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pamelf

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Join Date: Aug 2006

Australia

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Me/Mo

20 Jul 2009 at 14:56 - 161

Quote:

Originally Posted by Konig Des Todes

Just to tell you, Regina said nothing about what Anet will bring. So GW2 info can be there. I'd assume your assumption was poorly thought out - no offense intended, but Regina's statement does not say whether GW2 will be mentioned there or not. Especially since it was said (somewhere, can't recall where) that GW2 info will be released "later this year" - best time would be at PAX.

I still stand by my statement and my response to what you found. Regina specifically mentioned OTHER games that would be at PAX, but left out GW2 in a GW2 specific thread. From her silence I personally think we can safely assume she was going for harm minimization by accentuating the things that would be there.

Also, don't put too much stock in the statement "later this year" as back in 2008 Gaile said that the community could get excited about all the wonderful information they would be sharing with us that year. We all know how that turned out...

Believe me, i would LOVE to be proven wrong. Please, please, please Anet prove me wrong. All i'm saying is we shouldn't get our hopes up, because in our past experience with Anet, these hopes will probably turn out to be in vain.

Mordakai

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Kyhlo

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20 Jul 2009 at 15:02 - 162

Quote:

Originally Posted by pamelf

I still stand by my statement and my response to what you found. Regina specifically mentioned OTHER games that would be at PAX, but left out GW2 in a GW2 specific thread. From her silence I personally think we can safely assume she was going for harm minimization by accentuating the things that would be there.

Also, don't put too much stock in the statement "later this year" as back in 2008 Gaile said that the community could get excited about all the wonderful information they would be sharing with us that year. We all know how that turned out...

Believe me, i would LOVE to be proven wrong. Please, please, please Anet prove me wrong. All i'm saying is we shouldn't get our hopes up, because in our past experience with Anet, these hopes will probably turn out to be in vain.

But it is important to note that she confirmed ArenaNet will be there... and ArenaNet's only game is GW and GW2.

Of course, you are right, that doesn't approve anything, but it does give me hope!

Ghost Omel

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20 Jul 2009 at 15:02 - 163

Anet disapointed you, but in my case it did not.

So keeping the hopes up ,for me at least, means lookign forward to some new information regarding a up coming new game. You should generalize by puting every one in same boat f dissapointment with you. They provided what they promised for as long as they thought was financially profitable after EotN Campaign system was less profitable so they turned around to more traditional means.. IF you sucked a game dry.. Make a better, new, fresh experience for thei playerbase. Games dont last forever, and honestly they shouldnt.

In any case i agree with Konig and share his confidence about news arriving at PAX

Bryant Again

Hall Hero

Join Date: Feb 2006

20 Jul 2009 at 16:24 - 164

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shasgaliel

Half of my previous guild stopped playing gw for AION even though it was in China/Korea only. I think more will follow when they release it in Europe.

Alright then?

But it's not only if they'll follow, but also if they'll stay. An MMO is worthless if it isn't able to hold its players.

Mordakai

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Kyhlo

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20 Jul 2009 at 16:32 - 165

I think it's great for NCSoft (and by default, good for ArenaNet) to have synergy between NCSoft games. I mean, they advertise other NCSoft games in Guild Wars boxed games!

So, not sure how people moving from GW to Aion is a bad thing.

Isn't it true that GW's whole "lack of subscription fee" means they don't directly compete to any other MMORPG?

Bryant Again

Hall Hero

Join Date: Feb 2006

20 Jul 2009 at 16:39 - 166

I have 0 problem with people playing Aion.

I just have a pet-peeve for people claiming it to be "THA BEST" when they haven't even fully experienced the endgame content. This has been the demise of many an MMO: insane hype, but just drops immediately after that.

Mordakai

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Kyhlo

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20 Jul 2009 at 16:58 - 167

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bryant Again

I have 0 problem with people playing Aion.

I just have a pet-peeve for people claiming it to be "THA BEST" when they haven't even fully experienced the endgame content. This has been the demise of many an MMO: insane hype, but just drops immediately after that.

Well, yeah, how can it be the best when it's still in beta?

It looks like eye-candy to me, and I have a deep distrust of games that look pretty. (Usually, but not always, games that look very good are lacking in other departments).

If Aion is one of those rare breeds that actually has great gameplay with great graphics, well, color me impressed. Probably not going to buy it, however, I have too many MMORPGs already.

Lishy

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Join Date: Jan 2008

20 Jul 2009 at 17:26 - 168

Anyone remember how excited we were at the first golden sun 3 teaser?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VK3PiBJvElE

I predict GW2 will give us all the same feeling of excitement once they show a teaser.
I mean, like golden sun 3, we all knew it was coming. But some of us just can't help but piss our pants.

Mordakai

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Kyhlo

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20 Jul 2009 at 18:30 - 169

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kain Fz

Anyone remember how excited we were at the first golden sun 3 teaser?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VK3PiBJvElE

I predict GW2 will give us all the same feeling of excitement once they show a teaser.
I mean, like golden sun 3, we all knew it was coming. But some of us just can't help but piss our pants.

Hate to disappoint, but I never heard of Golden Sun.

The last game I was really excited about seeing a video of was StarCraft 2. That marine teaser video blew me away, even in Korean.

"Hell, it's about time."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUXoekeDIW8

(video from May 18, 2007..... but no one ever complains how long it take Blizzard games to come out!)

Jecht Scye

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N/Me

20 Jul 2009 at 19:29 - 170

I've never heard of Golden Sun either...

For me, it was the Diablo 3 Teaser.

Nodakim

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Hrvatska

N/Me

20 Jul 2009 at 19:35 - 171

Because you know they are awesome,but on the other hand Anet still has to prove themself on the long road.

Apollo Smile

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Jan 2008

[LORE]

E/Mo

20 Jul 2009 at 20:24 - 172

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kain Fz

Anyone remember how excited we were at the first golden sun 3 teaser?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VK3PiBJvElE

I predict GW2 will give us all the same feeling of excitement once they show a teaser.
I mean, like golden sun 3, we all knew it was coming. But some of us just can't help but piss our pants.

I'm greatly anticipating both.

Gigashadow

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20 Jul 2009 at 20:32 - 173

Speaking of eye candy, I hope GW2 looks even better than this upcoming MMO (which, incidentally is made by a large number of ex-NCSoft employees who all quit en masse). It certainly one-ups Aion. Some of the landscapes are amazing, and landscapes have generally been low-res in most MMOs.

Check this out:

http://mmoriot.com/tera/general-discussion/13

Mordakai

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Kyhlo

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20 Jul 2009 at 21:28 - 174

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gigashadow

Speaking of eye candy, I hope GW2 looks even better than this upcoming MMO (which, incidentally is made by a large number of ex-NCSoft employees who all quit en masse). It certainly one-ups Aion. Some of the landscapes are amazing, and landscapes have generally been low-res in most MMOs.

Check this out:

http://mmoriot.com/tera/general-discussion/13

Hmmm, is it true BlueHole "stole" the Lineage 3 code and made it into TERA?

Anyway, apparently it's in closed beta already.

Here's character creation? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZQNS5gpPG0

HawkofStorms

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20 Jul 2009 at 21:43 - 175

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bryant Again

I have 0 problem with people playing Aion.

I just have a pet-peeve for people claiming it to be "THA BEST" when they haven't even fully experienced the endgame content. This has been the demise of many an MMO: insane hype, but just drops immediately after that.

I'd rather hear that then all the pirihia WoW fanbois complaining about how "this game sucks, WoW is better" in every youtube video and game website. People being excited about an upcoming game is a lot less pathetic then a bunch of people being... jealous (for lack of a better term) of one and trying to scare people away from it.

Lishy

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Join Date: Jan 2008

20 Jul 2009 at 22:15 - 176

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jecht Scye

I've never heard of Golden Sun either...

You've missed out on the best GBA RPG of all time. No exaggeration.
With its deep storyline, amazing music, breathtaking graphics, and epic gameplay, it ranks up with the best video games of all time. I'm surprised that many people don't know about golden sun, despite its huge fanbase..

And keep in mind Golden Sun 3 was like Gw2. It took years of them hinting development until finally, the first teaser. I'm just surprised progress at Anet is so fast. Guild wars, as it is, is huge and looks so huge it gives me awe that they can produce it so fast. So if Guild Wars 2 is an improvement, I don't know what to say.

Right now, I want ANET to take all the time they need though and not rush GW2.

Ravious

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Servants of Fortuna

N/Mo

20 Jul 2009 at 23:03 - 177

http://twitter.com/arenanet/status/2744882630

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Seoul, Korea

Mo/Me

20 Jul 2009 at 23:04 - 178

There are no needs to look into Guild Wars 2. What good will it do to you?

"I never think of the future. It comes soon enough." - Einstein

own age myname

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Minnesota

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20 Jul 2009 at 23:46 - 179

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ravious

http://twitter.com/arenanet/status/2744882630

-.-

Nothing new lol.

Sparda

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Join Date: Nov 2006

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20 Jul 2009 at 23:56 - 180

For the lack of information they should keep it that way iff Anet keeps rubbing screens and such in peoples face they get expectations and afterwards they always complain how crappy the game is course they didn't get what they expect.

It's funny to say Gw2 is the new Duke Nuker Forever

But i have my concerns they mist 1 deadline i think Anet got over ambitious with there game. And seeing the NCSoft Infesters Thingy doesn't convince me that there is gonna be something soon no CBT (Central Beta Test) announced
so in my eyes there is no game.

garethporlest18

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Join Date: Jan 2006

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21 Jul 2009 at 02:51 - 181

Other games don't matter. Guild Wars is a game, you buy, install, and come to when you feel like playing it. That's why Anet wins. Because you can play Aion and GW or GW 2 at the same time, you can play D3 and Gw 2 at the same time, there are no fees and so it's always accessible and that's why Anet will keep customers.

Cacheelma

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Jun 2005

The Ascalon Union

Me/Mo

21 Jul 2009 at 04:46 - 182

Quote:

Originally Posted by pamelf

Also, don't put too much stock in the statement "later this year" as back in 2008 Gaile said that the community could get excited about all the wonderful information they would be sharing with us that year. We all know how that turned out...

She got REPLACED. Or was that happened before then?

Can't wait to see the new CM.

Cool Down

Academy Page

Join Date: Mar 2009

Denmark

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21 Jul 2009 at 08:07 - 183

i signed up for the newsletter like half a year ago.. but havent recieved a single one Oo
its like WTF all other game companies send them out 24/7

shoyon456

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Join Date: Jul 2006

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21 Jul 2009 at 09:08 - 184

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cool Down

i signed up for the newsletter like half a year ago.. but havent recieved a single one Oo
its like WTF all other game companies send them out 24/7

Yeah, i signed up last year to hear some GW2 jabber. Still, I do think they sent one out with M.O.X. and for the 4th Anniversary.

I think GW2 was a good hook to get ppl signed up on it though.

Takeko Nakano

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Aug 2005

Great Britain

W/P

21 Jul 2009 at 11:00 - 185

I vote for number 1. As Xenomortis said, at least with games like Diablo 3 we have gameplay videos and an expected release quarter. With GW2 we have nothing more than the devs word that much is happening with it.

If ANet want to tease us like this, fine. But I've given up on Guild Wars - it's got to the point where I might not actually rejoin to play GW2.

Xenomortis

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UK

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21 Jul 2009 at 11:30 - 186

Quote:

Originally Posted by Takeko Nakano

I vote for number 1. As Xenomortis said, at least with games like Diablo 3 we have gameplay videos and an expected release quarter. With GW2 we have nothing more than the devs word that much is happening with it.

Diablo III is probably much closer to release and being finished than GW2 is (I say probably because we've seen nothing on GW2), hence the videos.

The amount of lore and various stuff revealed more or less immediatly after GW2's announcement was also decieving to an extent, giving the image the game was much further in development than it probably was.
The fact they hadn't revealed or perhaps even decided on a level cap or if there would be one was a bit more sobering.

Bryant Again

Hall Hero

Join Date: Feb 2006

21 Jul 2009 at 12:54 - 187

Quote:

Originally Posted by HawkofStorms

I'd rather hear that then all the pirihia WoW fanbois complaining about how "this game sucks, WoW is better" in every youtube video and game website. People being excited about an upcoming game is a lot less pathetic then a bunch of people being... jealous (for lack of a better term) of one and trying to scare people away from it.

The worst part? The WoW fanboys are usually right : (

pamelf

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Australia

Lost Templars [LoTe]

Me/Mo

21 Jul 2009 at 13:29 - 188

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cool Down

i signed up for the newsletter like half a year ago.. but havent recieved a single one Oo
its like WTF all other game companies send them out 24/7

I signed up when I started playing GW over 4 years ago. I think I could count everything I received from them on my fingers. I haven't even progressed to double digits.

Lonesamurai

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21 Jul 2009 at 13:32 - 189

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cacheelma

She got REPLACED. Or was that happened before then?

Can't wait to see the new CM.

actually no, Gaile was promoted into Support and is still fairly active in GW

and the new CM? thats Martin and Regina

Shadow Kurd

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21 Jul 2009 at 17:31 - 190

The lack of information is understandable, and I think ArenaNet is handling the situation well. Also I couldn't care less as there's enough other things to do and other games to play.

Apollo Smile

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E/Mo

21 Jul 2009 at 20:12 - 191

Guild Wars not being the main focus of NCSoft at PAX doesn't mean they can't show a trailer. Obviously, until its playable it won't be the "main attraction".

Mister_Smiley

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Mar 2006

21 Jul 2009 at 20:22 - 192

Anet has there reason and i understand that they have to do things in order to keep there ideas hidden so that other company's doesn't copy them right away. Also if there going to make Gw2 as big i think they are i fully understand why its taken so long. People forget that they have a lot more work to do in GW2 then in GW1, which means a long time table. They also don't want to compete with Aion, which i very smart because that game is just amazing.

As for D3 coming out before GW2, its possible but D3 is getting a total over hall from what i understand, so i really can't say much about it, ya they give a lot of information out, but they still got a lot of work to do.

Well that is what i gotta say about that.

Lishy

Forge Runner

Join Date: Jan 2008

21 Jul 2009 at 20:34 - 193

Comparing D3 to GW2 is like comparing the next Mario to Touhou.
Both are awesome games. But D3 is the top and I don't think anyone can argue.

Enon

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21 Jul 2009 at 20:39 - 194

Quote:

Originally Posted by Apollo Smile

Obviously, until its playable it won't be the "main attraction".

Didn't the Dev's claimed they get together every Wednesday night to play GW2? That makes it playable, right?

Edit: Found it! Source

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike O'Brien

In addition to the normal playtesting of everyday development, the entire team logs on every Wednesday to simply play the game together, and we always have a lot of fun.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kain Fz

Both are awesome games. But D3 is the top and I don't think anyone can argue.

Did you play both games already? :-)

Kondichael

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Denmark

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21 Jul 2009 at 20:52 - 195

Didnt some staff from Anet make D2?

Lonesamurai

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21 Jul 2009 at 20:53 - 196

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kondichael

Didnt some staff from Anet make D2?

ANet is staffed and was originally created by ex-blizzard staff

Lishy

Forge Runner

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21 Jul 2009 at 21:10 - 197

Quote:

Originally Posted by Enon

Did you play both games already? :-)

No. I'm just a mindless fanboy who follows the crowd :-)

la_cabra_de_vida

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21 Jul 2009 at 21:47 - 198

We are not entitled to anything from ncsoft or anet. Period.

Apollo Smile

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E/Mo

21 Jul 2009 at 22:00 - 199

Quote:

Originally Posted by Enon

Didn't the Dev's claimed they get together every Wednesday night to play GW2? That makes it playable, right?

Edit: Found it! Source

Did you play both games already? :-)

Doesn't mean it playable for the general public. There a certain level of polish they would want before showing it off, or they might give the wrong impression.

shoyon456

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21 Jul 2009 at 22:02 - 200

Quote:

Originally Posted by la_cabra_de_vida

We are not entitled to anything from ncsoft or anet. Period.

I'd like to believe I'm entitled to see what Anet has been spending their effort on, because it sure as hell hasn't been the game IVE been playing (GW1).