Will Guild Wars 2 be more Science Fiction based? - Guild Wars Forums

Bai · Mar 23, 2007, 11:24 PM // 23:24

Based on the pictures in PC Gamer Magazine..
I thought that they were more Science Fiction-ish than Traditional Fantasy. I love fantasy and I would probably be disappointed that Guild Wars 2 will introduce guns and bombs and be less inclined to buy it. I read the magazine and I thought that the magazine said somewhere that you would be able to make things explode? I don't know if by exploding, they mean Fire Magic or man-made explosives. Anyways, what would you guys think if there was alot more science-fiction in Guild Wars 2 rather than Fantasy?

Knightsaber Sith · Mar 23, 2007, 11:26 PM // 23:26

I wouldn't call that scifi, it's steampunk. I think they'll pull it off in a way that'll work. Frankly, being hundreds of years in the future- it would be rather surprising if they didn't advance technologically.

The Ernada · Mar 23, 2007, 11:27 PM // 23:27

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Originally Posted by Bai

Based on the pictures in PC Gamer Magazine..
I thought that they were more Science Fiction-ish than Traditional Fantasy. I love fantasy and I would probably be disappointed that Guild Wars 2 will introduce guns and bombs and be less inclined to buy it. I read the magazine and I thought that the magazine said somewhere that you would be able to make things explode? I don't know if by exploding, they mean Fire Magic or man-made explosives. Anyways, what would you guys think if there was alot more science-fiction in Guild Wars 2 rather than Fantasy?

Umm no. Primitive technology does not equal to science fiction. And I saw no guns or bombs in that article at all. The only thing that was remotely anything science fiction-like was a flying ship with sails. I dont know where you're getting all this from...

[M]agna_[C]arta · Mar 23, 2007, 11:30 PM // 23:30

That's SF^^?
I thought SF is like Alien, Halo and etc.

Maybe, cause there will be Asuras = P.
And it will be based 100 yrs after the event = P.
Lastly there are already gunpowder in GW = P.
Naming "Luxon Turtles", "Shiverpeaks" and lastly the upcomming "Asuras"^^ = P.

The Ernada · Mar 23, 2007, 11:32 PM // 23:32

It just seems that people are grasping at ANY reason to say how they won't like GW2. Seriously, the article has shown NOTHING that suggests that it's science fiction at all.

ravensong · Mar 23, 2007, 11:34 PM // 23:34

I agree with Knightsaber....not scifi at all, just a slight doze of steamfunk, as you could already see in sorrows furnace for example....I just love Dociu`s concepts <3 !

Age · Mar 23, 2007, 11:40 PM // 23:40

No I wouldn't say that as you wouldn't need Guilds and I am a Star Trek Gamers as well.

lyra_song · Mar 23, 2007, 11:46 PM // 23:46

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Originally Posted by Knightsaber Sith

I wouldn't call that scifi, it's steampunk. I think they'll pull it off in a way that'll work. Frankly, being hundreds of years in the future- it would be rather surprising if they didn't advance technologically.

Ya seriously...those poor Ascalons live in fricking tents.

creelie · Mar 24, 2007, 12:08 AM // 00:08

I loves me some steampunk. My fondest hope is for the gnomes - oh sorry, 'Asura' - to carry primitive bazookas and ride awesome underground destructo-trains.

The Hand Of Death · Mar 24, 2007, 12:35 AM // 00:35

Things already explode in GW, powder kegs

Vahn Roi · Mar 24, 2007, 01:08 AM // 01:08

I wouldn't bet on it.

Steampunk would be cool though.

Haggard · Mar 24, 2007, 01:27 AM // 01:27

No way to tell what the main theme(s) will be, but I'd be willing to bet guns are involved somewhere. I mean, Kournans have those giant siege pistols, so give it 300 years of evolution and you at least have a blunderbuss.

floppinghog · Mar 24, 2007, 04:09 AM // 04:09

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Originally Posted by The Hand Of Death

Things already explode in GW, powder kegs

yeah I don't know how people miss these things... Dwarves showed they have technological advances in hardcore mechanics, Sorrows Furnace ring any bells?

anyway, even if people are excited as I am after hearing real info for the future of GW, they need to shut it, answers are available, READ the other threads...

FoxBat · Mar 24, 2007, 04:14 AM // 04:14

It's only set in the future so that it's a time when humans aren't so dominant and common anymore.

Knightsaber Sith · Mar 24, 2007, 04:59 AM // 04:59

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Originally Posted by FoxBat

It's only set in the future so that it's a time when humans aren't so dominant and common anymore.

That may be why they chose to set it in the future, but there would still have to be a degree of technological advancement for it to seem like time had actually passed.

Demilikos · Mar 24, 2007, 05:02 AM // 05:02

Maybe some people got the wrong impression because the magazine stated something about "solar-paneled" roofs on one of the concept arts. I think it's just Dociu's work and we'll remain in a fantasy setting.

kumiel · Mar 24, 2007, 05:03 AM // 05:03

Also, from what i understood there will be more of the dwarves who seem to be the ones with the advanced technology.

HawkofStorms · Mar 24, 2007, 05:54 AM // 05:54

Sounds kinda like Final Fantasy settings a bit.

Quest_techie · Mar 24, 2007, 08:50 AM // 08:50

issac asimov and piers anthony have some realy good rants about the differences between sci fi and fantasy, hunt them down if you care, I assume no one does so I'll move on

steampunk would make me immensly happy, here's why

in neal stephenson's "the diamond age" you see steam punk represented as hypertechnological, nanotech, even probably post cyberpunk

in things like final fantasy you get <in some cases> a MUCH less technological feeling out of the thing <though there always is some savant>

the thing is it can run the gamut and is a VERY flexible artistic style

now say it with me "era is an artistic descision"

I'm happy with the work the art people on GW have done thus far, they're the only people I have no complaints against I think

EPO Bot · Mar 24, 2007, 09:49 AM // 09:49

Usually, there seems to be a lack technological ambition in fantasy worlds full of magic.You can jump ahead in time a thousand years, the technology will still be medeval. Why make a computer when you can ask a local seer to predict the future? Why have a flametrower when you can use meteor already? Who needs a tank when you can just find a bonder?

Mar 23, 2007, 11:24 PM // 23:24	#1
Bai Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Houston, TX	Will Guild Wars 2 be more Science Fiction based? Based on the pictures in PC Gamer Magazine.. I thought that they were more Science Fiction-ish than Traditional Fantasy. I love fantasy and I would probably be disappointed that Guild Wars 2 will introduce guns and bombs and be less inclined to buy it. I read the magazine and I thought that the magazine said somewhere that you would be able to make things explode? I don't know if by exploding, they mean Fire Magic or man-made explosives. Anyways, what would you guys think if there was alot more science-fiction in Guild Wars 2 rather than Fantasy?

Mar 23, 2007, 11:26 PM // 23:26	#2
Knightsaber Sith Furnace Stoker Join Date: Aug 2006 Guild: Few Fallen Heroes [FFH] Profession: W/E	I wouldn't call that scifi, it's steampunk. I think they'll pull it off in a way that'll work. Frankly, being hundreds of years in the future- it would be rather surprising if they didn't advance technologically.

Mar 23, 2007, 11:30 PM // 23:30	#4
[M]agna_[C]arta Desert Nomad Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Philippines, LSGH Guild: Legions of the Golden Aguila [PNOY] Profession: A/D	That's SF^^? I thought SF is like Alien, Halo and etc. Maybe, cause there will be Asuras = P. And it will be based 100 yrs after the event = P. Lastly there are already gunpowder in GW = P. Naming "Luxon Turtles", "Shiverpeaks" and lastly the upcomming "Asuras"^^ = P.

Mar 23, 2007, 11:32 PM // 23:32	#5
The Ernada Jungle Guide Join Date: Nov 2006	It just seems that people are grasping at ANY reason to say how they won't like GW2. Seriously, the article has shown NOTHING that suggests that it's science fiction at all.

Mar 23, 2007, 11:34 PM // 23:34	#6
ravensong Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Croatia Profession: Me/	I agree with Knightsaber....not scifi at all, just a slight doze of steamfunk, as you could already see in sorrows furnace for example....I just love Dociu`s concepts <3 !

Mar 23, 2007, 11:40 PM // 23:40	#7
Age Hall Hero Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: California Canada/BC Guild: STG Administrator Profession: Mo/	No I wouldn't say that as you wouldn't need Guilds and I am a Star Trek Gamers as well.

Mar 24, 2007, 12:08 AM // 00:08	#9
creelie Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Alberta Guild: Charter Vanguard [CV] Profession: Mo/	I loves me some steampunk. My fondest hope is for the gnomes - oh sorry, 'Asura' - to carry primitive bazookas and ride awesome underground destructo-trains.

Mar 24, 2007, 12:35 AM // 00:35	#10
The Hand Of Death Krytan Explorer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cavalon Guild: The Last Pirates (SaVY) Profession: N/	Things already explode in GW, powder kegs

Mar 24, 2007, 01:08 AM // 01:08	#11
Vahn Roi Forge Runner Join Date: Apr 2006 Guild: [HiDE]	I wouldn't bet on it. Steampunk would be cool though.

Mar 24, 2007, 01:27 AM // 01:27	#12
Haggard Desert Nomad Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Urmston, Manchester, UK Guild: Greener Pastures [DVDF] Profession: W/Rt	No way to tell what the main theme(s) will be, but I'd be willing to bet guns are involved somewhere. I mean, Kournans have those giant siege pistols, so give it 300 years of evolution and you at least have a blunderbuss.

Mar 24, 2007, 04:14 AM // 04:14	#14
FoxBat Furnace Stoker Join Date: Apr 2006 Guild: Amazon Basin [AB] Profession: Mo/Me	It's only set in the future so that it's a time when humans aren't so dominant and common anymore.

Mar 24, 2007, 05:02 AM // 05:02	#16
Demilikos Academy Page Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Philippines Guild: Maguuma Assassins [MagA]	Maybe some people got the wrong impression because the magazine stated something about "solar-paneled" roofs on one of the concept arts. I think it's just Dociu's work and we'll remain in a fantasy setting.

Mar 24, 2007, 05:03 AM // 05:03	#17
kumiel Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Jun 2005	Also, from what i understood there will be more of the dwarves who seem to be the ones with the advanced technology.

Mar 24, 2007, 05:54 AM // 05:54	#18
HawkofStorms Hall Hero Join Date: Aug 2005 Profession: E/	Sounds kinda like Final Fantasy settings a bit.

Mar 24, 2007, 08:50 AM // 08:50	#19
Quest_techie Academy Page Join Date: Apr 2005	issac asimov and piers anthony have some realy good rants about the differences between sci fi and fantasy, hunt them down if you care, I assume no one does so I'll move on steampunk would make me immensly happy, here's why in neal stephenson's "the diamond age" you see steam punk represented as hypertechnological, nanotech, even probably post cyberpunk in things like final fantasy you get <in some cases> a MUCH less technological feeling out of the thing <though there always is some savant> the thing is it can run the gamut and is a VERY flexible artistic style now say it with me "era is an artistic descision" I'm happy with the work the art people on GW have done thus far, they're the only people I have no complaints against I think

Mar 24, 2007, 09:49 AM // 09:49	#20
EPO Bot Desert Nomad Join Date: Aug 2006 Profession: Mo/N	Usually, there seems to be a lack technological ambition in fantasy worlds full of magic.You can jump ahead in time a thousand years, the technology will still be medeval. Why make a computer when you can ask a local seer to predict the future? Why have a flametrower when you can use meteor already? Who needs a tank when you can just find a bonder?