Curse

Hand of Ruin · Aug 18, 2006, 09:07 AM // 09:07

Well the first two chapters are easy to see where the name came from.

"Prophecies" is called so because much of the storyline centers around the "Flame seeker Prophecies".

"Factions" is called so because much of the storyline centers around the two warring factions, the Luxon and the Kurzick.

So what do you think Nightfall is implying?

Knightsaber Sith · Aug 18, 2006, 09:23 AM // 09:23

from the plot summary on ebgames
*an outcast god infects the land with a creeping darknes.........

basically the obvious evil befalling the land

darkness overtaking the light

Gairoh · Aug 18, 2006, 09:30 AM // 09:30

I would say the description of the game pretty much says all....

"In Guild Wars Nightfall, Elona has fallen under the shadow of an evil, outcast god. Against the encroaching desolation of an infernal realm, the people of Elona will need more than a hero to save them, they will need a hero to lead them. . .for nightfall is at hand."

there u have it....

samifly · Aug 18, 2006, 10:57 AM // 10:57

I always think of Issac Asimov's story when I hear of Nightfall >.>

Mordakai · Aug 18, 2006, 01:22 PM // 13:22

Guys, the question is "What is Nighfall implying?"

I would say, it means "The game is coming soon this Fall" (as in, "the time is Nigh")

OR it's a homage to the Knights who say "Nigh".

Mr. G · Aug 18, 2006, 02:12 PM // 14:12

actually the knights say "ni"

Mordakai · Aug 18, 2006, 02:49 PM // 14:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. G

actually the knights say "ni"

Actually, it's pronounced "Knee." Anyway, it was a joke.

thedeadwalk! · Aug 18, 2006, 03:44 PM // 15:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mordakai

Actually, it's pronounced "Knee." Anyway, it was a joke.

Actually, it's spelled "ni." But, the joke doesn't really work as "ni" and "nigh" are pronounced differently.

Good job catching Nighfall, though. I usually miss mispellings, just reading what it's supposed to be anyway.

gabrial heart · Aug 18, 2006, 04:04 PM // 16:04

Maybe it implies an actual in-game time change also! ooooo

OneArmedScissor · Aug 18, 2006, 06:13 PM // 18:13

Well... Just based off the title alone, I would suspect it to be about a new sun god emerging and how the forces of good and light take over everything.

EagleEye33 · Aug 18, 2006, 06:22 PM // 18:22

geez Mordakai didnt waste a chance to rip someone on a typo lol :P

xXa1 · Aug 19, 2006, 10:43 AM // 10:43

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Originally Posted by samifly

I always think of Issac Asimov's story when I hear of Nightfall >.>

you have a point, asimov's does discuss the fall of civilizations each time the darkness (caused by a 2,500 year eclipse in a planet that is in constant illumination) occurs.

we could therefore infer that this darkness in elona will cause the distruction of the elonians and their civilization as they know it and we the heroes of tyria and cantha and the upcoming heroes of elona must save the day.

i just hope it won't that this time around, missions won't simply be a matter of killing more of the same the way it is in factions.

Poison Ivy · Aug 19, 2006, 10:53 AM // 10:53

A bit out of topic...but why the hell are the Luxons and Kurzicks fighting?

Obsidian · Aug 19, 2006, 10:58 AM // 10:58

Poison Ivy: they just... don't like each other.

And for us to have some fun.

And the Nightfall thing reminds of Diablo 2... remember the sun disappearing in Act II?

Knightsaber Sith · Aug 19, 2006, 11:01 AM // 11:01

now this thread is getting waaay off topic

lol

|pyro| · Aug 19, 2006, 11:12 AM // 11:12

Its another chapter where every thing is black and white.
Evil is cruel with no real reas - like they arent sociopats to just kill with lust
Good is like zOMG I have to do anything ho help that guy, zOMG im good

Ninna · Aug 19, 2006, 11:41 AM // 11:41

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Originally Posted by Poison Ivy

A bit out of topic...but why the hell are the Luxons and Kurzicks fighting?

http://gw.gamewikis.org/wiki/Luxon
The Emperor's murderer Shiro Tagachi was brought to justice by the joined forces of the Kurzick champion Saint Viktor and the Luxon Champion Archemorus.

Unfortunately both these champions were killed by the Jade Wind and the Kurzicks and the Luxons got into a fight over the circumstances of the event, both claiming the laurels for their people, which eventually sparked the war among them.