Curse

Zinger314 · Dec 26, 2006, 04:53 AM // 04:53

Gaile was in Kamadan today (log on GWO), but there's one line that peaked my concern (bottom of the second picture of those logs)

...what?! Just...WHAT?!

From a literal standpoint, these "1v1 battles" do not refer to Hero Battles, (the spiritual "1v1"), because Gaile explicitly states "will come."

This will cause a lot of problems and complaints. What about the obvious advantage of Mesmers and Necromancers over....everyone? I guess the format will be true "Build Wars."

Although Gaile has had a sketchy track record recently...see Treasure Chests...

Harold · Dec 26, 2006, 05:01 AM // 05:01

If I'm not mistaken, there was once a time when they planned a Gladiator's Arena, which was supposed to be 1v1...but they took it out for some reason. Maybe they changed their minds again?

arcanemacabre · Dec 26, 2006, 05:28 AM // 05:28

Why does it always seem to be the "end of the world" every time Anet releases info on a new feature? Yeesh.

fenix · Dec 26, 2006, 05:31 AM // 05:31

meh, tell me one time Gaile has said a comment like this and been right. Then I might believe it.

Anti Oath · Dec 26, 2006, 05:38 AM // 05:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harold

If I'm not mistaken, there was once a time when they planned a Gladiator's Arena, which was supposed to be 1v1...but they took it out for some reason. Maybe they changed their minds again?

it was even in the manual, right where HB is now.

N E D M · Dec 26, 2006, 05:40 AM // 05:40

It would work if your health, energy, and skills are replaced with preset things, like dragon arena or snowball fight.

greyf0x_f0x · Dec 26, 2006, 05:48 AM // 05:48

I believe they class Hero Battles as 1v1. From the official press release about competitive play:

Quote:

1v1 Tournament Ladder and Championship Series
This is probably the biggest expansion of all. Given the introduction of Hero Battles with the release of Guild Wars Nightfall, it only makes sense for us to offer this as an additional format for competitive play.

Starting in early 2007, alongside the 2007 Guild Wars GvG World Championship series, we will run a similar series for 1v1 Hero Battles (1 player and 3 Heroes vs. 1 player and 3 Heroes).

I wouldn't get your hopes up for anything more than HB in terms of 1v1, personally.

Quid Pro Quo · Dec 26, 2006, 06:01 AM // 06:01

Theres no reason not to have it. If people don't like they they just won't play it but its nice for people who do.

Redfeather1975 · Dec 26, 2006, 07:10 AM // 07:10

It would be interesting. Either go with a Jack of All Trades build and get trounced or go with a specific build and cross your fingers that the opponent doesn't have a skill to shut it down.

Maybe give 1vs1 arena builds a 12 slot skill bar.

FoxBat · Dec 26, 2006, 08:05 AM // 08:05

1v1 fights in GW without any class/skill restrictions are really, really stupid. I've watched enough in guild scrimmages. Thats why they went through the trouble of heroes, so we'd have a (hopefully, eventually) viable 1v1 competition.

Would be nice if you could do a no-faction/title hero battle duel with any given person.

Cacheelma · Dec 26, 2006, 08:10 AM // 08:10

Non-hero battle 1v1 would be......mesmer heaven. Seriously.

lightblade · Dec 26, 2006, 08:51 AM // 08:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cacheelma

Non-hero battle 1v1 would be......mesmer heaven. Seriously.

Indeed...

But by that time, you'll see it filled with mesmers...so it becomes mes vs. mes arena.

LagunaCid · Dec 26, 2006, 08:58 AM // 08:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by lightblade

Indeed...

But by that time, you'll see it filled with mesmers...so it becomes mes vs. mes arena.

Srsly? Ill bring a Spell Breaker monk :P

Shuuda · Dec 26, 2006, 09:23 AM // 09:23

You people are overrate Mesmers and Necros in 1 on 1s, arn't we forgetting the kings of fast kills.

lightblade · Dec 26, 2006, 09:27 AM // 09:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by LagunaCid

Srsly? Ill bring a Spell Breaker monk :P

Or monk heaven in that case. Who can kill a monk that keep healing itself?

Or Rt with a forest of spirits.

DFrost · Dec 26, 2006, 09:40 AM // 09:40

Zinger, you seem to get concerned and outraged whenever they implement something new or are about to. 1v1 battles have been requested, I don't see what makes seeing it so agonizing, if you don't like 1v1 can't you just refrain from playing it? It's not like it affects GvG ladder, ecto drop rate or whatever. Not liking some features is one thing, but chronic complaining gets old fast.

Patrick Smit · Dec 26, 2006, 09:43 AM // 09:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cacheelma

Non-hero battle 1v1 would be......mesmer heaven. Seriously.

Yeah, mesmers are indestructible

Comeon, mesmers are not a standard build that beat everything, if so it would be filled with mesmers everywhere. It pretty much depends on your skills what class u can beat (or not).

Basically i dont think its viable as 1 vs 1 is so limited and the team makesthe play go good or bad.

Fallen Hunter · Dec 26, 2006, 09:47 AM // 09:47

I think it would become build wars - but so what. Some people find coming up with build fun, some don't. I think it would be interesting - I imagine some nice new builds would be created in the process.

Redfeather1975 · Dec 26, 2006, 09:54 AM // 09:54

What about an Me/A with

Illusionary Weaponry
Arcane Echo
Dark Escape
Feigned Neutrality
Clumsiness
Diversion
Signet of Twilight
Power Leak

broodijzer · Dec 26, 2006, 10:32 AM // 10:32

/roll 100 for easy title?