Curse

Cygnus_Zero · Jan 10, 2006, 06:29 PM // 18:29

I say release is somewhere around Memorial Day. Gaile set the drop dead date at June 30th. I don't expect them to release this 3 months before that. She brought that date up for a reason, and it still probably has a ways to go before it's ready to ship.

megalomaniac_mutant · Jan 10, 2006, 06:38 PM // 18:38

Awesome!

Hakira · Jan 10, 2006, 06:38 PM // 18:38

i'd like to hear from gaile or someone about what will happen to those of us at our 4 character limit, like others i won't delete one of my characters just to play an assassin for a few days...

Loviatar · Jan 10, 2006, 06:44 PM // 18:44

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Originally Posted by Hakira

i'd like to hear from gaile or someone about what will happen to those of us at our 4 character limit, like others i won't delete one of my characters just to play an assassin for a few days...

do you REALLY think they would anger people by making them delete characters just to try something they may not buy?

use your brain for a moment

yes the slots will be available for trial

Kirbie · Jan 10, 2006, 06:57 PM // 18:57

This free for all event creates perfect opportunities to promote this game to my friends.
When WoW was distributing free trial keys...I wondered if ArenaNet is planning to do similar thing to attract new players.
Finally it's here

Edit: I think ArenaNet has well planned schedules. While they are promoting the game to Japanese audience...they are releasing a new profession called "Assasin" which is like ninja lol. Japanese and ninja...sure sounds familiar =D

wolver1ne · Jan 10, 2006, 07:04 PM // 19:04

wooo.. can't wait!

thirtypercent · Jan 10, 2006, 07:05 PM // 19:05

we would most probably only be able to use template builds for ritualist and assasin.. they wouldnt want people to know all their skills..

Pevil Lihatuh · Jan 10, 2006, 07:22 PM // 19:22

awwwww well i might get one anyway, but I wanna try PvE with the new chars, i dont play pvp

ah well, should be cool anyway

Savio · Jan 10, 2006, 07:38 PM // 19:38

I have a few ideas about the new classes I want to try... *evil grin*

xBakox · Jan 10, 2006, 07:45 PM // 19:45

Awesome. Cant wait to try the ritualist or assassin. Should have made it sooner though :P.

Jaythen Tyradel · Jan 10, 2006, 07:46 PM // 19:46

BOOYAH!!!

*makes sure he has time off form work on the 20-22

GLOCK · Jan 10, 2006, 07:47 PM // 19:47

I'm geeked!

And to let us have a go at the new professions for free is sweet!

I am guessing that chapter 2 will have 4 character slots just like the first one. Since it says it is a stand alone game. So we might end up with 8 total! That would rock! And hopefully all chapter 1 skills that we unlocked carry over to chapter 2. I'm not really sure how that would work though, since chapter 2 loses some of the original skills.

*wanders off in thought

Shusky · Jan 10, 2006, 07:56 PM // 19:56

1 day before The Deadly Test Week. I'm going to either cry myself to sleep, or use it as an excellent excuse not to procrastinate all the work up to that time.

Let me procrastinate my decision.

greenlantern · Jan 10, 2006, 07:57 PM // 19:57

By chance does anyone have a picture or link to the "Ritualist" I am so curious on how this character looks.

This weekend should be fun for NOOB slaughtering, but then again we never used the new characters... so I guess we are the NOOBS

Loviatar · Jan 10, 2006, 08:04 PM // 20:04

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Originally Posted by GLOCK

since chapter 2 loses some of the original skills.

immm where did you get the wild idea that any skills would simply go *POOF* as you arive in the new lands?

you do not lose any skills you already have.

boxterduke · Jan 10, 2006, 08:15 PM // 20:15

I cannot wait for this also, I'm gonna take pics of how the new characters look and their armor and such and see how it copairs when the game is out. I'm sure there will be minor changes like when Guild Wars came out and the betas.
woooot

Omega X · Jan 10, 2006, 08:17 PM // 20:17

Did they say when the preview keys will be ready?

Kirbie · Jan 10, 2006, 08:20 PM // 20:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by GLOCK

I'm geeked!

I am guessing that chapter 2 will have 4 character slots just like the first one. Since it says it is a stand alone game. So we might end up with 8 total! That would rock! And hopefully all chapter 1 skills that we unlocked carry over to chapter 2. I'm not really sure how that would work though, since chapter 2 loses some of the original skills.

*wanders off in thought

Hmm...according to information I read from official source long time ago...
Expansions are "not standalone".
You need to have "core retail version of Guild Wars" in order to play any expansions. But you will have freedom in which expansions you want to own. For example...you can skip any expansions. You can buy #2, skip #3 and buy #4. You will just not have #3 contents...thats all. As I mentioned earlier...Core is must have.
Just wanted to clear this, for new people who is seeking more informations.

twicky_kid · Jan 10, 2006, 08:25 PM // 20:25

We have a release date now at least. Too bad I was hoping for 1 quarter release. 2nd quarter is April-June. Next question when is pre-order dates and items?

Looking forward to the event. Need to go grab that mag for some skill peaks.

Loviatar · Jan 10, 2006, 08:26 PM // 20:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kirbie

Hmm...according to information I read from official source long time ago...
Expansions are "not standalone".
You need to have "core retail version of Guild Wars" in order to play any expansions. .

WRONG PERIOD

ALEX WEEKES STATED THAT THIS IS NOT AN EXPANSION BUT A STANDALONE NEW CHAPTER.

GET IT STRAIGHT

THE QUOTE

This one isn't a rumour, it's black-n-white printed official (or whatever colours the magazine used ). Guild Wars: Factions does not require Guild Wars.
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