A New Look for GuildWars.com

recon54

Academy Page

Join Date: Dec 2005

Necros Mausoleum

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On the wiki Stephane stated that "there was a change of plans for the website due to technical constraints and people being busy with other things" Now what that means I'll let you decide for yourselves.

tummlykins

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Jun 2010

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Originally Posted by recon54 View Post
On the wiki Stephane stated that "there was a change of plans for the website due to technical constraints and people being busy with other things" Now what that means I'll let you decide for yourselves.
I have a hunch it has something to do with the GW2 forums and their recent accessibility from the emails sent out from pre-purchases. A lot of drama was being stirred up over people being sent links to things that weren't working, they've since been taken down). There were also issues with people seeing currencies different from the ones they should have been seeing, so it's possible extra coding was required for that. I like Stephane, he seems to be the only member of the community team who actually informs the GW1 community of anything.

Honestly, I don't think too many people are disappointed about a delay in the GW1 website: it's not like it has that much to do with the game, and with the recent Live Team news about them switching to GW2 all hopes for more GW1 content post the anniversary are gone.

Kimaru De Lefent

Kimaru De Lefent

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: May 2008

Spain

Smile & Die [SAD]

W/Me

So... at the end what is going to happen with the web page of GuildWars.com? We will be able to enjoy a new desing and more effective tools for the web or will remain in a dream?

I would like to have some official information, but they donĀ“t answer this questions on Twitter. So i will have to post it on the support forum and wait until it gets closed.

They Could keep us more informed ...

Age

Age

Hall Hero

Join Date: Jul 2005

California Canada/BC

STG Administrator

Mo/

It is to bad they can't do some improvements on the game as well(auction house and mail).

curvekiller

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Feb 2011

Looking for one

E/Me

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Originally Posted by Age View Post
It is to bad they can't do some improvements on the game as well(auction house and mail).
They have said a long time ago that those aren't possible/too much work for the reward with the technology GW runs on.

jayson

jayson

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: May 2007

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Originally Posted by curvekiller View Post
They have said a long time ago that those aren't possible/too much work for the reward with the technology GW runs on.
Isn't GW2 running on the same engine as GW?

Schmerdro

Schmerdro

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Apr 2006

Canada

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Originally Posted by jayson View Post
Isn't GW2 running on the same engine as GW?
From the wiki:
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Guild Wars 2 uses a heavily modified Guild Wars game engine which includes support for true 3D environments, more detailed environments and models, better lighting and shadows, new animation and effects systems, plus new audio and cinematics engines and a more flexible combat and skill-casting system.
But really, all you have to do is play both games and it should be pretty obvious that they just feel very different from each other.

Age

Age

Hall Hero

Join Date: Jul 2005

California Canada/BC

STG Administrator

Mo/

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Originally Posted by curvekiller View Post
They have said a long time ago that those aren't possible/too much work for the reward with the technology GW runs on.
I know but the possiblities are there.

revelation

revelation

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Feb 2006

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Was looking forward to this, but see still no signs of life for the new website.