Curse

naix · Feb 02, 2006, 09:06 PM // 21:06

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Originally Posted by yangster

Who cares how the characters look, is it really that important? I think not.

How a charcter looks can be very important. Isnt that the point of such things as dyes, 15k armor, fissure etc.?

generik · Feb 02, 2006, 11:14 PM // 23:14

I don't mind an asian theme, what I do mind is designs that are very reflective of cliches.

Pevil Lihatuh · Feb 03, 2006, 12:10 AM // 00:10

I don't mind it. Too much. I do appreciate the beauty of asian architecture, and I sure as hell would love some of their scenery over here in England! Only reason I'm a lil... meh over it is because it seems EVERY game is taking the asian route!

Latest UO expansion: Samurai Empire.
Number of games with 'matrix kung fu style' bullet time.
Jade Empire

Ok so I can only think of a few right now

but you know what I mean. I'm quite sure this time next year we'll all be getting fed up with the number of African Savannah games appearing on the shelves.

If it plays well and looks funky, then I'm happy. And so far Anet has done a good job on gameplay.

ghostlyranger · Feb 03, 2006, 03:23 AM // 03:23

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Originally Posted by Soul Shaker

I reckon the next theme would be arabic. But, if you read the OP, you'll find that in no way is he discriminating, or saying he dislikes the theme, but instead is afraid that this trend will continue. That the next chapter will have the same theme as the last. I doubt this will happen, but still.

hmm i think arabic theme will be quite cool too, as not many mmo is base on this theme.

magic carpet and shit

LifeInfusion · Feb 03, 2006, 04:13 AM // 04:13

Now they need African, South American, and Australia themes.

generik · Feb 03, 2006, 04:14 AM // 04:14

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Originally Posted by LifeInfusion

Now they need African, South American, and Australia themes.

Nope, Australian falls under European

prodigy ming · Feb 03, 2006, 04:28 AM // 04:28

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Originally Posted by Ruvaen

The Chinese, Korean and Japanese don't want to see idiotic manifestations of their cultures in western products nor do they want to see hyper-asian faces in the media or the games they play.

couldn't have said it better. If you want to do it, do it right. I am tired of seeing those pseudo Asian games/movies. With that being said, I think Guild War is doing a pretty good job at it. keep it up! : )

As a side note... i don't think anyone was happy with that movie actually (Memories of Geisha). From what i heard back in Hong Kong last month, the Chinese hate it because a bunch of Chinese was playing as Japanese... The Japanese hated it because all the lead actress were Chinese.

Fyre Brand · Feb 03, 2006, 04:31 AM // 04:31

I am glad we have global cultural influences in our fantasy world.

HT ~ I think sometimes games don't port well cross culturally because they are written with a strong cultural center that isn't appealing globally. I don't think Guild Wars is like this at all. As far as Asian games having to provide "Asian character sprites" I don't agree at all. The Lineage world doesn't look Asian and it's extremely popular in Korea, Taiwan, China and to a lesser extent Japan. In fact there are only 4 American Lineage servers (2 Korean mirrors, one American and a test server). There are tons of Lineage servers in Asia.

I'm looking forward to the new content. I'm not worried about the look and mechanics. The Art and Dev teams rock! My main and only worry is not having enough expansion slots added to my current account. That would seriously bum me out.

Guardian of the Light · Feb 03, 2006, 05:08 AM // 05:08

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Originally Posted by Gaile Gray

I guess I can only say what I feel: Beautiful is beautiful. The world of Cantha is breathtakingly lovely, as was the world of Tyria. I simply love to BE there. The casts of light, the colours, the reflections on the waters, the feel of a real and living world -- it is the stuff that dreams are made of. And yes, Guild Wars has given me a fantasy world of which, honestly, I have often dreamed. What is better than that?

That the land pays a nod to noble cultures and landscapes and architectures that reverberate distinctly and positively throughout the globe is a good thing. That the characters embrace those who may look exactly like us, or totally unlike us, is also a good thing.

I am very pleased by the look and the feel of the land of Cantha, just as I was delighted in the land of Tyria. Beautiful is beautiful. We should embrace that, for nothing else really matters.

Hard to stop and look at the beauty Gaile b/c well...

Player: Beautiful, Beautiful....OMG TENGU RUN!!!!

And somethings matter other then Beauty like uh.......friendship and that stuff.

Sykotic · Feb 03, 2006, 05:55 AM // 05:55

Someone correct me if i'm mistaken, but it seemed the character customisation options were fairly limited in the pvp weekend? Like, as if only 1/2 the hair styles/faces, skin tones, etc were represented. Maybe they were specifically appealing to the asian theme for the weekend and they haven't yet presented other facets of the characters.

Whilst I adore the asian theme and culture, and praise the developers for taking it up in chapter 2, as I think it has so much to offer scenery, ambience and environment-wise, I would also hope they have enough insight to see that the characters can't solely be based on this theme too. Afterall, all the other classes (for use of this example) have an asian appearance alongside the rest of our customisation options, it would only be sensible to ensure those who wish to play caucasian, african, etc players would be accomodated for. The option has been there for every other character class, I see no reason to limit our choices now.

It's choices like these that make every character and player unique, it's not a question of racism or anything of that nature, though some of the more presumptious and jumpy/sensitive of us would like to think otherwise, it seems.

MSecorsky · Feb 03, 2006, 04:35 PM // 16:35

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Originally Posted by LifeInfusion

Now they need African, South American, and Australia themes.

I'm wielding a Sundering Boomerang of Fortitude!

Hmm... started as a joke... now an idea blossoms... damages all targets between the user and the targetted foe.... cannot attack until it returns...

Bastard Son · Feb 03, 2006, 05:40 PM // 17:40

A lot of these are interesting points. I just wanted to add that when I created my PvE Monk I tried to choose the most Asian looking face I could... and was sorely disappointed that none of the options truly looked Asian enough. Perhaps this is because I am Asian myself, I don't know. Does it offend me either way? Nope. Just a little disappointed. But, am glad there are more choices for Chapter 2.

Andy_M · Feb 03, 2006, 06:09 PM // 18:09

Unless I am mistaken the ritualist class has more than a smattering of Araby in the design.

manaleak34 · Feb 03, 2006, 06:16 PM // 18:16

I like the new style, certaintly diffrent from any other MMORPG

and they look gorgeous of course also.

MSecorsky · Feb 03, 2006, 07:17 PM // 19:17

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Originally Posted by Andy_M

Unless I am mistaken the ritualist class has more than a smattering of Araby in the design.

I detected a large taste of Native American in there as well, in the shaman look.

Guardian of the Light · Feb 03, 2006, 11:28 PM // 23:28

Hey what about a Canadian theme too

generik · Feb 03, 2006, 11:57 PM // 23:57

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Originally Posted by Bastard Son

A lot of these are interesting points. I just wanted to add that when I created my PvE Monk I tried to choose the most Asian looking face I could... and was sorely disappointed that none of the options truly looked Asian enough. Perhaps this is because I am Asian myself, I don't know. Does it offend me either way? Nope. Just a little disappointed. But, am glad there are more choices for Chapter 2.

I personally liked this one...

As an added bonus it looks a bit like Andy Lau, however I do hope for a greater range of facial customisations in the subsequent chapters

Andy_M · Feb 04, 2006, 01:10 AM // 01:10

Aye, I'd like my monk to have a full head of hair - and a cassock.