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Ultima pyromancer · Aug 03, 2008, 08:14 PM // 20:14

Yeah another discussion on the update.

I was looking around wiki and i came across this article

http://guildwars.wikia.com/wiki/Major_update

Quote:

A major update is what the developer of Guild Wars, ArenaNet, calls an update of the Guild Wars game series that adds new locations to the game. Major updates are downloaded automatically as they come out and for free at no hassle to the user.

A major update will usually introduce a few new explorable areas, towns and many quests to the latest chapter and rejuvenate interest in the game.

Major updates are different from chapters in that they are free and their content is simply added to existing content and world map. While both types of releases add more locations, items and quests, chapters can add new professions and skills.

Major updates so far:

* In Guild Wars Prophecies: The Sorrow's Furnace update on September 7th, 2005, which introduced two new explorable areas.
* In Guild Wars Prophecies: The Tomb of the Primeval Kings update on January 19th, 2006 which introduced a new explorable area and moved most PvP content to The Battle Isles.

* In Guild Wars Nightfall: The Domain of Anguish was implemented on December 1st, 2006.

Now if we take a look at what anet has said stated:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Linsey Murdock

Thursday, July 31st 2008

Work has been crazy for me this week. Trying to get everything ready for the next build, which barring complications, should be out next week. Plus working on getting things rolling on the stuff planned for next month. Right now I'm working on writing up the Dev Update for all the changes incoming. I don't know if I can actually explain all the thoughts behind the stuff we are doing, but we'll see. If people have questions, which I'm sure they will, I would be happy to answer them here once it's Live. Man, it's going to be one monster of an update. Should be interesting. Heh.

What linsey says is of her own accord i think, not entirely sure if she has a large say in whats going on or if she knows the entirety of the update, but maybe this is what we all have been waiting for (no not GW2 lol)

We know that Anet has been working recently on a big update and i think this is more than a "Balancing" update.

Peoples Thoughts?

Feel free to quote more dev notes

Esan · Aug 03, 2008, 08:16 PM // 20:16

For those who think Regina is not doing her job well, this is why she measures her responses. The community is all too eager to jump to any number of misconceptions based on the most tortuous readings of what they say.

Thizzle · Aug 03, 2008, 08:16 PM // 20:16

I think that they're going to make an update.

The_Kai · Aug 03, 2008, 08:17 PM // 20:17

I think they aren't going to do this, but would be great if we could go to the realms of the other gods, instead of just balthazar and grenth

I'm sure they'll have changes on Ursan, SF, HoM etc

Zinger314 · Aug 03, 2008, 08:17 PM // 20:17

It will not be a "major update." Sorrow's Furnace was hyped more than the expansions.

V E R A T T A · Aug 03, 2008, 08:21 PM // 20:21

expect a new tonic, and some changes to the HoM next thursday

Ultima pyromancer · Aug 03, 2008, 08:23 PM // 20:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Esan

For those who think Regina is not doing her job well, this is why she measures her responses. The community is all too eager to jump to any number of misconceptions based on the most tortuous readings of what they say.

Well its obviously going to be a bit bigger than implementing a few changes.. Its taken nearly a month for anything to be said about the next update, so we shouldn't be so narrow minded about this.

Everybody has been saying Guild Wars has been abandoned, but how ironic would it be if they were focusing all their time on bringing in new content?

I know this is expecting a miracle lol but theres always a chance we might see a bit of life in Guild Wars before GW2 is released.

No need to be so pessimistic

Nightow · Aug 03, 2008, 08:26 PM // 20:26

So hold the phone for a sec' here..

You're expecting a Sorrows Furnace sized update from ....1-3 developers?

LOLOLOLOL.

HawkofStorms · Aug 03, 2008, 08:27 PM // 20:27

sigh...
wiki articles edited by 4 people do not consitute valid sources, especially considering a.net has never said anything explicit about this

/close please

cgruber · Aug 03, 2008, 08:30 PM // 20:30

We'll get some skill rebalancing, tournament rewards points and maybe some HoM changes. I doubt it's new content.

Nude Nira · Aug 03, 2008, 08:31 PM // 20:31

/sigh, anothr thread about this? /request lock, we don't need two.

And...............URSAN WILL DIEZ@!!!!1111!!!1

But, really, probally not.

Ultima pyromancer · Aug 03, 2008, 08:33 PM // 20:33

Ok merge the two or close then if it really upsets people

Gun Pierson · Aug 03, 2008, 08:36 PM // 20:36

C4n I has 7 heroez?!

No, seriously, don't expect too much or you will be disapointed.

Sleeper Service · Aug 03, 2008, 08:39 PM // 20:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thizzle

I think that they're going to make an update.

this is the single only valid comment in this whole thread.

but ill jump on the wagon as well and assume that its going to be a huuuuge update that will add new mist areas and bosses and greens and new skills and a preview of GW2 and 4 new classes as well as a special space station dungeon with an elemental Laser boss.

anet better deliver.

edit : 7 heroes for all

Earth · Aug 03, 2008, 08:45 PM // 20:45

We really don't need 3 threads about this.

http://guildwarsguru.com/forum/showt...php?t=10313228

Post it here.