Curse

Xiaquin · Apr 01, 2011, 10:31 PM // 22:31

I'm so glad they did something big to liven things up, but I'm always sorry to hear from those with no sense of humor or willingness to let go from the norm and just have silly fun.

I loved it and thought it was very well put-together.

Hells Fury · Apr 01, 2011, 10:34 PM // 22:34

Avatar of Kormir: "Elite Form. Your are permanently Blinded. Any time one of your allies finishes a quest, you get credit for completing it instead. Whenever a Dervish enchantment ends on you, you steal all enchantments, shouts, and weapon spells from all party members."

All my rage.

I'm so glad anet is aware how much Kormir is annoying useless npc.

also
The Black Beast of Arrgh now appears only on Friday when the next day is Saturday and Sunday comes afterwards.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CD2LRROpph0

oh anet

Black Metal · Apr 01, 2011, 10:42 PM // 22:42

due to work obligations I don't think I'll be able to log in today but someone quoted Regina saying Corporal Bale will be in Embark Beach through the weekend. Is this Corporal Bale the funnel through which all the April Fools content goes through?

X Dr Pepper X · Apr 01, 2011, 10:47 PM // 22:47

Lets get this straight.

I liked the Corporal Bane Terminator April Fool's day quest. It was fun and witty.

It is however, out of place as far as content goes.

They haven't yet fixed GW itself, and they add in totally irrelevant and frivolous things such as this? Why wouldn't I be upset?

Its like buying luxuries like XM Radio, a Sat Nav, and leather upholstery for a car that barely works instead of fixing the car first.

If the Dervish update took over a year (iirc), how long do you think they'll take to truly fix SF, SC, Rangers, Eles, Paras, HM, Elite Areas, and balance PvP properly?

Everybody who cannot acknowledge the fact that this takes away resources from the development of other projects in GW1 is a blind rabid fanboy.

You can disagree with me about the priorities of content introduction in this game, but this took away resources from more important things like profession balance. That is a fact.

Asia Skyly · Apr 01, 2011, 10:57 PM // 22:57

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Originally Posted by X Dr Pepper X

That is a fact.

Actually that is not a fact. None of us have any idea how that content came to be, Who worked on it, whether it was done in overtime, at the same time of other projects, while waiting for other projects, previously done years back, etc.

You are speculating and that, is an opinion.

Riot Narita · Apr 01, 2011, 10:57 PM // 22:57

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Originally Posted by X Dr Pepper X

That is a fact.

Wrong.

Events like April Fools come around every year. They are fixtures.
They Must Have New Content Every Year.

Work on GW Beyond, balancing, updates of every kind (except genuine emergency fixes)... must be fitted into the GAPS between such fixed events.

If priorities even come into it at all, these regular events come first. And that is as it should be. Resources are ALREADY commited to them. They are not taken away from other work, it's simply business as usual.

Oh, and LOL @ how broken you think GW is, in your mind. "A barely working car". Drama.

old gray dude · Apr 01, 2011, 11:07 PM // 23:07

omfg this just goes to show u cant plz everybody seems like we are split on this one im willing to bet the same ones on here qqing cause they took time from woc blah blah blah would have been the same ones whining if hey did nothing they added something fun out of the norm quit bitching if u dont like dont play its simple if u think it takes to long for this and that find a new game to play i mean this game is free for what limited resources they have i think they do an outstanding job ty anet

accelerate · Apr 01, 2011, 11:08 PM // 23:08

@ X_Dr_Pepper_X. Your analogy might work if you actually bought stuff after the initial game purchase that affected and broke gameplay. As far as I can tell, buying costumes does not affect gameplay (although I grant you, buying mercenaries may).

From a non-hardcore GW player's perspective, I don't think Guild Wars is a "car that barely works". I cannot dispute if there are balance issues, or issues with HM, or broken skills, mainly because I am a casual gamer, and my only criteria is, does any of this make the game too hard or too easy? So far, none of the changes have, but I reiterate, I am a casual gamer, so I may not be as affected as you are. But as a casual gamer, I appreciate these "frivolous" updates.

All I'm really trying to say is, there are those of us who think Arenanet is doing a good job with their content updates and only hope they keep 'em coming!

FyrFytr998 · Apr 01, 2011, 11:19 PM // 23:19

So I assume the people that don't like the content preferred the stick figures then?

Lots of people walking around in bunched up panties. Just sayin'.

And not aiming this at anyone in particular, but I'd rather be a blind fanboy than a pretentious gaming snob. When you add up all the numbers, you've gotten well more in game play than what you've paid for with no subscription. It's staggering the amount of entitlement some players feel they are due. Like ANET is their personal gaming butler at their beck and call. You bought the product. You played exactly the amount of gaming ANET was selling at that time. Anything else is extra. You don't like it? Close the program and find something new to do with your lives. To say you just didn't like the AF content is one thing. To say you don't like it because it takes away from new content ANET has absolutely no obligation to provide us is another.

What's even funnier is these same people would probably been even more vocal had ANET given us nothing at all. All the people that like to talk smack should form up. Find someone to front them some capital, and make a game to "show us how it should be done".

Thank you ANET. I am entertained.

powerslave · Apr 01, 2011, 11:23 PM // 23:23

What does the new build do? Does it make the quest any different?

Noghi · Apr 01, 2011, 11:26 PM // 23:26

What I want to know is when my Paragon gets her LDoA Title since she was level 20 in Presearing

FyrFytr998 · Apr 01, 2011, 11:33 PM // 23:33

I tell you. All the QQer's here could form a new class in GW.

Antigons: Using chants and shouts of negativity to decrease party morale.

RedDog91 · Apr 01, 2011, 11:33 PM // 23:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Noghi

What I want to know is when my Paragon gets her LDoA Title since she was level 20 in Presearing

Well, technically you were level 20 eleven years before pre-searing.

Speaking of which, anyone feel like editing the timeline on wiki to include "1059 AE: Corporal Bane arrives from 270 years in the future to stop the Annihilator Golem from killing Sarah"?

Rage poster: "270 years? It clearly says he's only from 250 years in the future!"
Me: "Yes, but thats in the present, which is 1079 AE. When he goes back another 20 years to 1059 AE, it becomes 270."
Rage poster: "Oh..."

FyrFytr998 · Apr 01, 2011, 11:36 PM // 23:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedDog91

Rage poster: "270 years? It clearly says he's only from 250 years in the future!"
Me: "Yes, but thats in the present, which is 1079 AE. When he goes back another 20 years to 1059 AE, it becomes 270."
Rage poster: "Oh..."

Chronopwnt!!

Rocky Raccoon · Apr 01, 2011, 11:37 PM // 23:37

[QUOTE=X Dr Pepper X;5439497
They haven't yet fixed GW itself, and they add in totally irrelevant and frivolous things such as this? Why wouldn't I be upset?
You can disagree with me about the priorities of content introduction in this game, but this took away resources from more important things like profession balance. That is a fact.[/QUOTE]

Your opinion , and how do you know that?

Noghi · Apr 01, 2011, 11:38 PM // 23:38

[QUOTE=RedDog91;5439534]Well, technically you were level 20 eleven years before pre-searing.

Well technically any time before the Searing takes place would be considered Pre-Searing would it not?

TheGizzy · Apr 01, 2011, 11:46 PM // 23:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by X Dr Pepper X

Its like buying luxuries like XM Radio, a Sat Nav, and leather upholstery for a car that barely works instead of fixing the car first.

Unless, you know, you're the one in charge of buying luxuries for the car, and your spouse is in charge of fixing the car.

This is the kind of thing that happens when something is a collaborative effort... one person/team works on one part, another focuses on a different part, etc.

You have zero idea how the team(s) at ANet are assigned, who is resourced to do what, what projects are on all of their plates, how resources of time/equipment/development are allotted. But you're sure quick to tell everyone just how it should be done, and what an utter failure they are when they don't do it your way.

I can't wait to see the amazing MMO you are developing, with incredible content, constant updates, perfectly balanced skills and professions, all the bells & whistles with no subscription fees, no DLC, and cheaper than a single evening out for dinner & a movie. I'm sure it will be on the shelves next week, right?

*crickets chirp*

Yeah, that's what I thought.

RedDog91 · Apr 01, 2011, 11:47 PM // 23:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Noghi

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedDog91

Well, technically you were level 20 eleven years before pre-searing.

Well technically any time before the Searing takes place would be considered Pre-Searing would it not?

This is true.
But back then being level 20 wasn't a big deal. Look around, every Ascalonian soldier is level 20.

The Ascalon Army doesn't start rewarding people that reach level 20 until all these people die in the Guild Wars.

TIME PARADOX AVERTED.

RedStar · Apr 01, 2011, 11:47 PM // 23:47

You can't expect that a quest with a bunch of new enemies, new skills and new models only took a small amount of time. That is why some people would have preferred something small and cute rather than something like that.
Yes this event is fun, but in 3 days it's gone and all the work put in it will quickly become a distant memory (but I have a feeling that they are going to keep it, it won't be the first time that they keep something).

Chasing Squirrels · Apr 01, 2011, 11:54 PM // 23:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hell Darkblight

Avatar of Kormir: "Elite Form. Your are permanently Blinded. Any time one of your allies finishes a quest, you get credit for completing it instead. Whenever a Dervish enchantment ends on you, you steal all enchantments, shouts, and weapon spells from all party members."

All my rage.

I'm so glad anet is aware how much Kormir is annoying useless npc.

also
The Black Beast of Arrgh now appears only on Friday when the next day is Saturday and Sunday comes afterwards.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CD2LRROpph0

oh anet

ewww stop linking that video