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mrbilzor · Jul 21, 2007, 12:21 PM // 12:21

All,

Let me start out by saying that I got Prophecies right as Factions came out, and have continued to play (on and off) through Night Fall, and now into Eye of the North.

Today, as I just opened up the program, my character select screen has been replaced from the ocean and boats to the snowy, windy taiga.

Cool, me thinks, Eye of the North, baby! Maybe I'll buy it next year!

Then, like a beam of light hitting my brain (ala Philip K. Dick), I realized that before Night Fall came out there was a Factions load screen, and was there a Prophecies one before that?

Am I, like all others, stuck to the swirling snow until the next chapter comes out?

I know it is something that takes about 15 seconds as I type in my password and select my character, but nevertheless: I own all the games, why not let me choose which chapter to see?

All I am saying is: It strikes me odd that my Night Fall female necro, complete with shamanic tattoos and feathers, would be chillaxin in the snowfall - all for a game that isn't out yet and that I don't own.

Commander Ryker · Jul 21, 2007, 12:55 PM // 12:55

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Originally Posted by mrbilzor

All,

Let me start out by saying that I got Prophecies right as Factions came out, and have continued to play (on and off) through Night Fall, and now into Eye of the North.

Today, as I just opened up the program, my character select screen has been replaced from the ocean and boats to the snowy, windy taiga.

Cool, me thinks, Eye of the North, baby! Maybe I'll buy it next year!

Then, like a beam of light hitting my brain (ala Philip K. Dick), I realized that before Night Fall came out there was a Factions load screen, and was there a Prophecies one before that?

Am I, like all others, stuck to the swirling snow until the next chapter comes out?

I know it is something that takes about 15 seconds as I type in my password and select my character, but nevertheless: I own all the games, why not let me choose which chapter to see?

All I am saying is: It strikes me odd that my Night Fall female necro, complete with shamanic tattoos and feathers, would be chillaxin in the snowfall - all for a game that isn't out yet and that I don't own.

GW:EN isn't a chapter, it's an extension or what ever and there won't be anymore chapters. GW2 won't be out til 09 I think. So you'll have plenty of time to catch up.

Changing the character select screen been discussed before. Basically, you can't choose the screen you want. I don't remember why. Try searching here.

Gucio · Jul 21, 2007, 04:44 PM // 16:44

/signed , the prophecies screen was the best. Classic, and a pitty that you didn't see it

Eldin · Jul 21, 2007, 09:15 PM // 21:15

The Prophecies screen was beautiful. It was a camp somewhere in between the Shiverpeaks and Ascalon. Your characters also all stood in the background and would walk up to you when selected, instead of appearing out of the blue.

There was no camera movement, though. The music and ambience was wonderful.

You may be able to find some images of its beauty elsewhere.

Also changing screens is out the question, for several reasons.
-Prophecies screen had no camera movement, so chances are it's only half a map and if you could turn around 180 degrees, you'd see nothing but a black box.
-Prophecies screen had a different way to select characters, without them appearing out of the blue.
-Factions (for the second half of its life) and Nightfall (and GW:EN) screens also have access to an online store.
-Prophecies had option windows (territory, CD keys, etc) fullscreen. Newer screens have them windowed.

T1Cybernetic · Jul 21, 2007, 11:07 PM // 23:07

Ow yes i loved the prophecies loading screen, brings back memories that.

pamelf · Jul 22, 2007, 03:09 PM // 15:09

Unfortunately we're stuck with it.

mrbilzor · Jul 22, 2007, 04:53 PM // 16:53

Has anyone tried anything more than simply accepting it, or /signed?

I mean, I'm not bitching, just wondering, if anyone knows who makes these decisions, and how I would contact them? I am a huge fan of Shuttting Up and Driving On, just as long as I know my attempts will be fruitless.

Coloneh · Jul 22, 2007, 05:34 PM // 17:34

if there are enough peopleon forums bitching about something anet eventually changes it.

Cherno · Jul 22, 2007, 05:36 PM // 17:36

Try posting this in sardelac sanatarium, that's were game change suggestions/future features go.

RotteN · Jul 22, 2007, 07:44 PM // 19:44

loved the old login screen, but it'd get kinda hectic with lotsa characterslots i bet

for the people that never saw it / forgot it, here's (part of) the login screen :

lennymon · Jul 23, 2007, 10:15 PM // 22:15

I think there are at least some of the graphics improvements rolled in as well since my login screen appears to be *much* greater detail than it was. I can believe some of that is my new vidcard, but not all of it.

Arcane_Penguin · Jul 24, 2007, 03:40 AM // 03:40

I like the new screen, music is just as good as factions, so I downloaded the new music xD

eightyfour-onesevenfive · Jul 24, 2007, 07:37 AM // 07:37

We will never get the Prophecies login screen back. It has more happened to the login than graphical improvement, there have been significant changes in the functionality (what with the scrolling character icons on the bottom of the screen). They would have to completely rework it and I would say that while nice, a pretty login screen isn't actually very crucial to the game (i.e. almost anything else is more important).

That said, I think it would very well be technically possible to change back to the Factions or Nightfall login, but then, why should Anet pass up on such a great opportunity to promote their newest product?

Pyrea · Jul 24, 2007, 10:38 AM // 10:38

Aye, the original Prophecies loading screen was the best, together with the music, really got you in the mood in those few seconds that you use to log in

Sair · Jul 27, 2007, 03:54 AM // 03:54

I have to admit that this GWEN one has some damned good music.

Though I always did like the old Prophecies one. You're right, it really set the mood.

Jul 21, 2007, 12:21 PM // 12:21	#1
mrbilzor Academy Page Join Date: Jun 2007	New GW Loading/Select Screen All, Let me start out by saying that I got Prophecies right as Factions came out, and have continued to play (on and off) through Night Fall, and now into Eye of the North. Today, as I just opened up the program, my character select screen has been replaced from the ocean and boats to the snowy, windy taiga. Cool, me thinks, Eye of the North, baby! Maybe I'll buy it next year! Then, like a beam of light hitting my brain (ala Philip K. Dick), I realized that before Night Fall came out there was a Factions load screen, and was there a Prophecies one before that? Am I, like all others, stuck to the swirling snow until the next chapter comes out? I know it is something that takes about 15 seconds as I type in my password and select my character, but nevertheless: I own all the games, why not let me choose which chapter to see? All I am saying is: It strikes me odd that my Night Fall female necro, complete with shamanic tattoos and feathers, would be chillaxin in the snowfall - all for a game that isn't out yet and that I don't own.

Jul 24, 2007, 10:38 AM // 10:38	#14
Pyrea Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: The Outer Rim Guild: Initiates of Maat	Brings back memories Aye, the original Prophecies loading screen was the best, together with the music, really got you in the mood in those few seconds that you use to log in

Jul 21, 2007, 04:44 PM // 16:44	#3
Gucio Academy Page Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Poland Profession: Mo/W	/signed , the prophecies screen was the best. Classic, and a pitty that you didn't see it

Jul 21, 2007, 09:15 PM // 21:15	#4
Eldin Forge Runner Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: America. How about you, commie? Guild: Fellows of Mythgar [FOM] Profession: R/Mo	The Prophecies screen was beautiful. It was a camp somewhere in between the Shiverpeaks and Ascalon. Your characters also all stood in the background and would walk up to you when selected, instead of appearing out of the blue. There was no camera movement, though. The music and ambience was wonderful. You may be able to find some images of its beauty elsewhere. Also changing screens is out the question, for several reasons. -Prophecies screen had no camera movement, so chances are it's only half a map and if you could turn around 180 degrees, you'd see nothing but a black box. -Prophecies screen had a different way to select characters, without them appearing out of the blue. -Factions (for the second half of its life) and Nightfall (and GW:EN) screens also have access to an online store. -Prophecies had option windows (territory, CD keys, etc) fullscreen. Newer screens have them windowed.

Jul 21, 2007, 11:07 PM // 23:07	#5
T1Cybernetic Desert Nomad Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire, Uk, Nr Earth Guild: Alternate Evil Gamers [aeg] Profession: N/	Ow yes i loved the prophecies loading screen, brings back memories that.

Jul 22, 2007, 03:09 PM // 15:09	#6
pamelf Forge Runner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Australia Guild: Lost Templars [LoTe] Profession: Me/Mo	Unfortunately we're stuck with it.

Jul 22, 2007, 04:53 PM // 16:53	#7
mrbilzor Academy Page Join Date: Jun 2007	Has anyone tried anything more than simply accepting it, or /signed? I mean, I'm not bitching, just wondering, if anyone knows who makes these decisions, and how I would contact them? I am a huge fan of Shuttting Up and Driving On, just as long as I know my attempts will be fruitless.

Jul 22, 2007, 05:34 PM // 17:34	#8
Coloneh Furnace Stoker Join Date: Nov 2006 Profession: D/W	if there are enough peopleon forums bitching about something anet eventually changes it.

Jul 22, 2007, 05:36 PM // 17:36	#9
Cherno Forge Runner Join Date: Jan 2006 Guild: Stars of Destiny Profession: E/	Try posting this in sardelac sanatarium, that's were game change suggestions/future features go.

Jul 22, 2007, 07:44 PM // 19:44	#10
RotteN Forge Runner Join Date: Jun 2005 Profession: W/	loved the old login screen, but it'd get kinda hectic with lotsa characterslots i bet for the people that never saw it / forgot it, here's (part of) the login screen :

Jul 23, 2007, 10:15 PM // 22:15	#11
lennymon Forge Runner Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Seattle Guild: Odin's Hammer [OH] - Servant's of Fortuna [SoF] Profession: R/	I think there are at least some of the graphics improvements rolled in as well since my login screen appears to be much greater detail than it was. I can believe some of that is my new vidcard, but not all of it.

Jul 24, 2007, 03:40 AM // 03:40	#12
Arcane_Penguin Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Land Downunder Guild: The Shadowheart Vanguard Profession: R/Mo	I like the new screen, music is just as good as factions, so I downloaded the new music xD

Jul 24, 2007, 07:37 AM // 07:37	#13
eightyfour-onesevenfive Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: 7??13'35" E - 50??06'27" N Guild: Servants of Fortuna [SoF]	We will never get the Prophecies login screen back. It has more happened to the login than graphical improvement, there have been significant changes in the functionality (what with the scrolling character icons on the bottom of the screen). They would have to completely rework it and I would say that while nice, a pretty login screen isn't actually very crucial to the game (i.e. almost anything else is more important). That said, I think it would very well be technically possible to change back to the Factions or Nightfall login, but then, why should Anet pass up on such a great opportunity to promote their newest product?

Jul 27, 2007, 03:54 AM // 03:54	#15
Sair Academy Page Join Date: May 2005 Guild: Stoats if Necessary Profession: W/Mo	I have to admit that this GWEN one has some damned good music. Though I always did like the old Prophecies one. You're right, it really set the mood.