Well, we all knew that ArenaNet's subscription-free philosophy means they have to find other ways to bring in revenue. This app is the perfect opportunity for ArenaNet to get that extra pocket change from players by providing an additional out-of-game servi--
The app will be available for Guild Wars 2 players for free.
Oh.
It's almost like A-Net doesn't want to make money, at least they're asking for a monthly sub for it... dam those spineless money grabbing activision blizzard. I'm sure they'd rob their own grandma if given the chance.
A-Net's app is probably giving a lot more features yet it's free and their charging a freaking monthly sub for it. I'm tempted to never buy another blizzard product again.
Though they recently took a survey on what kind of merchandise players are interested in, so I expect to see some cool new products for them to offer soon.
Arena Net gives to players so show your support and give back to them. Not only do they not charge a monthly fee, and give you free apps.. with Guild wars 1 they had tourneys where they gave out FREE STUFF!@!
Yes, that is right, they gave out ipods, video cards, computers... was awesome!
Good will goes a LONG way to creating and maintaining good customers. I've purchased every Guild Wars expansion because of the great customer experience I had with the original GW. And, because of that, I wil be buying GW2 and would have even without all the ULTRA COOL AND GROOVY stuff that's going to be included.
You're absolutely right, when a company goes out of its way to make you the customer feel good about its product you aren't going to think twice about supporting them in return.
It's always been clear that Anet think community is important and with GW2 they are taking it even further: Dynamic Events that means groups can develop organically, ability to switch servers to find the community that best suits you, access to guild chat and auction houses via the web and now phone apps that add another bridge to community. It's almost too good to be true, i didn't think they could do much more to impress me but here I am impressed yet again.
I see the next step : paid services in this app. Want to move a character from waypoint A to waypoint B ? That will be US$ 0,50 , please ....
Wow, such an amazing psychic ability you possess there. You should charge for your services...you know, like ArenaNet supposedly are going to.
Anyway, yet another great move by ArenaNet. Might I add: a completely unexpected one too! What I loved about World of Warcraft was that I felt a part of something. Outside of the game there were countless resources at my disposal, and having something like this for Guild Wars 2 from ArenaNet themselves will go a long way towards making me feel the same way about the game as I did with WoW.
Even if Anet charged a modest fee for the app (and I used it)... I would pay.
I don't know how anyone can complain about paying for "extra" perks (that does not effect gameplay) when you do not have to pay a monthly fee.
In fact, I wouldnt blame them if they came out with an app and some features would be free, and others you would have to pay for.
With World of Warcraft, not only do you pay $14.95 a month for the game, you also have to pay a MONTHLY fee for using all the features of their auction app.
If what they say this app will do... I will get it (make sure you make it for ANDROID too!).
If at first you don't succeed; call it version 1.0
No need to buy a "waypoint" from them, people in game will run you to some "hub waypoints" for a nominal in game fee. However, if there was a small nominal charge to unlock all the waypoints on the map... I would give serious consideration in buying that option.
No need to buy a "waypoint" from them, people in game will run you to some "hub waypoints" for a nominal in game fee. However, if there was a small nominal charge to unlock all the waypoints on the map... I would give serious consideration in buying that option.
I don't think that would be possible since the waypoints are persistant.
Playing now: Cities: Skyline / Ori and the Blind Forest / Banished
Do we have to have social networking contaminating our MMO’s? For those of you who think this is a good idea, you do realise where this is going? It is aimed at the social networking community, trying to get those not interested in gaming to see MMO’s as an extension of social networking.
The app will certainly be available in a limited format to all those on the social network. If they do cross over to MMO’s they will not bring a gaming ethos with them. They are not gamers; they will want games which emphasise graphics and communications. Game play will only be a tertiary consideration to them. FFS these are the idiots who play Farmville and think its good.
Nice idea and all, and it's great to see ANet are trying to think outside the box.. But once i've turned off the computer and left the house/office to go out, the last thing I want to do is think about a game character. Even though I own a smartphone I doubt i'll use it.
Like I say though, kudos to ANet for trying new things.
"Come and have a look at what you could have won."
Well it'll be a good gain of time for casual players, if i can move a char before going back home to play in the evening, it'll be that much gametime won.
Now, it'll all depend what'll make me come back to the game over n over. They doin a lotta unusual thingies with GW2, just hoping it'll go the right way; at least can't blame em for not tryin'.
You're a Hardcore Survivor!
You not only survived the zombie apocalypse, but did it with style! Your mastery of zombie knowledge, survival tactics, and weaponry is nearly unmatched. Congratulations, for you are hardcore!
Do we have to have social networking contaminating our MMO’s? For those of you who think this is a good idea, you do realise where this is going? It is aimed at the social networking community, trying to get those not interested in gaming to see MMO’s as an extension of social networking.
The app will certainly be available in a limited format to all those on the social network. If they do cross over to MMO’s they will not bring a gaming ethos with them. They are not gamers; they will want games which emphasise graphics and communications. Game play will only be a tertiary consideration to them. FFS these are the idiots who play Farmville and think its good.
Duuuuude what are you talking about?? MMO's are for all intent and purposes are social networks just in a game format...so please get off your "social" high-horse, and relax...and besides what does having an app for your "smart" phone have to do with social networking??
Nice idea and all, and it's great to see ANet are trying to think outside the box.. But once i've turned off the computer and left the house/office to go out, the last thing I want to do is think about a game character. Even though I own a smartphone I doubt i'll use it.
Like I say though, kudos to ANet for trying new things.
You might use it if you are broken down on the side of the road bored out of your mind waiting for a tow truck.
Do we have to have social networking contaminating our MMO’s? For those of you who think this is a good idea, you do realise where this is going? It is aimed at the social networking community, trying to get those not interested in gaming to see MMO’s as an extension of social networking.
The app will certainly be available in a limited format to all those on the social network. If they do cross over to MMO’s they will not bring a gaming ethos with them. They are not gamers; they will want games which emphasise graphics and communications. Game play will only be a tertiary consideration to them. FFS these are the idiots who play Farmville and think its good.
I suggest the ‘dudes’ who think I am overacting take a look at how the gaming industry has developed over the past few years as it tries to integrate with social networking like Facebook and gaming communities like Steam. The gaming industry is going where the money is and that means changes ahead for what you think of as a MMO.
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The app itself may not be particularily important but the whole "extended experience" section of the game is.
I totally agree! Little things like this make the game even more interesting... many many ways to play the game and many many reasons to stay playing.
If you really want to give them support Buy Guild Wars merchandise! http://www.guildwars.com/products/extras/gearstore/default.php
Though they recently took a survey on what kind of merchandise players are interested in, so I expect to see some cool new products for them to offer soon.
Arena Net gives to players so show your support and give back to them. Not only do they not charge a monthly fee, and give you free apps.. with Guild wars 1 they had tourneys where they gave out FREE STUFF!@!
Yes, that is right, they gave out ipods, video cards, computers... was awesome!
heck ANET even gives out their fantastic Art Books and Ghosts of Ascalon novels FOR FREE in comiccon,. gamescom and PAX
Have fun storming the castle! - Miracle Max
You're absolutely right, when a company goes out of its way to make you the customer feel good about its product you aren't going to think twice about supporting them in return.
It's always been clear that Anet think community is important and with GW2 they are taking it even further: Dynamic Events that means groups can develop organically, ability to switch servers to find the community that best suits you, access to guild chat and auction houses via the web and now phone apps that add another bridge to community. It's almost too good to be true, i didn't think they could do much more to impress me but here I am impressed yet again.
I see the next step : paid services in this app. Want to move a character from waypoint A to waypoint B ? That will be US$ 0,50 , please ....
Wow, such an amazing psychic ability you possess there. You should charge for your services...you know, like ArenaNet supposedly are going to.
Anyway, yet another great move by ArenaNet. Might I add: a completely unexpected one too! What I loved about World of Warcraft was that I felt a part of something. Outside of the game there were countless resources at my disposal, and having something like this for Guild Wars 2 from ArenaNet themselves will go a long way towards making me feel the same way about the game as I did with WoW.
And it's free!
Even if Anet charged a modest fee for the app (and I used it)... I would pay.
I don't know how anyone can complain about paying for "extra" perks (that does not effect gameplay) when you do not have to pay a monthly fee.
In fact, I wouldnt blame them if they came out with an app and some features would be free, and others you would have to pay for.
With World of Warcraft, not only do you pay $14.95 a month for the game, you also have to pay a MONTHLY fee for using all the features of their auction app.
If what they say this app will do... I will get it (make sure you make it for ANDROID too!).
If at first you don't succeed; call it version 1.0
No need to buy a "waypoint" from them, people in game will run you to some "hub waypoints" for a nominal in game fee. However, if there was a small nominal charge to unlock all the waypoints on the map... I would give serious consideration in buying that option.
I don't think that would be possible since the waypoints are persistant.
Playing now: Cities: Skyline / Ori and the Blind Forest / Banished
Seriously, I don't understand how these guys have any money left, they give so much to the customers.
Makes me realize how much the "other guys" are padding their pockets.
Yup, I'm also astonished at the level of service they are providing with this app and their game... at no monthly fee.
Not to mention this app still has unannounced features.
Could it be that A'Net is influenced by Icarus "Fallen Earth" ? http://www.fallenearth.com/node/256
Anyway regardless I think it's a great idea to have these type of Apps to the MMORPG's we play, could make us gamers even more involved with it.
Do we have to have social networking contaminating our MMO’s? For those of you who think this is a good idea, you do realise where this is going? It is aimed at the social networking community, trying to get those not interested in gaming to see MMO’s as an extension of social networking.
The app will certainly be available in a limited format to all those on the social network. If they do cross over to MMO’s they will not bring a gaming ethos with them. They are not gamers; they will want games which emphasise graphics and communications. Game play will only be a tertiary consideration to them. FFS these are the idiots who play Farmville and think its good.
Nice idea and all, and it's great to see ANet are trying to think outside the box.. But once i've turned off the computer and left the house/office to go out, the last thing I want to do is think about a game character. Even though I own a smartphone I doubt i'll use it.
Like I say though, kudos to ANet for trying new things.
"Come and have a look at what you could have won."
Well it'll be a good gain of time for casual players, if i can move a char before going back home to play in the evening, it'll be that much gametime won.
Now, it'll all depend what'll make me come back to the game over n over. They doin a lotta unusual thingies with GW2, just hoping it'll go the right way; at least can't blame em for not tryin'.
You're a Hardcore Survivor!
You not only survived the zombie apocalypse, but did it with style! Your mastery of zombie knowledge, survival tactics, and weaponry is nearly unmatched. Congratulations, for you are hardcore!
Duuuuude what are you talking about?? MMO's are for all intent and purposes are social networks just in a game format...so please get off your "social" high-horse, and relax...and besides what does having an app for your "smart" phone have to do with social networking??
This rather amuses me, I don't buy Apple products, I don't like others deciding what is appropriate for me and their prices are ridiculous anyways.
While this is a cute addition, I don't find it enhancing the game much.
You might use it if you are broken down on the side of the road bored out of your mind waiting for a tow truck.
lol there's aleays one. *shakes head*
so I can stalk people offline? awesome. (joking..) Very nice idea.
I suggest the ‘dudes’ who think I am overacting take a look at how the gaming industry has developed over the past few years as it tries to integrate with social networking like Facebook and gaming communities like Steam. The gaming industry is going where the money is and that means changes ahead for what you think of as a MMO.