Event January 20-22, Free Preview of Chapter 2!!
X of Thulcandra
I truely am stoked...I think it would rock if the Ritualist looked like a Priest of Balthazar or a Damned Cleric (probably leaning more on the look of the cleric-blindfolds, anyone?) Anywho, if you hate the fact at looking at clones around you (same armor, same appearance, etc), wait until the event kicks off.
chris_nin00
I can't wait! 
Assassin and Ritualists here I come.
I'm trying out a chick assassin first. See how nice they move...
Assassin and Ritualists here I come.
I'm trying out a chick assassin first. See how nice they move...
Orbberius
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Originally Posted by Kirbie
Hmm...according to information I read from official source long time ago...
Expansions are "not standalone". You need to have "core retail version of Guild Wars" in order to play any expansions. But you will have freedom in which expansions you want to own. For example...you can skip any expansions. You can buy #2, skip #3 and buy #4. You will just not have #3 contents...thats all. As I mentioned earlier...Core is must have. Just wanted to clear this, for new people who is seeking more informations. |
fiery
jan 13 is the release of access keys
forever
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Originally Posted by Kirbie
Hmm...according to information I read from official source long time ago...
Expansions are "not standalone". You need to have "core retail version of Guild Wars" in order to play any expansions. But you will have freedom in which expansions you want to own. For example...you can skip any expansions. You can buy #2, skip #3 and buy #4. You will just not have #3 contents...thats all. As I mentioned earlier...Core is must have. Just wanted to clear this, for new people who is seeking more informations. |
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Originally Posted by Overnite
Me predicts a shortage of keys, rivers of tears, lots of suicidal fanboys, lots of whining, lots of anger...
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Loviatar
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Originally Posted by Orbberius
Actually, I don't think you need the core to play Chapter 2. In that respect, it is standalone. If you have the original, core Guildwars of course, you will continue to be able to use your original characters for the expansion.
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my edit got bumpedhere is the official word
STAND ALONE NOT NEED CORE
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This one isn't a rumour, it's black-n-white printed official (or whatever colours the magazine used ). Guild Wars: Factions does not require Guild Wars. __________________ Alex 'GhostRaptor' Weekes Guild Wars Community Relations NCsoft Europe |
Fred Kiwi
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Originally Posted by Kirbie
Hmm...according to information I read from official source long time ago...
Expansions are "not standalone". You need to have "core retail version of Guild Wars" in order to play any expansions. But you will have freedom in which expansions you want to own. For example...you can skip any expansions. You can buy #2, skip #3 and buy #4. You will just not have #3 contents...thats all. As I mentioned earlier...Core is must have. Just wanted to clear this, for new people who is seeking more informations. |
Miyamato
I just hope they give us some extra skill points at the beginning of the game >.< and hopefully 2 more spaces for new charaters, atleast one though
Symeon
As soon as it is available...
*grabs access key, enters game, creates two new characters, assassin and ritualist, then takes a look around at where I am...cool!*
I can't wait! And I'm the somethingth person to say that on this thread!
*grabs access key, enters game, creates two new characters, assassin and ritualist, then takes a look around at where I am...cool!*
I can't wait! And I'm the somethingth person to say that on this thread!
uruk hai shaman
there is 1 big question on my mind:
is it possible 2 use out character from GW 1 ( Mo/R 20, W/Mo 20, Me/n 20) in GW: factions????
btw i am going 2 make a Ritualist/ Assassin
i just cant w8!!!!
is it possible 2 use out character from GW 1 ( Mo/R 20, W/Mo 20, Me/n 20) in GW: factions????
btw i am going 2 make a Ritualist/ Assassin
i just cant w8!!!!
Guardian of the Light
OOOO I CAN'T WAIT FOR IT...
hey wait a minuite thats the weekend before my math final.....DANG IT...>.<
Well I'll still come but I won't be able to go as much as you guys.
hey wait a minuite thats the weekend before my math final.....DANG IT...>.<
Well I'll still come but I won't be able to go as much as you guys.
Cronos Khan
must play....NOW!
but I shall wait diligently for this to come out
but I shall wait diligently for this to come out
dbgtboy
make an a/me and /dance, im not that interested in ritualist though, i like playing offensive characters.
Mavrik
My wife better not come up with any plans because I know where I'll be! On GW playing this new stuff! Just think with these new skills and classes, just how secondaries will rule. Imagine a monk, necro or mesmer with ritualisr secondary? Or other way around. Anyone got any sneek peeks at what the male/female assassin or ritualist will look like?
ignis
wonder how many people will be on censecutively during the preview event
Sendai
here's some shots of gaile's talk right after (or before ?) the press release which says pretty much the same thing as the PR:
it's not the entire transcript bt i think i've got the most interesting parts.
Alex Weekes was there shortly after gaile quit. I was busy photoshoping the shots so i didn't quite catch the conversation. But still, i have a nice picture of him:
it's not the entire transcript bt i think i've got the most interesting parts.
Alex Weekes was there shortly after gaile quit. I was busy photoshoping the shots so i didn't quite catch the conversation. But still, i have a nice picture of him:
Pandora's box
Theres only 1 little problem: If everyone is playing the new professions, than who's going to heal them???
Rayea
well, i asked in Game today and they said some time in march.....same time as most of the rest of the x-box 360 games come out....
(the ones that were not told of the befor xmas release, so had to finish up being later than startdate lol..trust them ot release early)
so.....some people will have a hard choice...that is, if they have maxed out their cards or havent got much cash...360 game or Factions.....
least i dont have to worry about that, no 360 lol
(the ones that were not told of the befor xmas release, so had to finish up being later than startdate lol..trust them ot release early)
so.....some people will have a hard choice...that is, if they have maxed out their cards or havent got much cash...360 game or Factions.....
least i dont have to worry about that, no 360 lol
SirShadowrunner
Sounds like a fun weekend coming up, I doubt this will be the polished final product,
I know alot people are looking forward to changes, but how much will we find out??
One of my wants is, to have 4 PvE characters, along with being able to PvP with a
pre-made one, since the inventory size sux and I need all 4 characters to hold all my
goodies...
tick tick tick
I know alot people are looking forward to changes, but how much will we find out??
One of my wants is, to have 4 PvE characters, along with being able to PvP with a
pre-made one, since the inventory size sux and I need all 4 characters to hold all my
goodies...
tick tick tick
Apoca1ypse
Well the ritualist DOES have some heal spells..spirits..whatever you want to call them
Rayea
from what i have been reading, the classess from chapter1 will be there, so you *should* be able to make an assassin/monk or ritualist/monk and heal away to yer hearts content ^^
Valerius
damn... the weekend b4 exams too... 
oh well... just means i won't be able to play 24/7... which is a good thing... i think
oh well... just means i won't be able to play 24/7... which is a good thing... i think
Kirbie
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Originally Posted by Orbberius
Actually, I don't think you need the core to play Chapter 2. In that respect, it is standalone. If you have the original, core Guildwars of course, you will continue to be able to use your original characters for the expansion.
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Originally Posted by forever
This is not correct. As you said you read long time ago so it has been changed. Chapter 2 or Guild Wars: Factions is a stand-alone game. People can purchase chapter 2 and play without chapter 1. I think this way Anet can bring the most possible players to this game, which is good. The core just means they will set some of the skills of the existing 6 professions as core skills and free for any expension or chapter owners to have.
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Originally Posted by Fred Kiwi
core isn't necessary..if so why does it say that if you buy chapter two you will only get the core skills of all 6 professions +all skills of the 2 new ones, thus you have to buy chapter 1 to get the other skills that were missed out.
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Originally Posted by Overnite
They made it a standalone because they know that half of the Chapter 1 players won't buy Chapter 2. Anet needs "fresh blood"- they need people who will be lured by great reviews, only to find that there is very little behind Guild Wars shiny facade. Just like it was in Chapter 1's case...
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. Very interesting though. Thanks for correcting me so kindly 
.So, for new players who seeks informations...I'll correct my old information.
Chapter 2 is standalone and does not require core Guild Wars...I apologies for referencing old informations...seems I wasn't up-to-dated.
Anyways, is this means any further expansions gonna be standalone too?
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Sir Skullcrasher
I can't wait either... hopefully assassin and ritualist live up to my expectation!
Loviatar
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Originally Posted by Kirbie
Anyways, is this means any further expansions gonna be standalone too? |
stand alone means they can catch sales of people who want to complete the set and get all skills for a chapter 1 character.
Kirbie
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Originally Posted by Loviatar
yes (i assume) to avoid sticker shock of having to buy it or give it to people.
stand alone means they can catch sales of people who want to complete the set and get all skills for a chapter 1 character. |
Lord Iowerth
Just an added note: I thought this would be rather obvious, but about the people saying "Oh, I don't have a spare character slot!" you missed the bit about it being available to anyone whether they own a copy of guild wars or not ...
Meaning simply: create a new account if you are full!
Meaning simply: create a new account if you are full!
Hot Dead
Yay! Chapter 2 preview and account keys! So...so...HAPPY!
*marks january 13th on calendar*
*marks january 20,21,22 on calendar*
Too bad its before midterms
2 days of playing and 1 day of studying is enough to get new chars to a level in the teens and also ace my tests
^I think.....
~HD
*marks january 13th on calendar*
*marks january 20,21,22 on calendar*
Too bad its before midterms
2 days of playing and 1 day of studying is enough to get new chars to a level in the teens and also ace my tests
^I think.....
~HD
neoteo
yep , 20 - 22 totaly booked .. i predict towns with 200 dists in that world preview
MASSIVE MULTIPLAYER
MASSIVE MULTIPLAYER
Pinch
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Edit: I think ArenaNet has well planned schedules. While they are promoting the game to Japanese audience...they are releasing a new profession called "Assasin" which is like ninja lol. Japanese and ninja...sure sounds familiar =D
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Sereng Amaranth
This seems similar to the PvP Extreme Weekend where Anet was testing out the new skill balancing. This Faction Weekend is going to do the same thing. Real World testing of the skills. Don't plan on the skills staying the same during the final release.
But oh, it will be nice, oh so nice.
But oh, it will be nice, oh so nice.
LifeInfusion
I feel like a kid in a candy store, WITH money to buy the candy.
lol.
lol.
Lews
You just think its cool until all those good American Guilds gang up on everyone else
dargon
as far as the core skills go, this is strictly my opinion on the matter and has zero basis on anything outside what I think. The core skills are those that you can buy in emberlight, meaning no base guildwars elite skills will carry over into chapter 2 unless you bring them over yourself with a chapter 1 account.
Sofonisba
My question will be this: Will we still have guilds? Probably not I suppose.
I guess we will have to all post on our respective guild fora about what our preview characters' names are to make sure we can contact each other to play together.
I guess we will have to all post on our respective guild fora about what our preview characters' names are to make sure we can contact each other to play together.
Inde
I really don't think they are "shutting the exisiting game down" for those 2 days. The new content introduced is just temporary and I'm pretty positive that your guilds, characters, and more will be accessible for the preview.
Andy_M
Well I'll take a little stroll about and see what there is to see...
Gaile emphasising the word 'MAY' in one of her last sentences up there, good job I don't watch the x-files any more...
Gaile emphasising the word 'MAY' in one of her last sentences up there, good job I don't watch the x-files any more...
death fuzzy
Imagine this:
Playstation 3
Halo 3
and Guild Wars 2
coming out on the same day
how crazy is that?!
MASS CHAOS!!!!!!
MUAHAHAHAHAHA
Playstation 3
Halo 3
and Guild Wars 2
coming out on the same day
how crazy is that?!
MASS CHAOS!!!!!!
MUAHAHAHAHAHA
Konrow
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Originally Posted by Medion
Just saw I won't be online that weekend a lot because of tests the following week
..... so pls take a lot of screenies, like around the 200000 of them, and maybe some people who won't be there (like me), can enjoy this too . |
pudujail
Will they bring Gwen back when the event ends? Just like last year, burned everybody to death, yeah that will be interesting, I will stay around just to witness this. Wahahahaha.