Curse

SecUnder · Jun 26, 2011, 05:57 PM // 17:57

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Originally Posted by Neo Nugget

Well, what we did was get into two teams of 8 for the quest we were about to do. Basically, we were working for the Ministry of Purity to clear out the sewers beneath Kaineng of the Afflicted. It wasn't some huge line of quests that we got to play for hours on end. What we got was a small taste of the upcoming content. I do have to say though, that the Ministry of Purity NPCs had some amazing armor designs (that I unfortunately do not have a picture of :/ ).

Sounds awesome, maybe a possibility of Ministry of Purity Costumes. Looks like we will be tying up loose ends in the three sections of the continent, Imperial, Luxon, and Kurzick.

Verene · Jun 26, 2011, 06:09 PM // 18:09

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Originally Posted by Neo Nugget

Well, what we did was get into two teams of 8 for the quest we were about to do. Basically, we were working for the Ministry of Purity to clear out the sewers beneath Kaineng of the Afflicted. It wasn't some huge line of quests that we got to play for hours on end. What we got was a small taste of the upcoming content. I do have to say though, that the Ministry of Purity NPCs had some amazing armor designs (that I unfortunately do not have a picture of :/ ).

Thanks

And ooooh, can't wait to see those armor designs

syronj · Jun 26, 2011, 08:58 PM // 20:58

Well, Neo is the One and all.

Can you say if the Ministry armor is similar to samurai armor, or Chinese or something? Thanks again for the previous post.

melissa b · Jun 27, 2011, 12:39 AM // 00:39

Found some new info about winds of change....

"Oh, and to answer a point I keep seeing come up - the number of quests I threw out includes their Hard Mode versions. But the quests aren't just things like the bounty quests (go here and kill a boss, that's it.) They're all pretty fleshed out experiences, and a lot of them have an impact on the world (changing base spawns for zones after their completion, in some cases more than once.) There's also (non-mandatory) scenes hidden all over Cantha that come up after the completion of quests to help fill out the world, to make it feel more alive and reactive to the things you're doing. It's also something for the explorer types, without necessitating that you need to go to obscure locations to advance. I really want it to feel like we're putting out a significant piece of content, one that has its own story arc, and gets people really invested for the two parts to follow.

That's basically it for now, I wanted to make sure I'd expressed a proper appreciation to our fans. These are hectic times for me, in trying to coordinate the projects we're working on, supporting my team, and planning a wedding at the same time. I am thankful for every break and bit of sanity/fun that I can get. The big day is coming up on July 9th, and after that I'll be gone for two weeks - in someplace far, far sunnier than Washington. Over that honeymoon, I'll also be hitting my 6 year anniversary with ArenaNet - and I'm looking forward to many more. Maybe by then, we'll have fixed Shadowform! " http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/User:John_Stumme

*Darcy* · Jun 27, 2011, 12:54 AM // 00:54

Thanks, melissa b, for that quote from John's wiki page. I haven't checked it since Friday.

That's some great info about WoC. I really, really, can't wait for this.

And, John, I hope everything goes well on the big day. But if anything does go wrong, just remember that it won't seem so important in 50 years. Enjoy your honeymoon and come back as restored as possible.

Lishy · Jun 27, 2011, 12:57 AM // 00:57

I hope they include samurai armor and some sort of Kimono armor for the monks

It would look baddass on men, and beautiful on women!

Sorry, I know Cantha is based off of China and all, but this is my inner-weeaboo speaking out! I've wanted a Kimono in Guild Wars for a LONG time, and the closest we ever got was Canthan armor with its detached sleeves on monks!

And come on! Wouldn't it look baddass to wield a bow or Shinobi blade with the kimono? It'd be just like in my Japanese animes!!

Verene · Jun 27, 2011, 01:30 AM // 01:30

Cantha's actually based more on a mix of Japan and China.

And I hadn't seen that quote from John's wiki page, either - sounds awesome.

(and congrats on getting married, John!)

Lishy · Jun 27, 2011, 01:35 AM // 01:35

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Originally Posted by Verene

Cantha's actually based more on a mix of Japan and China.

And Tibet, for Shing Jea! :P

But I wonder what Stone Forest and Jade Sea is based off of?

Charlie Dayman · Jun 27, 2011, 01:45 AM // 01:45

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Originally Posted by Lishy

And Tibet, for Shing Jea! :P

But I wonder what Stone Forest and Jade Sea is based off of?

I'd say French Gothic for the Stone Forest and Kurzicks. Jade Sea seems more like a mish-mash of tribal and nomadic cultures. Would be interesting seeing costumes for each faction though. I'm personally hoping for some proper Sin armor

WOC is really sounding promising!

*Darcy* · Jun 27, 2011, 01:53 AM // 01:53

Luxon sort of based on Malaysia and South Seas area; Kurzick kind of Russian. In real world the two large areas on either side (North/South) of China/Japan.

StormDragonZ · Jun 27, 2011, 02:04 AM // 02:04

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They're all pretty fleshed out experiences, and a lot of them have an impact on the world (changing base spawns for zones after their completion, in some cases more than once.)

Calm Version: So does this mean once you complete it, possible vanquish spots may add or subtract enemies?

J3az · Jun 27, 2011, 02:10 AM // 02:10

I'm not too concerned about the costumes; I doubt it will be very "flashy" probably going to be Kurzick/Luxon/ Imperial army based. I'm more interested in the weapons and if they will go in the hall.

As far as more challenges in factions I think it wont be more challenging necessarily; just more mobs lol.

**cosyfiep** · Jun 27, 2011, 02:48 AM // 02:48

new armor would be FANTASTIC!! but yeah, costumes are more likely---still cant wait.

Swingline · Jun 27, 2011, 03:26 AM // 03:26

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Originally Posted by cosyfiep

new armor would be FANTASTIC!! but yeah, costumes are more likely---still cant wait.

Bleh, stupid costumes. I hope we get some interesting content and items.

-Makai- · Jun 27, 2011, 03:46 AM // 03:46

New NPC or costume?

Found this on the wiki's WoC talk page.

Charlie Dayman · Jun 27, 2011, 03:51 AM // 03:51

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Originally Posted by -Makai-

New NPC or costume?

Found this on the wiki's WoC talk page.

Heh, that looks like a design I made over on the Nolani board. Definitely looks like Kekai's work - seems we had the same idea for warrior armor.

Nice find.