Hi all,
With ArenaNet announcing the release date for the Summer update as the 7th September, I was wondering what people's thoughts were on this?
Do you think it has taken too long to arrive?
Are you glad ANet has taken their time and not rushed through an update?
Are you not really bothered?
Post your thoughts here.
/Edit: For the record, I personally am enjoying the game on my first character and am more than happy with ANet for releasing a free update for us players! Good work if you ask me
Thoughts on SUMMER UPDATE release date
aismailuk
p0t4T0
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Vyvyan Damone
well, if i was a player who has been here from a start. I surely would been expecting SUMMER update to hit our puta's in SUMMER. so i might get frustrated a bit.
BUT, im a new player who even hasnt hit the lvl20 yet. so im only WOO'wing for incoming update, thus it doesnt actually bother me when it comes.
SUMMARY: Its a good thing the UPDATE gets thruly checked in and out before release. If it was launched in summertime like "its almost ok version of an update" it woulda been pissin off more people than its released properly checked and balanced, when its READY. Just rushy "gimme everything NOW!" people would yel their rusty panties out, everybody else gets the "delay" ok, understanding that releasing shit is destruction, while releasing GOOD is way to heaven.
BUT, im a new player who even hasnt hit the lvl20 yet. so im only WOO'wing for incoming update, thus it doesnt actually bother me when it comes.
SUMMARY: Its a good thing the UPDATE gets thruly checked in and out before release. If it was launched in summertime like "its almost ok version of an update" it woulda been pissin off more people than its released properly checked and balanced, when its READY. Just rushy "gimme everything NOW!" people would yel their rusty panties out, everybody else gets the "delay" ok, understanding that releasing shit is destruction, while releasing GOOD is way to heaven.
trelloskilos
It's released the day after my birthday, so I'm happy with the date 
Axle_Fieshe
As long as it comes I am happy
Kuku Monk
Hate to get technical with you guys, but summer doesn't end until the 22nd of September when Autumn begins. As far as I'm concerned there really hasn't been any deception. They made a broad statement for a reason.
DFrost
If I had paid for it I might have a problem. But since ANet has no obligation whatsoever to produce free content like this, I think everyone who complains about it 'being late' is just a little bit spoiled.
Cunning
Just in time for Spring!
Don't assume the US is the only country that has a summer, this update will arrive exactly when Arena Net originally said it would.
I was never concerned much about the update anyway, I'm still happily playing through the game.
Don't assume the US is the only country that has a summer, this update will arrive exactly when Arena Net originally said it would.
I was never concerned much about the update anyway, I'm still happily playing through the game.
sidepocket13
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Originally Posted by DFrost
If I had paid for it I might have a problem. But since ANet has no obligation whatsoever to produce free content like this, I think everyone who complains about it 'being late' is just a little bit spoiled.
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totally agreed!
Paine
It's not a summerupdate if it comes in September.
miskav
Paine... like 7/10th of september is summer... so how is it not a summer update?
And im glad that Anet looks out for us. They are trying hard on stuff that they arent earning money on...
And im glad that Anet looks out for us. They are trying hard on stuff that they arent earning money on...
aismailuk
See Kuku Monk's post about official end of summer...!
/edit: Woohoo! Prominent Citizen!
/edit: Woohoo! Prominent Citizen!
Dralon
Broad statements are ok, you are right there was no deceptions. But if I heard about a special offer coming this "football season", I would be a little perturbed if it hit Jan 31st, even if it was before the Super Bowl, and thus still an accurate prediction.
No problem though. I work for a living, so summer is no different from fall for me
No problem though. I work for a living, so summer is no different from fall for me
nailz
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Originally Posted by miskav
Paine... like 7/10th of september is summer... so how is it not a summer update?
And im glad that Anet looks out for us. They are trying hard on stuff that they arent earning money on... |
Paine's a griefer...just ignore him
khara
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Originally Posted by Axle_Fieshe
As long as it comes I am happy
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terrordactyl
For those that don't believe September is summer, these are the official season dates;
Perihelion January 2 01:00
Vernal (Spring) Equinox March 20 12:33
Summer Solstice June 21 06:46
Aphelion July 5 05:00
Autumnal Equinox September 22 22:23
Winter Solstice December 21 18:35
In other words, autumn (called fall in the US) begins on 22/09 (09/22 for US). Thus, as long as the summer update appears before Sept 22, then they haven't lied to you.
Perihelion January 2 01:00
Vernal (Spring) Equinox March 20 12:33
Summer Solstice June 21 06:46
Aphelion July 5 05:00
Autumnal Equinox September 22 22:23
Winter Solstice December 21 18:35
In other words, autumn (called fall in the US) begins on 22/09 (09/22 for US). Thus, as long as the summer update appears before Sept 22, then they haven't lied to you.
medikamen
the summer update will be released on the 7th of september, only one week to go!
DarkSpell
What is updated then? I'm at skool with crap internet, so search isn't working out for me.
Ninna
http://www.guildwars.com/press/pr10-29-08-05.html
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Sorrow's Furnace offers two large, explorable regions: Grenth's Footprint and Sorrow's Furnace. These regions will provide exciting new high-level content to Guild Wars players, and will offer new quests, new monsters, new items, and more. For characters who have completed their ascension in Guild Wars, these areas will provide new opportunities for exploration and reward. |
Artemis Bladewing
Well 3 months after GW realease that is good enough. Cant w8 to play, as am returning on the 9th, damn I hate to miss 2 days of this great new area.
Lets get the farm build going, so that when i log on guru you have a perfect thread of how farm Furnace solo
(P.S.... ANET, dont you keep track of time, why didnt you bring it on the 21th of september, that would have been a great summer update and would have gotten the flamers going
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Lets get the farm build going, so that when i log on guru you have a perfect thread of how farm Furnace solo
(P.S.... ANET, dont you keep track of time, why didnt you bring it on the 21th of september, that would have been a great summer update and would have gotten the flamers going
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kirkmping
seeing that Anet has released an update of this kind so soon after its initial release I think they are doing a good job. But I cant wait till chapter 2 because they said they want to increase character slots on accounts and bring in new classes to play as. SWEET!
Valerius
sigh.... i go back to school on the 7th... lol
can't wait for the update tho
can't wait for the update tho
Sandman Uk
Seems this thread has gone off on a tangent regarding the first post.
1. Do you think it has taken too long to arrive?
2. Are you glad ANet has taken their time and not rushed through an update?
3. Are you not really bothered?
Post your thoughts here.
1. For me yes. I have been waiting for the update for the last 10 weeks. Having played the game through Alpha/Beta I was one of the first to complete the game in the Ring of Fire. Not being a big PVP fan of the game the PVE update couldnt come soon enought. Having lvled 4 lvl 20+ Chars now I am really looking forward to the update. I just hope its to the lvl of UW/FIS in difficulty. I will be really pissed off if I can complete all the quests in a Weekend.
2. I just hope not having released it too early that they have gotten it right. Taking it into account that its for lvl20 ascended players there should be maximum difficulty that can not be done with solo players. Bring us back to Guild/Team Wars not Solo Builds.
3. Yes Im very much bothered. Its a great game and it does have longevity if the game's difficulty level is there. This update will have to keep the PVE player's occupied till Early 2006 6 6 Month's
1. Do you think it has taken too long to arrive?
2. Are you glad ANet has taken their time and not rushed through an update?
3. Are you not really bothered?
Post your thoughts here.
1. For me yes. I have been waiting for the update for the last 10 weeks. Having played the game through Alpha/Beta I was one of the first to complete the game in the Ring of Fire. Not being a big PVP fan of the game the PVE update couldnt come soon enought. Having lvled 4 lvl 20+ Chars now I am really looking forward to the update. I just hope its to the lvl of UW/FIS in difficulty. I will be really pissed off if I can complete all the quests in a Weekend.
2. I just hope not having released it too early that they have gotten it right. Taking it into account that its for lvl20 ascended players there should be maximum difficulty that can not be done with solo players. Bring us back to Guild/Team Wars not Solo Builds.
3. Yes Im very much bothered. Its a great game and it does have longevity if the game's difficulty level is there. This update will have to keep the PVE player's occupied till Early 2006 6
6 Month's
Chillin-N-Killin
I wish they would release it september 2 for the long weekend so we can stay up for three days straight and fry my brain on GW for 3 days
khara
do you have to be at lvl 20 before purchasing? 
Chillin-N-Killin
for the sept 7th update there is no purchasing it will download to you. and you can access the new area's after you ascend.
Darkest Dawn
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Originally Posted by Kuku Monk
Hate to get technical with you guys, but summer doesn't end until the 22nd of September when Autumn begins. As far as I'm concerned there really hasn't been any deception. They made a broad statement for a reason.
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AtomicMew
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Of course, no one has any reason to complain about it coming out later, because, well, it's free
. And I'd much rather see a polished product later, than a half-assed one now. It's just that its definitely simple to see why people thought it would come sooner.
Loviatar
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Originally Posted by Sandman Uk
This update will have to keep the PVE player's occupied till Early 2006 6
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not true at allit only is a nice bit of extra for a good game and who knows if they may give us a few more surprises later.
no monthly fee means it DOES NOT have to keep us interested until chapter 2 comes out.
in a few months OBLIVION (ELDER SCROLLS 4) comes out and then i will be playing that until chapter 2 comes out.
you can put it down and come back but EQ, WOW you HAVE to play constantly or you are losing your monthly payment
khara
thanks
One and Two
errrr yes it will keep me busy til early 2006....because of SCHOOL!
Dametrus
I don't care when it comes....as long as it comes!
dargon
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Originally Posted by traversc
No deception? The technical meaning of the term "summer" is NEVER NEVER NEVER EVER how it is used colloquially, EVER. In fact, I don't think I've ever heard it used technically except when astronomy geeks talk about astronomy stuff. And even then, most often they just use the term "autumnal equinox" so there won't be any confusion.
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1) is it still hot out? Check!
2) has thanksgiving (Canadian) occured yes? Nope
3) has my birthday occured yet? Nope
and while is was in school
4) have I had any form of exam that counts for more than 5% of my grade yet? Nope
Therefore by my definition of Summer, Sept 7th is still it.
Now to keep on track for the thread
1) Do you think it has taken too long to arrive?
Not at all
2) Are you glad ANet has taken their time and not rushed through an update?
Always, would hate to see a rushed buggy release, those happen often enough and if it's bad enough, can kill a game.
3) Are you not really bothered?
Not at all
aismailuk
Great to hear all your thoughts! Keep em coming
terrordactyl
Ok, so retail expansion packs are approximately every 6 months? Chapter 2 being the first one right, early next year. Are we to expect a small free expansion in between at 3 month intervals, Sorrows Furance being the first of those? Are we looking at;
September - Sorrows Furance
January - Chapter 2
April - free update
July - Chapter 3
Is that how it works>?
September - Sorrows Furance
January - Chapter 2
April - free update
July - Chapter 3
Is that how it works>?
nudave
Sigh....It is still Summer....I'm tired of people who define summer as when school is off. Most of you probably get out of school in the Spring. Like someone posted before, scientifically the summer ends Sept. 22nd.
Personally, I can wait even longer for the update. I wish they would fix the way trading works so we dont have to spam the trade channel. This is just more stuff to do, it doesn't help me in anyway other than waste more of my time trying to sell stuff!
Personally, I can wait even longer for the update. I wish they would fix the way trading works so we dont have to spam the trade channel. This is just more stuff to do, it doesn't help me in anyway other than waste more of my time trying to sell stuff!
terrordactyl
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Originally Posted by traversc
No deception? The technical meaning of the term "summer" is NEVER NEVER NEVER EVER how it is used colloquially, EVER. In fact, I don't think I've ever heard it used technically except when astronomy geeks talk about astronomy stuff. And even then, most often they just use the term "autumnal equinox" so there won't be any confusion.
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Summer ends on 22 Sept, always has, always will. No deception, unless it comes out on Sept 23 delayed.
Fate
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Originally Posted by terrordactyl
LOL - Colloquial summertime? So you want Arenanet to announce that the summer update will be out when you and your mates have decided down the pub what summer means. :-)
Summer ends on 22 Sept, always has, always will. No deception, unless it comes out on Sept 23 delayed. |
AtomicMew
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Originally Posted by dargon
Lets see, I define summer by 4 things.
1) is it still hot out? Check! 2) has thanksgiving (Canadian) occured yes? Nope 3) has my birthday occured yet? Nope and while is was in school 4) have I had any form of exam that counts for more than 5% of my grade yet? Nope |
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1) Do you think it has taken too long to arrive? Not at all 2) Are you glad ANet has taken their time and not rushed through an update? Always, would hate to see a rushed buggy release, those happen often enough and if it's bad enough, can kill a game. 3) Are you really bothered? Not at all |
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Originally Posted by terrordactyl
LOL - Colloquial summertime? So you want Arenanet to announce that the summer update will be out when you and your mates have decided down the pub what summer means. :-)
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VGJustice
to answer the original questions:
1) I don't think it's taken too long to arrive. I'm actually kinda happy that they'd add more content for us. Can't wait too long for that.
2) Yep. Simple answer, I know, but things almost always turn out better if it's not a rush job.
3) "OH NOES! THEY TAKE TOO LONG TO UPDATE, NOW I GO PLAY WOW AND CITY OF HEROES!!!11!!1onetwo" Yeah, it's nifty and I'll give it a try, but I'm much more interested in the Expansion.
1) I don't think it's taken too long to arrive. I'm actually kinda happy that they'd add more content for us. Can't wait too long for that.
2) Yep. Simple answer, I know, but things almost always turn out better if it's not a rush job.
3) "OH NOES! THEY TAKE TOO LONG TO UPDATE, NOW I GO PLAY WOW AND CITY OF HEROES!!!11!!1onetwo" Yeah, it's nifty and I'll give it a try, but I'm much more interested in the Expansion.