The Greyhawk.9107

> @"TeeracK.3601" said: > > @"The Greyhawk.9107" said: > > I'm not inclined to think that the D'alessio Seaboard still exists thanks to the changing sea levels caused by Orr rising. Yeah, Southsun's placement on the map is awkward but just because you don't like certain content doesn't mean that it shouldn't exists. I rather like Southsun. > > The dev's removed most of the npcs and content in the second living story update. There is actually zero content on the left of the island. I was there when the karka queen died in season 1 the entire zone was gutted and left as a pointless husk. Pure hyperbole. I've been around GW2 just as long and I do remember the changes Southsun has gone through since its release in November of 2012. Its changed but its not been "Gutted", the majority of the events it started with are still there.

> @"Aravind.9610" said: > I always thought Lion's Arch was more of an aerodrome city than a port city after Zhaitan. Maybe in part (which could be used to explain away the lack of a true wharf that a port city would need) but it would be more post Scarlet rather than post Zhaitan. The airships were a Pact creation and save for the Aetherblades, who stole from the Pact and reverse-engineered the tech to make their own ships, no one else had airships until some time after Zhaitan's death.

> @"Ayrilana.1396" said: > > @"Bezerker.2379" said: > > Wow. I agree the mac client is garbage, and as a result nobody plays on it, but I used it to check the AH on my work pc often etc. I would play full time on the client if it ran well like the wow client... but now you guys are killing it? What the heck are all my gem purchases funding? > > Blame Apple. THIS^ There are half a dozen threads already on the closing support for the Mac client, each detailing how it is solely Apple's fault that this had to happen. Nothing short of remaking the engine for GW2 would allow Anet to continue supporting a Mac client. And just so you know your gem purchases are going to viable content and support.

Frankly Waypoints never should have been acknowledged by canon or lore and remained an entirely game mechanics item.

I'm not inclined to think that the D'alessio Seaboard still exists thanks to the changing sea levels caused by Orr rising. Yeah, Southsun's placement on the map is awkward but just because you don't like certain content doesn't mean that it shouldn't exists. I rather like Southsun.

Gee, why bother having a Lore Sub-Forum at all then?

Can I get links to some of these couples y'all are bringing up, cause a few are pretty wild

> @"Sobx.1758" said: > This is not gw1 forum btw :D There isn't a gw1 forum, this is just the next best thing.

> @"Hypnowulf.7403" said: > This is unrealistic. I mean, besides, it would only further grow the MAGA* crowd and that's the last thing ArenaNet wants given how much they've been trying to deal with that narratively in the story. > > It's an ancient game—play it for what it is or let it die. It's never going to see support again as only a tiny, very unprofitable niche plays it. No amount of entitlement is going to change that. Look at it this way: If you can fund the development of the first Guild Wars out of pocket? Do it! Try to get in touch with NCSoft and tell them that you want to bankroll the rebirth of the original Guild Wars. > > I'd be the first person to say that capitalism sucks but that is the world we live in. ArenaNet is owned by NCSoft, NCSoft is a publically owned corporation, publically owned corporations are beholden to their shareholders. In order to gain Guild Wars 1 support, you'd have to convince their shareholders of the profitability of it. Right now, GW1 exists only in NCSoft's good graces as it generates PR. They seem to break even regarding server costs and the bare minimum of maintenance so they keep it running. Can you see where this is going, perhaps? > > I hope so. The point is this: The more you clamour for content? The more you endanger the game. It makes your demographic seem discontent with GW1 and if there's no PR in just keeping it running? If you aren't happy with that? There's no reason for NCSoft to keep it running. We don't even know what the profits look like for it. For all we know, as I said, the only reason they're running it is because they think it might be marketing for Guild Wars 2. That the money generated by your playing of this game grants the original some worth. If that isn't the case, they could just sunset it. > > In other words, you're hammering the nails into your own coffin. Entitled fans tend to be their own self-fulfilling prophecy of doom. > > Just keep in mind that it isn't us you need to convince, nor ArenaNet for that matter—you need to be talking with NCSoft and their shareholders. All this is doing is making it look less and less worthwhile to keep Guild Wars 1 running. For every thread like this, you're really adding a nail to that coffin. If NCSoft execs see this, they might just shrug and decide to pull the plug and you'll have done that to yourself. > > If you really enjoy Guild Wars 1—and I don't, so I am telling you this for your sake—then the best thing to do is quietly enjoy it while it lasts. > > * _Make Ascalon Great Again._ Yeah, yeah, a lot of us are quite aware of your biases against GW1, it players, NCsoft, and Free Market capitalism, among various other things you like to bring up. Repeatedly. Its pretty rich for you to accuse GW1 vets of being entitled.

> @"Fenella.2634" said: > Well, there is one canon human/norn couple in PoF. So it's possible, but kind of rare, I suppose. Who were they?

> @"sorudo.9054" said: > > @"kharmin.7683" said: > > > @"sorudo.9054" said: > > > > @"kharmin.7683" said: > > > > > @"sorudo.9054" said: > > > > > > @"kharmin.7683" said: > > > > > > > @"sorudo.9054" said: > > > > > > > > @"kharmin.7683" said: > > > > > > > > > @"iynk.9053" said: > > > > > > > > > They should hire more Program Managers to provide the right direction for the dev teams, as a lot of the top player requests would be low-effort and wildly profitable. It is a shame to see ArenaNet going through layoffs when all they ever had to do was listen to their customers. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > The lay offs were for projects unrelated to GW2. > > > > > > > > I think we would all like to see them hire more staff across the board, but when many scream and whine about wanting things in-game for free it's difficult to pay for additional staff when there is no additional income. People should buy gems with real cash. A lot of gems. Even more than a lot. Anet would greatly appreciate the cash. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > you can't earn when you don't pay, if they hire ppl to make the minion skins it would actually make income. > > > > > > > > > > > > Have you run a business? In the US, you have to pay for things other than salaries, and you would be paying for that on day one before any work would even begin on these skins. You also seem to assume that these skins would make a LOT of money. If they were placed in the gem store for 800 gems (or 1200), how many players would actually pay cash for gems to buy them rather than simply convert gold -> gems? That conversion brings in no capital. > > > > > > > > > > > > It would take more than making a few skins to afford extra employees to do that work. > > > > > > > > > > > > My earlier point was that players should purchase a LOT more gems with cash to infuse the company with capital. Then, Anet might have the resources to hire additional staff. > > > > > > > > > > i am running my own part of a shop, i know exactly how a business works since i am running one. > > > > Ok, cool! > > > > > also, if there is nothing but the same being added to the store ppl are less likely to buy anything, new stuff lures in new and returning customers but you need to invest before anything happens. > > > > That's my point. However, in order to invest you need capital first. I suppose you could take out a business loan for the capital, but I really don't see Anet asking NCSoft for more money. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > they did have a lay-off run so if things went well they actually saved allot of income, less employees and such. > > > > Again, the layoffs had nothing to do with GW2. > > but it does have to do with Anet which directly affects GW2. The layoffs were...allegedly for a project unrelated to GW2, Anet was supposedly trying to branch out.

> @"Pacificterror.7805" said: > > @"kharmin.7683" said: > > If it does work out for you, then perhaps you can appeal to Microsoft to bring Windows XP back? > > Jokes aside that'd be great....in my line of work, there's some software I use that requires me to keep machines that have Windows XP in conjunction with our Win10 machines. > > -- > > To address the OP, I understand where you're coming from but at the same time I'm surprised GW1 is even still running. As you can/people apparently do still put money into the game, yes you should have access to support for issues, but I question why the game is still going when GW2 has been around as long as it has. Simply put, because a lot of people still like it and play it. There is a demand for it and Arenanet has said that they'd keep it up as long as people played it, and my understanding is that it doesn't really cost much to leave it open.

> @"sorudo.9054" said: > asked for that years ago, it's as likely as an engine update.... Sounds about right. GW1 did most minions better, like a lot of things.

> @"Kondor.2904" said: > > @"The Greyhawk.9107" said: > > > @"Inculpatus cedo.9234" said: > > > I like it; unfortunately, none of my characters use a focus. > > > > Seems like a recurring issue, foci skills don't seem a useful compared to other offhand skills. > > I'm pretty sure all classes that can use focus have a "meta" tier build with that off-hand. Can't say I've ever cared much about the Meta myself.

> @"Linken.6345" said: > > @"cweker.7824" said: > > Last time I played as a dwarf was in Warhammer Age of Reckoning and it was one of the most incredible dwarfs model made in mmo history imo. Those in world of warcraft suck.. but the guild wars 2 dwarfs... maaaan.. they've got potential to be better than in warhammer.. I imagine them with those shiny skins we've got nowadays.. > > You think living stone statues would use armor skins really? I mean, could it hurt? Its been shown that they are not indestructible, and even something simple like a gambeson can dull blows and help prevent chips and cracks.

> @"DeanBB.4268" said: > They should just hire Marvel to do the writing for them. Problem solved. Dear G*d NO. 

> @"Fat Disgrace.4275" said: > Never understood the point in remakes. What's the point in making an old game new? Taking a solid and high quality game and giving it improved visuals. When done right it can be quite the money maker.

> @"Inculpatus cedo.9234" said: > I like it; unfortunately, none of my characters use a focus. Seems like a recurring issue, foci skills don't seem a useful compared to other offhand skills.

I'm not so sure that even during GW1's heyday that Anet would alter so many skill just to buff heroes, though I suppose they might have done the opposite a couple of times. I also don't think there is currently anyone at Anet could _could_ improve the Heroes AI in order to make melee Heroes work better. All I want is for them to crack down on scammers, botters, and hackers. There are still paying customers playing GW1, Anet does still have an obligation to provide a safe service for them.

Only if you have to pay him a salary and he constantly gives you backhanded insults.

> @"sorudo.9054" said: > > @"Dawdler.8521" said: > > > @"Ayrilana.1396" said: > > > > @"nomak.8693" said: > > > > Gw2 remastered?!? Hah. They better start sending out video cards too that could run the game. The game is heavy enough. Not everybody can afford $800+ for a video card alone. WvW would be unplayable. > > > > > > Can you name a game that requires an $800+ graphics card just to run it? > > Minecraft. > > > > What, you need it for high chunks and RTX raytracing. > > that still doesn't require a $800+ graphic card, you're reaching for straws. > Or they were just joking....

> @"AliamRationem.5172" said: > A Charr in kitten chaps? You've gone too far! Thank you so much for putting that image into my head. Now excuse me while I inject bleach into my brain through my eye socket.

> @"lare.5129" said: > > @"The Greyhawk.9107" said: > > Not the place for this. > it is. It is absolutely place for that. We talk about same, about resources. I will explain if you not see, no problem. > So we see that 15% of USA market is cut. So we already after that new see what any add of race will push to down other resources to new spec, or any new content or any new thing. > Any race add will need resources ... Is any race add also add 15% of USA market? > Why I compare? Add race to existing skins/model place is giant work, if we realy talk about new mode, new storyline and new things .. > So not place for new race I hope. I will be very sad if new race come then every resource point is need it to us. No, this Sub-Forum is _NOT_ for your gripes about the cessation of the Mac client and _you_ are being intentionally obtuse about this fact. Take it back to the General Discussion Sub-Forum were it belongs before the mods ban you or something.

> @"Opopanax.1803" said: > I feel like Griffon is very lacking compared to Skyscale, but I'm not sure this is the fix to try to bridge the gap. > > I feel like if the groundspeed was increased some, and that the initial take off was 3 flaps (another 33% higher), that it would see a lot more use. It needs something to help get it in the air a little more. The horizontal ability is fine and a good focus for it, but it needs to do a little more for you if you are on flatter or sloped terrain. > > *If the skyscale's great ability is to hover and go vertical, Griffon should be able to do a lot more horizontally, even when launching from flat ground. * Something like this wouldn't be a bad idea.

> @"nosleepdemon.1368" said: > +1 for male thongs _Thongs_ are not "12+ Friendly" regardless if its worn by males or females, and considering that GW2 _is_ rated T your suggestion wouldn't pass.