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Cuthroat Dibbler

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Feb 2006

UK

Lore School

Me/

14 Mar 2006 at 05:27 - 601

For those of you on Cornish time ...

the game will re appear somewhere around quarter past tuesday.

Now being a man of trade myself, I have to say I'm disappointed I missed out on such a bargain as I was selling Rats on Sticks in the Fire Islands to those Mursaat fellas! Funny lot ....

Anyway... I believe fairness and balance have been trademarks of this game and the current reset and roll back show that "those who control Tyria" have OUR best interests at heart. And as a trader I can assure you... Fair trade is NO robbery !!

So.... anyone.... Rat on a stick!? 25g and I'm cuttin' me own throat 'ere!

CD

stickyballs

Banned

Join Date: Feb 2006

American Servers

Sin Squad [SIN]

W/

14 Mar 2006 at 05:28 - 602

Quote:

Originally Posted by Glob of Noobloplasm

I love when people own themselves.

You are one person too, no one cares if you quit.

And holy shit dude, you have a job, and a couple friends, this makes you above everyone who enjoys the game.

Like I said in the above post.

Uninstall

Exit GW

Enjoy your rocketship

Now I'm definitely sure you have a life since all you do is scout this thread and harass people.

Scav

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Jul 2005

aV

N/Me

14 Mar 2006 at 05:28 - 603

Quote:

Originally Posted by craign04

oh dear lord... too bad the germans dont have euthanasia anymore... i think this kid would have been a candidate

ich brauch keine hilfe.... ich brauch keine hilfe.... mwuahahahahahahahha.... SCHEISSE!!!! mein computer scheisst auf mich... this kid is hilarious

Yeah.. Ya gotta speak german to get the full laugh..

"I don't need any help... I don't need any help..... ARGGHHH ... SH"!!@#T.... My Computer sh!@#!ted on me... "

Lord Dobo

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Jan 2006

Arizona

The Unseen Hand Of Fate [fate]

E/

14 Mar 2006 at 05:28 - 604

Quote:

Originally Posted by CyberNigma

Nice.. I saved the world from the Lich/Titans and got a nice boatride back to Droknar's Forge.. :-)

That was YOU?!? .../clap

XBloodHoundX

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Apr 2005

Washington State

R/Mo

14 Mar 2006 at 05:30 - 605

Wait a sec... are the servers being rolled back to 1pm 3/13/06 or 3/12/06 ????

XxUberMonkeyxX

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Feb 2006

Team Game Over [iGO]

E/Mo

14 Mar 2006 at 05:30 - 606

haha i hope they put in a major update in there cuz they are taking a hell of a long time to fix this problem, oh well i guess i should be thanking Anet cuz i could actually do my HW instead of playing this game haha well newayz i hope they fix it soon

Glob of Noobloplasm

Academy Page

Join Date: Mar 2006

lf guild

14 Mar 2006 at 05:30 - 607

Quote:

Originally Posted by stickyballs

Now I'm definitely sure you have a life since all you do is scout this thread and harass people.

I actually dont have a life.
Im home schooled and I have no friends really.

I dont harass people unless they harass me.

I'll just stop posting now since youre doing my job for me.

0ldskool

Pre-Searing Cadet

Join Date: Jan 2006

14 Mar 2006 at 05:31 - 608

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gaile Gray

Explanation? Sure. The server in Europe had a problem. Players were getting disconnects. We made a transfer to move things to a functional server. The file with prices didn't make that move, due to some sort of error the details of which I do not have at present. When that database/file was missing, the prices reset, people bought, economy was in trouble. That's it in a nutshell.

We will be more careful. We will make it so roll-backs don't take this long if we ever have to do one, which we hope will never be necessary.

But we had to make this roll-back, because we saw the math and we could predict the impact on the economy. We're really sorry, but we're also resolute in our goal of protecting the game economy for the greater good and for the benefit of all players. If that takes away "ill gotten gains," well I am sure everyone will live. I do regret that someone's special find or certain accomplishments may also be affected, but in the end, it was and is the right move to make.

At least gail explain what happened, what anet was doing to do to fix it, and explained why they are doing that to fix it. so thnx!

Ninetail Trickster

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Mar 2006

A pleasant place that needs more rain. T_T

The Rose Society

14 Mar 2006 at 05:31 - 609

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gaile Gray

Explanation? Sure. The server in Europe had a problem. Players were getting disconnects. We made a transfer to move things to a functional server. The file with prices didn't make that move, due to some sort of error the details of which I do not have at present. When that database/file was missing, the prices reset, people bought, economy was in trouble. That's it in a nutshell.

We will be more careful. We will make it so roll-backs don't take this long if we ever have to do one, which we hope will never be necessary.

But we had to make this roll-back, because we saw the math and we could predict the impact on the economy. We're really sorry, but we're also resolute in our goal of protecting the game economy for the greater good and for the benefit of all players. If that takes away "ill gotten gains," well I am sure everyone will live. I do regret that someone's special find or certain accomplishments may also be affected, but in the end, it was and is the right move to make.

Hear, hear!
~applauds~
^_^

calamitykell

Banned

Join Date: Aug 2005

N.Y.C.

14 Mar 2006 at 05:31 - 610

Poor Gaile... having to constantly defend the company that has GIVEN us so much!

Juguard

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Apr 2005

The Last Empire [TEvL]

R/

14 Mar 2006 at 05:31 - 611

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gaile Gray

Explanation? Sure. The server in Europe had a problem. Players were getting disconnects. We made a transfer to move things to a functional server. The file with prices didn't make that move, due to some sort of error the details of which I do not have at present. When that database/file was missing, the prices reset, people bought, economy was in trouble. That's it in a nutshell.

We will be more careful. We will make it so roll-backs don't take this long if we ever have to do one, which we hope will never be necessary.

But we had to make this roll-back, because we saw the math and we could predict the impact on the economy. We're really sorry, but we're also resolute in our goal of protecting the game economy for the greater good and for the benefit of all players. If that takes away "ill gotten gains," well I am sure everyone will live. I do regret that someone's special find or certain accomplishments may also be affected, but in the end, it was and is the right move to make.

Don't be sorry, people should be thanking you for caring so much about the community, and not let a mistake screw up the game.

Keep up the work. At least maybe, by some miracle, some people too some time off, and did something else than playing games, the rest just either complained or understood whats going on.

leprekan

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Oct 2005

Posers and Wannabes [nubs]

W/E

14 Mar 2006 at 05:31 - 612

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gaile Gray

Explanation? Sure. The server in Europe had a problem. Players were getting disconnects. We made a transfer to move things to a functional server. The file with prices didn't make that move, due to some sort of error the details of which I do not have at present. When that database/file was missing, the prices reset, people bought, economy was in trouble. That's it in a nutshell.

We will be more careful. We will make it so roll-backs don't take this long if we ever have to do one, which we hope will never be necessary.

But we had to make this roll-back, because we saw the math and we could predict the impact on the economy. We're really sorry, but we're also resolute in our goal of protecting the game economy for the greater good and for the benefit of all players. If that takes away "ill gotten gains," well I am sure everyone will live. I do regret that someone's special find or certain accomplishments may also be affected, but in the end, it was and is the right move to make.

**Anet off the hook**
LET'S GET EUROPE!!!!!!!!!!!

kidding....

Scav

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Jul 2005

aV

N/Me

14 Mar 2006 at 05:32 - 613

Quote:

Originally Posted by calamitykell

Poor Gaile... having to constantly defend the company that has GIVEN us so much!

I don't blame Gaile.. I Blame LULU..

Dr Ripley

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Jan 2006

Seattle

Force of Arms [FoA]

14 Mar 2006 at 05:33 - 614

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lord Dobo

That was YOU?!? .../clap

LOL!!

Spiderguard

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Dec 2005

TEXAS!!!

MAV

N/Me

14 Mar 2006 at 05:33 - 615

From one GW gamer who has enjoyed the game(and preordered Factions), Thank You Gaile. This problem is not a big deal.

Scav

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Jul 2005

aV

N/Me

14 Mar 2006 at 05:33 - 616

Quote:

Originally Posted by leprekan

**Anet off the hook**
LET'S GET EUROPE!!!!!!!!!!!

kidding....

Yeyaahh... Nuke France.. I don't like thier cheese..

Y.T.

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Sep 2005

Mo/

14 Mar 2006 at 05:33 - 617

Quote:

Originally Posted by koneko

Try managing an active website (or forum) with hundreds of users and posts per day. Try having the database that stores all that information become corrupted to a point where you'd have to restore everything from a prior db dump. Have fun rebuilding the db from the old dumpfile and having to later verify that everything is 100% intact before you even start to think about bringing everything back online. Oh, yes, did I mention that your rabid users are hammering away at your servers trying to get back in while your boss is breathing down your neck and spouting off comments like "get the server back up, this isn't very good for our image, can you please work faster?" All this when it's late at night and all you want to do is go out for a night on the town or collapse out of exhaustion at home.

Multiply that example by a magnitude of 100.

they had to think about what they're getting into long ago when they were choosing their majors at university... its not so bad to be a rabid user after all

Lord Dobo

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Jan 2006

Arizona

The Unseen Hand Of Fate [fate]

E/

14 Mar 2006 at 05:34 - 618

Oh, hey... just thought of something. All I am out is a cap, a mission, and an unidentified gold rune, but I'm sure there are others that will feel the sting more than me. Know what will make my sting go away? How about a nice "I survived the rollback '06" shirt for my characters? Customized just like the pumpkin heads and such. That would be a quick little program, yes? That would make me real happy.

EDIT:... I spell like a drunk monkey.

VampiricuS

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Nov 2005

N/Mo

14 Mar 2006 at 05:34 - 619

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gaile Gray

Explanation? Sure. The server in Europe had a problem. Players were getting disconnects. We made a transfer to move things to a functional server. The file with prices didn't make that move, due to some sort of error the details of which I do not have at present. When that database/file was missing, the prices reset, people bought, economy was in trouble. That's it in a nutshell.

We will be more careful. We will make it so roll-backs don't take this long if we ever have to do one, which we hope will never be necessary.

But we had to make this roll-back, because we saw the math and we could predict the impact on the economy. We're really sorry, but we're also resolute in our goal of protecting the game economy for the greater good and for the benefit of all players. If that takes away "ill gotten gains," well I am sure everyone will live. I do regret that someone's special find or certain accomplishments may also be affected, but in the end, it was and is the right move to make.

Maybe for the small setback you could suggest to the devs to open a new item/weapon as a token. Jut an idea anyway. I wouldnt make the suggestion if this was a hack caused by some kid with nothing else better to do.

Riceboi

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: May 2005

14 Mar 2006 at 05:35 - 620

Once again,

Attention:

To all players that feel cheated or think Anet sucks PM me your account username and password because YOU DON'T DESERVE IT!

Go play another game ignorant losers!

Good job by Anet!

Thanks

Arknow

Academy Page

Join Date: Feb 2006

Middle of Space, Corner of No and Where

Ell EFF GEE

R/

14 Mar 2006 at 05:35 - 621

Quote:

We will make it so roll-backs don't take this long if we ever have to do one, which we hope will never be necessary

your running a MMORPG, expect -anything-, sometimes it has to be done,

im no WoW player but after 5 years of EQ it matters way less when you dont pay monthly )

kidkid

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Feb 2006

Vancouver

I Seek HK

Mo/

14 Mar 2006 at 05:36 - 622

Yah, the only reason i play guildwar is that i don't haf to pay monthly. IF they make it pay monthly i quit and never buy their products again.

Sir Decoy

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Dec 2005

14 Mar 2006 at 05:37 - 623

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gaile Gray

I am sure everyone will live.

Agreed.

PEOPLE DONT REALIZE ITS JUST A GAME!

Ninetail Trickster

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Mar 2006

A pleasant place that needs more rain. T_T

The Rose Society

14 Mar 2006 at 05:38 - 624

Quote:

Originally Posted by leprekan

**Anet off the hook**
LET'S GET EUROPE!!!!!!!!!!!

kidding....

~fetches machete~
~re-reads~
Dangit. Missed that kidding bit, there.
And that didn't occur to me, before-
While it's courteous, no need for apologies! It's not as though ANet's attacking us. Then you can apologize, when they attack.

Scav

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Jul 2005

aV

N/Me

14 Mar 2006 at 05:38 - 625

Quote:

Originally Posted by Riceboi

Once again,

Attention:

To all players that feel cheated or think Anet sucks PM me your account username and password because YOU DON'T DESERVE IT!

Go play another game ignorant losers!

Good job by Anet!

Thanks

Hmmm.. Didn't ya say that before??

evulfuson

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Sep 2005

Toronto

None

W/

14 Mar 2006 at 05:38 - 626

i said this before ill say it again...before you bitch at gaile and anet here, go buy and subscribe to wow, and see how many problems those servers have.

Sir Tachyon

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Feb 2006

Maryland, USA

W/Mo

14 Mar 2006 at 05:38 - 627

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sir Decoy

Agreed.

PEOPLE DONT REALIZE ITS JUST A GAME!

But it's the only life some of these little teenie-boppers know!!!

Most haven't discovered the opposite sex yet... they got cooties ya know

Gaile Gray

ArenaNet

Join Date: Feb 2005

14 Mar 2006 at 05:39 - 628

Hey, I know. While we're waiting, we could play a massive game of Twister!

Scav

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Jul 2005

aV

N/Me

14 Mar 2006 at 05:40 - 629

"Originally Posted by Gaile Gray:
I am sure everyone will live."

I guess she hasn't seen the video of the german kid..

CyberNigma

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Jan 2006

San Antonio, TX

W/R

14 Mar 2006 at 05:40 - 630

Quote:

Originally Posted by Riceboi

Once again,

Attention:

To all players that feel cheated or think Anet sucks PM me your account username and password because YOU DON'T DESERVE IT!

Go play another game ignorant losers!

Good job by Anet!

Thanks

You know, statements like that really detract from Gaile trying to soothe things over with people. I believe you harm GW more than the people complaining on either side. You piss people off and make it sound like you are associating yourself with the likes of them. Anet doesn't deserve you, rather. I mean that in the least nice way.

calamitykell

Banned

Join Date: Aug 2005

N.Y.C.

14 Mar 2006 at 05:40 - 631

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gaile Gray

Hey, I know. While we're waiting, we could play a massive game of Twister!

Are you playing too?

>.>

Count me in!

Dagoth Umbra

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Jun 2005

In Cartman's Brain, Directing.

Lazy Dominus Legatus [LaZy]

W/E

14 Mar 2006 at 05:40 - 632

What pisses me off, is that when they apparently reset the prices way back, and ecto was 250 each, and people bought hordes of them and then turned around and resold them for a crapload of profit, they did nothing. Of course, that was apparently an intended reset, but the point still remains. Those people who were on that day got lucky and benefited from it, whereas those of us who were lucky today, get screwed. GG. And all of this BS about the economy, know what, none of the stuff should be as expensive as they have been. I mean seriously, even after the 55hp monks, monk runes didnt rise that much above 20k. Why is it that Sup Absorbtion and Vigor rose to frickin 90k? And when those lucky people back at the first price reset got all those ecto for cheap, anet didnt object, but when shards drop that low, and shards are easier to get, hence their lower price, they freak out. Again, GG, first all the nerfs, allowing others to get loads of ecto for cheap, making FoW armor ridiculously difficult to obtain, the recent griffon nerf, and now this. GF******G. Seriously, if you clear UW and FoW 20 times each, your good enough to have FoW armor. 20 times in each area as it is probably wouldnt get a person enough to buy a warrior fow, if your one of those people who get like no drops. Simply put, the whole rune and FoW material economy is f***** up. Seriously, for a game that is supposed to be about skill and not grind, it takes a lot of grind to get the nice looking stuff in game.

calamitykell

Banned

Join Date: Aug 2005

N.Y.C.

14 Mar 2006 at 05:40 - 633

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scav

"Originally Posted by Gaile Gray:
I am sure everyone will live."

I guess she hasn't seen the video of the german kid..

That's staged. You do know that, right?

Sir Tachyon

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Feb 2006

Maryland, USA

W/Mo

14 Mar 2006 at 05:41 - 634

Quote:

Originally Posted by calamitykell

Are you playing too?

>.>

Count me in!

Can we play it naked and totally sh!t faced??

Cuthroat Dibbler

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Feb 2006

UK

Lore School

Me/

14 Mar 2006 at 05:41 - 635

Freshly Seared Rat on a stick! 25g !!!

Come to the Mursaat Towers .....

watch the Great GW Depression in action....

Throwing themselves off they are!!!

Losing Millions!!

Exotic Maguuma "Rat" in a Stick ...ONLY 35g!!!

Chill ... They'll fix it!!! Meanwhile just watch the jumpers and knee jerkers and laugh while eating a lovely fresh rat

Scav

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Jul 2005

aV

N/Me

14 Mar 2006 at 05:41 - 636

Quote:

Originally Posted by evulfuson

i said this before ill say it again...before you bitch at gaile and anet here, go buy and subscribe to wow, and see how many problems those servers have.

WOW???? Hell no.. :P

koneko

Site Contributor

Join Date: Sep 2005

38??16′ N 140??52′ E

Mo/Me

14 Mar 2006 at 05:41 - 637

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gaile Gray

Hey, I know. While we're waiting, we could play a massive game of Twister!

Conga pls D;

VampiricuS

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Nov 2005

N/Mo

14 Mar 2006 at 05:42 - 638

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gaile Gray

Hey, I know. While we're waiting, we could play a massive game of Twister!

Im game!

Scav

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Jul 2005

aV

N/Me

14 Mar 2006 at 05:42 - 639

Quote:

Originally Posted by calamitykell

That's staged. You do know that, right?

I don't care it's pretty damn funny....

Wind of Horus

Academy Page

Join Date: Dec 2005

N/Me

14 Mar 2006 at 05:42 - 640

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gaile Gray

Hey, I know. While we're waiting, we could play a massive game of Twister!

YAAWWWNNNNNNNNNNN

I just been awakend to such confusion!!!

But its all cool now that we have twister