I've been following GW2 for I think seven years now (wow, that long =P), and while I understand why there's a lot of hype around it currently because it's moved into pre-release mode, my interest was sparked back in the day when nobody much knew or cared about it.

I'm interested because I respect the developers' previous work, and I have always liked their game development philosophy.
Because I appreciate that ArenaNet was pretty fearless about trying some new approaches in GW1, and even if GW1 itself didn't appeal to me, I liked the willingness to innovate. They seem to be continuing on that same path of innovation, and I am willing to support that.

Because it's finally a game that is including PvP as an integral part of the gameworld from the ground up, not just as an add-on or 'second thought' feature.

Because I'm curious about how some of the game mechanics they plan will shake out (no strict tank/healer roles? We'll see if they can pull that off and make an interesting game).

I have other reasons for being interested, as well as some pretty significant concerns...plus I'm cynical after AoC/Warhammer/Aion. But I'm a gamer at heart so am up for giving these good folks at least a chance to capture my longer-term interest.

Stopping here because this thread shows signs of devolving into the same old ego-flexing flame war that 3-4 people invariably pollute most threads on these boards with these days. I don't believe in heavy-handed board moderation, but dear gods it's barely worth it to even read here any more, much less try to post. Hopefully this thread survives; it could be a nice conversation if the stalkers and obsessives leave it alone =P.

But then again, we are discussing the draw of GW on the WOW main board...

Did you really expect a fluid and in-depth GW discussion here?

Really?

Perhaps this might be a better venue:

http://vnboards.ign.com/guild_wars/c15820

Just saying..

 

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Be sure to address that to Mithan since he's the OP. I'm sure he'll appreciate it.

 

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I am not that excited about GW2 yet. I hope they make it a great game and listen to the testers.

 

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I cleared out the diarria on this thread. Anybody who wants to continue with it will find their account banned.

 

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I'm not saying it is an inappropriate topic, I'm saying for a fluid, in-depth discussion... there is a better place.

Honestly I like the thought of a pvp-central game...but free to play just turns me off completely.

I just don't see "fluff only" micro-transactions sustaining the game enough for continued development..which to me means you're going to get the game in its original form, and not much else will happen after that.

 

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Colin Johanson. I worked briefly with him as a GM (he was lead GM) on a text based game Mythic put out called Dragon's Gate. Even then, he had some amazing ideas for that game which seemed to have moved to Guild Wars 2 (scenarios and a player driven world). I really respected his ideas as a player in Dragon's Gate too. All in all, what he did to that game really made my time enjoyable and think he can help pull it off in Guild Wars 2.

I also am looking for a PvP/RvR game. I think GW2 will do it differently, which might be a lot of fun.

Hes also a blast to party with!

 

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I am not interested in what the GW people think. Â I am interested in what the WoW people here think.

 

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The only thing that will draw me to GW2 is the fact that I am bored with everything else. Even then, initial box price will keep me away from a game I know I will not like. If it was absolutely free to try, I would try it. But I am 99% sure I will never play a PvPcentric game.

 

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I'm probably the most carebear person on these boards, but I'll at least give it a shot if I can get into a open or closed beta. If nothing else, Peo, you should at least give the beta a go. Regardless, I'm probably most attracted to Guild Wars 2 because of the necromancer class. It'll allow me to play another minionmancer which is my favorite play-style.

But, after all the other disappointments, I'm going into this one with my eyes wide open. Guess we'll see in a few months.

 

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