5th anniversary , what you think ?
jazilla
When I read that gamespot article(link is on the guildwars.com main page) I was a little disheartened that they said the content was going to be rolled out over the course of this year(2010). I would imagine that we will be getting a quest or two here for the Fifth Year celebration, but now I totally don't expect the amount of content that we got in last year's celebration. I feel like that year was particularly large because I think the team thought they would be done with GW2 or close enough to it that this year's wouldn't matter as much. I think that is why we are seeing this viral campaign so dominant because the live team can put out "content" in the form of propaganda out of game. The trickle of in-game content has been almost nil. I feel really bad for the people that are going to have to run out into Talmark Wilderness like 7-8 times just to see all of the conversation screens before they can get a new quest amid all of this "new content" which really isn't game content. It's merely conversations between NPC's that move at a turtle's pace. I went and read over last year's content update, and it really is the largest one they have ever done for a B-Day celebration. I am losing hope that we will see anything majorly new to gameplay this year. Stoked on the Mesmer update that is supposed to be happening in May, but I won't hold my breath for either of these things. Technically, the costumes are in-game content, but they don't enhance gameplay nor should they. We will see, but I really don't think anything major is going to happen yet.
LoKi Foxfire
Not expecting much of anything 
I hope GW2 takes everything good from Prophecies and ditches all the garbage they added in the last 2 expansions (PvE skills + Heroes, mainly)
I hope GW2 takes everything good from Prophecies and ditches all the garbage they added in the last 2 expansions (PvE skills + Heroes, mainly)
Julia Gg
How about a GW mini pets store where you can get any of the high end minis for 100k lmao
Emily Diehl
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Originally Posted by Gli
I'd just like to be informed about updates to the game I'm playing, like I've been able to for oh, has it been 5 years already? And when a community manager doesn't post information about a retracted login announcement on a forum for the game it applies to, but on a forum for a game that hasn't been released yet, I can't help thinking that's a rather strange move.
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There was no hidden meaning or message behind the removal. Sometimes accidents happen because we're human too
mage767
The OP said exactly what I had in mind. Neeeeeed some new coool new content (read: new area(s) with crazy boss fights).
Gli
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Originally Posted by Emily Diehl
We can understand the concern, Gli, but there wasn't anything suspicious meant by the removal of the log-in announcement. The truth is that the message went live before the web content was ready, so we needed to take it down to make sure people weren't being sent to a page that wasn't found.
There was no hidden meaning or message behind the removal. Sometimes accidents happen because we're human too |
Though, you might want to consider that there are more than a few old players who don't follow everything happening around the game anymore, and who often don't log in to play for extended periods until there's been an interesting update. Not using the regular channels to inform people about interesting new things happening in the game isn't doing them a great service.
jazilla
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Originally Posted by Gli
I never thought there was an evil conspiracy at work.
Though, you might want to consider that there are more than a few old players who don't follow everything happening around the game anymore, and who often don't log in to play for extended periods until there's been an interesting update. Not using the regular channels to inform people about interesting new things happening in the game isn't doing them a great service. |
Gli
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Originally Posted by jazilla
Honestly though man, a viral campaign isn't for players such as yourself. It's for the people that are still here.
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There might be more people here if content updates such as the Shining Blade camp and the Gwen/Thackeray conversations made it into the update notes or the newsletter I signed up for, the one that never seems to tell me anything new except for when there's something for sale.
SlipknotOFA
God I hope its a new area they have so much room up in that map and a new area with greens will be great with a few knew greens what if it be like tombs when it first came out I think I would have a blast lol..
SlipknotOFA
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Originally Posted by Julia Gg
How about a GW mini pets store where you can get any of the high end minis for 100k lmao
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ightgg
I hope the create a new end chest something that i can speed clear. Even an area kinda like deep/urgoz where its 12 members would be interesting. Can anyone imagine doing UW with 12 ppl? Would be ownage
Leman
I stopped wasting my time on this game and am not interested if Anet adds anything. We (you actually) probably won't get anything interesting as we are used to.
Still I cannot understand such comments... Do you guys really get excited with GW PvE and SpeedClears?
No offense, but I stopped playing (didn't play too much PvE - it was always too boring) and now I can see how unbelievable some attitudes are
It seems so strange and weird from outside (just saying).
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Originally Posted by Dont Cause Drama
I hope the create a new end chest something that i can speed clear. Even an area kinda like deep/urgoz where its 12 members would be interesting. Can anyone imagine doing UW with 12 ppl? Would be ownage
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No offense, but I stopped playing (didn't play too much PvE - it was always too boring) and now I can see how unbelievable some attitudes are
It seems so strange and weird from outside (just saying).
LoKi Foxfire
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Originally Posted by Leman
I stopped wasting my time on this game and am not interested if Anet adds anything. We (you actually) probably won't get anything interesting as we are used to.
Still I cannot understand such comments... Do you guys really get excited with GW PvE and SpeedClears? No offense, but I stopped playing (didn't play too much PvE - it was always too boring) and now I can see how unbelievable some attitudes are It seems so strange and weird from outside (just saying). |
Autumn Crocus
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Originally Posted by Regina Buenaobra
If the discussion wasn't happening here, we went where it was happening. It all started here, but Guild Wars 2 Guru took the ball and ran with it.
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dark4190
thanks for the daily Z-Quests. I now have a daily activity I can do if I want to play GWs. I used to come on and just farm away the day, but you nerfed that (not bitching, just noting). I've become very bored with the game and it'd be nice if you added something new to entertain me.
What should you add? I don't know, that's your job- you're the "experts", I'm just a player.
What should you add? I don't know, that's your job- you're the "experts", I'm just a player.
Karate Jesus
No new content officially makes this the most Boring. Anniversary. Ever.
It frustrates me to no end that Anet didn't capitalize on the 5th anniversary and the released GW2 information to pull some players back into the game.
However, there is good news. I got 4 accounts from friends who've officially given up on GW/GW2. Yay......I guess.
It frustrates me to no end that Anet didn't capitalize on the 5th anniversary and the released GW2 information to pull some players back into the game.
However, there is good news. I got 4 accounts from friends who've officially given up on GW/GW2. Yay......I guess.
Lagg
FoW end boss, please. Menzies, you know?
That is all.
That is all.
Ravi
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Originally Posted by Karate Jesus
No new content officially makes this the most Boring. Anniversary. Ever.
It frustrates me to no end that Anet didn't capitalize on the 5th anniversary and the released GW2 information to pull some players back into the game. However, there is good news. I got 4 accounts from friends who've officially given up on GW/GW2. Yay......I guess. |
cosyfiep
welll....I got level 4 lucky title for my ...uhm, ...ah...lack of effort this anniversary. Yeppo that was just about it.
so I will call this anniversary the 'opportunity lost' anniversary. (see Karate Jesus' post).
so I will call this anniversary the 'opportunity lost' anniversary. (see Karate Jesus' post).
wetwillyhip
umm... where's the war in kryta update and content that was going to be released??
Mister_Smiley
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Originally Posted by wetwillyhip
umm... where's the war in kryta update and content that was going to be released??
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Karate Jesus
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Originally Posted by Mister_Smiley
Linsey got sick and was bed ridden for a few days, thus it is getting delayed, though she is back at work we could still possible get it before the end of the week, but we shall see. Though i think all the GW2 makes up for it, but thats just me.
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But, yes, Linsey's sick. However, the skill update is done by Robert now and from what I hear the TK has already tested the skills for weeks. Why not release it early to compensate for the lack of content?
I'll never understand Anet's PR. It just doesn't make sense.
ousbique
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Originally Posted by Karate Jesus
But, yes, Linsey's sick. However, the skill update is done by Robert now and from what I hear the TK has already tested the skills for weeks. Why not release it early to compensate for the lack of content?
I'll never understand Anet's PR. It just doesn't make sense. |
Why did SW isn't already smiterboon'd ?
Why did they persists in the "over-buff" way, when pasts years showed it was a way to destroy the game ?
Mister_Smiley
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Originally Posted by Karate Jesus
Read my earlier post about why releasing GW2 info when there's no GW1 new content is bad. It hurts the current playerbase, and could make them feel neglected (and I'd assume Anet wants them to buy GW2).
But, yes, Linsey's sick. However, the skill update is done by Robert now and from what I hear the TK has already tested the skills for weeks. Why not release it early to compensate for the lack of content? I'll never understand Anet's PR. It just doesn't make sense. |
Linsey sick=Bad for GW1......As for skill update i could care less about it because it seams never to bother me. But ya they could have realsed it early since they had to push back the War in Kryta stuff. Oh well crap happens.
stretchs
update says what? Tis Thurs of the week of anny and we got nothing so far, I was really looking forward to tonight. Just more anticipation I guess
NerfHerder
Didnt they already say the skill update will be in the middle of may and/or when its done? I doubt the TK have finished it yet, and thats not a bad thing.
I dont mean so sound pessimistic, but its like most government conspiracies. Truth is that governments(software companies) just dont have the resources or compitence to do half the stuff we think they can do.
I was expecting War in Kryta content this week, but meh..
As for the GW2 previews being released, thats really nice. I cant get enough of them. And I cant wait to buy it when it comes out. But it has nothing to do with GW1 5th anniversary, being kinda weak. I think part of my dissapointment just comes from expecting it, and kept logging on to find out what was going on.
A watched pot never boils.
Im sure we will get something, just not when we wanted it. Welcome to the instant gratification generation.
I dont mean so sound pessimistic, but its like most government conspiracies. Truth is that governments(software companies) just dont have the resources or compitence to do half the stuff we think they can do.
I was expecting War in Kryta content this week, but meh..
As for the GW2 previews being released, thats really nice. I cant get enough of them. And I cant wait to buy it when it comes out. But it has nothing to do with GW1 5th anniversary, being kinda weak. I think part of my dissapointment just comes from expecting it, and kept logging on to find out what was going on.
A watched pot never boils.
Im sure we will get something, just not when we wanted it. Welcome to the instant gratification generation.
dancing gnome
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Originally Posted by NerfHerder
Didnt they already say the skill update will be in the middle of may and/or when its done? I doubt the TK have finished it yet, and thats not a bad thing.
I dont mean so sound pessimistic, but its like most government conspiracies. Truth is that governments(software companies) just dont have the resources or compitence to do half the stuff we think they can do. I was expecting War in Kryta content this week, but meh.. As for the GW2 previews being released, thats really nice. I cant get enough of them. And I cant wait to buy it when it comes out. But it has nothing to do with GW1 5th anniversary, being kinda weak. I think part of my dissapointment just comes from expecting it, and kept logging on to find out what was going on. A watched pot never boils. Im sure we will get something, just not when we wanted it. Welcome to the instant gratification generation. |
I'm just wondering if I should hang around longer or get back to other things then see how it went in two months.
Karate Jesus
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Originally Posted by NerfHerder
I doubt the TK have finished it yet, and thats not a bad thing.
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Oh, and the update almost "accidentally" happened, with all the skill descriptions changed and everything. I still have no idea why this hasn't gone live.
Don't hear me suggesting that my GW experience is the norm, but 6 of my friends have quit and given up their accounts because of this stuff. I think it's mildly childish, but still...I can understand why they'd be frustrated over it. Too many other good games coming out before GW2....they just no longer thought it was worth waiting for.
Arduin
Ah, but one can wait for GW2, and not play GW, can't one?
I am sure lots of oldtimers that haven't touched GW in some time will be back for GW2's open beta, or the game itself.
Of course there will also be people jaded at GW and Anet, and therefore leave GW and vow never to return, but that's really their loss.
I am sure lots of oldtimers that haven't touched GW in some time will be back for GW2's open beta, or the game itself.
Of course there will also be people jaded at GW and Anet, and therefore leave GW and vow never to return, but that's really their loss.
Skyy High
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Originally Posted by Karate Jesus
Don't hear me suggesting that my GW experience is the norm, but 6 of my friends have quit and given up their accounts because of this stuff. I think it's mildly childish, but still...I can understand why they'd be frustrated over it. Too many other good games coming out before GW2....they just no longer thought it was worth waiting for.
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cruzer
To answer the original question. I was disappointed with the lack of new content.
I know someone was seriously ill (hard to work from bed).
Anyway look forward to seeing the new stuff sometime in the near future.
I know someone was seriously ill (hard to work from bed).
Anyway look forward to seeing the new stuff sometime in the near future.
Vital Spark
Well is bs that 4th year we got so many things implemented, and this year we got a botting issue and a sweet kick in the ass from " Hey Lidsay back hurts so no update " kk thx bb. WTF
Razon
No content = fail anniversary. But guess we can forgive anet cause they are ALWAYS late.
s1rmitch.ch
i mean of coure linsey was sick, so i can understand content update is going to be late but they could at least provide some informations...
Vital Spark
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Originally Posted by s1rmitch.ch
i mean of coure linsey was sick, so i can understand content update is going to be late but they could at least provide some informations...
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stretchs
It would seem to me, this late in the game's life, they could make an easy change to the game and many people would take it as a huge gift, which would be the allowing full hero parties, should be an easy code switch, and with the game being less than a year left before gw2 (we all hope that is) shouldnt make the game any worse for people that want to pug as typically they are brutal to put together anyway. Most people, if they want to do something with humans, do it with their guild/alliance anyway.
This simple thing, would at least give the common folks a lil bone for the 5th anny =]
This simple thing, would at least give the common folks a lil bone for the 5th anny =]
SlipknotOFA
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Originally Posted by stretchs
It would seem to me, this late in the game's life, they could make an easy change to the game and many people would take it as a huge gift, which would be the allowing full hero parties, should be an easy code switch, and with the game being less than a year left before gw2 (we all hope that is) shouldnt make the game any worse for people that want to pug as typically they are brutal to put together anyway. Most people, if they want to do something with humans, do it with their guild/alliance anyway.
This simple thing, would at least give the common folks a lil bone for the 5th anny =] |
MithranArkanere
I think that the 'Big Update of the Year' goes around the 3th or 4th quarter.
The on in Spring one is the 'not so big update to keep a little hype'.
Zaishen Coins? HM? Even Sorro's Furnace was added on September.
It's something like:
"When it's getting hot, do not forget GW"
When it's getting cold, come back to GW".
The on in Spring one is the 'not so big update to keep a little hype'.
Zaishen Coins? HM? Even Sorro's Furnace was added on September.
It's something like:
"When it's getting hot, do not forget GW"
When it's getting cold, come back to GW".
fowlero
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Originally Posted by MithranArkanere
I think that the 'Big Update of the Year' goes around the 3th or 4th quarter.
The on in Spring one is the 'not so big update to keep a little hype'. Zaishen Coins? HM? Even Sorro's Furnace was added on September. It's something like: "When it's getting hot, do not forget GW" When it's getting cold, come back to GW". |
http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Fourt...content_update
Karate Jesus
Awww, this poor thread. I seem to remember last year's anniversary (with all it's content) inspiring several threads for weeks. And this thread has already died.
It's depressing looking back on the last few anniversaries compared to this one....
It's depressing looking back on the last few anniversaries compared to this one....