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freekedoutfish · Jan 05, 2007, 03:31 PM // 15:31

Im filled with confidence now. I like the idea...

/signed

...the question or issue I see is how would they transfer all your account date onto your computer. I suspect that information would be huge and in excess of a few gigabites.

The game content, they could release on a cd or dvd. But they obviously couldnt put peoples accounts onto cds for security and because of the numbers.

I question if they even could do this, because Anet has said on a few occassions that its impossible to single out one account from the database and manipulate it.

For instance when people are hacked or scammed.

So I expect if this was to happen, we would loose all your accounts and have to start a fresh.

Thomas.knbk · Jan 05, 2007, 04:05 PM // 16:05

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Originally Posted by Corth

If they do shut down gw1, I'm definitly buying gw2, as long as the graphics engine were to be updated. It's good as is, but I'd love to see what a.net could do with next gen tech!

In case you didn't know, the engine is being upgraded constantly. DirectX9 was implemented in an update some time ago, and likely the same will happen with DX10 and other technology updates. The graphics are up-to-date now and will stay up-to-date for as long as Arenanet continues to update GW. The only reason to make a GW2 would be a radical change in gameplay or if they need more money.

Mr_Cynical · Jan 05, 2007, 08:49 PM // 20:49

/signed if GW closes, but I think it is more likely that Anet will keep adding new DX snazziness for people with new computers, while retaining the faster-but-suckier option for those with older computers.

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Originally Posted by freekedoutfish

I question if they even could do this, because Anet has said on a few occassions that its impossible to single out one account from the database and manipulate it.

For instance when people are hacked or scammed.

So I expect if this was to happen, we would loose all your accounts and have to start a fresh.

They probably could actually. Anet can't manipulate one account in the database, but there is no reason why the client can't save a copy of the information it is accessing. For example, you can save 'build templates' from your Skills menu. There is no reason that I can see why Anet couldn't (given a OMGDOOMSDAY!!!!1!1one scenario) enable a saving of 'character template' containing inventory, quests and missions completed etc. I don't think that's likely though, if Anet needed more people buying GW they could always do a 360 port :P

KillaKarl · Jan 05, 2007, 09:41 PM // 21:41

i already suggested this idea earlier, cept i added the idea of letting us create OUR OWN servers

shardfenix · Jan 05, 2007, 09:58 PM // 21:58

A heightmap area the size of Lion's Arch takes up over 20 MB of space. downloading the maps is one thing, running them on your computer is the tricky part.

For one thing, GW servers will never go down. If people stop playing them and Anet decides not to release more expansions, there will be more than enough leftover server space fow people to play on.

ericdanie · Jan 06, 2007, 02:23 AM // 02:23

What's with these pessimistic topics? GW is young compared to a lot of MMORPGs around. UO has been around for more than 9 years. And GW does not seem to be going downhill, so this topic is useless at this time.

Tide to Go · Jan 06, 2007, 02:50 AM // 02:50

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Originally Posted by Aera

Wow, you have confidence Arenanet!

Ok, it will happen SOME day, but that's in like 10 years or more, so why worry about it now?

Also, before they shut it down, they'll probably start requiering monthly fees.

after all the games come out my guess is that we have 4 years to play with all the extra stuff in the game, since we dont have time to do it yet...... i say there will be 6 games in all there where 3 in a storyline might as well do three more for a new storyline.....and you say 10 years so......they are allowed to shut the servers down? I did not do that, if they do ima take them over start up some new games of guild wars WHOS WITH ME

Ishana · Apr 21, 2007, 05:37 AM // 05:37

/signed

/signed on behalf of my son *if i have one* :

Ishana Damari

[M]agna_[C]arta · Apr 21, 2007, 06:41 AM // 06:41

I think I have read that when Anet releases GW2 they will still prolong GW but no more Expansions and Chapters like they would just entertain Holiday Events and etc.

MithranArkanere · Apr 21, 2007, 11:54 AM // 11:54

I'd like that. But I think that, if done, would be done by third party GW fans.

OhCrapLions · Apr 22, 2007, 08:06 PM // 20:06

I dont know WHY it would shut down... Starcraft is still up. And hackers do this. But were not all hackers.

/signed

Eldin · Apr 22, 2007, 08:12 PM // 20:12

GW won't be closing soon. It is extremely successful and will remain that way. Look at Starcraft, WC3, and even Diablo. Still going fairly strong, and two of those games are 10+ years old now.

skretth · Apr 22, 2007, 11:04 PM // 23:04

i think they should release server code... since we can already logon to diff auth servers we can run our own!!!!!

=HT=Ingram · Apr 23, 2007, 12:40 AM // 00:40

If that day ever comes, and somehow I don't think it will be within the next decade at least... Anet would release a FDS for the server side with a client patch to connect to separate server IPs like when you connect to the alpha server now. If Anet didnt then the fans would. It would not be long before it would be out there. Indeed thousands play WoW on Free Dedicated Servers now, Illegally yes... but its there. So The same will be true of GW if their servers ever disappeared.

Its also worth noting that the FDS for WoW was part of the original beta of WoW, and Blizzard for whatever reason decided to not allow them anymore.

GW never had such a public release, but there is the Alpha server testbed and that is what would probably get leaked or released if that day ever came.

Again the liklyhood of that is so far in the furture at this point its not even a worry. Indeed I fully expect another expansion after GW:EN and after GW2 is released for GW 1. I figure Anet will want to keep that biannual income flowing, so they will setup some expansion schedule to allow for one expansion per version a year, and that will allow for two fan purchases per year one in summer one in winter...

If anet is smart that is how it will keep GW 1 and 2 active for a long time to come.

savage vapor 33 · Apr 23, 2007, 09:38 AM // 09:38

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Originally Posted by =HT=Ingram

If that day ever comes, and somehow I don't think it will be within the next decade at least... Anet would release a FDS for the server side with a client patch to connect to separate server IPs like when you connect to the alpha server now. If Anet didnt then the fans would. It would not be long before it would be out there. Indeed thousands play WoW on Free Dedicated Servers now, Illegally yes... but its there. So The same will be true of GW if their servers ever disappeared.

Its also worth noting that the FDS for WoW was part of the original beta of WoW, and Blizzard for whatever reason decided to not allow them anymore.

GW never had such a public release, but there is the Alpha server testbed and that is what would probably get leaked or released if that day ever came.

Again the liklyhood of that is so far in the furture at this point its not even a worry. Indeed I fully expect another expansion after GW:EN and after GW2 is released for GW 1. I figure Anet will want to keep that biannual income flowing, so they will setup some expansion schedule to allow for one expansion per version a year, and that will allow for two fan purchases per year one in summer one in winter...

If anet is smart that is how it will keep GW 1 and 2 active for a long time to come.

Agreed with everything.

N E D M · Oct 13, 2007, 04:36 AM // 04:36

bump for justice

Knight Othin Of War · Oct 13, 2007, 09:00 AM // 09:00

it's a good idea

/Signed

just one question though:

How do you propose we access our own chars since you haveto be logged in to access them ?

dargon · Oct 14, 2007, 01:02 AM // 01:02

jeez, now that's some thread necromancy, what is with the bump on threads that are nearly 10 months old. I've seen worse, but damn!

darkknightkain · Oct 14, 2007, 01:32 AM // 01:32

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Originally Posted by dargon

jeez, now that's some thread necromancy, what is with the bump on threads that are nearly 10 months old. I've seen worse, but damn!

Look on the bright side, he actually DID search the threads instead of making new theads.

Anyways, big /signed

Dean Harper · Oct 14, 2007, 01:33 AM // 01:33

/signed

they need to make GW playable offline anyway