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kalaris · May 10, 2005, 04:59 PM // 16:59

Y'know before reading that, I did kinda feel that Guildwars was like Magic the Gathering, it was just the sense of it all.

I mean basically at 20 it starts out on a level playing field, with a pile of cards(skills, Equipment) and 2 colors(professions) to play with...

I mean what Anet's done here is pure Brilliance, they've taken the customization and strategy of MTG, one Class usually trumps another, but not always, its brilliant, the combinations alone, I don't think we'll ever see "the one true build to rule all builds" as next week someone will come up with a diffrent combination to beat it.

I want to congratulate them on their awesome product...

I don't think the level cap will ever be raised... its... just a dumb idea, if they design the content for level 20's then they never have to raise it, there really isn't a point to raising the cap anyway.

One thing I'd really like changed is to give armors new skins, or even "build" our own, using the stats of one set, but graphics of another.... like being able to customize armors better.... being a W/E I've been banished to Gladiator's Armor, and its really ugly. Granted I dyed it, but its still really ugly.

No real Advantage, but just asthetics, cause really all the warriors kinda look alike.

(ps I typed this post an hour ago and forgot to hit the button)

Kordesh · May 10, 2005, 05:09 PM // 17:09

Level 32 dragon eh? I don't know what it's done or where it is, but I'm willing to put wave after wave of my men in harms way to kill it!

Sheriff Lobo · May 10, 2005, 05:11 PM // 17:11

I salute you kordesh... you truly are an inspiration to all of the asses out there

Kordesh · May 10, 2005, 05:15 PM // 17:15

Why do I have a feeling that Sheriff Lobo is misinterperating my *albeit slightly altered for context* quote of Captain Brannagin from Futurama describing his plan to kill the people of the Ball plannet *after stating he sent wave after wave of men against the killbots until their kill quota was met* as an attack against the war in Iraq? I'm not that ignorant, and thank you for killing a perfectly good joke /=

Sheriff Lobo · May 10, 2005, 05:21 PM // 17:21

damn....that was pretty good....but you know you should have quoted old brannagin before saying it

Kordesh · May 10, 2005, 05:23 PM // 17:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sheriff Lobo

damn....that was pretty good....but you know you should have quoted old brannagin before saying it

yeah I probably should have, but I normally like to see how many people actually get the quote rather than me saying it outright.

Sheriff Lobo · May 10, 2005, 05:29 PM // 17:29

lol....I suppose so...but then again it would have an adverse reaction by people if you randomly spewed a quote like...oh um...This concept of wuv confuses and infuriates us!!!...I know...its not a very good example

Kordesh · May 10, 2005, 05:33 PM // 17:33

I think it would get an even bigger adverse reaction if I blurted out something about "human horn" and the fact that "The main event, so to speak, takes place below the belt, next to the wallet."

Loviatar · May 10, 2005, 05:33 PM // 17:33

for those actually wondering about the next chapter here is what Gaile has to officially say

When we say "New chapter" we mean the next box, the next game. More than an expansion pack, it'll offer new regions, quests, monsters and a bunch of other new stuff. The next chapter is due in 6 to 9 months.
__________________
Gaile Gray
Community Relations Manager
ArenaNet

Asrial · May 10, 2005, 05:43 PM // 17:43

I think there are three major things that alot of people forget about, when they ask for the level cap to be raised.

1) When you do it once, you're going to do it again. You may be saying to yourself "just this one time", but you know that's a lie.

2) The game is about diversity and experimentation without worrying over screwing something up. It's been a long time since I've created a character on the premise of anything other than making it a powerful character. I created a ranger/necro because I liked the idea of communing with nature as I raised minions of death from the ground, heh.

I, a moderately slow player (simply because I like to explore and take my time with areas), would rather have 3 level 20 characters without having obsessed over the game every day. Instead of 1 level 50 character, or for that matter, 3 level 50 characters where I played 24/7.

3) What about new players down the road? When you're already level 20, a level cap of 30 doesn't seem so daunting. ..but what about someone starting out at 1?

Sheriff Lobo · May 10, 2005, 05:55 PM // 17:55

touche...

Rhinestone · May 10, 2005, 06:00 PM // 18:00

In my opinion, the level cap needs to be raised. After 3 months of being level 20, with NO possible progression in your Character, i believe the game will get VERY boring

Loviatar · May 10, 2005, 06:00 PM // 18:00

the reason the cap is best for all of us is they dont have to split their team making content for different level people but can give their best to all of us

from the GW people officially

Almost all of the content in the game and in the future Chapters is only available to Ascended characters, which means we don't have to worry about providing different levels of content. All the good stuff will be available to everyone. It's not our intent to force people onto the levelling up treadmill, so the level cap in Guild Wars is almost meaningless.

Sheriff Lobo · May 10, 2005, 06:03 PM // 18:03

levels really dont account for much in the game other than hp and energy....I mean the skills are where this game really and truly shines

The undead Mesmer · May 10, 2005, 06:10 PM // 18:10

do you know what we need in the expansion pack

NNNEww races like charr minotaur tengu grawl etc
you can play as a charr or mino and kill some humans
and you get to know the other side of the story.

Sheriff Lobo · May 10, 2005, 06:12 PM // 18:12

thats actually a pretty good idea...though I don't think they would be able to implement a new race for quite a long time

Loviatar · May 10, 2005, 06:17 PM // 18:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sheriff Lobo

thats actually a pretty good idea...though I don't think they would be able to implement a new race for quite a long time

Gaile said a (not necessarily the first) chapter would have new playable races and PROBABLY 1 or 2 more character slots for them

The undead Mesmer · May 10, 2005, 06:19 PM // 18:19

butt what races would you like to see i know charr ofcourse and what more?

Sheriff Lobo · May 10, 2005, 06:22 PM // 18:22

you could always throw in dwarves and elves lol

uigrad · May 10, 2005, 06:23 PM // 18:23

I worry about how much I'll like this game in the long run, because of the 20 level restriction.

Here's a quote directly from the game synopsis:

http://guildwars.com/gameinfo/default.html

Quote:

You'll never spend days playing, only to discover that the choices you made early have left you with a permanently uncompetitive character. The unique skill system in Guild Wars encourages infinite experimentation but doesn't allow early choices to limit a character.

Ok, I picked a Mo/R because I know one of those professions has lots of skills that require manna, and the other one has very few. But, who's to say my decision is right? I worry that I will reach ascension, and then tweak my skillset, and then discover that I'll never be as good as a N/W (for example).

If there is unlimited levels, then I wouldn't worry. Getting to strong enough to join a certain group would always be possible, it just may take more work for me, based on my occupation choice. But, with level-capped games, you need to pick the best occupation during character creation, or else restart.

May 10, 2005, 04:59 PM // 16:59	#41
kalaris Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: May 2005 Guild: Warrior Nation [WN] Profession: W/N	Y'know before reading that, I did kinda feel that Guildwars was like Magic the Gathering, it was just the sense of it all. I mean basically at 20 it starts out on a level playing field, with a pile of cards(skills, Equipment) and 2 colors(professions) to play with... I mean what Anet's done here is pure Brilliance, they've taken the customization and strategy of MTG, one Class usually trumps another, but not always, its brilliant, the combinations alone, I don't think we'll ever see "the one true build to rule all builds" as next week someone will come up with a diffrent combination to beat it. I want to congratulate them on their awesome product... I don't think the level cap will ever be raised... its... just a dumb idea, if they design the content for level 20's then they never have to raise it, there really isn't a point to raising the cap anyway. One thing I'd really like changed is to give armors new skins, or even "build" our own, using the stats of one set, but graphics of another.... like being able to customize armors better.... being a W/E I've been banished to Gladiator's Armor, and its really ugly. Granted I dyed it, but its still really ugly. No real Advantage, but just asthetics, cause really all the warriors kinda look alike. (ps I typed this post an hour ago and forgot to hit the button)

May 10, 2005, 05:09 PM // 17:09	#42
Kordesh Academy Page Join Date: May 2005	Level 32 dragon eh? I don't know what it's done or where it is, but I'm willing to put wave after wave of my men in harms way to kill it!

May 10, 2005, 05:11 PM // 17:11	#43
Sheriff Lobo Ascalonian Squire Join Date: May 2005	I salute you kordesh... you truly are an inspiration to all of the asses out there

May 10, 2005, 05:15 PM // 17:15	#44
Kordesh Academy Page Join Date: May 2005	Why do I have a feeling that Sheriff Lobo is misinterperating my albeit slightly altered for context quote of Captain Brannagin from Futurama describing his plan to kill the people of the Ball plannet after stating he sent wave after wave of men against the killbots until their kill quota was met as an attack against the war in Iraq? I'm not that ignorant, and thank you for killing a perfectly good joke /=

May 10, 2005, 05:21 PM // 17:21	#45
Sheriff Lobo Ascalonian Squire Join Date: May 2005	damn....that was pretty good....but you know you should have quoted old brannagin before saying it

May 10, 2005, 05:29 PM // 17:29	#47
Sheriff Lobo Ascalonian Squire Join Date: May 2005	lol....I suppose so...but then again it would have an adverse reaction by people if you randomly spewed a quote like...oh um...This concept of wuv confuses and infuriates us!!!...I know...its not a very good example

May 10, 2005, 05:33 PM // 17:33	#48
Kordesh Academy Page Join Date: May 2005	I think it would get an even bigger adverse reaction if I blurted out something about "human horn" and the fact that "The main event, so to speak, takes place below the belt, next to the wallet."

May 10, 2005, 05:33 PM // 17:33	#49
Loviatar Underworld Spelunker Join Date: Feb 2005	for those actually wondering about the next chapter here is what Gaile has to officially say When we say "New chapter" we mean the next box, the next game. More than an expansion pack, it'll offer new regions, quests, monsters and a bunch of other new stuff. The next chapter is due in 6 to 9 months. __________________ Gaile Gray Community Relations Manager ArenaNet

May 10, 2005, 05:43 PM // 17:43	#50
Asrial Desert Nomad Join Date: Apr 2005 Guild: Centurion Guard Profession: Mo/E	I think there are three major things that alot of people forget about, when they ask for the level cap to be raised. 1) When you do it once, you're going to do it again. You may be saying to yourself "just this one time", but you know that's a lie. 2) The game is about diversity and experimentation without worrying over screwing something up. It's been a long time since I've created a character on the premise of anything other than making it a powerful character. I created a ranger/necro because I liked the idea of communing with nature as I raised minions of death from the ground, heh. I, a moderately slow player (simply because I like to explore and take my time with areas), would rather have 3 level 20 characters without having obsessed over the game every day. Instead of 1 level 50 character, or for that matter, 3 level 50 characters where I played 24/7. 3) What about new players down the road? When you're already level 20, a level cap of 30 doesn't seem so daunting. ..but what about someone starting out at 1?

May 10, 2005, 05:55 PM // 17:55	#51
Sheriff Lobo Ascalonian Squire Join Date: May 2005	touche...

May 10, 2005, 06:00 PM // 18:00	#52
Rhinestone Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Knoxville	In my opinion, the level cap needs to be raised. After 3 months of being level 20, with NO possible progression in your Character, i believe the game will get VERY boring

May 10, 2005, 06:03 PM // 18:03	#54
Sheriff Lobo Ascalonian Squire Join Date: May 2005	levels really dont account for much in the game other than hp and energy....I mean the skills are where this game really and truly shines

May 10, 2005, 06:10 PM // 18:10	#55
The undead Mesmer Delphian Scribe Join Date: May 2005 Location: Holland Guild: No guild ;_; Profession: N/Me	do you know what we need in the expansion pack NNNEww races like charr minotaur tengu grawl etc you can play as a charr or mino and kill some humans and you get to know the other side of the story.

May 10, 2005, 06:12 PM // 18:12	#56
Sheriff Lobo Ascalonian Squire Join Date: May 2005	thats actually a pretty good idea...though I don't think they would be able to implement a new race for quite a long time

May 10, 2005, 06:19 PM // 18:19	#58
The undead Mesmer Delphian Scribe Join Date: May 2005 Location: Holland Guild: No guild ;_; Profession: N/Me	butt what races would you like to see i know charr ofcourse and what more?

May 10, 2005, 06:22 PM // 18:22	#59
Sheriff Lobo Ascalonian Squire Join Date: May 2005	you could always throw in dwarves and elves lol