I'd love to go to one of these convntions but as I live in Scotland it would be tricky, annual leave, costs etc have to be taken into consideration.
In saying that, if a date was announced that gave me time to book and save the money for it, i'd be there in a shot.
Dun Dun Dun.. GuildCon 2009
Aldo wants more
Caelus The Fallen
I'd love to go to such a thing, but... you know... look at my location...
I think any such convention needs to be held somewhere "in the middle" of the world - somewhere near the meridian
I think any such convention needs to be held somewhere "in the middle" of the world - somewhere near the meridian
MarIey
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Oh, I would so love to go to something like that. Unfortunately, I can't even afford a passport right now, let alone a flight over to America and accomodation. Maybe hold one of these things in England for a change? Or hold an England version too? *gets out puppy-dog eyes*
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Arduin
I'm from Europe, so it would be too costly for me.
But other than that... I don't know... Maybe if the dev's would've been a bit more involved with the community the past few months. I'm feeling a bit disconnected.
I think I would've enjoyed it more during the first few years of Guild Wars, or during the upcoming first few months of GW2.
But other than that... I don't know... Maybe if the dev's would've been a bit more involved with the community the past few months. I'm feeling a bit disconnected.
I think I would've enjoyed it more during the first few years of Guild Wars, or during the upcoming first few months of GW2.
R.Shayne
I would rather see some kind of online event (not in game) and not just purely Arena Net but include all of NCSoft so that we could get some real answers. And no pre-screening the questions and NCSoft agrees to answer ever question (No Comment not allowed).
I will also be expecting a certain place to freeze over before this happens.
I will also be expecting a certain place to freeze over before this happens.
Fril Estelin
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Would definitely go if there was one in England.
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I was at the event and I LOVED it, despite the minimal attendance. If Anet were to choose this option, they'd have HUGE success, they're very good at these things. I may not be able to fly to the USA for such an event, but I'd definitely consider it if it was in Europe.
Konig Des Todes
Inde, convince Anet to do this! Especially after their "we can talk now" period - would be much better for getting information. 
I'd love to go, whether I can or not is a different story.
I'd love to go, whether I can or not is a different story.
Lord Sojar
I'd go, if for the simple reason that I'd get to hang out with my few dev friends for realz.
Granted, I doubt any real information would come out regarding GW2, but I tend to agree with JR, just with different devs. ^_^
Granted, I doubt any real information would come out regarding GW2, but I tend to agree with JR, just with different devs. ^_^
Targren
Damn seattle. Too bad. I'm about as far as you can get from Seattle while still being in the Continental US.
Verene
Oh, that would be awesome.
I would go. Whether or not I could would depend on the details - location, cost, timing, etc. - but if I could? I totally would. I love conventions. Aaaaaaand, I have lots of experience working for cons, too.
Plus I've always wanted to go to the west coast. Chicago would be awesomely convenient for me, but I wouldn't mind making the trip out to Seattle.
Also...I want to see GW cosplayers. What's a convention without cosplay? I love cosplay - I love making and wearing costumes. And GW has some gorgeous costume designs, that are even fairly simple and realistic, as to how they can be translated from game art to reality. I've made crazy Final Fantasy costumes work, so I could definitely do GW. And the details...so much work, but it'd be so cool...
...Hee.
But yes. I think it'd be a great idea.
I would go. Whether or not I could would depend on the details - location, cost, timing, etc. - but if I could? I totally would. I love conventions. Aaaaaaand, I have lots of experience working for cons, too.
Plus I've always wanted to go to the west coast. Chicago would be awesomely convenient for me, but I wouldn't mind making the trip out to Seattle.
Also...I want to see GW cosplayers. What's a convention without cosplay? I love cosplay - I love making and wearing costumes. And GW has some gorgeous costume designs, that are even fairly simple and realistic, as to how they can be translated from game art to reality. I've made crazy Final Fantasy costumes work, so I could definitely do GW. And the details...so much work, but it'd be so cool...
...Hee.
But yes. I think it'd be a great idea.
Ravious
Seattle is rough. It's not exactly centrally located, and there are a lot of east coast players. I would suggest a centrally located locale like St. Louis or Chicago, which are also cheaper cities, if ANet would still come. If it were in Seattle, I'd try my best to come... but that's crossing a continent.
Painbringer
Lets see double daycare, Car broke down six times this year forcing me to buy a newer one about a year too early. Sister in law is getting married and all of my family is in it at 150-200 or so an outfit. Not to mention gifts...Yeah I am strapped right now. Although I would have loved to go.
And the car did not qualify as a clunker
And the car did not qualify as a clunker
Gun Pierson
Would be interesting when they have a playable version of GW2 available and when they want to talk about GW2. At the moment nothing is going on and such an event prolly costs a lot of money and time to organise.
Qing Guang
If it was in the LA area I would go... but otherwise, Captain School Year says no. :P
awesome sauce
Mmm this is a really good idea. If I wasn't saving for a different convention I might consider it.
Inde
Shameless bump because I just saw this on Martin Kerstein's twitter:
CCP is CCP Games who does Eve Online. They are currently holding their Fanfest in their hometown of Reykjavik, Iceland. And that's where Martin is!!
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Winterclaw
It's good that they are looking into it however there still are a lot of us who won't be able to make the trip even if it happens... now if they wanted to do a Guild Tours and hit several cities in the US and abroad, that might be able to get more overall attendance.
Inde
Guild Tours, that's an interesting idea. Hmmm.
lilDeath
Well, I am quite impressed to read this and that Martin is doing this.
He is going to the right place - CCP knows very well how to treat their subs / players. I have often thought of the way CCP operates, they really care, especially in terms of supporting / communicating to their players base... and often found myself thinking: "If only GW...."
But you know, I often stopped myself by saying... "Well, we don't pay-to-play GW, so I guess it's fair", but, you know, it really isn't.
I was tempted to go to Fanfest, especially since they offered absolutely awesome travel packages, stays and tours of their HQ of what goes on in how the design process works!
He is going to the right place - CCP knows very well how to treat their subs / players. I have often thought of the way CCP operates, they really care, especially in terms of supporting / communicating to their players base... and often found myself thinking: "If only GW...."
But you know, I often stopped myself by saying... "Well, we don't pay-to-play GW, so I guess it's fair", but, you know, it really isn't.
I was tempted to go to Fanfest, especially since they offered absolutely awesome travel packages, stays and tours of their HQ of what goes on in how the design process works!
zelgadissan
Gawd Inde, nobody likes thread necros... <3
I no longer have disposable income for something like a trip to Washington, but if they were to do a multi-city thing like Winterclaw mentioned, I could probably find a way to get there. Closest legitimate place they might go for me would be Chicago.
I no longer have disposable income for something like a trip to Washington, but if they were to do a multi-city thing like Winterclaw mentioned, I could probably find a way to get there. Closest legitimate place they might go for me would be Chicago.
Aera
WTB Free ticket to America
Zahr Dalsk
Do we get to throw pies at Izzy's face?
Pies with "Shadow Form" writ large upon them?
I'd be down with that.
Pies with "Shadow Form" writ large upon them?
I'd be down with that.
moriz
you might want to throw that pie at linsey's face. after all, she's handling skill balance right now.
Zahr Dalsk
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you might want to throw that pie at linsey's face. after all, she's handling skill balance right now.
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I've still got several pies for Izzy; amongst their number is the Smiter's Boon Pie, the Spawning Power Pie, and the Inspiration Magic Pie.
And of course a GW: Utopia Pie for whoever canceled it
Emunator
Washington would be to far for me, i'm from The Netherlands.
Else i would certainly tag along.
Else i would certainly tag along.
Snograt
Could someone please take a camera along to take pics of all the hawt chix cosplaying as eles.
Kthx.
Kthx.
Tenebrae
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Aljasha
anet should wait until gw2 hits the stores for a bigger community.
4thVariety
It's going to be tough scheduling another event in between all the existing expos. Let alone organize one.
Pax East: March 2010
If not there where else to promote an RPG?
E3: June 2010
Unknown if NCsoft will go back to this event. Competition from other MMOs will be brutal in 2010.
Games Convention Online (Leipzig) August(?) 2010
The major publishers moved to Cologne, giving NCsoft the chance to be the top dog, focus of all attention with GW2.
GamesCom (Cologne): August 2010
The European must go show.
Eurogamer Expo: Fall 2010
Currently underrated, but if your promotion team is on the road anyway, then these TWO expos in England (one weekend up north, one weekend in London) are also a good stop.
That's only the larger ones. Most of these venues allow for a dedicated community event to take place. Far cheaper if they are there anyway and without the hassle of organizing and promoting an entire event. In Germany NCsoft did rent a bar for a night to have a GW, Aion or general NC party. So on a small scale, they are doing stuff. Sometimes the announcement is a bit late though. As surprising as the parties might be, without a room to stay for the night, most people will not even have a chance to visit.
Pax East: March 2010
If not there where else to promote an RPG?
E3: June 2010
Unknown if NCsoft will go back to this event. Competition from other MMOs will be brutal in 2010.
Games Convention Online (Leipzig) August(?) 2010
The major publishers moved to Cologne, giving NCsoft the chance to be the top dog, focus of all attention with GW2.
GamesCom (Cologne): August 2010
The European must go show.
Eurogamer Expo: Fall 2010
Currently underrated, but if your promotion team is on the road anyway, then these TWO expos in England (one weekend up north, one weekend in London) are also a good stop.
That's only the larger ones. Most of these venues allow for a dedicated community event to take place. Far cheaper if they are there anyway and without the hassle of organizing and promoting an entire event. In Germany NCsoft did rent a bar for a night to have a GW, Aion or general NC party. So on a small scale, they are doing stuff. Sometimes the announcement is a bit late though. As surprising as the parties might be, without a room to stay for the night, most people will not even have a chance to visit.
Morgoth the dark
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Emunator
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Do we get to throw pies at Izzy's face?
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