[Nox]

Hi everyone!

I've compiled everything that's been said in recent interviews and articles into one spot:
http://www.iloveguil...2-what-we-know/

A quick (lol) read through that and you'll be up-to-date and ready to speculate!

I have a mess of references for everything; if you think I'm wrong on something or want to know where it's been said, I can try to dig it up.

Yay see ya!

<3GW

[Eliz Genevieve]

Actually, the article is great!

I just thought I'd point out that we don't really know what are the racial abbilities, except for the Norn and Sylvari, iirc.

[bwcwarrior]

nice article. it really sums evrething up for people who haven't followed recent information

[Nox]

Actually it's just Norn & Asura that we know about. The phrase "all races have comparable abilities" was used with reference to the Norn shapeshifting and Asura golems.

[Aljasha]

good work. i linked a newspost on our forums to your article.

[Naoroji]

I lol'd at the 'GO RED ENGINE'. GW1G censoring ftw.

Either way, nice job =). I was thinking about making a list on this forum that links to all articles along with information about what information of the article is important, but this is better x'D.

Thanks for putting in my article as well, though ;D.

[Redfeather]

Nox said:

Actually it's just Norn & Asura that we know about. The phrase "all races have comparable abilities" was used with reference to the Norn shapeshifting and Asura golems.

The interviewer asked something like "Do asurans use golems and Sylvari the tree thing. And do all races have such abilities?". The response was they can't reveal what role golems and the tree things will play in the game. But rest easy that races will have comparable abilities.

That response given in the interview, was tackling two questions thrown at the same time, not necessarily because golems/tree things are racial abilities. A lot of people inferred it meant golems/tree things were revealed as racial abilities. It didn't really do that. You got to get into the head of the person being interviewed to understand why he said what he said in that moment.

Regardless, very nice article. Lots of information in one place. :D

Edited by Redfeather, 07 November 2009 - 01:44 PM.

[McSumo]

Yeah very nice, thanks for that.

[Arghore]

There are a couple (think i noticed about 5) typos, you might wanna read it over in a few days to correct them ... otherwise, nice summary :)

[Lady Syve]

Great article! It got me excited about GW2 all over again :P

[Allias]

Shame. I was going to do something similar to this - a summary of all gw2 content.
But I have to admit, your article doesn't include a lot of detail in it - especially for the races.
Though, there is a fairly good amount of information presented in it. Good effort overall.

Edited by Allias, 07 November 2009 - 05:28 PM.

[Besath]

Nice work indeed. It makes my cry over my laziness :p

[Eliz Genevieve]

Nox said:

Actually it's just Norn & Asura that we know about. The phrase "all races have comparable abilities" was used with reference to the Norn shapeshifting and Asura golems.

I know 'bout the Norns, but where do they say that the Asura's racial ability is controling the golems?

@Allias: I don't think Nox's purpose was to show lore, but a simple overview about what we know as of now.

[pumpkin pie]

this guy is in love with guild wars more then Me! how could he!

nice for reference thou thanks Nox and the blogger.

I just realise its Nox and Nox hehehehe thanks

[Malchior Devenholm]

/signed for sticky to this thread please.

Very nice article that presents just the facts of what we know for Guild Wars 2. :)

EDIT: For Nox...

A level cap has not been officially confirmed by Arenanet. We do know that level 20 will not be the cap, but the current unknown is what the new cap will be or if Arenanet will use a scaled leveling system to allow unlimited levels.

Edited by Malchior Devenholm, 07 November 2009 - 09:50 PM.

[C410V1370]

Well done!
btw what is this havok thing?

[Druid of Melandru]

It was nice to be able to read through and review. Reminded me of many things about the game I had forgotten. Good job, and keep it up!

[Eliz Genevieve]

C410V1370 said:

Well done!
btw what is this havok thing?

It's a physics engine.

I don't like citing wikipedia, but ... I don't really know much 'bout Havok to answer your question properly.

http://en.wikipedia....Havok_(software)

[Nox]

"Redfeather" said:

That response given in the interview, was tackling two questions thrown at the same time, not necessarily because golems/tree things are racial abilities.

You are right, Eric Flannum's response doesn't directly answer the golem/druid question. But by saying "they have comparable abilities" in response to this question, and then using the Norn's shapeshifting as an example, well, that seems to link all three. To me, that makes the Norn's shapeshifting an example of an ability comparable to the golems and "druid" thing. I could be totally wrong. Thanks for getting me to double check it.

"Arghore" said:

There are a couple (think i noticed about 5) typos, you might wanna read it over in a few days to correct them ... otherwise, nice summary

Thanks, I'll go through it again. I had the language set to Australian/UK English and I know I was too lazy to correct some "z" and "s".

Malchior Devenholm said:

A level cap has not been officially confirmed by Arenanet. We do know that level 20 will not be the cap, but the current unknown is what the new cap will be or if Arenanet will use a scaled leveling system to allow unlimited levels.

From the Official Guild Wars 2 FAQ:

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You will be able to advance your character to the maximum level.

Sounds confirmed to me.

[Arduin]

That's why your references should be next to each and every fact. Makes it easier for people to find the confirmations.

As it is now, it's indeed a nice summary, but with the references in place, you could make it into a the source for Guild Wars 2 information.

[Malchior Devenholm]

Wow, the FAQ finally confirms something before the articles and interviews?

That's a relief, I didn't think an unlimited level would have been easy to integrate into the Guild Wars world.

*Crosses fingers for a new cap of 60 or lower (preferably 40)*

[pumpkin pie]

ewe 40 is a bad number ;):p

[Lord of Potatoes]

Nox said:

Actually it's just Norn & Asura that we know about. The phrase "all races have comparable abilities" was used with reference to the Norn shapeshifting and Asura golems.

No, we also know that human will have something to do with HoM in GW1 and that Charr will have guns, explosives and war machines.
And they also stated that: "Sylvari are bound by an awesome power." <--Sylvari.
Or something like that.

[Corpsesarefun]

Lord of Potatoes said:

No, we also know that human will have something to do with HoM in GW1 and that Charr will have guns, explosives and war machines.
And they also stated that: "Sylvari are bound by an awesome power." <--Sylvari.
Or something like that.

All characters get HoM bonus's, HoM bonus's will also be purely ornamental.

All races have access to guns.

Sylvari are psycicly linked by their dreams not some "awesome power".

your post fails :)

[Greyhart]

from the site:

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Racial flavour
Each race has a number of factors that will change their personal story, and are very relevant to the character, although no powers are granted:

Sylvari: Season of birth
Human: Racial heritage
Norn: Animal totem of choice
Charr: Legion affiliation
Asura: College of magical thought

where was this confirmed? I don't recall this being offically confirmed, but rather speculation.

[Mustache Mayhem]

probably let you level on a scaling system like in gw1- like if you kill mobs way bigger than your level you get a bonus percentage of the base xp

so solo power leveling will probably be the wtg after all the content is completed.. doesn't matter what the max cap is really- if the skills are anything like gw1, you can come up with builds/equipment to do the job quick

maybe a way to make extra money while doing it too.. power level yellow bus riders- then trade the money and de-level them before they can run for the door

make sure he has a rit buddy and have him bring death pact signet

[Nox]

Greyhart said:

from the site: [... racial flavours]
where was this confirmed? I don't recall this being offically confirmed, but rather speculation.

It was Onlinewelten's first ArenaNet interview, and Eric Flannum said it.

[Loken]

Great write up Nox, I've put a story on the front page.

[Naoroji]

"Crafting, or, how to not have fun"

Well well, someone doesn't like Crafting 0_0.

Either way; at "Racial Differences" -> "Personal Stories", shouldn't it be "Later, the player will unite the races to fight the Elder Dragons threatening the world."?

[Nox]

JR said:

Great write up Nox, I've put a story on the front page.

Thank you JR :)