You all have probably seen our news updates about PAX over the past few weeks:
PAX main page
PAX Prize Page -- This page has been updated to reflect some additions to the prize pool from our partners. There are a couple more prizes we'll be adding to the list for the VIP raffle at our party.
On the official wiki some weeks ago, I was asked whether there would be some way that players who cannot attend PAX to participate from afar. Admittedly, this is not as cool as having a live, in-game event -- but I have agreed to appear on Xfire for a Live Chat on Saturday, August 30 at 12 noon (Pacific time). I will also try to grab a few GW devs to join me at the chat as well, though it depends on their availibility/schedules. Participants at the chat will have a chance to win Grawl minipets and skill pins. Anyone can attend the chat, you just need to have an Xfire account. (Oh and also, if you do attend the chat, please don't send me Xfire friend requests until the chat has concluded because I won't be able to answer questions and reply to friend invites at the same time.) =)
We're also going to have a couple of ways to keep you all updated on our PAX activities, as close to live as we can possibly get. More detailed information will be coming tomorrow, though some official wiki users have already discovered these. =)
Watch the official site for a news update tomorrow. :-D
If anyone is going to be at PAX, please stop by the booth and introduce yourself. I'll be there hanging out, speaking to players, and for some lucky people -- dispensing VIP passes to our party. There will be tournaments and art signings running throughout the weekend. The tournaments are awarding some awesome prizes, which are detailed on the prize page I linked above.
The ArenaNet party is on Saturday, August 30 at Game Works (across the street from the convention center). I would like to note that if you cannot make it to the VIP portion of the ArenaNet party (6pm - 9pm), it is open to EVERYONE at 9pm. I highly doubt that everyone will be leaving at 9pm sharp, so even if you were not able to score a VIP pass, you will still be able to get in and talk to the ArenaNet devs at 9pm.
PAX Teaser
Regina Buenaobra
Skitsefrenik
How do you score a VIP pass?
(Kristen Perry is hot)
(Kristen Perry is hot)
Esprit
Cool.
Will there be any news on Guild Wars 2 that the devs might talk about at PAX?
Will there be any news on Guild Wars 2 that the devs might talk about at PAX?
ZenRgy
I look forward to comparing chins with Jeff Grubb, and lore concepts.
Regina Buenaobra
Skitsefrenik: to get a VIP pass, stop by the booth to find out... ;-)
Esprit: the devs will not be talking about GW2 at PAX.
ZenRgy: I'm sure Jeff will be happy to meet you. All the devs will, seriously. They're coming to PAX because they want to meet all the fans.
Esprit: the devs will not be talking about GW2 at PAX.
ZenRgy: I'm sure Jeff will be happy to meet you. All the devs will, seriously. They're coming to PAX because they want to meet all the fans.
notskorn
So this is basically just a paid vacation for you guys? Nothing new about GW2 whatsoever?
Inde
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So this is basically just a paid vacation for you guys? Nothing new about GW2 whatsoever?
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Awesome perk.
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So this is basically just a paid vacation for you guys? Nothing new about GW2 whatsoever?
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Being staff at a convention has it's fun moments, but believe me it is very tiring. You are on your feet for 12+ hours a day, constantly talking to fans and other games. It's probably not so bad at PAX, as the event is shorter, but it was killer at Leipzig last year.
shoyon456
Sounds cool, shame I cannot go.
Still, it's awesome that those of us who can't go can still get involved!
Thanks for the info and giving yourself up for the live chat time Regina!
Still, it's awesome that those of us who can't go can still get involved!
Thanks for the info and giving yourself up for the live chat time Regina!
Lycan Nibbler
bah, I want to go and fail at winning things!!! 
Guess Im forced to sign up for xfire.....
Guess Im forced to sign up for xfire.....
Regina Buenaobra
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So this is basically just a paid vacation for you guys? Nothing new about GW2 whatsoever?
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Don't get me wrong, working conventions is a lot of fun -- I love them -- but it's exhausting. My idea of a vacation involves relaxing and lots of sleep.
Lady Raenef
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My idea of a vacation involves relaxing and lots of sleep.
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I won't be able to go to PAX, which is a shame. Don't have the time. I think it's time to finally download Xfire.
seut
Seeing keys for character slots and skill unlocks under the prices i would like to ask, why can't those be added to NCSoft's PlayNC.com web-store. The payment options in the in-game store are very limited for Europeans. PlayNC.com has several more payment options (even PayPal was added recently), but unfortunately offers less products.
There was the argument that character slots couldn't be offered outside the game itself, but apparently it's now possible to generate keys for them.
Please help us Euros to give you more money.
There was the argument that character slots couldn't be offered outside the game itself, but apparently it's now possible to generate keys for them.
Please help us Euros to give you more money.
aaje vhanli
Thank you for the information, Regina.
notskorn
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As someone who has been working behind the scenes at fandom conventions for 10 years, "vacation" is hardly the word I'd use for it. 12-17+ hour work shifts, exhaustion, stress, running on full power on less than 3 hours of sleep, headaches, missed meals, aching feet, voice getting hoarse from talking to so many people, minor crises cropping up, ... And those were conventions I worked at as a volunteer.
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Fril Estelin
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I guess I was just asking because I don't see the point of spending money on sending people to this kind of thing if you aren't going to announce anything about GW2. I guess hoping that Anet would spend money on something like another world championship instead is stupid at this point.
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aaje vhanli
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I guess I was just asking because I don't see the point of spending money on sending people to this kind of thing if you aren't going to announce anything about GW2.
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- Gain the attention/interest of new attendees who are potential additions to the GW player-base.
- Have some fun events for those fans who will already be going. This also works conversely for PAX in attracting those fans of GW who would not be attending if aNet representatives were not attending.
- Give fans new and old the opportunity to meet members of aNet staff and Guild Wars crew including (but not limited to) artists, writers and designers.
- In addition, aNet attendees contribute to various panel discussions and presentations at PAX that expand beyond that of Guild Wars.
If you don't see the "point" for aNet's presence at PAX, you should check out the page(s) that Regina linked to in her first post.
Disclaimer: This is absolutely unbiased post because I am not a PAX attendee and am, thus, unaffected by aNet's attendance.
pamelf
The word teaser got me all fired up...but it wasn't what I expected. lol.
Anyway, I think it's great involving people who can't attent PAX. THanks for the opportunity.
Anyway, I think it's great involving people who can't attent PAX. THanks for the opportunity.
Billiard
Thanks for the info Regina, I look forward to meeting you at PAX!
Avarre
Nothing interesting ever happens out here.
DarkNecrid
I didn't get to go.
I will be at the live chat fo sho though!
I will be at the live chat fo sho though!
SirSausage
Looks awesome. I can't get there as I'm in Europe.
Is that Regina (to the right)?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/arenanet/2717985005/
Happy Happy Joy Joy Happy Happy Joy
Is that Regina (to the right)?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/arenanet/2717985005/
Happy Happy Joy Joy Happy Happy Joy
DarkNecrid
Yep that's her, can tell from the face.
Man it all looks so fun I wannnnnna be there. ;(
Man it all looks so fun I wannnnnna be there. ;(
pamelf
OMG Regina I love you, you're wearing one of my all time favourite Threadless tee-shirts in that pic!
pumpkin pie
Thank you for the infos Ms Regina B,
Since I cannot be there personally to get autograph from the concept artist and tell them what a good job they have done to the aesthetic of Guild Wars, will you please let them know
my TWO THUMBS and TOES are UP to the Guild Wars Art Team! Salute! Wish i could be there to get their autograph personally.
cheers
Since I cannot be there personally to get autograph from the concept artist and tell them what a good job they have done to the aesthetic of Guild Wars, will you please let them know
my TWO THUMBS and TOES are UP to the Guild Wars Art Team! Salute! Wish i could be there to get their autograph personally.
cheers
Theus
So what exactly will be going on at this chat?
The realization that you'll be playing the same content for the next three+ years while waiting for Guild Wars 2?
The realization that you'll be playing the same content for the next three+ years while waiting for Guild Wars 2?
DarkNecrid
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So what exactly will be going on at this chat?
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SirSausage
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GW2 comes out late next year.
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DarkNecrid
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Yes, the beta, that is...
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So it's coming in 09 too, then.
Free Runner
Have you guys got sources for them saying the Beta would be in 2009? i remember them saying they were not going do the beta in 2008, instead making it closer to actual release but i dont recall them ever saying when that beta would be happening.
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Have you guys got sources for them saying the Beta would be in 2009? i remember them saying they were not going do the beta in 2008, instead making it closer to actual release but i dont recall them ever saying when that beta would be happening.
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Free Runner
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Yup, taken from the FAQ:
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Fril Estelin
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Yeah okay...now how about an actual Anet source rather than a community made FAQ predicting when the Beta will be?
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http://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Guild_Wars_2/FAQ
Free Runner
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Note: This is a community-made FAQ based on information from interviews and other official sources. For an ArenaNet-made FAQ, see their website page.
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DarkNecrid
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Official wiki doesnt mean Official FAQ. When i asked for a source i didnt mean a poorly worded sentence stuck on the end of an answer. DarkNecrid seemed pretty sure about it so i was hoping for something written by Anet.
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It isn't too hard to figure out these things if you have even the utmost vague understanding of how the industry works etc. They have said that they are pushing beta back to coincide with GW2's release (http://guildwars.com/products/guildwars2/gw2faq/ "Although we publically alpha- and beta-tested the original Guild Wars while it was still in early development, with Guild Wars 2 we will commence beta testing closer to the game's release.").
I will eat a shoe if the beta (and the game) doesn't come out in 2009.
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btw, is this chat basically IRC style in the X-Fire client, or is it VOIP or what? I've never actually participated in an X-Fire chat, heh.
Free Runner
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I am sure of it because of average development times, how long GW1 took, the fact that they were open to the idea of beta in 08 means it is at least moving along at a reasonable rate that 2009 is most likely, that GW1 doesn't have a very good life expectancy beyond 2009, and that all signs point to 2009.
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Fril Estelin
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For the rest, no idea, just waiting for something to happen
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Stuart444
the chat is basically similer in style to msn.
I am not too sure on how it works but I assume, the person who makes the chat invites everyone by clicking on the clan name in the xfire window and clicking "start a new chat room" and it invites people into it (correct me if I am wrong)
I am not too sure on how it works but I assume, the person who makes the chat invites everyone by clicking on the clan name in the xfire window and clicking "start a new chat room" and it invites people into it (correct me if I am wrong)
Koudelka
This is probably going to sound pretty sad, but my mum's company designed the booth for Ubisoft . I was gutted to hear that they didn't do Arenanet's but you know...
GW art team = <333333.
GW art team = <333333.
Daenara
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Nothing interesting ever happens out here.
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