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Zahr Dalsk · Dec 18, 2009, 01:17 AM // 01:17

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Originally Posted by zhongzh

They need to make money, plain and simple.

They should make money by selling more copies of their game.

Oh wait, they can't, because people aren't interested in buying a game whose own developers pretty much abandoned it, as did the majority of the community. Whose fault is that? Yes, it's ArenaNet's fault, their decision to work on GW2 instead of releasing GW: Utopia and doing regular skill balances.

A game like GW relies on sales, which relies on keeping it appealing to the average gamer, and one of the requirements for that in a multiplayer game is that there is an active community and the gamer can easily see that. Since ArenaNet lacks the competence to maintain a community and keep their game selling, they've decided to imitate korean "game" developers and go with microtransactions.

Apoc · Dec 18, 2009, 01:19 AM // 01:19

+10$ for ANet from me.

Alfrond · Dec 18, 2009, 01:19 AM // 01:19

Costumes sound like a great idea. I might have to pick these two up.

And to all you people who are upset about the micro-transactions, I understand your concerns, but remember that Anet is a company with expenses, workers they have to pay, and a big new game in the works. They need cash to operate. I'm not sure if we should be faulting them for trying to sell us stuff, especially when they're just cosmetic items like these. I don't want Guild Wars to go down a F2P route either, but I don't see any problem here.

]HM[ Sabre Wolf · Dec 18, 2009, 01:19 AM // 01:19

I have mixed reviews about this...

I am very surprised and pleased to have a costume to go over armor and be a little flashier. That was a nice surprise for sure! Grenth looks really nice; Dwayna girl is ok, Dwayna guy, so-so.

However... I am a little shocked that ANET has now officially gone down the road of Micro Purchasing. They have hinted this with the storage packs, and make over packs. But I did not think they would go the full little costume and toys pay-for-it route. I realize that in this day and age, and a time where GW2 is not going to be released until at least 2011 (the next big dollar income for them), they need something to fill the space and pay the personal. Granted, I would have preferred a 1/2 again addition of something similar to EotN (like the North West Giant's Basin area where that delta is, or a new elite area like Merlandru); but $10 for 2 pieces of clothing that do nothing but look different? Maybe $5 for the PAIR, but not $7 apiece! Don't get me wrong, I appreciate the silent effort put into this, and it’s a pleasant surprise. But give something a little more worth buying then 2 pieces of clothing. I know, personally, that if it was a full Norn Wolf Form costume... I AM THERE! I WANT! So my tune would change, I'll be truthful. But until that day comes (unlikely), I am going to have to say pass on these. Yes they are cool, but not $10 cool. I need a little bit more bang for my bucks please.

Isin · Dec 18, 2009, 01:21 AM // 01:21

Somebody have informations about this costumes ?

ZoS NPC's costumes see in Kamadan after the udapte...

DJCoastal · Dec 18, 2009, 01:21 AM // 01:21

doot daaa doot... too late. I bought it.

MisterB · Dec 18, 2009, 01:21 AM // 01:21

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Originally Posted by Zahr Dalsk

In before ArenaNet offers different name fonts and colours in the ingame store.

And a new title track based on money spent. One which has one of those obnoxious animations.

Kind Of A Big Spender(1) Sparkling Gold Coins rapidly materialize above player and rain down on the ground.

People Want My Money(2) Same as above, plus a pile of gold coins and bags of gold appear at player's feet.

I'm Very Rich(3) Same as above, plus a gold and jewel-encrusted treasure chest appears and bursts open, spewing forth gold and jewels.

I Have More Money Than You(4) All of the above, and the player turns into a pure gold statue. Three treasure chests instead of one appear.

My Guild Hall Smells Of Gold And Jewels(5) All of the above, and a "celestial" golden palace sparkles into existence behind the character.

Billionaire Walking Amongst Mere Paupers(6) All of the above, and a giant bag of gold drops from the sky, shaking the ground and knocking down all characters in the instance who have not achieved the title.

The costumes look neat. I don't really trust the NCSoft site.

DragonRogue · Dec 18, 2009, 01:22 AM // 01:22

you all tend to forget....Anet isnt in control anymore. they were bought out by NCSoft. These money ideas and wing emotes to promote another game came out after the merger. They are in the business to make money. Period. They could all tell us to go to hell and start charging 20 dollars a month to play like other MMOs. So shut up and deal with it. Dont buy the offered items if you dont want to. Wont stop you from playing your game. But in the long run, a few instore items will still be less a year than a monthly fee. And thats only if you care enough to spend the money on them.

DJCoastal · Dec 18, 2009, 01:22 AM // 01:22

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Originally Posted by Isin

Somebody have informations about this costumes ?

ZoS NPC's costumes see in Kamadan after the udapte...

Prizes from the skill contest. Winners were rewarded with an Everlasting Henchman Tonic.

http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Everl...Henchman_Tonic

AngelWJedi · Dec 18, 2009, 01:23 AM // 01:23

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Originally Posted by Isin

Somebody have informations about this costumes ?

ZoS NPC's costumes see in Kamadan after the udapte...

new aint you? its one famous power traders and thats a henchie tonic. she must have bought it off someone.

Isin · Dec 18, 2009, 01:23 AM // 01:23

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Originally Posted by DJCoastal

The are the prizes from the skill contest. Winners were rewarded with an Everlasting Henchman Tonic.

http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Everl...Henchman_Tonic

Oh.. Thanks for the answer

Voltaic Ectoplasm · Dec 18, 2009, 01:24 AM // 01:24

Wasabi is a he..

and tbh the Dwayna outfit looks awesome.. ill probably buy it

Premium Unleaded · Dec 18, 2009, 01:24 AM // 01:24

I'd easily fork out £5.99 for a decent skill update/overhaul.

Mokeiro · Dec 18, 2009, 01:25 AM // 01:25

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Originally Posted by MisterB

Kind Of A Big Spender(1) Sparkling Gold Coins rapidly materialize above player and rain down on the ground.

People Want My Money(2) Same as above, plus a pile of gold coins and bags of gold appear at player's feet.

I'm Very Rich(3) Same as above, plus a gold and jewel-encrusted treasure chest appears and bursts open, spewing forth gold and jewels.

I Have More Money Than You(4) All of the above, and the player turns into a pure gold statue. Three treasure chests instead of one appear.

My Guild Hall Smells Of Gold And Jewels(5) All of the above, and a "celestial" golden palace sparkles into existence behind the character.

Billionaire Walking Amongst Mere Paupers(6) All of the above, and a giant bag of gold drops from the sky, shaking the ground and knocking down all characters in the instance who have not achieved the title.

The costumes look neat. I don't really trust the NCSoft site.

you made me laugh real hard, i would pay for seeing that, err 10 bucks?

DJCoastal · Dec 18, 2009, 01:25 AM // 01:25

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Originally Posted by AngelWJedi

new aint you? its one famous power traders and thats a henchie tonic. she must have bought it off someone.

Wasabi is a he.

Motoko · Dec 18, 2009, 01:25 AM // 01:25

I must say the dwaynas is very elegant...
And the grenth armor looks much better dyed to match the character...

StormDragonZ · Dec 18, 2009, 01:26 AM // 01:26

I got a spoiler for everyone...

There will be a half price sale on these costumes in the near future.

End spoiler.

Motoko · Dec 18, 2009, 01:26 AM // 01:26

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Originally Posted by AngelWJedi

new aint you? its one famous power traders and thats a henchie tonic. she must have bought it off someone.

Yeah I sold it to him.

Golgotha · Dec 18, 2009, 01:27 AM // 01:27

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Originally Posted by Zahr Dalsk

They should make money by selling more copies of their game.

Oh wait, they can't, because people aren't interested in buying a game whose own developers pretty much abandoned it, as did the majority of the community. Whose fault is that? Yes, it's ArenaNet's fault, their decision to work on GW2 instead of releasing GW: Utopia and doing regular skill balances

Yes, because games regularly sell well past their 5 year age. Get real. Those games are few and very far between. The fact that GW has continued it's success this long is a testament to Anet.

Most of the skill updates and balances likely drove away the majority of players as it's not like there's much for GW to offer anymore. Build a new character for the current meta and continue to play the same areas over and over after my main was nerfed or move on to a different game? Simple choice, really.

DragonRogue · Dec 18, 2009, 01:27 AM // 01:27

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Originally Posted by MisterB

Kind Of A Big Spender(1) Sparkling Gold Coins rapidly materialize above player and rain down on the ground.

People Want My Money(2) Same as above, plus a pile of gold coins and bags of gold appear at player's feet.

I'm Very Rich(3) Same as above, plus a gold and jewel-encrusted treasure chest appears and bursts open, spewing forth gold and jewels.

I Have More Money Than You(4) All of the above, and the player turns into a pure gold statue. Three treasure chests instead of one appear.

My Guild Hall Smells Of Gold And Jewels(5) All of the above, and a "celestial" golden palace sparkles into existence behind the character.

Billionaire Walking Amongst Mere Paupers(6) All of the above, and a giant bag of gold drops from the sky, shaking the ground and knocking down all characters in the instance who have not achieved the title.

The costumes look neat. I don't really trust the NCSoft site.

LAWLS! Thread winner. Still LMAO.