's well has really dried up lately
joshuarodger
trubs, we still get about 20-30 people logging in each day. hit alliance chat if you want something to do. someone's always doing something.
that being said, it would be nice to see something more about GW2.
that being said, it would be nice to see something more about GW2.
Konig Des Todes
I'm still hoping for some missions added into GW1 were we can fight Dhuum and Menzies. Can't leave GW1 without it finishing! Let us kill the rest of the "Fallen God Alliance" (as I call it). We killed 1 of 3, now for the other two! Can't just have us ignore them 
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All in all, ANet is repeating old ideas, refusing to try coming up with new ideas, and are trying to expand how many people they will get for GW2. Don't expect new things to be added, but still hope for them, and when you get an idea, make a thread in the small chance that ANet will see and start working on that concept for a big update in the future.
They said they won't be making any more expansions and campaigns for GW1, but that doesn't mean they can't make free updates (or BMP sized additions). Not to mention they almost always go back on their word (make it a good thing!)
.All in all, ANet is repeating old ideas, refusing to try coming up with new ideas, and are trying to expand how many people they will get for GW2. Don't expect new things to be added, but still hope for them, and when you get an idea, make a thread in the small chance that ANet will see and start working on that concept for a big update in the future.
They said they won't be making any more expansions and campaigns for GW1, but that doesn't mean they can't make free updates (or BMP sized additions). Not to mention they almost always go back on their word (make it a good thing!)
Songbringer
Yea, I know what you are saying. I find myself logging on for less and less. Then when I do log I can barely manage to even ab 1 time before I am bored and log.
I have pretty much given up on new and exciting. With work and my new college experience my spare time is spent studying. I might play 5 hours a week now. During my prime I was probably playing 9+ hours a day XD
I have pretty much given up on new and exciting. With work and my new college experience my spare time is spent studying. I might play 5 hours a week now. During my prime I was probably playing 9+ hours a day XD
Crom The Pale
I expect nothing more out of GW.
If we chose to keep playing untill GW2 or if we walk away then come back once GW2 is released Anet could care less.
GW, like most all games, is just a way for me to escape the real world for a short time and relax. It still works just fine for that purpose, if a bit boring from time to time...
If we chose to keep playing untill GW2 or if we walk away then come back once GW2 is released Anet could care less.
GW, like most all games, is just a way for me to escape the real world for a short time and relax. It still works just fine for that purpose, if a bit boring from time to time...
Esan
Have you considered moving on from GW1?
poasiods
Nerf PvE so it's actually hard...
-Loki-
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ryanryanryan0310
I just log on to talk to a few friends.....nothing else to do.
<3 trub's
<3 trub's
Carinae
It makes me sad that so many people and friends have left GW. It's lonely often in our GH. 
I keep coming on to grind out the last few titles a little more every day. I'm a sucker for punishment, I guess.
But Trubs is there. Her smile makes it OK.
I keep coming on to grind out the last few titles a little more every day. I'm a sucker for punishment, I guess.
But Trubs is there. Her smile makes it OK.
recon54
I remember what always got me excited about GW prior to its release. Opening up the GWs login screen to see that there was a new update for the game, a game i wasnt even able to play yet, could just open up the game and stare at the login screen, oh the memories. Anyways, if they were to do that with GW2, that would really get my blood going again. Though before they can do that, they would have to release a screenshot first!!!
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I am guessing that the player base retained that way is bigger then the one that is lost. (At least that way that decision makes sense.)
Operative 14
Whats up their sleeve? At best, probably new titles. Also more copy/paste holidays (I love them though, not trying to sound disparaging). I would love to have a mini expansion, but that seems like a lot of work for them to put in at this point.
And I do agree, I am very, very much looking forward to GW2. Though it is quite tiresome that all the news thats available is over a year old (With the exception in that German article about them mentioning a 'robust' crafting system). Seems like it's high time we got thrown a bone.
Though I have to say, I'm lucky enough to be in a fun, active guild and alliance. I'm not experiencing some of the issues people have brought up here.
And I do agree, I am very, very much looking forward to GW2. Though it is quite tiresome that all the news thats available is over a year old (With the exception in that German article about them mentioning a 'robust' crafting system). Seems like it's high time we got thrown a bone.
Though I have to say, I'm lucky enough to be in a fun, active guild and alliance. I'm not experiencing some of the issues people have brought up here.
Daenara
I've been keeping myself interested with mephisto, baal, countess and andy runs.... oh wait! :P
Actually, I haven't logged onto guildwars in a couple of weeks I don't think.
Actually, I haven't logged onto guildwars in a couple of weeks I don't think.
Charlotte the Harlot
when they balance skills I'm always interested for a while figuring out new builds and all that, hopefully they can do it more often than they do. They should also add a hell mode hard mode is too easy with all these pve skills and whatnot.
Edge Martinez
Drop instancing. Or don't drop it completely, but make it so you can select an option that would put you out there with other people at random, rather than having your own instance. For all the people going 'OMG, just make it WoW', I like instancing too, but I bet within a day of doing it, 99% of the people would have the option selected.
Solas
They should add some more content, nothing huge, maybe some new zones or elite area or at least give us some GW2 news, people will lsoe interest after a while
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MithranArkanere
What we need is some retroactive changes like the Prophecies endgame weapons.
Then some little quests, tying lose ends, like one finding and freeing Rurik from some Margonites so he can go the Mysts, another fighting what's left of the Shiro'ken in Factions (East from Inner sanctum, up in the mountains)...
And what about those doors that lead nowhere? Like the one in Barbarous shore, the one in the Souther shiverpeaks or the ones in Tahnnakai temple?
And also making things like armors and miniatures unlockeable, so people try to get them all...
And, of course, the Xunlai Market to make trading easier and a change in customization so more items are customized and more room is made for newly dropped items...
I've heard that they are gettinjg a programmer dedicated to GW1. I hope he do something more than just bugfixes.
Then some little quests, tying lose ends, like one finding and freeing Rurik from some Margonites so he can go the Mysts, another fighting what's left of the Shiro'ken in Factions (East from Inner sanctum, up in the mountains)...
And what about those doors that lead nowhere? Like the one in Barbarous shore, the one in the Souther shiverpeaks or the ones in Tahnnakai temple?
And also making things like armors and miniatures unlockeable, so people try to get them all...
And, of course, the Xunlai Market to make trading easier and a change in customization so more items are customized and more room is made for newly dropped items...
I've heard that they are gettinjg a programmer dedicated to GW1. I hope he do something more than just bugfixes.
Kusandaa
I think we're in dire need of new content.
I've been playing for 36 months, on and off. Always came back to GW... up till now. I log on, chat with guildies, then I log back off because I'm bored. A game can only interest someone for some time while they've got stuff to do. I've lost complete interest in farming and titles (had before the SF nerf), which were the only things keeping me in this as we have no new content, except the last weapon updates.
I moved onto other games for now though, but I'm looking for GW-like experiences and let's face it, I won't find it.
I still log on GW but it's mostly to chat... and as I noted in PM to someone the other day, maybe simply meeting new people would make it interesting for me again. I logged on yesterday, we had new guildies, I jumped on it and stayed a few hours just to talk to people >_>.
I've been playing for 36 months, on and off. Always came back to GW... up till now. I log on, chat with guildies, then I log back off because I'm bored. A game can only interest someone for some time while they've got stuff to do. I've lost complete interest in farming and titles (had before the SF nerf), which were the only things keeping me in this as we have no new content, except the last weapon updates.
I moved onto other games for now though, but I'm looking for GW-like experiences and let's face it, I won't find it.
I still log on GW but it's mostly to chat... and as I noted in PM to someone the other day, maybe simply meeting new people would make it interesting for me again. I logged on yesterday, we had new guildies, I jumped on it and stayed a few hours just to talk to people >_>.
Clone
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Selket
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I second this notion. I've been grinding levels on a new paladin, keke
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fireflyry
Grind and more skins.
N1ghtstalker
more worthless skill balances
Steps_Descending
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I have seen many friends, and guldmates leave GW1 because it has literally dried up.
Many of us have played since Beta....we laughed, cried, and raged at each nerf/buff thrown at us. ... Now.... We aren't logging in as much. GW2 was announced a loooooong time ago, and that was it. No snippets of gossip worth seeing, no screenshots to show us the new wonders, just the generic: "It's going to be BETTER than GW1!!" After that...nothing. All the chit-chats held with gaming mags just re-hashed the same crapola we were fed over time. I would like anyone elses insight in to what they believe will be up ANets sleeve to possibly keep their player base interested until GW2? ~Peace out. |
What they SHOULD do : leak info about GW2 (which will depend on where they are in development), add quests/mini-quests in earlier game...
What I suggest you do, and you're in SMS so it shouldn't be a problem : Grab an old game, go through it, do another maybe, come back to GW and hope there is some important change. Basically, don't stay on GW. Don't entirely banish GW but find a way not to feel needed on GW. Can I sugest Diablo or Baldur's Gate.
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second this notion. I've been grinding levels on a new paladin, keke
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I tried this, but after beating the game I saw no point in continually grinding for no real reason.
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Steps_Descending
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NOO why everyone plays that lame game with lame 1.12 patch lol, well i would just cant run that low craphics lol (like 600x800 resolution with 23" monitor.)
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Zahr Dalsk
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For all the people going 'OMG, just make it WoW', I like instancing too, but I bet within a day of doing it, 99% of the people would have the option selected.
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Kusandaa
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NOO why everyone plays that lame game with lame 1.12 patch lol, well i would just cant run that low craphics lol (like 600x800 resolution with 23" monitor.)
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EDIT: /facepalm. Gameplay over graphics.
Faer
Don't worry Trub; if Avarre doesn't suck me too deep into D2 when I get to New York, I will play GW with you. Granted, I'm jaded and cynical and racist and just downright mean, but you know you love me.
Also, I win the game. That alone is awesomesauce.
Also, I win the game. That alone is awesomesauce.