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Divinitys Creature · Jul 06, 2005, 11:13 AM // 11:13

The whole game loading, patching, streaming and networking mechanics of this game is brilliant.

Tactical-Dillusions · Jul 06, 2005, 11:23 AM // 11:23

They probably just forgot to add it. I can see a patch coming now, rofl.

Vynn · Jul 06, 2005, 11:24 AM // 11:24

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Originally Posted by Vilaptca

Nope, I log in everyday with 17. Not sure how or why? I've had this account since beta, so maybe the 15 limit was added later.

Prove it! Tell us your password

Seriously tho'... fast launch and fast shutdown! What more do you need??

arnansnow · Jul 06, 2005, 11:38 AM // 11:38

The only speed problem I have with guild wars, is when there is a major update, I can't logon for around an hour after the patch.

Gara · Jul 06, 2005, 11:43 AM // 11:43

Try typing your password, minus the last 2 letters, see if it accepts it. If it does, you've been typing 2 extra letters this whole time ^_^

Ellestar · Jul 06, 2005, 12:08 PM // 12:08

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Originally Posted by DarrenJasper

Yeah, to say nothing of the real asshole games that don't even let you skip through them. FOX Interactive comes to mind...

EA too. Stupid corporations, they think that i have nothing to do other than to look at their crappy logos.

Drakharran Zealot · Jul 06, 2005, 12:27 PM // 12:27

You type "-password=[password here]" at the end of 'Target' on your shortcut propreties and your in in less than 10 seconds. At least, if you have only one account.

spiritofcat · Jul 06, 2005, 12:34 PM // 12:34

Wow, that's awesome Drakharran, insecure, but awesome none the less.

Arvydas · Jul 06, 2005, 04:24 PM // 16:24

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Originally Posted by Drakharran Zealot

You type "-password=[password here]" at the end of 'Target' on your shortcut propreties and your in in less than 10 seconds. At least, if you have only one account.

what about account name?

this is insecure. your password is right there in the shortcut properties.

Talesin Darkbriar · Jul 06, 2005, 04:27 PM // 16:27

Startup screen nothing; EQ2 actually implements commercial products from within the game - pizzahut is already there; and so too will be SOE's own "farm site" where players can purchase platinum, items and accounts for real world money...
I forgot, why did I cancel my account with them again?

DarrenJasper · Jul 06, 2005, 04:42 PM // 16:42

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Originally Posted by Talesin Darkbriar

Startup screen nothing; EQ2 actually implements commercial products from within the game - pizzahut is already there; and so too will be SOE's own "farm site" where players can purchase platinum, items and accounts for real world money...
I forgot, why did I cancel my account with them again?

Oh yeah. I cancelled the day the /pizza command went in. They've become completely shameless.

Mormegil · Jul 06, 2005, 05:07 PM // 17:07

Not only a positive post-a positive THREAD from DarrenJasper? That means the world can change!!

Apart from that, hell yes, I'm totally with the OP on this one. I was a bit surprised at first, I remember I thought "huh, why don't they show their logo? Are they a second hand company?".

Kudos to Anet once more.

It seems to me that most games are strictly designed by developers and never really get in touch with the player, not to mention the casual player. Guild Wars seems designed by experienced players for other players.

Xonic · Jul 06, 2005, 05:32 PM // 17:32

Yeah, GW's initial load time, between maps load time, and even the UNLOAD time are fast! why is fast unload time important?

SJG · Jul 06, 2005, 06:25 PM // 18:25

The funny thing about logos and intros is that there is usually some way of switching them off with a command line argument. Even the developers - who you might have thought would get a nice, warm, fuzzy feeling from seeing their logo up in lights - get sick of them and put in a way to switch them off.

DarrenJasper · Jul 06, 2005, 07:27 PM // 19:27

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Originally Posted by Mormegil

Not only a positive post-a positive THREAD from DarrenJasper? That means the world can change!!

I know! What's come over me today??

Actually I was visited by the spirit of Guild Wars future. He said if I didn't knock it off and stop making girls cry he would break my Spoons of the World collection.

Family Draconis · Jul 06, 2005, 07:42 PM // 19:42

you're right, that is amazing. i noticed it too, but i just took it for granted.

thank you, Guild Wars, for making our lives less commercial.

Drakharran Zealot · Jul 06, 2005, 07:45 PM // 19:45

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Originally Posted by Arvydas

what about account name?

this is insecure. your password is right there in the shortcut properties.

Yeah, imagine I'm a hacker spying on my own system. "Wow shiny little helmet, I MUST check its propreties.".

Besides, they don't know my account name, you can't have one without the other. You can say the same about your account name being listed anywhere on your harddrive "insecure".

johnisme · Jul 06, 2005, 08:43 PM // 20:43

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Originally Posted by Ikinsey

I personally can't think of another game where you click through ads or other company logos to log in... Mind enlightening me?

Tiger Woods 2004.

nechronius · Jul 06, 2005, 08:51 PM // 20:51

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Originally Posted by Ikinsey

I personally can't think of another game where you click through ads or other company logos to log in... Mind enlightening me?

American McGee's Alice. I just started playing it to help waste more of my Time since I've completed the PvE portion with 3 chars and needed a break.

This game was released in 2000. It takes several seconds for the screen to go black. Several seconds before I get the smiling Cheshire Cat on the screen. Several more seconds watching the flashy "EA Games" logo on the screen. Several more seconds watching the "Rogue Entertainment" stained glass looking logo to go away. And then finally getting the main options screen.

And none of it cancellable. It's not so much that the 15 or so seconds you are forced to watch is that much of an effort. It really isn't. But watching the same damn thing over and over again each Time you load up the game without possibility of interruption can get annoying. Especially when Guild Wars loads in under 3 seconds and another 3 seconds to get into the game after clicking on a character.

Xonic · Jul 06, 2005, 09:13 PM // 21:13

Try EverQuest.

patch screen -> agreement screen -> log in screen -> random "pre-order the new expension NOW or your characters will burn in hell!!!1!" pop-up -> server select screen -> character select -> mintue-long loading screen

almost all of the above screens have SoE or EQ logo on it just in case you forget what game you are loading up since it takes so long...