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whiskas · Mar 30, 2005, 09:31 PM // 21:31

Opened up GW and a hefty 45mb update was downloaded, along with a new GUI.

Someone in the korean tournament took some screenshots:

http://www.odins.org/images/gw050.jpg
http://www.odins.org/images/gw047.jpg
http://www.odins.org/images/gw045.jpg

It looks good, but I wish they didn't have those blue buttons in the bottom left, they really dont fit with the rest of the GUI, the least they could do is recolor them the bronze/silver color.

Weezer_Blue · Mar 30, 2005, 09:37 PM // 21:37

Looks good. I wish the Korean and American and Europeans and everywhere else weren't so seperated. Or at least that they would send us frequent screenies to tie us over to the next beta. hehe.

anyone notice that weird focus the mesmer has? haven't seen on before.

Zaklex · Mar 30, 2005, 09:37 PM // 21:37

Very nice, but did you also notice the large content updates(just extrapolating from the numbers on the download bar).

Aria · Mar 30, 2005, 09:46 PM // 21:46

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Originally Posted by Zaklex

Very nice, but did you also notice the large content updates(just extrapolating from the numbers on the download bar).

This just means that you -HAVE- to rush back to play next BWE, Zak!

Some people don't seem to like the new layouts.. but I really do like the new format. I was staring at the little boxes for a while, and I simply adore fluid shapes.

Odd Sock · Mar 30, 2005, 09:55 PM // 21:55

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Originally Posted by Weezer_Blue

anyone notice that weird focus the mesmer has? haven't seen on before.

It's a Protective Icon. It's a focus that relies on protection prayers. I found one that gave +11 energy. It looks pretty cool especially when you get a good view from the side

Freyas · Mar 30, 2005, 09:55 PM // 21:55

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Originally Posted by Weezer_Blue

anyone notice that weird focus the mesmer has? haven't seen on before.

That's a Protective Icon- one of the monk foci linked to protection prayers.

Crispie · Mar 30, 2005, 10:06 PM // 22:06

Those pics are hawt! Overall, I like the new UI, especially the loading screens

Weezer_Blue · Mar 30, 2005, 10:23 PM // 22:23

Hmm... Thought he wouldn't be that stupid... Look at him. He's a Mesmer/ Ranger using a monk's focus? What's he thinking?

Spooky · Mar 30, 2005, 10:42 PM // 22:42

I'm not really crazy about the new UI myself. It feels a little too slick and polished, as though I were playing Guild Wars IN SPAAAACE!. Is anyone old enough to get Muppets jokes anymore? Just me? Oh well.
I don't think there's anything wrong with it in and of itself, I just don't think it's a good match for Guild Wars thematically.

However... the new loading screens are awesome.

Dreamsmith · Mar 30, 2005, 11:48 PM // 23:48

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Originally Posted by Spooky

I'm not really crazy about the new UI myself. It feels a little too slick and polished, as though I were playing Guild Wars IN SPAAAACE!.

As one of my guildmates said, "It looks like Star Trek exploded on my [Guild Wars] screen."

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Is anyone old enough to get Muppets jokes anymore? Just me?

Considering the game has localization for Swedish Chef, I dare say "The Muppets" ought to be considered the official TV show of Guild Wars. Bork bork bork!

Weezer_Blue · Mar 30, 2005, 11:51 PM // 23:51

someone tell that guy to send us the other 46 screenshots. hehe

Lews · Mar 30, 2005, 11:53 PM // 23:53

I downloaded it, too bad only the main menu is in the cool new GUI right now, for me anyways... If I could play the rest.

megazero · Mar 31, 2005, 12:02 AM // 00:02

I really like the loading screens, now they have more of a game art look to it..very interesting to watch...thx anet

Nascent · Mar 31, 2005, 12:02 AM // 00:02

hrm, yeah I dunno what to think of the new layout. I mean, its slick, but like Spooky said it does come off as a tad to futuristic to me. Thus, I think im prefereable to the old GUI. R.I.P. Old GUI

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Originally Posted by Weezer_Blue

someone tell that guy to send us the other 46 screenshots. hehe

Just change the number in the url. I'm browsing through some of his others now :P

William of Orange · Mar 31, 2005, 12:11 AM // 00:11

The new loading art is nice eye candy, but I wasn't bothered too much by the old art either, so I'm fine with whatever.

Agreed on the UI looking slicker/smoother, but again, I wasn't bothered by the old UI either, so as long as it still works the same, it's fine with me.

The Muppets Movie - "Jack not name. Jack job!!"

Lets all bust out singing "The Rainbow Connection" as well!!

Edit: Downloaded the new UI, and I feel refreshed at the change of pace. Too bad my computer still sucks so much as to not be able to show it at the highest possible quality, but I'll live.

Loviatar · Mar 31, 2005, 12:12 AM // 00:12

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Originally Posted by Nascent

Just change the number in the url. I'm browsing through some of his others now :P

the one to change is the 3 digit .jpg is it no?

all i get is page not found

Dreamsmith · Mar 31, 2005, 12:14 AM // 00:14

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Originally Posted by Loviatar

the one to change is the 3 digit .gif is it no?

all i get is page not found

001-027 work, but then nothing until 045-047 and 050. None of the other ones show the new UI (001-027 seem to be from the previous BWE).

Loviatar · Mar 31, 2005, 12:15 AM // 00:15

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Originally Posted by Dreamsmith

001-027 work, but then nothing until 045-047 and 050.

i thank you

Tur713 · Mar 31, 2005, 12:29 AM // 00:29

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Originally Posted by Spooky

I'm not really crazy about the new UI myself. It feels a little too slick and polished, as though I were playing Guild Wars IN SPAAAACE!. Is anyone old enough to get Muppets jokes anymore? Just me? Oh well.
I don't think there's anything wrong with it in and of itself, I just don't think it's a good match for Guild Wars thematically.

However... the new loading screens are awesome.

Yeah, I'm with Spooky here, it seems to have too much of a techno vibe. I think it's really cool and all, but I think they might want to hold it for another space game if they plan to make one. Sure it gives more "wow shiny" factor, but in Guild Wars it should be more "epic adventure" you know?

Oh, and ditto on the loading screen.
And Spooky, Muppet jokes will never get old. As soon as I read IN SPAAAACE! I heard the narration. Muppets will live forever even if they're currently doing pizza commercials.

Caelib · Mar 31, 2005, 12:31 AM // 00:31

I like the new UI ... I thought the old one was good too. Overall, I think it's an improvement ... especially in the loading-screen department.