Should i stop playing until GW2 release? - Guild Wars Forums

betonblake999 · Nov 09, 2007, 07:59 PM // 19:59

Guild wars 1 will be obsolete when Guild wars 2 hits the market. She I keep playing part 1, because it seems like a waist of time knowing that part 1 is not connected to part 2. My characters wont be transferred, so that is going to stink.

payne · Nov 09, 2007, 08:05 PM // 20:05

yer but your achievements are recorded...these unlock exclusive weps, heroes,skills etc. for your GW2..chars...plus nice to challenge yourself...leg vanq before GW2 is out...fun :P

WLlama · Nov 09, 2007, 08:07 PM // 20:07

Do you enjoy the game? If so, keep playing. If not, try something else until GW2 comes out.

The Hall of Monuments is there to offer some benefits to those that keep grinding until GW2 but if you are only concerned about your characters' lives then you are out of luck. 200+ years is too long for even a hero to live so you'll just have to trust your descendants to do a decent job of carrying the torch.

wsmcasey · Nov 09, 2007, 08:07 PM // 20:07

If you think of it that way, then why did you even start playing Guild Wars in the first place? All things eventually come to an end.

Guild Wars 1 isnt obsolete just because Guild Wars 2 is released. Theres nothing stopping you from playing Guild Wars 1 for many years to come.

Hell, I've played Diablo 1 before picking up Diablo 2, and servers are still active for both of those games after almost a decade.

Olim Chill · Nov 09, 2007, 08:10 PM // 20:10

^Exactly. If you like GW1 keep on playing it.

Melei Hawke · Nov 09, 2007, 08:12 PM // 20:12

The question is do you enjoy playing guild wars? If the answer to that is yes then you have the answer to your question. Also, GW 1 will continue to be a game even after GW 2 is released. I don't expect it will be as busy as it is now however people may still want to work on the titles that transfer through the hall of monuments and new players may want to see how things started out and get the history behind GW 2.

If you do not enjoy GW 1 you may or may not enjoy GW 2...that remains to be seen. Also, it will be 1-2 years before GW 2 is released so you can either get on with your life and come back later or continue to play like you do now.

Only you can answer your questions...you just have to ask yourself the right ones.

heheh...you guys beat me to it

Antheus · Nov 09, 2007, 09:12 PM // 21:12

You have been playing for 15 months. Please take a break.

The Way Out · Nov 09, 2007, 09:13 PM // 21:13

I understand where you are coming from with this question... and at the same time... I have thought about it too. However, that was prior to getting into a good guild where we actually have fun. I don't dwell so much on gw2... the hall of monuments is a great addition... and will really enhance the authenticity of your character once you create him/her/it in gw2. You will have a lineage. In the meantime... guildwars, to me, is all about friends and spending time with each other.

Hopefully I don't offend anyone here, but leavers are normally the ones who don't "get" guildwars. They hop from guild to guild expecting the "miracle" to happen. Someday they will arrive in a guild... gold will drop from the rafters... and men who play women online will turn out to really be women after all. My suggestion... join a good guild... carry your guild over into the future... and remember that this is about having fun. Sweet... or just complain about any game you play and forget that massive online is about people interacting with people... not miracles.

pamelf · Nov 10, 2007, 03:06 AM // 03:06

Are you having fun? Then keep playing.

Are you not having fun? Then why the hell are you here asking us if you should keep playing. Just stop and find something you enjoy.

Trub · Nov 10, 2007, 03:18 AM // 03:18

I honestly think you love the game, otherwise you wouldn't be here in a GW forum asking this question.
It just sounds like you may have hit a block in the flow of your gaming....try making another toon...finding a fun build to play, or just chatting with new people in the larger towns?
GW has so many things to explore...don't stop if you love it so..

Guns Up! · Nov 10, 2007, 06:02 AM // 06:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by payne

yer but your achievements are recorded...these unlock exclusive weps, heroes,skills etc. for your GW2..chars...plus nice to challenge yourself...leg vanq before GW2 is out...fun :P

What kind of achievements? Like maxing out titles?

betonblake999 · Nov 13, 2007, 04:13 PM // 16:13

Thanks for the posts. I will keep playing, I actually love the game. I'm going to max out as many titles as possible!

The Way Out · Nov 13, 2007, 07:31 PM // 19:31

Good to hear that man... seek me out in game... we can run together

ign The Way Out

fatjoez · Nov 14, 2007, 12:05 AM // 00:05

i just played PVP on trial key for about 40 minutes.

Don't think i'll be buying the game.

it's ok but one thing I really don't like is that the Mouse isn't locked to camera view like another game i used to play so it's really annoying when you want to look around.

furthermore it just doesn't really appeal dunno why but yeah

Lady Ana Stacia · Nov 14, 2007, 09:43 AM // 09:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by fatjoez

i just played PVP on trial key for about 40 minutes.

Don't think i'll be buying the game.

it's ok but one thing I really don't like is that the Mouse isn't locked to camera view like another game i used to play so it's really annoying when you want to look around.

furthermore it just doesn't really appeal dunno why but yeah

Seriously playing PvP for 40 minutes on a trial acct with no skill unlocks for the most part....You won't have even given the game a chance. Meh to each his own tho

MirkoTeran · Nov 14, 2007, 10:08 AM // 10:08

Yes, you should quit right.

Seriously... what did you expect to hear here?

Deftones_Korn_Unloco · Nov 14, 2007, 10:19 AM // 10:19

Code:

 You have been playing for 15 months. Please take a break.

*S n i g g e r s* ^^ Sorry, that previous response amused me.

=================================================

I personally agree with the general response of this thread. Another way you could look at the situation is; you could regret not continuing to play the Guild Wars as we know it today, because your characters in Guild Wars 2 will be less fortunate in having the ???goodies.??? Therefore your access to exclusive heroes, armour, weapons and much more will be somewhat limited.

My personal perception was quite similar to yours, but I figured why not make the best of my Guild Wars times now then never, because if I don't, I could regret it when Guild Wars 2 comes out, and I hate regret. Often times like these where you know you don't have all the time in the world, you treasure what time you do have, especially if that time is short, and make the most of it. You might be surprised with how grateful you would be if you continue to play.

You may also find yourself thinking, "what if?" Instead of "should I continue to play?" In the end it all boils down to you and what you decide.
All the best!

BenjZee · Nov 14, 2007, 12:26 PM // 12:26

it proably wont't be obselete because people who buy gw2 will probably in the end by the first one to see what it was about. besides this you're not playing for the sake of playing are you? The games supposed to be fun, if your not enjoying it then stop, dont leaeve because a new version wll coming out and these so called invested hours of grind you have to do will not have a use

iridescentfyre · Nov 14, 2007, 01:37 PM // 13:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by betonblake999

Guild wars 1 will be obsolete when Guild wars 2 hits the market. She I keep playing part 1, because it seems like a waist of time knowing that part 1 is not connected to part 2. My characters wont be transferred, so that is going to stink.

"Obsolete?" Why? If you're still having fun, keep playing it forever if you want to. If you're not having fun, then the coming of GW2 isn't even the issue. People will still be playing Guild Wars when GW2 goes live. And then there's the little matter of your achievements transferring..

Why would you want your characters transferred anyway? The only unique thing about characters in Guild Wars is the name anyway. GW's character customization system doesn't allow for enough diversity or uniqueness to even justify coding a transfer system.

pkodyssey · Nov 14, 2007, 02:28 PM // 14:28

Yes, if you have that much doubt. There is no way to know when the actual release of the game will be so I would just turn off the computer until you hear that GW2 will be released.

Nov 09, 2007, 07:59 PM // 19:59	#1
betonblake999 Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Jun 2006 Guild: The Dirty Cheaters Profession: W/Me	Should i stop playing until GW2 release? Guild wars 1 will be obsolete when Guild wars 2 hits the market. She I keep playing part 1, because it seems like a waist of time knowing that part 1 is not connected to part 2. My characters wont be transferred, so that is going to stink.

Nov 09, 2007, 09:13 PM // 21:13	#8
The Way Out Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: In my peanut brain Guild: Zomg Zombies [OMG] Profession: Mo/E	In being fair I understand where you are coming from with this question... and at the same time... I have thought about it too. However, that was prior to getting into a good guild where we actually have fun. I don't dwell so much on gw2... the hall of monuments is a great addition... and will really enhance the authenticity of your character once you create him/her/it in gw2. You will have a lineage. In the meantime... guildwars, to me, is all about friends and spending time with each other. Hopefully I don't offend anyone here, but leavers are normally the ones who don't "get" guildwars. They hop from guild to guild expecting the "miracle" to happen. Someday they will arrive in a guild... gold will drop from the rafters... and men who play women online will turn out to really be women after all. My suggestion... join a good guild... carry your guild over into the future... and remember that this is about having fun. Sweet... or just complain about any game you play and forget that massive online is about people interacting with people... not miracles.

Nov 13, 2007, 07:31 PM // 19:31	#13
The Way Out Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: In my peanut brain Guild: Zomg Zombies [OMG] Profession: Mo/E	Applause Good to hear that man... seek me out in game... we can run together ign The Way Out

Nov 14, 2007, 10:19 AM // 10:19	#17
Deftones_Korn_Unloco Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: In a country, in a city, in a house. Guild: Kirins of Holy Light Profession: Mo/	In relation to what Antheus said and your thread. Code: You have been playing for 15 months. Please take a break. S n i g g e r s ^^ Sorry, that previous response amused me. ================================================= I personally agree with the general response of this thread. Another way you could look at the situation is; you could regret not continuing to play the Guild Wars as we know it today, because your characters in Guild Wars 2 will be less fortunate in having the ???goodies.??? Therefore your access to exclusive heroes, armour, weapons and much more will be somewhat limited. My personal perception was quite similar to yours, but I figured why not make the best of my Guild Wars times now then never, because if I don't, I could regret it when Guild Wars 2 comes out, and I hate regret. Often times like these where you know you don't have all the time in the world, you treasure what time you do have, especially if that time is short, and make the most of it. You might be surprised with how grateful you would be if you continue to play. You may also find yourself thinking, "what if?" Instead of "should I continue to play?" In the end it all boils down to you and what you decide. All the best!

Nov 09, 2007, 08:05 PM // 20:05	#2
payne Desert Nomad Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: england (currently located on the south coast) Profession: R/	yer but your achievements are recorded...these unlock exclusive weps, heroes,skills etc. for your GW2..chars...plus nice to challenge yourself...leg vanq before GW2 is out...fun :P

Nov 09, 2007, 08:07 PM // 20:07	#3
WLlama Caged Mongrel Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cage in a Dungeon Guild: Flaming Turtles Profession: N/	Do you enjoy the game? If so, keep playing. If not, try something else until GW2 comes out. The Hall of Monuments is there to offer some benefits to those that keep grinding until GW2 but if you are only concerned about your characters' lives then you are out of luck. 200+ years is too long for even a hero to live so you'll just have to trust your descendants to do a decent job of carrying the torch.

Nov 09, 2007, 08:07 PM // 20:07	#4
wsmcasey Jungle Guide Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Right behind you. Guild: HeRo Profession: W/Rt	If you think of it that way, then why did you even start playing Guild Wars in the first place? All things eventually come to an end. Guild Wars 1 isnt obsolete just because Guild Wars 2 is released. Theres nothing stopping you from playing Guild Wars 1 for many years to come. Hell, I've played Diablo 1 before picking up Diablo 2, and servers are still active for both of those games after almost a decade.

Nov 09, 2007, 08:10 PM // 20:10	#5
Olim Chill Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: USA Guild: DMI Profession: N/	^Exactly. If you like GW1 keep on playing it.

Nov 09, 2007, 08:12 PM // 20:12	#6
Melei Hawke Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Apr 2007 Guild: SoF Profession: R/Mo	The question is do you enjoy playing guild wars? If the answer to that is yes then you have the answer to your question. Also, GW 1 will continue to be a game even after GW 2 is released. I don't expect it will be as busy as it is now however people may still want to work on the titles that transfer through the hall of monuments and new players may want to see how things started out and get the history behind GW 2. If you do not enjoy GW 1 you may or may not enjoy GW 2...that remains to be seen. Also, it will be 1-2 years before GW 2 is released so you can either get on with your life and come back later or continue to play like you do now. Only you can answer your questions...you just have to ask yourself the right ones. heheh...you guys beat me to it

Nov 09, 2007, 09:12 PM // 21:12	#7
Antheus Forge Runner Join Date: Jan 2006	You have been playing for 15 months. Please take a break.

Nov 10, 2007, 03:06 AM // 03:06	#9
pamelf Forge Runner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Australia Guild: Lost Templars [LoTe] Profession: Me/Mo	Are you having fun? Then keep playing. Are you not having fun? Then why the hell are you here asking us if you should keep playing. Just stop and find something you enjoy.

Nov 10, 2007, 03:18 AM // 03:18	#10
Trub Jungle Guide Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sitting in the guildhall, watching the wallows frolic. Guild: Trinity of the ascended [SMS]+[Koss]+[TAM]=[ToA]	I honestly think you love the game, otherwise you wouldn't be here in a GW forum asking this question. It just sounds like you may have hit a block in the flow of your gaming....try making another toon...finding a fun build to play, or just chatting with new people in the larger towns? GW has so many things to explore...don't stop if you love it so..

Nov 13, 2007, 04:13 PM // 16:13	#12
betonblake999 Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Jun 2006 Guild: The Dirty Cheaters Profession: W/Me	Thanks for the posts. I will keep playing, I actually love the game. I'm going to max out as many titles as possible!

Nov 14, 2007, 12:05 AM // 00:05	#14
fatjoez Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Nov 2007	i just played PVP on trial key for about 40 minutes. Don't think i'll be buying the game. it's ok but one thing I really don't like is that the Mouse isn't locked to camera view like another game i used to play so it's really annoying when you want to look around. furthermore it just doesn't really appeal dunno why but yeah

Nov 14, 2007, 10:08 AM // 10:08	#16
MirkoTeran Forge Runner Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Slovenia Guild: Scars Meadows [SMS] Profession: Mo/	Yes, you should quit right. Seriously... what did you expect to hear here?

Nov 14, 2007, 12:26 PM // 12:26	#18
BenjZee Forge Runner Join Date: Dec 2006 Guild: The Overacheivers [Club] Profession: Mo/	it proably wont't be obselete because people who buy gw2 will probably in the end by the first one to see what it was about. besides this you're not playing for the sake of playing are you? The games supposed to be fun, if your not enjoying it then stop, dont leaeve because a new version wll coming out and these so called invested hours of grind you have to do will not have a use

Nov 14, 2007, 02:28 PM // 14:28	#20
pkodyssey Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: In a cardboard box with Internet Guild: The Order of the Frozen Tundra (TofT) Profession: N/	Yes, if you have that much doubt. There is no way to know when the actual release of the game will be so I would just turn off the computer until you hear that GW2 will be released.