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Raudic · Dec 06, 2008, 02:54 AM // 02:54

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zm0mW...eature=related

contrary to the title, ITS NOT SUPPOSED TO BE GW2

now before you flame, it doesnt look like any mmo ive seen so what do you think?

HawkofStorms · Dec 06, 2008, 03:07 AM // 03:07

From the video you are linking to's description

"Exculsive In game footage of GW2

Okay for those who are cornfused[sic] This is the preview video for Guild Wars for E3 in 2002. The video was released on the official Guild Wars website at the same time. There was never a version of Guild Wars out before Arenanet "took it over". Arenanet was a new company formed by people experienced in the game industry. Arenanet created Guild Wars from scratch as their first, and currently only game.

The reason the graphics look so different form Guild Wars is now is because prior to release everything was given updated models and reskinned to look better. Most of what is seen in this video is quickly thrown together placeholder models and skins. "

This is Alpha fotage of GW 1. I've seen it before. Pretty ridiculous when you think about it. Thank god it doesn't look like that anymore.
PS, this video is one of the big reasons people should stop posting "please show us GW2 screenshots." Games in their early stages look nothing like the finished product, as most of the work is spent on designing the server code. Any GW2 screenshots we get now will look just as "bad" as these old GW1 alpha videos look compared to the real GW1.

razerbeak · Dec 06, 2008, 03:39 AM // 03:39

It is alpha footage and It gets brought up every once in a while, but I noticed something very funny this time- In the very last shot the one warrior is wielding a colossal scimitar! Nostalgia ftw!

Zidane Ortef · Dec 06, 2008, 03:44 AM // 03:44

Yah its funny there the colossal is basicly the same back then as it is now. Also funny that everyone and his brother in that video is a warrior or ranger, or a warrior wielding a bow etc.

Shayne Hawke · Dec 06, 2008, 05:54 AM // 05:54

I don't believe I've ever played WoW.

Tearmaker · Dec 06, 2008, 06:03 AM // 06:03

ahhh the memories.

Funny but I kind of miss those early days of the beta

Samscwamch · Dec 06, 2008, 07:25 AM // 07:25

Jesus, tha hurt my eyes, GW has evolved so much from then

Owik Gall · Dec 06, 2008, 07:42 AM // 07:42

... I am so glad GW didn't stay faithful to that alpha betas concept. Yeeesh!

*Darcy* · Dec 06, 2008, 12:08 PM // 12:08

And notice that the closing screen said "Coming in 2004". Another reason for ArenaNet not to say much about GW2. If they gave a release year and nothing happened (GW was released in 2005), the fan community would go berserk.

Dec 06, 2008, 02:54 AM // 02:54	#1
Raudic Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jun 2008 Profession: W/	early guild wars footage? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zm0mW...eature=related contrary to the title, ITS NOT SUPPOSED TO BE GW2 now before you flame, it doesnt look like any mmo ive seen so what do you think? Last edited by Raudic; Dec 06, 2008 at 02:56 AM // 02:56..

Dec 06, 2008, 12:08 PM // 12:08	#9
Darcy Never Too Old Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rhode Island where there are no GW contests Guild: Order of First Profession: W/R	And notice that the closing screen said "Coming in 2004". Another reason for ArenaNet not to say much about GW2. If they gave a release year and nothing happened (GW was released in 2005), the fan community would go berserk. __________________ That's me, the old stick-in-the-mud non-fun moderator. (and non-understanding, also)

Dec 06, 2008, 03:07 AM // 03:07	#2
HawkofStorms Hall Hero Join Date: Aug 2005 Profession: E/	From the video you are linking to's description "Exculsive In game footage of GW2 Okay for those who are cornfused[sic] This is the preview video for Guild Wars for E3 in 2002. The video was released on the official Guild Wars website at the same time. There was never a version of Guild Wars out before Arenanet "took it over". Arenanet was a new company formed by people experienced in the game industry. Arenanet created Guild Wars from scratch as their first, and currently only game. The reason the graphics look so different form Guild Wars is now is because prior to release everything was given updated models and reskinned to look better. Most of what is seen in this video is quickly thrown together placeholder models and skins. " This is Alpha fotage of GW 1. I've seen it before. Pretty ridiculous when you think about it. Thank god it doesn't look like that anymore. PS, this video is one of the big reasons people should stop posting "please show us GW2 screenshots." Games in their early stages look nothing like the finished product, as most of the work is spent on designing the server code. Any GW2 screenshots we get now will look just as "bad" as these old GW1 alpha videos look compared to the real GW1.

Dec 06, 2008, 03:39 AM // 03:39	#3
razerbeak Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: May 2006 Profession: R/	It is alpha footage and It gets brought up every once in a while, but I noticed something very funny this time- In the very last shot the one warrior is wielding a colossal scimitar! Nostalgia ftw!

Dec 06, 2008, 03:44 AM // 03:44	#4
Zidane Ortef Site Contributor Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Martinsburg, WV Guild: Scions of Carver [SCAR]/Trinity Of The Ascended [ToA] Profession: W/	Yah its funny there the colossal is basicly the same back then as it is now. Also funny that everyone and his brother in that video is a warrior or ranger, or a warrior wielding a bow etc.

Dec 06, 2008, 05:54 AM // 05:54	#5
Shayne Hawke Departed from Tyria Join Date: May 2007 Guild: Clan Dethryche [dth] Profession: R/	I don't believe I've ever played WoW.

Dec 06, 2008, 06:03 AM // 06:03	#6
Tearmaker Academy Page Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Seattle, WA Guild: Sovereign Knights [SK] Profession: R/	ahhh the memories. Funny but I kind of miss those early days of the beta

Dec 06, 2008, 07:25 AM // 07:25	#7
Samscwamch Academy Page Join Date: Jul 2006 Profession: W/	Jesus, tha hurt my eyes, GW has evolved so much from then

Dec 06, 2008, 07:42 AM // 07:42	#8
Owik Gall Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jan 2007 Guild: Guardians of the Light Profession: W/Mo	... I am so glad GW didn't stay faithful to that alpha betas concept. Yeeesh!