do the devs actually look here? - Guild Wars Forums

michaelhunter81 · Mar 25, 2008, 11:47 AM // 11:47

like the title says. i was just currious if any one knows if the devs actually look here on ocasion for ideas, suggestions, see what players want, etc.?

i had some ideas i and i'm sure others would want the devs to think about but would kinda be pointless if they are never gona look if you know what i mean.

Zodiak · Mar 25, 2008, 12:08 PM // 12:08

Gaile Gray, a repsentative for ANet is quite active on multiple forums including this one

Kattar · Mar 25, 2008, 12:11 PM // 12:11

They look here, and may consider some of the things we say, but don't come here specifically for ideas.

Andrew looks at the threads about new skill balances to see how the community recieved them. Gaile reads and responds a ton here it seems, but that's usually to quell (and sometimes encourage?) rumors or wild speculation.

So they're active here, and come for feedback, but I'm sure their creative team has everything well in hand.

Not to say that some ideas from here haven't been added to the game. But it's hard to tell if we, as a community just stumbled on the idea right before it was added, or it was legitimately our idea.

Someone with more knowledge on the subject may feel free to correct me on any point.

Oh, and all you can do is post in Sardelac. If they see it and like it, then who knows?

michaelhunter81 · Mar 25, 2008, 12:12 PM // 12:12

hey kool thnx for letting me know that

Luminarus · Mar 25, 2008, 12:25 PM // 12:25

They look, but dont listen that much, especially in regard to skill balances.

Sethellington · Mar 25, 2008, 12:29 PM // 12:29

they do look, remember that prick that ruined fireworks for everyone?

Iuris · Mar 25, 2008, 12:40 PM // 12:40

I guess they get far too many ideas from too many people, too many of which simply don't realize how hard those ideas would be to implement or what the side effects would be.

*Darcy* · Mar 25, 2008, 01:00 PM // 13:00

According to statements by Gaile Gray, there are several people at ANet assigned to reading forums. They then submit summaries of the latest threads that point out problems or mention possibly-doable wants. And, I am sure, the latest ROFL threads also.

Player feedback is very important to ANet. The forums allow them to receive information on problems (and how the fixes worked) without investing a fortune in support.

Kattar · Mar 25, 2008, 01:02 PM // 13:02

Forums don't really reflect the entire player base though, so they tend to take everything with a grain of salt.

Rothan Celt · Mar 25, 2008, 01:51 PM // 13:51

Hey Anet U SUCK <<<<<<<<<says Rian The White

Not rothan Hes cool as a ice imps breath

RhanoctJocosa · Mar 25, 2008, 01:52 PM // 13:52

They say they do, but from some of the changes I'd question that

Commander Ryker · Mar 25, 2008, 03:25 PM // 15:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zodiak

Gaile Gray, a repsentative for ANet is quite active on multiple forums including this one

Gaile is community relations, no a dev.

Kattar · Mar 25, 2008, 03:27 PM // 15:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Commander Ryker

Gaile is community relations, no a dev.

Aye, pretty sure Andrew is the only real "dev" here. Haven't seen any others anyway.

Mar 25, 2008, 11:47 AM // 11:47	#1
michaelhunter81 Academy Page Join Date: Apr 2006 Guild: House Valhaad Profession: W/D	do the devs actually look here? like the title says. i was just currious if any one knows if the devs actually look here on ocasion for ideas, suggestions, see what players want, etc.? i had some ideas i and i'm sure others would want the devs to think about but would kinda be pointless if they are never gona look if you know what i mean.

Mar 25, 2008, 01:00 PM // 13:00	#8
Darcy Never Too Old Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rhode Island where there are no GW contests Guild: Order of First Profession: W/R	According to statements by Gaile Gray, there are several people at ANet assigned to reading forums. They then submit summaries of the latest threads that point out problems or mention possibly-doable wants. And, I am sure, the latest ROFL threads also. Player feedback is very important to ANet. The forums allow them to receive information on problems (and how the fixes worked) without investing a fortune in support. __________________ That's me, the old stick-in-the-mud non-fun moderator. (and non-understanding, also)

Mar 25, 2008, 12:08 PM // 12:08	#2
Zodiak Jungle Guide Join Date: May 2005 Location: Gatineau, Qc, Canada Guild: Kiss of Anguish [KISS] Profession: P/W	Gaile Gray, a repsentative for ANet is quite active on multiple forums including this one

Mar 25, 2008, 12:11 PM // 12:11	#3
Kattar EXCESSIVE FLUTTERCUSSING Join Date: Mar 2007 Guild: SMS (lolgw2placeholder) Profession: Me/	They look here, and may consider some of the things we say, but don't come here specifically for ideas. Andrew looks at the threads about new skill balances to see how the community recieved them. Gaile reads and responds a ton here it seems, but that's usually to quell (and sometimes encourage?) rumors or wild speculation. So they're active here, and come for feedback, but I'm sure their creative team has everything well in hand. Not to say that some ideas from here haven't been added to the game. But it's hard to tell if we, as a community just stumbled on the idea right before it was added, or it was legitimately our idea. Someone with more knowledge on the subject may feel free to correct me on any point. Oh, and all you can do is post in Sardelac. If they see it and like it, then who knows?

Mar 25, 2008, 12:12 PM // 12:12	#4
michaelhunter81 Academy Page Join Date: Apr 2006 Guild: House Valhaad Profession: W/D	hey kool thnx for letting me know that

Mar 25, 2008, 12:25 PM // 12:25	#5
Luminarus Furnace Stoker Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Guild: Haze of Light [pure] Profession: R/	They look, but dont listen that much, especially in regard to skill balances.

Mar 25, 2008, 12:29 PM // 12:29	#6
Sethellington Jungle Guide Join Date: Sep 2005 Guild: nn Profession: N/	they do look, remember that prick that ruined fireworks for everyone?

Mar 25, 2008, 12:40 PM // 12:40	#7
Iuris Forge Runner Join Date: Nov 2006 Guild: Crazy ducks from the Forest Profession: W/	I guess they get far too many ideas from too many people, too many of which simply don't realize how hard those ideas would be to implement or what the side effects would be.

Mar 25, 2008, 01:02 PM // 13:02	#9
Kattar EXCESSIVE FLUTTERCUSSING Join Date: Mar 2007 Guild: SMS (lolgw2placeholder) Profession: Me/	Forums don't really reflect the entire player base though, so they tend to take everything with a grain of salt.

Mar 25, 2008, 01:51 PM // 13:51	#10
Rothan Celt Jungle Guide Join Date: Feb 2008 Guild: Aura Profession: Mo/R	Hey Anet U SUCK <<<<<<<<<says Rian The White Not rothan Hes cool as a ice imps breath

Mar 25, 2008, 01:52 PM // 13:52	#11
RhanoctJocosa Legendary Korean Join Date: Aug 2006 Guild: The Benecia Renovatio [RenO] Profession: W/	They say they do, but from some of the changes I'd question that