As the New Year approaches... - Guild Wars Forums

shoyon456 · Nov 28, 2008, 07:55 AM // 07:55

Does anyone recall Anet's LAST YEAR's resolution to update us and provide us with more info on GW2 in '08? Cause I happen to remember a little buzz going on about that. Maybe it was all speculation at the time, because I happen to remember anet talking about a whole new GW2 website in '08 aswell.

Anways, '08 is almost over and no solid news to speak for, only the same regurgitated general, "dance around the question like Sarah Palin" bs.

So my question to you, do you think it's about time in '09 Anet starts providing some definitive info about what the game will look like? The same thing I believe they promised to do in '08.

EDIT:

Ok, it wasn't a "resolution," but it was a clear statement made by gaile:

We have a lot of exciting plans for Guild Wars 2 in 2008. A lot.

For one thing, you can look for a newly-designed website in the coming year. We're going to launch what will be pretty much a totally new site, while keeping the existing site going, as well.

For another, we'll be showing off Guild Wars 2 in concept art, in-game cinematics, screenshots, wallpapers, and much more. There will be so much to learn about Guild Wars 2, and we can't wait to show it to you!

We'll have a lot of Guild Wars 2 contests, too!

And of course you know we plan the Guild Wars 2 beta test in 2008.

So this is definitely an exciting year coming up!
Source:http://guildwars.incgamers.com/showthread.php?p=5222146

citizensmith1001 · Nov 28, 2008, 08:33 AM // 08:33

I think , like many other people on guru that people need to give A-net a break and allow them to work on guild wars 2 without a constant stream of moronic questions/rants about why we havent heard anything yet, im sure that as soon as anything is ready to show us they will make sure everybody knows where to look to see it.Like many other people , i would rather A-net take their time and make the game the best they can and i certainly dont want them to waste resourses putting together some crappy video of early gameplay footage that in all likelyhood wouldnt even look anything like the final game.

shoyon456 · Nov 28, 2008, 08:50 AM // 08:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by citizensmith1001

I think , like many other people on guru that people need to give A-net a break and allow them to work on guild wars 2 without a constant stream of moronic questions/rants about why we havent heard anything yet, im sure that as soon as anything is ready to show us they will make sure everybody knows where to look to see it.Like many other people , i would rather A-net take their time and make the game the best they can and i certainly dont want them to waste resourses putting together some crappy video of early gameplay footage that in all likelyhood wouldnt even look anything like the final game.

did i say footage? I meant BASIC info. For example, a level cap or not is pretty basic. Elected officials would get bum-rushed for not having a solid answer on something like that.

There are many other things, but just what the groundwork will be

Fril Estelin · Nov 28, 2008, 09:18 AM // 09:18

Yes, I believe they will release something in Q1 2009. We've seen a few GW2-related sentences showing through the crack of their strategy (which seems wise to me), like Regina saying that she's seen the actual game, the newly appointed president of NCWest saying that they were very encouraged by what they saw, or Bobby Stein mentioning GW2 too. And the books may or may not be that big news.

It doesn't change the fact that I'll be patient with them, I can feel they're putting a lot of work and attention in this (too much to the expense of GW1...) and I'm eager to see ahy thing. But it'll come when it's ready, not before.

kupp · Nov 28, 2008, 10:42 AM // 10:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by citizensmith1001

I think , like many other people on guru that people need to give A-net a break and allow them to work on guild wars 2 without a constant stream of moronic questions/rants about why we havent heard anything yet, im sure that as soon as anything is ready to show us they will make sure everybody knows where to look to see it.Like many other people , i would rather A-net take their time and make the game the best they can and i certainly dont want them to waste resourses putting together some crappy video of early gameplay footage that in all likelyhood wouldnt even look anything like the final game.

Actually there was word from Gaile a while ago that by the end of 08 there would be a new website - or the old one reworked - and some information along with screenshots and alike. The thing is I don't know if this was told to the whole community or just a few people, a friend of mine told me this and he owns a GW fan site. But since the OP mentioned that as well I supposed it's general knowledge.

In any case, I gave up on asking when, 08 isn't over yet and if that website and footage don't come out in the next month, it will early in 09. I'm still waiting...

gremlin · Nov 28, 2008, 10:46 AM // 10:46

I hope they tell us nothing till the game is maybe 3 months from release.

You see there is this thing called Industrial espionage where companies try to discover all they can about rival companies new products.

It would be pretty silly to broadcast this information too early, it would give the rival companies too much of an edge.

Gredinus · Nov 28, 2008, 11:07 AM // 11:07

Yes but if they don't market their game they wont sell it...

Zidane Ortef · Nov 28, 2008, 11:56 AM // 11:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gredinus

Yes but if they don't market their game they wont sell it...

There is nothing to market for GW2 is in the works when it is ready to be release you will see plenty of marketing for it

I have high hopes for Anet they did an amazing job with Guildwars and the time they are spending on GW2. They are making an amazing game so many companies out there today try to push things out as fast as they can for money, where as I feel Anet prides it sell in a good product as well as customer satisfaction.

Sony pushed the PS3 out to soon it came with bugs when you bought it.
Microsoft pushes out new OP's and lets consumers find the bugs.
Lionhead pushed out Fable I to soon and had to release Fable: The Lost Chapters to make up for the content that was lacking, and it was years before they brought out Fable II and they did an incredible job with it.

To me this is not right if your going to make a product make it to its full extent and do it right the first time, Which is the action that anet is taking they want to release a good product and I'm sure that they will do so.

So quit the QQ and moaning about GW2 info when we get it we will get it all the QQ threads are not going to make anet release the game any faster then what they are planning.

~Zidane~

Shemsu Anpw · Nov 28, 2008, 01:42 PM // 13:42

I have confidence in the A-net team, and will be trying to patiently wait for GW2 :-D But a few teasers would be nice. Maybe concept artwork. Or a Screenshot of the login screen with a pictue of the "known" races...something. But I'll still wait, just would be nice.

santaclaus66 · Nov 28, 2008, 01:56 PM // 13:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by citizensmith1001

I think , like many other people on guru that people need to give A-net a break and allow them to work on guild wars 2 without a constant stream of moronic questions/rants about why we havent heard anything yet, im sure that as soon as anything is ready to show us they will make sure everybody knows where to look to see it.Like many other people , i would rather A-net take their time and make the game the best they can and i certainly dont want them to waste resourses putting together some crappy video of early gameplay footage that in all likelyhood wouldnt even look anything like the final game.

Eventhough I may not agree in the phrasing, I do agree with the meaning.
Give Anet the time to focus on the development, on fixing issues, on aligning and balancing.
Let them talk internally, about experience from GW so we get an excellent GW2.
Rather that then a flood of information that is only critizised (? spelling tricks me) over and over.
Let them work instead of running around all the various fora that talk about gw2.
Once they get close to launch, let us get the info as appetizers.
For now, get on with ur titles on all your toons.

/Santa

JulieJames · Nov 28, 2008, 03:44 PM // 15:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by shoyon456

Does anyone recall Anet's LAST YEAR's resolution to update us and provide us with more info on GW2 in '08? Cause I happen to remember a little buzz going on about that. Maybe it was all speculation at the time, because I happen to remember anet talking about a whole new GW2 website in '08 aswell.

Anways, '08 is almost over and no solid news to speak for, only the same regurgitated general, "dance around the question like Sarah Palin" bs.

So my question to you, do you think it's about time in '09 Anet starts providing some definitive info about what the game will look like? The same thing I believe they promised to do in '08.

What do you need to know? It will come out, you will play it, you will find something to complain about. As the new year aproaches why not find a party to go to instead of comparing a video game company to the republican party.

Quaker · Nov 28, 2008, 03:51 PM // 15:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by citizensmith1001

I think , like many other people on guru that people need to give A-net a break and allow them to work on guild wars 2 without a constant stream of moronic questions/rants about why we havent heard anything yet.

I think, like many other people on Guru, that people need to give fellow guru users a break from the constant stream of moronic questions/rants about GW2.

You'll get news about GW2 when and if there is news to give. Which may be never.
I'm still waiting for news of Duke Nukem Forever.

P.s. - I don't think anyone promised anything for '08. There was a lot of "hopefully's" and "if's" involved.

dilan155 · Nov 28, 2008, 08:09 PM // 20:09

we know GW2s being made, thats it. Im pretty sure even if they tell us nothing that they will sell tons of copies when they launch. there were no promises but possible things, 08 isnt over yet and i think some small info will come in 09 beginning.

Star Gazer · Nov 28, 2008, 11:30 PM // 23:30

::checks watch:: yup, yet another hour for a gw2 post.

maybe the mods should GO RED ENGINE the term GW2 so we can give our eyes a break from seeing it.

Minako Sawai · Nov 29, 2008, 12:50 AM // 00:50

I doubt there will be much of any info on GW2 until NCSoft has released:

Aion (come fly with me)

Blade and Soul (big body, tiny head, run fast with flying swords)

Metal Black Alternative (arcade pew pew, with swearing)

the savage nornbear · Nov 29, 2008, 01:00 AM // 01:00

No news is good news?

ZenRgy · Nov 29, 2008, 01:16 AM // 01:16

GW2 has been cancelled, they are planning how to release this news.

Lykan · Nov 29, 2008, 01:23 AM // 01:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by shoyon456

Does anyone recall Anet's LAST YEAR's resolution to update us and provide us with more info on GW2 in '08? Cause I happen to remember a little buzz going on about that.

No, I don't.

Screenshot?

byteme! · Nov 29, 2008, 01:24 AM // 01:24

Yawn....another 1 of these threads. Been there done that. Got nothing to add to this conversation because everything has been covered countless other times. When Anet is ready they will let us know what is going on. Until then threads like this will amount to nothing.

Kattar · Nov 29, 2008, 01:25 AM // 01:25

Where is Faer, and his three words?

But srsly, has anyone else noticed the upsurge in threads about wanting GW2 news? Surely this can't be limited to just this Guild Wars site...

Nov 28, 2008, 07:55 AM // 07:55	#1
shoyon456 Desert Nomad Join Date: Jul 2006 Profession: D/	As the New Year approaches... Does anyone recall Anet's LAST YEAR's resolution to update us and provide us with more info on GW2 in '08? Cause I happen to remember a little buzz going on about that. Maybe it was all speculation at the time, because I happen to remember anet talking about a whole new GW2 website in '08 aswell. Anways, '08 is almost over and no solid news to speak for, only the same regurgitated general, "dance around the question like Sarah Palin" bs. So my question to you, do you think it's about time in '09 Anet starts providing some definitive info about what the game will look like? The same thing I believe they promised to do in '08. EDIT: Ok, it wasn't a "resolution," but it was a clear statement made by gaile: We have a lot of exciting plans for Guild Wars 2 in 2008. A lot. For one thing, you can look for a newly-designed website in the coming year. We're going to launch what will be pretty much a totally new site, while keeping the existing site going, as well. For another, we'll be showing off Guild Wars 2 in concept art, in-game cinematics, screenshots, wallpapers, and much more. There will be so much to learn about Guild Wars 2, and we can't wait to show it to you! We'll have a lot of Guild Wars 2 contests, too! And of course you know we plan the Guild Wars 2 beta test in 2008. So this is definitely an exciting year coming up! Source:http://guildwars.incgamers.com/showthread.php?p=5222146 Last edited by shoyon456; Nov 30, 2008 at 12:04 AM // 00:04..

Nov 28, 2008, 09:18 AM // 09:18	#4
Fril Estelin So Serious... Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London Guild: Nerfs Are [WHAK] Profession: E/	Yes, I believe they will release something in Q1 2009. We've seen a few GW2-related sentences showing through the crack of their strategy (which seems wise to me), like Regina saying that she's seen the actual game, the newly appointed president of NCWest saying that they were very encouraged by what they saw, or Bobby Stein mentioning GW2 too. And the books may or may not be that big news. It doesn't change the fact that I'll be patient with them, I can feel they're putting a lot of work and attention in this (too much to the expense of GW1...) and I'm eager to see ahy thing. But it'll come when it's ready, not before. Last edited by Fril Estelin; Nov 28, 2008 at 09:21 AM // 09:21..

Nov 29, 2008, 01:25 AM // 01:25	#20
Kattar EXCESSIVE FLUTTERCUSSING Join Date: Mar 2007 Guild: SMS (lolgw2placeholder) Profession: Me/	Where is Faer, and his three words? But srsly, has anyone else noticed the upsurge in threads about wanting GW2 news? Surely this can't be limited to just this Guild Wars site... __________________ All seems lost now, but still we must fight on.

Nov 28, 2008, 08:33 AM // 08:33	#2
citizensmith1001 Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Behind You Guild: [RoaR] Profession: D/	I think , like many other people on guru that people need to give A-net a break and allow them to work on guild wars 2 without a constant stream of moronic questions/rants about why we havent heard anything yet, im sure that as soon as anything is ready to show us they will make sure everybody knows where to look to see it.Like many other people , i would rather A-net take their time and make the game the best they can and i certainly dont want them to waste resourses putting together some crappy video of early gameplay footage that in all likelyhood wouldnt even look anything like the final game.

Nov 28, 2008, 10:46 AM // 10:46	#6
gremlin Furnace Stoker Join Date: Oct 2006 Guild: GWAR Profession: Me/Mo	I hope they tell us nothing till the game is maybe 3 months from release. You see there is this thing called Industrial espionage where companies try to discover all they can about rival companies new products. It would be pretty silly to broadcast this information too early, it would give the rival companies too much of an edge.

Nov 28, 2008, 11:07 AM // 11:07	#7
Gredinus Academy Page Join Date: Jun 2006 Profession: N/Me	Yes but if they don't market their game they wont sell it...

Nov 28, 2008, 01:42 PM // 13:42	#9
Shemsu Anpw Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Sephirot - Keter	I have confidence in the A-net team, and will be trying to patiently wait for GW2 :-D But a few teasers would be nice. Maybe concept artwork. Or a Screenshot of the login screen with a pictue of the "known" races...something. But I'll still wait, just would be nice.

Nov 28, 2008, 08:09 PM // 20:09	#13
dilan155 Desert Nomad Join Date: May 2007 Location: living room Profession: N/	we know GW2s being made, thats it. Im pretty sure even if they tell us nothing that they will sell tons of copies when they launch. there were no promises but possible things, 08 isnt over yet and i think some small info will come in 09 beginning.

Nov 28, 2008, 11:30 PM // 23:30	#14
Star Gazer Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Nov 2005 Guild: Zerohour Enterprises [ZHE] Profession: W/	::checks watch:: yup, yet another hour for a gw2 post. maybe the mods should GO RED ENGINE the term GW2 so we can give our eyes a break from seeing it.

Nov 29, 2008, 12:50 AM // 00:50	#15
Minako Sawai Academy Page Join Date: Jul 2008 Profession: A/	I doubt there will be much of any info on GW2 until NCSoft has released: Aion (come fly with me) Blade and Soul (big body, tiny head, run fast with flying swords) Metal Black Alternative (arcade pew pew, with swearing)

Nov 29, 2008, 01:00 AM // 01:00	#16
the savage nornbear Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Apr 2008 Guild: The Raging Cadavers [rage] Profession: R/	No news is good news?

Nov 29, 2008, 01:16 AM // 01:16	#17
ZenRgy Zookeeper Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Australian Discussion Posse HQ - Glorious leader Guild: ҉ ̵̡̢̢̛̛̛̖̗̘̙̜̝̞̟&# Profession: N/E	GW2 has been cancelled, they are planning how to release this news.

Nov 29, 2008, 01:24 AM // 01:24	#19
byteme! Forge Runner Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: On Earth Profession: W/P	Yawn....another 1 of these threads. Been there done that. Got nothing to add to this conversation because everything has been covered countless other times. When Anet is ready they will let us know what is going on. Until then threads like this will amount to nothing.