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Durzlla · Dec 20, 2011, 08:22 PM // 20:22

So, who else is going to keep playing GW1 after GW2 is released? I totally plan on playing both of them, not only because of the different time periods, but also because they're entirely different game styles from how it seems.

Lostzodiac · Dec 20, 2011, 08:43 PM // 20:43

I'll probably just play Guild Wars 2, Guild Wars was fun for about 3-4 years but now it's beginning to feel slightly stale (soloing with 7 heroes becomes obscenely boring after a while.) I love the combat system of GW2 though and I'm a lot more fond of the graphical style, how the story works, and the classes seem more interesting.

**cosyfiep** · Dec 20, 2011, 09:21 PM // 21:21

had a similar thread a while back: http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/a...tml?t=10479800

and as I stated in that thread...I have no plans to buy or play gw2 (I will TRY the beta)...everything I liked about gw has been deleted from gw2--so I have no reason to play it.

HigherMinion · Dec 20, 2011, 09:24 PM // 21:24

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Originally Posted by cosyfiep

had a similar thread a while back: http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/a...tml?t=10479800

and as I stated in that thread...I have no plans to buy or play gw2 (I will TRY the beta)...everything I liked about gw has been deleted from gw2--so I have no reason to play it.

It's hard to say that without playing the Beta. Shouldn't come up with a conclusion beforehand, or you may as well not even play the Beta.

**cosyfiep** · Dec 20, 2011, 09:34 PM // 21:34

everything I have seen about gw2 I do NOT like---
there will be an open beta, they have said it.... this I will try--but from what I have seen so far, between what they have removed and what I wont be able to do (RL physical limitations--MOST computer games I can not play for these reasons), I highly doubt I will play it...and will NOT buy it.

StormDragonZ · Dec 20, 2011, 09:58 PM // 21:58

I intend to wait a month after the game goes live to see how everyone thinks of it. Of course, by then, a handful of guilds will have beaten the game and start complaining on not enough content is available...

Besides, I intend to beat all of GW1 with every profession at least once. Unlike a lot of people, I don't try to do everything as soon as possible. I actually TAKE MY TIME.

In itself, I'm hoping that is what GW2 will allow me to do. If I can't take my time to go through the game at my own pace, then why bother?

Fay Vert · Dec 20, 2011, 10:42 PM // 22:42

I've done everything I want in GW1, just lingering on now. I would say I can't wait for GW2 but from what I have seen the graphical UI is dreadfull, it's all numbers and highlighted mobs in combat, totally destroys any sense of reality. Looks more like a 1980s arcade game. Really hoping there are options to turn lots of the UI crud off so that we can play like the marketting trailers rather than the hideous gameplay videos on youtube.

Remember the flashing pink bison in EoTN? Remember when the first gave us lafter damage numbers and icons? Game is unplayable with all that UI detritus, but in GW2 they very much seem to want to throw that in our face. I have no idea why they would go to such trouble to destry a graphically beautiful worls with numbers and flashing highlights!

GODh · Dec 20, 2011, 10:55 PM // 22:55

It's hard to say because i havent played GW2 yet. I think it just depends on how much i like GW2... I expect GW2 to be very different from GW1... some thing may be better other things may be worse (for me!). I probably will focus on GW2 and return to GW1 so now and then to finish things that i still want to do.

ACWhammy · Dec 20, 2011, 11:37 PM // 23:37

I will still be playing GW1 as well as GW2

ItsJustMe · Dec 20, 2011, 11:42 PM // 23:42

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Originally Posted by StormDragonZ

I intend to wait a month after the game goes live to see how everyone thinks of it. Of course, by then, a handful of guilds will have beaten the game and start complaining on not enough content is available...
...

I said/did the same thing when Factions came out. I saw so many folks complaining about the expansion and didn't purchase it until after Nightfall, and regretted it. Turned out to be my favorite expansion, hands down.

Just sayin

-i

Kityn · Dec 21, 2011, 01:19 AM // 01:19

I will only come back to play new content or to help guildys and friends out with their HoM.

Shayne Hawke · Dec 21, 2011, 01:21 AM // 01:21

Festivals only.

Leohan · Dec 21, 2011, 02:06 AM // 02:06

Guild Wars 2 could end up being a really bad game and we all keep playing GW1...lol
I have the PC for it so I plan to have both games running at the same time. Should be fun.

What will keep me coming back to this game? The Heroes and team building. GW2 is a solo heavy, any one can do anything at any time type of play.
What keeps me playing is messing with hero builds and trying to have the team work off each other.
Which is good, having two different games in the same IP that allows for community building to me will be very interesting.

I think for most people though The Hall will be the big factor. Seeing all the old school players with their special items, will make new people to ArenaNet's game, will make them want to play GW1 for them. It's just human nature to want something that someone else has.

LanaDarkess · Dec 21, 2011, 02:36 AM // 02:36

I'm running on a laptop, which I highly doubt will run gw2. I'd like to be able to play open beta and be there for launch, but unfortunately, I'll probably be unable to do so. It'll probably be a few months after gw2 is released that I can actually play it on a good computer.

enter_the_zone · Dec 21, 2011, 03:37 AM // 03:37

When I can be bothered to finish VQ'ing Elona, I'll be GWAMM and am already 50/50 in HOM.... now I'm helping my brother to 50/50 and a mate to 30/50.

Needless to say, I'm probably getting GW2, but it will depend on the steps they take to ensure account security. If they stick with the mickey mouse dipshit bullcrap they currently have, then GW2 can kiss my arse and I'll actually start playing Oblivion...then Skyrim...then Dragon Age 1....then DA 2... then finish FF12....and start FF13... and get the half life 2 episodes, and play some X3/4/ w/e... oh and SC2, maybe Diablo3.. I figure by time I finish all those, there'll be plenty of other games waiting to be played.

gremlin · Dec 21, 2011, 04:21 AM // 04:21

There are not enough hours in the day or days in the week to play both.

If I like gw2 then I will just visit gw1 occasionally to keep it updated try new content and for festivals.

If I hate gw2 I will have to find another game and play that.

Bottom line is gw1 was and is an amazing game I would rather leave it behind now and keep the great memories than play the game to death and store up bad memories of a great game going into decline.

FallenAngel_ · Dec 21, 2011, 05:16 AM // 05:16

Hats... I want hats.. Oh yea and b-day presents

ruk1a · Dec 21, 2011, 05:40 AM // 05:40

If GW somehow magically reverted to what it was in it's glory days (IMO) meaning factions pvp and GvG being awesome I would immediately drop everything and play GW1 again.. nothing compares to GW1 pvp.. no game ever has no game ever will. It's just that different. So is the pve.

However I highly doubt that is going to happen and it will just get more and more dead sooo of course I'll be playing GW2 for e-sport they have already said they're going to support that so I'm very happy and expect very balanced pvp from ANet.. eventually of course. They aren't going to get it right immediately.

The character customization is awesome that's a very big thing for me, oh what else.. basically I am the opposite of one of the posters above me.. I love EVERYTHING I've seen so far that's going into GW2. I'm so god damn tired of the same old WoW clones am I'm just thankful ANet realizes that some innovation needs to be brought to the dinner table.

I would never uninstall GW but doubt I will play it much, I would say I'd come back for holidays but won't those be hosted in GW2 as well? :P I can't play 2 mmo's at once.

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Originally Posted by enter_the_zone

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I'll save you some disappointment... DA2 sucks, FF13 was terrible..

wilebill · Dec 21, 2011, 12:15 PM // 12:15

I will keep playing GW 1 along with GW 2. I think ANet will make playing both attractive in the interest of selling more games; this seems to make sense but time will tell. Nick the Traveler is an obsession and the Zaishen Quests are often appealing. Then too, I am fond of my heroes from a rp standpoint.

GW 2 will have expansions, perhaps some DLC. Eventually, there will be a GW 3 way down the road.

While GW 2 has troubling "features" I did not ask for, it does look like a good game that will suck me in majorly. But it was not intended to replace GW 1 and will not. Traditional mmo players may find the character control during combat annoying; so I doubt GW 2 will eat up all other mmo. Good number of us traditional mmo players are lazy. We mostly just want to use the mouse. Even so GW 2 will be GoTY and will sell an immense number of units. Cannot wait!

jazilla · Dec 21, 2011, 04:39 PM // 16:39

RA is too much fun to abandon entirely. It's perfect for short bursts of play.