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Pro]v[etheus

9th January 2006, 23:04

I read this interesting interview (http://photics.com/issues/issue25b.html) about what 2006 has in store for Guildwars and thought i'd share it.

10th January 2006, 07:57

I look forward to Chapter 2 since this time round they are adding in idea's of the people who play their games. I've always considered the weapons and shields to look quite boring. Tanzit's Defender is my favourite looking shield but not good enough to be using. They held a competition in November last year to design new weapons so we should see some good looking and unique designs.

I still would like to know if you can use your old characters in the new chapter or am I going to have to start from the beginning for like erm, the 7th time...

Pro]v[etheus

10th January 2006, 10:09

I hope we can just use the same chars otherwise it's gonna be a long winded process getting levelled up again. From what i understand this isn't actually a completely new game but just an expansion so i can't see why we won't be able to use our current chars.

10th January 2006, 11:03

Well that's the thing...

If it is, does that mean that you can't go backwards since new weapons and classes (Assassin) can't be seen by owners of just Guild Wars?

Be interesting to see how they do it. With Diablo II they had separate servers and you had to agree to upgrade your characters to the new expansion. At which point you can now only be seen by other expansion players.

Pro]v[etheus

10th January 2006, 12:38

Valid point really, we'll just have to wait and see when it comes out.

11th January 2006, 12:12

Bellevue, Wash., Jan. 10, 2006 — NCsoft®, the world's leading developer and publisher of online computer games, announces Guild Wars®: Factions™, the next chapter in the critically acclaimed Guild Wars franchise from ArenaNet® studios. The Factions campaign will release in the second quarter of 2006. It offers players an incredible gameplay experience with many new choices, including new regions, professions, skills, missions, and monsters, along with expanded options for both Cooperative and Player-versus-Player (PvP) play, and enhanced features for guilds.

Players will get their first chance to experience the new campaign when ArenaNet opens its servers to everyone for the Guild Wars: Factions Global Free-for-All PvP Weekend. This worldwide event—scheduled for January 20 through 22—is open to both existing Guild Wars players and to those who do not have a Guild Wars account. ArenaNet is distributing free access keys to the event at http://www.guildwars.com.

The event will enable players to experience two new professions being introduced in the campaign, the Assassin and the Ritualist. Participants will also be able to try out a number of the skills added to Guild Wars: Factions, including some of the deadly skills of the Assassin and the arcane spells of the spiritual Ritualist. They will also be able to get familiar with the new PvP continent, Battle Isles. Battle Isles will introduce players to new PvP experiences, new and expanded arenas, new quests, and a new explorable area as well.

Another feature available during the Guild Wars: Factions Global Free-for-All PvP Weekend is Observer Mode, where players who aren't participating in a battle can view the proceedings and check out the strategies and tactics used by top-ranked guilds as they fight for supremacy.

"We're excited to be offering this free preview of Guild Wars: Factions to players throughout the world," said Patrick Wyatt, co-founder of ArenaNet. "Factions is a huge step in the continued evolution of the game, and I think gamers are really going to be excited about the new features they're going to see!"

In September of 2005, Guild Wars surpassed more than one million units sold in North America and Europe, a milestone reached in less than five months. Guild Wars is a competitive online roleplaying game that rewards player skill more than time played. Players explore a rich fantasy game world, acquire skills, build personalized characters and compete in head-to-head guild battles with players from around the world.

I am confused by 1up.com's (http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3146869) version of this article. Do they mean its time to buy an expansion or time to pay monthly?

Miz

12th January 2006, 08:07

http://pc.gamespy.com/pc/guild-wars-campaign-2/680914p1.html

"Factions is a stand-alone expansion for Guild Wars." he says. "Players will be able to purchase Factions and have a lot of fun with it without having to purchase the original game. Of course, those players who do have both will have the benefit of being able to cross back and forth between them, bringing items and abilities across and having access to much more content."

I suppose we'll just have to wait and see how it "works."

Crille

15th March 2006, 09:58

Guildwars expansion trailer:ftp://ftp.guildwars.com/movies/gwfactions-gameplaytrailer.zip

15th March 2006, 19:39

I preordered on Monday. Got my keys on the Tuesday.

Pro]v[etheus

15th March 2006, 20:06

I preordered on Monday. Got my keys on the Tuesday.
Did you pre-order through the official Guildwars website ?

16th March 2006, 10:47

Nope Collectors Edition from www.GamePlay.com

Pro]v[etheus

16th March 2006, 13:16

What extras do you get with that over the standard package ? I couldn't see any difference.

Miz

16th March 2006, 13:30

Here is the list of contents for the Guild Wars Factions Collector's Edition for Europe:

* 2 game CDs

* Soundtrack CD

* Double-sided poster: Map of Cantha and Factions Poster

* Game Manual

* Quick Reference Card

* Cloth Picture

* Art book

* Desk Calendar

* Mouse Pad

* Sticker Set

* Collectable Plastic Game Activation Card

* Special In-Game Dance Emote for the Assassin and Ritualist

* Bonus Music Key

Here is the list of contents for the Standard Edition for Europe:

* 2 game CDs

* Double-sided poster: Ritualist and Assassin

* Game Manual

* Quick Reference Card

* Collectable Plastic Game Activation Card

16th March 2006, 13:36

Not anything useful really.

Pro]v[etheus

16th March 2006, 13:45

Thanks for clarifying that Miz.

Crille

17th March 2006, 20:22

Whoa im getting collector's edition for sure! ;)

Ignatz Karko

24th April 2006, 21:44

Whoa im getting collector's edition for sure! ;)
dont know yet...

hope they have it in stores yet, otherwise i guess not...:(

/edit: dont know how old this topic is, but just to answer one question(dont know whether it alread has been answered or not): u can go switch continents with all of ur chars if u have both games factions and prophecies.
other players(with only prophecies) can see assassins or whatever, but just cant play them, thats all...

25th April 2006, 00:07

Find out on Thursday/Friday I guess.

Ignatz Karko

25th April 2006, 21:23

dum di dum :)

btw: shouldnt have told u how old i am, i want access to 18+ forums xD

25th April 2006, 22:18

Theres no way of knowing if you arn't 18 :)