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Mordakai · Mar 21, 2007, 07:12 PM // 19:12

Wow - Hall of Monuments provide unique companions, equipment, miniatures, titles, etc.

This is better than I thought it would be... guess I need to get some titles or something....

I'm excited about Guild Wars 2. I'm excited about the Beta (missed the original Beta), excited about the new races, even excited about the persistant bits.

InfernalSuffering · Mar 21, 2007, 07:13 PM // 19:13

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Originally Posted by C2K

World pvp sounds like alliance battles to the 10th power. Where will the skill in that be?? Anyone that is learned in pvp knows tha alliance battles require little to no skill to participate in. Theres no synergy involved whatsoever. Is that what we can expect from this "world" pvp?

The reason that alliance battles require little to no skill to participate in(at least according to you) is because at most you can have a guild group of 4 working together. If I read it right in World PvP you can hop in and out whenever you want to with unlimited amounts of people. If thats true (not 100%) then you could have an entire 100 person guild join at the same time. Assuming that the skill structure was the same, you could have synergy between 100 skill bars. That would be amazing.

And as for Gaile's comment. She said that

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Originally Posted by Gaile Gray

access to unique companions, equipment, miniatures, titles, etc.

This seems to hint to me that there WILL be the same classes seeing as I dont think it would be easy to make warrior armor equipable on a new class. I automatically seem to include weapons in the etc. part of that quote which seems to me that attributes will be the same. I dont have much of an opinion on this but thats just my 10 cents.

The Legg · Mar 21, 2007, 07:15 PM // 19:15

Great news about the inheritance, worked too hard on my pve and pvp titles to have hated to see them wasted. Just hope it works out this way.
Well bring on Eye of the North and lets see what we can transfer over.

>< crosses fingers ><

Gregslot · Mar 21, 2007, 07:35 PM // 19:35

I do feel sad that ill have to give up on my character, and everything, i do feel that it is useless to continue playing with my characters now, ill just play once in a while to play arenas and etc.

I imagined they would add a feature that you could take your character to Gw2, since both games belong to the same universe (not like Final Fantasy for example).
I gave an idea that after beating Eye of the North one god would come to you and say that you are no longer required at this time, and that they would require your aid once more 200 years later.

But that can be a little complicated, since the game will no longer be based on level 20 charaters, probably will no longer have the same armor level, status, mechanics.
At the end, you will only take your skin and your name, your items and etc will be useless.
Might be too much work for something so... replaceble.

The Ernada · Mar 21, 2007, 07:38 PM // 19:38

I'm sure everyone has some attachment to their GW characters so it's understandable why they dont want to leave them behind. I dont want to either BUT I can completely live with starting fresh and actually look forward to it.

I just hope that while a lot of things are different than also there are things that are the same from GW. I hope they bring back all the professions from GW. I hope the way each profession plays is similar. I'd hate to see any of the professions changed so drastically that it's no longer the version we saw from GW.

Basically, I'd like to be playing a new improved GW rather than a completely different GW.

Shanaeri Rynale · Mar 21, 2007, 07:47 PM // 19:47

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Originally Posted by Gaile Gray

Here's some good news for you guys.

We do completely understand that you want to keep your character names. After all, character names are a special part of your Guild Wars experience. So you'll be happy to know that yes, your character name will be reserved for you. If you link a Guild Wars 2 character to a Guild Wars character, the GW2 character will inherit the GW character’s accomplishments, as recorded in your Hall of Monuments. The Hall of Monuments, available through Guild Wars: Eye of the North, will provide access to unique companions, equipment, miniatures, titles, etc. that can’t be obtained any other way in GW2.

Thanks Gaile, thats fantastic news.

How does the name reservation thing work. E.g My GW account has a character called Shanaeri Rynale on it. Does that mean that no one else can use that name in GW2 UNLESS it's linked to a GW1 account with a character of that name.

Also Are guild name going to be reserved in the same way. E.g you cant create a guild of the same name unless you are the guild leader in GW 1 of that guild.

Thirdly, How will your hall of monuments be updated. If I got an extra title on Shan, would that be reflected in resurrected Shan? Same goes for the minature of your character. Does it change armor according to the last saved state of a GW 1 char. Or do you have to 'lock' a GW char so it has a fixed state and appearance?

One final question. All the goodies mini-shans etc, are they only going to be in GW2 or can we use them in GWeN

Dougal Kronik · Mar 21, 2007, 08:10 PM // 20:10

Well playing a new game, which GW2 will be means starting over.

I think it is incredibly generous of Anet to even include the Hall of Monuments for GW:EN, something they've done only for the current players.

milias · Mar 21, 2007, 08:16 PM // 20:16

My question is, will GW2 be as casual-player friendly as GW1?

Kisuro · Mar 21, 2007, 08:17 PM // 20:17

Actually, after thinking some more I find even the idea of transfering the titles somewhat less appealing than before. I was looking forward to starting fresh, without any disadvantages. But if titles gained through fame are going to transfer over there will be rank discrimination right from the start.

fabiola · Mar 21, 2007, 08:20 PM // 20:20

If you have more then one guild wars account will you be able to link multiple accounts to one guild wars 2 account via the hall of monuments. Also will your minipets on your character transfer as well?

thelegendozelda · Mar 21, 2007, 08:21 PM // 20:21

The only way this game can be "new and fresh" is if EVERYTHING that doesnt effect something is left behind, other wise things will up happen just like the above post

Kisuro · Mar 21, 2007, 08:26 PM // 20:26

What I'm scared of is the elitism taht might be in GW2 right from the start. I figured I'd do some PvP at the beginning, to get the GW2 equivalent of rank 3. But i fear that i might meet people with PvP titles gained in GW, who will already be in their small, closed world. "You played GW? What rank were you? 2? Lolololz, you teh n00bz0r, get out of our group".

Jecht Scye · Mar 21, 2007, 09:23 PM // 21:23

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Originally Posted by Gaile Gray

Here's some good news for you guys.

We do completely understand that you want to keep your character names. After all, character names are a special part of your Guild Wars experience. So you'll be happy to know that yes, your character name will be reserved for you. If you link a Guild Wars 2 character to a Guild Wars character, the GW2 character will inherit the GW character’s accomplishments, as recorded in your Hall of Monuments. The Hall of Monuments, available through Guild Wars: Eye of the North, will provide access to unique companions, equipment, miniatures, titles, etc. that can’t be obtained any other way in GW2.

I like the whole idea of building a "family history" for my characters in The Hall of Monuments. With the timespan between Guild Wars: Eye of the North and Guild Wars 2, the whole idea that other players have suggested--passing things (even names) down "through the family" and so forth--is cool!

Woot! I get to keep Jecht Scye!

Question: I know this has already been answered somewhere, I forget where though. What is the time difference between GW: EN and GW2 in terms of the storyline?

Kisuro · Mar 21, 2007, 09:30 PM // 21:30

100 or 200 years IIRC. I so want to be able to revisit some places ex. Ascalon, and see what became of them.

Jadi Lontres · Mar 21, 2007, 09:41 PM // 21:41

I feel very sad that I have to give up my characters, especially my Necromancer. I have enjoyed playing my characters 20 months ago and I will continue to enjoy playing them until GW2 comes out. I do wish I can continue playing because I can't see myself not playing my chars but I am willing to try new things and continue playing until the servers die.

I am happy that I don't have to worry about my game name going up for grabs once GW2 is released. I look forward to what's in store for GW2 but as for the immediate future, I have my eye on GW:EN. I am glad that we get to have one more expansion before I start over and will be looking forward for the beta.

One problem that I am always worried about is the elitism mentioned in the previous posts. Then again, elitism is everywhere, my motto is: it is not how long you have played the game, it's how you play the game that counts!

EatMoreCarbs · Mar 21, 2007, 09:48 PM // 21:48

I would be so happy if we could visit Ascalon, restored. Not "post-apocalyptic" kinda thing. With lush grass, like presearing. Im very excited to see what Tyria will look like in a couple hundred years. Maybe we will have primitive rifles, cannons, devices? (crazy dwarves :P ) I am VERY excited for GW2, as what i have read, it seems perfect to me.

The Legg · Mar 21, 2007, 09:52 PM // 21:52

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Originally Posted by Kisuro

What I'm scared of is the elitism taht might be in GW2 right from the start. I figured I'd do some PvP at the beginning, to get the GW2 equivalent of rank 3. But i fear that i might meet people with PvP titles gained in GW, who will already be in their small, closed world. "You played GW? What rank were you? 2? Lolololz, you teh n00bz0r, get out of our group".

I pity you I really do. To have such a small minded view of the gw pvp community. Sure there are a few bad eggs that give pvpers a bad name but why should the rest of us be deprived of our hard earned titles? I, like many others, have worked hard and long to get the tiger and sure we may not be able to emote in gw2 but just because you are scared of grouping with imature gamers doesn't mean the rest of us should suffer.
There is nothing stopping you from entering the pvp environment and progressing, build a decent friends list etc. Most pvpers started exactly the same way, working through different groups until finding the right people to play with. The same will be true for gw2, just because people you may party with are imature does not mean you cant pvp. It just means you dont group with those people again.
It takes time and effort, not just in the skills you use but the people you interact with.

Age · Mar 21, 2007, 10:08 PM // 22:08

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Originally Posted by thelegendozelda

Hello,

I would like everyone to share how they feel about moving from GW1 to GW2, without there current characters.

Do you feel it is useless to keep going for that cetain title?
That set of FoW armor? (or other armor)

Useless to gain any more fame, glad points, anything?

Or.

Are you happy that now everyone will have a chance to "start fresh"

New titles to get (guessing)
Better pvp(guessing)
better PVE(guessing)

EDIT: AS FOXBAT STATES BELOW, this isnt a poll, or speculation thread, this is FACT from the recent PC gamer Information

You better believe it as I still want FoW armour for my Monk and other sets who maybe from Eye of the North for some of my other characters as well.I saw a Monk that look exactly like mine with FoW armour and it looked good so Yes I do.I will keep doing the exact somethings as I am now in GW1 I may even when I get a chance to so GvG in GW1.I would imagine that would still be going on and what ever else I want to do.

When it comes to GW2 it is a good thing I can't take my chars over as to a balancing issues with armour and skills etc if you ever chose to go back to GW1 anyway I will wait and see.I do hope that there is open beta like last time in 04/05 of beta testing.Then I will be in a better position to Judge GW2 like I did with GW1.

Arena Net better update the content for GW1 from time to time and not forget about it like they said no content for Prophecies after Factions and then Nightfall came out.There is room for improvements for both games so they better keep it up.

I would have to sat a lot of ppl around here are taking things way out pf proportion as to GW2 is concerned just sit back and enjoy GW as GW2 is not even here yet.I am really looking forward to EoN though. Be

Knightsaber Sith · Mar 21, 2007, 10:14 PM // 22:14

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Originally Posted by Gaile Gray

The Hall of Monuments, available through Guild Wars: Eye of the North, will provide access to unique companions, equipment, miniatures, titles, etc. that can’t be obtained any other way in GW2.

Hooray for minis continuing into GW2!

leeky baby · Mar 21, 2007, 10:14 PM // 22:14

I hope there will be a pvp only package....

i cba with pve again