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eohjay

Academy Page

Join Date: Jul 2005

Youngstown, Ohio

Tyrian Explorers' League

N/

13 Jan 2006 at 07:01 - 1

http://pc.ign.com/articles/681/681120p1.html

A link to another article about GWF, and with a handful of new screenshots. And they're not the same ones as Gamespys ^_^

Forgive me if this was posted, I hadn't seen any topics about it other than the Gamespy one.

lyra_song

Hell's Protector

Join Date: Oct 2005

R/Mo

13 Jan 2006 at 07:10 - 2

that dragon is ugly o.o

Vilaptca

Pre-Searing Vanquisher

Join Date: Jun 2005

Fifteen Over Fifty [Rare]

13 Jan 2006 at 07:11 - 3

No! That dragon is hot!

IlikeGW

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Aug 2005

13 Jan 2006 at 07:30 - 4

Oriental style in general is ugly. I hope the whole thing isn't like that, but that's my opinion.

kade

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Oct 2005

Currently residing in ToA dis 1

Mo/

13 Jan 2006 at 07:42 - 5

all the pics look great, can't wait

Omega X

Ninja Unveiler

Join Date: Jun 2005

Louisiana, USA

Boston Guild[BG]

W/Me

13 Jan 2006 at 07:49 - 6

In the corner of the dragon pic, there is a spirit. Maybe one of the Ritualist's summon spirits?

Eet GnomeSmasher

Banned

Join Date: Apr 2005

In my head

13 Jan 2006 at 08:04 - 7

Quote:

Originally Posted by IlikeGW

Oriental style in general is ugly.

*banjo music*

Savio

Teenager with attitude

Join Date: Jul 2005

Fifteen Over Fifty [Rare]

13 Jan 2006 at 08:10 - 8

Quote:

Originally Posted by Omega X

In the corner of the dragon pic, there is a spirit. Maybe one of the Ritualist's summon spirits?

Those are Wailing Lords/Mragga if I'm not mistaken.

Vilaptca

Pre-Searing Vanquisher

Join Date: Jun 2005

Fifteen Over Fifty [Rare]

13 Jan 2006 at 08:28 - 9

Quote:

Originally Posted by Savio

Those are Wailing Lords/Mragga if I'm not mistaken.

Thats what they look like to me.

Anyone want to guess at what three classes are being shown in the pic. One looks maybe like an assassin or mesmer, and the other two maybe necros or ritualists. Looks like all new armor that we haven't seen before, but from behind...so hard to tell...

Vermilion Okeanos

Forge Runner

Join Date: Feb 2005

13 Jan 2006 at 08:45 - 10

There also seem to have another one where the IGN.com letters is covering. I assume that one was an elementalist due to the fire storm.

It looked like assasin, mesemer, ritualist to me.

Soflaz

Academy Page

Join Date: Sep 2005

PA, USA

Fissure Death Dealers [FoW]

R/Rt

13 Jan 2006 at 10:55 - 11

Quote:

Originally Posted by IlikeGW

Oriental style in general is ugly. I hope the whole thing isn't like that, but that's my opinion.

I personally like the fact they went that way. You see tooooooooo many out there that are westeren/euro theme'd. This is a nice change. Also Asia, Eastern Asia, is one of the most beutiful places on earth. You need to get your eyes checked.

Overnite

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Nov 2005

13 Jan 2006 at 10:57 - 12

The dragon is obviously of higher quality than what poses as dragon in chapter 1. And that green thing in a mask looks like a ranger, bleh.

FluidFox

Banned

Join Date: Feb 2005

In a box with a Keyboard. (cst)

13 Jan 2006 at 11:05 - 13

The artistic style is just fine for me. I sometimes find oriental style overly ornate, but I wouldn't really call it ugly. And i'd definately wait to see quite a few more screen shots before making any sort of final judgement. I can't wait to see what they do for the armor sets and what parts of it will take dye. (I'd also kill for a decent reflective silver or gold dye)

As to the rest of the stuff in this thread, Lay off it guys? Is that really what we're here to talk about?

Amadei

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Oct 2005

Blinkie Ponie Armie

R/Me

13 Jan 2006 at 12:07 - 14

Quote:

Originally Posted by IlikeGW

Oriental style in general is ugly. I hope the whole thing isn't like that, but that's my opinion.

I love the Oriental theme. Very beautiful, but that's just me. And I /dribbled a little over the dragon. Makes Glint look tiny by comparison.

-Loki-

Forge Runner

Join Date: Oct 2005

13 Jan 2006 at 12:58 - 15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amadei

I love the Oriental theme. Very beautiful, but that's just me. And I /dribbled a little over the dragon. Makes Glint look tiny by comparison.

Actually, I think it looks about the same size. It might be longer, but Glint was bulkier. That thing is also flying. Glint has a massive wingspan. If only we could see glint fly

fiery

Banned

Join Date: Oct 2005

maryland

InYurFace Gaming [IYF]

R/

13 Jan 2006 at 13:09 - 16

it might be oriental..seeing the storyline is,

# Takes place in Cantha, an Asian-style area
# Plot--stop the 200-year murderer of an emperor from making trouble
# Shing Jea Monastery akin to Presearing in Chapter 1, a tutorial area

http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...d.php?t=104371

BigTru

Jungle Guide

Join Date: May 2005

13 Jan 2006 at 13:29 - 17

I like the Dragon, but god... I hate the Assassin. More scrawny looking than a Ranger o_o

Thank god I'm making a female Assassin...

Jaythen Tyradel

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Apr 2005

13 Jan 2006 at 13:33 - 18

I thought, at first, the Ritualist would look something similar to a midevil monk. I kept picturing them with long robes and a piece of cloth covering thier eyes (since they are blind or something to that sort).
After seeing what the armor looks like now and such, I cant wait to try it out for looks and what seems to be more interesting caster type of profession (IMO).

boxterduke

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Jun 2005

Walking the ruins of Ascalon

DVDF

Me/

13 Jan 2006 at 14:24 - 19

Quote:

Originally Posted by IlikeGW

Oriental style in general is ugly. I hope the whole thing isn't like that, but that's my opinion.

I think that you will not buy the game then since its all oriental

antialias02

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Jul 2005

Eastern Iowa

Forsaken Wanderers [FW]

Me/E

13 Jan 2006 at 14:27 - 20

I love the oriental style. I hope the whole thing is like that.

Oh wait, it will be!

Silent

Academy Page

Join Date: May 2005

Northern Ireland

E/R

13 Jan 2006 at 14:32 - 21

I think that our characters will look too out of place in the whole oriental style of gameplay. I hope there's some oriental style armour you can get crafted. I know that the NPCs have armour like it because I seen a screenshot of someone in samurai type armour which looked the absolute tits

XtrmEend

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: May 2005

Netherlands

Searching

Mo/N

13 Jan 2006 at 14:51 - 22

The arena is looking very dark, I dont really like that

fiery

Banned

Join Date: Oct 2005

maryland

InYurFace Gaming [IYF]

R/

13 Jan 2006 at 14:58 - 23

Quote:

In the corner of the dragon pic, there is a spirit. Maybe one of the Ritualist's summon spirits?

looks like the storage chicks sister..umm xanyi? they have similar names and been a while since i did the attribute quest..not the dessert one.. outside Iron Mines i beleive..you guide her to the spot..she transforms..and when she dies she just sticks in the ground like a trophy.that looks like the thing in the dragon pic. hm can you still find her sis after you beaten her?

Jetdoc

Hell's Protector

Join Date: Jul 2005

The Eyes of Texas [BEVO]

D/A

13 Jan 2006 at 15:08 - 24

Assassin = a ninja?

forever

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Jun 2005

13 Jan 2006 at 17:16 - 25

Nobody mentioned the numbers in that article? 300 new skills including 90 elites. Just as what I expected, 75 each for Assasin and Ritualist and 25 each for the 6 core professions. But the elites seem too many. 60 would be camparable to what we have in chapter 1 now, 1/5 of total skills.

greenlantern

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Oct 2005

OA

13 Jan 2006 at 17:24 - 26

300 skills =300k for capping them... i'm glad im rich

I guess I will unlock a few going through the game as a ritualist and/or Assasin. Guess I have to wait and see.

raptor

Pre-Searing Cadet

Join Date: Mar 2005

Germany

[ICU]

13 Jan 2006 at 17:26 - 27

Quote:

Originally Posted by greenlantern

300 skills =300k for capping them... i'm glad im rich

I guess I will unlock a few going through the game as a ritualist and/or Assasin. Guess I have to wait and see.

at least half of them should be available as quest rewards...

wolver1ne

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: May 2005

W/N

13 Jan 2006 at 17:26 - 28

Quote:

Originally Posted by lyra_song

that dragon is ugly o.o

Ugly or not, it at least looks much better than that cartoonish WoW bullfaeces.

forever

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Jun 2005

13 Jan 2006 at 17:35 - 29

Quote:

Originally Posted by raptor

at least half of them should be available as quest rewards...

That's also what I'm thinking about.
And I think the dragon looks absolutely fabulous. I'm impressed.

Der Zweifler

Academy Page

Join Date: Dec 2005

[FoS]

E/Mo

13 Jan 2006 at 17:53 - 30

i like the oriental style.

and the dragon owns.

Diablo???

Forge Runner

Join Date: Jun 2005

Seattle

SPQR

N/R

13 Jan 2006 at 19:27 - 31

ritualist looks hawt.

Overnite

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Nov 2005

13 Jan 2006 at 20:28 - 32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Diablo™

ritualist looks hawt.

If you mean the green guy then it's probably a male assasin and he's far from hot. It may also very well be a ranger in new armor because he looks VERY similar.

Markaedw

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Nov 2005

N/

13 Jan 2006 at 20:50 - 33

He looks like a ranger in FoW armor

Zaklex

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Feb 2005

San Jose, CA, USA

Remnants of Ascalon

13 Jan 2006 at 22:46 - 34

I could tell you that you are looking at from left to right: Ranger, Assassin(female) and Ritualist, but then again, maybe I won't; as for those green looking spirit like things, draw your own conclusions.

theclam

Jungle Guide

Join Date: May 2005

13 Jan 2006 at 23:00 - 35

Quote:

Originally Posted by forever

Nobody mentioned the numbers in that article? 300 new skills including 90 elites. Just as what I expected, 75 each for Assasin and Ritualist and 25 each for the 6 core professions. But the elites seem too many. 60 would be camparable to what we have in chapter 1 now, 1/5 of total skills.

Well, we've already got enough "basic" skills for the 6 core professions. I don't there are many skills in Chapter 2 that are as simple as Orison or Flare. So if all the 25 new skills per class are complex and unique, it makes sense that the ratio would be weighted towards elites.