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Backstab · Apr 01, 2007, 05:23 AM // 05:23

Lately, like everybody, I have been interested about the news for Guild Wars: Eye of the North, and Guild Wars 2. Frankly, for the first week or so, i thought these were the same thing. After reading an article i now know that they are completely differant. Several question popped into my head when reading these articles. Mainly the question is, is GW2 going to be a fresh start? By this I mean, will there be no connections with Guild Wars Prophecies, Factions, Nightfall and the upcoming Eye of the North? From what I have read apparently there is going to be some "Hall of the Monuments"
I know there has been alot of discussion about these subjects, but I would just like a little more. These articles do not seem to help.

p.s. I am getting the PC Gamer - May edition - with the free Ashura, will this clear up anything about this subject?

Knightsaber Sith · Apr 01, 2007, 05:45 AM // 05:45

Arr, just pop into the other thread about "not loathing GW2" or something like that- there's some bantering about the hall of monuments going on there. I really don't want to see it spread to another thread...

Toutatis · Apr 01, 2007, 05:52 AM // 05:52

From what I've read about things so far, it looks like GW:EN will start to pave the way for GW2... Explain a few things beforehand so that we don't have to spend the first coupla weeks of playing GW2 wondering where new races and bits of Tyrian lore have come from, and finish typing up any loose ends from GW1 so that any unfinished business in the GW1 timeframe is dealt with, allowing GW2 to start with a clean slate and not have to keep referring back to GW1 for everything.

It makes sense to me. It'll mean that new players who start with GW2 won't have to go out and get the GW1 series just so that they can understand everything, and also that all of us veteran GW1 players should have some sort of closure letting us get on with GW2 more easily.

Snorph · Apr 01, 2007, 11:18 AM // 11:18

I am so glad and hyped up about GW, I just got it and I have to be honest, I am glad I went with GW rather then WoW. Cant wait too see more.

Yaga Philipe · Apr 01, 2007, 02:30 PM // 14:30

The only thing connecting the characters and stuff from GW to GW2 is the hall of monuments and you can keep you name if you connect the accounts.

Predatorus Viktus · Apr 02, 2007, 11:36 PM // 23:36

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Originally Posted by Backstab

Lately, like everybody, I have been interested about the news for Guild Wars: Eye of the North, and Guild Wars 2. Frankly, for the first week or so, i thought these were the same thing. After reading an article i now know that they are completely differant. Several question popped into my head when reading these articles. Mainly the question is, is GW2 going to be a fresh start? By this I mean, will there be no connections with Guild Wars Prophecies, Factions, Nightfall and the upcoming Eye of the North? From what I have read apparently there is going to be some "Hall of the Monuments"
I know there has been alot of discussion about these subjects, but I would just like a little more. These articles do not seem to help.

p.s. I am getting the PC Gamer - May edition - with the free Ashura, will this clear up anything about this subject?

As has been said by a few posting replies to you, GW:EN is an actual expansion, meaning that you must have Prophecies, Factions, or Nightfall in order to play it. It will also be the end of the original Guild Wars storyline as well as a prelude of things to come.

GW2 will be a stand-alone game with no expansions or new game chapters that you need to buy. All storyline content and changes will be made directly to the servers, and it will still be free. It takes place 200 years after GW:EN, so you will be starting up brand new characters, but with the Hall of Monuments you will be able to not only look at your old GW characters' achievements, but also special items, weapons, and such that you gained, some actually being available for your new characters to use.

All this is covered in the May Issue of PC Gamer. It has an interveiw with the Guild Wars team, an interview about GW:EN, and an interview regarding GW2. An excellent read! =)

Predatorus Viktus
"The Father," First Order of Blood Knights

"There is an ancient Repticus saying, that something lasts only as long as the last person remembers it. My people have come to trust memory over history. Memory, like fire, is radiant and immutable. Those who renounce the flame of memory in order to put out the dangerous fire of truth: Beware these men, for they are dangerous themselves... and unwise. There are false histories written on the blood of those who might remember, and on those who seek the truth."

foamymaster1479 · Apr 02, 2007, 11:46 PM // 23:46

wait so there will be no way to have your current character go to GW2, if thats true that kind of blows

ss1986v2 · Apr 02, 2007, 11:53 PM // 23:53

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Originally Posted by foamymaster1479

wait so there will be no way to have your current character go to GW2, if thats true that kind of blows

have you read anything thats been posted over the past few weeks?

http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...php?t=10133090

and you dont even have to read through the whole 2000+ posts on this topic. its all summed up in the very first post.

please, everyone read what inde has gathered. it says everything that anyone knows about GW2 and GW:EN.

foamymaster1479 · Apr 02, 2007, 11:54 PM // 23:54

also was there an expected release date for GW2

dargon · Apr 03, 2007, 01:11 AM // 01:11

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Originally Posted by foamymaster1479

also was there an expected release date for GW2

Beta testing isn't set to begin till sometime in 2008, so I would guess roughly 2 years. But in the words of John Carmack, it'll be done when it's done and not a moment sooner.

dark_prince2023 · Apr 03, 2007, 06:03 AM // 06:03

GW:EN is also the close of the CORPG Guild Wars and its transfermation into an MMO wich is GW2 so guild wars was basicly a test to see what was need for the making of the game. "points and laughs" we all payed to be part of a hugh beta and the changing future of MMO's.

Defrayer · Apr 03, 2007, 10:35 AM // 10:35

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Originally Posted by dark_prince2023

GW:EN is also the close of the CORPG Guild Wars and its transfermation into an MMO wich is GW2 so guild wars was basicly a test to see what was need for the making of the game. "points and laughs" we all payed to be part of a hugh beta and the changing future of MMO's.

Wow, now that is a way to look at it... makes sense after all.

Arduin · Apr 03, 2007, 10:53 AM // 10:53

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Originally Posted by dark_prince2023

GW:EN is also the close of the CORPG Guild Wars and its transfermation into an MMO wich is GW2 so guild wars was basicly a test to see what was need for the making of the game. "points and laughs" we all payed to be part of a hugh beta and the changing future of MMO's.

Glad to have been Anet's Guinea-pig then

Onarik Amrak · Apr 03, 2007, 11:29 AM // 11:29

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Originally Posted by dark_prince2023

GW:EN is also the close of the CORPG Guild Wars and its transfermation into an MMO wich is GW2 so guild wars was basicly a test to see what was need for the making of the game. "points and laughs" we all payed to be part of a hugh beta and the changing future of MMO's.

Anet already said that is NOT the case weeks ago. Don't be stupid.

Spartan117 · Apr 03, 2007, 09:51 PM // 21:51

one question, why is everyone so worried that we wont have our old things and chars? its gonna be different, we need to remember that.

Kamatsu · Apr 03, 2007, 11:14 PM // 23:14

Question has been answered. Any further discussion concerning GW2, starting new characters, etc should be done in already established threads in Riverside forum.

Thread Closed.

Apr 01, 2007, 05:23 AM // 05:23	#1
Backstab Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Feb 2007 Guild: Convicted Sybarites [CS] Profession: R/	Guild Wars 2, a new start? Lately, like everybody, I have been interested about the news for Guild Wars: Eye of the North, and Guild Wars 2. Frankly, for the first week or so, i thought these were the same thing. After reading an article i now know that they are completely differant. Several question popped into my head when reading these articles. Mainly the question is, is GW2 going to be a fresh start? By this I mean, will there be no connections with Guild Wars Prophecies, Factions, Nightfall and the upcoming Eye of the North? From what I have read apparently there is going to be some "Hall of the Monuments" I know there has been alot of discussion about these subjects, but I would just like a little more. These articles do not seem to help. p.s. I am getting the PC Gamer - May edition - with the free Ashura, will this clear up anything about this subject?

Apr 03, 2007, 11:14 PM // 23:14	#16
Kamatsu Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Location: Australia	Question has been answered. Any further discussion concerning GW2, starting new characters, etc should be done in already established threads in Riverside forum. Thread Closed. __________________ Have a moderation related issue or just want to chat? Send me a PM

Apr 01, 2007, 05:45 AM // 05:45	#2
Knightsaber Sith Furnace Stoker Join Date: Aug 2006 Guild: Few Fallen Heroes [FFH] Profession: W/E	Arr, just pop into the other thread about "not loathing GW2" or something like that- there's some bantering about the hall of monuments going on there. I really don't want to see it spread to another thread...

Apr 01, 2007, 05:52 AM // 05:52	#3
Toutatis Walking Wiki Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Isle of Medication Guild: Visitors from Aranna [VFA] Profession: Me/E	From what I've read about things so far, it looks like GW:EN will start to pave the way for GW2... Explain a few things beforehand so that we don't have to spend the first coupla weeks of playing GW2 wondering where new races and bits of Tyrian lore have come from, and finish typing up any loose ends from GW1 so that any unfinished business in the GW1 timeframe is dealt with, allowing GW2 to start with a clean slate and not have to keep referring back to GW1 for everything. It makes sense to me. It'll mean that new players who start with GW2 won't have to go out and get the GW1 series just so that they can understand everything, and also that all of us veteran GW1 players should have some sort of closure letting us get on with GW2 more easily.

Apr 01, 2007, 11:18 AM // 11:18	#4
Snorph Krytan Explorer Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Riverside,Ca Guild: Kings Of Heaven And Earth Profession: E/Me	I am so glad and hyped up about GW, I just got it and I have to be honest, I am glad I went with GW rather then WoW. Cant wait too see more.

Apr 01, 2007, 02:30 PM // 14:30	#5
Yaga Philipe Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Insanity Guild: Vis Decus Vertus [vDv] Profession: R/	The only thing connecting the characters and stuff from GW to GW2 is the hall of monuments and you can keep you name if you connect the accounts.

Apr 02, 2007, 11:46 PM // 23:46	#7
foamymaster1479 Academy Page Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Spencerport, NY Guild: Guild Wars Team Play Profession: D/Mo	wait so there will be no way to have your current character go to GW2, if thats true that kind of blows

Apr 02, 2007, 11:54 PM // 23:54	#9
foamymaster1479 Academy Page Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Spencerport, NY Guild: Guild Wars Team Play Profession: D/Mo	also was there an expected release date for GW2

Apr 03, 2007, 06:03 AM // 06:03	#11
dark_prince2023 Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Mar 2007 Profession: W/Mo	GW:EN is also the close of the CORPG Guild Wars and its transfermation into an MMO wich is GW2 so guild wars was basicly a test to see what was need for the making of the game. "points and laughs" we all payed to be part of a hugh beta and the changing future of MMO's.

Apr 03, 2007, 09:51 PM // 21:51	#15
Spartan117 Academy Page Join Date: Mar 2007 Guild: The Other Hand Profession: W/R	one question, why is everyone so worried that we wont have our old things and chars? its gonna be different, we need to remember that.