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Anarki

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Dec 2005

Sweden

Almost Famous

W/N

25 Mar 2006 at 10:02 - 1

Are you gonna charge full game price for THAT?
I seriously hope this world we are seeing is just a TINY part of it. It's the size of presear!

+ new armor.
+ new weapons.
+ lots of pvp.
+ swords finally got a nice boost.

+- alliances (i dont know if this is gonna be good or bad, it's known in MMORPGs that best towns/castles are always owned by lame alliances)

- tiny and ugly world (and i hope the marketplace will SHRINK)
- fish vs treepeople.
- too asian for my taste (oh god i dont dare imagine if they actually expand this world and it turns out to be completely asian

).
- ugly faces, ugly hair.
- not enough item upgrades (i wanted to see more).
- why so many new skills? i see alot of replica.

You have alot of things to fix before you release this... what is it called again by players... GW2? It doesnt even have GW feeling anymore.
Yes, i'm going to buy factions (just because i preordered it long time ago, and i already paid), but once WoW expansion is out, i'm going to think twice before i get next GW addon.

TideSwayer

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Jul 2005

We Farm Your [?????????s]

25 Mar 2006 at 10:22 - 2

The size of Pre-Searing? Come on now. There are just a lot of towns and areas packed together, instead of the spread out fashion of Tyria. Sure, Tyria's map is probably larger, but half of the damn thing isn't explorable. At all. You don't have to walk 10 miles to get to the next town/outpost in Cantha, it seems.

With the border war going on between the Luxons and the Kurzicks, it's pretty clear that the theme of this expansion isn't about exploration at all. It's about fighting for every little scrap of land that's available.

Amok

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Jul 2005

Australia

25 Mar 2006 at 10:23 - 3

How many times does it have to be said that this is just a preview? Of course it's just a tiny part, and Cantha is more condensed than Tyria. I just don't understand how people can be so ignorant about this fact, and also so closed-minded about the asian theme.

TideSwayer

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Jul 2005

We Farm Your [?????????s]

25 Mar 2006 at 10:26 - 4

Re: hoping that the size of the Marketplace will shrink:

This beta event skips the rest of the urban area of Cantha and puts you right into the Luxon/Kurzick war. Have you noticed a lot of the blocked-off doors in the marketplace? There seems to be a whole other region of zones/outposts from the marketplace.

Anarki

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Dec 2005

Sweden

Almost Famous

W/N

25 Mar 2006 at 11:33 - 5

Preview or not, it's 1 month only until Factions is released. They have alot to work on. I wouldn't be surprised if there was a delay.
And yes, current asian theme is horrible, it's my opinion and you have to respect that just as i respect yours.

Tuesg

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Oct 2005

hex

R/Me

25 Mar 2006 at 11:39 - 6

This is a preview, A demo, not the full game. You really think there gonna bring out the whole game for a preview?

The part you can see is tiny compared to the actually one, there still about 90% of that map unexplored who knows whats out there.

Jenosavel

Master of Beasts

Join Date: Jul 2005

Servants of Fortuna [SoF]

R/

25 Mar 2006 at 15:17 - 7

If the Asian theme bothers you that much, then maybe its best for you if you skip out on factions and wait around for chapter 3. They've stated clearly that Factions is going to be permeated with an asian feel, and that each chapter will have a different cultural feel to it. So while Factions may drive you crazy, Chapter 3 will be different and may be something you enjoy better.

quickmonty

Ancient Windbreaker

Join Date: May 2005

25 Mar 2006 at 15:22 - 8

Seems like there are a lot of paths that are blocked right now. I think that indicates a lot more map in the game than what we are seeing in preview.

As a Luxon I have only had contact with the Turtle Clan. I believe there are at least three clans. Not sure on this.

Symeon

Forge Runner

Join Date: Jul 2005

25 Mar 2006 at 15:32 - 9

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gaile

Cantha is not as large a map [than Tyria], but it is more densely packed.

I'm suspecting there'll be many rooftop, sewer and slum areas to explore within the huge city area, and there'll be many larger and closely packed zones all over the map to make the amount of content the same as Chapter 1. Don't judge the amount there is to explore in Cantha until you play through the game for real.

Loviatar

Underworld Spelunker

Join Date: Feb 2005

25 Mar 2006 at 15:51 - 10

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anarki

Preview or not, it's 1 month only until Factions is released. They have alot to work on. I wouldn't be surprised if there was a delay.
And yes, current asian theme is horrible, it's my opinion and you have to respect that just as i respect yours.

NO DELAY

in case you missed it they are spot on for not missing a release.

THIS IS NOT THE GAME WE WILL BE BUYING ...........

.

THIS IS STATED AS A TINY LOOK AT SOME SAMPLE AREAS TO GIVE A SMALL, VERY INCOMPLETE LOOK AT THE GAME.

DO YOU REALLY, REALLY NOW THINK YOU HAVE SEEN ALL, MOST, OR EVEN A SIGNIFICANT PORTION OF THE GAME?

Chicken Rice Seller

Banned

Join Date: Oct 2005

Singapore

Mo/Me

25 Mar 2006 at 15:56 - 11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anarki

- too asian for my taste (oh god i dont dare imagine if they actually expand this world and it turns out to be completely asian

).

Whats wrong with the game being too asian ? you got a problem with asian ?

Sidra

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Mar 2006

CT

NITE

R/

25 Mar 2006 at 16:33 - 12

I love it. IMHO I think it's way better than prophecies. Factions brings some ORIGINALITY to the table. If you want a game like Wow, then GO PLAY WOW, is the basic solution. As for me, I'll be preordering every chapter that I can.

Defender Of Orth

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Jul 2005

Eternal Knights

W/Mo

25 Mar 2006 at 16:37 - 13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sidra

I love it. IMHO I think it's way better than prophecies. Factions brings some ORIGINALITY to the table. If you want a game like Wow, then GO PLAY WOW, is the basic solution. As for me, I'll be preordering every chapter that I can.

Just what I was thinking

Loviatar

Underworld Spelunker

Join Date: Feb 2005

25 Mar 2006 at 16:45 - 14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anarki

- too asian for my taste (oh god i dont dare imagine if they actually expand this world and it turns out to be completely asian

).
.

look at the storyline.

what you have seen is just a tiny portion of a WHOLE ASIAN THEME CONTINENT.

Anarki

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Dec 2005

Sweden

Almost Famous

W/N

25 Mar 2006 at 19:00 - 15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chicken Rice Seller

Whats wrong with the game being too asian ? you got a problem with asian ?

I dont like them, they work for cheap in real life, they ruin MMORPG economy farming with 3rd party programs. Do you have a problem with my opinion?

But I'd like mods to close this thread because it could turn out bad.

Aeris Gainsboroughe

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Nov 2005

Red Lion, PA

The Demonic Horde (Leader)

Mo/N

25 Mar 2006 at 19:18 - 16

He is right, it is the size of presearing multiplied by what 500? Lol. And I would gladly pay the $50 just for the new skills. Hell I'd pay it just for the new healing elite that heals and gives you energy. But they didn't let you play in all parts of Cantha in the preveiw.

Edit: It is a bit too asian for my taste as well. But I will just goto Cantha to get the skills and what-not that I want and then stay in Tyria. Problem solved.

Cade

Academy Page

Join Date: Mar 2006

Knights of The Scorched Earth

W/

25 Mar 2006 at 19:29 - 17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anarki

Are you gonna charge full game price for THAT?
I seriously hope this world we are seeing is just a TINY part of it. It's the size of presear!

+ new armor.
+ new weapons.
+ lots of pvp.
+ swords finally got a nice boost.

+- alliances (i dont know if this is gonna be good or bad, it's known in MMORPGs that best towns/castles are always owned by lame alliances)

- tiny and ugly world (and i hope the marketplace will SHRINK)
- fish vs treepeople.
- too asian for my taste (oh god i dont dare imagine if they actually expand this world and it turns out to be completely asian

).
- ugly faces, ugly hair.
- not enough item upgrades (i wanted to see more).
- why so many new skills? i see alot of replica.

You have alot of things to fix before you release this... what is it called again by players... GW2? It doesnt even have GW feeling anymore.
Yes, i'm going to buy factions (just because i preordered it long time ago, and i already paid), but once WoW expansion is out, i'm going to think twice before i get next GW addon.

Dont forget that we can't bring over our characters, so no more multiple races in GW, only asians and part-asians, cuz every face is asian.

Loviatar

Underworld Spelunker

Join Date: Feb 2005

25 Mar 2006 at 20:52 - 18

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cade

Dont forget that we can't bring over our characters, so no more multiple races in GW, only asians and part-asians, cuz every face is asian.

sorry to be rude but what do you think you are posting?

FROM THE FACTIONS FAQ

Quote:

Players who have both games may have their characters travel back and forth at will between the continents of Tyria and Cantha. And naturally, there will be content that spans the two games that will make having both campaigns very appealing.

The Mighty Toe

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Aug 2005

Dolus Of Amicitia

E/R

25 Mar 2006 at 21:13 - 19

Is it just me, or do some of the OP's comments seem a little bit racist? I for one love the new, original feel to Factions. In answer to your question Anarki; yes I do have a problem with your opinion, that does not mean however, that I do not respect it.

4runner

Banned

Join Date: Oct 2005

Cali!!!

cdxx/the420th.com

Mo/N

25 Mar 2006 at 21:22 - 20

his views are based on playing the preview event, how does that give you enough any basis for your comments!

ITS A TEASER UNTIL THE REAL DEAL IS OUT!!!!

Edge Martinez

Jungle Guide

Join Date: May 2005

NC

DKL

25 Mar 2006 at 21:23 - 21

To the OP...

... of course they're going to charge full price for it. I'm really disliking having to do all the PvP, but then that's what alliances are for. In general, it's not a bad game by what I've seen, costs nothing per month, and brings new things to Guild Wars. At the very least, even if there isn't much more, you still have two new classes, a bunch of new skills, and new items that you can use to just play the original campaign.

Give it some time. It's just a preview.

Cade

Academy Page

Join Date: Mar 2006

Knights of The Scorched Earth

W/

25 Mar 2006 at 21:37 - 22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loviatar

sorry to be rude but what do you think you are posting?

FROM THE FACTIONS FAQ

thanks for correcting me

sorry for the misinformation

Loviatar

Underworld Spelunker

Join Date: Feb 2005

25 Mar 2006 at 21:40 - 23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cade

thanks for correcting me

sorry for the misinformation

i have been known to do the same myself

cheers

dansamy

Chasing Dragons

Join Date: May 2005

Lost in La-La Land

LFGuild

Mo/Me

25 Mar 2006 at 21:57 - 24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anarki

I dont like them, they work for cheap in real life, they ruin MMORPG economy farming with 3rd party programs. Do you have a problem with my opinion?

But I'd like mods to close this thread because it could turn out bad.

You come in, post inflammatory comments & want the mods to close the thread before you suffer through the flames of the righteous indignation of the community that you so richly deserve? I think not. It may well turn into a flamefest, but if it's flaming a bigot like you, it's well deserved. You are a bigot, and I DO have a problem with your opinion.

NinjaKai

Forge Runner

Join Date: Feb 2006

UK

Duality Of The Dragon

25 Mar 2006 at 22:04 - 25

I sincerely think this is a trolling thread.

Edit: That or the threads creator just hasn't kept himself updated on the situation.

Grimm

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Nov 2005

N/

25 Mar 2006 at 23:05 - 26

Geez stop complaining or just don't buy it. I'm very impressed with it.

Sorry if you're racist or whatever, but it's been said that it's an asian-themed culture. The Kurzicks, however, have a very major 17th/18th century stylized German/gothic influence, combined with formal Japanese style.

craz888

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Mar 2006

Portal Metafisica

W/Mo

25 Mar 2006 at 23:20 - 27

the size of pre searing!!!!?!?!?!!? pre has likewat 5-6 different places, and this preveiw has roughly over 20! maybe more

Kakumei

Forge Runner

Join Date: Jul 2005

Grind is subjective

learn this please

25 Mar 2006 at 23:25 - 28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anarki

it's my opinion and you have to respect that just as i respect yours.

I'm obligated to respect absolutely nothing, least of all idiotic opinions from a racist.

katelmore

Pre-Searing Cadet

Join Date: Dec 2005

innergalactic gargleblasters

W/Mo

26 Mar 2006 at 10:14 - 29

I for one love the new asian theme. I think it look great! As for the looks of the charicters, no better or worse than that of chapter one. As for the size, well I read somewhere (cant remember where),there will be over 50 explorable towns and areas. I cant wait to get past those wooden gates! So far is all I have done is gone out and killed things and explored a lot of the area, but i have yet to see it all, and i probibly wont before midnight Sunday

But April 27th is just a month away. Give us all something to think about and look forward too.

Eet GnomeSmasher

Banned

Join Date: Apr 2005

In my head

26 Mar 2006 at 12:05 - 30

Wow. The thread smacks of a bit of racism here. If you don't like the Asian theme, that's fine. But you keep on going on about how it's TOO asian. And then going on about how the faces (which are predominantly asian) are ugly. Basically you're going on about how anything Asian is horrible.

Take a look at this line: "(oh god i dont dare imagine if they actually expand this world and it turns out to be completely asian )"

What else are we supposed to think?

Wyldie

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Mar 2006

Alchemy Incorporated

W/R

26 Mar 2006 at 12:18 - 31

Did you not read anything about factions before now? I mean, everything I've read says it is going to be an Asian theme. I don't know what you expected or why you would expect the rest of the game to be different. Also, it is your right to not like other races or have whatever opinion you desire. But when you express your opinion openly don't expect those that disagree with you to not express their dislike of that opinion. I personally love the new theme and cannot wait to explore the entire ASIAN map.

LightningHell

(????????????)???

Join Date: Aug 2005

Hong Kong

Guildless

Mo/

28 Mar 2006 at 12:21 - 32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anarki

- too asian for my taste (oh god i dont dare imagine if they actually expand this world and it turns out to be completely asian

).
- ugly faces, ugly hair.

Erm...So do I complain that Guild Wars: Prophecies was too European and complain about them charging full price? And did you just insult us Asians?

I really do hope this thread gets closed.

Snowman

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Apr 2005

Wales, UK

Devils Scorpions

W/E

28 Mar 2006 at 13:05 - 33

The OP is an idot, does he really think ANET will answer his question?

Just ignore this thread

Lex Talionis

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Sep 2005

in the real world away from virtual idiots

Wtf Is Guildwars [Duno]

28 Mar 2006 at 13:46 - 34

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eet GnomeSmasher

Wow. The thread smacks of a bit of racism here. If you don't like the Asian theme, that's fine. But you keep on going on about how it's TOO asian. And then going on about how the faces (which are predominantly asian) are ugly. Basically you're going on about how anything Asian is horrible.

Take a look at this line: "(oh god i dont dare imagine if they actually expand this world and it turns out to be completely asian )"

What else are we supposed to think?

I have to agree.

jules

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Jul 2005

Xen of Sigils [XoO]

28 Mar 2006 at 14:42 - 35

For a start, I am Chinese so the racist tag shouldn't apply to me.

1. I don't like how the game is so Oriental. It's just personal preference. I felt that Tyria was so much more original and diverse.
2. Calling the faces 'ugly' has got nothing to do with racism. Once again it's got to do with preference. I thought some of the faces in chapter 1 were ugly. Does that make me a racist?

I was, however, offended by that off-colour remark about Asians being cheap workers and botters. You must be one of those kids who yells racists remarks in ToA whenever Korea gets favour.

Don't be too quick to brand every racial statement as 'racist'.

Kakumei

Forge Runner

Join Date: Jul 2005

Grind is subjective

learn this please

28 Mar 2006 at 14:44 - 36

Quote:

Originally Posted by jules

Don't be too quick to brand every racial statement as 'racist'.

But every derogatory racial statement IS racist.

jules

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Jul 2005

Xen of Sigils [XoO]

28 Mar 2006 at 14:50 - 37

EDIT: Just read this thread more carefully. I didn't realise before that the OP was the same guy who posted about not liking Asians, saying that we work for cheap and ruin MMORPGs.

Someone please delete this entire thread and ban this clown.

fiery

Banned

Join Date: Oct 2005

maryland

InYurFace Gaming [IYF]

R/

28 Mar 2006 at 14:56 - 38

Wow talk about asian hate. Don't play the game or i may have to do away with you myself, and yes the whole Factions is asian oriented.

Mindcrime

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Jun 2005

Sweden

[Dark]

W/Mo

28 Mar 2006 at 15:10 - 39

To OP. Go watch the map again and see how HUGE city it is. The market place was only a teaser for us.

crimsonfilms

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Jun 2005

28 Mar 2006 at 15:28 - 40

Tyria was visually - boring!
Pre-Searing was by far the most intersting map in the entire Prophecies.

Old Ascalon was lame and boring and lacked any intersting sections. Ascalon City was so down trodden that I hated hanging out in that city comapred to LA.
Shiverpeaks? Same. Although I did enjoy Southern Shiverpeaks - harder maps, good lighting, nice change of elevation, etc, etc.

Kryta - better but not the same level as Pre-Searing.
The Wilds/Jungle? Everyone skips this - need to say more?

Crystal Desert? Uneven. Some where well done, especially on oasis type areas. Some where just boring.

BTW - Except the Catacombs - anyone noticed the lack of an INDOOR map in Prophecies????

The Catacombs alone is the best design in the entire game. I mean people make pre-searing chars just to clear the Catacombs. Which is of course is not surprising. It has been mentioned that the entire Pre-Searing section was designed LAST. This is hope.

Character design? Same as the map. Some characters (Ele and mesmer)are not that exciting. Rangers where well done and so was monks in general).

Do I have a problem with your opinion? Yes. If you state them publicly be ready for praise AND criticism. Don't want any of that? Then keep it to yourself.