Everyone reading the notice probably seen the sad news about the site, Im glad we can continue the community on gw2guru.
But i made this post so id hear the thoughs of ppl about this, and what memories you would like to save from this site, images, contests, guides?
For me atleast gw1guru and its community had huge inpact for my gaming, i dont know how i wouldve done without the site xD
I'll personally try save some of the images in here, especially on traders outpost.
-Pleikki
Goodbye Gw1 Guru
Pleikki
wind fire and ice
Goodbye GW guru. Totally didn't expect this.
I hope the wayback machine and other archiving sites do a good job of preserving images for a while so we can collect them and not lose GW history.
Maybe we should use this thread to make a comprehensive list of threads that currently have a significant number of images still live? The banner says threads can be moved over...
I hope the wayback machine and other archiving sites do a good job of preserving images for a while so we can collect them and not lose GW history.
Maybe we should use this thread to make a comprehensive list of threads that currently have a significant number of images still live? The banner says threads can be moved over...
Shasgaliel
Those are very sad news. I think threads with builds and lore forum would be the ones to be moved. However due to the lack of activity there I highly doubt it will happen. I will miss this site very much. I hope it is not just about a domain name otherwise that would be a shame to lose this site due to such reason.
Surge goes pre
WhAt?!?!?
Is there going to be like a dedicated gw1 section? There isn't one now... Why would I post about gw1 in a gw2 section?
When I click the only link that looks gw1 related it takes me here.
Is there going to be like a dedicated gw1 section? There isn't one now... Why would I post about gw1 in a gw2 section?
When I click the only link that looks gw1 related it takes me here.
Magentis
Well, that kinda sucks...
Makes GW1 look more and more dead imo
At least we get the chance to continue doing stuff in the gw2guru forum... Would be pretty hard (for me) if they would not allow that. Not many gw1 forums/marketplaces left anymore (besides that one german, where I'm currently banned xd)
at least it doesnt go offline completly
@surge Guess it will be somewhere here: http://www.guildwars2guru.com/forum/...ht-guild-wars/
Makes GW1 look more and more dead imo
At least we get the chance to continue doing stuff in the gw2guru forum... Would be pretty hard (for me) if they would not allow that. Not many gw1 forums/marketplaces left anymore (besides that one german, where I'm currently banned xd)
at least it doesnt go offline completly
@surge Guess it will be somewhere here: http://www.guildwars2guru.com/forum/...ht-guild-wars/
Surge goes pre
When I click that link it says I don't have permission to see it. And sorry we couldn't find this.
Magentis
Yeah guess they will open that forum when they shut down gw1guru
MaxBorken
We need a meeting with the current gw1 guru mods to try and preserve as much as we can into a dedicated section on gw2guru then.
Nobody panic. Let's find out what we can do, what we need Curse to do, what we need the mods to do etc etc.
In the meantime, grab your screenshots, make sure you have all the data you need to recreate as much as we can over there, and be as prepared as we can be.
Max
Nobody panic. Let's find out what we can do, what we need Curse to do, what we need the mods to do etc etc.
In the meantime, grab your screenshots, make sure you have all the data you need to recreate as much as we can over there, and be as prepared as we can be.
Max
Zephyr of Light
Farewell Guru, been lurking ever since 2007 on here for what people had to sell, and only joined since 2013.
With the Collection Thread by Pleikki i'v got too meet amazing people and friends over the years that have helped me guide my collection too what it is today.
Without them, and their network I wouldn't be the person i'm today.
I'm also very glad that i'v been allowed like many, too post my hero setups in which prominently Z-Way was a great addition for the for people that without a doubt I never expected too become this huge.
I'll definenately will continue my postings there, and too close this post.
I'd like too thank all the guru moderators over the years that have done a fantastic job maintaining the rules and peace throughout the website, I know I sometimes poked the stick in the beginning against it, but i'm glad to have been part of this original website community.
(Sorry Cosyfiep, I know all you had was good intent.)
Wish you all the best, and those who come over, i'll see you on the other side.
- Zephyr
With the Collection Thread by Pleikki i'v got too meet amazing people and friends over the years that have helped me guide my collection too what it is today.
Without them, and their network I wouldn't be the person i'm today.
I'm also very glad that i'v been allowed like many, too post my hero setups in which prominently Z-Way was a great addition for the for people that without a doubt I never expected too become this huge.
I'll definenately will continue my postings there, and too close this post.
I'd like too thank all the guru moderators over the years that have done a fantastic job maintaining the rules and peace throughout the website, I know I sometimes poked the stick in the beginning against it, but i'm glad to have been part of this original website community.
(Sorry Cosyfiep, I know all you had was good intent.)
Wish you all the best, and those who come over, i'll see you on the other side.
- Zephyr
MaxBorken
Mods.... Any chance of a wholesale transfer of everything into our own section?
Tyran Hellcaster
Dear owner of GWguru,
Thanks for your efforts of making available to us this forum.
But, closing the forum and making a GW1 subsection in the GW2 forum would not be desirable:
1) The gwguru forums are an important part of the essence of Guild Wars.
2) There is a reason that we play GW1 instead of GW2. To us, GW2 failed to meet expectations as it is a totally different game. It is asking a bit much of us to use the GW2 forums as it has a different look, does not have the old posts, and it is for GW2 (people).
3) Is the reason you are closing this down because upkeep costs are weighing you down? At least allow us to crowdfund a continuation of this forum.
We need to be able to continue using this forum.
Yours,
An avid gw1 fan
Thanks for your efforts of making available to us this forum.
But, closing the forum and making a GW1 subsection in the GW2 forum would not be desirable:
1) The gwguru forums are an important part of the essence of Guild Wars.
2) There is a reason that we play GW1 instead of GW2. To us, GW2 failed to meet expectations as it is a totally different game. It is asking a bit much of us to use the GW2 forums as it has a different look, does not have the old posts, and it is for GW2 (people).
3) Is the reason you are closing this down because upkeep costs are weighing you down? At least allow us to crowdfund a continuation of this forum.
We need to be able to continue using this forum.
Yours,
An avid gw1 fan
Dot Rotten
Really is unfortunate considering this site is a major hub for a lot of things, especially trading. I hope data can be transferred!
wind fire and ice
In response to Hellcaster & as a continuation -
I would contribute to a crowd funding or buyout of GW guru if the structure allows for such a thing. I think this site is important enough to the GW community that many of us would hold on for a long time, even if there's a financial burden involved. I think it's more fair to let the community decide when we're ready to let this site go.
I also understand, though, that with this being a Curse site the mechanics are likely more complicated than simply paying a certain amount of money per month, and that it may now be too late to do anything about this.
We need to collectively figure out what our options are and figure out if we need to start prioritizing threads for transfer///creating our own alternative website as soon as possible if GW2 guru isn't an acceptable future for us.
I would contribute to a crowd funding or buyout of GW guru if the structure allows for such a thing. I think this site is important enough to the GW community that many of us would hold on for a long time, even if there's a financial burden involved. I think it's more fair to let the community decide when we're ready to let this site go.
I also understand, though, that with this being a Curse site the mechanics are likely more complicated than simply paying a certain amount of money per month, and that it may now be too late to do anything about this.
We need to collectively figure out what our options are and figure out if we need to start prioritizing threads for transfer///creating our own alternative website as soon as possible if GW2 guru isn't an acceptable future for us.
trademeimfamous
kinda sad, a lot of history would be lost
on a side note, i would not have expected wartower to outlast guru
on a side note, i would not have expected wartower to outlast guru
MaxBorken
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kinda sad, a lot of history would be lost
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In the meantime, if we have nowhere to go, there is always the Facebook group while we try and arrange an alternative. We don't have to be homeless, even temporarily.
GhostKairi
This is very sad indeed, but not unexpected. Guild Wars is very very old now and with a sequel, it doesnt make much sense to keep spending money on a game that only attracts the most dedicated fans anymore.
numma_cway
This is completely retarded. Why shut down GWGuru? Why? Aren't there people who can host it? There will be tons!
I know what I'm talking about, I'm an admin of the German GuildWiki and when the contract with our last hoster ended, we had quite some people who wanted to host it. For free and without ads of course (I'm seeing a 12 on Ghostery and an 8 on AdBlock right now).
And if you mods are just too lazy to do your job, ask some people! I'm sure there will be people for that, too.
So there are absolutely no reasons to shut down GWGuru, except for intervention by Curse. Guess that's why there's no reason given in the announcement.
And why the hell would anyone create a forum von GW2 site? Why not on a WoW site or something? People who still play GW have a reason to do so: GW2.
/Edit: I sometimes ask myself "How retarded can things be?". Then I just start GW2.
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What sequel? I haven't heard of any so far.
I know what I'm talking about, I'm an admin of the German GuildWiki and when the contract with our last hoster ended, we had quite some people who wanted to host it. For free and without ads of course (I'm seeing a 12 on Ghostery and an 8 on AdBlock right now).
And if you mods are just too lazy to do your job, ask some people! I'm sure there will be people for that, too.
So there are absolutely no reasons to shut down GWGuru, except for intervention by Curse. Guess that's why there's no reason given in the announcement.
And why the hell would anyone create a forum von GW2 site? Why not on a WoW site or something? People who still play GW have a reason to do so: GW2.
/Edit: I sometimes ask myself "How retarded can things be?". Then I just start GW2.
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This is very sad indeed, but not unexpected. Guild Wars is very very old now and with a sequel, it doesnt make much sense to keep spending money on a game that only attracts the most dedicated fans anymore.
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Gentleman Xander
My heart just stopped, my back just started bleeding... I've been stabbed in the back
It's sad to see they are shutting gwguru down... Anyway I think the most important thing to keep is The Beloved Collections thread since all of the ancient relics and collected items have been posted there.
R.I.P. my beloved gwguru. I'll see you soon!
It's sad to see they are shutting gwguru down... Anyway I think the most important thing to keep is The Beloved Collections thread since all of the ancient relics and collected items have been posted there.
R.I.P. my beloved gwguru. I'll see you soon!
C4RB1N3
I always knew this day would come, but I could never really prepare for it.
What is the reason for the shut down, and can it be remedied?
If not, I will just bid farewell and attempt to embrace the winds of change.
What is the reason for the shut down, and can it be remedied?
If not, I will just bid farewell and attempt to embrace the winds of change.
StueyG
I got on GW2Guru long ago, posted a few times and never went back. There really isn't a dedicated GW section as some have noted. Probably will be the end of Guru for me.
Appreciate all the good times and good friends on here. I know the mods and other helpers put in a lot of time and effort for no pay. Just to help. Thanks for all those that have done so over the years. Nice work.
-StueyG
Appreciate all the good times and good friends on here. I know the mods and other helpers put in a lot of time and effort for no pay. Just to help. Thanks for all those that have done so over the years. Nice work.
-StueyG
MaxBorken
Never say never ....
It won't take much to add a GW section for us on the gw2 forums. And as both sites are hosted by Curse (I think?) there should be no issues with intellectual property rights. They could even assimilate gwguru as a sub section of the gw2 forums...
It won't take much to add a GW section for us on the gw2 forums. And as both sites are hosted by Curse (I think?) there should be no issues with intellectual property rights. They could even assimilate gwguru as a sub section of the gw2 forums...
Surge goes pre
I'm in Stuey's boat. If there becomes a dedicated gw1 section there that looks like this, I'll move over there. But as of what I've seen today, when guru shuts down I'll probably not be a guru-er anymore. Assuming gw2guru stays looking how it does now.
It's been a good run. I suppose this means my collection is basically done.
Thanks for the good run everyone. I'll still be around in game of course.
It's been a good run. I suppose this means my collection is basically done.
Thanks for the good run everyone. I'll still be around in game of course.
expugnare
This is awful.
Truly awful. Does this mean my PMs to old friends are gone? Collection thread?
GW has on and off been part of my life since I was in high school. A majority of that was facilitated by this website.
I doubt I'll be going to Gw2guru. It's just not the same.
I'm sad, friends.
Yuko
Truly awful. Does this mean my PMs to old friends are gone? Collection thread?
GW has on and off been part of my life since I was in high school. A majority of that was facilitated by this website.
I doubt I'll be going to Gw2guru. It's just not the same.
I'm sad, friends.
Yuko
Zephyr of Light
I'd like too say that, whoever I dont have on Facebook yet (got a few!) and u'd still like to remain in touch, just send me a private message so I can share my details.
RIP Community
RIP Community
MaxBorken
Where are the gwguru mods?
They're fast enough when someone bumps to close a thread, but can't reply to this thread?
They do a great job, and deserve a reward, but where are they now when we need clarity?
I do hope they haven't been told to keep quiet....
They're fast enough when someone bumps to close a thread, but can't reply to this thread?
They do a great job, and deserve a reward, but where are they now when we need clarity?
I do hope they haven't been told to keep quiet....
Lynie
What a crazy move by curse, take offline the more active website to put it as "subsection" on the smaller website 
Also have a look at the amount of guests compared to registered users. 
EDIT: on top of that, most of the "guests" on gw2 guru are probably GW guru users checking out the website..
Also have a look at the amount of guests compared to registered users. EDIT: on top of that, most of the "guests" on gw2 guru are probably GW guru users checking out the website..
wind fire and ice
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Where are the gwguru mods?
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Marty Silverblade
Being on the other side of the world to the US, I haven't been available when the announcement was made. Will answer any questions you have as best I can. Throwing this post together just to let you know I'm here. I'm sure there are things worth posting about that aren't coming to mind.
To clarify, Kvinna is the only Curse affiliated person on the mod team. She's the one that knows the in's and out's of what's going on. Everyone else is purely a volunteer and so cannot answer anything about those sort of things unless they've been explained to us previously. We're in the same boat as you, just a few months in advance.
-We've had the chance to move things over (still working on this myself) but there isn't a good way to do it. There will be no direct porting of content from here to there. It's all just copy+paste. Anything you want to archive needs to be done manually, so get on it. If I've reposted something from you that you want to do yourself, just let me know. If there's something I can help with in some way, also let me know.
-As mentioned earlier in the thread, wayback machine can be used to potentially dig up broken images.
-For whatever reason, Curse is having issues with the email server. Email notifications for PMs aren't being sent. If there's someone you want to contact about this that doesn't visit Guru often a PM won't be a particularly effective means of getting their attention.
-There is a specific Guru1 section on Guru2. Presumably it ought to be available now. If it's working for some people but not others, bug Kvinna.
To clarify, Kvinna is the only Curse affiliated person on the mod team. She's the one that knows the in's and out's of what's going on. Everyone else is purely a volunteer and so cannot answer anything about those sort of things unless they've been explained to us previously. We're in the same boat as you, just a few months in advance.
-We've had the chance to move things over (still working on this myself) but there isn't a good way to do it. There will be no direct porting of content from here to there. It's all just copy+paste. Anything you want to archive needs to be done manually, so get on it. If I've reposted something from you that you want to do yourself, just let me know. If there's something I can help with in some way, also let me know.
-As mentioned earlier in the thread, wayback machine can be used to potentially dig up broken images.
-For whatever reason, Curse is having issues with the email server. Email notifications for PMs aren't being sent. If there's someone you want to contact about this that doesn't visit Guru often a PM won't be a particularly effective means of getting their attention.
-There is a specific Guru1 section on Guru2. Presumably it ought to be available now. If it's working for some people but not others, bug Kvinna.
Ayuhmii Shanbwa
even though i got a bad name here before (for giving my opinions and trying to make sense with english not as my native language and my brains not functioning well, so i sometimes use the wrong words and such), this still is the only GW1 site left (in english)
bah...... now i gotta just use GW and thats it
i know i gave up making suggestions here, but i still can use the PM system and trade section very well, and sometimes answer newbie questions
well..... farewell GWguru, just like GWOnline became GW2online, which is why i left
i already play GW less cuz there's nearly noone who can live with my problems in RL (so i cant play the game very well) in the game, and now this last hope is gone
well, i hope i'll get some better times in GW now...... goodbye
ps. i dont use GW2 sites and i dont wanna use facebook to have contact with people i dont know in RL (with very few exceptions)
bah...... now i gotta just use GW and thats it
i know i gave up making suggestions here, but i still can use the PM system and trade section very well, and sometimes answer newbie questions
well..... farewell GWguru, just like GWOnline became GW2online, which is why i left
i already play GW less cuz there's nearly noone who can live with my problems in RL (so i cant play the game very well) in the game, and now this last hope is gone
well, i hope i'll get some better times in GW now...... goodbye
ps. i dont use GW2 sites and i dont wanna use facebook to have contact with people i dont know in RL (with very few exceptions)
Coast
can't one of you nerds just copy everything from here and make a new forum with all the shit from here on it?
Surge goes pre
Coast! I choose you!
Yeah wouldn't it be easy to just make a new forum site? They did that with presearing.com when it went out.
Yeah wouldn't it be easy to just make a new forum site? They did that with presearing.com when it went out.
tooburns
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-We've had the chance to move things over (still working on this myself) but there isn't a good way to do it. There will be no direct porting of content from here to there. It's all just copy+paste. Anything you want to archive needs to be done manually, so get on it. |
I can understand from a buisness point of view that they dont want to manage that part for X ou Y reason. But to not give a chance to people who would like to take over is sad.
I would still like to know why we cant just move it to a private side ?. We have one month to get it done. It's more then enough ive seen thing way bigger then that done over a week-end.
cosyfiep
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Basiccaly they wont give anyone the database with the forum history to anyone to host somewhere else ? so its all lost and have to start all over again.
I can understand from a buisness point of view that they dont want to manage that part for X ou Y reason. But to not give a chance to people who would like to take over is sad. I would still like to know why we cant just move it to a private side ?. We have one month to get it done. It's more then enough ive seen thing way bigger then that done over a week-end. |
tooburns
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go for it...(and less than one month...ASSume the 1st of june and hope for later).
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Frank Castle
The history that will be lost with the closure of this site saddens me deeply....
cosyfiep
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Not sure if you are playing but ill ASSume that you can be help full in that situation. Help find a contact who will awnser question. name, email or phone
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I would help setting up, and modding if need be (and I would assume that the last offer would be refused anyways).
StueyG
Modding has always been a thankless job. There has always been people that complained about the mods, and usually because they are the ones causing most of the issues.
I think you do just fine cosyfiep. Thank you for putting in the time and effort with no pay.
I think you do just fine cosyfiep. Thank you for putting in the time and effort with no pay.
Peace
I cant believe they are closing GWGuru :@
10 years on this site and its sad to leave.
10 years on this site and its sad to leave.
MaxBorken
Let's wait and see what Curse (the host) is going to do. The announcement at the top of guru talks of making our threads over there. Currently there is no section on gw2guru for this, but they may be in he process of implementing this. Panic and knee-jerk reactions would be disastrous. The last thing this community needs are hundreds of independent little forums, each claiming to be our saviour, but in reality getting no site traffic, and woeful security.
Now is the time to assess what our options realistically are, not making a bunch of fan-sites that are doomed to fail. We need a strategy, not heroes.
Max
Now is the time to assess what our options realistically are, not making a bunch of fan-sites that are doomed to fail. We need a strategy, not heroes.
Max
wind fire and ice
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Now is the time to assess what our options realistically are, not making a bunch of fan-sites that are doomed to fail. We need a strategy, not heroes.
Max |
We don't need a bunch of other sites, but we very well might need one so we aren't at the mercy of Curse, who clearly don't care very much. And I mean that respectfully - I totally understand, we're playing a game from 2005 and Curse has a lot to manage. Guild Wars isn't a mainstream game any more, and it may be time for the remaining community to create our own home.
Our future, whatever it may be, needs to be stable. We need to find a solution that will give us dignity and never be closed without the community deciding on it.