GuildWars: E3 2005 Report

Ninna

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Apr 2005

Northeast USA

Guilded Rose

Me/

19 May 2005 at 11:05 - 1
E3 2005 Report
http://www.gwonline.net/page.php?p=142
Quote:
- the game has topped the charts across Europe and in the US, with similar success seen in the Korean beta with over 500,000 accounts created.

- Content creation continues, with plans to utilize the live streaming technology to add updates to GW throughout the Summer. Planned additions include everything from items, to monsters, to new areas and more.

- Full features are in the works too. One example is the Observer mode technology slated for a Summer release, allowing users to watch matches between teams in HoH, GvG, etc.

- The two new explorable areas, Sorrow's Furance and Grenth's Footprint, are scheduled to be released in approximately 2-3 weeks, marking what will be the largest live update to Guild Wars yet.

- The second "chapter" of Guild Wars is already underway, with a very loose estimated release of the first half of 2006. According to Jeff Strain, it's very likely that players will be offered a preview of chapter prior to its release.

- On the competitive front there's some serious developments. Within the next two- three weeks there should be a full release of details on an upcoming global tournament that is scheduled to kick off during the Summer. From the sound of it, plans are for the tournament to run through to some point in Fall, but full details are forthcoming.

Shamblemonkee

Shamblemonkee

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: May 2005

UK, Bristol

Gwen's Red Capes [Gwen]

Mo/R

19 May 2005 at 11:23 - 2
Observer mode sounds good

Norbix

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: May 2005

19 May 2005 at 12:12 - 3
Yeah, it does. Gives you a way to see your opponents' strategys.

The two new zones sounds fun, too. Maybe there's some new loot to be found there.

Divinitys Creature

Divinitys Creature

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Apr 2005

Somewhere between the Real World and Tyria ;P

The Gothic Embrace [Goth]

20 May 2005 at 18:53 - 4
IMO observer mode for your own guildies only or the option to make it public or not would be good. Having everyone learn your uber build right away could be bad if you're the one making the build but good for everyone who wants to copy it.

Darkest Dawn

Darkest Dawn

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: May 2005

Ohio, USA

W/Mo

20 May 2005 at 19:16 - 5
Content creation and new explorable areas is what's got me stoked. While PvP is cool, I'm an adventurer at heart.

Redfang

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Mar 2005

Hope And Glory

W/Me

20 May 2005 at 19:45 - 6
Hmmm. They initially said we would have a major expansion every six months or so. That estimate changed to 6-9 months after launch. Now it is the "first half" of 2006, which could be longer still.

This is a great game. I hope they don't spoil it by a glacial expansion rate the way some recent games have done.

Gaoth

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: May 2005

20 May 2005 at 19:51 - 7
I just hope they don't charge gold for tickets to watch. This game has become money (gold) making for players in game.

Marus Varrus

Marus Varrus

Academy Page

Join Date: Apr 2005

Alabama USA

Force of Arms

W/R

20 May 2005 at 19:53 - 8
With the no monthly fee prompting a release to help infuse them with cashflow I would predict if anything a slighty smaller "chapter" than the size of the orginial game but within the 6-9 month range.

Alex Weekes

Alex Weekes

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Mar 2005

Brighton, UK

23 May 2005 at 12:22 - 9
Quote:
Originally Posted by Redfang
Hmmm. They initially said we would have a major expansion every six months or so. That estimate changed to 6-9 months after launch. Now it is the "first half" of 2006, which could be longer still.
Actually, read back through interviews. You'll find that the "6-9 months" was stated a lot earlier than "after launch." Many press and fans latched onto the "6 months" and completely forgot about the "6-9 months" that has always been referenced. 6-9 months as a reference estimate (remember that word: estimate) was mentioned at least a year ago if my memory serves me.

iotc247

Academy Page

Join Date: May 2005

23 May 2005 at 12:27 - 10
So am I reading this right? No new missions for us PVE Story based players?

Stur

Stur

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: May 2005

Athens Georgia

Outlaws of Ascalon

E/Mo

23 May 2005 at 12:57 - 11
Quote:
Originally Posted by iotc247
So am I reading this right? No new missions for us PVE Story based players?
umm..

- The two new explorable areas, Sorrow's Furance and Grenth's Footprint, are scheduled to be released in approximately 2-3 weeks, marking what will be the largest live update to Guild Wars yet.

I would imagine you would get a few more missions out of that.

boranchistanger

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: May 2005

The Tyria Expeditionary Force

R/E

23 May 2005 at 13:53 - 12
I believe so. These updates sound exciting, but I am a little dissapointed about a lack of guild hall updates. My guild is saving over 100K for one of those stinking things, I hope they make it more than a pretty hangout.

-Boran

xakia

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Apr 2005

not mexico

laaaaa

E/Me

23 May 2005 at 16:47 - 13
A new chapter(expansion) was said to be the size of the original game. New mobs, areas, storyline missions ect.

In the streamed update coming shortly, I wouldn't expect too much storyline involved. Lets hope they give us something more than territory and quest. MORE HAMMER GRAPHICS. Be great if they added in the other zones in Temple of Ages as well. Perhaps they will. Grenth already offers a 1k zone in from Lornar's.

asdar

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: May 2005

23 May 2005 at 17:13 - 14
I'm with you boran, my biggest wish on the wish list is for a practice arena in a guild house. That would easily make it worth all the effort in my book.

Loviatar

Underworld Spelunker

Join Date: Feb 2005

23 May 2005 at 17:28 - 15
Quote:
Originally Posted by boranchistanger
I believe so. These updates sound exciting, but I am a little dissapointed about a lack of guild hall updates. My guild is saving over 100K for one of those stinking things, I hope they make it more than a pretty hangouta pretty place to hang out and meet with the guildies*.

-Boran
ummm.........

doesnt *a pretty place to hang out and meet with the guildies* describe a guild hall?

Gaile mentioned the possibility of some items to personalize the place with *a moose head over the fireplace* as an idea

Adacia Calla

Academy Page

Join Date: May 2005

The Halls.

[FREE]

W/R

23 May 2005 at 17:52 - 16
100K? Shit.

I just sold my last one for 72

Stur

Stur

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: May 2005

Athens Georgia

Outlaws of Ascalon

E/Mo

23 May 2005 at 18:14 - 17
I thought you could already practice PvP on the guild Island, is that not true?