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NerfHerder

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Apr 2010

06 Aug 2010 at 08:25 - 41

Quote:

Originally Posted by jayson

It's all a lie and they need time to properly set up the start of Ebonhawke. A lot of things need to be put in it's proper place.

I was thinking thats where Thackery went. I guess someone else had the same idea. It would be a nice addition for GW:B. HM Charr are already pretty tough for your casual gamer. I would like to see what happens if they get buffed like the White Mantle did for WiK. And maybe this time they can add content to EOTN so we can have 8 in our party, and semi decent Henchies. Although I'm not expecting any content/skill updates to be associated with the move. That could still be done with a Live update.

As for the server being down, I cant remember the last time GW was down. And for a F2P game, I cant complain. I just hope this helps the additional lag everyone has been experiencing.

And no need to pass out tinfoil hats, I already have one on. Besides, everyone knows Anets tinfoil hats are bugged, nice try Martin.

niek2004

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Sep 2007

Afk in Gh.

Old N Dirty[ym] Good Tactics[Good]

P/Rt

06 Aug 2010 at 09:02 - 42

Probably they are taking down some more servers. Seriously, just pull the plug out of GW1, noone wants to play with even more lag then we already have.

Fabez

Academy Page

Join Date: Jul 2009

N/

06 Aug 2010 at 09:32 - 43

I propose not getting ahead of ourselves with the "downgrade", "more lag" assumptions.

But, should it happen, we can always permanently ban the people who really don't want to play GW1 anymore (but are deflecting it on the rest of us, God knows why).

If we delete all their accounts, who knows, we might gain some extra server space from it.

We'd only be doing them a favor, right?

Don't take the Italic part too serious, I know some of you will if I don't mention it now.

Mintha Syl

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Apr 2010

06 Aug 2010 at 09:58 - 44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fabez

I propose not getting ahead of ourselves with the "downgrade", "more lag" assumptions.

But, should it happen, we can always permanently ban the people who really don't want to play GW1 anymore (but are deflecting it on the rest of us, God knows why).

If we delete all their accounts, who knows, we might gain some extra server space from it.

We'd only be doing them a favor, right?

Don't take the Italic part too serious, I know some of you will if I don't mention it now.

Acutally, the italic part gave me a good laugh

Argh, 24h gw down just in the days I decided to dedicate a bit to play, seen how busy I've been recently. Let's hope it's for the better, and not to send it to a crappy location to make room for gw2 servers (I can imagine the servers in full Saharian desert with no air conditioning

).

Coast

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Jul 2006

Belgium

Whats Going On [sup]

Mo/

06 Aug 2010 at 11:18 - 45

my hamster will have to get a partner now?

Whirl E Vic

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Aug 2009

D/

06 Aug 2010 at 12:48 - 46

Please cement the win for martin by making one of the Halloween hats a tinfoil cap.

Wish Swiftdeath

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Feb 2007

Mo/W

06 Aug 2010 at 13:06 - 47

Getting both my wisdom teeth removed on the same day :P. There's always starcraft I guess...

Bristlebane

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Jan 2008

Mo/

06 Aug 2010 at 13:11 - 48

Quote:

Originally Posted by Whirl E Vic

Please cement the win for martin by making one of the Halloween hats a tinfoil cap.

Yes! Cement the win for Martin giving us tinfoil hats, or we put Martin in cement.. with a tinfoil hat

Essence Snow

Unbridled Enthusiasm!

Join Date: Nov 2009

EST

DPR

06 Aug 2010 at 13:15 - 49

Anyone care to make a wager on the downtime? I've got 25k on 18hrs...lol....but, seriously let me know if u do...(and yes I know, I have a gambling problem)

Bristlebane

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Jan 2008

Mo/

06 Aug 2010 at 13:23 - 50

Actually we're so spoiled with GW and little downtime compared to some other MMOs. Like EverQuest, whenever there was a patch it was usually 4-8 hours downtime.

HigherMinion

Forge Runner

Join Date: May 2008

East Anglia, UK

Order of [Thay]

N/

06 Aug 2010 at 13:52 - 51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Essence Snow

Anyone care to make a wager on the downtime? I've got 25k on 18hrs...lol....but, seriously let me know if u do...(and yes I know, I have a gambling problem)

25k says they shut down for 26 hours; you know how they like to push their luck.

Essence Snow

Unbridled Enthusiasm!

Join Date: Nov 2009

EST

DPR

06 Aug 2010 at 13:53 - 52

Quote:

Originally Posted by HigherMinion

25k says they shut down for 26 hours; you know how they like to push their luck.

You're on!.......closest to actual wins

chuckles79

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Mar 2009

FILA

P/

06 Aug 2010 at 14:21 - 53

The 24 hours is in case the low-pay temp workers hired for the server move/setup forget to connect multiple cables and wires.

I do hope that this will result in more reliable ping rates. GW's speed has not been kind to me lately.

The Scorpion Knight

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: May 2009

06 Aug 2010 at 15:04 - 54

Hmmm that's a Tuesday, guess I'll spend time on BC2.

Fluffy Kittens

Guest

Join Date: Dec 2009

06 Aug 2010 at 15:07 - 55

Oh noes 1 day without DoA farm.. what will I do someone help me please... DoA farm is only thing I like to do

Oaty

Pre-Searing Cadet

Join Date: Nov 2009

W/E

06 Aug 2010 at 15:59 - 56

Hate to rain on the conspiracy parade but I've been migrating my company's servers too. They are also 5 years old....

We're doing it because the OS version (a popular enterprise linux distro) is no longer going to be supported, meaning no security updates, etc.

I bet there is a new server with a new OS version that will be supported already setup and waiting on the bench to get in the game. The switch may only take an 1-2 hours, if that. They are saying 24 to cover their butts in case the worst happens.

jazilla

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Aug 2006

Guernsey Milking Coalition[MiLk]

E/Me

06 Aug 2010 at 16:23 - 57

Less lag will be a win(hopefully). Man I hope this can speed up some ping!

Grunntar

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Apr 2005

06 Aug 2010 at 16:55 - 58

Hmm, what happens to the Zaishen and Wanted quests? Will they be suspended, or could some be skipped? (My guess is they just get skipped, if GW is down long enough...)

Wish Swiftdeath

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Feb 2007

Mo/W

06 Aug 2010 at 18:20 - 59

Should've done it on codex zquest day...

probably going to be on HA or GvG zquest day...byebye zkeys

Silverblad3

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Apr 2007

UK

I use to love CB :(

Mo/

06 Aug 2010 at 19:22 - 60

Can we get a messge on login-in annoucenments in Guild Wars please, not everyone will see blogs, posts etc.

Silver

Regina Buenaobra

ArenaNet

Join Date: Apr 2008

Me/

10 Aug 2010 at 01:28 - 101

The planned move of the Guild Wars live database for Tuesday, August 10th, has been postponed to Wednesday August 11th, 2010. This was done to ensure that the process meets our high standards for quality.

Steps_Descending

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Apr 2007

IN my pocket plane. Obviously!

Little Tom's Pocket Plane [THom]

Me/Mo

10 Aug 2010 at 01:32 - 102

Quote:

Originally Posted by lemming

And so it begins.

(Los Angeles area, if you were wondering.)

Can I ask what you're trying to point, 250ms is pretty standard for me, but I'm not near you.
Or the IP?

Sirius Bsns

Banned

Join Date: May 2010

PonG

W/Mo

10 Aug 2010 at 01:35 - 103

Quote:

Originally Posted by Regina Buenaobra

The planned move of the Guild Wars live database for Tuesday, August 10th, has been postponed to Wednesday August 11th, 2010. This was done to ensure that the process meets our high standards for quality.

What'll be the post-effects in-game be? How will moving the GW live database affect game play?

lemming

The Hotshot

Join Date: May 2006

Honolulu

International District [id???]

10 Aug 2010 at 01:47 - 104

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steps_Descending

Can I ask what you're trying to point, 250ms is pretty standard for me, but I'm not near you.
Or the IP?

American servers used to have an IP range beginning in 216.

mistokibbles

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Mar 2008

N/A

10 Aug 2010 at 07:57 - 105

Quote:

Originally Posted by lemming

And so it begins.

(Los Angeles area, if you were wondering.)

I'm in LA as well and my ping has always been around that area.

AmbientMelody

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Apr 2009

Poland

N/A

10 Aug 2010 at 13:27 - 106

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tobi Madera

dang a day w/out farming mats for consets.. dang that sucks.. im already too far behind schedule as it is...

And I always wondered why GW economy sucked ... here is the answer. Get a life guys, you don't get paid for farming items all day. Seriously, just do that, so those playing on a more relaxed schedule can enjoy the game without being forced to grind in the PvE.

This game was supposed to be skill > time, but as I see it time+'friendlist' is still more important than own skill ...

mistokibbles

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Mar 2008

N/A

10 Aug 2010 at 17:29 - 107

Quote:

Originally Posted by AmbientMelody

This game was supposed to be skill > time

I swear games were supposed to be enjoyable. Am I wrong in choosing to do things in the game that I actually enjoy?

AmbientMelody

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Apr 2009

Poland

N/A

12 Aug 2010 at 20:05 - 108

Quote:

Originally Posted by mistokibbles

I swear games were supposed to be enjoyable. Am I wrong in choosing to do things in the game that I actually enjoy?

Sadly, in MMO worlds one person's enjoyment is other person's misery. What you do impacts other people in a global way, you don't have to be nasty on purpose in order to change the way other people have to play if they are to enjoy the game. That is the primary reason why 'niche' games with dedicated, highly customized gameplay have integrated community and a set of shared values, while 'Wallstreet' MMOs such as WoW or GW are the exact opposite. You go mainstream? Fine, but you will have to deal with mainstream problems, both as a player and as a developer.