.Now time to find that girl and see just how long the NDA holds up...
The ArenaNet Wish
FengShuiDove
Very cool, thanks for the link Inde .
Now time to find that girl and see just how long the NDA holds up...
.Now time to find that girl and see just how long the NDA holds up...
DreamWind
Now if only ANet would fix their inbalanced game I would like them. Nah I'm just kidding cool story good stuff.
MarkusParkus
Thats A Well Sweet Story, Good Job Anet!...
Nice To See They Have A Heart
Markus.
Nice To See They Have A Heart
Markus.
II Lucky Charm II
I do not know whether or not this story is true. However, I do admire the excellent use of pathos.
Kc Quipor Ultra
Nice ^^ 
First girl ever that plays GW2 thats not working at Arenanet
+1 Anet and a great story !
+1 Anet and a great story !
majikmajikmajik
thats really nice, make-a-wish gets it done again!
Coverticus
Heartwarming to say the least.
Reminds me of a TV programme we used to have here in the UK in the 80's and early 90's called "Jim'll Fix It" - very similar in children/young adults with disabilities, problems etc being given the opportunity to have their wish come true. And companies/people/communities would be willing to help where possible (be it the RAF, Navy, Government even the Royalty). And it made wonderful viewing to see the reactions on theior faces as they were given their wish. Which is exactly how I could see Emily's face during her tour.
So my hat goes off to everyone at ArenaNet - just shows in this day and age, there are still shining lights who will do this kind of thing.
~James
Reminds me of a TV programme we used to have here in the UK in the 80's and early 90's called "Jim'll Fix It" - very similar in children/young adults with disabilities, problems etc being given the opportunity to have their wish come true. And companies/people/communities would be willing to help where possible (be it the RAF, Navy, Government even the Royalty). And it made wonderful viewing to see the reactions on theior faces as they were given their wish. Which is exactly how I could see Emily's face during her tour.
So my hat goes off to everyone at ArenaNet - just shows in this day and age, there are still shining lights who will do this kind of thing.
~James
The Air Revenger
good job A-net, i wish she would have told them to nerf SF though.
PowerRAV
+1 to Anet
hmm but this does explain why I couldn't find their building on google street view.
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Trbayth
Definite +1 for ArenaNet!
Chocobo1
All I can think of to describe this is
:3
:3
zelgadissan
As much crap as I've been giving Anet lately, this is still pretty cool.
Kityn
A wonderful and heartwarming story. Best wishes to Emily and her family and to Anet.
jetlaw
Very nice story.
Carinae
It should be called Emily's Beach.
We can reflect on that when we visit it, or go there when we have trials in real life.
We can reflect on that when we visit it, or go there when we have trials in real life.
TaggSilar
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It should be called Emily's Beach.
We can reflect on that when we visit it, or go there when we have trials in real life. |
Great job anet
Malchior Devenholm
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Originally Posted by Carinae Dragonblood
It should be called Emily's Beach.
We can reflect on that when we visit it, or go there when we have trials in real life. |
Blades Of Decree
I love how they turned an act of good faith into a GW2 promotion.
"They convened a group of their eight senior designers and Emily, and they asked Emily to help them design an "Event" for the game. If you want to see it, buy Guild Wars 2 when it comes out, but I can tell you that Emily came up with an idea they really liked."
"They convened a group of their eight senior designers and Emily, and they asked Emily to help them design an "Event" for the game. If you want to see it, buy Guild Wars 2 when it comes out, but I can tell you that Emily came up with an idea they really liked."
Inde
Blades, are you under the impression that ArenaNet wrote that blog entry? This was done by Emily's family. I didn't hear about this story from ArenaNet. It was passed along to me and I decided to post and let the community know about it. ArenaNet hasn't advertised, spoken about or otherwise mentioned this good deed they did in any official capacity.
Please people, don't try to read more into it then what it was.
Please people, don't try to read more into it then what it was.
Lawliet Kira
gw 2! also /signed for
emilys beach
emilys beach
Giga_Gaia
Cool, Anet has been pretty awesome lately. Another +1. Nice find, Inde
Though I have to say, why do some people always have to find the negative in everything? With all the crazy stuff that we hear about on the news nowadays, I would have thought that people would be delighted to hear some good news for once. Sure it might not have happened to you, but it does warm you up a bit no?
Though I have to say, why do some people always have to find the negative in everything? With all the crazy stuff that we hear about on the news nowadays, I would have thought that people would be delighted to hear some good news for once. Sure it might not have happened to you, but it does warm you up a bit no?
DragonRogue
Footnote tho, I have read everything on her blog and it seems that Emily is doing well after the transplant and I am glad to hear that. I will continue to read up on her blog and wish her the very best luck in a full recovery. Our thoughts are with you.
/SIGNED I agree that the Beach should be named for her in GW2 and I also think there should be an NPC that is made to look like her somewhere nearby it.
/SIGNED I agree that the Beach should be named for her in GW2 and I also think there should be an NPC that is made to look like her somewhere nearby it.
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/signed on the Emily's Beach idea
Also, I commented the article to Regina in game, we happened to be in the same district tonight for the Mad King. Anyways, she said that Emily was very into Guild Wars and she asked a lot of good questions to the developers while she was there. She also said that it was a lot of fun for everyone.
Also, I commented the article to Regina in game, we happened to be in the same district tonight for the Mad King. Anyways, she said that Emily was very into Guild Wars and she asked a lot of good questions to the developers while she was there. She also said that it was a lot of fun for everyone.
upier
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Originally Posted by Inde
Blades, are you under the impression that ArenaNet wrote that blog entry? This was done by Emily's family. I didn't hear about this story from ArenaNet. It was passed along to me and I decided to post and let the community know about it. ArenaNet hasn't advertised, spoken about or otherwise mentioned this good deed they did in any official capacity.
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It would be COMPLETELY unreasonable to assume that A.Net would not be aware of the positive effect such an action will have.
This IS PR.
Still, I would absolutely approve if more PR was conducted in this fashion. I would rather see A.Net waste the millions that they will waste for magazine and online space advertising GW2 on making people's trivial wishes come true. One kind of PR benefits A.Net only and this kind of PR benefits other people also.
Hyperventilate
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After lunch, they let her play Guild Wars 2, with a bunch of people in the office. It was a blast to play with the developers; at one point she said, "I wish there were some sticks on this beach." One of the developers rewrote the game to put sticks there. There were lots of laughs, and the team really enjoyed watching her play and seeing what she focused on. Read all about Emily's story here: Emily's Heart Updates. |
This is a really awesome story and it warms my heart that A-net could fufill her wish.
I hope Emily gets well soon. Seems like an awesome girl to me.
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/SIGNED I agree that the Beach should be named for her in GW2 and I also think there should be an NPC that is made to look like her somewhere nearby it.
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Akaraxle
I was reading the full post and came across this:
That's good and all, but didn't she pick a pretty sucky game to be absorbed into community wise? I mean, I can't imagine how she'd feel being abused by other players in the same way every one of us has been at some point.
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FengShuiDove
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That's good and all, but didn't she pick a pretty sucky game to be absorbed into community wise? I mean, I can't imagine how she'd feel being abused by other players in the same way every one of us has been at some point.
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Honestly, I'm just glad to hear that GW2 is in an actual playable condition.
Hooded Doom
I take back all my previous /rage threads to do with uw nerfs.
GG arena net, this is an absolutely fantastic thing for you to have done
(btw anyone see the box of space hulk in the pic? )
GG arena net, this is an absolutely fantastic thing for you to have done
(btw anyone see the box of space hulk in the pic?
naughteblonde
Little things like this cant help but remind you theres some wonderful people out in the world. +1 Faith in Humanity.
Well done Anet and thanks Inde - Ive no doubt players will make sure Emily becomes part of the GW2 lore so she will never be forgotten.
/so very signed for Emily's beach.
Well done Anet and thanks Inde - Ive no doubt players will make sure Emily becomes part of the GW2 lore so she will never be forgotten.
/so very signed for Emily's beach.
Queenie
Heartwarming for sure.
/signed for Emily's Beach.
/signed for Emily's Beach.
BenjZee
this gives a warm glowing feeling inside awww can't wait to screenshot my character next to the beach
awww can't wait to screenshot my character next to the beach
Tzu
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the Beach should be named for her in GW2 and I also think there should be an NPC that is made to look like her somewhere nearby it.
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Anet <3
BenjZee
Her characters name or something similar, because some reason you can immagine her real name getting spammed from the heartless individiuals that use the internet.
The beach should have a really relaxing thoughful name and the sticks shall be made epic! im starting to think sticks in gw2>jump
The beach should have a really relaxing thoughful name and the sticks shall be made epic! im starting to think sticks in gw2>jump
hallomik
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Thanks for linking the blog post, Inde. Made my morning.
Trub
I am a supporter of the Make-A-Wish foundation here in Arizona.
I was thrilled to read about Emily's wish coming true!!
And yes, a beach named after her would be the cherry on top for Emily!!
Good works ANet...Good Works!
I was thrilled to read about Emily's wish coming true!!
And yes, a beach named after her would be the cherry on top for Emily!!
Good works ANet...Good Works!
BlackSephir
I don't see a reason why a location in GW2 should be named after her.
Aljasha
rated a for awesome. thanks for the read and the best for you, emily.
also /signed the emily's beach petition.
also /signed the emily's beach petition.
bebe
That's a very touching story.. Just shows how caring ArenaNet can be.. ^^;
Villnar Shadowbane
This story made my day better! Thanks for doing this for Emily ArenaNet!
shoyon456
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I don't see a reason why a location in GW2 should be named after her.
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We can't go around naming places just because someone is having IRL problems. The thread about the pikenite person dying was moved and closed, if I remember correctly, because it didn't sit right to cross real life and the game like that. If we were to name a place in-game after someone, it should be someone that is well-known within the community. Did anyone actually know this girl in-game a substantial length of time before the article? Perseverance does not equal worthiness.