it's a gas

Something to spend $$ on maybe - not monthly subscriptions but... in this article...

Microtransactions will be properly introduced in Guild Wars 2 enabling players to purchase in-game items with real money, though this won’t be mandatory. This system works with a lot of games, though some like Need for Speed world require a minimum purchase to get the most out of the game. It’s a good model for people who want to play MMORPGS more casually, rather than those who play constantly because they have a subscription.

the first videos

a compilation from gw2 fans.

and the fourth class is...

necromancer

this strange music clip shows a necro in the demo (filmed yesterday)

they only had 4 classes to choose from

IGN review of demo

here

first 5 skills

so, rereading some stuff...

you know how i said the first 5 skills are determined by weapons that are being held... well eles have some flexibility on that one. they can choose one of the 4 atunements (fire, earth, water, air, dur)... and that will change their skill set! awesome flexibility.

It also looks like a warrior (or anyone really) could change weapons between fights (or even during if they have the right traits), and change their skills too! nice to see some flex!

an example of this for rangers can be seen in the clip below for spread shot - she first holds a sword and torch, and then runs back and uses a bow.

and this... just cause its funny

need a monk... not anymore

no monks in GW2!

whoah!

It's a bit weird, but i think i love it

this article has all the info on the new triangle of support, damage and that other one...

10 out of 10 Australia!

does anyone else remember that ad?

anyways...

10 skills slots in GW2!

you got it 10

5 - based on your weapons

1 - elite

1 - self heal

3 - others

check it here

the pen is mightier than the sword... but what about 2 swords!!!

this article says:

One of the things that became apparent early in the development of Guild Wars 2 was that we needed a diverse set of weapons to support our skill system. The full list of standard wieldable weapons in Guild Wars 2 is as follows:
One-Handed: Axe, dagger, mace, pistol, scepter, and sword.
Two-Handed: Greatsword, hammer, longbow, rifle, shortbow, and staff.
Offhand only: Focus, shield, torch, and warhorn

each weapon comes with skills attached by the sounds of things - 5 for a 2 handed weapon, 3 for main hand, 2 for offhand - and i think some of the one handed can be used in off hand - 2 swords for example, and the rather obvious 2 daggers

more on skills etc later

wooo!!

excitied?

so guys, i'm basically wetting myself in anticipation of gw2 coming out

stay tuned for an inundation of posts from me about the topic

it's going to be amazing

igoogle... wiki gadget... nice!

OK two punches to the face

ok, guys, that is two weeks in a row i have been ditched? what happened?

My phone is lost, but i though we were supposed to be on last night?

Ditch me next week and i will find a new guild, i have many request for my tanking ability!

Cya

Chello?

So... What happened to the triumphant return of GW? I even went on early to preload some of the areas to save time! As did Caine I believe.

Let's lock in next week. Ill be on around 8:30- 9:00 Sydney time.

Who's with me?

Starting back

Hey Noobz,

So, I hope everyone is enjoying their holiday time. Just checking in for when we are starting back... and I'm thinking the 2nd of Feb looks good. The week before is Australia Day, and I think Mick is away then anyway (?).

So, have a look at you diaries and see if you can start back then!

Also just want to add how much I love playing GW with you guys. We talk about how its a bargain as far as entertainment value goes (and it is) but its also a regular catch up and just generally good fun (which I don't think it would be with a bigger guild - or worse, no guild at all!).

So, thanks for the mamories... (yes, I did it on purpose).

Away

Hey guys. Sorry forgot to mention on Tuesday night that I'll be away this week. Heading down the coast for a week with the family.

So, if Caine can miss next week I think we will have a full set, right?

Sorry again.