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BenO_Under · Mar 13, 2007, 10:32 PM // 22:32

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Originally Posted by You just got tomahawked

dude, wow. This shows that EotN and GW2 will be realeased it DOES NOT prove or disprove anything

Im just guessing...

Puebert · Mar 13, 2007, 10:36 PM // 22:36

So, was Utopia a red herring? To make us believe it was the next chapter?

jarwel · Mar 13, 2007, 11:31 PM // 23:31

What I don't understand is why they would announce a new campaign/expansion/whatever for GW1 at the same time they announce GW2. This has to be a poor marketing strategy no matter how you look at it. Before I would have eagerly purchased a new expansion, but now this talk of GW2 will really make me rethink this decision. In fact it has made me consider quitting altogether. I would rather check out something new like Everquest II or World of Warcraft than spend more time on an old game that will only be replaced by a sequel in a few years. So unless this "major update" is free or Guild Wars 2 is in some manner backwards compatible, I just can't see why they would say this...

Angel's Sorrow · Mar 13, 2007, 11:37 PM // 23:37

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Originally Posted by jarwel

Before I would have eagerly purchased a new expansion, but now this talk of GW2 will really make me rethink this decision. In fact it has made me consider quitting altogether. I would rather check out something new like Everquest II or World of Warcraft than spend more time on an old game that will only be replaced by a sequel in a few years.

I completely agree. It's like buying a little puppy knowing he will die sometime soon.

FoxBat · Mar 13, 2007, 11:43 PM // 23:43

What's new about EQ2 and WoW? And Blizzard already said they have another MMO in the works. If GW to you is about working towards FoW armor that you have just realized never had any lasting value to begin with, it's time to find a new game anyway.

They'd probably do the announcement as a way of explaining why CH 4 isn't a full standalone, is the last expansion for GW, and to tide people over / give them something to look forward to.

jarwel · Mar 13, 2007, 11:51 PM // 23:51

Yes, but EQ2 and WoW are new to me. Guild Wars isn't. It was only more appealing because they offered new content; to make it fun and exciting once again. Regardless of how certain people regard it, making this sort of announcement will most certainly hurt their sales. If this really was a leak...I'm sure there will soon be a new soul added to the ranks of the unemployed; this one having the unique satisfaction that he cost his previous employer a great deal of business.

unknown1 · Mar 14, 2007, 01:41 AM // 01:41

tempted to sell my account and everything lol cause i doubt i'll play gw1 when gw2 comes out

arcanemacabre · Mar 14, 2007, 03:48 AM // 03:48

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Originally Posted by Angel's Sorrow

I completely agree. It's like buying a little puppy knowing he will die sometime soon.

Puppy/Dog's average lifespan = 13-16 yrs
Online Video Game's average lifespan = 3-4 yrs.

Sounds about right, it's all relative. When we bought GW, we should've all been aware of this distinct reality. Things die, sad truth of life.

GloryFox · Mar 14, 2007, 03:54 AM // 03:54

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What I don't understand is why they would announce a new campaign/expansion/whatever for GW1 at the same time they announce GW2. This has to be a poor marketing strategy no matter how you look at it.

Unless GW:EN is GW2? Just a thought...

Jaythen Tyradel · Mar 14, 2007, 04:08 AM // 04:08

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Originally Posted by GloryFox

Unless GW:EN is GW2? Just a thought...

Not likely. Not saying it couldn't be, but highly unlikely.

Side note:
Re-reading through this and other threads...These doom and gloom posts are getting old.
IF the thought of a new game being release puts you in a bad mood or even the thought of quitting GW, maybe this game or even possibly this style of gaming isn't for you.
*waits for Thursday with anxious anticipation to put some of this speculation to rest or confirm to focus our attention on what is real*

jarwel · Mar 14, 2007, 05:24 AM // 05:24

A new game doesn't worry me at all. It just doesn't seem timed very well, or at least the announcement of it...if it is even true that is. Anyway, what do you bet Guild Wars Utopia was the code name for GW2. Seems logical to me. They wouldn't want people to know about it until they squeeze all the money they can out of the first one. It just doesn't make sense...

MirageMaster · Mar 14, 2007, 05:50 AM // 05:50

Scribe should have alot of info on thursday,that what i understand Gaile said.

The Great Al · Mar 14, 2007, 05:56 AM // 05:56

where did she say that?

Zorglubb · Mar 14, 2007, 06:47 AM // 06:47

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Originally Posted by jarwel

What I don't understand is why they would announce a new campaign/expansion/whatever for GW1 at the same time they announce GW2. This has to be a poor marketing strategy no matter how you look at it.

...unless the info we have is incomplete/misleading, which is likely.
We know it's coming, we know its name, we have hints and bits, but the main course is still unknown... So just keep collecting the ingredients

Angel's Sorrow · Mar 14, 2007, 07:10 AM // 07:10

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Originally Posted by arcanemacabre

Puppy/Dog's average lifespan = 13-16 yrs
Online Video Game's average lifespan = 3-4 yrs.

Sounds about right, it's all relative. When we bought GW, we should've all been aware of this distinct reality. Things die, sad truth of life.

Note the word "soon"...And note the absence of the word "average"

arcanemacabre · Mar 14, 2007, 07:18 AM // 07:18

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Originally Posted by Angel's Sorrow

Note the word "soon"...And note the absence of the word "average"

Well then I have good news! 2-3 years from now, as the rumor suggests for GW2, is beyond the average lifespan for an online video game. That is not "soon", nor is it at all like your analogy, that's above average, which is what my point was.

Besides, it's not really dieing, anyway. I doubt the GW1 servers would be suddenly cut off once GW2 rolls around.

If anything, it's like getting a puppy, and by the time it's a ripe old dog of 16 years, getting another puppy. Sure, you might play a lot more with the new puppy, but the old dog is still there, occasionally wagging it's tail.

Angel's Sorrow · Mar 14, 2007, 07:26 AM // 07:26

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Originally Posted by arcanemacabre

Well then I have good news! 2-3 years from now, as the rumor suggests for GW2, is beyond the average lifespan for an online video game. That is not "soon", nor is it at all like your analogy, that's above average, which is what my point was.

Besides, it's not really dieing, anyway. I doubt the GW1 servers would be suddenly cut off once GW2 rolls around.

If anything, it's like getting a puppy, and by the time it's a ripe old dog of 16 years, getting another puppy. Sure, you might play a lot more with the new puppy, but the old dog is still there, occasionally wagging it's tail.

Ok. Let's explain my analogy more specifically. It applies to the expansion not to the game itself. Get it? Expansion comes, people have fun with it for a short while then GW2 launches and GW "dies" (don't take this too literally).

NeHoMaR · Mar 14, 2007, 08:18 AM // 08:18

Here an screenshot I just did. Finally the GW:EN and GW2 are REAL and LEGAL names:

Estic · Mar 14, 2007, 08:52 AM // 08:52

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Originally Posted by Angel's Sorrow

Ok. Let's explain my analogy more specifically. It applies to the expansion not to the game itself. Get it? Expansion comes, people have fun with it for a short while then GW2 launches and GW "dies" (don't take this too literally).

Ah, but you missed his point. If the average life of a video game is 3-4 years. And GW 2 is coming out in 2009 (as the article states right) that's 2 years away. That is no where near soon, that would equal a puppy living for half of it's life, so about 8 years.

Sorry, your analogy is flawed.

arcanemacabre · Mar 14, 2007, 08:58 AM // 08:58

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Originally Posted by Estic

Ah, but you missed his point. If the average life of a video game is 3-4 years. And GW 2 is coming out in 2009 (as the article states right) that's 2 years away. That is no where near soon, that would equal a puppy living for half of it's life, so about 8 years.

Sorry, your analogy is flawed.

Not to mention, if it is just an "expansion", and not a full game, then it's not even a "full pet". It's more like a hamster.