I initially posted this is Trader's Outpost but I feel I will get more of a response here.
Kamadan being transformed into an obscene circus freak parade, coupled with the constant raucous of pink trade chat and asinine local channel rhetoric has driven me to the far reaches of Tyria until I discovered a new refuge; the Ice Tooth Cave.
I have now taken a great liking to the place and notice that many people on my friends list choose to hang out and afk in their deserted Guild Halls or Kamadan, so I am addressing all those bored, reminiscent folks who are looking for a more secluded, tasteful place to afk and gather. I propose a new place to repose amongst your guru peers - the Ice Tooth Cave. This would be a nostalgic homage to the days of Marhans Grotto and Ascalon id1.
I must admit I am pretty bored and also curious as to the power GuildWarsGuru has on the ingame community. It would be nice to have some company and start a new trend in this time of alleged decline, with many claiming the Guild Wars community is deteriorating and facing total doom as GW2 looms. I aim to remain in the Ice Tooth Cave, alone or otherwise, and monitor the traffic to see who answers my call.
Yours truly,
Jason Xll
Ice Tooth Cave
Jason Xll
MrKGado
While I will agree with you that Kamadan is, well...hectic, I think a lot of the people who AFK are generally not at their computers and don't care where they are while AFK. Staying in Kamadan is convenient because you can post a trade message and climb the ladder and because it is a fairly cenral location. As far as gathering, I might join you in the Ice Tooth Cave on occasion when I'm just looking for something less hectic. I hear it's nice this time of year and I need a vacation anyways 
Lithril Ashwalker
only reason Kamadon is how it is today is because most people for the first time experiencing guild wars usually got Nightfall as a first campaign to get a taste of guild wars because of course...who doesn't want to swing a scythe and kill enemies?
Marhans Grotto - the most popular by necros for elite scar pattern
ascalon - greatest place to recruit.
i dont see really any other reason to get people from transferring to Ice tooth cave based on "you wanting them to" no really good reason except icicles danglin' above and most people dont have it and prefer not to go outta their way.
Marhans Grotto - the most popular by necros for elite scar pattern
ascalon - greatest place to recruit.
i dont see really any other reason to get people from transferring to Ice tooth cave based on "you wanting them to" no really good reason except icicles danglin' above and most people dont have it and prefer not to go outta their way.
cosyfiep
there are PLENTY of deserted (or close enough) places in guildwars...the desert cities in prophecies dont see much love... wanna hang out? try the mission outpost for the dragons lair (only peeps doing the mission are usually there--and thats rare). Henge of Denravi is huge and only rarely has enough people to even see the extra dots----and that's just the prophecies places!
so yeah, you can hang out in ice caves (I think I have a mule there--only she is trying to run to la)...or choose a bunch of other locales as well.
so yeah, you can hang out in ice caves (I think I have a mule there--only she is trying to run to la)...or choose a bunch of other locales as well.
Lanier
Ice Tooth Cave has long been my favorite location in the game. I liked it for two reasons - one, the scenary is amazing and two, its quiet. I certainly don't want ITC to become the next kamaden, that would just ruin it for me 
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Jason Xll
The entire purpose of this premise is to rally the guild wars community to unite and agglomerate in a single place for some leisurely and gentlemanly relaxation, not to scatter itself across obscure locations on the Tyrian continent.
I guess this is a social experiment to see the extent of GwG's reach and influence in the Guild Wars community and the ability of the general crowd to form an adhesive, close-knit and consistent community in a single, well known venue, as was the case when the game was young.
I guess this is a social experiment to see the extent of GwG's reach and influence in the Guild Wars community and the ability of the general crowd to form an adhesive, close-knit and consistent community in a single, well known venue, as was the case when the game was young.
T-Strudel
Kamadan is a port city for incoming and outgoing characters from other campaigns. Naturally, there will be more traffic coming to and from it, so making it a trade hub just makes sense.
You can also do dock runs for an ok profit, and it has the quickest way to get max level armor, weapons too if you have the BMP. I don't think anything players can do that will get trade to move, kamadan just about covers all bases.
You can also do dock runs for an ok profit, and it has the quickest way to get max level armor, weapons too if you have the BMP. I don't think anything players can do that will get trade to move, kamadan just about covers all bases.
Jason Xll
Once again, I am not aiming to replace Kamadan with ITC and of course realize that in terms of functionality and convenience it by far surpasses the Cave.
However the goal of this initiative is not to substitute for Kamadan's supremacy as a commercial HuB but rather create a friendly, popular respite from its tiresome monotony.
Many of you may not see what I wish to achieve as you have not witnessed the jovial atmosphere and community spirit of Marhans Grotto, Piken Square and Ascalon id1, but in my idleness I feel like proving that the game still has that same flare in it.
Going to go sleep now since I have work tomorrow so entertainment for the night is over. Decent turnout on the first day! I will resume my campaigning tomorrow
Thanks to those that turned up, although I hope this is going to turn into less of an event thing but rather a regular hangout for those that feel predisposed to a quiet refuge in the Shiverpeaks...
However the goal of this initiative is not to substitute for Kamadan's supremacy as a commercial HuB but rather create a friendly, popular respite from its tiresome monotony.
Many of you may not see what I wish to achieve as you have not witnessed the jovial atmosphere and community spirit of Marhans Grotto, Piken Square and Ascalon id1, but in my idleness I feel like proving that the game still has that same flare in it.
Going to go sleep now since I have work tomorrow so entertainment for the night is over. Decent turnout on the first day! I will resume my campaigning tomorrow
Thanks to those that turned up, although I hope this is going to turn into less of an event thing but rather a regular hangout for those that feel predisposed to a quiet refuge in the Shiverpeaks...
teh bestest is here
Id like to see ICT turn into a place of Oldschool item trading and leave the inscriptions to spamadan d1
pedrobds
here and love it already definitely my new hangout spot
definitely my new hangout spot 
drkn
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Besides, if i wanted to relax, i'd rather take a nap or go for a walk rather than AFKing in Guild Wars.
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Id like to see ICT turn into a place of Oldschool item trading and leave the inscriptions to spamadan d1
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same !
ill be tchilling there for sure
pedrobds
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Besides, if i wanted to relax, i'd rather take a nap or go for a walk rather than AFKing in Guild Wars.
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No offense and don't get me wrong, please, but it seems more like a social experiment 'how many people will obey a guru guy with green name'.
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Jason Xll
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What for?
Besides, if i wanted to relax, i'd rather take a nap or go for a walk rather than AFKing in Guild Wars. No offense and don't get me wrong, please, but it seems more like a social experiment 'how many people will obey a guru guy with green name'. |
It is precisely for the reason that people such as yourself also play that an alternative hangout would be welcome.
MithranArkanere
Ice Tooth cave is nice, but when I want peace and quite, I prefer Basalt Grotto and Maguuma Stade.
Not a soul there, ever.
Anyways, if you want people to rally in some place other than spamadan, you have Embark Beach.
People should start going there to hang out, form parties and trade regardless of campaign. That's its purpose. No one is left out, not even those in Prophecies and Factions that have not reached the Town Port yet. It's the best PvE outpost.
Not a soul there, ever.
Anyways, if you want people to rally in some place other than spamadan, you have Embark Beach.
People should start going there to hang out, form parties and trade regardless of campaign. That's its purpose. No one is left out, not even those in Prophecies and Factions that have not reached the Town Port yet. It's the best PvE outpost.
Lithril Ashwalker
exactly why i dont relax in game when i could recruit in kamadan :|
besides why relax in ice tooth cave, its outta my way and i cant sell junk to other players there. want ITC to be a liesure spot for gentleman...look at Shina Jae Monastery..it WAS supposed to eb a recruit spot and a chill spot now its fulla kids with filthy mouths(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Has8vDacmo8) <pun intended.
pointless thread tbh
besides why relax in ice tooth cave, its outta my way and i cant sell junk to other players there. want ITC to be a liesure spot for gentleman...look at Shina Jae Monastery..it WAS supposed to eb a recruit spot and a chill spot now its fulla kids with filthy mouths(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Has8vDacmo8) <pun intended.
pointless thread tbh
bodyboarder
I find it funny all these people who are saying stuff like 'pointless thread'...
etc.
Its just a fun place to have a chat with people about everyday things not just gw...seriously I don't see the point in posting pointless posts about how you think its pointless! Also I can't see where Jason said he wanted it to be the new kama ad1....although would be good if it turned out like grotto or ascalon id1 non-inscrip weps only!! haha
My little rant for the day.
afk Ice Tooth Cave.
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What for?
Besides, if i wanted to relax, i'd rather take a nap or go for a walk rather than AFKing in Guild Wars. No offense and don't get me wrong, please, but it seems more like a social experiment 'how many people will obey a guru guy with green name'. |
Its just a fun place to have a chat with people about everyday things not just gw...seriously I don't see the point in posting pointless posts about how you think its pointless! Also I can't see where Jason said he wanted it to be the new kama ad1....although would be good if it turned out like grotto or ascalon id1 non-inscrip weps only!! haha
My little rant for the day.
afk Ice Tooth Cave.
wilebill
It is a pleasant spot. Will join you there. Trying to remember six years ago first time I made it to Ice Tooth Cave. Fighting over in those days was still a bit of an adventure. Hard to remember that before Hard Mode the game was a bit tougher.
Malice Black
Ice Tooth Cave
Me, Akh, LBS, Rau, Herb and a few others use to hang in there quite a bit. I'm up for adopting that as my hideout again.
Fishermans Haven is another good spot too. Never anyone there.
Me, Akh, LBS, Rau, Herb and a few others use to hang in there quite a bit. I'm up for adopting that as my hideout again.
Fishermans Haven is another good spot too. Never anyone there.
Jason Xll
I am glad the more seasoned players and true veterans of the Guild Wars golden age are being supportive. This could be a second Renaissance, so to speak 
Why do you speak of recruiting and spamming your junk? I suggest you slow down and read through this "pointless" thread again or stop posting altogether.
I believe I have made my intentions pretty clear.
So I've heard. Unfortunately I was not high profile enough to be part of your get-togethers back then... Which is a shame because they sound awesome and I hope the Cave will once again serve as a ground to such legendary times.
I settled in the ITC to get away from Kamadan and then moved my trading operations there as well hehe Made some productive transactions at last night's gathering, and am now resolute to continue this campaign since I am thoroughly enjoying it.
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exactly why i dont relax in game when i could recruit in kamadan :|
besides why relax in ice tooth cave, its outta my way and i cant sell junk to other players there. want ITC to be a liesure spot for gentleman...look at Shina Jae Monastery..it WAS supposed to eb a recruit spot and a chill spot now its fulla kids with filthy mouths(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Has8vDacmo8) <pun intended. pointless thread tbh |
I believe I have made my intentions pretty clear.
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Ice Tooth Cave
Me, Akh, LBS, Rau, Herb and a few others use to hang in there quite a bit. I'm up for adopting that as my hideout again. Fishermans Haven is another good spot too. Never anyone there. |
I settled in the ITC to get away from Kamadan and then moved my trading operations there as well hehe Made some productive transactions at last night's gathering, and am now resolute to continue this campaign since I am thoroughly enjoying it.
Jason Xll
Judging by some PMs I'm getting it's pretty empty there now. I'll usher some people in when I get back after work in several hours' time
Bright Star Shine
I don't have anything to do atm, so I will gladly join you in your quest for afk'ing in Ice Tooth Cave. See you soon.
JONO51
Hehe, a few months back I afked there. Nothing but the chilly mountain wind and the occasional bot.
Mouse at Large
I could pop in and go afk. It would be an alternative to posting increasingly plaintive messages about the lack of a meaningful ele update......
halfies
go go spam recruit in itc for an imaginary guild
Jason Xll
Haha looks like some people held the fort down while I was at work, special thanks to Olle... Time to get the place pumping again.
Also Bright come over to the Cave, we have business to conduct
Also Bright come over to the Cave, we have business to conduct
A Perfect Slayer
I remember when I was there the first time almost 6 years ago, I thought it was a beautiful spot. Haven't been there in forever though.
I will join you guys and reminisce about the glory days of Guild Wars!! Like a few of you said...keep your inscribable weapons and other stuff at the door!!!
Count me in!!!
I will join you guys and reminisce about the glory days of Guild Wars!! Like a few of you said...keep your inscribable weapons and other stuff at the door
Count me in!!!
chuckles79
I see the logic in choosing the spot. It's out of the way, not part of the normal game progression.
Someone did mention Denravi, which I kinda like better. It's clear that the game developers originally had bigger plans for the place, and it's sad that an area that massive never sees any people unless the ZM was Aurora Glade.
It also has FULL services. Rune, material, rare material traders and everything else.
ITC is pretty, but it's cramped and doesn't have all the services I like in a BoO (Base of Operations)
I would like to point out that was supposed to be the idea of Embark Beach, creating a useful hub for PUG's (I feel bad that it didn't work out, but they really shouldn't have launched it the same day as 7 heroes).
Someone did mention Denravi, which I kinda like better. It's clear that the game developers originally had bigger plans for the place, and it's sad that an area that massive never sees any people unless the ZM was Aurora Glade.
It also has FULL services. Rune, material, rare material traders and everything else.
ITC is pretty, but it's cramped and doesn't have all the services I like in a BoO (Base of Operations)
I would like to point out that was supposed to be the idea of Embark Beach, creating a useful hub for PUG's (I feel bad that it didn't work out, but they really shouldn't have launched it the same day as 7 heroes).
Bright Star Shine
I'll come later bro, I'm not even afk'ing atm, I'm actually playing the game :P
Painbringer
I will come as long as we are all matching monks looking like we are bot farming the area...than we can laugh at the posts
I have to dust Mr Painbringer off so i will not be able to travel there till later tonight
I have to dust Mr Painbringer off so i will not be able to travel there till later tonight
Curo
Lol nice idea. I go to Beetletun when I want some peaceful time. I do remember when Piken was a bustling chill spot though, so good luck with this
I'm all for social experiments, since I'm doing one on guru myself (the one red iris flower project). Perhaps I'll stop by and we can talk about our results!
I'm all for social experiments, since I'm doing one on guru myself (the one red iris flower project). Perhaps I'll stop by and we can talk about our results!
HanSolo
There now. Kinda bare as opposed to earlier this morning. There were lots of people. COME ON PEOPLE!
Wild Rituals
I usually AFK in Grendich Courthouse and it has long been my favorite play in Guildwars, If enough move to ICT, i may have to come along to see what all the fuss is about.
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I remember when I was there the first time almost 6 years ago, I thought it was a beautiful spot. Haven't been there in forever though.
I will join you guys and reminisce about the glory days of Guild Wars!! Like a few of you said...keep your inscribable weapons and other stuff at the door Count me in!!! |
I guess it's because it's pretty out of the way and there's no story reason to go there.
dudemonkey
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Why are you so mad?
On Topic; I usually AFK in Grendich Courthouse and it has long been my favorite play in Guildwars, If enough move to ICT, i may have to come along to see what all the fuss is about. |
I might stop by ITC one of these days. I always thought it was a great, out-of-the-way place and would love to see it when it's busy!
gw_poster
was there last night, gave me a good excuse to actually enter the place...after 100% tyria exploration it donned on me once I read this thread and looked at the map - I had never stepped foot in there! Now I need to see if there are other out of the way outposts elsewhere in Proph (and NF, eotn, and Cantha!) that I may have run past while scraping the walls lol.
dudemonkey
When do you guys catch up there? I stopped by last night before the Blade Radio party and there were 2 level 8 guys wandering around and one person title grinding. I assume they were not GWGuru regulars.
Olle
Im there most hours actually, though this night it kicked me out (im going for atleast a week in Ice Tooth Cave.
I also made an guild "Ice Cave Elite [ICE] If anyone wants to join (;
(im going for atleast a week in Ice Tooth Cave.I also made an guild "Ice Cave Elite [ICE] If anyone wants to join (;
Dosearius Takerius
I stopped in last night and the place was essentially a ghost town, there were 3 others there that had no idea what i was talking about when i mentioned this thread...will stop in again in a bit (vq'ing mineral springs atm). Hopefully I'll catch some of you there then.
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I do remember that 2 years ago the un-official wiki had a wintersday party there. THAT was alot of fun and the perfect locale for a winter party.
Gotta say though, awful lotta snow falling in there....ya know, for a cave...with a ceiling.
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I do remember that 2 years ago the un-official wiki had a wintersday party there. THAT was alot of fun and the perfect locale for a winter party.
Gotta say though, awful lotta snow falling in there....ya know, for a cave...with a ceiling.