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Thom Bangalter · Jan 25, 2007, 12:32 AM // 00:32

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Originally Posted by Blame the Monks

TBH, I think seeing the builds the PvE guilds post is far more entertaining.

100% agreed.

stueyman2099 · Jan 25, 2007, 01:03 AM // 01:03

You want a good solid build? What do you want us to thell them? That competitive PvP is limited abusing Blinding Surge, Avatar of Grenth, Soul Reaping, and Steady Stance warriors?

NUKE considered applying for quite some time, but we can't make a good solid build and such with the game such as it is. There's just not enough variety to make the game remotley interesting.

nugzta · Jan 25, 2007, 05:47 AM // 05:47

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Originally Posted by Blame the Monks

TBH, I think seeing the builds the PvE guilds post is far more entertaining.

I just had a quick look on some pve oriented GotW guilds. Indeed their builds are very entertaining to read

Lews · Jan 25, 2007, 07:23 AM // 07:23

I think W/R with bow is pro.

stueyman2099 · Jan 25, 2007, 08:05 AM // 08:05

W/R with a bow that also interupts people with a hammer.

Patrograd · Jan 25, 2007, 09:37 AM // 09:37

I'm very much in the camp that says that PVP GotW's are boring, whereas the PVE ones are always, always worth a read.

"I like to play a Ranger, because I just love it when me and my trusty pet, Tiddles, cut a swathe through the enemy hordes! I find that my ranger armour cuts a dash with the ladies in Lions Arch too!"

Razz L Dazzle · Jan 25, 2007, 06:08 PM // 18:08

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Originally Posted by Patrograd

I'm very much in the camp that says that PVP GotW's are boring, whereas the PVE ones are always, always worth a read.

"I like to play a Ranger, because I just love it when me and my trusty pet, Tiddles, cut a swathe through the enemy hordes! I find that my ranger armour cuts a dash with the ladies in Lions Arch too!"

Yes more of this is always a fun read. I'd prefer this over seeing DeeR's wonderful GotW submission. Especially the part where they mentioned they stole the build they submitted from Illusions of Granduer. I guess that was better than seeing Ranger/ or Obsidian spike tbh.

romO · Jan 25, 2007, 08:10 PM // 20:10

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Originally Posted by Gaile Gray

But some have been around for a while, or will be around for a while, and come on, what good guild wouldn't like coverage? Recognition? Fame? Honour? Freshly baked cookies?

If you honestly mail me cookies, I'll give you whatever you want.

Acidic Won · Jan 25, 2007, 08:16 PM // 20:16

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Originally Posted by romO

If you honestly mail me cookies, I'll give you whatever you want.

I got some nice cookies for you in the back of my van little boy lmfao.. jk no cookies GTFO please. PvE builds are teh prawnz everyone knows that. I <3 bite too.

Y O U Lo Se · Jan 25, 2007, 09:11 PM // 21:11

Recognition by being GotW? LOL

tomcruisejr · Jan 25, 2007, 09:34 PM // 21:34

it took our guild almost 1 year (10 1/2-11 months) to get a GoTW and now A.NET is asking for guilds to submit nominations/applications?

come on now.

Neo-LD · Jan 26, 2007, 06:45 PM // 18:45

Gaile -

This has already been alluded to by other posters, but to put it in concrete words, the fact that GotW has been dominated by PvE guilds really pushes PvP guilds away.

To be perfectly honest, about a month or two my guild had a discussion about whether we should apply to be GotW. After all, we've been around forever, we're pretty decent, we might have something interesting to say... so we figured we had a decent shot. But we came to the same conclusion that I think alot of PvP guilds are coming to:

We determined that GotW was not a mark of prestige anymore, too many guilds have had it, and most of them, people here would agree, arent very good. You mention that guilds would want fame, recognition, honor, etc, and this is true. But there is none of that in GotW anymore. Who here wants to be associated with Mo/A Dagger-wielding "Holy Shinobis"? Or with W/R characters that spec into both axe mastery and marksmanship? Who wants to be in the same category, or worse yet be mentioned in same breath as guilds whom we commonly mock for not even knowing how to open their gate lock?

Thom Bangalter · Jan 26, 2007, 07:58 PM // 19:58

Neo wins!

Although the bow warrior that pulls out a hammer to do some linebacking sure was fun to read.

tomcruisejr · Jan 26, 2007, 11:42 PM // 23:42

One day or another your guild will suck and will disband and future players won't even remember that you existed.

So thank A.Net for Guild of the Week.

Warskull · Jan 27, 2007, 01:09 AM // 01:09

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Originally Posted by Neo-LD

Gaile -

This has already been alluded to by other posters, but to put it in concrete words, the fact that GotW has been dominated by PvE guilds really pushes PvP guilds away.

To be perfectly honest, about a month or two my guild had a discussion about whether we should apply to be GotW. After all, we've been around forever, we're pretty decent, we might have something interesting to say... so we figured we had a decent shot. But we came to the same conclusion that I think alot of PvP guilds are coming to:

We determined that GotW was not a mark of prestige anymore, too many guilds have had it, and most of them, people here would agree, arent very good. You mention that guilds would want fame, recognition, honor, etc, and this is true. But there is none of that in GotW anymore. Who here wants to be associated with Mo/A Dagger-wielding "Holy Shinobis"? Or with W/R characters that spec into both axe mastery and marksmanship? Who wants to be in the same category, or worse yet be mentioned in same breath as guilds whom we commonly mock for not even knowing how to open their gate lock?

This is pretty accurate of how PvPers see GotW, it is comedy column. Most PvPers read it to make fun of the guilds that apply to it.

Vermilion · Jan 27, 2007, 01:21 AM // 01:21

I honestly forgot GotW existed until I saw this thread. Well, at least until I was told [PuP] got it a while back. Maybe it could be a little more accessible though..how many people read the GW main site on a regular basis really?

Savio · Jan 27, 2007, 01:26 AM // 01:26

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Originally Posted by tomcruisejr

One day or another your guild will suck and will disband and future players won't even remember that you existed.

So thank A.Net for Guild of the Week.

Maybe a Hall of Fame for famous PvP guilds? Then they could just pluck a guild out from there and do a GotW on them. Not that they really need it, but you could also throw something shiny to the guilds.

Ooh, you could even have an actual location for the Hall of Fame ingame. Cause PvPers need a place to roleplay aside from guild halls.

tomcruisejr · Jan 27, 2007, 01:58 AM // 01:58

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Originally Posted by Savio

Maybe a Hall of Fame for famous PvP guilds? Then they could just pluck a guild out from there and do a GotW on them. Not that they really need it, but you could also throw something shiny to the guilds.

Ooh, you could even have an actual location for the Hall of Fame ingame. Cause PvPers need a place to roleplay aside from guild halls.

yea. thats a good idea actually.

Age · Jan 27, 2007, 02:24 AM // 02:24

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Originally Posted by Savio

Maybe a Hall of Fame for famous PvP guilds? Then they could just pluck a guild out from there and do a GotW on them. Not that they really need it, but you could also throw something shiny to the guilds.

Ooh, you could even have an actual location for the Hall of Fame ingame. Cause PvPers need a place to roleplay aside from guild halls.

I thought that was what the Temple of Balthazar was for or the whole Battle Islands.

Thom · Jan 27, 2007, 05:58 AM // 05:58

I don't get it, anet has all the information on top GvG guilds from the ladders. Pick a persistantly strong team and request an interview. You can also sit on observer mode and see who's doing interesting stuff.

All the guilds in my alliance have been featured I think.