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Inde

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Join Date: Dec 2004

13 May 2009 at 19:02 - 1

"Vice President of NCsoft said in the first quarter performance conference call held on May 11 that Guild Wars 2 is one of the MMORPGs which NCsoft is currently working to bring into single player version. This is the first time that NCsoft talked about the development of single-player version of Guild Wars 2 since the single-player version of Blade & Soul was confirmed under development.

According to Lee Ze Ho, Vice President of NCsoft, with Guild Wars 2 as the leading title, all development issues relating to the single-player versions of NCsoft’s MMORPGs are under discussion. However, from the perspective of the development team, the feasibility study is still in progress, with the specific development work and launch schedule both not confirmed."

All things such as the development schedule and game information about Guild Wars 2, which are scheduled to be unveiled in the second half of 2008, are now going secretly. After releasing Eye of the North, the first expansion to Guild War, ArenaNet has centralized all development resources on Guild Wars 2.

In addition, among the restructured branches of NCsoft in North America and Europe, ArenaNet has been guaranteed strong support from the entire company. And Guild Wars 2 has become the second most anticipated project of NCsoft following Aion."

http://news.mmosite.com/content/2009...34604456.shtml

Update:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Regina

This information regarding a single-player version of GW2 is incorrect. There is no single-player version of GW2 planned. The comment was probably misquoted or mistranslated (maybe even misquoted, then mistranslated).

snaek

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13 May 2009 at 19:11 - 2

i don't mind if this means the online community will be tighter

catering to single player in an online game (aka gw1) doesn't quite work

Symeon

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Join Date: Jul 2005

13 May 2009 at 19:13 - 3

Quote:

All things such as the development schedule and game information about Guild Wars 2, which are scheduled to be unveiled in the second half of 2008

As the article is recent, this is probably meant to say second half of 2009. Some interesting news at last.

Bryant Again

Hall Hero

Join Date: Feb 2006

13 May 2009 at 19:21 - 4

Hmmm...Interesting!

Esprit

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Jun 2005

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13 May 2009 at 19:22 - 5

Single player version of GW2? Sounds interesting, but, the big question is, would we be able to import our single player characters into the online game?

Daesu

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Join Date: Oct 2008

13 May 2009 at 19:24 - 6

Quote:

Originally Posted by Esprit

Single player version of GW2? Sounds interesting, but, the big question is, would we be able to import our single player characters into the online game?

Seriously doubt that. Single player means your character and their attributes, equipment, etc. are stored in your own PC which means you can use tools to edit them.

ANet would probably want to keep the online aspect pristine.

Commander Ryker

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13 May 2009 at 19:25 - 7

Maybe it's going to be 2 games. The single player as a platform game and then the regular mmo game.

NoXiFy

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The Benecia Renovatio [RenO]

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13 May 2009 at 19:27 - 8

Uggg i don't like it, if it's true then it should be a SEPARATE game. Having the option to do single-player in an MMO with the option to bring the same character online is just begging for glitch/cheating abuse. First day the game will be out there will be someone with every title in the game and 90trillion gold. The only reason i would support this is if it was a seperate version, or if it was for consoles. If it's for consoles and such then anet will get more money which = better updates which = funner game (well, that's what SHOULD happen

).

Kattar

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13 May 2009 at 19:28 - 9

They can't even get one game out the door, so I don't know about that.

Quote:

i don't mind if this means the online community will be tighter

Seems like it would have the opposite effect. Since they'd be catering to single players. Sounds to me like just an RPG not an MMO/CORPG.

slowerpoke

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Jul 2007

Cuba

13 May 2009 at 19:28 - 10

that 2008 date needs to be confirmed

either its out of date article or they meant 2009 and we are going to see some gw2 news soon

single player, no idea what that'll mean. although gw1 pve is pretty much that

Inde

Site Contributor

Join Date: Dec 2004

13 May 2009 at 19:31 - 11

Article was posted today. I'm thinking that's a typo. The Q1 earnings phone call is downloadable here:

http://www.ncsoft.net/global/ir/overview.aspx

I don't have speakers on my computer so can't listen to it. But I'm sure some of you can find out where it is in the phone call and let us know. : )

felinette

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13 May 2009 at 19:32 - 12

Interesting. If it's two games (an online version and a single-player version), I wonder if they'll provide a way to update the single-player game every time they update the online game.

Yawgmoth

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Apr 2005

13 May 2009 at 19:35 - 13

Guild Wars 2 won't require monthly fees... that is the Single Player version obviously

It's a pretty big news piece about GW2, with nothing NEW announced for more than a full year.

And a start of real information and promotion of the game in 2nd half '09 is pretty much expected - after Aion release there has to be something real coming.

bhavv

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Join Date: Sep 2006

13 May 2009 at 19:35 - 14

Ok. I am a single player and prefer playing solo...

But I still want a guild and people to talk to.

It doesnt work like this, booting single player off fans to play on their own, all they require is the ability to play the game equally on their own and be able to enjoy it just as much as they would in a solo game, but they have the option to team up if they occasionally want to, and to communicate with others as well as having access to trading with other players.

As interesting a concept as it may sound to turn a MMORPG into a solo game, once solo players have tasted the MMO experience, they still want that same experience and interactivity with others, just with the freedom to play however, whatever, and whenever they like fully on their own.

I dont understand why such a simple concept has been so difficult to understand by the multiplayer community. Even if all the solo players left GW to play the offline version, you would still have the same number of people who enjoy teaming up both before and after the solo players have left.

Daesu

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Oct 2008

13 May 2009 at 19:36 - 15

Quote:

Originally Posted by felinette

Interesting. If it's two games (an online version and a single-player version), I wonder if they'll provide a way to update the single-player game every time they update the online game.

That may not be difficult since they are already updating the binaries on our PC whenever GW1 updates on their server.

So now, we can download both the client and server updates rather than just the client update.

Jetdoc

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Join Date: Jul 2005

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13 May 2009 at 19:46 - 16

Quote:

Originally Posted by bhavv

I dont understand why such a simple concept has been so difficult to understand by the multiplayer community. Even if all the solo players left GW to play the offline version, you would still have the same number of people who enjoy teaming up both before and after the solo players have left.

So, I decided to go inactive for several months, but it's refreshing to see bhavv spouting the same rhetoric he was spouting back then.

P.S. I'm not sure I'm quite on board with the single player vs. MMO mode in the game. Unless they find a "bridge" to bring the achievements from single player mode over to the online environment, I doubt that single player mode would be viewed much more than a "beginner" or "escape" area for the MMO scene.

zwei2stein

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13 May 2009 at 19:51 - 17

Diablo II Flashback for developers, eh.

manager

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13 May 2009 at 19:53 - 18

The article says single player versions of their MMORPGS, not single player modes.

Regina Buenaobra

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Join Date: Apr 2008

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13 May 2009 at 19:56 - 19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Inde

"Vice President of NCsoft said in the first quarter performance conference call held on May 11 that Guild Wars 2 is one of the MMORPGs which NCsoft is currently working to bring into single player version. This is the first time that NCsoft talked about the development of single-player version of Guild Wars 2 since the single-player version of Blade & Soul was confirmed under development.

According to Lee Ze Ho, Vice President of NCsoft, with Guild Wars 2 as the leading title, all development issues relating to the single-player versions of NCsoft’s MMORPGs are under discussion. However, from the perspective of the development team, the feasibility study is still in progress, with the specific development work and launch schedule both not confirmed."

All things such as the development schedule and game information about Guild Wars 2, which are scheduled to be unveiled in the second half of 2008, are now going secretly. After releasing Eye of the North, the first expansion to Guild War, ArenaNet has centralized all development resources on Guild Wars 2.

In addition, among the restructured branches of NCsoft in North America and Europe, ArenaNet has been guaranteed strong support from the entire company. And Guild Wars 2 has become the second most anticipated project of NCsoft following Aion."

http://news.mmosite.com/content/2009...34604456.shtml

This information regarding a single-player version of GW2 is incorrect. There is no single-player version of GW2 planned. The comment was probably misquoted or mistranslated (maybe even misquoted, then mistranslated).

sir hepe

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Join Date: Sep 2006

tombs

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13 May 2009 at 19:58 - 20

I have a feeling that this single player version is NOT what we all think it is... I really doubt that they would release a single player only version of the game. If they do, the mmo is going to have a fee, though :/

EDIT: Oh, thanks Regina for clearing this up.

netniwk

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Join Date: Mar 2005

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13 May 2009 at 19:59 - 21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Regina Buenaobra

This information regarding a single-player version of GW2 is incorrect. There is no single-player version of GW2 planned. The comment was probably misquoted or mistranslated (maybe even misquoted, then mistranslated).

So what does the article say?

slowerpoke

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Jul 2007

Cuba

13 May 2009 at 20:01 - 22

Regina, is "game information about Guild Wars 2, which are scheduled to be unveiled in the second half of 2009" correct?

Unreal Havoc

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Join Date: Dec 2007

13 May 2009 at 20:03 - 23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daesu

Seriously doubt that. Single player means your character and their attributes, equipment, etc. are stored in your own PC which means you can use tools to edit them.

ANet would probably want to keep the online aspect pristine.

It's quite possible to make the single player portion of the game access information to do with your character from their own servers. No one said it was offline singleplayer, did they?

However from how the article is put across it seems as if they are talking about a completely different game.

Deimos Zargarda

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Aug 2008

13 May 2009 at 20:03 - 24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Regina Buenaobra

This information regarding a single-player version of GW2 is incorrect. There is no single-player version of GW2 planned. The comment was probably misquoted or mistranslated (maybe even misquoted, then mistranslated).

Im not the kind that moans about every little shi*t but after hearing about the single player I really was about to do it, good thing it was all wrong info, puha.

Longasc

Forge Runner

Join Date: May 2005

13 May 2009 at 20:05 - 25

This needs a clarification!

Guild Wars 2 =
1.) ... Diablo style offline/online hybrid?
-> already declined by Regina

2.) ... single character MMO, no party in explorables e.g.
3.) ?

Xsiriss

Jungle Guide

Join Date: May 2008

13 May 2009 at 20:22 - 26

I think maybe what they meant is that it will be possible to go solo into explorable areas without getting ganked, ie you won't NEED H/H to play.

own age myname

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13 May 2009 at 20:28 - 27

Sounds like Diablo 2 type system. I personally wouldn't mind it or like it. Maybe if they made it into a Elder Scrolls type RPG single player game. But that would take too much time.

Regina Buenaobra

ArenaNet

Join Date: Apr 2008

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13 May 2009 at 20:29 - 28

Quote:

Originally Posted by slowerpoke

Regina, is "game information about Guild Wars 2, which are scheduled to be unveiled in the second half of 2009" correct?

Well, we've said several times that you will get information about GW2 later this year.

We don't have exact dates announced, though.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longasc

This needs a clarification!

Guild Wars 2 =
1.) ... Diablo style offline/online hybrid?
-> already declined by Regina

2.) ... single character MMO, no party in explorables e.g.
3.) ?

GW2 will allow for different play styles, which includes people who like to play alone or in groups. Guild Wars 2 is definitely an MMORPG, meaning online play with the option of joining up with other people to play.

Yawgmoth

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Apr 2005

13 May 2009 at 20:31 - 29

So what has really the Vice President of NCsoft said in the first quarter performance conference call held on May 11 said about GW2 and Single Player?

He said ~something~ which was then misquoted / mistranslated into this news piece which is now confirmed to be wrong. But what he really said?

Inde

Site Contributor

Join Date: Dec 2004

13 May 2009 at 20:37 - 30

On the English conference call the only mention of GW2 and ArenaNet was about their cash flow being depleted and that not being resolved until GW2, 13% loss q over q because of no new content, ncsoft europe being closed down because of unsuccessful smaller titles. Not all doom and gloom because of course they expected this without the new content. I don't hear mention on the English call of any development of GW2 or talk of the versioning so this may have been mentioned (and misinterpreted) in the Korean call.

slowerpoke

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Jul 2007

Cuba

13 May 2009 at 20:38 - 31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Regina Buenaobra

Well, we've said several times that you will get information about GW2 later this year.

We don't have exact dates announced, though.

You can tell me, I wont tell anyone else

We are ofcourse grasping at straws here, since theres been literally no gw2 information. And without hard facts, only speculation remains.

I think Inde tricked me, listened to all of that english conference call and there was no mention of the quoted text about single player

Back then

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Apr 2009

13 May 2009 at 20:40 - 32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Inde

On the English conference call the only mention of GW2 and ArenaNet was about their cash flow being depleted and that not being resolved until GW2, 13% loss q over q because of no new content, ncsoft europe being closed down because of unsuccessful smaller titles. Not all doom and gloom because of course they expected this without the new content. I don't hear mention on the English call of any development of GW2 or talk of the versioning so this may have been mentioned (and misinterpreted) in the Korean call.

So basically Anet is going to go bankrupt if they don't release GW2 quickly.

Eddie Frenzy Spam

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Join Date: Jul 2007

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13 May 2009 at 20:45 - 33

Ignoring what Regina said about no single player GW2, which no offense to her, I take what any PR person says with a grain of salt.

All the people saying "oh noez, single player GWZ this will ruin the online bit, oh noez hacks, oh noez, monthly fee"

You all failed to read the article properly.

It said the Single player aspects of the MMO's are currently undergoing the "Feasability Study" phase. This means they are investigating whether the idea is even possible with regards to time, technology, cost etc. This means a few things:
A) It's not even certain the project would go ahead
and
B) It is nowhere near development stage.

Now considering (from what we've heard) that GW2 is quite far a long the development stage then assuming that they will not be seperate games is absolutely proposterous. Therefore worries about how it will effect the online play, the cost of the online GW etc etc etc are utterly stupid.

If the project where to go ahead I would imagine it to be like comparing the offline LotR games to the online LotR, while related with regards to the setting/franchise, they are no way related in game play or in any other way.

Inde

Site Contributor

Join Date: Dec 2004

13 May 2009 at 20:46 - 34

No Back Then, they mentioned that ArenaNet's revenue right now is from royalties from other NCSoft publishing entities and that their development cost is expensed.

bhavv

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13 May 2009 at 21:31 - 35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jetdoc

So, I decided to go inactive for several months, but it's refreshing to see bhavv spouting the same rhetoric he was spouting back then.

P.S. I'm not sure I'm quite on board with the single player vs. MMO mode in the game. Unless they find a "bridge" to bring the achievements from single player mode over to the online environment, I doubt that single player mode would be viewed much more than a "beginner" or "escape" area for the MMO scene.

I have also been inactive for quite some time.

Yet when I come back, I still see the same discussions regarding solo play such as this thread, and still feel like replying because solo play in MMOs is my priority concern.

It is a waste to simply see them consider making a full offline version of an MMO instead of offering a fully enjoyable solo experience within the game itself.

WoW, LOTRO, and AoC have all successfully listened to their playerbase and implemented the ability to play solo with enjoyment.

GW has solo play yes, but the enjoyment is lessened by the not so good henchmen and their AI.

I will repeat my example of Factions protection hero as my prime example again as to how much solo play and henchmen are neglected in this game.

Mordakai

Grotto Attendant

Join Date: Aug 2005

Kyhlo

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13 May 2009 at 21:52 - 36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yawgmoth

So what has really the Vice President of NCsoft said in the first quarter performance conference call held on May 11 said about GW2 and Single Player?

He said ~something~ which was then misquoted / mistranslated into this news piece which is now confirmed to be wrong. But what he really said?

Well, the obvious guess would be that you CAN play Guild Wars 2 solo.

That is not new, as has been mentioned since Guild Wars 2 was first announced: You don't HAVE to play with others, but we'll make the game so cool, you'll probably want to.

HawkofStorms

Hall Hero

Join Date: Aug 2005

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13 May 2009 at 22:00 - 37

I'm glad Regina quickly nipped this in the butt.

Besides, a single player version wouldn't make any sense. If the multiplayer version still has no online fee... why wouldn't you play it online?

manager

Frost Gate Guardian

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Portugal

Cold Black Eyes

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13 May 2009 at 22:06 - 38

HawkofStorms: if a single player version would reveal itself to be feasible, they could then perhaps tackle on other markets like consoles. Of course that now consoles also offer online playability but still

Professor K

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Jan 2009

Mo/A

13 May 2009 at 22:08 - 39

Quote:

Originally Posted by bhavv

I have also been inactive for quite some time.

Yet when I come back, I still see the same discussions regarding solo play such as this thread, and still feel like replying because solo play in MMOs is my priority concern.

It is a waste to simply see them consider making a full offline version of an MMO instead of offering a fully enjoyable solo experience within the game itself.

WoW, LOTRO, and AoC have all successfully listened to their playerbase and implemented the ability to play solo with enjoyment.

GW has solo play yes, but the enjoyment is lessened by the not so good henchmen and their AI.

I will repeat my example of Factions protection hero as my prime example again as to how much solo play and henchmen are neglected in this game.

As a player of WoW since it launched I can say Guild Wars is world's above it in the solo department.

Obrien Xp

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Jan 2009

Canada

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13 May 2009 at 22:15 - 40

I think this is over. Anet cleared it up. Single player edition would suck anyways.

/close plz