Thursday Jan. 19th Update

FoMoCoStang

FoMoCoStang

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Dec 2005

Dallas Tx

Taboo Knights [TABU]

W/Mo

19 Jan 2006 at 21:57 - 281
click m to see map, and its under kryta, the boat...

Tru3n1gmA

Tru3n1gmA

Banned

Join Date: Jan 2006

19 Jan 2006 at 22:00 - 282
inoz, i did that, but it didnt have "random arenas" and where is the training area?

Fantus

Fantus

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Jun 2005

19 Jan 2006 at 22:00 - 283
Greatest.. update... ever!!!

The new Tombs UW area rocks (level 30 wurms are mean!). Love the new load screen as well. Looks wonderful. Thanks A-net and keep up the great work.

knoll

knoll

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Jul 2005

Washington State.

[ToA]

W/

19 Jan 2006 at 22:10 - 284
yes a person got 1 ecto in the from a web

Woutsie

Woutsie

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Jul 2005

Belgium

19 Jan 2006 at 22:12 - 285
Quote:
Originally Posted by knoll
lol a a curin derwin just droped 11 ectos
in the new place
1 monster dropped 11 ectos? lol

kagy600

Academy Page

Join Date: Oct 2005

[KOR] Kights of the Reich

19 Jan 2006 at 22:19 - 286
A few minor observations:

Even though Absorbtion rune doesn't say non-stackable... it still isnt

My pretty crystalline sword I got early from quest changed into longsword skin... boo I had two (Lady Mes looked damn good withy a crystalline). Thought my pre-searing char's quest Crystalline Sword is still there.

KvanCetre

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: May 2005

The Madison Scouts

E/Mo

19 Jan 2006 at 22:24 - 287
...sitting at work and glaring at the clock until I can go home and play the new stuff

Indian

Indian

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Oct 2005

[SWIM]/[HooD]/[RFE]

Me/

19 Jan 2006 at 22:30 - 288
Quote:
Originally Posted by KvanCetre
...sitting at work and glaring at the clock until I can go home and play the new stuff
same here, but i've took some look at it before going leavin for work.. IT ROCKS!!

but... i've heard when u win halls (pvp), there is NO CHEST!!

Ajora

Academy Page

Join Date: Jul 2005

There Is A Cow Level

W/A

19 Jan 2006 at 22:36 - 289
So are these updates(including the ones to Tombs) permanent? Or will they go away after awhile and come back with Factions?

KvanCetre

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: May 2005

The Madison Scouts

E/Mo

19 Jan 2006 at 22:43 - 290
Quote:
Originally Posted by Indian
same here, but i've took some look at it before going leavin for work.. IT ROCKS!!
Class 11-3:15
Work 4-9

Worst Day Ever

Friday I have almost all day... Saturday is another wasted day... sunday is free

Hopefully I can get my girlfriend into PvP using this... she enjoys the pre-sear pvp but is...intimidated to try anything else. Then again, we just go to Lion's Arch with her main and my 4th alt....

Wrath Of Dragons

Wrath Of Dragons

Burninate Stuff

Join Date: Aug 2005

New Mexico

E/Mo

19 Jan 2006 at 22:44 - 291
oooooooooooooooo!
omg i love it
but---are my hard-earned ectos now worthless?
27......dam dam

Elrond Afil

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Oct 2005

R/Me

19 Jan 2006 at 22:47 - 292
sooo long to download.....erghh

Savio

Savio

Teenager with attitude

Join Date: Jul 2005

Fifteen Over Fifty [Rare]

19 Jan 2006 at 22:47 - 293


Just try stopping this. Uber monster hax.

snapp

snapp

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Sep 2005

W/

19 Jan 2006 at 22:48 - 294
I've been playing most of the day....at work....shhh

and yes, everything that happened today is supposed to be permanent.

and those grasp of insanity monsters spamming blindness is just cheap

Sagius Truthbarron

Sagius Truthbarron

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Jun 2005

Animal Factory [ZoO]

A/

19 Jan 2006 at 22:49 - 295
Quote:
Originally Posted by Strik3r
This is the best update ever.
I concur!111

Whiplashr

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Jan 2006

19 Jan 2006 at 22:53 - 296
This reminds me of the "Best update in 2005" thread. It's only January 19th and we may have the winner for "Best update in 2006"

Reks

Reks

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Nov 2005

R/P

19 Jan 2006 at 22:54 - 297
Holy...

I'm gone from GW for a few hours and now looks what happens!

Must get home quick! >< I wanna go to Tombs!

MSecorsky

MSecorsky

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Jun 2005

So Cal

The Sinister Vanguard

Me/

19 Jan 2006 at 22:54 - 298
Quote:
Originally Posted by Savio


Just try stopping this. Uber monster hax.
I need to change my underwear now.

Lasher Dragon

Lasher Dragon

Draconic Rage Incarnate

Join Date: Apr 2005

Iowa

Alphahive

R/A

19 Jan 2006 at 22:54 - 299
Quote:
Originally Posted by Savio


Just try stopping this. Uber monster hax.
Is that for real? Man, that's a keyboard-breaker right there

Lasher Dragon

Lasher Dragon

Draconic Rage Incarnate

Join Date: Apr 2005

Iowa

Alphahive

R/A

19 Jan 2006 at 22:55 - 300
Quote:
Originally Posted by Wrath Of Dragons
oooooooooooooooo!
omg i love it
but---are my hard-earned ectos now worthless?
27......dam dam
Fear Not - I will trade you straight-across for candy canes.

Ghull Ka

Ghull Ka

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Jul 2005

Seattle, WA

Grenths Helpdesk

N/

19 Jan 2006 at 23:05 - 301
Quote:
Originally Posted by Savio


Just try stopping this. Uber monster hax.
1. No special effect against mesmers, huh?

2. I think it's funny that it says "necros" and not "necromancers".

Indian

Indian

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Oct 2005

[SWIM]/[HooD]/[RFE]

Me/

19 Jan 2006 at 23:06 - 302
hell no... ectos should stay at least 8k each >< farkin 465 ectos in water than ><....

antialias02

antialias02

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Jul 2005

Eastern Iowa

Forsaken Wanderers [FW]

Me/E

19 Jan 2006 at 23:06 - 303
Quote:
Originally Posted by Savio


Just try stopping this. Uber monster hax.
I love how it does nothing to Mesmers. =D

nitrile

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Dec 2005

19 Jan 2006 at 23:14 - 304
Quote:
Originally Posted by antialias02
I love how it does nothing to Mesmers. =D
well keep it quiet! we never get noticed before, no reason to start now!

Griff Mon

Griff Mon

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Nov 2005

In the Elfen Forests of Washington State

Damage Radius

N/

19 Jan 2006 at 23:23 - 305
I don't know if anyone has noticed buy a bunch of groups I have never heard of are winning Halls. You usually see the same names popping up again and again but now all these new ones are coming out of the woodwork.

Indian

Indian

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Oct 2005

[SWIM]/[HooD]/[RFE]

Me/

19 Jan 2006 at 23:25 - 306
Quote:
Originally Posted by Griff Mon
I don't know if anyone has noticed buy a bunch of groups I have never heard of are winning Halls. You usually see the same names popping up again and again but now all these new ones are coming out of the woodwork.
cuz others are exploring or are at work like me maybe? ^_^

Savio

Savio

Teenager with attitude

Join Date: Jul 2005

Fifteen Over Fifty [Rare]

19 Jan 2006 at 23:28 - 307
By the way, about Fingers of Chaos... it also does the effect for your secondary too. Mesmers are still screwed.

frojack

frojack

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Nov 2005

London, UK

Rite Of Passage [RP]

E/Mo

19 Jan 2006 at 23:33 - 308
Quote:
Originally Posted by Savio
By the way, about Fingers of Chaos... it also does the effect for your secondary too. Mesmers are still screwed.

Not if a warrior takes Wild Blow .

This is an amazing update. I also wonder if Ascalon/Knights/armour in general has been fixed so the dmg is localised.

First post by the way. Nice forum .

Retribution X

Retribution X

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Nov 2005

Check behind you again.

N/

19 Jan 2006 at 23:33 - 309
THIS UPDATE SUCKS!

Why: Takes over 5 hours to download on 56k connection.
i've been downloading since it came out. still am at 0%... it says 15 meg downloaded...

XtrmEend

XtrmEend

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: May 2005

Netherlands

Searching

Mo/N

19 Jan 2006 at 23:34 - 310
Yeah that does suck, went pretty fast for me, around 20 seconds on 4mbit connection.

funbun

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Apr 2005

I forget. Really. I don't know.

Mo/

19 Jan 2006 at 23:37 - 311
Finally, PvP traing that is a part of Presearing. All you Dronks Run haters, I hope your happy. I'm exicted about the PvP trainging. Just think people wil know how to call targets, follow calls, and learn basic tactics of PvP. I bet I'll learn a few new things too.

Long downloads? not me I downloaded the whole thing in a couple of minutes. Then again I'm on DSL.

calamitykell

Banned

Join Date: Aug 2005

N.Y.C.

19 Jan 2006 at 23:38 - 312
You really only have to download once, quit whining.

This update looks more amazing than I could describe. I haven't gotten a chance to play with it just yet, but I'm drooling over here just looking at the screenshots. Training area, sleeker interface, gorgeous character creation process, new Tombs experience, and new greens!

It's like christmas!

Retribution X

Retribution X

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Nov 2005

Check behind you again.

N/

19 Jan 2006 at 23:43 - 313
Quote:
Originally Posted by calamitykell
You really only have to download once, quit whining.

This update looks more amazing than I could describe. I haven't gotten a chance to play with it just yet, but I'm drooling over here just looking at the screenshots. Training area, sleeker interface, gorgeous character creation process, new Tombs experience, and new greens!

It's like christmas!
Um. YEAH! like, HELL I"M NOT GONNA COMPLAIN!!!

EDIT: if anyone wants to give me a Victo's Blade, they sure can. =D

EDIT #2: THIS UPDATE PWNS!!! (Except for load times...)

Zeroed

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Jun 2005

R/Me

19 Jan 2006 at 23:45 - 314
More green items from new UW ...

Illyana's Staff:
Energy +10
11-22 chaos dmg ( req 9 dom)
Halves casting time of spells (10%)
Halves skill recharge of spells (10%)
Health +30
Energy +5

Milius' Pillar:
Energy +10
11-22 earth dmg ( req 9 earth)
Halves casting time of spells (10%)
Halves skill recharge of spells (10%)
Health +30
Energy +5

gabeybaby

gabeybaby

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: May 2005

19 Jan 2006 at 23:55 - 315
So if you're a new player to the Prophecies campaign, you have to get to LA before you're allowed to Battle Island and participate in the tutorials they have there?

I would like to see that pushed back a bit earlier in the campaign, so some of the newer players could understand the important concepts sooner.

Wrath Of Dragons

Wrath Of Dragons

Burninate Stuff

Join Date: Aug 2005

New Mexico

E/Mo

20 Jan 2006 at 00:01 - 316
what exactly is the "prophecies" campaign?

Savio

Savio

Teenager with attitude

Join Date: Jul 2005

Fifteen Over Fifty [Rare]

20 Jan 2006 at 00:03 - 317
Quote:
Originally Posted by Wrath Of Dragons
what exactly is the "prophecies" campaign?
Chapter 1, aka "The Flameseeker Prophecies".

ikelleigh

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Oct 2005

20 Jan 2006 at 00:06 - 318
No one has mentioned the start-up screen "Whale" swimming around. Zoom out and view your toon from the back.

duverga

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Apr 2005

20 Jan 2006 at 00:07 - 319
Quote:
Originally Posted by gabeybaby
So if you're a new player to the Prophecies campaign, you have to get to LA before you're allowed to Battle Island and participate in the tutorials they have there?
Or you could just create a PvP character and start there. Either way, since you can't reach the PvP zones until you can reach the tutorial (and new characters actually have to unlock the PvP zones) this isn't really an issue.

EternalTempest

EternalTempest

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Jun 2005

United States

Dark Side Ofthe Moon [DSM]

E/

20 Jan 2006 at 00:10 - 320
Here is something that dates me...

Does anyone rember when you selected a character it zoomed to the ledge on the far right away from the now (removed) "camp". It's so cool from the screen shots, very smart to up the UI right before a massive public preview

I can't wait to get home and try this out (stares at clock...)