Chapters and Expansions? - Guild Wars Forums

Azargoth · Apr 11, 2005, 07:43 AM // 07:43

It says on the official site that You need more chapters to get different classes and different races and so on...

Are chapters like expansions because the chapters I am aware of for RPG's is the ones like the ones for Neverwinter Nights?

If so when do the developers intend to release the chapters/expansions

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Azargoth

lllCo2lll · Apr 11, 2005, 07:47 AM // 07:47

Faq's are really useful and insightful, but anyhow They intend to release expansions every 6-8 months with a lot of new content. However you don't "need" to get it in order to remain competitve or be able to keep playing. Its just new content, but still balanced with whatever you got if you don't get the expansions (chapters) But once you love the game you just have to crave for more so I'm one of those in line waiting to grab any expansions that come along.

Manderlock · Apr 11, 2005, 07:47 AM // 07:47

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Originally Posted by Azargoth

It says on the official site that You need more chapters to get different classes and different races and so on...

Are chapters like expansions because the chapters I am aware of for RPG's is the ones like the ones for Neverwinter Nights?

If so when do the developers intend to release the chapters/expansions

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Azargoth

yes chaptrers=expansions

and last i heard it was every 3-4 months

Edit: really? 6-8? hmmm thought it was quicker than that

Azargoth · Apr 11, 2005, 08:10 AM // 08:10

Do you guys know how many expansions the dev. plan on making at the moment?

Manderlock · Apr 11, 2005, 08:15 AM // 08:15

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Originally Posted by Azargoth

Do you guys know how many expansions the dev. plan on making at the moment?

an ifinate amount right now.

but to really awnser your question no there is no set number atm

lllCo2lll · Apr 11, 2005, 09:31 AM // 09:31

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Originally Posted by Manderlock

yes chaptrers=expansions

and last i heard it was every 3-4 months

Edit: really? 6-8? hmmm thought it was quicker than that

lol then how about we settle for 3-8 months eh? good deal

Chadatog · Apr 11, 2005, 12:25 PM // 12:25

Last official word from Jeff was 6-9 months

William of Orange · Apr 11, 2005, 12:58 PM // 12:58

I've been hearing the same thing (6-8ish months) for the release of each expansion. Having a new one ready in 3-4 months seems like it would be rushed; 6-8 gives ample time to add new content on scale with the original release.

Rizzen Khalazar · Apr 11, 2005, 01:26 PM // 13:26

I hope the game can keep people interested for 6-9 months without an expansion.

William of Orange · Apr 11, 2005, 01:41 PM // 13:41

I'm sure that there would still be an interest in playing the game after 6-8 months. How long did Diablo 2/Warcraft III/StarCraft go without expansions? Those games were wildly popular when first released, and I'm pretty sure it took a while until the expansions came out and there was still an interest in the game.

Rizzen Khalazar · Apr 11, 2005, 01:44 PM // 13:44

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Originally Posted by William of Orange

I'm sure that there would still be an interest in playing the game after 6-8 months. How long did Diablo 2/Warcraft III/StarCraft go without expansions? Those games were wildly popular when first released, and I'm pretty sure it took a while until the expansions came out and there was still an interest in the game.

Good point, speaking OF Diablo, im still playing Diablo 2..hehe

Striker Shardale · Apr 11, 2005, 02:19 PM // 14:19

Aaah Diablo 2, I have not played that in a while. Kind of stopped when I noticed everyone was obviously cheating.

Rizzen Khalazar · Apr 11, 2005, 02:20 PM // 14:20

Its a good hack and slash. Its amazing how much you enjoy a game after not playing it for a while, good times

Joysze · Apr 11, 2005, 02:23 PM // 14:23

I'm still kinda playing D2 on and off, although about the only times I venture there nowadays is to rush a friend and do some baal runs. Not too bad when you're terribly bored and need something to do.

Striker Shardale · Apr 11, 2005, 02:28 PM // 14:28

Heh, I have been stuck playing Condition-Zero and Knights Online so I do not go crazy waiting for the beta and the 28th.

gangguard · Apr 11, 2005, 02:34 PM // 14:34

To me D2 is mor like *HAX* and slash

Dreamsmith · Apr 11, 2005, 02:43 PM // 14:43

Unfortunately, being all too familiar with software developers and timeschedules, when Jeff says 6-9 months, I'm fully expecting we'll see a new chapter about once a year. OTOH, that's not too shabby...

Cyris · Apr 11, 2005, 03:30 PM // 15:30

You have to remeber they will also be bringing stuff in through the streaming technology as well!

Kirbie · Apr 11, 2005, 03:50 PM // 15:50

yeah
once a year sounds very good to me
gives people plenty of time to enjoy quests and peer vs peer before new content releases

Diabolus · Apr 11, 2005, 04:00 PM // 16:00

I like the sound of these chapters very much. I'm guessing they'll probably only cost about ??20($36)? I can happily put that aside for every chapter that comes out

especially if it's going to be every 6-9 months, or even every year!

This sounds like real fun!

Apr 11, 2005, 07:43 AM // 07:43	#1
Azargoth Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2005	Chapters and Expansions? It says on the official site that You need more chapters to get different classes and different races and so on... Are chapters like expansions because the chapters I am aware of for RPG's is the ones like the ones for Neverwinter Nights? If so when do the developers intend to release the chapters/expansions ######################################## Azargoth

Apr 11, 2005, 08:10 AM // 08:10	#4
Azargoth Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2005	How many Exp... Do you guys know how many expansions the dev. plan on making at the moment?

Apr 11, 2005, 02:43 PM // 14:43	#17
Dreamsmith Elite Guru Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Minnesota Guild: Beguine Guild [BGN]	Unfortunately, being all too familiar with software developers and timeschedules, when Jeff says 6-9 months, I'm fully expecting we'll see a new chapter about once a year. OTOH, that's not too shabby... __________________

Apr 11, 2005, 07:47 AM // 07:47	#2
lllCo2lll Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Mar 2005	Faq's are really useful and insightful, but anyhow They intend to release expansions every 6-8 months with a lot of new content. However you don't "need" to get it in order to remain competitve or be able to keep playing. Its just new content, but still balanced with whatever you got if you don't get the expansions (chapters) But once you love the game you just have to crave for more so I'm one of those in line waiting to grab any expansions that come along.

Apr 11, 2005, 12:25 PM // 12:25	#7
Chadatog Academy Page Join Date: Mar 2005	Last official word from Jeff was 6-9 months

Apr 11, 2005, 12:58 PM // 12:58	#8
William of Orange Krytan Explorer Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: La Crosse, Wisconsin Guild: Thousand Tigers Apund Ur Head, The Consulate	I've been hearing the same thing (6-8ish months) for the release of each expansion. Having a new one ready in 3-4 months seems like it would be rushed; 6-8 gives ample time to add new content on scale with the original release.

Apr 11, 2005, 01:26 PM // 13:26	#9
Rizzen Khalazar Krytan Explorer Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Salt Lake City	I hope the game can keep people interested for 6-9 months without an expansion.

Apr 11, 2005, 01:41 PM // 13:41	#10
William of Orange Krytan Explorer Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: La Crosse, Wisconsin Guild: Thousand Tigers Apund Ur Head, The Consulate	I'm sure that there would still be an interest in playing the game after 6-8 months. How long did Diablo 2/Warcraft III/StarCraft go without expansions? Those games were wildly popular when first released, and I'm pretty sure it took a while until the expansions came out and there was still an interest in the game.

Apr 11, 2005, 02:19 PM // 14:19	#12
Striker Shardale Academy Page Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Twin Cities, Minnesota Guild: Serious Gaming -SG- Profession: R/Mo	Aaah Diablo 2, I have not played that in a while. Kind of stopped when I noticed everyone was obviously cheating.

Apr 11, 2005, 02:20 PM // 14:20	#13
Rizzen Khalazar Krytan Explorer Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Salt Lake City	Its a good hack and slash. Its amazing how much you enjoy a game after not playing it for a while, good times

Apr 11, 2005, 02:23 PM // 14:23	#14
Joysze Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Mar 2005	I'm still kinda playing D2 on and off, although about the only times I venture there nowadays is to rush a friend and do some baal runs. Not too bad when you're terribly bored and need something to do.

Apr 11, 2005, 02:28 PM // 14:28	#15
Striker Shardale Academy Page Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Twin Cities, Minnesota Guild: Serious Gaming -SG- Profession: R/Mo	Heh, I have been stuck playing Condition-Zero and Knights Online so I do not go crazy waiting for the beta and the 28th.

Apr 11, 2005, 02:34 PM // 14:34	#16
gangguard Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Vasburg Armoury Profession: A/W	To me D2 is mor like HAX and slash

Apr 11, 2005, 03:30 PM // 15:30	#18
Cyris Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: UK	You have to remeber they will also be bringing stuff in through the streaming technology as well!

Apr 11, 2005, 03:50 PM // 15:50	#19
Kirbie Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Mar 2005	yeah once a year sounds very good to me gives people plenty of time to enjoy quests and peer vs peer before new content releases

Apr 11, 2005, 04:00 PM // 16:00	#20
Diabolus Academy Page Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: United Kingdom, England	I like the sound of these chapters very much. I'm guessing they'll probably only cost about ??20($36)? I can happily put that aside for every chapter that comes out especially if it's going to be every 6-9 months, or even every year! This sounds like real fun!