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Lord.BachusLord.Bachus Member RarePosts: 9,686
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There is no hype, only the truth excists.

 

This is the difference between GW2 and all those games before them. We know exactly what to expect from the game. Thats why we are enthousiasts of GW2. I have had hands on experience and what i saw was exactly what i expected to see based on the information of the Arenanet blogs. We know almost everything about the game mechanics, and how the gameplay will be different and how some parts will be typical MMO.

 

If you don't like MMO's in general, chances are you will not like GW2 either, because its still an MMO despite all the small and little differences.

 

But if you where wayting for that little change of direction needed to make your MMO experience a little fresh and a tad more actionpaced, then GW2 could be the game for you.

 

But there is no hype that makes people enthousiast, its the facts and the honesty of Arenanet that make people drool in their pants.

Best MMO experiences : EQ(PvE), DAoC(PvP), WoW(total package) LOTRO (worldfeel) GW2 (Artstyle and animations and worlddesign) SWTOR (Story immersion) TSW (story) ESO (character advancement)

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  • pierthpierth Member UncommonPosts: 1,494

    Do you feel better now?

  • GuelyGuely Member Posts: 114

    Originally posted by pierth

    Do you feel better now?

    I bet you do now.

  • wrightstufwrightstuf Member UncommonPosts: 659

    Gamers are hyped to play GW2. Therefore, there is hype

     

    Oops, wait a minute. isnt there already a thread that beat this subject to death?

  • zero462usazero462usa Member Posts: 26

    Originally posted by Lord.Bachus

    There is no hype, only the truth excists.

     

    This is the difference between GW2 and all those games before them. We know exactly what to expect from the game. Thats why we are enthousiasts of GW2. I have had hands on experience and what i saw was exactly what i expected to see based on the information of the Arenanet blogs. We know almost everything about the game mechanics, and how the gameplay will be different and how some parts will be typical MMO.

     

    If you don't like MMO's in general, chances are you will not like GW2 either, because its still an MMO despite all the small and little differences.

     

    But if you where wayting for that little change of direction needed to make your MMO experience a little fresh and a tad more actionpaced, then GW2 could be the game for you.

     

    But there is no hype that makes people enthousiast, its the facts and the honesty of Arenanet that make people drool in their pants.

    AMEN BROTHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

  • BartDaCatBartDaCat Member UncommonPosts: 813

    Well, I need a little fertilizer on my lawn, so if you could beat a little of that dead horse into my front yard, I'd appreciate it.

    Beat That Dead Horse, Boys!!!

  • wrightstufwrightstuf Member UncommonPosts: 659

    Originally posted by Lord.Bachus

    There is no hype, only the truth excists.

     

    This is the difference between GW2 and all those games before them. We know exactly what to expect from the game. Thats why we are enthousiasts of GW2. I have had hands on experience and what i saw was exactly what i expected to see based on the information of the Arenanet blogs. We know almost everything about the game mechanics, and how the gameplay will be different and how some parts will be typical MMO.

     

    If you don't like MMO's in general, chances are you will not like GW2 either, because its still an MMO despite all the small and little differences.

     

    But if you where wayting for that little change of direction needed to make your MMO experience a little fresh and a tad more actionpaced, then GW2 could be the game for you.

     

    But there is no hype that makes people enthousiast, its the facts and the honesty of Arenanet that make people drool in their pants.

    How do you drool in your pants?

  • pierthpierth Member UncommonPosts: 1,494

    Originally posted by Guely

    Originally posted by pierth

    Do you feel better now?

    I bet you do now.

    Was hoping for more of a response. The OP's monologue wasn't much for starting a discussion. Also, unless there was some vote of the GW2 zealots I'm pretty sure he meant that when he played the game it was what he expected, rather than some "we" he believes himself to be a part of.

  • CorehavenCorehaven Member UncommonPosts: 1,533

    Originally posted by wrightstuf

    Originally posted by Lord.Bachus

    There is no hype, only the truth excists.

     

    This is the difference between GW2 and all those games before them. We know exactly what to expect from the game. Thats why we are enthousiasts of GW2. I have had hands on experience and what i saw was exactly what i expected to see based on the information of the Arenanet blogs. We know almost everything about the game mechanics, and how the gameplay will be different and how some parts will be typical MMO.

     

    If you don't like MMO's in general, chances are you will not like GW2 either, because its still an MMO despite all the small and little differences.

     

    But if you where wayting for that little change of direction needed to make your MMO experience a little fresh and a tad more actionpaced, then GW2 could be the game for you.

     

    But there is no hype that makes people enthousiast, its the facts and the honesty of Arenanet that make people drool in their pants.

    How do you drool in your pants?

     

    I only drool when Im not wearing them so I have no idea. 

     

    Anyways, the OP is right on.   Good post.   Hype is generally excitment without knowing much and expected assumptions which end up being false compared to the final result.  This is not the case.  GW2 fans know what they are getting with this game. 

     

    Either be excited for that or not.  But hype isnt all that prevelant here, or may barely exist at all. 

  • aesperusaesperus Member UncommonPosts: 5,135

    Originally posted by Corehaven

    I only drool when Im not wearing them so I have no idea. 

    Anyways, the OP is right on.   Good post.   Hype is generally excitment without knowing much and expected assumptions which end up being false compared to the final result.  This is not the case.  GW2 fans know what they are getting with this game. 

    Either be excited for that or not.  But hype isnt all that prevelant here, or may barely exist at all. 

    This ^

    I dunno how things got so distorted, but it's pretty aparent that many people on these forums seem to thing hype = excitement. This is not at all true. Hype is marketting / promotion of a product, often with very little evidence to back it up (ie false / boasty claims).

    While there has been a bit of that, it's all been backed up with proof, kinda nipping that argument in the bud. Fans cannot 'hype' unless they are working for the company they are excited about. They can only be hyped.

    Anyway, I'm sure that horse is very much dead by now. I'm not sure it's bones even resemble a horse anymore.

  • pierthpierth Member UncommonPosts: 1,494

    Originally posted by Corehaven

     

    I only drool when Im not wearing them so I have no idea. 

     

    Anyways, the OP is right on.   Good post.   Hype is generally excitment without knowing much and expected assumptions which end up being false compared to the final result.  This is not the case.  GW2 fans know what they are getting with this game. 

     

    Either be excited for that or not.  But hype isnt all that prevelant here, or may barely exist at all. 

    You've seen the final result then? Because I'm pretty sure Anet isn't even finished making it. This is the problem with all of these folks that swear they know exactly how the game is going to be- it isn't done. They are banking on nothing more than some videos and faith.

  • DarkPonyDarkPony Member Posts: 5,566

    Originally posted by Lord.Bachus

    There is no hype, only the truth excists.

     

    This is the difference between GW2 and all those games before them. We know exactly what to expect from the game. Thats why we are enthousiasts of GW2. I have had hands on experience and what i saw was exactly what i expected to see based on the information of the Arenanet blogs. We know almost everything about the game mechanics, and how the gameplay will be different and how some parts will be typical MMO.

     

    If you don't like MMO's in general, chances are you will not like GW2 either, because its still an MMO despite all the small and little differences.

     

    But if you where wayting for that little change of direction needed to make your MMO experience a little fresh and a tad more actionpaced, then GW2 could be the game for you.

     

    But there is no hype that makes people enthousiast, its the facts and the honesty of Arenanet that make people drool in their pants.

    ... except for the things we don't know yet.

    Sorry, just had to be mentioned to keep things actually truthful.

     

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  • TardcoreTardcore Member Posts: 2,325

    Originally posted by DarkPony

    Originally posted by Lord.Bachus

    There is no hype, only the truth excists.

     

    This is the difference between GW2 and all those games before them. We know exactly what to expect from the game. Thats why we are enthousiasts of GW2. I have had hands on experience and what i saw was exactly what i expected to see based on the information of the Arenanet blogs. We know almost everything about the game mechanics, and how the gameplay will be different and how some parts will be typical MMO.

     

    If you don't like MMO's in general, chances are you will not like GW2 either, because its still an MMO despite all the small and little differences.

     

    But if you where wayting for that little change of direction needed to make your MMO experience a little fresh and a tad more actionpaced, then GW2 could be the game for you.

     

    But there is no hype that makes people enthousiast, its the facts and the honesty of Arenanet that make people drool in their pants.

    ... except for the things we don't know yet.

    Sorry, just had to be mentioned to keep things actually truthful.

     



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  • HurvartHurvart Member Posts: 565

    If something appears to be to good to be true it probably is. Nothing is perfect. People that believe in hype will often be dis appointed when they try the product.

    This is not only true for games. But I think a lot of people that have played new MMO:s and discussed them on forums long before release should have learned this based on personal experience. Its important to be critical. Even the best product will have some flaws. And sometimes minor flaws that others think are insignificant can be a real problem for you. Because they are not you. They will not know what you like or think is important.

  • QuenchsterQuenchster Member Posts: 450

    Truthful claims can create hype just like the false claims. Hype is a very flexible word. There is nothing wrong about hype unless it is being treated as blind-faith.

    Edit: BTW, DarkPony does have a point about not knowing the content in the end levels. Personally I think what I saw is worth the money, because I like PvP of all kinds and I like the idea of no dedicated healers within that PvP. Us PvPers that have everything we want within sight (except for stress tested WvWvW PvP) will probably be cozy. However, I think PvEers should wait awhile with pre-purchasing. We still have yet to see if ArenaNet's idea of "end-game," which is something we are so used to with PvE content, will be accomplished.

  • BartDaCatBartDaCat Member UncommonPosts: 813

    Originally posted by Tardcore

    Originally posted by DarkPony

    Originally posted by Lord.Bachus

    There is no hype, only the truth excists.

     

    This is the difference between GW2 and all those games before them. We know exactly what to expect from the game. Thats why we are enthousiasts of GW2. I have had hands on experience and what i saw was exactly what i expected to see based on the information of the Arenanet blogs. We know almost everything about the game mechanics, and how the gameplay will be different and how some parts will be typical MMO.

     

    If you don't like MMO's in general, chances are you will not like GW2 either, because its still an MMO despite all the small and little differences.

     

    But if you where wayting for that little change of direction needed to make your MMO experience a little fresh and a tad more actionpaced, then GW2 could be the game for you.

     

    But there is no hype that makes people enthousiast, its the facts and the honesty of Arenanet that make people drool in their pants.

    ... except for the things we don't know yet.

    Sorry, just had to be mentioned to keep things actually truthful.

     



    "Invisible Pink Unicorns are beings of great spiritual power. We know this because they are capable of being invisible and pink at the same time. Like all religions, the Faith of the Invisible Pink Unicorns is based upon both logic and faith. We have faith that they are pink; we logically know that they are invisible because we can't see them."

    Our marketing team has read your concern, and they have put their heads together to offer these amazing screenshots of concept art and actual Pink Unicorns at play.  That is all the proof you need that they DO exist.

    AMAZING CONCEPT ART:

      

     

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    If you pre-purchase an Admission Ticket into Pink Unicorn Paradise now, you'll be visited by this cute and cuddly representative of the Pink Unicorn community:

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  • DanitaKusorDanitaKusor Member UncommonPosts: 556

    GW2 isn't perfect, but playing it makes you believe that one day perfection can be achieved.

    The Enlightened take things Lightly

  • TardcoreTardcore Member Posts: 2,325

    Originally posted by BartDaCat

    Originally posted by Tardcore

    Originally posted by DarkPony

    Originally posted by Lord.Bachus

    There is no hype, only the truth excists.

     

    This is the difference between GW2 and all those games before them. We know exactly what to expect from the game. Thats why we are enthousiasts of GW2. I have had hands on experience and what i saw was exactly what i expected to see based on the information of the Arenanet blogs. We know almost everything about the game mechanics, and how the gameplay will be different and how some parts will be typical MMO.

     

    If you don't like MMO's in general, chances are you will not like GW2 either, because its still an MMO despite all the small and little differences.

     

    But if you where wayting for that little change of direction needed to make your MMO experience a little fresh and a tad more actionpaced, then GW2 could be the game for you.

     

    But there is no hype that makes people enthousiast, its the facts and the honesty of Arenanet that make people drool in their pants.

    ... except for the things we don't know yet.

    Sorry, just had to be mentioned to keep things actually truthful.

     



    "Invisible Pink Unicorns are beings of great spiritual power. We know this because they are capable of being invisible and pink at the same time. Like all religions, the Faith of the Invisible Pink Unicorns is based upon both logic and faith. We have faith that they are pink; we logically know that they are invisible because we can't see them."

    Our marketing team has read your concern, and they have put their heads together to offer these amazing screenshots of concept art and actual Pink Unicorns at play.  That is all the proof you need that they DO exist.

    AMAZING CONCEPT ART:

      

     

    INCREDIBLE SCREENSHOT OF A PINK UNICORN IN ACTION!!!:

     

    If you pre-purchase an Admission Ticket into Pink Unicorn Paradise now, you'll be visited by this cute and cuddly representative of the Pink Unicorn community:

    If you pre-purchase the Collector's Edition Admission Ticket for twice the price, you'll receive this Devoted Disciple's Pink Unicorn Tabard:

    AND...

     

    The Epic Pink Unicorn Mount!

     



    OMG!!! I'LL TAKE A MILLION!!!!!

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  • DarkPonyDarkPony Member Posts: 5,566

    Originally posted by Tardcore

    Originally posted by BartDaCat

    Originally posted by Tardcore

    Originally posted by DarkPony

    Originally posted by Lord.Bachus

    There is no hype, only the truth excists.

     

    This is the difference between GW2 and all those games before them. We know exactly what to expect from the game. Thats why we are enthousiasts of GW2. I have had hands on experience and what i saw was exactly what i expected to see based on the information of the Arenanet blogs. We know almost everything about the game mechanics, and how the gameplay will be different and how some parts will be typical MMO.

     

    If you don't like MMO's in general, chances are you will not like GW2 either, because its still an MMO despite all the small and little differences.

     

    But if you where wayting for that little change of direction needed to make your MMO experience a little fresh and a tad more actionpaced, then GW2 could be the game for you.

     

    But there is no hype that makes people enthousiast, its the facts and the honesty of Arenanet that make people drool in their pants.

    ... except for the things we don't know yet.

    Sorry, just had to be mentioned to keep things actually truthful.

     



    "Invisible Pink Unicorns are beings of great spiritual power. We know this because they are capable of being invisible and pink at the same time. Like all religions, the Faith of the Invisible Pink Unicorns is based upon both logic and faith. We have faith that they are pink; we logically know that they are invisible because we can't see them."

    Our marketing team has read your concern, and they have put their heads together to offer these amazing screenshots of concept art and actual Pink Unicorns at play.  That is all the proof you need that they DO exist.

    AMAZING CONCEPT ART:

      

     

    INCREDIBLE SCREENSHOT OF A PINK UNICORN IN ACTION!!!:

     

    If you pre-purchase an Admission Ticket into Pink Unicorn Paradise now, you'll be visited by this cute and cuddly representative of the Pink Unicorn community:

    If you pre-purchase the Collector's Edition Admission Ticket for twice the price, you'll receive this Devoted Disciple's Pink Unicorn Tabard:

    AND...

     

    The Epic Pink Unicorn Mount!

     



    OMG!!! I'LL TAKE A MILLION!!!!!

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  • Atlan99Atlan99 Member UncommonPosts: 1,332

    I bought the game myself. I figure no matter how bad it is WvW should keep me busy for at least a month. Which will be worth the investment by me.

     

    However after this game launches and the "shiny" wears off, there will be rage and there will be tears. Not mine obviously, unless they botch the last five minutes of the game somehow.

  • Lord.BachusLord.Bachus Member RarePosts: 9,686
    Originally posted by Atlan99

    I bought the game myself. I figure no matter how bad it is WvW should keep me busy for at least a month. Which will be worth the investment by me.
     
    However after this game launches and the "shiny" wears off, there will be rage and there will be tears. Not mine obviously, unless they botch the last five minutes of the game somehow.

     

    Thats something noboddy will know, my best guess is that for some the shiny will wear off. But for many casuall PvE players, the game will stand for years to come, and then the PvP fammily will have found a new home for many many months. And if they leave for 2 months, they can allways come back for free.

    Best MMO experiences : EQ(PvE), DAoC(PvP), WoW(total package) LOTRO (worldfeel) GW2 (Artstyle and animations and worlddesign) SWTOR (Story immersion) TSW (story) ESO (character advancement)

  • NBlitzNBlitz Member Posts: 1,904

    Originally posted by Hurvart

    If something appears to be to good to be true it probably is. Nothing is perfect. People that believe in hype will often be dis appointed when they try the product.

    This is not only true for games. But I think a lot of people that have played new MMO:s and discussed them on forums long before release should have learned this based on personal experience. Its important to be critical. Even the best product will have some flaws. And sometimes minor flaws that others think are insignificant can be a real problem for you. Because they are not you. They will not know what you like or think is important.

    Good lord. Logic, on these forums? Be right back, I need to pinch myself.

  • RefMinorRefMinor Member UncommonPosts: 3,452
    Originally posted by Lord.Bachus

    There is no hype, only the truth excists.
     
    This is the difference between GW2 and all those games before them. We know exactly what to expect from the game. Thats why we are enthousiasts of GW2. I have had hands on experience and what i saw was exactly what i expected to see based on the information of the Arenanet blogs. We know almost everything about the game mechanics, and how the gameplay will be different and how some parts will be typical MMO.
     
    If you don't like MMO's in general, chances are you will not like GW2 either, because its still an MMO despite all the small and little differences.
     
    But if you where wayting for that little change of direction needed to make your MMO experience a little fresh and a tad more actionpaced, then GW2 could be the game for you.
     
    But there is no hype that makes people enthousiast, its the facts and the honesty of Arenanet that make people drool in their pants.

     

    Incredibly accurate thread title, well done OP
  • slicknslim88slicknslim88 Member Posts: 394

    Originally posted by wrightstuf

    Gamers are hyped to play GW2. Therefore, there is hype

     

    Oops, wait a minute. isnt there already a thread that beat this subject to death?

    There has been several.

  • UnlightUnlight Member Posts: 2,540
    Originally posted by BartDaCat


    Originally posted by Tardcore


    Originally posted by DarkPony



    Originally posted by Lord.Bachus
    There is no hype, only the truth excists.
     
    This is the difference between GW2 and all those games before them. We know exactly what to expect from the game. Thats why we are enthousiasts of GW2. I have had hands on experience and what i saw was exactly what i expected to see based on the information of the Arenanet blogs. We know almost everything about the game mechanics, and how the gameplay will be different and how some parts will be typical MMO.
     
    If you don't like MMO's in general, chances are you will not like GW2 either, because its still an MMO despite all the small and little differences.
     
    But if you where wayting for that little change of direction needed to make your MMO experience a little fresh and a tad more actionpaced, then GW2 could be the game for you.
     
    But there is no hype that makes people enthousiast, its the facts and the honesty of Arenanet that make people drool in their pants.

    ... except for the things we don't know yet.

    Sorry, just had to be mentioned to keep things actually truthful.

     



    "Invisible Pink Unicorns are beings of great spiritual power. We know this because they are capable of being invisible and pink at the same time. Like all religions, the Faith of the Invisible Pink Unicorns is based upon both logic and faith. We have faith that they are pink; we logically know that they are invisible because we can't see them."

    Our marketing team has read your concern, and they have put their heads together to offer these amazing screenshots of concept art and actual Pink Unicorns at play.  That is all the proof you need that they DO exist.

    AMAZING CONCEPT ART:

      

     

    INCREDIBLE SCREENSHOT OF A PINK UNICORN IN ACTION!!!:

     

    If you pre-purchase an Admission Ticket into Pink Unicorn Paradise now, you'll be visited by this cute and cuddly representative of the Pink Unicorn community:

    If you pre-purchase the Collector's Edition Admission Ticket for twice the price, you'll receive this Devoted Disciple's Pink Unicorn Tabard:

    AND...

     

    The Epic Pink Unicorn Mount!

     

     

    Hey, that color coordinates with my skill bar! I MUST have that for my Mesmer!
  • CammyCammy Member Posts: 864

    Im so glad we had this thread created - truly unique and one of a kind.....

     

     

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