Curse

scylex · Mar 06, 2007, 05:35 AM // 05:35

how come the Japaneses guildwars site gets a Gwen-chan to explain the game to new players and we don't? I want a Gwen-chan darn it. See I took a screeny of the site and they have a cute little Gwen-chan all to themselves. it's not fair!!!

Durik Lakmor · Mar 06, 2007, 05:44 AM // 05:44

I want a mini Gwen-chan!

FelixCarter · Mar 06, 2007, 05:45 AM // 05:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by scylex

how come the Japaneses guildwars site gets a Gwen-chan to explain the game to new players and we don't?

>.>

*Edited and cleansed*

<.<

Actually, I've taken a look at the different Guild Wars websites for other countries and there's some stuff they don't post on the American website for some reason. Who knows?

Livingston · Mar 06, 2007, 05:58 AM // 05:58

Keep it clean please.

Livingston

Lord-UWR · Mar 06, 2007, 05:59 AM // 05:59

Is there really a point to this article to start with?

Knightsaber Sith · Mar 06, 2007, 06:17 AM // 06:17

Because Japan enjoys cute little anime characters whilst to the rest of the world; the cute little girl trying to explain the game would likely turn a lot of people away from the game 'cause it wouldn't seem like a serious game for mature people.

scylex · Mar 06, 2007, 06:21 AM // 06:21

Why does everyone always have to bring reality into my crazy guildwars soak world?

Durik Lakmor · Mar 06, 2007, 06:47 AM // 06:47

heh Knightsaber does make a genuine point. I love anime but most americans want "manly' cartoons like Transformers and GI Joes (like them too, old ones anyway).

divinechancellor · Mar 06, 2007, 06:54 AM // 06:54

Hey if i wanted to play a game that looked like anime i'd be playing some game like maplestory. Cough* L.A.M.E.

MirageMaster · Mar 06, 2007, 08:55 AM // 08:55

I still want Gwen-chan!

freekedoutfish · Mar 06, 2007, 09:09 AM // 09:09

Possibly because of the huge culteral variations between the east and west.

Japanese and Chinese things tend to have the whole Manga feel to them, and generally involve alot of school-girl-esc looking girls. I expect the entire Japanese website has that Manga feel to it and I also expect thats why we have a school-girl-esc looking Gwen on the website to apeal to the boys.

(So so so so creepy on so many levels)

I couldn't imagine a cutesy, cartoon Gwen fitting into the style of the europe or American website. Could you?

Then again, if we had an artisticly rendered Gwen who looked like the rest of the art on the european and American website, then I'm all for it.

But please god, no Manga Gwens dressed like school girls on our website.

Sagius Truthbarron · Mar 06, 2007, 09:11 AM // 09:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Knightsaber Sith

Because Japan enjoys cute little anime characters whilst to the rest of the world; the cute little girl trying to explain the game would likely turn a lot of people away from the game 'cause it wouldn't seem like a serious game for mature people.

I wouldn't say its such a problem with maturity as it is with western masculine ego. People in the western world are so afraid of being childish, but they end up turning to entertainment and mindsets that are anything but mature. Its funny. I think T. S. Eliot said something about that.

I, on the other hand, WOULD GIVE MY LEFT HAND OR MY LEGS FOR A MINI GWEN CHAN!!!

WOOOOOO! GO MINI GWEN CHAN!

But I'd settle for Gwen Chan on the website.

-Err, C S. Lewis

Etta · Mar 06, 2007, 09:16 AM // 09:16

Never mind about Gwen, what with that pig? lol Just look at it! made me laugh so hard my workmate wonder what's going on? lol

carlokes · Mar 06, 2007, 09:16 AM // 09:16

Im dunno.....your hardly see Varesh and Gwen is like....half of her....I dont wish to have a micro-pet, but a mini-pet.

Redfeather1975 · Mar 06, 2007, 09:42 AM // 09:42

Yeah, what's with the hog.
So far there's been several things in the Guild Wars chapters about hogs that look fantastic. Does anyone at Anet show or breed hogs on the side?
Are there even such things as professional hog shows?

BTW, Gwen really needs a pair of shoes. There's pointy sticks and rocks out there. How can a character who doesn't take precautions with feet safety be expected to train new players adequately.

Sagius Truthbarron · Mar 06, 2007, 10:34 AM // 10:34

I think its the year of the Pig or something.

Knightsaber Sith · Mar 06, 2007, 10:37 AM // 10:37

Yeah but there were two quests and one mission bonus in Prophecies that focused on hogs, and Prophecies was released two years before the year of the pig. Someone over at Anet must have some kind of pig fixation, bacon on the brain >_< ......

RTSFirebat · Mar 06, 2007, 10:40 AM // 10:40

Somehow I just don't think a anime girl with a massive head and oversized eyes would really make me want to save Ascalon from the Charr and kill Abbadon.

In otherwords, we don't need it.

Gusnana1412 · Mar 06, 2007, 11:30 AM // 11:30

I'm supporting the OP

My Reason: I'm playing to refresh my mind from real life, for me cartoonist style (manga/japanese style not western/America style) will remind me that I'm here playing for fun ^^.

MirkoTeran · Mar 06, 2007, 12:15 PM // 12:15

Like we don't have enough kids in game without Gwen Chan...