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Neo Nugget · Jun 28, 2009, 06:45 PM // 18:45

Well while playing RSV2 last month, I saw a poster for Quantum of Solace in the theater level, which I thought was pretty cool. I don't really know how ANET would be able to implement that in a fantasy game, but I'm sure they would be able to come up with something that wouldn't kill the mood of the game. Not sure how I would react if I saw a movie poster for "G Force" or something while killing wardens in arborstone.

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Originally Posted by Curse You

I just couldn't help but picture a new NPC named Bill Mae. He'd stand around in each major Town trying to sell random products.

"Bill Mae here with another fantastic product..."

Now that would be awesome, oxy clean ftw.

Legion Magnus · Jun 28, 2009, 07:46 PM // 19:46

The quality of play has significantly declined over the years. There was actually a time when I did not experience lag, nor heard about it from anyone. Ridiculous Ping times was also unknown, at least for me. In fact, I think the first time I experienced lag and massive Ping times was during the second Wintersday festival, if memory serves.

In my opinion, no first hand facts to back it up in this case, what we are experiencing is either the company rolling back its resources, failing to provide proper server maintenance, not scaling the resources to meet the demand over time, or likely a combination of all these factors.

I do not understand the mentality that thinks it should be OK to find new revenue sources for a company to honor its obligations. I also do not understand the element out there that feels its OK to receive poor service because its 'free to play!!!'. Its nice that GW did not charge a monthly fee. That was their selling point to me. That, and the content they offered, was what made me their customer. If they choose to shut down GW because they can no longer afford to support it, then so be it. Mis-management of major corporations seems to be all the rage these days.

I bought all the chapters and expansions. I did it for multiple accounts. It was unfortunate that by linking my accounts I actually received less product. I thought that was a poor business decision (on both our parts). I suspect many people have bought multiple accounts over time. And not just for XTH rep points. But I bet very few use all their accounts simultaneously. Extra revenue for A-Net, with little impact on network resources. The company has made millions of dollars off this game. And I expect them to maintain the same quality of service that I have ALREADY PAID FOR until the sad but inevitable day that they flip the switch. People should focus on the fact that the company has MADE MILLIONS of dollars from this game and should be able to fully support it.

People who clamor for the advent of monthly subscriptions or other revenue sources, because they have been indoctrinated by other games that it is OK and necessary, should go play those games and leave GW alone. I also wonder how often Game Company personnel secretly post ideas on fan forums to move people in a certain agreeable direction for company objectives. No proof, just wondering and observing, ever vigilant.

In case I was unclear - /Absolutely NOT signed

slowerpoke · Jun 28, 2009, 08:05 PM // 20:05

Nike Air billboard in Beacon's Perch.