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Sigma Onkoron · Feb 28, 2009, 05:55 PM // 17:55

So far gw2 is vaporware... hopefully will lead up to not a huge let down. Getting it regardless

T1Cybernetic · Feb 28, 2009, 05:59 PM // 17:59

I have been following this discussion but the term (vaporware) is something new to me

and i've only just found out what it actually means.

Thank you wikipedia :: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vaporware

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Vaporware is a term used to describe a software or hardware product that is announced by a developer well in advance of release, but which then fails to emerge after having well exceeded the period of development time that was initially claimed or would normally be expected for the development cycle of a similar product. The term implies unwarranted optimism, an as yet unannounced abandonment of a project, or sometimes even deception; that is, it may imply that the announcer knows that product development is in too early a stage to support responsible statements about its completion date, feature set, or even feasibility. However, most vaporware would not be considered a hoax since the makers have a genuine intention to create their product, even if it ultimately never materializes. Products with unspecified release dates or long development times that outwardly demonstrate regular, verifiable progress in production are not normally labelled vaporware.

Guild wars 2 will be out eventually!

Konker2020 · Feb 28, 2009, 06:20 PM // 18:20

As far as another expansion goes, ANET has already stated that there will not be another expansion before the release of GW2, and as it stands there is a low possibility for one after the release.

But, as far as the GW2 release date goes, they never actually set an original release date, so for those that continually say "well now we have to wait even longer", I don't understand what you are comparing this to... I think everone should just start being optimistic about this, the way I see it, I'd rather wait for the game to be completely done and decent, than to have it released in '09 with issues or have the game simply turn out to be crap. The reason it's going to take so long is because they are spending a lot of time working on it to make it better than the original. Personally, I seems as if it is going in more of a WoW direction, which I'm not particularly impressed with but I'm still willing to give it a shot. And they didn't say it would be release in late 2010/early 2011, they simply stated that it may be as late as that because of issues that may occur, etc.

I'm by no means trying to bash anyone, or trying to start anymore issues, I just think it's ok to wait and complaining about it isn't gonna make it come any sooner, go out and do something other than spend your time on your PC if you really don't want to focus on waiting periods.

Aleron · Mar 24, 2009, 11:48 PM // 23:48

For Anet's sake, I hope it doesn't take until 2011 to release the game. I know a few folks that have jumped to WoW since nothing new has come out for GW since fall of 2007.

shoyon456 · Mar 25, 2009, 02:41 AM // 02:41

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For Anet's sake, I hope it doesn't take until 2011 to release the game. I know a few folks that have jumped to WoW since nothing new has come out for GW since fall of 2007.

Considering there's another thread here that points out the placeholder date of April 1, 2010 for one of the GW books planned to come out, I suspect GW will be set for release around the end of '10.

It has already been stated the books are set to come out before GW2 release, however anet has also stated they want to make a big "splash" with gw2 info and publicity all at once, so its not unreasonable to assume GW2 won't follow the book release too far behind.

All speculation of course.

Traveller · Mar 25, 2009, 01:13 PM // 13:13

What's the big deal even if people play other games while waiting for GW2? I personally have been playing LotrO lately and it's great fun. But that doesn't mean I won't check out GW2 when it's out. It's not like I'm forever lost even though I'm not playing GW right now.

Skyy High · Mar 25, 2009, 02:06 PM // 14:06

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Originally Posted by Konker2020

But, as far as the GW2 release date goes, they never actually set an original release date, so for those that continually say "well now we have to wait even longer", I don't understand what you are comparing this to...

Gaile once said we'd be getting a beta by the end of 2008. Oops.

Gun Pierson · Mar 25, 2009, 03:09 PM // 15:09

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Gaile once said we'd be getting a beta by the end of 2008. Oops.

The devs and higher ups probably told her it would be finished by then. Apparently they didn't make that deadline and they just don't wanne pin themselves onto another date again.

It just doesn't depend on Gaile, she doesn't code the game, the devs are and they said GW2 will be bigger than originally planned. What more can we do than just wait?