Guild Wars 2: Pre-Release Discussion

[Katlan]

what happened to this thread?

[Dragir]

what happened to this thread?

A few trolls showed up.

They're always attracted to drama or the appearance of drama,
regardless of how minute it is, eager to display how clever or funny
they are.

More to the point, there's a bit of "info downtime" on Guild Wars 2.

For those of you that want continual discussion of GW2, regardless of any news,
I strongly recommend GuildWars2Guru.com. They host what is easily the most
active forums for the game.

[Takiwaki]

Exploration video of human starter area

[Tonka]

If I don't get some new news soon I'm going to asplode.

[vrumpt]

If I don't get some new news soon I'm going to asplode.

They'll be at Eurogamer Expo in 2 weeks, thats the next event for them. Think I read somewhere they'll be showing off a different build/demo, but don't quote me here because i may be wrong.

[Takiwaki]

They'll be at Eurogamer Expo in 2 weeks, thats the next event for them. Think I read somewhere they'll be showing off a different build/demo, but don't quote me here because i may be wrong.

They are working on Asura week content now, should be revealed in a couple weeks maybe. I am hoping for Asura starter area in the new demo, I think they will have more PvP, but not WvWvW, not sure how possible it is to showcase that without multitudes of people on at least 3 servers. I am thinking this will be the first major thing in Beta.

here is some nice interview stuff posted today

http://www.guildmag.com/gamescom-interview-series

[Dragir]

If I don't get some new news soon I'm going to asplode.

What's going on right now in Guild Wars with "Guild Wars: Beyond" (basically a WOTG-worth of content that we don't have to pay for; ty again ANet) could be considered news, as the content essentially leads the current generation of Tyria further toward Guild Wars 2. The stories of Guild Wars: Beyond take place... um, beyond... the story of Eye of the North. They could've titled it "Guild Wars: Between".

Here are the links to Guild Wars: Beyond micro-sites in chronological order...

Spoiler: show

All of these links contain sort-of spoilers if you're currently playing through the game's older content.
They are spoilers, but they're the sort you wouldn't be able to make any sense of if you're new to GW1.

Main Page
Be a part of history! Beginning with the War in Kryta, this ongoing campaign sets the stage for Guild Wars 2 by focusing on legendary characters and crucial events in the Guild Wars storyline.

War in Kryta (this page is written similarly to a blog with older "posts" at the bottom)
This is Kryta. It’s a land of palm trees and white sand beaches, of fertile earth and wholesome folk. A visitor passing through might think Kryta a land of peace and ease. But if that visitor were to linger a while, they’d soon notice fear in the eyes of the farmers and hear whispered dissent in taverns. For Kryta is a troubled land.

Hearts of the North
Following the events of the War in Kryta, Hearts of the North tells the historic story of the union of two of the greatest heroes of Ascalon.

Winds of Change
Change is coming to Cantha, land of ancient traditions. The Ministry of Purity seeks to unite the Canthan people in defense of their homeland from the hideous Afflicted and other threats. But change can be difficult. Will this rising power usher in a new era of safety and peace or rip Cantha apart?

Finally, here's a Kotaku article explaining Guild Wars: Beyond.

Pick up a copy of the game already! ArenaNet deserves your hard-earned dollars.

[Tonka]

Not good enough. Promise Asura week will be this coming Monday and I will be pleased.

[Dragir]

Not good enough. Promise Asura week will be this coming Monday and I will be pleased.

Hey, what GW:Beyond offers you is worth tenfold what Asura Week will tell you. "Not good enough" he says!
I can't fault you though, I'm looking forward to Asura week too.

[Dragir]

http://www.gamersglobal.com/media/sp...arenanet12.jpg

Hmmm, speaking of Guild Wars 1...

For those of you not interested in purchasing and playing through Guild Wars for the complete
story experience, I highly recommend YouTube user "WoodenPotatoes" Let's Play series.

Primarily his Eye of the North videos. Eye of the North has everything to do with Guild Wars 2.

Just something to do until ArenaNet releases s'more Guild Wars 2 information.

Fair warning: he is quite knowledgeable about the game and its stories and he is very thorough...
so yes, there are 3 year old "spoilers".

[Tonka]

I may peep the YouTube vidz.

[Eanae]

Up to 12/30 hom and things are starting to get much more costly and time consuming. Someone should team up with me to do some hard mode missions and run some dungeons some time. :D

[Bombur]

The GW2 Pax panel, I dont think this has been posted yet.

[Chrian]

You get any weapons yet Eanae? do the storys for tormented, oppressors, and destroyer weapons. or buy em tormented weapons are 22-24+ ectos

[Eanae]

Was working on Oppressors tonight and ended up staying up 2 hours later to get assfucked by this piece of shit quest which is probably the worst designed thing in this game besides the awful hero AI. So I didn't get it done and wasted 2 hours of sleep. -_-

[Dragir]

I'll help ya with that... but uh, not at 3AM. Tomorrow.
Maybe get Evilmanta and Darkmon to come along, too.

[Takiwaki]

Edited
http://www.arena.net/blog/prepare-yo...week#more-6217

They may be small, but they think big. They’re the asura, a race of diminutive geniuses whose inventions, experiments, and research make them a force to be reckoned with in Tyria. Next week we’re examining the asura with five days of blog posts, videos, stories, and more. Get ready for Asura Week, which runs Sep 12-16!

Here’s what you can expect from Asura Week:

• Monday, 9/12 – An asura character design blog post by concept artist Matthew Barrett, the key artist responsible for the look of the asura.
  
• Monday, 9/12 – BONUS! We’re throwing in an extra asura short story by loremaster Jeff Grubb!
  
• Tuesday, 9/13 – An asura environmental design blog post by Matthew Barrett that takes a closer look at asura architecture and props.
  
• Tuesday, 9/13 – Hey, Bookah! This advice column provides smart asura answers to stupid questions.
  
• Wednesday, 9/14 – Writing the asura blog post by Writer Angel McCoy, with audio examples of asura chatter.
  
• Thursday, 9/15 - Asura animation blog post by Lead Animator Heron Prior, with video examples of unique asura animations.
  
• Thursday, 9/15 – We’re updating the GuildWars2.com asura web page with new lore by Jeff Grubb, new screenshots and wallpapers, and a brand new asura feature video.
  
• Friday, 9/16 – A narrative asura blog post by Ree Soesbee that explores the world of the asura through fiction.

As you can see, we have a full schedule planned for next week – the asura wouldn’t have it any other way. So tune up your golem, grab a spare mojonic control rod, and memorize your meta-survey incantations – Asura Week is almost here!

[Rysa]

Up to 12/30 hom and things are starting to get much more costly and time consuming. Someone should team up with me to do some hard mode missions and run some dungeons some time. :D

I can give you a hand with some stuff. I should at least get 3 more points for 35/50 HoM, which I can get from finishing the hard modes for prophecies, Elona, EotN areas. What time zone are you in?

[Eanae]

EST. I'll be on around 6:30 est on my sin named Eanae Romaji most likely looking for assistance to finish the war in kryta chain.

[Takiwaki]

Charr plush on sale for anyone interested lol

http://store.penny-arcade.com/products/charr-plush

http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/004...ght.jpg?100221