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WoW vs. Guild Wars

eldareldar Member Posts: 108
in Guild Wars

If these people are saying what they can do and it is all true. WoW is going to suffer a horrible death under the blade of Guild Wars. It's technology and graphics blow away anything WoW could ever come up with. But WoW does have a world and name brand so I am waiting to see.

WoW might be funner to play but I do have to admit. I'm scared the screen shots and no monthly fee make this game look amazing.

MMORPG's are going to change.

Patrick

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  • jloverjlover Member Posts: 260

     Picking between the two will be a though one, I guess it will all come down to which one comes out frist. Thats how I am going to pick knowing that both games will be great.

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  • BurnBabyBurnBurnBabyBurn Member Posts: 44
    WoW is coming out about 6 months after GW, personally GW will rape WoW when it comes out because everyone who like RPG's and has an internet connection will buy it! Did you see how many copyies of D2 Blizzard sold? lol I rest my case :P

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  • higgsbosonhiggsboson Member Posts: 296


    Originally posted by BurnBabyBurn
    WoW is coming out about 6 months after GW, personally GW will rape WoW when it comes out because everyone who like RPG's and has an internet connection will buy it! Did you see how many copyies of D2 Blizzard sold? lol I rest my case :P

    "Fear Not What Death Brings But Nor What It Gives"

    Yeap. I won't save my words. Here it goes.

    I have feeling that when Guild Wars finally arrives to the mass market, it will come with thousands thunders of judgement. Then people will really know who the real Blizzard brothers were.

    You said personally. I say nah... for every reasonable souls who understand the meaning of good game design.


     

  • YordoYordo Member Posts: 831
    Guild Wars will steal way WoW business and the business of other MMO's because of one simple fact: NO SUBSCRIPTION FEES.  Everyone will buy it since it costs practically nothing.  Some will be able to play both games at once...but most people usually choose one main game to play.

    ::Yordo::
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  • icecrossicecross Member Posts: 78
    Yep, Guild Wars will wipe its beautiful ass with WoW. I'll definately go for GW :)

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  • FlamingBoiFlamingBoi Member Posts: 206

    lmao.. u guys are wrong.. firstly.. no subscription fees may lead to many expansion packs that may cost 40-50 USD... and they may be a must to have em to play the game..

    secondly.. i seriously think guild wars is lacking of some contents.. its just a game where u PvP? .. no sense :P ..

    but.. i'd probably read reviews.. most likely guild wars if my mum won lend me her cc.. WoW if i have a cc :P..

    to ppl without cc(like me), i think they'd prefer guildwars :)

     

  • ParaTrooperParaTrooper Member Posts: 1,961
    I read on their website they plan on releasing about 2 expansions per year. When you think about it paying about $10-15 per month for a year thats anywhere from $120 to $180 per year, where as if you buy 2 expansions for for 40 or 50 you save money. They said they realize they will receive less money as a result of non p2p however they hope to draw a large following making up for this.

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  • BaranorBaranor Member Posts: 13


    Originally posted by FlamingBoi

    lmao.. u guys are wrong.. firstly.. no subscription fees may lead to many expansion packs that may cost 40-50 USD... and they may be a must to have em to play the game..
    secondly.. i seriously think guild wars is lacking of some contents.. its just a game where u PvP? .. no sense :P ..
    but.. i'd probably read reviews.. most likely guild wars if my mum won lend me her cc.. WoW if i have a cc :P..
    to ppl without cc(like me), i think they'd prefer guildwars :)
     


    Right chap, time to introduce you to cruel reality. I am an alpha tester at arena.net and am currently playtesting GW. Its far from done, but the following I CAN tell you:

    I doubt that the GW xpac's will cost 40-50 dollars each, but if they do, then so be it. Its either that or a monthly fee. Everquest lets you pay monthly fee and IIRC the xpacs for that werent exactly cheap either now were they?

    GW DOES have more to offer than PvP. Currently there's about 30-40 mission areas, and the game is far from done. These are for questing in the storyline, not for bashing each others heads in. The storyline looks very nice and is being written by Less Lebow, the guy who wrote the soty for BG 1 and 2 and some other games too. He's a world class writer if you ask me.

     

    Latah

     

    Barry


     

    *Disclaimer*

    I am an alpha-tester at arena.net. We have been appointed "ambassadors" to share our experiences with GW, but us alpha-testers are no offical spokespersons. GW is far from done and the game, and our experiences, change on a daily basis. You are getting a view at a game being developed, not at the finished product .

    *End disclaimer*

  • GhostRaptorGhostRaptor Member Posts: 35


    Originally posted by FlamingBoi

    lmao.. u guys are wrong.. firstly.. no subscription fees may lead to many expansion packs that may cost 40-50 USD... and they may be a must to have em to play the game..
    secondly.. i seriously think guild wars is lacking of some contents.. its just a game where u PvP? .. no sense :P ..
    but.. i'd probably read reviews.. most likely guild wars if my mum won lend me her cc.. WoW if i have a cc :P..
    to ppl without cc(like me), i think they'd prefer guildwars :)
     


    Looking at your screen name it's pretty obvious you're here fishing for a reaction ... but I'll bite anyway, because you are going to look a total fool once I'm finished image.

    The latest (in PC Gamer magazine) news on expansions is that they will be released every 6-9 months.  ArenaNet have also stated, on multiple occasions, that you will still be able to play with people who have the expansions even though you don't.  There won't be any exclusion/segregation based on whether you buy (or don't buy) expansions.  If you don't buy the expansions ... then you'll be stuck watching your buddies using the cool new stuff.  But that's as bad as it gets.

    Barry already answered re: the game content, which is growing on a daily basis.  I'll just correct him on one fact, however: the game currently features in excess of 60 quest zones.  The content in the game is growing on a daily basis, and ArenaNet are doing amazing things to support the fan community that is forming, including allowing alpha testers to discuss the game as it is evolving.

  • higgsbosonhiggsboson Member Posts: 296

    I have feeling that you guys gonna make a history with this title.

     

  • BaranorBaranor Member Posts: 13
    Not us. Arena.net. We're just the pond scum that get to play with it before its done ^_^

    *Disclaimer*

    I am an alpha-tester at arena.net. We have been appointed "ambassadors" to share our experiences with GW, but us alpha-testers are no offical spokespersons. GW is far from done and the game, and our experiences, change on a daily basis. You are getting a view at a game being developed, not at the finished product .

    *End disclaimer*

  • higgsbosonhiggsboson Member Posts: 296


    Originally posted by Baranor
    Not us. Arena.net. We're just the pond scum that get to play with it before its done ^_^


    lol. Yeah but you guys are actually part of the development process thus part of he History. ^_^

    God I wished I was in your suit.

    Keep up with good work Baranor. I pledge my loyalty and respect to you.


     

  • BaranorBaranor Member Posts: 13
    Does that mean you are to be my lunch? I'm hungry... *moan*

    *Disclaimer*

    I am an alpha-tester at arena.net. We have been appointed "ambassadors" to share our experiences with GW, but us alpha-testers are no offical spokespersons. GW is far from done and the game, and our experiences, change on a daily basis. You are getting a view at a game being developed, not at the finished product .

    *End disclaimer*

    *Disclaimer*

    I am an alpha-tester at arena.net. We have been appointed "ambassadors" to share our experiences with GW, but us alpha-testers are no offical spokespersons. GW is far from done and the game, and our experiences, change on a daily basis. You are getting a view at a game being developed, not at the finished product .

    *End disclaimer*

  • YordoYordo Member Posts: 831
    Well, of course it's not a finished product.  Then it would be released already image

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    EQ2, UXO, Lineage 2, KO, Guild Wars, City of Heroes

  • Elfloard22Elfloard22 Member Posts: 15


    Originally posted by FlamingBoi

    lmao.. u guys are wrong.. firstly.. no subscription fees may lead to many expansion packs that may cost 40-50 USD... and they may be a must to have em to play the game..
    secondly.. i seriously think guild wars is lacking of some contents.. its just a game where u PvP? .. no sense :P ..
    but.. i'd probably read reviews.. most likely guild wars if my mum won lend me her cc.. WoW if i have a cc :P..
    to ppl without cc(like me), i think they'd prefer guildwars :)
     


    I would rather a few expansion packs then the monthly fee. It would be cheaper.

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  • SeriphosSeriphos Member Posts: 56
    rather pay for just expansion packs then a monthly fee AND expansion packs, and you dont even need the expansion packs to play the game. stick to WoW man, GW is too much for you

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  • GaileGrayGaileGray ArenaNet Community Mngr.Member Posts: 72

    I don't get into the whole Guild Wars versus WoW discussions because the whole thing seems sort of unnecessary. I'm sure WoW will be a good game, and that there will be a lot of people who play it and enjoy it a lot. There is always room in the world for good games, after all.

    What I wanted to say, however, applies to any pay-to-play game. The question is: Would you prefer to pay $10-$20 a month for the privilege of playing the same game over and over again?  Or would you rather pay the reasonable cost of an expansion pack for a new game that involves the continuation of your story with entirely new content? When I was paying MMORPG's, I always felt like I was "renting" the game. With Guild Wars, you own it. If you want to add to the experience you can get the expansion pack. If you don't choose to pay for an expansion pack, you're still just fine and can continue to pay. On the other hand, if you decide you don't choose to pay for the pay-to-plays, you're gone.  image

    Gaile Gray
    Community Relations Manager
    ArenaNet
    www.guildwars.com & www.arena.net

    Gaile Gray
    Community Relations Manager
    ArenaNet
    www.guildwars.com & www.arena.net

  • SumerNivekSumerNivek Member Posts: 57

    Well, I just found out about this Guild Wars, so I am going to have to head over to their site to check this game out.  No subscription fees will be great, no doubt.  However, I am still more stoked about WoW just because I love WarCraft and I like what Blizzard is doing with the project so far.  There are rumblings on the net that WoW will still ship in June before Guild Wars...but that is just a rumor and none of us know that for sure (unless you work for Bliz).  I don't really see an advantage either way for whoever ships first.  Tons of people will play WoW and many will play Guild Wars.  I am sure that both games will be very good!

    My sleeper pick for a hit and contender (and Yordo will probably agree with this) is City of Heros.  That game just looks plain fun!  image

    Sumer Nivek

    MMORPGs played: Ultima Online, World War II Online, Star Wars Galaxies...

    Currently waiting for City of Heros and World of Warcraft.

    Sumer Nivek

    MMORPGs played: Ultima Online, World War II Online, Star Wars Galaxies, and City of Heros...

    Currently waiting for World of Warcraft.

  • CivilCivil Member Posts: 16


    Originally posted by GaileGray

    If you don't choose to pay for an expansion pack, you're still just fine and can continue to pay.

    I think GaileGray meant to say "If you don't choose to pay for an expansion pack, you're still just fine and can continue to play.  :)

  • ColdSunColdSun Member Posts: 210
    Guild Wars is going to rock. image

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  • GaileGrayGaileGray ArenaNet Community Mngr.Member Posts: 72
    Originally posted by Civil

    I think GaileGray meant to say "If you don't choose to pay for an expansion pack, you're still just fine and can continue to play.  :)

    *blush*  Yes, that's right.  Play.  P-l-a-y.  The very essense of having fun, as opposed to debiting the checkbook for monthly fees, which is to p-a-y, which Guild Wars won't be asking you to do. 

    Thanks for catching that, Civil!  image

    Gaile Gray
    Community Relations Manager
    ArenaNet
    www.guildwars.com & www.arena.net

    Gaile Gray
    Community Relations Manager
    ArenaNet
    www.guildwars.com & www.arena.net

  • bballermc333bballermc333 Member Posts: 283

    ::::32:: Its like listening to music.......guildwars. I feel like guild wars will be a totaly new type of rpg....i feel that WoW will be like any other. Sorry WoW but i have to get with guild wars on this one!

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  • JacobinJacobin Member RarePosts: 1,009

    Im looking forward to a mmorpg that does away with downtime, hopefully guild wars acomplishes this. Im sick of all the EQ clone crap.

     

     

  • TheThrillerTheThriller Member Posts: 186

    Well i am not to amazed by Warcraft online. Personaly i dont think if provides much new content, so this battle is going to Guild Wars.

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  • BaranorBaranor Member Posts: 13
    WoW will be great. But if I don't play for a motnth due to r/l issues, then my money wil be wasted. On GW I cannot waste any money.

    *Disclaimer*

    I am an alpha-tester at arena.net. We have been appointed "ambassadors" to share our experiences with GW, but us alpha-testers are no offical spokespersons. GW is far from done and the game, and our experiences, change on a daily basis. You are getting a view at a game being developed, not at the finished product .

    *End disclaimer*

    *Disclaimer*

    I am an alpha-tester at arena.net. We have been appointed "ambassadors" to share our experiences with GW, but us alpha-testers are no offical spokespersons. GW is far from done and the game, and our experiences, change on a daily basis. You are getting a view at a game being developed, not at the finished product .

    *End disclaimer*

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