Guild Emblems for Explorers - Guild Wars Forums

Greentongue · Apr 10, 2005, 09:14 PM // 21:14

I reviewed the list of current Guild Emblems. Even the new ones added by the Emblem contest. None looked like a Compass, Sextant, or Orientation Marker.

With maybe half the people playing this game focused on exploring, it was surprising that no Guild Emblem was available for such a Guild.

Does anyone know if Guild Emblems suitable for an exploration focused Guild will be added?

( Interestingingly enough, many early explorers, geographers, surveyors, and cartographers were considered spys since they were collecting military useful information. Because of the time spent in enemy territory, they were also rather good fighters.)

Ginko · Apr 10, 2005, 11:00 PM // 23:00

Interesting thought Greentongue, and yes I do believe there are many gamers that love to explore. Especially in Guild Wars which is so gorgeous.

But the reason no one did this is because there are no 'exploring guilds'. There isn't any demand for one, unlike PvP, PvE and roleplay guild. So zero emblems were made for it. Remember these are 'guild emblems'. Personally I'd rather join a some alpha guild like IVEX or Spirits of War rather then "Explorer's Guild". What about you?

--Ginko

Greentongue · Apr 10, 2005, 11:31 PM // 23:31

With such a high population of explorer types, I was just surprised that there were none.
I'm in a Guild so it doesn't directly effect me. I do think it effects a lot of others however.

Olfin Bedwere · Apr 11, 2005, 12:47 AM // 00:47

I beleive Gaile said they might hold another emblem contest. Whip up your idea just in case.

William of Orange · Apr 11, 2005, 01:32 AM // 01:32

I'm sure that they could always add more later if it came to a point where there was a large demand for a new type of emblem or there were some really good ideas being thrown around out there.

Daemon · Apr 11, 2005, 01:45 AM // 01:45

I don't think the quanity/style of the guild emblems should have a stong link to the demand from players. Demand comes from players who voice their opinion, while appreciation and satisfaction comes from players who do and do not voice their opinion. With something so inconsequential, yet relevant, it's a surprise that they don't have a 'catalog' of emblems. Well, obviously this is due to the reason that the time is better spent elsewhere, of course (and we all agree). However, this aspect of the game is important enough that the options should be spread out a little more. Whether it's a 'compass' or a 'tree' (they don't even have a tree! c'mon!) there should be more emblems....eventually. It will be worth the wait, I'm sure.

(And you never know when they might ask us for ideas, so have your designs ready).

DarkWasp · Apr 11, 2005, 01:49 AM // 01:49

Well, if all goes well they will update us with emblems quite often.

tp648 · Apr 11, 2005, 02:53 AM // 02:53

yay, your ideas seem great, u should send them to em

Apr 10, 2005, 09:14 PM // 21:14	#1
Greentongue Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Orlando, FL	Guild Emblems for Explorers I reviewed the list of current Guild Emblems. Even the new ones added by the Emblem contest. None looked like a Compass, Sextant, or Orientation Marker. With maybe half the people playing this game focused on exploring, it was surprising that no Guild Emblem was available for such a Guild. Does anyone know if Guild Emblems suitable for an exploration focused Guild will be added? ( Interestingingly enough, many early explorers, geographers, surveyors, and cartographers were considered spys since they were collecting military useful information. Because of the time spent in enemy territory, they were also rather good fighters.)

Apr 10, 2005, 11:00 PM // 23:00	#2
Ginko Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Apr 2005 Guild: The Illuminati	Interesting thought Greentongue, and yes I do believe there are many gamers that love to explore. Especially in Guild Wars which is so gorgeous. But the reason no one did this is because there are no 'exploring guilds'. There isn't any demand for one, unlike PvP, PvE and roleplay guild. So zero emblems were made for it. Remember these are 'guild emblems'. Personally I'd rather join a some alpha guild like IVEX or Spirits of War rather then "Explorer's Guild". What about you? --Ginko Last edited by Ginko; Apr 10, 2005 at 11:03 PM // 23:03..

Apr 10, 2005, 11:31 PM // 23:31	#3
Greentongue Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Orlando, FL	With such a high population of explorer types, I was just surprised that there were none. I'm in a Guild so it doesn't directly effect me. I do think it effects a lot of others however.

Apr 11, 2005, 12:47 AM // 00:47	#4
Olfin Bedwere Krytan Explorer Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Stillwater, Oklahoma Profession: W/Mo	I beleive Gaile said they might hold another emblem contest. Whip up your idea just in case.

Apr 11, 2005, 01:32 AM // 01:32	#5
William of Orange Krytan Explorer Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: La Crosse, Wisconsin Guild: Thousand Tigers Apund Ur Head, The Consulate	I'm sure that they could always add more later if it came to a point where there was a large demand for a new type of emblem or there were some really good ideas being thrown around out there.

Apr 11, 2005, 01:45 AM // 01:45	#6
Daemon Academy Page Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Vancouver, Canada Profession: Mo/W	I don't think the quanity/style of the guild emblems should have a stong link to the demand from players. Demand comes from players who voice their opinion, while appreciation and satisfaction comes from players who do and do not voice their opinion. With something so inconsequential, yet relevant, it's a surprise that they don't have a 'catalog' of emblems. Well, obviously this is due to the reason that the time is better spent elsewhere, of course (and we all agree). However, this aspect of the game is important enough that the options should be spread out a little more. Whether it's a 'compass' or a 'tree' (they don't even have a tree! c'mon!) there should be more emblems....eventually. It will be worth the wait, I'm sure. (And you never know when they might ask us for ideas, so have your designs ready).

Apr 11, 2005, 01:49 AM // 01:49	#7
DarkWasp Desert Nomad Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Paradise Guild: Agency Of Forbidden Fruits [Oot] Profession: R/A	Well, if all goes well they will update us with emblems quite often.

Apr 11, 2005, 02:53 AM // 02:53	#8
tp648 Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2005	yay, your ideas seem great, u should send them to em