How is ArenaNet countering the massive Star Wars-related hype bomb that's detonating across the MMO industry this week? Hopefully by ignoring it and continuing to work on Guild Wars 2. That said, the company is trotting out Jon Peters and Johnathan Sharp to field fan questions during a live IRC chat later in the week.
The shindig goes down on Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. EST, and if you're not familiar with the IRC platform, Guild Wars 2 Guru has a helpful web client that will speed you on your way. You'll need to submit your questions for moderator approval (translation: don't expect an answer to beta or release date queries), so head to GW2 Guru to read all the rules.
Reader Comments (24)
Posted: Dec 12th 2011 1:46PM Space Cobra said
Fielding *my* questions?!?!
THIS Wednesday?!?!?
Maybe I can multi-window it and stream it in the other window as I am playing SW:TOR?
;P
THIS Wednesday?!?!?
Maybe I can multi-window it and stream it in the other window as I am playing SW:TOR?
;P
Posted: Dec 12th 2011 1:48PM Issmir said
Here's hoping they start with "We decided 7 professions are plenty. So we're launching tomorrow."
I know, I know. But I'm an old man! If I can't afford to be patient any more! I've only got another 40 odd years on this Earth!
I know, I know. But I'm an old man! If I can't afford to be patient any more! I've only got another 40 odd years on this Earth!
Posted: Dec 12th 2011 2:06PM drunkingamebar said
Any news is good news at this point.
Posted: Dec 12th 2011 2:19PM Tyrang said
I already pretty mush what I need. I am sold already A-Net.....
Now, just release info for Mesmer. It is not even a secret anymore.....
Now, just release info for Mesmer. It is not even a secret anymore.....
Posted: Dec 12th 2011 2:27PM Valdur said
The last profession will be like a Xmas gift.I don't have any more question to ask except one,when are you guys releasing the damn thing?
Posted: Dec 12th 2011 2:31PM Arkanaloth said
@Valdur agreed, the only question I have is one that won't be answered yet. I'm going to just enjoy the heck out of SWTOR until GW2 shows up and then split my time between both.
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Posted: Dec 12th 2011 4:11PM Arkanaloth said
@Valdur Just got a tweet from GW2 offical:
Yes, Mesmer is the final profession. Seems like someone jumped the gun. Official reveal will be on Wednesday, stay tuned. ~MK
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Yes, Mesmer is the final profession. Seems like someone jumped the gun. Official reveal will be on Wednesday, stay tuned. ~MK
Posted: Dec 12th 2011 2:36PM Alex Oglitchkin said
All people truly want to know is the beta info and release date.
Posted: Dec 12th 2011 2:36PM Clemalum07 said
will be too busy playing an actual MMO sorry Anet.
Posted: Dec 12th 2011 3:19PM Scratches said
@Clemalum07 Not sure why you're getting downrated; it's an honest response.
A year ago, I was saying the same thing to any sort of events that had to do with Bioware talking about SWTOR. It doesn't necessarily mean I'm (nor Clem, presumably) any less excited about GW2, but this process has been dragging on for way too long now...
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A year ago, I was saying the same thing to any sort of events that had to do with Bioware talking about SWTOR. It doesn't necessarily mean I'm (nor Clem, presumably) any less excited about GW2, but this process has been dragging on for way too long now...
Posted: Dec 12th 2011 3:48PM Clemalum07 said
@Scratches Yep I would like for any of the downvoters to tell me what is not factual about my statement.
It is not a MMO. It will more than likely be a good game, but it is not a MMO and shouldnt be compared to MMOs.
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It is not a MMO. It will more than likely be a good game, but it is not a MMO and shouldnt be compared to MMOs.
Posted: Dec 12th 2011 3:54PM (Unverified) said
@Clemalum07
Incoming torrent of replies from people too dense to note a trolling attempt in 3... 2... 1...
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Incoming torrent of replies from people too dense to note a trolling attempt in 3... 2... 1...
Posted: Dec 12th 2011 3:55PM Naru now in 3D said
@Clemalum07
Do you know anything about Guild Wars 2?? It takes place in a fully persistent world with players all around you in massive zones. It's not instanced like the first Guild Wars.
GW2 is most definitely an MMO.
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Do you know anything about Guild Wars 2?? It takes place in a fully persistent world with players all around you in massive zones. It's not instanced like the first Guild Wars.
GW2 is most definitely an MMO.
Posted: Dec 12th 2011 4:13PM Scratches said
@Clemalum07
Well then, apparently I misunderstood your use of "an actual MMO." I read it as "I'll be playing a game (an MMO) that's actually out, tyvm."
GW2 *is* an MMO, by every definition of the term -- or will be, rather. ¬_¬
It's pure ignorance to suggest otherwise...
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Well then, apparently I misunderstood your use of "an actual MMO." I read it as "I'll be playing a game (an MMO) that's actually out, tyvm."
GW2 *is* an MMO, by every definition of the term -- or will be, rather. ¬_¬
It's pure ignorance to suggest otherwise...
Posted: Dec 12th 2011 2:44PM Pyzlnar said
Ill be busy that day, but I guess I can read the chat later.
Posted: Dec 12th 2011 2:49PM Amlin said
I could care less about the minutia of this game, all I really hope for is that they have some beta date info at the end of this session of theirs.
Posted: Dec 12th 2011 3:25PM (Unverified) said
I don't know Reahard, with SWTOR this week, in traditional Dev standards they will probably annouce beta signups (probably no date lol)
Posted: Dec 12th 2011 3:50PM Irem said
I'm hoping they announce closed beta or the final profession this week, just so that the fanbase can go back to actually discussing the game instead of wailing and gnashing its collective teeth.
Posted: Dec 12th 2011 3:57PM (Unverified) said
I hope they put up some kind of FAQ they can send people with obvious questions to.
I'm sick of the same stuff getting asked over and over again at these things, I know not everyone is in the loop, but giving people who ARE in the loop absolutely nothing is just as bad.
I'm sick of the same stuff getting asked over and over again at these things, I know not everyone is in the loop, but giving people who ARE in the loop absolutely nothing is just as bad.










