How many hours

stvt32

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Jun 2005

None

Mo/N

How many hours has everyone logged since they started Guild Wars? I logged 353 hours in 46 days.

Stev0

Stev0

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Apr 2005

Halifax, NS, Canada

146hours 9minutes over the past 3 months ... and falling.

It's like what ... 14-15minutes a day of play time, I havent even bothered to finish it either.

Anarkii

Anarkii

Jungle Guide

Join Date: May 2005

-None-

R/Me

567 hours over the past 3 months..

Eonwe

Jungle Guide

Join Date: May 2005

New Jersey

Idiot Savants

700 Hours 47 Mintues Over the past 3 Months. It's probably a bad thing.

Nash

Nash

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Mar 2005

Sweden

The Cornerstone

Something like 800.

Imp

Imp

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Apr 2005

Novum Igneus [NI]

Rt/

565 hours and 36 minutes over 3 months

AceSnyp3r

AceSnyp3r

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: May 2005

Work in Progress [WIP]

320 hours over about 2 1/2 months now I think.

ikolian

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: May 2005

ENVY

720ish

Nefser

Elite Guru

Join Date: Jan 2005

Can we please stop asking this type of thing? It's an irrelevant question that is just another way to spam the forum. Statistically the numbers will tend to fall in a bell-curve, with those people in the forum probably being on the fallng-edge (due to their interest).

It's going to be some factor of X hours < hours since release. Big deal. You might as well ask how many faction points do you have. Or XP. It doesnt really mean anything other than saying "I play a ton...I play a lot...I play somewhat...I don't play that often".

And the net result means...nothing. It's not even interesting if you understand my statement above.

Oh, speaking of which, I play somewhat/a lot. Because some of you care? *sigh*



P.S. If you think I'm wrong, go back and look at old discussios of game elements, skills, farming. Then go and find an old thread about 'how long have you played'. What you'll find is that the old 'hlhyp' thread means nothing now. It's already out of context due to it being relative to the posting date. And even that isn't 'interesting'.

Oh. If I'm wrong, please try to tell me in the most insulting manner you can. At least the flames might make for some interesting reading in here.

Cheers.

Sekkira

Sekkira

Forge Runner

Join Date: Apr 2005

Canberra, AU

768 hours and 9 minutes over the past three months.

Tuna

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Jun 2005

Dark Horizons

'bout 450 since retail.

Imp

Imp

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Apr 2005

Novum Igneus [NI]

Rt/

Quote:
Originally Posted by Nefser
Can we please stop asking this type of thing? It's an irrelevant question that is just another way to spam the forum. Statistically the numbers will tend to fall in a bell-curve, with those people in the forum probably being on the fallng-edge (due to their interest).

It's going to be some factor of X hours < hours since release. Big deal. You might as well ask how many faction points do you have. Or XP. It doesnt really mean anything other than saying "I play a ton...I play a lot...I play somewhat...I don't play that often".

And the net result means...nothing. It's not even interesting if you understand my statement above.

Oh, speaking of which, I play somewhat/a lot. Because some of you care? *sigh*



P.S. If you think I'm wrong, go back and look at old discussios of game elements, skills, farming. Then go and find an old thread about 'how long have you played'. What you'll find is that the old 'hlhyp' thread means nothing now. It's already out of context due to it being relative to the posting date. And even that isn't 'interesting'.

Oh. If I'm wrong, please try to tell me in the most insulting manner you can. At least the flames might make for some interesting reading in here.

Cheers.
I agree with you.

Also those people who just leave the game on 24/7

Kasperson

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Jul 2005

Fin Knights

R/E

425 hours

Arturo02

Arturo02

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Jul 2005

See that third planet from the sun?

Sacred Forge Knights

R/Me

Quote:
Originally Posted by Nefser
Can we please stop asking this type of thing? It's an irrelevant question that is just another way to spam the forum. Statistically the numbers will tend to fall in a bell-curve, with those people in the forum probably being on the fallng-edge (due to their interest).

It's going to be some factor of X hours < hours since release. Big deal. You might as well ask how many faction points do you have. Or XP. It doesnt really mean anything other than saying "I play a ton...I play a lot...I play somewhat...I don't play that often".

And the net result means...nothing. It's not even interesting if you understand my statement above.

Oh, speaking of which, I play somewhat/a lot. Because some of you care? *sigh*



P.S. If you think I'm wrong, go back and look at old discussios of game elements, skills, farming. Then go and find an old thread about 'how long have you played'. What you'll find is that the old 'hlhyp' thread means nothing now. It's already out of context due to it being relative to the posting date. And even that isn't 'interesting'.

Oh. If I'm wrong, please try to tell me in the most insulting manner you can. At least the flames might make for some interesting reading in here.

Cheers.
just for you...

122 hours, 18 minutes in the 37 days I have played GW. It's no 7-8 hours per day average like some of you crazy people hehe.

ZD_kusanagi

ZD_kusanagi

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Jul 2005

SLC

The Naked Dragon

Mo/Me

If you look at it that way, this entire forum is pointless isn't it. The mroe you dicsuss strategy, it means that you play too much, the mosre you understand the game meta-game means you shouldn't waste your life away.
Dude, it's just interesting to see how much people have played. get over it and let people say. damn...

Creature of Legend

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Jul 2005

Japan

No Clue

E/Me

17 hours, 54 mins over the past 2 1/2 months. I actually have a life and I also pay for my electric bill so I cant leave my computer on 24/7. Anyone over 200 hours needs to get outside and get some sun, Cuz I know your white as heck with blood shot eyes and no girlfriend/boyfriend. It's a game that is ment to be played, not lived. I mean I know my hours are low but I only play maybe 2 hours a week tops. Even 10-20 hours a week is ok, but 700+ hours is not only rediculous but it's also pointless. Get a job, go to school, go outside for gods sake...Dont let it ruin your life. There is my two cents that none asked for.


Exercise lately?.......


If anyone disagrees by all means send me a PM explaining why you would even want to spend 200+ hour a month in front of a computer screen, instead of......well......anything else.

And if your married, you need to get back to your family! There is no excuse for a mom or dad spending that much time playing games, to thoes people, ya'll need to grow up!

Ashley Twig

Ashley Twig

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: May 2005

germany

Guild Of Openhearted Deeds

R/Mo

Fascinating, how everybody thinks that it is them who have figured out life and what it should be about.

ZD_kusanagi

ZD_kusanagi

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Jul 2005

SLC

The Naked Dragon

Mo/Me

Quote:
Originally Posted by Ashley Twig
Fascinating, how everybody thinks that it is them who have figured out life and what it should be about.
Couldn't have said it better myself. people want to life their lives differently, if they don't WANT a family, let them be. if they don't WANT to get sun(btw who wants to soak in skin cancer?) let them be. now, while i'm NOT one of the people who are pushing over 800 hours so far, i respect them for living what they want to live. who are you to dictate how people should live their lives.

The undead Mesmer

The undead Mesmer

Delphian Scribe

Join Date: May 2005

Holland

No guild ;_;

N/Me

500 hours over 2 months yup i have no life

Frost_

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Jun 2005

Quote:
Originally Posted by Creature of Legend
17 hours, 54 mins over the past 2 1/2 months. I actually have a life and I also pay for my electric bill so I cant leave my computer on 24/7. Anyone over 200 hours needs to get outside and get some sun, Cuz I know your white as heck with blood shot eyes and no girlfriend/boyfriend. It's a game that is ment to be played, not lived. I mean I know my hours are low but I only play maybe 2 hours a week tops. Even 10-20 hours a week is ok, but 700+ hours is not only rediculous but it's also pointless. Get a job, go to school, go outside for gods sake...Dont let it ruin your life. There is my two cents that none asked for.


Exercise lately?.......


If anyone disagrees by all means send me a PM explaining why you would even want to spend 200+ hour a month in front of a computer screen, instead of......well......anything else.

And if your married, you need to get back to your family! There is no excuse for a mom or dad spending that much time playing games, to thoes people, ya'll need to grow up!

i think somebody missed their afternoon nap

wheel

wheel

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Jun 2005

Topeka, Kansas

Tyrian Fo Lyfe [word]

This thread is pointless because Guild Wars is about team skill and not about time played. Wait a minute...

/age

You're still hundreds of hours from UAS.

necroz

Pre-Searing Cadet

Join Date: Jun 2005

netherlands

R/Me

374 hours over the past 3 months =P

Kamatsu

Kamatsu

Moderator

Join Date: May 2005

Australia

173 hours & 49 minutes over the past 2 months.. Course the /age thing was reset around 2 months ago.. hehe.. so would be a bit more since I started playing GW

and who knows how many hours browsing these forums

wheel

wheel

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Jun 2005

Topeka, Kansas

Tyrian Fo Lyfe [word]

Quote:
Originally Posted by kamatsu
173 hours & 49 minutes over the past 2 months.. Course the /age thing was reset around 2 months ago.. hehe.. so would be a bit more since I started playing GW

and who knows how many hours browsing these forums
The /age command was re-reset with the correct numbers, so that number is accurate.

Sagius Truthbarron

Sagius Truthbarron

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Jun 2005

Animal Factory [ZoO]

A/

/age Is a scary, scary thing...

Anarkii

Anarkii

Jungle Guide

Join Date: May 2005

-None-

R/Me

Quote:
Originally Posted by Sagius Truthbarron
/age Is a scary, scary thing...
Good thing Diablo 2 didnt have such a command. I wouldnt have enjoyed looking at "You have played this character for 10000 hours in 5 years"

Creature of Legend

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Jul 2005

Japan

No Clue

E/Me

Quote:
Originally Posted by Ashley Twig
Fascinating, how everybody thinks that it is them who have figured out life and what it should be about.

I definatly dont know what life is about, but I do know Guild Wars is not life! And some of you have made it that. Not all of course, but you know who you are. I like the games that state at the beginning everytime you login not to forget REAL LIFE. I still dont think playing games will get you anywhere in life execpt your moms basement working at Dairy queen for minium wage, no education, no future, and no retirement. I have seen it alot. Just trying to get people to understand games are fun, but thats all they are. Unless your learn to make them, produce them and maintain them, they are worthless in the long run and do nothing but kill time. Guild wars is a great game, I love it, but if you really believe 700 hours in three months (thats 8 hours a day EVERY DAY!) is a good thing to be doing ANYTHING you need to really re-evaluate you priorities.

ZD_kusanagi

ZD_kusanagi

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Jul 2005

SLC

The Naked Dragon

Mo/Me

hmm.. and maybe that's what some people want. life i meant to be lived. for some people, playing games is living life. for others, it's becoming a major lawyer or something. its all about perspective. you can't in any way shape or form dictate how people should run their lives.

Crimson_1190

Crimson_1190

Academy Page

Join Date: Jun 2005

Take a wild guess.....

Reality Check

W/R

644 hours

Creature of Legend

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Jul 2005

Japan

No Clue

E/Me

Quote:
Originally Posted by ZD_kusanagi
hmm.. and maybe that's what some people want. life i meant to be lived. for some people, playing games is living life. for others, it's becoming a major lawyer or something.

Nothing aginst the author cuz it's the truth but......thats really sad

Sekkira

Sekkira

Forge Runner

Join Date: Apr 2005

Canberra, AU

Heh, I got a girlfriend. I live with her. I got a job as well, as for excersize, that's taken care of by the job. Paper runs Pays crap all, but it's a job at least, plus it looks good on your resume. I do however have pale skin. Sensitive eyes and I get major headaches alot, sunlight isn't exactly one to avoid headaches from. So I tend to stay out of the sun as much as I can.

Tactical-Dillusions

Tactical-Dillusions

Desert Nomad

Join Date: May 2005

Grimsby, UK

R/

1220 ish over 2 months. < GW's biggest fan.

Creature of Legend

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Jul 2005

Japan

No Clue

E/Me

Quote:
Originally Posted by Tactical-Dillusions
1220 ish over 2 months. < GW's biggest fan.

20.5 hours a day for 60 straight days, **Throws the flag** anyone else find that a load of crap? Unless you admit to leaving it turned on 24/7 I have to honestly say not possible. College party freaks dont sleep that little.

PieXags

PieXags

Forge Runner

Join Date: May 2005

The Infinite Representation Of Pie And Its Many Brilliances

There's absolutely nothing wrong with sharing how many hours you've spent in-game since you got it, it's not "spam" it's not irrelivent, some people just don't care. Others have nothing better to do and enjoy comparing times and discussing things like that.

I've got somewhere along 550 hours, been a while since I checked.

Sekkira

Sekkira

Forge Runner

Join Date: Apr 2005

Canberra, AU

Heh, I remember someone done a topic like this within the first 18 days. I said 500+ hours which is physically impossible 24x18. It's funny to see the people that actually believed me XD

Artemis Bladewing

Artemis Bladewing

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Jun 2005

Usually Lions Arch 2

Clan Brotherhood

Mo/Me

I have 988 hours and 44 minutes , over the last 3 months, and no my pc isnt on 24/7, I actully play 970 hours, the rest ist afk or w8ting for ppl.

Kamatsu

Kamatsu

Moderator

Join Date: May 2005

Australia

Quote:
Originally Posted by wheel
The /age command was re-reset with the correct numbers, so that number is accurate.
Those numbers are NOT correct for me. It lists only the time I have played in the last 2 months, and I've been playing GW for longer than 2 months. I bought the game & created my account and 1st logged into GW on 30th April. That's around/over 3 months of playing, and my /age command only shows the time I spent in the past 2 months

Nefser

Elite Guru

Join Date: Jan 2005

If you could extract percentages of time from the base number for specific activities (afk, arena, missions, EA, tombs, gvg, guild hall, major towns, etc.), only then would there be some basis for comparision, hence something of interest to see/discuss. As it is merely a total of hours logged in...well, I just don't see the purpose.

Or, if someone says "I've unlocked all the elites and done <90 hours", or "3 chars on account ascended with all missions done < 60 hours.", I might see how it would give someone else a measure/marker that they themselves might try to achieve.

But otherwise, its just pointless forum spam.

And yes, my request not to have it posted is just as valid as you posting. I can't stop you and nor can you stop me. It's merely a request to attempt to appeal to peoples sense of intelligence to 'raise the bar' of what actually is posted and discussed in these forums...versus the normal drivel you can see posted on TGH for example.

PieXags

PieXags

Forge Runner

Join Date: May 2005

The Infinite Representation Of Pie And Its Many Brilliances

Quote:
Originally Posted by Nefser
If you could extract percentages of time from the base number for specific activities (afk, arena, missions, EA, tombs, gvg, guild hall, major towns, etc.), only then would there be some basis for comparision, hence something of interest to see/discuss. As it is merely a total of hours logged in...well, I just don't see the purpose.

Or, if someone says "I've unlocked all the elites and done <90 hours", or "3 chars on account ascended with all missions done < 60 hours.", I might see how it would give someone else a measure/marker that they themselves might try to achieve.

But otherwise, its just pointless forum spam.

And yes, my request not to have it posted is just as valid as you posting. I can't stop you and nor can you stop me. It's merely a request to attempt to appeal to peoples sense of intelligence to 'raise the bar' of what actually is posted and discussed in these forums...versus the normal drivel you can see posted on TGH for example.
Well you're right, you can't stop people from posting and discussing things when they enjoy doing it.

So why try? Isn't this post, in this thread, then as pointless as the thread itself the way you view it?

I wouldn't mind more defined time though, I've got 550+ hours and about 340 of them are on one character, with whom I've changed secondary professions 6 times, and unlocked all the normal skills with all professions except monk and warrior, the two characters I rarely ever play all on that one character. I'm pretty proud of that. Also he looks badass. That I'm proud of as well.

Ashley Twig

Ashley Twig

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: May 2005

germany

Guild Of Openhearted Deeds

R/Mo

Quote:
Originally Posted by Creature of Legend
I definatly dont know what life is about, but I do know Guild Wars is not life!
I think it depends very much on ones definition of life.
I like it, when threads get philosophical, though it usually means, that it's getting off-topic too.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Creature of Legend
And some of you have made it that.
If someone makes GW=life, how can you say that GW != life?

Quote:
Originally Posted by Creature of Legend
Unless your learn to make them, produce them and maintain them, they are worthless in the long run and do nothing but kill time.
There are games that have an educational character. Are those worthless too?
All the games you played in nursery, ground-school etc. They've been worthless?
What about the fun, that a game can add to your life? Worthless?

Quote:
Originally Posted by Creature of Legend
but if you really believe 700 hours in three months (thats 8 hours a day EVERY DAY!) is a good thing to be doing ANYTHING you need to really re-evaluate you priorities.
You're judging again.
I'm not a member of any church of other religious institution, but I do like to quote "Don't pass judgment onto others, or else you'll be judged"