PvP weekend, but why only the weekend? - Guild Wars Guru archive powered by Guild Wars Legacy

RTSFirebat

The Humanoid Typhoon

Join Date: May 2005

UK

Servants of Fortuna [SoF]

R/

27 Aug 2005 at 19:38 - 1

This weekend has been great, but why can't it always be like this? I mean this is the points should be gained!

So I wondering why A.net are making this for the weekend only

Crimson_1190

Academy Page

Join Date: Jun 2005

Take a wild guess.....

Reality Check

W/R

27 Aug 2005 at 19:42 - 2

they are probably doing this to test the rebalancing...i think it is a good idea

Rhunex

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: May 2005

Dark Nightmare

E/

27 Aug 2005 at 19:42 - 3

i think its because they're trying it out, faction points that is. I'm not sure though, i just heard that as a rumor, which as we all know is the most reliable source of info on the planet

Tourist

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Jul 2005

W/Mo

27 Aug 2005 at 19:50 - 4

I think in the IGN interview the devs said it was to test out their skill rebalancing and the increased faction rewards. Seemed like they also said that they'd take some time afterwards to analyze the results, and then make further changes. My guess is, especially considering how popular the faction increase has been, is that those changes will be permanent. Possibly when they release Sorrow's Furnace? We'll see.

But to the original question, yeah, it's a trial period thing.

Loviatar

Underworld Spelunker

Join Date: Feb 2005

27 Aug 2005 at 19:59 - 5

please note the following is my OPINION only and is not based on any fact of any sort.

opinion only so please no flames

1 they said any changes made would be small ones so they would not have to backtrack far if any

2 after analyzing their data i think there is a better than 50/50 chance the 5x will stay for the simple reason if they took back any of it there would be a howl from pvp.

3 my guess is they might even bump it a bit beyond 5x to maybe 5.5x/6x or similar so they can say if you loved the 5x we went even farther to please you

opinion only dont get your hopes up on it

wolfy3455

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Jul 2005

27 Aug 2005 at 20:32 - 6

I'm guessing it'll be 1-2 weeks before the make permanent faction changes after the event.

Tactical-Dillusions

Desert Nomad

Join Date: May 2005

Grimsby, UK

R/

27 Aug 2005 at 20:40 - 7

I can't even play PvE or PvP. The lag is so bad, i can't even connect at times.

I hope you're having fun.

Let's just hope for increased faction in the future, so i won't miss out. A PvE weekend would be nice too...more XP and drops. I can dream...

Mhydrian

Academy Page

Join Date: Jul 2005

R/Me

27 Aug 2005 at 21:05 - 8

Personally I think they are trying to appease everyone who feel they are getting nerfed. Sure you may pissed they nerfed your favorite build..but get 5 times the faction to PVP. It kind of makes you forget the BS.

chaos dragoon

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Jun 2005

The Warrior Nation[WN]

R/

27 Aug 2005 at 21:08 - 9

i think they are testing it and if they read this i love the change.make it permanent PLZ!! i got an elite in 1 and a half hours doing random arenas.

IPlayGuildWars

Academy Page

Join Date: Aug 2005

Penguins of Doom

Mo/W

27 Aug 2005 at 21:13 - 10

i got 7k faction in around 2 1/2 hours, i mean, 'gr8'

Timoz

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Jul 2005

E/Mo

28 Aug 2005 at 01:31 - 11

Getting this much faction all the time would allow people to unlock everything so quickly... And the lag is stupid, i can no longer play during the day here as its so bad.

βlitzkrieg

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Mar 2005

New Zealand

The Obsidian Kings

Me/N

28 Aug 2005 at 01:51 - 12

Sucks it's only this weekend; I'm awya from home for the only time ever, and on my guild forums, they keep going on about all the faction they get from GvG

Denny Pace

Academy Page

Join Date: Jul 2005

Good Eye Sniper [GeS]

28 Aug 2005 at 10:56 - 13

I think the faction multiplier is a bit high for ongoing play, but I wouldn't be surprised if the 'permanent' level wasn't something half way between original and this weekend's 'extra crispy'.

Overall, I've enjoyed this weekend so far. Sure, lots of n00bs, quitters, character testing this weekend, but that was to be expected. The higher faction and really wide diversity of teams made it very interesting. I was also surprised to see that there are still builds out there that can dominate, including one Me/N fellow who soloed out a couple of opponents.

This is one clever community...

Foppe

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Jul 2005

COLD, Cold Snap

28 Aug 2005 at 12:30 - 14

I hope they were doing the final tests for Sorrow's furnace during this PvPx weekend. Maybe this was just a distraction for the free update.

Sagius Truthbarron

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Jun 2005

Animal Factory [ZoO]

A/

28 Aug 2005 at 12:41 - 15

They don't like people to continue having fun. They want us to go back to playing other games. They fear for our sanity and want us to put variety in our lives

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I donnu. Only having it for one weekend sounds like a dumb idea. Even at this rate it will still take me 2-3 months to unlock the rest of the skills, items and runes in the game O.O

I propose that they host one every weekend.

ManadartheHealer

Desert Nomad

Join Date: May 2005

Awaiting GW2

W/

28 Aug 2005 at 18:38 - 16

I think the faction now is about right. An increase would be good, sure, but I am REALLY liking this increase. It was definitely needed