Does Guild Wars 1 still get updates - Guild Wars Forums

Heapey · Nov 12, 2008, 08:27 AM // 08:27

i wanted to know if guild wars 1 still gets updates like new quests e.t.c

**Marty Silverblade** · Nov 12, 2008, 08:31 AM // 08:31

New quests, not really, but there's a much anticipated update coming tomorrow. It's going to be big. Events like Wintersday (christmas) come around aswell, which provide some quests that aren't usually available, and cool stuff starts dropping aswell, etc.

Anet really only has a regular monthly update to adjust skills now, they're putting most of their efforts towards GW2.

Heapey · Nov 12, 2008, 08:34 AM // 08:34

ok thanks because im new to game not sure about alot of things so thanks....

Rothan Celt · Nov 12, 2008, 09:35 AM // 09:35

Whats this 'big event' thing thats going on? o.o i really need to pay more attention to wiki.

Numa Pompilius · Nov 12, 2008, 09:43 AM // 09:43

The last new quest would be the M.O.X. quests I guess.

Luminarus · Nov 12, 2008, 10:25 AM // 10:25

Rothan, its basically a title balance that is hopefully going to address alot of the issues that everyone has been QQing about recently.

jonnieboi05 · Nov 12, 2008, 10:55 AM // 10:55

yes, GW still gets frequent updates. we are scheduled for "possibly one of the biggest updates GW has seen" (quoted from lindsey; an aNet dev working with the live-team for GW 1) tomorrow, if i recall correctly.

~LeNa~

Nanood · Nov 12, 2008, 11:13 AM // 11:13

Calm down everyone. It might be big in notes and technical side but Regina has stated it's getting a lot of undeserved hype as an update.

To the OP. GW1 gets all the updates that affect the gameplay but I'd say the ship has probably sailed on the question of new content. If you want new content and can afford it that's what the new campaigns are for

jonnieboi05 · Nov 12, 2008, 12:12 PM // 12:12

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Originally Posted by Nanood

Calm down everyone. It might be big in notes and technical side but Regina has stated it's getting a lot of undeserved hype as an update.

and regina is not the one busting her ass all day everyday for 10+ hours daily to write the codes or decide on things to "update". imo she has no right to comment and say "it's getting too much hype for such an update"

gaile > regina always and forever.

~LeNa~

*Darcy* · Nov 12, 2008, 01:50 PM // 13:50

1. "I started writing the update notes the other day and I think this might be one of the largest set of update notes we have ever done" http://www.wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/U...urdock/Journal

2. Regina is doing her job, by trying to head off the screaming by players who read selectively or listen to uninformed comments from other players, when the update itself is not as large as the community is now expecting.

Back On Topic: ArenaNet is still actively supporting the game. They do not intend to add any major content to the existing game, as they are looking forward to GW2. They have assigned several people to GW (including Lindsey, who has become the spokesperson) and continue to balance skills and run the holiday events.

As a promotion for the new combined edition released in Sept., they added the M.O.X. hero and associated quest and the Fire Imp Summoning Stone.

With their Free-to-Play system, ANet only makes money if new games are purchased or new content such as the Bonus Mission Pack. Therefore I wouldn't be surprised to see additional promotional content in the future.

Rikku Fantasia · Nov 12, 2008, 06:08 PM // 18:08

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Originally Posted by JonnieBoi05

and regina is not the one busting her ass all day everyday for 10+ hours daily to write the codes or decide on things to "update". imo she has no right to comment and say "it's getting too much hype for such an update"

gaile > regina always and forever.

~LeNa~

i wonder if she is aware her current job is up for grabs. she has done a bad job as a cm and lot of complaints and recently there was a job opening for a cm spot.

Rikku Fantasia · Nov 12, 2008, 06:10 PM // 18:10

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Originally Posted by Darcy

1. "I started writing the update notes the other day and I think this might be one of the largest set of update notes we have ever done" http://www.wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/U...urdock/Journal

2. Regina is doing her job, by trying to head off the screaming by players who read selectively or listen to uninformed comments from other players, when the update itself is not as large as the community is now expecting.

Back On Topic: ArenaNet is still actively supporting the game. They do not intend to add any major content to the existing game, as they are looking forward to GW2. They have assigned several people to GW (including Lindsey, who has become the spokesperson) and continue to balance skills and run the holiday events.

As a promotion for the new combined edition released in Sept., they added the M.O.X. hero and associated quest and the Fire Imp Summoning Stone.

With their Free-to-Play system, ANet only makes money if new games are purchased or new content such as the Bonus Mission Pack. Therefore I wouldn't be surprised to see additional promotional content in the future.

ummm you might wanna listen to the pax interview with izzy and 1 other dev in the coming months there will be new lore missions and quests ect. added to gw1

*Darcy* · Nov 12, 2008, 06:42 PM // 18:42

@Rikku - and I bet it will be tied to a marketing promotion of some kind.

They need to sell units to make money. I am not knocking ArenaNet - great game, great company - but they are a business and need to make a profit to pay the salaries. They give us a lot for free, but I don't want them to go out of business or have to lay off people.

By major content, I meant another expansion the size of Eye of the North.

Rikku Fantasia · Nov 12, 2008, 11:40 PM // 23:40

ah okay darcy was just letting everyone know wha5 was said at the pax interview and i agree a major expac is needed

Winston · Nov 12, 2008, 11:49 PM // 23:49

I'd love to see another Sorrow's Furnace like update.

I know, wishful thinking.

Nov 12, 2008, 08:27 AM // 08:27	#1
Heapey Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Nov 2008	Does Guild Wars 1 still get updates i wanted to know if guild wars 1 still gets updates like new quests e.t.c

Nov 12, 2008, 08:31 AM // 08:31	#2
Marty Silverblade Administrator Join Date: Jun 2006	New quests, not really, but there's a much anticipated update coming tomorrow. It's going to be big. Events like Wintersday (christmas) come around aswell, which provide some quests that aren't usually available, and cool stuff starts dropping aswell, etc. Anet really only has a regular monthly update to adjust skills now, they're putting most of their efforts towards GW2. __________________

Nov 12, 2008, 01:50 PM // 13:50	#10
Darcy Never Too Old Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rhode Island where there are no GW contests Guild: Order of First Profession: W/R	1. "I started writing the update notes the other day and I think this might be one of the largest set of update notes we have ever done" http://www.wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/U...urdock/Journal 2. Regina is doing her job, by trying to head off the screaming by players who read selectively or listen to uninformed comments from other players, when the update itself is not as large as the community is now expecting. Back On Topic: ArenaNet is still actively supporting the game. They do not intend to add any major content to the existing game, as they are looking forward to GW2. They have assigned several people to GW (including Lindsey, who has become the spokesperson) and continue to balance skills and run the holiday events. As a promotion for the new combined edition released in Sept., they added the M.O.X. hero and associated quest and the Fire Imp Summoning Stone. With their Free-to-Play system, ANet only makes money if new games are purchased or new content such as the Bonus Mission Pack. Therefore I wouldn't be surprised to see additional promotional content in the future. __________________ That's me, the old stick-in-the-mud non-fun moderator. (and non-understanding, also)

Nov 12, 2008, 06:42 PM // 18:42	#13
Darcy Never Too Old Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rhode Island where there are no GW contests Guild: Order of First Profession: W/R	@Rikku - and I bet it will be tied to a marketing promotion of some kind. They need to sell units to make money. I am not knocking ArenaNet - great game, great company - but they are a business and need to make a profit to pay the salaries. They give us a lot for free, but I don't want them to go out of business or have to lay off people. By major content, I meant another expansion the size of Eye of the North. __________________ That's me, the old stick-in-the-mud non-fun moderator. (and non-understanding, also)

Nov 12, 2008, 08:34 AM // 08:34	#3
Heapey Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Nov 2008	ok thanks because im new to game not sure about alot of things so thanks....

Nov 12, 2008, 09:35 AM // 09:35	#4
Rothan Celt Jungle Guide Join Date: Feb 2008 Guild: Aura Profession: Mo/R	Whats this 'big event' thing thats going on? o.o i really need to pay more attention to wiki.

Nov 12, 2008, 09:43 AM // 09:43	#5
Numa Pompilius Grotto Attendant Join Date: May 2005 Location: At an Insit.. Intis... a house. Guild: Live Forever Or Die Trying [GLHF] Profession: W/Me	The last new quest would be the M.O.X. quests I guess.

Nov 12, 2008, 10:25 AM // 10:25	#6
Luminarus Furnace Stoker Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Guild: Haze of Light [pure] Profession: R/	Rothan, its basically a title balance that is hopefully going to address alot of the issues that everyone has been QQing about recently.

Nov 12, 2008, 10:55 AM // 10:55	#7
jonnieboi05 Forge Runner Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mableton, Georgia Guild: Guild Ancestors Reunited [?????????]	yes, GW still gets frequent updates. we are scheduled for "possibly one of the biggest updates GW has seen" (quoted from lindsey; an aNet dev working with the live-team for GW 1) tomorrow, if i recall correctly. ~LeNa~

Nov 12, 2008, 11:13 AM // 11:13	#8
Nanood Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Supermans Crystal Palace Guild: Legion Of The Dark Sun	Calm down everyone. It might be big in notes and technical side but Regina has stated it's getting a lot of undeserved hype as an update. To the OP. GW1 gets all the updates that affect the gameplay but I'd say the ship has probably sailed on the question of new content. If you want new content and can afford it that's what the new campaigns are for

Nov 12, 2008, 11:40 PM // 23:40	#14
Rikku Fantasia Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Jun 2008 Guild: Rune Of Superior Nerf Profession: Mo/	ah okay darcy was just letting everyone know wha5 was said at the pax interview and i agree a major expac is needed

Nov 12, 2008, 11:49 PM // 23:49	#15
Winston Krytan Explorer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia	I'd love to see another Sorrow's Furnace like update. I know, wishful thinking.