New Guild Wars Website
Mercury Angel
The fansite kit skill icon downloads are temporary unavailable.
Wrath Of Dragons
wow looks awesome. i pity the fool with dialup tho...
Diablo???
zomg its sooooo beautiful!
Reks
Well, the site certainly sets up the mood to go Across the Ocean. 
The Battle for Cantha Begins...
Very catchy. Or what a forum member would say, "O rly?"
The Battle for Cantha Begins...
Very catchy. Or what a forum member would say, "O rly?"
Fungus Amongus
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The real irony is I liked the old site better for its speed.
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I think the site is much more attractive now. We'll just need to get used to the navigation.
theVariable
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Originally Posted by LifeInfusion
Flash is for people that can't write html, seriously.
MySQL + PHP> flash |
The whole site isn't optimized that way (notice the checkered GIF in the sub menu and the GIFs on the corners of the content panes), but I did enjoy their use of Flash
But then again, what do I know? I only make websites for a living...
konohamaru heaven
Very nice work I must say that really spiced up their Site. Thus I must say Bravo AN web dev team very well done.
~Konohamaru
~Konohamaru
Inde
Thumbs up on the design. I think it's gorgeous and a great way to bring in Chapter 2.
Gaile Gray
Thanks for all the kind words, and hey, even for the problem reports. We want to hear your feedback, and the Web Team will be working hard to correct any issues that you share with us. Mostly, though, I'd call this a Big Thumbs Up from GWG.
I'll be pointing the team in your direction, so keep the comments, critiques, and praise (I think they deserve it!) coming!
I'll be pointing the team in your direction, so keep the comments, critiques, and praise (I think they deserve it!) coming!
drunkcow
The website is pretty kick ass! Great job ArenaNet Web Team.
death fuzzy
looks nice. the loading speed is ok. not that much better
Elrond Afil
wow this is cool
magnawiz
Oh nevermind, I found the skill listings under Gameplay. 
There's also pictures and screenshots of Factions that are probably new under Community>Fansite>Kit.
There's also pictures and screenshots of Factions that are probably new under Community>Fansite>Kit.
Xanthar
I'm sure the website would be beautiful... Provided I was using a platform that had working Flash support. Which I (usually, when I'm not playing) don't.
Please, for the love of Balthazar, put up a similar page in all markup!
Please, for the love of Balthazar, put up a similar page in all markup!
generik
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I'm sure the website would be beautiful... Provided I was using a platform that had working Flash support. Which I (usually, when I'm not playing) don't.
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They don't even want your money if you have no flash support, enough said.
nirhan shadowmauler
someone asked for a high res graphic of the world map. i blew it up to about 400% and its the exact same world map you get by pressing M in game but not as detailed.
but here ya go.
but here ya go.
Grimm
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Originally Posted by nirhan shadowmauler
someone asked for a high res graphic of the world map. i blew it up to about 400% and its the exact same world map you get by pressing M in game but not as detailed.
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Crevic
I get a "File not found" error when trying to watch the videos. 
SilentAssassin
good job A.net, love the new website look
datac0re
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Originally Posted by LifeInfusion
Flash is for people that can't write html, seriously.
MySQL + PHP> flash |
1. Your opinion is very naive - you obviously have never seen or built a 3 tiered Flash / ColdFusion / database architecture that "just works" as both a web AND desktop application with no modification.
2. Don't be a language / technology bigot - all languages and databases have their strengths and weaknesses. Flash can do some things that PHP can only dream of, while PHP makes a lot of things a cinch to do, that to accomplish the same thing in Flash would take a heck of a lot more work.
Best piece of advice I've ever been given:
"Use the tools that help get the work done. Don't change the work to fit the tools."
TB_
The only major problem bout the site (apart from its flash....booo ) is the FAQ is still not offering the info it should. EDIT: Oh and heres a big one, NEVER use season as release dates, A) its like saying its out at 9pm.... which 9pm and B) It insults a lot of people
A game FAQs should include:
#1 Entry should be system requirements. Processors speeds, gfx and sound info, bandwidth, minimum OS version, and a note saying that in the future futher chapters may require more horse power. A suggestion about drivers and such helps.
#2 Sign up and purchase issues. This means issues with PlayNC.com despite they will have their own help, possible issues with passwords, email and so forth. And of course, infomation about choosing a server to use, how to pick the best one (as GW often comes using the wrong choice by default) and when to pick it.
#3 Basic technical issues and errors. Graphics problems, Net 7, crashing, and info on the support forms to use.
#4 In Game, basic asked questions. Such as, how do I assign keys, how do I take a screenshot (without the UI), and other simple mechanics issues.
#5 Handy tips, such as leaving pre-searing early can cause problems, you get n slots for chars, differences between PvP and PvE etc.
Now some of that can be moved round but all that info is important.
) is the FAQ is still not offering the info it should. EDIT: Oh and heres a big one, NEVER use season as release dates, A) its like saying its out at 9pm.... which 9pm and B) It insults a lot of peopleA game FAQs should include:
#1 Entry should be system requirements. Processors speeds, gfx and sound info, bandwidth, minimum OS version, and a note saying that in the future futher chapters may require more horse power. A suggestion about drivers and such helps.
#2 Sign up and purchase issues. This means issues with PlayNC.com despite they will have their own help, possible issues with passwords, email and so forth. And of course, infomation about choosing a server to use, how to pick the best one (as GW often comes using the wrong choice by default) and when to pick it.
#3 Basic technical issues and errors. Graphics problems, Net 7, crashing, and info on the support forms to use.
#4 In Game, basic asked questions. Such as, how do I assign keys, how do I take a screenshot (without the UI), and other simple mechanics issues.
#5 Handy tips, such as leaving pre-searing early can cause problems, you get n slots for chars, differences between PvP and PvE etc.
Now some of that can be moved round but all that info is important.
SaucE
Site looks amazing.
wolver1ne
Weeee nice!
Where's the updates page though? O_O
Where's the updates page though? O_O
TB_
xxSilhouette
It looks great a very nice change.
a very nice change.
POurab
How good, don't they have the power to make a good website....
with modem or slow broadband it takes ages to load the first one, the new one aren't much bette -.-
with modem or slow broadband it takes ages to load the first one, the new one aren't much bette -.-
JMFD
So..very.. pretty..
Kakumei
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[IMG]ENORMOUS MAP[/IMG]
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Valdaran Longfoot
Maybe you should stop complaining about about the slow load just becasue YOU have a bad connection. I have a notebook that connects wirelessly to our router that also supports another wireless computer, Xbox Live, and our main computer. Just deal with a slow load.
It looks awsome.
And just cause you can't find something doesn't mean it sucks. Look for more than 5 second on every menu. Its different. Your not going to be a master in the 5 min you have before you leave your house.
It looks awsome.
And just cause you can't find something doesn't mean it sucks. Look for more than 5 second on every menu. Its different. Your not going to be a master in the 5 min you have before you leave your house.
Zobi
It is probably just me, but could anybody tell me where the Guild Ladder is now, please?
EternalTempest
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Looks like they still haven't implemented RSS feeds...I was hoping Gaile had been hinting towards that. BTW, my GW RSS feeds have been updated...
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This is similar to the japanese web site
design and I do like it.
XtrmEend
Hmm, when I visit the site, I get on every page a huge picture of one of the characters from guildwars ontop of the normal page, wich makes it impossible to see anything...
Im on linux , firefox.
Im on linux , firefox.
premi3r
visual orgasm here...
Talin Verderben
NICE! I like the new site.
Best part about it though is that now I can access from work!! AT least for now anyway!
Best part about it though is that now I can access from work!! AT least for now anyway!
mattimeo
simply amazing.. I LOVE IT
Woutsie
I'm having probs viewing the site..
http://img322.imageshack.us/my.php?i...ntitled3ek.gif
http://img322.imageshack.us/my.php?i...ntitled3ek.gif
Racthoh
Anyone else noticed the transition in the background images? What I mean is, click on the navigation links from left ot right. It's a nice subtle touch.
Zobi
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I'm having probs viewing the site..
http://img322.imageshack.us/my.php?i...ntitled3ek.gif |
Nobody able to tell me where the guild ladder is?
TB_
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I'm having probs viewing the site..
http://img322.imageshack.us/my.php?i...ntitled3ek.gif |
http://www.mozilla.com/firefox/
jsumners
Absolutely horrible! It is now a nuisance to read the game updates; the content is just difficult to find.
Did they even try this design in something other than Internet Explorer? It is wretched in both Safari and Firefox. It is absolutely unusable in Opera. Here is a hint to the "web design" team at Arena.net: FLASH IS HORRIBLE! You guys need to read http://www.w3.org/TR/html4/ and http://www.w3.org/TR/CSS2/.
I enjoy playing the game, but I doubt I will be visiting the web site much any more. I can't describe how bad it is.
Did they even try this design in something other than Internet Explorer? It is wretched in both Safari and Firefox. It is absolutely unusable in Opera. Here is a hint to the "web design" team at Arena.net: FLASH IS HORRIBLE! You guys need to read http://www.w3.org/TR/html4/ and http://www.w3.org/TR/CSS2/.
I enjoy playing the game, but I doubt I will be visiting the web site much any more. I can't describe how bad it is.