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Arduin

Grotto Attendant

Join Date: May 2005

The Netherlands

Limburgse Jagers [LJ]

R/

06 Nov 2009 at 11:37 - 81

I'm wondering how Anet intends to visualize Dhuum.

Razon

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Nov 2008

Mo/

06 Nov 2009 at 12:08 - 82

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arduinna

I'm wondering how Anet intends to visualize Dhuum.

Prolly a larger size copy of a dream rider or some other monster like black beast of aaaarrrrrggggggghhhhhh.

Shanaeri Rynale

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Aug 2005

DVDF(Forums)

Me/N

06 Nov 2009 at 12:39 - 83

I hope it's something new, that does all the hype over him justice. Something that makes you go WTF... But it'll be a Giant Terrorweb probably..

I also really want the quest to be a raid style fight, with 12 people needed to take him down. An epic encounter, in which a balanced team, with no gimmics is needed to win. Something that will challenge us, and yet wont need lame tricks to win.

What am I saying.. It'll be a solo quest or something that can be cheesed...

Kc Quipor Ultra

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Oct 2009

Belgium

TRL

E/Me

06 Nov 2009 at 13:48 - 84

Like Omfgrofllmaoheisabigdude

Another Felldspar

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Sep 2006

Alchemy Incorporated

Mo/E

06 Nov 2009 at 13:58 - 85

I'd love it to be Gadd with a scythe.

Reflect

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: May 2007

Varna,Bulgaria

Glob Of Ectospasm [GoE]

W/

06 Nov 2009 at 14:05 - 86

Big Smite Crawler pl0x.

Reformed

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Aug 2009

06 Nov 2009 at 14:15 - 87

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shanaeri Rynale

I also really want the quest to be a raid style fight, with 12 people needed to take him down. An epic encounter, in which a balanced team, with no gimmics is needed to win. Something that will challenge us, and yet wont need lame tricks to win.

If the skills from the .dat are right then he is going to be awful hard to tank. The main damage sources are basically to the entire room so there is no way to keep the back line safe. Hard to say if we will even get to use normal skills at this point however.

Kc Quipor Ultra

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Oct 2009

Belgium

TRL

E/Me

06 Nov 2009 at 14:34 - 88

Can some one say me if i still can get THE quest because i home over 4 houres so i can Get it

Pinkest One

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Jan 2009

Ohio

Amateur Pwnography [SeKz] Officer

Mo/

06 Nov 2009 at 14:57 - 89

Quest is still there and will be for a little while i presume,i just picked it up this morning.

DoomFrost

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: May 2005

Florida

E/

06 Nov 2009 at 15:10 - 90

I hope his appearance resembles the the "weakened by dhuum" icon.

Imagine a hooded skeleton with a scythe. I'd like to see that.

My New Name

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: May 2008

06 Nov 2009 at 15:13 - 91

would be hilarious if dhuum was a tiny rabbit

Rushin Roulette

Forge Runner

Join Date: Sep 2007

Right here

Ende

06 Nov 2009 at 15:38 - 92

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pelorin Eshmar

would be hilarious if dhuum was a tiny rabbit

That would fit really well to the Daniel Bladewind Lore type. He's said often enough that his arch nemesis is a rabbit due to his snowman carrot nose

Kumu Honua

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Feb 2008

06 Nov 2009 at 15:43 - 93

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pelorin Eshmar

would be hilarious if dhuum was a tiny rabbit

Something like this perhaps?

http://lfgcomic.com/page/297

My New Name

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: May 2008

06 Nov 2009 at 15:46 - 94

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kumu Honua

Something like this perhaps?

http://lfgcomic.com/page/297

lol maybe ^^

Fril Estelin

So Serious...

Join Date: Jan 2007

London

Nerfs Are [WHAK]

E/

06 Nov 2009 at 15:52 - 95

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pelorin Eshmar

would be hilarious if dhuum was a tiny rabbit

This comment makes me think so differently about Martin's Monty Python videos on fb...

Chthon

Grotto Attendant

Join Date: Apr 2007

06 Nov 2009 at 16:26 - 96

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aussie Boy

...and the diapering Steward.

The what?....

Lishy

Forge Runner

Join Date: Jan 2008

06 Nov 2009 at 17:15 - 97

Undoubtedly, a reskin. Unless anet has some unused models hanging around or artists, there is no doubt.
Let's play a guessing game. He'll be a re-skin of this:

Dzjudz

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Jun 2005

gwpvx.com/user:dzjudz

06 Nov 2009 at 17:20 - 98

Don't think so, wasn't he supposed to be a dervish?

KageNoShi

Academy Page

Join Date: Nov 2009

In the shadows.

[SIGH]

A/

06 Nov 2009 at 17:26 - 99

Just going to agree here Dhuum will most likely be a reskin however some of the skills(2) listed are scythe attacks not spells so I doubt it'll be a Dream Rider reskin unless they work a scythe into the model or make him switch weapons like the restless dead in Slaver's. My guess however is just a scaled up Skeleton of Dhuum with a scythe.

dr love

...is in denial

Join Date: Sep 2006

Hyperion

starcraft 2

P/Me

06 Nov 2009 at 17:45 - 100

he will be a giant aatxe.

BenjZee

Forge Runner

Join Date: Dec 2006

The Overacheivers [Club]

Mo/

06 Nov 2009 at 17:58 - 101

The whole rabbit in pre-searing , easter bunny, tonics conspiracey could come into this. The King frozenwind and the carrot nose would just be a bonus

Kc Quipor Ultra

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Oct 2009

Belgium

TRL

E/Me

06 Nov 2009 at 19:04 - 102

i found the real one !
http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/1525/gw182.jpg

Sir Cusfreak

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Nov 2007

In your backline

No Tags [NONE]

06 Nov 2009 at 19:07 - 103

if youre gonna reskin, reskin them all, right?

He'll be a spider with horns and hooves and a squid head, in a tattered robe, riding a ghost horse.

yep.

N E D M

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Sep 2006

Officer's Club

Gameamp Guides [AMP]

06 Nov 2009 at 19:13 - 104

Quote:

Originally Posted by SmithyBen

The whole rabbit in pre-searing , easter bunny, tonics conspiracey could come into this. The King frozenwind and the carrot nose would just be a bonus

when Dhuum breaks free the doors of hall of judgement will lead to the portal behind rotscale, who will be sucked into the UW forever

im thinking an eternal/spirit colored reaper for Dhuum's skin

Kc Quipor Ultra

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Oct 2009

Belgium

TRL

E/Me

06 Nov 2009 at 20:04 - 105

will the boss be released today ??

KageNoShi

Academy Page

Join Date: Nov 2009

In the shadows.

[SIGH]

A/

06 Nov 2009 at 20:06 - 106

Extremely doubt it, Regina and Martin said a few days not tomorrow.

The Drunkard

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Nov 2007

Still looking

Rt/

07 Nov 2009 at 00:20 - 107

I'm kinda suprised that there haven't been any "wheres the update?!?" threads this week...I guess this quest did it's job

Dark-NighT

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Dec 2006

Stygian Veil

Shoop Da Woop [Lolz]

N/Mo

07 Nov 2009 at 00:28 - 108

I would bet the quest goes active on monday around noon, or in the evening for us europe chaps.

Certainly wont be this weekend.

Rosie Woogs

Core Guru

Join Date: Feb 2005

07 Nov 2009 at 00:36 - 109

but...but...there is no event announced for this weekend

it must be this weekend when Dhuum will arrive

BuD

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Mar 2006

Nunya

E/Mo

07 Nov 2009 at 00:43 - 110

edited due to inaccuracy :P

own age myname

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Sep 2007

Minnesota

[TAS]

R/

07 Nov 2009 at 00:43 - 111

I hope it's this weekend

Monday will work too, I have the day off.

Villnar Shadowbane

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Apr 2007

Canada

Ascalon Is That Way

W/A

07 Nov 2009 at 01:32 - 112

Well they quest wins... I don't want to wait anymore..

Jensy

Site Contributor

Join Date: Apr 2007

Phoenix, Arizona

Blinkie Ponie Armie [bpa]

N/Mo

07 Nov 2009 at 01:36 - 113

It's Codex Arena weekend.

We just have to wait. -_-

KageNoShi

Academy Page

Join Date: Nov 2009

In the shadows.

[SIGH]

A/

07 Nov 2009 at 02:25 - 114

Well at least the name fits the quest for the moment *twiddles my thumbs*.

shoyon456

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Jul 2006

D/

07 Nov 2009 at 02:34 - 115

Translation: We couldn't figure out the proper programming for the final battle with Dhuum due to limited resources, so within a few days (that being from 3 to whenever) you might be able to actually do the final quest. Since we couldn't figure out the programming, we've changed the name of the quest and the lore surrounding it to reflect this appropriately.

Lokik

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Jul 2008

Decretum Caedo Angelus [FALL]

E/

07 Nov 2009 at 04:38 - 116

Quote:

Originally Posted by shoyon456

Translation: We couldn't figure out the proper programming for the final battle with Dhuum due to limited resources, so within a few days (that being from 3 to whenever) you might be able to actually do the final quest. Since we couldn't figure out the programming, we've changed the name of the quest and the lore surrounding it to reflect this appropriately.

At least they told us something instead of Regina's little barely noticable hints

Mexay

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Oct 2007

Australia

If You Build It They Will Come [ekoc]

D/A

07 Nov 2009 at 05:05 - 117

Perhaps, we are going to get an example of the Dragons? Perhaps Anet will allow a Persistant instance? or something... like World PvP? but instead of dragons, it's dhuum? And it will send a world message LIKE WHAT WILL HAPPEN IN GW2 to everyone on at the time to come fight? Just an idea of what might happen...

flameofaiur

Pre-Searing Cadet

Join Date: Oct 2009

Hungarian Seniors [HUNs]

R/

07 Nov 2009 at 08:32 - 118

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mexay

Perhaps, we are going to get an example of the Dragons? Perhaps Anet will allow a Persistant instance? or something... like World PvP? but instead of dragons, it's dhuum? And it will send a world message LIKE WHAT WILL HAPPEN IN GW2 to everyone on at the time to come fight? Just an idea of what might happen...

Yes! Got the same idea while getting the quest - maybe this is a large-scale test of the "world event" system of GW2? Or at least somehow related to it? Like adapting (parts of) it to an existing game, and getting experience from the process, getting feedback from players, validating concepts, etc. I would love this explanation. Atleast it means there is real progress towards GW2

Nathaniel (Was 'ere)

Academy Page

Join Date: Jan 2009

A/

07 Nov 2009 at 09:49 - 119

I hope it's today or tommorow or I may have to wait until next weekend and all the pros'll have done it by then... H/H Dhuum! xD
Somehow I doubt Anets AI kicks Dhuums godly ass. :P

shoyon456

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Jul 2006

D/

07 Nov 2009 at 10:55 - 120

Quote:

Originally Posted by flameofaiur

Yes! Got the same idea while getting the quest - maybe this is a large-scale test of the "world event" system of GW2? Or at least somehow related to it? Like adapting (parts of) it to an existing game, and getting experience from the process, getting feedback from players, validating concepts, etc. I would love this explanation. Atleast it means there is real progress towards GW2

No, just no. GW1 and GW2 are two completely different games that probably use COMPLETELY DIFFERENT CODING. What is the flipping point of using a huge amount of coding that isn't easily translatable from one game into the other? GW1 was not designed for this type of coding OR PERSISTENT GAMEPLAY. The dragons might tie-in lore wise but we won't see them because they WAKE IN THE INTERIM BETWEEN GW1 and GW2, live team doesn't have the resources, and if they wanted players to test a game function...well I dont know but im pretty sure an actual BETA of GW2 would be a better idea, which I personally don't think is far off.

In short, this explanation is stupid. GW1 content =/= GW2 content. Live team does not significantly work on GW2, thats why they are the GW1 LIVE TEAM. Occam's razor, or in this case, the simplest explanation is simply that somebody screwed up and now they're scrambling to get the coding right.