aismailuk · Aug 30, 2005, 10:33 AM // 10:33

Hi all,

With ArenaNet announcing the release date for the Summer update as the 7th September, I was wondering what people's thoughts were on this?

Do you think it has taken too long to arrive?
Are you glad ANet has taken their time and not rushed through an update?
Are you not really bothered?

Post your thoughts here.

/Edit: For the record, I personally am enjoying the game on my first character and am more than happy with ANet for releasing a free update for us players! Good work if you ask me

p0t4T0 · Aug 30, 2005, 11:28 AM // 11:28

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Are you glad ANet has taken their time and not rushed through an update?

^^ This.

Vyvyan Damone · Aug 30, 2005, 11:58 AM // 11:58

well, if i was a player who has been here from a start. I surely would been expecting SUMMER update to hit our puta's in SUMMER. so i might get frustrated a bit.

BUT, im a new player who even hasnt hit the lvl20 yet. so im only WOO'wing for incoming update, thus it doesnt actually bother me when it comes.

SUMMARY: Its a good thing the UPDATE gets thruly checked in and out before release. If it was launched in summertime like "its almost ok version of an update" it woulda been pissin off more people than its released properly checked and balanced, when its READY. Just rushy "gimme everything NOW!" people would yel their rusty panties out, everybody else gets the "delay" ok, understanding that releasing shit is destruction, while releasing GOOD is way to heaven.

trelloskilos · Aug 30, 2005, 12:41 PM // 12:41

It's released the day after my birthday, so I'm happy with the date

Axle_Fieshe · Aug 30, 2005, 12:44 PM // 12:44

As long as it comes I am happy

Kuku Monk · Aug 30, 2005, 12:45 PM // 12:45

Hate to get technical with you guys, but summer doesn't end until the 22nd of September when Autumn begins. As far as I'm concerned there really hasn't been any deception. They made a broad statement for a reason.

DFrost · Aug 30, 2005, 12:48 PM // 12:48

If I had paid for it I might have a problem. But since ANet has no obligation whatsoever to produce free content like this, I think everyone who complains about it 'being late' is just a little bit spoiled.

Cunning · Aug 30, 2005, 12:51 PM // 12:51

Just in time for Spring!

Don't assume the US is the only country that has a summer, this update will arrive exactly when Arena Net originally said it would.

I was never concerned much about the update anyway, I'm still happily playing through the game.

sidepocket13 · Aug 30, 2005, 12:51 PM // 12:51

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Originally Posted by DFrost

If I had paid for it I might have a problem. But since ANet has no obligation whatsoever to produce free content like this, I think everyone who complains about it 'being late' is just a little bit spoiled.

totally agreed!

Paine · Aug 30, 2005, 02:27 PM // 14:27

It's not a summerupdate if it comes in September.

miskav · Aug 30, 2005, 02:31 PM // 14:31

Paine... like 7/10th of september is summer... so how is it not a summer update?
And im glad that Anet looks out for us. They are trying hard on stuff that they arent earning money on...

aismailuk · Aug 30, 2005, 02:31 PM // 14:31

See Kuku Monk's post about official end of summer...!

/edit: Woohoo! Prominent Citizen!

Dralon · Aug 30, 2005, 02:46 PM // 14:46

Broad statements are ok, you are right there was no deceptions. But if I heard about a special offer coming this "football season", I would be a little perturbed if it hit Jan 31st, even if it was before the Super Bowl, and thus still an accurate prediction.

No problem though. I work for a living, so summer is no different from fall for me

nailz · Aug 30, 2005, 03:00 PM // 15:00

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Originally Posted by miskav

Paine... like 7/10th of september is summer... so how is it not a summer update?
And im glad that Anet looks out for us. They are trying hard on stuff that they arent earning money on...

Paine's a griefer...just ignore him

khara · Aug 30, 2005, 03:00 PM // 15:00

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Originally Posted by Axle_Fieshe

As long as it comes I am happy

EXACTLY

terrordactyl · Aug 30, 2005, 04:34 PM // 16:34

For those that don't believe September is summer, these are the official season dates;

Perihelion January 2 01:00
Vernal (Spring) Equinox March 20 12:33
Summer Solstice June 21 06:46
Aphelion July 5 05:00
Autumnal Equinox September 22 22:23
Winter Solstice December 21 18:35

In other words, autumn (called fall in the US) begins on 22/09 (09/22 for US). Thus, as long as the summer update appears before Sept 22, then they haven't lied to you.

medikamen · Aug 30, 2005, 05:41 PM // 17:41

the summer update will be released on the 7th of september, only one week to go!

DarkSpell · Aug 30, 2005, 05:46 PM // 17:46

What is updated then? I'm at skool with crap internet, so search isn't working out for me.

Ninna · Aug 30, 2005, 06:06 PM // 18:06

http://www.guildwars.com/press/pr10-29-08-05.html

Quote:

Sorrow's Furnace offers two large, explorable regions: Grenth's Footprint and Sorrow's Furnace. These regions will provide exciting new high-level content to Guild Wars players, and will offer new quests, new monsters, new items, and more.

For characters who have completed their ascension in Guild Wars, these areas will provide new opportunities for exploration and reward.

Artemis Bladewing · Aug 30, 2005, 06:09 PM // 18:09

Well 3 months after GW realease that is good enough. Cant w8 to play, as am returning on the 9th, damn I hate to miss 2 days of this great new area.

Lets get the farm build going, so that when i log on guru you have a perfect thread of how farm Furnace solo

(P.S.... ANET, dont you keep track of time, why didnt you bring it on the 21th of september, that would have been a great summer update and would have gotten the flamers going

)

Aug 30, 2005, 10:33 AM // 10:33	#1
aismailuk Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jul 2005 Profession: R/W	Hi all, With ArenaNet announcing the release date for the Summer update as the 7th September, I was wondering what people's thoughts were on this? Do you think it has taken too long to arrive? Are you glad ANet has taken their time and not rushed through an update? Are you not really bothered? Post your thoughts here. /Edit: For the record, I personally am enjoying the game on my first character and am more than happy with ANet for releasing a free update for us players! Good work if you ask me Last edited by cosyfiep; Dec 24, 2015 at 12:19 AM // 00:19..

Aug 30, 2005, 06:09 PM // 18:09	#20
Artemis Bladewing Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Usually Lions Arch 2 Guild: Clan Brotherhood Profession: Mo/Me	Well 3 months after GW realease that is good enough. Cant w8 to play, as am returning on the 9th, damn I hate to miss 2 days of this great new area. Lets get the farm build going, so that when i log on guru you have a perfect thread of how farm Furnace solo (P.S.... ANET, dont you keep track of time, why didnt you bring it on the 21th of september, that would have been a great summer update and would have gotten the flamers going ) Last edited by Artemis Bladewing; Aug 30, 2005 at 06:11 PM // 18:11..

Aug 30, 2005, 11:58 AM // 11:58	#3
Vyvyan Damone Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Europe Guild: R.O.M Profession: W/Mo	well, if i was a player who has been here from a start. I surely would been expecting SUMMER update to hit our puta's in SUMMER. so i might get frustrated a bit. BUT, im a new player who even hasnt hit the lvl20 yet. so im only WOO'wing for incoming update, thus it doesnt actually bother me when it comes. SUMMARY: Its a good thing the UPDATE gets thruly checked in and out before release. If it was launched in summertime like "its almost ok version of an update" it woulda been pissin off more people than its released properly checked and balanced, when its READY. Just rushy "gimme everything NOW!" people would yel their rusty panties out, everybody else gets the "delay" ok, understanding that releasing shit is destruction, while releasing GOOD is way to heaven.

Aug 30, 2005, 12:41 PM // 12:41	#4
trelloskilos Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Jul 2005 Guild: Guitarring Adventurers Society Profession: R/N	It's released the day after my birthday, so I'm happy with the date

Aug 30, 2005, 12:44 PM // 12:44	#5
Axle_Fieshe Banned Join Date: May 2005 Profession: Mo/W	As long as it comes I am happy

Aug 30, 2005, 12:45 PM // 12:45	#6
Kuku Monk Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jun 2005 Profession: Me/E	Hate to get technical with you guys, but summer doesn't end until the 22nd of September when Autumn begins. As far as I'm concerned there really hasn't been any deception. They made a broad statement for a reason.

Aug 30, 2005, 12:48 PM // 12:48	#7
DFrost Krytan Explorer Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ultima Thule Guild: Legacy of Echovald [Echo] Profession: P/	If I had paid for it I might have a problem. But since ANet has no obligation whatsoever to produce free content like this, I think everyone who complains about it 'being late' is just a little bit spoiled.

Aug 30, 2005, 12:51 PM // 12:51	#8
Cunning Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Vabbi, Elona Guild: Ex Talionis [Law] Profession: Me/	Just in time for Spring! Don't assume the US is the only country that has a summer, this update will arrive exactly when Arena Net originally said it would. I was never concerned much about the update anyway, I'm still happily playing through the game.

Aug 30, 2005, 02:27 PM // 14:27	#10
Paine Krytan Explorer Join Date: May 2005 Guild: Clan Plus [Plus]	It's not a summerupdate if it comes in September.

Aug 30, 2005, 02:31 PM // 14:31	#11
miskav Jungle Guide Join Date: Jun 2005 Guild: None Profession: Mo/	Paine... like 7/10th of september is summer... so how is it not a summer update? And im glad that Anet looks out for us. They are trying hard on stuff that they arent earning money on...

Aug 30, 2005, 02:46 PM // 14:46	#13
Dralon Academy Page Join Date: May 2005 Location: Stillwater, OK Profession: R/Mo	Broad statements are ok, you are right there was no deceptions. But if I heard about a special offer coming this "football season", I would be a little perturbed if it hit Jan 31st, even if it was before the Super Bowl, and thus still an accurate prediction. No problem though. I work for a living, so summer is no different from fall for me

Aug 30, 2005, 04:34 PM // 16:34	#16
terrordactyl Academy Page Join Date: Aug 2005 Guild: The Lions Guild Profession: E/Mo	For those that don't believe September is summer, these are the official season dates; Perihelion January 2 01:00 Vernal (Spring) Equinox March 20 12:33 Summer Solstice June 21 06:46 Aphelion July 5 05:00 Autumnal Equinox September 22 22:23 Winter Solstice December 21 18:35 In other words, autumn (called fall in the US) begins on 22/09 (09/22 for US). Thus, as long as the summer update appears before Sept 22, then they haven't lied to you.

Aug 30, 2005, 05:41 PM // 17:41	#17
medikamen Academy Page Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Lyon, FRANCE Profession: Mo/Me	the summer update will be released on the 7th of september, only one week to go!

Aug 30, 2005, 05:46 PM // 17:46	#18
DarkSpell Academy Page Join Date: Aug 2005 Guild: [OoO] Profession: R/Mo	What is updated then? I'm at skool with crap internet, so search isn't working out for me.