Curse

Crimson Seven · Aug 23, 2007, 02:49 PM // 14:49

I was excited as I opened up the new map until I noticed two things that didn't seem right.

First, there is only 17 dungeons when it was released that there would be 18.

Second that cool looking island to the Northeast is not being utilized it seems.

My only guess is that (hopefully) this is just the sneakpeek weekend map and that Anet is just holding some of it's cards back. And also that that last dungeon is on that mysterious island.

Maybe I should take off my shoes and count those dungeons again

Elf of Darkwood · Aug 23, 2007, 02:56 PM // 14:56

yes you are crazy and this is why:
THIS IS THE PRE-RELEASE EVENT MAP!!!(sorry for caps)
lol, actually the last dungeon might be on that island but just to be sure recount the dungeons. I personally haven't taken the time to that myself.

Njaiguni Blaze · Aug 23, 2007, 03:04 PM // 15:04

Dungeons are underground... So most likely there will be a seperate map like the Realm of Torment. Also, those 17 entrances could have multiple entrances to the same dungeon.

SetsunaSamurai · Aug 23, 2007, 03:13 PM // 15:13

I'm guessing that North Western island will be the final area, probably where they have the Great Destroyer hiding.
That or it's an elite area that will be opened up in the coming months.

Edit: Fixed geographical retardation.

Onarik Amrak · Aug 23, 2007, 03:43 PM // 15:43

Perhaps Rata Sum has a Dungeon as well. So it's a dungeon + town.

Njaiguni Blaze · Aug 23, 2007, 04:14 PM // 16:14

Wait, I think I know it. Maybe they don't want to spoil that the last dungeon will be in the lost lands of Orr :O Wadda you think? Could be...

R!ghteous Ind!gnation · Aug 23, 2007, 04:24 PM // 16:24

.... This thread is pointless... all speculation. We will know in a week.

Njaiguni Blaze · Aug 23, 2007, 04:35 PM // 16:35

Fix those laggy servers already!

Argon Draeth · Aug 23, 2007, 04:36 PM // 16:36

*sigh* the point of a forum is to talk, discuss etc. This includes to speculate. you might find it pointless, but others dont. I really wish people would stop aimlessly wandering round the forums shouting 'pointless'

is it possible they count the quest to get you over to the new content as a dungeon? in which case it might not be visable on the above map because it might be in cantha/elona.

Njaiguni Blaze · Aug 23, 2007, 04:36 PM // 16:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by R!ghteous Ind!gnation

.... This thread is pointless... all speculation. We will know in a week.

Most pointless post in a pointless thread^

Tuesg · Aug 23, 2007, 04:40 PM // 16:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elf of Darkwood

yes you are crazy and this is why:
THIS IS THE PRE-RELEASE EVENT MAP!!!(sorry for caps)
lol, actually the last dungeon might be on that island but just to be sure recount the dungeons. I personally haven't taken the time to that myself.

Um no its not, the pre-release event map is just the shiverpeaks one.

The larger map with all the areas or at least most of them is the game map/poster thing that comes in the boxed version of GW:EN

captain_carter · Aug 23, 2007, 04:45 PM // 16:45

Perhaps the start of the expansion, before you reach the far north counts as a dungeon, or perhaps the entrance is not on the map, or is just not being revealed yet.

The Great Al · Aug 23, 2007, 05:47 PM // 17:47

does anyone know if the 18 dungeons are first, and then the story branches out? that's what the wiki seemed to imply, but since the map makes it look like the dungeons are scattered throughout that area, it'd make more sense if we could do a few dungeons, and then start the rest of the story for a specific part

sindex · Aug 23, 2007, 06:05 PM // 18:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Great Al

does anyone know if the 18 dungeons are first, and then the story branches out? that's what the wiki seemed to imply, but since the map makes it look like the dungeons are scattered throughout that area, it'd make more sense if we could do a few dungeons, and then start the rest of the story for a specific part

According to one of the interviews, I believe I heard that actually that the only on rails part of EotN is getting there. So basically when you get out of that first part, your on a free roam experience. Only up to the fact if you want to beat the great destroyer, probably have to finish the primary stuff first.

Crimson Seven · Aug 23, 2007, 06:15 PM // 18:15

What I'm curious about is if the dungeons require that you walk to those entrances that are outside of cities. Or will they be able to teleported to like regular cities.

I almost think that having to walk to them will be more of a bonding and fun experience for a team, like you and your friends are trekking to a place to conquer as if you are on a crusade.

The Great Al · Aug 23, 2007, 06:18 PM // 18:18

sindex - thanks, glad to hear that

crimson - I'd imagine they'd have to be outposts. I mean if you look at the map, there's very few actual towns.

Argon Draeth · Aug 23, 2007, 06:24 PM // 18:24

and whilst trekking to a dungeon might be fun at first...farming runs etc will be a major pain if you have to travel all that way

Crimson Seven · Aug 23, 2007, 06:33 PM // 18:33

I imagine that all of GW2 except a few key outposts will be instanced. So as GWEN is supposed to be a bridge, I wouldn't mind having to have a game that is closer to life.

Nevertheless, farming would be a drag when having to walk 30 min to get to your dungeon of choice, but it would make those unique items that you are searching for even more valuable.

ArYeS · Aug 23, 2007, 07:33 PM // 19:33

In my opinion, outpost won't be entrances for dungeons. I think that Sorrow's Furnace is example of what can we expect to be dungeons like (just bigger).

Crimson Seven · Aug 23, 2007, 07:43 PM // 19:43

That's a good point. I too think that it will be like SF, but I am not 100% sure if each one will be bigger.