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Solar_Takfar · Nov 29, 2006, 12:08 AM // 00:08

nice to know that. either way, we won't have to wait very long to see it for ourselves. thanks for the info

Phoenix Arrows · Nov 29, 2006, 12:08 AM // 00:08

Can you get me a link of the latest Gaile log?

cameronl · Nov 29, 2006, 12:09 AM // 00:09

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Originally Posted by Does-it-Matter

The only requirement, according to the flyer, is that you beat the game. Just because it is from a statue, do not automatically think it will require the same as the other statues.

I've been to that statue both with and without favor. Kormir's avator only rises when you kneel with favor.

Silly Warrior · Nov 29, 2006, 12:09 AM // 00:09

very exciting...I can't wait....

But I just got NF...I better rush through lol

draxynnic · Nov 29, 2006, 12:09 AM // 00:09

At least at the moment, you need to have favour to be able to summon the Seer of Truth at Kormir's statue.

Mahanaxar · Nov 29, 2006, 12:10 AM // 00:10

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Originally Posted by Pkest

I was actually hoping for lightbringer rank as being the only req since that would make it available to all with the dedication or w/e to get it. Oh well.

To all with the dedication to find the lamest way to afk farm?

logan90 · Nov 29, 2006, 12:17 AM // 00:17

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Originally Posted by Solar_Takfar

didn't an earlier issue of the scribe say that there were rumors of a "new area" with plenty of gems? this is probably it, and the gems will probably drop off monsters occasionally...

It also said that these gems are not the kind we already know of. They arent Diamonds, Rubies or Sapphires, they are something new.

guinevere · Nov 29, 2006, 12:22 AM // 00:22

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Originally Posted by KoalaMeatPie

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Niiiice, Can't wait to see the new weapons.
And we Will Finally get To See what Razah looks like!

I wonder if the sunspear title will get fixed, since if you had the same problem as I did, err=??? for some weird reason GW crashed out (first time for everything, i guess). If it doesnt get fixed, I'll give up hoping I can get it maxed out, since I've got 2 characters stuck at r7... both just crashed out around 12k points each x.x Gaile calls it bad luck... lol but I hope this new area will offer the r7 sunspears a way to max out their title since im working hard for the 'people know me' xD

Anets Dev knowing... prolly not

since they completely lost it with their superb monster AI that gets owned by a wall x.x *yes I main the troll cave trick with a 55 if you have those birdies on ur ass*

but for this Elite mission.... yeey no Faction farming ^-^ they sometime DO listen to their players... smart, now give free access to The Deep aswel if you cleared the game and I might even bother to get my mule account Nightfall

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Originally Posted by logan90

It also said that these gems are not the kind we already know of. They arent Diamonds, Rubies or Sapphires, they are something new.

*holds up hand* new armor options and weapon crafter? MAYBE just an idea those are needed for that stuff?

EternalTempest · Nov 29, 2006, 12:25 AM // 00:25

I noticed on the Vortex Parchment map there were two circle's that don't have any zone's in them. I bet this is one of them

Wonder if they will use the other one as well latter.

natuxatu · Nov 29, 2006, 12:27 AM // 00:27

there is only one unused circle, you're just missing a place

ekamdu · Nov 29, 2006, 12:27 AM // 00:27

i'd also love to change the inscriptions on my older armors, since imo 15k hydromancer is the prettiest ele armor (just bought it last week, dyed PINK!!!

) but i cant change the inscriptions on it

anyway, i love that i already completed the game with 4 characters

and im r7 lightbringer with 2 of them

Sai of Winter · Nov 29, 2006, 12:37 AM // 00:37

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Originally Posted by Does-it-Matter

Ok, and here comes rumor control.

First of all, don't start going "yes, it's going to be like this, because someone else who doesn't work for ANet said so." They are speculating, you are quoting them as if its authentic, that breeds rumors.

The Update is not going to be like SF in anything other than the fact that it will have an explorable area. Gaile already said they will not do any SF-sized updates. So yeah, you will get a small explorable area, some new quests and a mission area.

I didn't say it was going to be like an SF-sized update, I meant it was going to be like SF because there is going to be new explorable areas included.

Tarus From Taros · Nov 29, 2006, 12:42 AM // 00:42

Here's how I see access to the new area going down:

Player's enter Chantry of Secret's on the 1st and speak with the Gurardian of Whispers to gain access to the statue. Player's kneel before the Goddess avatar and receive dialouge that can transport them to the Domain of Anguish. Once Inside the area will be treated as a Mission location much similar to those of The Deep and Urgoz's Warren. Player's will be able to select party member's or hero's and then go off and attempt the mission.

Now, here's some point's that are debatable.

1. Do you think the Guardian of Whispers or the avatar will require players to have a certain level of Lightbringer along with campeign completion (of course) to enter?

Personally I feel that if anet made such a requirement it would be quite low. Most likely 2 or 3. I guess my real question is has anybody been rejected from entering the other side of the gate? I don't know anyone who completed the game at 0 or 1 lightbringer.

2. Do you think that favor will be a another requirement to enter the mission?

I honestly believe so. As of right now the avatar cannot be called upon in chantry unless your area has favor. Also, if favor was not a requirement why bother putting the statue at Chantry if you could have just put it at some other area in the Realm of Torment? Or even just spoke to some random npc at the Gate of Torment that would teleport you to the area? This question leads me to.....

3. Will the statue of Kormir at the Throne of Secrets also lead you to the Elite Mission?

If memory serves correct I don't believe you need favor in order for the avatar to appear here. So perhaps players may have the option of entering the elite mission without needing favor. Could be interesting...

4. Will the Domain of Anguish have an icon for which to map travel to and from after a character initially reaches it?

I'm pretty doubtful on this one. I believe going through an avatar will be required any time you want to reach the elite mission. I do believe however that once your in the Domain of Anguish and open up the world map a map of the Realm of Torment will appear and your character's location will be in the empty circle underneath and inbetween Abbadon's Gate and Gates of Torment.

5.Will players who have not beaten the game be able to ferry into the elite mission by players who have?

I'm doubtful on this one too. I think if you have anyone in your party who has not completed the game and you attempt the screen will say "Your party has members who cannot travel there. Do you wish to leave them behind?" or something to that extent.

Anyhow, theres a few ideas. Discuss :P

El Dirigible · Nov 29, 2006, 12:52 AM // 00:52

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Personally I feel that if anet made such a requirement it would be quite low. Most likely 2 or 3. I guess my real question is has anybody been rejected from entering the other side of the gate? I don't know anyone who completed the game at 0 or 1 lightbringer.

I did, at 1 lightbringer. You can get to the other side just fine.

Graywing · Nov 29, 2006, 12:54 AM // 00:54

I'm almost 100% positively sure you end up at the south of the map because there's one huge gate floating there that ain't used at the moment ( just take a look at the map I have made ).

And on closer inspection while making a new map for it I already counted 4 exits on this gate (you can see 3 from gate of secrets and another one from gate of madness).

But I really hope they ditch the favor system for this one... I hate the idea of relying on other people's PvP performance to play PvE...

Sable Phoenix · Nov 29, 2006, 12:57 AM // 00:57

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Originally Posted by Graywing

But I really hope they ditch the favor system for this one... I hate the idea of relying on other people's PvP performance to play PvE...

Don't count on it.

Despite the vast, vast majority of players hating the Favor restrictions, ANet is strangely enamored with the idea and refuses to bow to the wishes of their playerbase.

Scutilla · Nov 29, 2006, 12:58 AM // 00:58

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Originally Posted by Phoenix Arrows

Can you get me a link of the latest Gaile log?

http://forums.gwonline.net/showthread.php?t=432734

Feathers · Nov 29, 2006, 01:11 AM // 01:11

It would be nice to hopefully change some of the hero armor skins or perhaps even our own. Guess we'll have to wait and see exactly what happens and GOD FORBID they require favor. That would be just anti-climatic and get a lot of people really upset.

AlienFromBeyond · Nov 29, 2006, 01:17 AM // 01:17

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Originally Posted by Zinger314

As said, AFK Farming in the Realm of Torment. Which exemplifies the absurdity of Loki FoxFire's boast.

I'm not grouping with anyone that has a R7 or R8. I'd prefer to group with people who are more likely to have obtained their LB Rank naturally, which indicated that they are actually dedicated.

Then you're just as bad as people who refuse to have lower ranked people.

Knightsaber Sith · Nov 29, 2006, 01:17 AM // 01:17

^You can already change the armor skins of heroes through the challenge missions