Curse

Synncial77 · Jun 06, 2005, 11:15 PM // 23:15

Well, all I know is that if they came out with an expansion next week I'd buy it at full price.

Ninna · Jun 06, 2005, 11:44 PM // 23:44

Guild Wars info from E3
http://www.gwonline.net/page.php?p=142

http://www.mmorpg.com/showFeature.cf...00,49697 2953

Swampgirl Inez · Jun 06, 2005, 11:46 PM // 23:46

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Originally Posted by ShadowMaster

How many people are wondering how in the world can I play this for over a month and just be getting to Sanctum??

LOL, I've just gotten to Borlis Pass. In a way, I like taking it slow. I wasted hours and hours in my last game because I always felt I HAD to be there to keep up my maintenance and resources. With GW, I can play whenever I want and still have a life outside my computer chair.

WeiPing · Jun 07, 2005, 12:17 AM // 00:17

Errr...bet/hope it doesn't cost $50.

Ginko · Jun 07, 2005, 12:20 AM // 00:20

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Originally Posted by WeiPing

Errr...bet/hope it doesn't cost $50.

Why shouldn't it? The next chapter of Guild Wars will have the same amount of content as the release version, and anyways, would you prefer to spend a monthly fee instead?

Here you pay fees to get content...

In the rest of the MMO world, you pay to keep your account alive...

--Ginko

Shagsbeard · Jun 07, 2005, 12:29 AM // 00:29

I sure hope they add PvP content. I've got enough PvE content to keep my characters exploring for quite some time. I'd really like to see some growth in the PvP area for different rewards. PvP seems kind of pointless so far. I realize you can't make a character "better". That way lies madness. But there could be skillpoints granted, or unlocking skills. We really need more to fight over.

Burem · Jun 07, 2005, 12:31 AM // 00:31

The expansion pack shouldn't require a 50$ fee unless they are adding as many features as are available in release. And redoing the graphics/sound as well as all the combat systems and everything else. Development fees are alot lower for an expansion even if it has as much 'content'.

WeiPing · Jun 07, 2005, 12:34 AM // 00:34

I didn't spend $50 just on content, I spent it on gameplay. Unless the expansion adds quite a bit to the gameplay, which I'm guessing it won't, then the value of the core gameplay is lost. $30 for content sounds pretty reasonable, but for $50 I expect more than just content.

Eclair · Jun 07, 2005, 12:39 AM // 00:39

If the expansion pack comes with 25 more missions, a map the size of the original, more skills, more armor sprites, new gameplay mechanics...etc

I'll buy the collector's edition of it XD (provided they give better bonus than "divine aura" next time)

Icarium · Jun 07, 2005, 12:42 AM // 00:42

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Originally Posted by WeiPing

Errr...bet/hope it doesn't cost $50.

really? i would in an instant . . .its simple yet deep , damn pretty, and almost scary fun! considering how on top of things Anets been, and the amount of game ive seen (im at Elona Reach) , i would'nt even flinch if the content was on par with what they have now

i wouldnt mind another character spot though

Darkest Dawn · Jun 07, 2005, 02:06 AM // 02:06

I wouldn't mind raising the level cap a few with each expansion as well....

QTFsniper · Jun 07, 2005, 04:15 AM // 04:15

I personally hope not to hear of expansions in a while. If they pump out expansions like... after 1-2 months after a game is out, the cost might be more than a real p2p mmorpg. There' still alot of stuff to explore in this current game... i dont know why everyone is worked up

Icarium · Jun 07, 2005, 05:46 AM // 05:46

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Originally Posted by QTFsniper

I personally hope not to hear of expansions in a while. If they pump out expansions like... after 1-2 months after a game is out, the cost might be more than a real p2p mmorpg. There' still alot of stuff to explore in this current game... i dont know why everyone is worked up

well said this is true

Deagol · Jun 07, 2005, 07:15 AM // 07:15

I take their "same amount of content" literally. 25 new missions, at least 50 new explorable areas filled with quests plus some new quests in the old areas to hint at the new content. Double he number of skills, some of the skills should be for old profesions, some for new profesions. Double the amount of character customization (a new race would do that). Double the number of items. And so on.

It should still be less than US$50 as we have already paid for the game engine once.

It will take a year before the expansion is out. The official schedule is "first half of 2006" which means June at earliest. Just like 28 April was "first quarter 2005".

Ninna · Jun 12, 2005, 10:54 PM // 22:54

http://www.pixelrage.com/mesmerize/fansitefriday/46/

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Will expansion packs offer new features and functionality or are expansions limited to fresh content and more options?

I asked Mike O'Brien about this, and he explained that our philosophy is that new features will be free and new content will usually have a cost.

So features will be rolled out in our free Game Updates and content will be offered in our upcoming chapters. Mike said that features are things that improve or expand functionality. Examples of features would be account storage, chat or trade improvements, or such features as Observer Mode. And as mentioned, features will be included in a Live Update between chapters because they are part of the engine, and we are constantly improving that.

Chapters, on the other hand, will offer new content. This will include a new storyline, new regions, new skills, new possible strategies, new PvP options, and a whole bunch of other great things. Chapter 2 is going to be so exciting that we are not going to hold engine improvements in order to encourage you to buy Chapter 2.

We will give you the new engine improvements for free, as they are developed, with confidence that you will buy Chapter 2 for the great new content that it will offer.

Old Dood · Jun 12, 2005, 11:14 PM // 23:14

$50.00 dollars? Seems fair since we are not paying a monthly fee. I give ArenaNet credit for trying something different. I am sure they are learning as well as we are. They have responded to problems in the game with patches and are promising more. Granted allot of players are not happy with what has come from them...could they do better? I for one am happy with the results so far. Also they have even responded in this forum. I tip my hat to them for that. There is only one game now that I would play instead. That would be Civ 4. there is no way to make everyone happy...just can't be done. I have learned to accept what we have now and be glad we have it. Now if ArenaNet would just make me a In-Game Mod it would be perfect.

I would clean up allot of lag time by kicking out the rude,vulger,offensive players.