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Myria

Banned

Join Date: Aug 2005

20 Jun 2006 at 17:31 - 81

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Originally Posted by benmanhaha

Listen, I can understand your distaste for some of the things idiots do in-game, I'll admit it can be annoying at times, but if that is the sole reason your friends quit the game, well thats pretty sad.

Hardly. Like myself, most of my friends are housewives, many of them with kids older than the average GW player (or, at least, older than the average GW player acts). Unlike myself most of them have never been big into games, at least nothing much beyond Tetris and the Popcap or flash game of the week. It's hard enough convincing them that playing an MMORPG (CORPG, whatever) is fun and they should give it a try, when they see the behavior that is so commonplace it becomes difficult to convince them to ever let their kids play a video game again, let alone that they should play.

There is nothing sad about finding rude, boorish, and immature behavior unacceptable. There is nothing sad about not wanting to patronize environs where such behavior is the norm.

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Its part of any game(well most), and you're just going to have to live with it.

Sadly it is part of many games, that we gamers find it acceptable, even defend it, is not to our credit. Just because it's part of so many games does not mean that it has to be, that we have to 'live with it' (ie tolerate it), or that it can't change.

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I also highly doubt Anet will lose any players over this, the people will just come on this site and complain about it until Anet fixes it.

Don't be silly, of course they will. The people who would quit over unacceptable behavior are not the sorts who even know this site exists, let alone would bother coming here to complain... Or coming here at all.

erick5876

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: May 2006

TN

Heroes ETC

D/A

20 Jun 2006 at 18:01 - 82

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Originally Posted by Myria

Hardly. Like myself, most of my friends are housewives, many of them with kids older than the average GW player (or, at least, older than the average GW player acts). Unlike myself most of them have never been big into games, at least nothing much beyond Tetris and the Popcap or flash game of the week. It's hard enough convincing them that playing an MMORPG (CORPG, whatever) is fun and they should give it a try, when they see the behavior that is so commonplace it becomes difficult to convince them to ever let their kids play a video game again, let alone that they should play.

First of all I would like to point out that Guild Wars is an online game in wich you interact with other people, whose actions may not be fully controlled by ArenaNet. I would also like to point out that you were warned by the ESRB, who gave this game a rating of:

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TEEN
Titles rated T (Teen) have content that may be suitable for ages 13 and older. Titles in this category may contain violence, suggestive themes, crude humor, minimal blood, simulated gambling, and/or infrequent use of strong language.

Second, I'm sorry, but you are a minority to the video game industry. A very extreme minority. And not at all the target audience of most video games (generally, male 15-30ish). And in today's sex-driven society the in-game acts of which you speak are no worse than what's in the magazines or on TV every day. Have you seen cartoons lately? Even Nickelodeon's shows are ridden with subtle leud jokes and adult themes. Children don't even pick up on them. Go back and watch some Disney movies. Cuz everyone knows those are clean and wholesome.

And I'm getting off topic. You are an adult. So, can't you act like one, and turn the other cheek, or just ignore childish behavior? By getting flustered and complaining, or quitting, you are giving those people exactly what they want. Good job. Enjoy your tantrum while I'm having fun playing.

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Originally Posted by Myria

The people who would quit over unacceptable behavior are not the sorts who even know this site exists, let alone would bother coming here to complain... Or coming here at all.

And yet here you are, complaining.

*Edit: Oh yeah, and if emotes, or what people may say bothers you that bad, you can always turn off that particular chat channel, or put them on your ignore list

Myria

Banned

Join Date: Aug 2005

20 Jun 2006 at 18:56 - 83

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Originally Posted by erick5876

First of all I would like to point out that Guild Wars is an online game in wich you interact with other people, [...]

Wow, really? I had no idea!

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Second, I'm sorry, but you are a minority to the video game industry.

Oh my god, you're kidding? And here I thought I was in the majority, why doesn't anyone ever tell me these things?!?

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And yet here you are, complaining.

Oh god, you're right! Stating my opinion on the idea of a /kiss emote is so totally like what I said.

Or... NOT.

*Snip* (Edited by moderator for content.) *Snip*

Lady Kalvam

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Jun 2006

20 Jun 2006 at 19:20 - 84

@Myria
Why are you flamebaiting for no real reason?
Your posts show no other content but to start a downright flamewar and i don't really see why. Look, i'm female myself and i'm playing the game so according to your post i'm affected as well by these things but to be honest, i don't really care about things like these.
And amongst the other female players i know in Guildwars, no one seems to care either. If some random warrior tries to /dance my character, the grown up people just have a good laugh, maybe mock the person a bit and simply move on.

And if you're so offended by sexual content in the game, why didn't you quit when the Ascended Druid Armor was introduced? And why are you still here after the "Look ma! I can't walk anymore but i've got omg boobies!!! LOL!" (aka the ritualist) entered the game?
But i dare to throw a known fact into the discussion. The ones mostly complaining about potential sexual content in the game are mostly males. And that also includes the few weird sickos acting like females. And no kind of big deal (+1 shameless ripoff) i've met quite a few of those, trying to circumvent teamspeak with their little voicetools. And it is THESE people that allways get extremely agressive if something remotely sexual appears in the game. Why? I don't know, maybe because the society still wants to show faith in the "womans don't like sex" image which is so dead wrong since several decades ago.

Ellador Nae

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: May 2006

GMT+1

20 Jun 2006 at 19:41 - 85

Please, don't squabble.

Hm.... *ponders*.... I can somewhat subscribe to what Myria is saying.
Offensive jerks sometimes make me want to turn off my computer too. I don't know if I'd quit the game for good over it, but they sure do spoil the whole gaming experience for me. I think Myria has a valid point. And I would hate to see decent people leave the game this way.

Even if the kiss would require consent, the whole thing could be annoying as hell. Think Internet Explorer and pop-ups. I guess more freedom (i.e. more emotes) would have to run parallel with more restrictions, meaning a better system of weeding out the jerks. Sounds... unfeasible. Anet would drown in the sheer numbers of reports. Perhaps an added option to turn off the 'kiss feature'?

On the other hand... it only takes one nice person to make my day and there are still enough around. Teenagers trying to kiss my mesmer wouldn't stand a chance (neither in getting the kiss nor in getting me to quit). Besides, people extremely turned off by idiots have so much reason to leave as it is that they probably already have (every mass game since they're all "polluted" in this way). Not a good thing, since it's hard to outnumber the jerks if people keep quitting. C'mon, don't let it upset you so.

Markaedw

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Nov 2005

N/

20 Jun 2006 at 19:55 - 86

We are getting a little off topic here.

Childish and stupid behavior, should we tolerate it. No. But barring some sort of in game Mods, there isn't musch you can do except spend as little time is an outpost as possible. I also find that the higher the number (or is it lower on the drop box) the less of an idiot population. I do build work or a long term afk I go in GH, or the safe zone outside of the city/outpost.

What if the devs created wedding halls, and the special emotes only worked there?

shadowfawx

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Jun 2006

TcS

R/Mo

20 Jun 2006 at 20:06 - 87

I don't mean this to sound offensive at all, because I think its kinda cute getting married in the game and all. Great imagination.

However its a waste of development time, and has nothing to do w/ the direction of guild wars.

Many other things deserve the development time. Just my opinion.

cR4zY-n^

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Jul 2005

Zadar - Croatia

We Work As A [Team]

Mo/E

20 Jun 2006 at 21:08 - 88

I want to devirginize my girlfriend, can you add necessry emotes to the game? Thx.

Pandora's box

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Apr 2005

Netherlands

Mo/W

20 Jun 2006 at 21:51 - 89

/notsigned

This is a game for both very young players and adults. Realize that for some people real life and ingame life can get very mixed up. Its not a good idea to introduce all kinds of grown up emotions and lifestyles into a game sold to 12 years olds.

Jondalar Crumbl3

Pre-Searing Cadet

Join Date: Jun 2006

20 Jun 2006 at 22:02 - 90

LoL.

This is getting absurd.
I can understand some of the points from those who are opposed to the idea.

But really, its getting absurd.
Some of the comments are just plain sad, and not even properly argumented.

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they will lose players -- including me.

Could you be any more of a drama queen?

Stop making such a drama out of this.
Even we don't take it that seriously,
And we can only ask.

Oh and this was the winner by far:

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Who can say, sexual predator?

This seriously hasn't even got anything to do with the kiss or hug emote.
We really had a good laugh with that.
Thanks.

Undivine

of Brackenwood

Join Date: Oct 2005

Ontario, Canada

21 Jun 2006 at 00:20 - 91

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Originally Posted by Pandora's box

/notsigned

This is a game for both very young players and adults. Realize that for some people real life and ingame life can get very mixed up. Its not a good idea to introduce all kinds of grown up emotions and lifestyles into a game sold to 12 years olds.

I think ANet is working with the assumption that the people who play their games are:

That is how it's being marketed. If little kids are playing the game, there isn't much they can do about it. Imagine toning down a movie like Eyes Wide Shut because it suddenly became popular with kids. They have been very clear about who their audience is, yet people don't always listen. It isn't any of their responsibility though. If it was, we would never have anything geared for adults.

PS: Congrats on your love.

Priest Of Sin

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Dec 2005

Sitting upon Kerrigan's Throne.

Live For The Swarm [ZERG]

Me/N

21 Jun 2006 at 01:36 - 92

I'd totally support in-game marriage. But the /kiss would only be available to those who are under the "Married' title. Holy crap, what a concept!

(PST: can I come?)

xXa1

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Mar 2006

21 Jun 2006 at 06:36 - 93

i dunno why people are so worked up on this issue. let the op do as they wish, it's their business and not yours. it's as if tolerance has gone out the window and everyone needs to fit into some people's view of the world or get flamed.

live and let be, it's their toons, their time and their game anyway.

and instead of flaming and psycho analyzing people for what they do in video games, why don't you find out why you have this urge to micro-manage other people's lives?

end of rant.

Grasping Darkness

Banned

Join Date: Nov 2005

21 Jun 2006 at 08:02 - 94

i could care less what people do as long at it doesnt hurt anyone. i just dont want a bunch of male whammos running around tryin to kiss me. its bad enough they can molest me with the whammo dance lol

Guildmaster Cain

Desert Nomad

Join Date: May 2006

Guildmistress Eve [Me], Guildmistress Azura [N], Guildmistress Azumi [A], Guildmistress Jaina [D]

Guildmaster Aeron [Rt], Arthas Ironfist [W], Guild: The Tyrian Templars [TTT]

21 Jun 2006 at 10:19 - 95

I agree there should be more friendly emotes in the game.

BTW, did you guys found a priest yet? I think I can fit you guys into my schedule, for the usual fee.

God Apprentice

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Mar 2006

Mo/N

21 Jun 2006 at 12:21 - 96

/signed

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Originally Posted by Tarun

Perfectly fine idea and even Gaile said they're going to add in-game weddings in the future.

I think that's cool

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Originally Posted by Priest Of Sin

I'd totally support in-game marriage. But the /kiss would only be available to those who are under the "Married' title. Holy crap, what a concept!

(PST: can I come?)

Hey that's a good idea....purchase a marriage license in game. You know how with the Faction Transfer NPC for Luxon/Kurzick you type your name in? Have the same concept for the person who distributes the licenses. After one of you has typed the name of your potential spouse, then it sends a message to the other player to confirm whether they wish to allow this person to obtain a license for them (to prevent abuse)

(Edit by moderator: Glued two posts together. Please don't double-post. Use edit.)

Xi BerserK

Pre-Searing Cadet

Join Date: Jun 2006

Lowlands

W/R

21 Jun 2006 at 13:34 - 97

Well I must say that when i first heard about these 2 getting married, i thought WTF they went nuts! But on the otherhand these 2 spend whole days together on GW, and it maybe started as some sort of joke but then really want to do it.

Me, as a real friend of CRuMBL3 (don't like Jondalar

), and as a friend of Ayla aswell (or at least i think

) will give them all the blessing and happiness!

But there is 1 problem.. Marriage is 'till death do us part' so that would mean do more dieing or the marriage will be disbanded

Can't hardly wait for CRuMBL3's Bachelor party ^^ Gimme strippers! plzkthnx!

Nexium

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Mar 2006

21 Jun 2006 at 13:57 - 98

Sounds like an fun idea i mean there has already been a ingame wedding so why not add an new emote

Terra Xin

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Mar 2006

New Zealand

Me/R

21 Jun 2006 at 17:36 - 99

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Originally Posted by God Apprentice

Hey that's a good idea....purchase a marriage license in game. You know how with the Faction Transfer NPC for Luxon/Kurzick you type your name in? Have the same concept for the person who distributes the licenses. After one of you has typed the name of your potential spouse, then it sends a message to the other player to confirm whether they wish to allow this person to obtain a license for them (to prevent abuse)

As much as that would be a good idea for you, you're best to leave that to an NPC... please trust me, you can scam a marriage to get people to stay in a country, and though the issue is irrelevant here.... just... no.

And Marriage titles? /notsigned. I'm all for these two getting married on GW, but I'm totally against giving them titles... No point, and no reason for GW players to see an uneffective title. If you're married... then 'that' is enough^^.'

but... omg... you guys should get married at either Ice Cave, or the Temple... forgot the name.. in Ascalon^^ (not Sardelac!). Or go somewhere in Maguuma, there are some really romantic places there^^.

But please dont get married in your guild hall, they're ALL ugly for a marriage setting...

Nexium

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Mar 2006

21 Jun 2006 at 18:04 - 100

maybe in maguma jungle at the cliff where you meet the collector that gives you helmet that has sword attribute forgote the name but it's deep in maguma jungel that might be a good spot since there a nice clif and behind it thers a nice big waterfall..

Tien ak

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Feb 2006

Crystal Indignation

R/W

21 Jun 2006 at 20:25 - 101

Well to be sad I know but if you do one of the Desert quests you can get a silver ring as a quest item

But meh gd luck to you or your characters...and can I come i've been to one already and I wanna go again lol

oh and /Unsigned for Kiss emote i already have male W/mo doing pelvic thrusts at my Female W/mo thats bad enough let alone getting kissed by one

slappy

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Dec 2005

21 Jun 2006 at 20:26 - 102

i can go either way on this issue, as both my fiance and i play the game. would it be nice to have some means of showing this in game? of course, but it isn't necessary to enjoy guild wars.

Mesmer in Need

Forge Runner

Join Date: Mar 2006

[ToA]

24 Jun 2006 at 03:27 - 103

you both should get a character to go to the pre searing and get like the beautiful feather and stuff like that. Also, tell me where it is to be held- invite me

God Apprentice

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Mar 2006

Mo/N

24 Jun 2006 at 03:36 - 104

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Originally Posted by Terra Xin

As much as that would be a good idea for you, you're best to leave that to an NPC... please trust me, you can scam a marriage to get people to stay in a country, and though the issue is irrelevant here.... just... no.

I should have been more descriptive I meant the person who gives out the marriage licences to be a NPC not an actual person.

Caleb

Nil nisi malis terrori.

Join Date: Aug 2005

Mo/Me

24 Jun 2006 at 03:40 - 105

Can you imagine trying to play a female ranger with 799999999 young pubescents spamming /kiss /hug /buttgrind on you every time you entered a town?

Sli Ander

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Jul 2006

Deep in Maguuma, by the Falls

Liberators of Agony

Mo/R

31 Jul 2006 at 10:43 - 106

/signed. More Rp stuff is always good. Why not add a /bless emote for monks(and maybe something special for the other classes later on?) so they could do ceremonies?

callumevans324

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: May 2006

Elite Legion Fighters

R/W

07 Aug 2006 at 21:46 - 107

lol, get married in reality and cheat on them in Guild Wars

but, seriously, it is kinda dangerous and (not flaming here) stupid to marry sum1 in game. I mean, if u know them in real life then ye, by all means do so. But if u dont then...

CleverLoginName

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Feb 2006

Canada

Clever Guild Name

Mo/Me

07 Aug 2006 at 22:02 - 108

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Originally Posted by Jedimagician

/signed only if they make a video of the wedding and post it on gwguru

Also signed under that condition. =)

runeseeker1

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Jul 2006

Dark Guild of War [dgw]

07 Aug 2006 at 22:36 - 109

Sure, if you want. I think it's kinda weird, but... sweet, in its own way.
If you invite me or post a video on guild wars, then I'd like it too.
But, if they don't give you your emote, then just move your characters really close to one another...

And then you could have nuptuals... GW porn lol...

and then you could have a drunken afterparty after that!

Have fun! and don't get too frisky...

Ooh! KIDS!

In pre-searing you could have Gwen as your child...

xiaotsu

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Feb 2006

Doomlore Shrine

Just Us Gamers [JUGs]

R/

08 Aug 2006 at 00:05 - 110

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jedimagician

/signed only if they make a video of the wedding and post it on gwguru

/agree

unholy guardian

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Mar 2006

Lost Haven

A/Mo

08 Aug 2006 at 00:59 - 111

er do you guys know each other, like maybe married and or bf/gf in real life? I always felt ingame marrages were weird when you don't know the person... heck in game gf/bfs are weird too. Not one to try to judge, but i agree we need the kiss emote, so them naked wammos can be weirder... although i will not go the wedding even if invited

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To sum it if you didn't bother reading /signed

Livingston

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Jul 2006

The Edge of the World

[L] [GET]

08 Aug 2006 at 16:29 - 112

/signed

Quid Pro Quo

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Jul 2005

10 Aug 2006 at 18:44 - 113

/signed

No problem with this idea at all.