I reached 1mil XP.
If only they gave you a glowing aura just like the bosses have when you reached 1mil XP. (Warrior-Yellow, Monk-Blue, etc...)
I finally did it...
Manheim
Aniewiel
Hehe! Congrats! 
Beta Ray Bill
y'know, I really like that kind of idea... the aura, I mean. Something like that or a persistent glow effect or floating icon or something. If not at 1M XP, then upon completing the game or finishing every available mission (bonuses included), or unlocking all runes, upgrades, skills, etc. Something to show that you did it all.
salja Wachi
why? so you can feel LEET?
so you can show everyone else how uber you are?
I have been over 1 mil exp on my main for almost a month now. no big deal. the only one who needs to feel good you. if you are happy and feel a sense of accomplishment that is graet and i am happy for you, but to have some aura or special sign that you made it is just not the way GW is built.
like i said grats to you but i do not agree with your idea at all.
so you can show everyone else how uber you are?
I have been over 1 mil exp on my main for almost a month now. no big deal. the only one who needs to feel good you. if you are happy and feel a sense of accomplishment that is graet and i am happy for you, but to have some aura or special sign that you made it is just not the way GW is built.
like i said grats to you but i do not agree with your idea at all.
Tsukiyomi
Congrats!
Are you just in UW and Fissure all day? Is that how you get so much xp?
Are you just in UW and Fissure all day? Is that how you get so much xp?
KainShadow
Gratz 
well the Aura reward is not a good idea...why? 50% of population actually have more than 1kk exp (i've 2,000,000 myself) and soon all will have..so what's the point? :P
well the Aura reward is not a good idea...why? 50% of population actually have more than 1kk exp (i've 2,000,000 myself) and soon all will have..so what's the point? :P
Algren Cole
why not a giant comic-bubble above your head that says "I wasted more of my life playing Guild Wars than you did"???
congrats on the 1kk
congrats on the 1kk
Aniewiel
Believe it or not, you curmudgeons, some people like the feeling of accomplishment. Does it make their character better than anyone else's? No. It's just a fun "look at me" kind of thing. Most people wouldn't give a hoot but those of us who don't begrudge someone a feeling of accomplishment think it's cool.
salja Wachi
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Believe it or not, you curmudgeons, some people like the feeling of accomplishment. Does it make their character better than anyone else's? No. It's just a fun "look at me" kind of thing. Most people wouldn't give a hoot but those of us who don't begrudge someone a feeling of accomplishment think it's cool.
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you do not need a special aura to feel accomplishment unles sof course you only get your self worth from what others think of you.
in this case i am thinking you do
Diomedes
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you do not need a special aura to feel accomplishment unles sof course you only get your self worth from what others think of you. in this case i am thinking you do |
Now I'll be quoting Carly Simon:
You're so vain, you probably think this song is about you
You're so vain, I'll bet you think this song is about you
Don't you? Don't You?
-Diomedes
Dax
Congrats, I definately wish there were more unique items and rewards.
Unfortunately it's too bad many of the current rewards can be had for a price.
It kinda defeats the sense of accomplishment.
Unfortunately it's too bad many of the current rewards can be had for a price.
It kinda defeats the sense of accomplishment.
salja Wachi
why do you need outside validation??? you earned 1 mil exp that is a nice accomplishment. you know you did it, why does everyone else have to know you did it?
unless of course you want to impress everyone
unless of course you want to impress everyone
Malchiel
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why do you need outside validation??? you earned 1 mil exp that is a nice accomplishment. you know you did it, why does everyone else have to know you did it?
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And why can't you keep your opinion to yourself?
salja Wachi
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And if he wants to? So what?
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but of course we should all shut up cause you do not like what is written
Dax
I think he deserves an Aura
-group hug!!
-group hug!!
Manheim
Thanks for the positive input from some of you, just wanted to post it because well... thought it was interesting to me. I didn't intend this thread to be a "Show Off" type of post either. Once again thanks.
Sir Skullcrasher
dumb question time... 1 mil exp, is when you reach level 20 right?
Aniewiel
Manheim, you deserve the pat on the back that you've accomplished. *pats his back* Don't let the turkeys get you down.
Aniewiel
You know, I remember the first time I got out of Ascalon and into Kryta. I was so excited! It was so different and so beautiful...especially compared to the moonscape that post-searing Ascalon had become.
I got on the public channel and said something like, "HI! I finally made it! Whoo hoo!" I can't even tell you how many people called me "f-ing n00b" and said things like, "STFU" and other niceties like that. *sighs*
Not everyone, Manheim, in this community is as jaded as the more negative posters on this thread, nor is everyone in game as jaded. I still get an adreneline rush when I unlock a rune or a new item or a new skill. Don't lose your enthusiasm because of a few doo doo heads.
I got on the public channel and said something like, "HI! I finally made it! Whoo hoo!" I can't even tell you how many people called me "f-ing n00b" and said things like, "STFU" and other niceties like that. *sighs*
Not everyone, Manheim, in this community is as jaded as the more negative posters on this thread, nor is everyone in game as jaded. I still get an adreneline rush when I unlock a rune or a new item or a new skill. Don't lose your enthusiasm because of a few doo doo heads.
Guild Powder
I am all for aura's and stuff but like ive been saying.
People here are againist any type of showing off because they are againist anything that will make you different. They want clones walking around with same stats and everything so they can SKILL YOU.
A colored name or aura is NOT showing off and people dont type " OMG I HAVE A AURA AND YOU DONT NUB"
That is way extreme. But anything to make you look different they hate.
People here are againist any type of showing off because they are againist anything that will make you different. They want clones walking around with same stats and everything so they can SKILL YOU.
A colored name or aura is NOT showing off and people dont type " OMG I HAVE A AURA AND YOU DONT NUB"
That is way extreme. But anything to make you look different they hate.
salja Wachi
lmao has nothing to do with looking different.
but in my experience it is the people who want a special thing for this and a special thing for that who do it to show off.
you do not need an aura to know you have done a good job. an aura only tells those around you that you are "uber" or "leet" or better than they are etc.
if you know it why does everyone else need to know it too?
and by the way no one said what he has done is not good. he knows it is good and that is all that shoyuld matter
but in my experience it is the people who want a special thing for this and a special thing for that who do it to show off.
you do not need an aura to know you have done a good job. an aura only tells those around you that you are "uber" or "leet" or better than they are etc.
if you know it why does everyone else need to know it too?
and by the way no one said what he has done is not good. he knows it is good and that is all that shoyuld matter
Algren Cole
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I am all for aura's and stuff but like ive been saying.
People here are againist any type of showing off because they are againist anything that will make you different. They want clones walking around with same stats and everything so they can SKILL YOU. A colored name or aura is NOT showing off and people dont type " OMG I HAVE A AURA AND YOU DONT NUB" That is way extreme. But anything to make you look different they hate. |
how are you going to look different when 50% of the people playing the game have 1kk experience? you're still going to look like everyone else....only know you'll glow a silly color
Izzy Izumi
It was to my knowledge that people got the Collector's Edition to be vain with the glowiness. Glowing after 1m exp is just another separator from the masses, though...a lot of people already reached 1m.
But, the glowing is a bad idea anyway. I think it'd detract from your spending 16plat to dye all your armor black, or whatever color you so choose.
But, the glowing is a bad idea anyway. I think it'd detract from your spending 16plat to dye all your armor black, or whatever color you so choose.
Dax
probably not any sillier than some of capes I've seen.
I think visual rewards often serve as inspiration for those who haven yet aquired that level. I would hope in time to come there is a steady influx of new people. (provided it siomething that you have to earn)
...besides you wouldn't turn down a aura would you?
I think visual rewards often serve as inspiration for those who haven yet aquired that level. I would hope in time to come there is a steady influx of new people. (provided it siomething that you have to earn)
...besides you wouldn't turn down a aura would you?
Algren Cole
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probably not any sillier than some of capes I've seen.
I think visual rewards often serve as inspiration for those who haven yet aquired that level. I would hope in time to come there is a steady influx of new people. ...besides you would turn down a aura would you? |
Liante
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lmao has nothing to do with looking different.
but in my experience it is the people who want a special thing for this and a special thing for that who do it to show off. you do not need an aura to know you have done a good job. an aura only tells those around you that you are "uber" or "leet" or better than they are etc. if you know it why does everyone else need to know it too? and by the way no one said what he has done is not good. he knows it is good and that is all that shoyuld matter |
Sekkira
Have an option to turn it off then. I mean I have nothing against getting a glowing aura, but I wouldn't want it on all the time.
Dax
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I turn down every single guild invite from a guild with a cape....I don't want to glow...I want to kill baddies....I could careless if the hundreds of people sitting around town think I am UBER.
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Aniewiel
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yeah.. we might as well get rid of the fow/uw armor, make all armor sets have the same look and have only 1 type of image for each weapon type. lmao lmao lmao lmao
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Every warrior, rogue and sorcerer looked exactly the same no matter WHAT you were wearing. 
But your point is valid, Liante: If nobody REALLY cared, we wouldn't have dyes for changing armor/weaponry appearances, we wouldn't have levels to distinguish level 1 from level 20, we wouldn't have male and female.
mamluk
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You know, I remember the first time I got out of Ascalon and into Kryta. I was so excited! It was so different and so beautiful...especially compared to the moonscape that post-searing Ascalon had become.
I got on the public channel and said something like, "HI! I finally made it! Whoo hoo!" I can't even tell you how many people called me "f-ing n00b" and said things like, "STFU" and other niceties like that. *sighs* Not everyone, Manheim, in this community is as jaded as the more negative posters on this thread, nor is everyone in game as jaded. I still get an adreneline rush when I unlock a rune or a new item or a new skill. Don't lose your enthusiasm because of a few doo doo heads. |
You know, after seeing how people behave over the most trivial things in this game, its no wonder so many things in real life are so screwed up
Dax
The part that is really unfortunate, atleast for people who are concerned with visual rewards, is the most visible is Armor. People have found ways to get it a bit ...umm searching for the right words... relatively painlessly.
Algren Cole
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Anybody who ever played the original Diablo knows what THAT is like.
Every warrior, rogue and sorcerer looked exactly the same no matter WHAT you were wearing. But your point is valid, Liante: If nobody REALLY cared, we wouldn't have dyes for changing armor/weaponry appearances, we wouldn't have levels to distinguish level 1 from level 20, we wouldn't have male and female. |
I believe the purpose for the level cap was exactly this...and dye is a gold sink...most armor doesn't dye enough to make you look any different anyway.
mamluk
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It was to my knowledge that people got the Collector's Edition to be vain with the glowiness. Glowing after 1m exp is just another separator from the masses, though...a lot of people already reached 1m.
But, the glowing is a bad idea anyway. I think it'd detract from your spending 16plat to dye all your armor black, or whatever color you so choose. |
I can understand people not liking it if we rob Peter to pay Paul, but if we give Paul something for his own accomplishments, why should that affect Peter? Unless it is just pure jealousy.
The actual mechanics of the aura for xp should be worked out, so if it is 1 million or 5 million shouldn't be the point.
Rewards for accomplishing something, especially if they don't affect gameplay or balance should not be a big issue.
Beta Ray Bill
Oh... my... God. Let me ask how many posters in THIS thread got the Collector's Ed of the game. Does the Divine Aura make you feel bad about yourself, like you're showing off?
Geez, it's just a little in-game notification that you've achieved some sort of accomplishment. Kinda like the 15K armor--it's no better than the 1.5K armor, but it looks cooler. Or the dyes--no point in dying ANYTHING in the game except to look different, distinctive.
If you're against any sort of external call-out to your "leetness," please avoid the 15K armor, dye, guilds with capes, various weapons with glowing effects, doing any sort of emote if you have the CE, and so on. In fact, why even farm for items? Why get excited over gold or purple drops? It only adds to your supposed leetness and everyone will know you're just trying to display. Right?
Come on, people. This game has tons of little visual cues to give people kudos for achievement. It's part of the fun factor of the game. I am, for the record, all in favor of it just 'cause it's fun, not because I need anyone to affirm my achievement. And I'm comfortable with that.
Geez, it's just a little in-game notification that you've achieved some sort of accomplishment. Kinda like the 15K armor--it's no better than the 1.5K armor, but it looks cooler. Or the dyes--no point in dying ANYTHING in the game except to look different, distinctive.
If you're against any sort of external call-out to your "leetness," please avoid the 15K armor, dye, guilds with capes, various weapons with glowing effects, doing any sort of emote if you have the CE, and so on. In fact, why even farm for items? Why get excited over gold or purple drops? It only adds to your supposed leetness and everyone will know you're just trying to display. Right?
Come on, people. This game has tons of little visual cues to give people kudos for achievement. It's part of the fun factor of the game. I am, for the record, all in favor of it just 'cause it's fun, not because I need anyone to affirm my achievement. And I'm comfortable with that.
Algren Cole
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Oh... my... God. Let me ask how many posters in THIS thread got the Collector's Ed of the game. Does the Divine Aura make you feel bad about yourself, like you're showing off?
Geez, it's just a little in-game notification that you've achieved some sort of accomplishment. Kinda like the 15K armor--it's no better than the 1.5K armor, but it looks cooler. Or the dyes--no point in dying ANYTHING in the game except to look different, distinctive. If you're against any sort of external call-out to your "leetness," please avoid the 15K armor, dye, guilds with capes, various weapons with glowing effects, doing any sort of emote if you have the CE, and so on. In fact, why even farm for items? Why get excited over gold or purple drops? It only adds to your supposed leetness and everyone will know you're just trying to display. Right? Come on, people. This game has tons of little visual cues to give people kudos for achievement. It's part of the fun factor of the game. I am, for the record, all in favor of it just 'cause it's fun, not because I need anyone to affirm my achievement. And I'm comfortable with that. |
there is a difference between customizing your character to fit your likes and dislikes as far as aesthetic appearances are involved and being ostentatious......the latter is not what we need in this game....it is the very thing the developers are attempting to avoid.
Diomedes
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-Diomedes
Algren Cole
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Correct me if I'm wrong, but there is a /rank emote, right?
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I have no idea.....I don't play PvP so in turn I don't have a rank...
Van the Warrior
manheim aslo finished collecting all of the warrior and monk skills including elites last night
Lmaonade
What the hell is wrong with being Uber or Elite.In the real world if you make a million bux you can buy a Ferrari.It works in the real world and if you cant afford one thats too bad for YOU.This game needs some gifts for your accomplishment.It doesnt hurt the balance of the game and the only complainers would most likely be the casual gamers who play like 2 hours a week(ooo they have lives..and i dont right).I know this game is supposed to cater to the casuals too but half of these players will not even be here past a month or two.I know so because i see it in my guild all the time.
Also, im so tired of hearing the cheap jabs to Diablo.That game was simply amazing and GW would not exist today if it werent for Diablo and its predecessors.They are different games totally and once everyone drops this communism type attitude maybe we can start being rewarded for the gruesome aspects of boring PVE.I live in a capitalist society where everyone has equal opportunity and your given something for your accomplishments.If your still behind living in a communist country that does not support "Uber'ism" then thats YOUR problem
Great idea on the glowing aura.Dibs to anyone who believes that extra content for your accomplishments should exist.
Also, im so tired of hearing the cheap jabs to Diablo.That game was simply amazing and GW would not exist today if it werent for Diablo and its predecessors.They are different games totally and once everyone drops this communism type attitude maybe we can start being rewarded for the gruesome aspects of boring PVE.I live in a capitalist society where everyone has equal opportunity and your given something for your accomplishments.If your still behind living in a communist country that does not support "Uber'ism" then thats YOUR problem
Great idea on the glowing aura.Dibs to anyone who believes that extra content for your accomplishments should exist.
Aniewiel
Tons of things in this game separate the masses, folks.
-capes (I know, Algren, you don't wear one. )
-guild halls
-"effect" weaponry
-dye
-armors identifiable as being from one place or another
-ranks (for those who PvP)
-customization of weapons and armor
So what if people want a little "something" for accomplishing a goal? As stated earlier, if it doesn't effect game balance, who gives a rip? And, as further stated, if it was made "toggle-able", that would be a nice option.
Those of you who want us all to march like identical little soldiers could just walk by the "glowers" and shake your 'toon heads and feel superior that YOU didn't fall prey to the nastiness of individuality.
Customizing and individualizing armor/weapons is a nice feature. Perhaps reaching a "goal" (such as 1,000,000 or 10,000,000,000,000 XP) with a toggle on/off feature, would further enhance one's ability to customize/individualize their characters.
-capes (I know, Algren, you don't wear one.
)-guild halls
-"effect" weaponry
-dye
-armors identifiable as being from one place or another
-ranks (for those who PvP)
-customization of weapons and armor
So what if people want a little "something" for accomplishing a goal? As stated earlier, if it doesn't effect game balance, who gives a rip? And, as further stated, if it was made "toggle-able", that would be a nice option.
Those of you who want us all to march like identical little soldiers could just walk by the "glowers" and shake your 'toon heads and feel superior that YOU didn't fall prey to the nastiness of individuality.
Customizing and individualizing armor/weapons is a nice feature. Perhaps reaching a "goal" (such as 1,000,000 or 10,000,000,000,000 XP) with a toggle on/off feature, would further enhance one's ability to customize/individualize their characters.