Interview with Guild Wars Live Team | KillTenRats
Ghost Dog
I like the info, pretty good from a company that does more than a few P2P teams.
Malla13
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Originally Posted by Ka Tet
A Seer perhaps? One that got all carebeared out while strapped to a table by a bunch of Asurans?
Or Thackeray so that Gwen can gripe at him while you're out doing VQ's. |
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Originally Posted by Gill Halendt
Maybe they finally found a way to make a multi-profession hero?
They tried with Razah, and then gave up, because it was too difficult to implement. Then tried again with M.O.X, same story. Since all bad things come in three... |
Odinius
<- Hoping for a Tengu Hero
And can't wait what they have in store for Halloween
And can't wait what they have in store for Halloween
Polgara Val
I would be rather amazed if something intresting other then the normal content which happens Halloween is put in.
Pol
Pol
Shayne Hawke
John and company would probably not be so reserved in grabbing up more people for the Test Krewe if they knew the people they were bringing in weren't going to be a large leak risk for them.
Just a thought.
Just a thought.
Karate Jesus
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Originally Posted by lemming
Apparently, Test Krewe couldn't even field enough people to playtest GvG last weekend.
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How many TK guys are even left, I wonder? I'd bet it's less than 100, and PvP TK members must be few and far between.
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Originally Posted by Shayne Hawke
John and company would probably not be so reserved in grabbing up more people for the Test Krewe if they knew the people they were bringing in weren't going to be a large leak risk for them.
Just a thought. |
Polgara Val
Hey Shayne, the avatar you got isint that Excalibur from Soul Eater?
Pol
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Originally Posted by Shayne Hawke
John and company would probably not be so reserved in grabbing up more people for the Test Krewe if they knew the people they were bringing in weren't going to be a large leak risk for them.
Just a thought. |
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| The big things buzzing in the Guild Wars communities are the upcoming Dervish update, some GvG changes, and the loose threads from the War in Kryta (specifically Kieran Thackeray and Evennia’s disappearances, the Seer on the asuran operating table, and Gwen’s wedding). Can you tell us anything new about those upcoming additions to Guild Wars? |
Karate Jesus
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Originally Posted by End
Well then maybe they could try and find a way to enforce their non-disclosure agreement O.O
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The dervish leaks that got out weren't even solid skill changes. They were ideas, and weak ones at that. From my understanding, they've done little-to-no work on the skill update.
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Originally Posted by Karate Jesus
Honestly, last I heard, they haven't really had anything for the TK to do in a while (besides troll their forums). So, I don't even think they have to worry about leaks right now.
The dervish leaks that got out weren't even solid skill changes. They were ideas, and weak ones at that. From my understanding, they've done little-to-no work on the skill update. |
jazilla
lolz @costume brawl that happens one time a year is getting more love than the Derv update which impacts the game more long term. this just sounds like cover for, "we need more time to do the derv update, because secretly we aren't working too much on gw1 at all."
costume brawl is great, don't get me wrong, but I would rather have actual long-lasting game content being worked on UNLESS you are making costume brawl a permanent fixture in the battle-isles. if not john stumme, i call shenanigans on using costume brawl as an excuse for why the derv stuff isn't done.
costume brawl is great, don't get me wrong, but I would rather have actual long-lasting game content being worked on UNLESS you are making costume brawl a permanent fixture in the battle-isles. if not john stumme, i call shenanigans on using costume brawl as an excuse for why the derv stuff isn't done.
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Originally Posted by jazilla
lolz @costume brawl that happens one time a year is getting more love than the Derv update which impacts the game more long term. this just sounds like cover for, "we need more time to do the derv update, because secretly we aren't working too much on gw1 at all."
costume brawl is great, don't get me wrong, but I would rather have actual long-lasting game content being worked on UNLESS you are making costume brawl a permanent fixture in the battle-isles. if not john stumme, i call shenanigans on using costume brawl as an excuse for why the derv stuff isn't done. |
But tbh they'll probably RED ENGINE GORED ENGINE GORED ENGINE GORED ENGINE GO it up :\
Karate Jesus
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Originally Posted by End
I had heard something like that, but I had also heard the exact opposite...and neither from people I exactly trust xD
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X Dr Pepper X
Wow. How disappointing....
Since you know, Costume Brawl should've been worked on a long time ago what with the automatic updates for festival events. Say a damn year ago where Palm Strike raped the CB metagame.
Which means the Dervish update is being postponed for shitty CB builds and mechanics to cover their own asses while hiding behind the postponing of the Derv updates.
They are trying to distract people from the Derv update...
Since you know, Costume Brawl should've been worked on a long time ago what with the automatic updates for festival events. Say a damn year ago where Palm Strike raped the CB metagame.
Which means the Dervish update is being postponed for shitty CB builds and mechanics to cover their own asses while hiding behind the postponing of the Derv updates.
They are trying to distract people from the Derv update...
Zodiac Meteor
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Originally Posted by Karate Jesus
Well, I would definitely trust the people I'm talking to
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Anyone else feels like, ArenaNet is holding back, a lot! Don't leave your loyal fanbase in the dark! What is taking so long? Need more Test Kwere? Programming take to long? GW2 is the prime focus? Lacking in ideas? What is the problem?!
Don't forget ArenaNet, Guild Wars created Guild Wars 2, so give it some much needed attention. Don't leave the father of the soon to be divine deity of gaming behind. An old game is not a dead one.
MArcSinus
OMG OMG OMG It's alive!!
Thank you for link!
Thank you for link!
sindex
There is nothing really new or surprising from that interview, just more words and still no action (since WiK cliffhanger ending). I doubt that CB changes would breathe any new life into the already tire and true holiday events. I mean if there was something new along the lines of what happened to UW awhile back ago, during this Halloween event then it might bring people back. There is still FoW and Menzies but that is probably asking for too much.
Honestly as they keep saying major changes to the Dervish for new gameplay mechanics, makes me wonder how insignificant it will actually be when it arrives. The delay’s are not helping it’s credibility either, without any type of small preview at what’s to come.
Sorry John, I know you are playing favoritism to the Halloween event since you made that clear in the last interview, but Dervish class update would be more successful. At least then you could work on the next class by the end of this year.
Honestly as they keep saying major changes to the Dervish for new gameplay mechanics, makes me wonder how insignificant it will actually be when it arrives. The delay’s are not helping it’s credibility either, without any type of small preview at what’s to come.
Sorry John, I know you are playing favoritism to the Halloween event since you made that clear in the last interview, but Dervish class update would be more successful. At least then you could work on the next class by the end of this year.
FengShuiDove
I'm still seeing a lot of tunnel and not as much light.
But I keep remembering how successful the Mesmer update was in my opinion, so I'm willing to wait it out. I might as well be, since I can't do a thing about it anyway.
But I keep remembering how successful the Mesmer update was in my opinion, so I'm willing to wait it out. I might as well be, since I can't do a thing about it anyway.
InfestedHydralisk
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Originally Posted by cosyfiep
I was hoping for one hero for each element (water, fire, earth and air) so that would mean we need one more-----
but yeah, no more melee ones--mine only get out when they are required for missions/quests.... |
cosyfiep
Yes I am quite aware, and then I can also take the runes off of them as well as change weapons....
still hope we can see something soon about WiK....though we all know anets time table (they say one month which means 6months...they say next week means next month, etc).
and with halloween coming up we know they will have another costume for sale
still hope we can see something soon about WiK....though we all know anets time table (they say one month which means 6months...they say next week means next month, etc).
and with halloween coming up we know they will have another costume for sale
Lishy
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Originally Posted by Karate Jesus
Um....why? The TK already leaks like once a month (or more).
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PvP Forum Rawr! Smash! Destroy! Feedback!
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afmart
hum new heroes mecanics, maybe using our others characters as heroes, i would like that alot 
or maybe some kind of formation or configurable beaviour
a new heroe intrigues me, maybe a tengu or something epic. i first tough a sylvari, but they havent apeard yet, i would also like to have mursat XD
i like the idea of the orbital mursat station
a new heroe intrigues me, maybe a tengu or something epic. i first tough a sylvari, but they havent apeard yet, i would also like to have mursat XD
i like the idea of the orbital mursat station
Karate Jesus
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Originally Posted by FengShuiDove
I'm still seeing a lot of tunnel and not as much light.
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The last few months it's seemed like they keep giving news but have delayed actually doing anything. Last month we kept getting, "They're at Gamescon. They're at PAX." This month we're getting, "We're doing Costume Brawl updates. We'll get around to everything else later."
Just more excuses.
Neo Nugget
Can't wait for the new Cantha content. Factions was my favorite campaign.
I just hope it's rolled out in a more timely manner this time around. Now, I'm all for spreading out content, but the WiK was insane.
I just hope it's rolled out in a more timely manner this time around. Now, I'm all for spreading out content, but the WiK was insane.
Karate Jesus
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Originally Posted by Neo Nugget
I just hope it's rolled out in a more timely manner this time around. Now, I'm all for spreading out content, but the WiK was insane.
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Expect it somewhere between the release of GW2 and the end of time, and you'll probably be safe. I mean, it's taken them 3 months (?) to update the dervish skills.
jazilla
that interview reeked of cover up instead of being honest. it's an insult to intelligence really. in the relics of orr podcast that was mentioned in the interview and happened a while back, Stumme did NOT mention a single time anything about costume brawl. so now all of a sudden it is holding back the team?
i don't care if stuff is being delayed, but tell the truth about it. dishonesty is completely uncalled for here. it's one thing to say that you guys are short on manpower etc. but to just straight up lie or to change your development plans because of an arena that is active 5 days out of the year is flat-out asinine.
i don't care if stuff is being delayed, but tell the truth about it. dishonesty is completely uncalled for here. it's one thing to say that you guys are short on manpower etc. but to just straight up lie or to change your development plans because of an arena that is active 5 days out of the year is flat-out asinine.
Karate Jesus
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Originally Posted by jazilla
that interview reeked of cover up instead of being honest. it's an insult to intelligence really. in the relics of orr podcast that was mentioned in the interview and happened a while back, Stumme did NOT mention a single time anything about costume brawl. so now all of a sudden it is holding back the team?
i don't care if stuff is being delayed, but tell the truth about it. dishonesty is completely uncalled for here. it's one thing to say that you guys are short on manpower etc. but to just straight up lie or to change your development plans because of an arena that is active 5 days out of the year is flat-out asinine. |
Are we supposed to apologize for wanting 7 heroes or hoping that John might actually DO something that the players want?
Bullshit.
Cuilan
I think the robot-moa army comment thing was spot on and wonderful.
Dervish update on hold thing feels pretty devastating though.
Dervish update on hold thing feels pretty devastating though.
Essence Snow
Idk if anyone has mentioned this, but....why aren't the interviewers asking better questions? I mean, they all seem to Larry Kingin' it up, asking cream puff questions that allow vague responses. It would be nice if a set would drop sometime and some real direct questions were asked in an interview.
Karate Jesus
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Originally Posted by Essence Snow
Idk if anyone has mentioned this, but....why aren't the interviewers asking better questions? I mean, they all seem to Larry Kingin' it up, asking cream puff questions that allow vague responses. It would be nice if a set would drop sometime and some real direct questions were asked in an interview.
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KillTenRats, and every other recent interviewer, doesn't want to piss off John, the Live Team, or Anet in general. They want future interviews.
And, by the way, I'm around 99.9% sure that they're required to submit their questions ahead of time for approval from the CM team. They're probably not even allowed to ask tough questions.
betterjonjon
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Originally Posted by Karate Jesus
And, by the way, I'm around 99.9% sure that they're required to submit their questions ahead of time for approval from the CM team. They're probably not even allowed to ask tough questions.
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Its the easiest way for people(normally politicians) to make it seem like they give a crap when really they don't.
Pleikki
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Xiaquin
I learned a lot from the interview. I know the whole Live team and what they do, teasers on Keiran/Gwen, new hero, some insight to the Dervish update (count that as your "pre-preview"), Canthan content linked to GW2, more hero update info and more costumes on the way.
So basically, it's all coming, the rest is just a few foot-stampers who still don't get that the world doesn't revolve around their demands. It's being worked on, be happy.
So basically, it's all coming, the rest is just a few foot-stampers who still don't get that the world doesn't revolve around their demands. It's being worked on, be happy.
MisterB
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Originally Posted by Pleikki
Wutwhatwhere? O.o wonder what this is about
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"Fellowship" is a monument in the Hall of Monuments for displaying heroes -snip- Heroes must have upgraded armor to be displayed in this monument. |
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Originally Posted by John Stumme
It’s enough that I’ve started working on mine for serious -
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On topic, I'll tune in when any of this is done.
Apok
You see, I gave up on the Test Krewe as soon as the name was implemented.
Why? Because naming a serious testing group after a fictionally mispronounced group in your game not only shows immaturity, but also slaps the faces of all those that actually want to participate. Shows lack of seriousness towards an important project and makes the true players of the game (the ones that understand the in's and out's of balance) cringe at the thought of joining.
Also, the word "test" implies (and proven true through ex-krewemembers stating their experiences) that those who do get into the program do not have their voices heard on possible skill changes that could very well better the game. I and many others don't even care about royalties or whatever that Anet is apparently afraid of-- if it improves the game thanks to our input and suggestions, then why not implement them?
About the Derv update- I know that a lot of people are wanting this, but I honestly do not care. From a PvP standpoint, Derv's will never have a serious role that a Warrior can't outshine in. DW spreading? Worthless when it becomes RC fodder and the only balanced DPS a derv can do is through skills that have reasonably long recharges. Avatars? Yeah, those aren't unfair already. AoE attacks? Only if the enemy team is stupid enough to play grabass (which only happens 10% of the time).
In fact, the only useful and quick update the Dervish needs, in regards to PvE, is to nerf CS, Strength, and Expertise to not work off other weapons, but lord knows they aren't ready to give the other attributes the appropriate FC treatment.
As for CB, this is actually a good thing, IF DONE CORRECTLY. Other 5v5-non-changeable- characters-PvP games such as HoN and LoL are hugely popular and balanced due to the small amount of flexibility given to the players and are easily balanced for the same reason they are choosing a default skill system for GW2. In fact, if it was made permanent and had skills changing daily/weekly, then it would probably be more popular then GvG, and might even invite some older players back.
The GW:B stuff is interesting, simply because the endgame WiK was a pretty epic experience. Would love for an NPC to give some clue as to what happened to Evennia/Keiran's sperm, even if it's just a line of dialogue.
Oh and about Heroes...... yeah, couldn't care less....
Why? Because naming a serious testing group after a fictionally mispronounced group in your game not only shows immaturity, but also slaps the faces of all those that actually want to participate. Shows lack of seriousness towards an important project and makes the true players of the game (the ones that understand the in's and out's of balance) cringe at the thought of joining.
Also, the word "test" implies (and proven true through ex-krewemembers stating their experiences) that those who do get into the program do not have their voices heard on possible skill changes that could very well better the game. I and many others don't even care about royalties or whatever that Anet is apparently afraid of-- if it improves the game thanks to our input and suggestions, then why not implement them?
About the Derv update- I know that a lot of people are wanting this, but I honestly do not care. From a PvP standpoint, Derv's will never have a serious role that a Warrior can't outshine in. DW spreading? Worthless when it becomes RC fodder and the only balanced DPS a derv can do is through skills that have reasonably long recharges. Avatars? Yeah, those aren't unfair already. AoE attacks? Only if the enemy team is stupid enough to play grabass (which only happens 10% of the time).
In fact, the only useful and quick update the Dervish needs, in regards to PvE, is to nerf CS, Strength, and Expertise to not work off other weapons, but lord knows they aren't ready to give the other attributes the appropriate FC treatment.
As for CB, this is actually a good thing, IF DONE CORRECTLY. Other 5v5-non-changeable- characters-PvP games such as HoN and LoL are hugely popular and balanced due to the small amount of flexibility given to the players and are easily balanced for the same reason they are choosing a default skill system for GW2. In fact, if it was made permanent and had skills changing daily/weekly, then it would probably be more popular then GvG, and might even invite some older players back.
The GW:B stuff is interesting, simply because the endgame WiK was a pretty epic experience. Would love for an NPC to give some clue as to what happened to Evennia/Keiran's sperm, even if it's just a line of dialogue.
Oh and about Heroes...... yeah, couldn't care less....
Anon-e-mouse
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Originally Posted by Karate Jesus
There are already 3 ele heroes. Why would we need another?
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Ayuhmii Shanbwa
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Originally Posted by Anon-e-mouse
Because for the very simple reason that with 4 ele heros you can have one of each element, and not have to bother with salvaging runes every time you need the elemental you haven't set up.
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i mean, i dont think it would harm if you salvage runes/insigs from heroes, as you only use 1 salvage, and you cant destroy hero armors (luckily)
what i wanna say is that it's not worth an update, as anyone can pay 1k for superior salvage kits
and 4 ele heroes you cant use at same time, it's kinda pointless... IMO
think about it, 3 eles wont be used in same team, as most people use discord/spiritway/anotherway and you need healing, which henchies are not really good at, so 4 eles which wont be used in the same team cant be any better, with a team which allows 3 heroes from each player
anyway, as for the subject of updates people really want, this may result in yet more people leaving the game, either for useless, or not as good updates, and still being bored with the same game, with a big limit of possibilities
what i thought when i saw this was:
- no 7 heroes
- forums will get more asking about derv buffs
- 1 more hero, which may be pointless, as we can only have 3 heroes in same team, i doubt anyone would take 3 assassins or mesmer heroes
- maybe yet another WiK-kind of story, which may again be hard, or worse, and after that... what'll happen next? more people may leave
i see alot of "talking about/thinking about" points again, which always resulted in a "oh man, we gotta do it, or else more people leave this game"
for last part: look at mesmer
my thoughts now: i'm disappointed once again
and the false hope they left behind by talking about 7 hero teams made me more sad than anything else, as that looked like the best part, In My Opinion
MArcSinus
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Because for the very simple reason that with 4 ele heros you can have one of each element, and not have to bother with salvaging runes every time you need the elemental you haven't set up.
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besides I still think Togo is gonna be the new hero, I said this already but my posts tend to vanish here on gwguru *sigh*
Silmar Alech
Master Togo is dead, slain by Shiro in the Raisu Palace mission. His spirit now resides in Tahnnakai Temple.
MArcSinus
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Originally Posted by Silmar Alech
Master Togo is dead, slain by Shiro in the Raisu Palace mission. His spirit now resides in Tahnnakai Temple.
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Just some out of the box thinking, besides it would be great if in stead of "fight", "guard" and "avoid combat" he would have "stuck" and "not stuck".
Hmm on a second thought when you wanna do a factions mission and he's a npc then he and his dead spirit from the future are together in one party. And when you die together it would definitly create some time paradox... forget about togo
Ontopic: the lack of a timetable concerns me, even though the upcoming stuff sounds awesome, it might take a long time...
And what's the deal with costume brawl ect, aren't we having holloween for 5 years? How hard can it be to just activate the halloween code add 2 masks and costumes?