Curse

Ravious · Jan 08, 2010, 01:37 PM // 13:37

I think this should go here instead of GWG2? Anyway, a lot of people are sick of the EotN log-in screen. I personally would like to go back to Prophecies or Factions, but I know that with the tech upgrades, etc. going back might be fiscally impossible.

The first time they changed the log-in screen was like months out from the Factions campaign launch. I remember having the log-in screen open just to listen to the music and pray that Factions would come more quickly.

So, would you like or do you think that they will use the GW1 log-in screen to promote GW2?

In a recent-ish interview (I couldn't find it) ArenaNet pretty strongly hinted that GW2 influences or lead-ins would appear in GW1. I can think of no better advertising to GW1 players than to be reminded of GW2 every time you log on.

If they created a GW1 login screen to reminiscent of GW2, what should it be? Sunken Orr? Primordus?

Arduin · Jan 08, 2010, 01:51 PM // 13:51

Good call. I'm sure Anet will advertise GW2 in the login screen. But I think it will be in form of a small add (like for the Wintersday Costumes), not the entire login screen.

Gun Pierson · Jan 08, 2010, 01:53 PM // 13:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ravious

I can think of no better advertising to GW1 players than to be reminded of GW2 every time you log on.

So I'll get reminded it's not out yet every time I log on coming 2-3 years. No thanks.

Closer to release, yes maybe and more in the form Arduin above talks about.

Shewmake · Jan 08, 2010, 02:09 PM // 14:09

I think that's a great idea. Orr would be cool.

*Darcy* · Jan 08, 2010, 02:20 PM // 14:20

No, No, Gun, we want artwork. A GW2 login screen on GW would be great.

Drake Aran · Jan 08, 2010, 02:52 PM // 14:52

There should be a way to select your own login screen. Any ideas?

Gun Pierson · Jan 08, 2010, 03:05 PM // 15:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darcy

No, No, Gun, we want artwork. A GW2 login screen on GW would be great.

Ok, Ok, I retract my words

Although there's a whole book of GW2 art available, but I understand what you want and I wouldn't mind anyway. However not 2 years before actual release, if you know what I mean.

Shayne Hawke · Jan 08, 2010, 03:26 PM // 15:26

Sounds pretty ballin'. Too bad that we'd still have to be waiting for this to get implemented with everything else.

Thalador Doomspeaker · Jan 08, 2010, 03:33 PM // 15:33

Really good idea, Ravious! I'd love it.

Personally, I think these would be cool:

-Zhaitan sleeping in Arah (we could hear and see (mud blown away) him breathing)
-Primordus is a great idea, as he was the last character/NPC of Guild Wars 1
-Divinity's Reach
-The last of the dwarves with an epic background
-The Five Races (so Rytlock, Eir, Logan, Caithe and Zojja)

Ravious · Jan 08, 2010, 03:36 PM // 15:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shayne Hawke

Sounds pretty ballin'. Too bad that we'd still have to be waiting for this to get implemented with everything else.

Yeah, except I would guess ArenaNet would move GW2 resources to the GW1 Live Team in order to promote GW2. I would seriously hope that they are not making Linsey and Co. work on GW2 promos instead of other GW1 stuff.

Popeye1906 · Jan 08, 2010, 03:57 PM // 15:57

I love the idea of the GW2 login screen, but i would rather have them pull all rescources on fixing those security issues first.

HawkofStorms · Jan 08, 2010, 04:22 PM // 16:22

Agreed with Shayne Hawke.

Ballin' idea

gone · Jan 08, 2010, 04:36 PM // 16:36

if it were to be put in, it should be as an optional screen. I don't need something shoved in my face in order for me to be interested. once is enough. then it should be up to me if I want it to be there.

Zehnchu · Jan 08, 2010, 04:44 PM // 16:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ravious

I personally would like to go back to Prophecies or Factions, but I know that with the tech upgrades, etc. going back might be fiscally impossible.

For $9.99 in the cash shop....yeah I am sure they can do it for money if its involved. But something like that would make to much sense for them to actually charge for rather then content.

P.S. yes you can't escape the cash shop rant it's a double edge sword. so deal.

Reformed · Jan 08, 2010, 04:47 PM // 16:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by flubber

if it were to be put in, it should be as an optional screen. I don't need something shoved in my face in order for me to be interested. once is enough. then it should be up to me if I want it to be there.

This. I'd also add, while I fully expect them to advertise their new product in some fashion it's a sequel not an expansion. They have themes and places in common and that's it, it's not at all relevant to GW1.

drunk n angry · Jan 08, 2010, 06:29 PM // 18:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drake Aran

There should be a way to select your own login screen. Any ideas?

is it tex-modable?

Nodakim · Jan 08, 2010, 06:43 PM // 18:43

I hope they just remove this EOTN login screen because I am sick of it.
I'll beg if its necessary!!1 :P

Edge Igneas · Jan 08, 2010, 07:19 PM // 19:19

They could at least change it in concept art stages, reminiscent to how much closer the game is to release.

Personally I'd prefer a black screen over the Eye of the North login screen, hearing that music. It was the one launcher that sadly got boring really quickly.

MisterB · Jan 08, 2010, 07:26 PM // 19:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by drunk n angry

is it tex-modable?

Yes, you can mod the log in screen with TexMod. Even the in game store ad can be modded somewhat, but I wonder if that might make ANet reconsider their position if players were tampering with their advertising.

You might be able to use that DirectSong guide in Community Works to change the music at log in, but I've never messed with that.

Benderama · Jan 08, 2010, 07:44 PM // 19:44

i'd like it its small enough that anyone who doesn't like it (hopefully) wouldn't quit the game over, yet adds a nice touch and shows the game is being updated. though at the same time i guess some could interpret it as more of a "get GW2 now" message? i dunno anywho i'd like it

even if it was just a blank ocean or something with the sun rising/setting, just to show that there is a future rather than having the strangeness of your chars standing in the future

?