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Giga_Gaia · Nov 01, 2009, 03:37 AM // 03:37

Cool, Anet has been pretty awesome lately. Another +1. Nice find, Inde

Though I have to say, why do some people always have to find the negative in everything? With all the crazy stuff that we hear about on the news nowadays, I would have thought that people would be delighted to hear some good news for once. Sure it might not have happened to you, but it does warm you up a bit no?

DragonRogue · Nov 01, 2009, 03:41 AM // 03:41

Footnote tho, I have read everything on her blog and it seems that Emily is doing well after the transplant and I am glad to hear that. I will continue to read up on her blog and wish her the very best luck in a full recovery. Our thoughts are with you.

/SIGNED I agree that the Beach should be named for her in GW2 and I also think there should be an NPC that is made to look like her somewhere nearby it.

]HM[ Sabre Wolf · Nov 01, 2009, 04:40 AM // 04:40

/signed on the Emily's Beach idea

Also, I commented the article to Regina in game, we happened to be in the same district tonight for the Mad King. Anyways, she said that Emily was very into Guild Wars and she asked a lot of good questions to the developers while she was there. She also said that it was a lot of fun for everyone.

upier · Nov 01, 2009, 08:02 AM // 08:02

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Originally Posted by Inde

Blades, are you under the impression that ArenaNet wrote that blog entry? This was done by Emily's family. I didn't hear about this story from ArenaNet. It was passed along to me and I decided to post and let the community know about it. ArenaNet hasn't advertised, spoken about or otherwise mentioned this good deed they did in any official capacity.

Please people, don't try to read more into it then what it was.

Look at the reaction this got.
It would be COMPLETELY unreasonable to assume that A.Net would not be aware of the positive effect such an action will have.
This IS PR.

Still, I would absolutely approve if more PR was conducted in this fashion. I would rather see A.Net waste the millions that they will waste for magazine and online space advertising GW2 on making people's trivial wishes come true. One kind of PR benefits A.Net only and this kind of PR benefits other people also.

Hyperventilate · Nov 01, 2009, 08:16 AM // 08:16

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Originally Posted by Inde

After lunch, they let her play Guild Wars 2, with a bunch of people in the office. It was a blast to play with the developers; at one point she said, "I wish there were some sticks on this beach." One of the developers rewrote the game to put sticks there. There were lots of laughs, and the team really enjoyed watching her play and seeing what she focused on.

Read all about Emily's story here: Emily's Heart Updates.

Am I the only one who will be looking out for those sticks?

This is a really awesome story and it warms my heart that A-net could fufill her wish.

I hope Emily gets well soon. Seems like an awesome girl to me.

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Originally Posted by DragonRogue

/SIGNED I agree that the Beach should be named for her in GW2 and I also think there should be an NPC that is made to look like her somewhere nearby it.

/Megasigned!

Akaraxle · Nov 01, 2009, 08:16 AM // 08:16

I was reading the full post and came across this:

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She told them the story of how Guild Wars helped her deal with her miserable reality of heart failure and living in the hospital by being able to retreat to a fantasy world.

That's good and all, but didn't she pick a pretty sucky game to be absorbed into community wise? I mean, I can't imagine how she'd feel being abused by other players in the same way every one of us has been at some point.

FengShuiDove · Nov 01, 2009, 09:22 AM // 09:22

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Originally Posted by Akaraxle

That's good and all, but didn't she pick a pretty sucky game to be absorbed into community wise? I mean, I can't imagine how she'd feel being abused by other players in the same way every one of us has been at some point.

Clearly she's either very good or has never played Monk, Warrior, or Assassin, the three professions who either have the most responsibility or the most stigma attached to them, often both.

Honestly, I'm just glad to hear that GW2 is in an actual playable condition.

Hooded Doom · Nov 01, 2009, 09:58 AM // 09:58

I take back all my previous /rage threads to do with uw nerfs.

GG arena net, this is an absolutely fantastic thing for you to have done

(btw anyone see the box of space hulk in the pic?

)

naughteblonde · Nov 01, 2009, 10:38 AM // 10:38

Little things like this cant help but remind you theres some wonderful people out in the world. +1 Faith in Humanity.
Well done Anet and thanks Inde - Ive no doubt players will make sure Emily becomes part of the GW2 lore so she will never be forgotten.

/so very signed for Emily's beach.

Queenie · Nov 01, 2009, 11:37 AM // 11:37

Heartwarming for sure.

/signed for Emily's Beach.

BenjZee · Nov 01, 2009, 11:49 AM // 11:49

this gives a warm glowing feeling inside

awww can't wait to screenshot my character next to the beach

Tzu · Nov 01, 2009, 12:21 PM // 12:21

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Originally Posted by DragonRogue

the Beach should be named for her in GW2 and I also think there should be an NPC that is made to look like her somewhere nearby it.

/signed!

Anet <3

BenjZee · Nov 01, 2009, 12:43 PM // 12:43

Her characters name or something similar, because some reason you can immagine her real name getting spammed from the heartless individiuals that use the internet.
The beach should have a really relaxing thoughful name and the sticks shall be made epic! im starting to think sticks in gw2>jump

hallomik · Nov 01, 2009, 01:45 PM // 13:45

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They asked her questions about what she liked and didn't, and she was very frank, and they took her criticisms along with her praise. She had a series of questions for them, which they answered with candor, even when the answer was, "I have no idea why we did that."

Who says Emily didn't ask about Shadow Form?

Thanks for linking the blog post, Inde. Made my morning.

Trub · Nov 01, 2009, 03:31 PM // 15:31

I am a supporter of the Make-A-Wish foundation here in Arizona.
I was thrilled to read about Emily's wish coming true!!
And yes, a beach named after her would be the cherry on top for Emily!!
Good works ANet...Good Works!

BlackSephir · Nov 01, 2009, 03:39 PM // 15:39

I don't see a reason why a location in GW2 should be named after her.

Aljasha · Nov 01, 2009, 03:51 PM // 15:51

rated a for awesome. thanks for the read and the best for you, emily.

also /signed the emily's beach petition.

bebe · Nov 01, 2009, 04:40 PM // 16:40

That's a very touching story.. Just shows how caring ArenaNet can be.. ^^;

Villnar Shadowbane · Nov 01, 2009, 05:24 PM // 17:24

This story made my day better! Thanks for doing this for Emily ArenaNet!

shoyon456 · Nov 01, 2009, 08:42 PM // 20:42

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Originally Posted by BlackSephir

I don't see a reason why a location in GW2 should be named after her.

Exactly, except I chose to elaborate which apparently means I'm a bad person. Many people who have played gw have probably passed on. The reason none of them got this opportunity is because this girl had an organization playing politics behind her. And as said before, whether it was publicized or not, Anet knows what kind of image this is setting and its not completely altruistic. The fact that the mom basically advertised GW2 doesn't help.

We can't go around naming places just because someone is having IRL problems. The thread about the pikenite person dying was moved and closed, if I remember correctly, because it didn't sit right to cross real life and the game like that. If we were to name a place in-game after someone, it should be someone that is well-known within the community. Did anyone actually know this girl in-game a substantial length of time before the article? Perseverance does not equal worthiness.