Ah man... Not yet another one... xD

Originally posted by Kyleran

Originally posted by DarkPony

It's true, OP. You will have to spend time playing this game. But we'll have to commend them on their efforts to keep it to a minimum.

Badum-tish!

GW2, the MMO for people who hate playing true MMORPG's.

Word!

LOL

This post remeinds me of the old commercial for O'Doul's Non-Alcoholic beer.

"It's what beer drinkers drink when they are not drinking beer."

I recall my initial respose being...no, I drink Coke.

Originally posted by Pandapranks

Originally posted by Nevulus

or by distorting the truth to favor a positive position?

I mean cash shops were evil until Anet did it.

 

Grats on the troll post, you are what's wrong with this forum.

League of Legends would like a word with you. (most poplular game in the world)  Cheers!

Most OVERHYPED game in the world you meant....

Originally posted by Nightkin

Originally posted by Pandapranks

Originally posted by Nevulus

or by distorting the truth to favor a positive position?

I mean cash shops were evil until Anet did it.

 

Grats on the troll post, you are what's wrong with this forum.

League of Legends would like a word with you. (most poplular game in the world)  Cheers!

Most OVERHYPED game in the world you meant....

It's not even an MMORPG.

What's funny about this thread that the OP didn't realize was that ANet is testing a golem that will save you real life time by playing your character for you while you sleep, work, etc. Initially called the iGolem (see what they did thar?), it's a 12 hr consumable available in the cash shop. Apparently it can be programmed to swap between two weapons and will target and perform heart tasks only... random events don't seem to work quite so well. At the end of 12 hrs you're ported back to the town you left from with a random number of mystic keys added to your account.

So there... they're making spending our RL time optional!

(I forgot to mention that you can see a little golem on a characters shoulder while they're using this, that way you don't mistakenly invite them to a party.)

Originally posted by Volkon

What's funny about this thread that the OP didn't realize was that ANet is testing a golem that will save you real life time by playing your character for you while you sleep, work, etc. Initially called the iGolem (see what they did thar?), it's a 12 hr consumable available in the cash shop. Apparently it can be programmed to swap between two weapons and will target and perform heart tasks only... random events don't seem to work quite so well. At the end of 12 hrs you're ported back to the town you left from with a random number of mystic keys added to your account.

 

So there... they're making spending our RL time optional!

 

(I forgot to mention that you can see a little golem on a characters shoulder while they're using this, that way you don't mistakenly invite them to a party.)

This mechanic has actually been done before.

Research Jade Dynasty.

It's basically a built in bot that will grind while you sleep.

Of course, you have to use items from the Cash Shop to make it work.

Originally posted by Volkon

What's funny about this thread that the OP didn't realize was that ANet is testing a golem that will save you real life time by playing your character for you while you sleep, work, etc. Initially called the iGolem (see what they did thar?), it's a 12 hr consumable available in the cash shop. Apparently it can be programmed to swap between two weapons and will target and perform heart tasks only... random events don't seem to work quite so well. At the end of 12 hrs you're ported back to the town you left from with a random number of mystic keys added to your account.

 

So there... they're making spending our RL time optional!

 

(I forgot to mention that you can see a little golem on a characters shoulder while they're using this, that way you don't mistakenly invite them to a party.)

I'd actually not read up on the "Golem" heard mention of it didn't pay it much mind, so I ask, is this serious? It's April 2nd if you didn't know :P.

Originally posted by Distopia

Originally posted by Volkon

What's funny about this thread that the OP didn't realize was that ANet is testing a golem that will save you real life time by playing your character for you while you sleep, work, etc. Initially called the iGolem (see what they did thar?), it's a 12 hr consumable available in the cash shop. Apparently it can be programmed to swap between two weapons and will target and perform heart tasks only... random events don't seem to work quite so well. At the end of 12 hrs you're ported back to the town you left from with a random number of mystic keys added to your account.

 

So there... they're making spending our RL time optional!

 

(I forgot to mention that you can see a little golem on a characters shoulder while they're using this, that way you don't mistakenly invite them to a party.)

I'd actually not read up on the "Golem" heard mention of it didn't pay it much mind, so I ask, is this serious? It's April 2nd if you didn't know :P.

It's still an April 1st thread though.

Originally posted by Kakkzooka

I heard this on the internets but I'm too lazy to look it up. Is it true?

 

Also, is this satirical writing subtley shedding light on the people who make posts like this in an effort to derail the legitimate excitement amassed regarding this game by distorting the truth to favor a negative position?

I be confusied abouts whats said here.. i needs pictures to elaborate on the ethics behind this; then do a 10 page report on why you were wrong to reply to my post.

Originally posted by Nevulus

or by distorting the truth to favor a positive position?

I mean cash shops were evil until Anet did it.

 

[mod edit]

Not everyone thinks cash shops are evil, contrary to what you seem to think.

Originally posted by Volkon

What's funny about this thread that the OP didn't realize was that ANet is testing a golem that will save you real life time by playing your character for you while you sleep, work, etc. Initially called the iGolem (see what they did thar?), it's a 12 hr consumable available in the cash shop. Apparently it can be programmed to swap between two weapons and will target and perform heart tasks only... random events don't seem to work quite so well. At the end of 12 hrs you're ported back to the town you left from with a random number of mystic keys added to your account.

 

So there... they're making spending our RL time optional!

 

(I forgot to mention that you can see a little golem on a characters shoulder while they're using this, that way you don't mistakenly invite them to a party.)

April Fools.....very nice.

Originally posted by Chrisbox

Its funny because there will be people who blow through and no life the game to an extent where they feel its an accomplishment to have done everything so quick, yet they really just have no lives.

Dude becareful, they might set your lawn on fire for such comments... Wait nevermind, their too busy gaming, carry on!

So is the intent of this thread to divert attention from Anet allowing people to buy gems with dollars and covert it to gold?  Which is RMT, just legal because Anet is doing it?

Maybe even to distract from the fact that you paid $60 for the game, and yet there's a cash shop? Is it true that WvW is effect by cash shop buffs because it is dependent on your PvE status? Pretty much because your skills are unlocked for WvW from PvE and PvE gained skill points.

Are people no longer allowed to care if a game becomes a money grab?

Originally posted by Betakodo

So is the intent of this thread to divert attention from Anet allowing people to buy gems with dollars and covert it to gold?  Which is RMT, just legal because Anet is doing it?

Maybe even to distract from the fact that you paid $60 for the game, and yet there's a cash shop? Is it true that WvW is effect by cash shop buffs because it is dependent on your PvE status? Pretty much because your skills are unlocked for WvW from PvE and PvE gained skill points.

Are people no longer allowed to care if a game becomes a money grab?

Is your neglecting to mention that you can also buy the gems with in-game gold a diversion in and of itself? And yes - it's "legal" within the context of the game because ArenaNet is allowing it.

Since ArenaNet is telling us up front about the price of the game and the cash shop, I fail to see the distraction.

Neither of your remaining statements are true.

Absolutely they can care. A money grab is when a company is dishonest about their product before they sell it. ArenaNet is filling us in about what the game actually has by showing us. (Videos, a real beta, developer videos, journo beta videos, etc.) If you want to be mad at a company for making a cash-grab (a bait and switch, if you will) you should focus your ire on EA and SWTOR. It would be much more aptly applied in that direction.

Originally posted by Betakodo

So is the intent of this thread to divert attention from Anet allowing people to buy gems with dollars and covert it to gold?  Which is RMT, just legal because Anet is doing it?

Maybe even to distract from the fact that you paid $60 for the game, and yet there's a cash shop? Is it true that WvW is effect by cash shop buffs because it is dependent on your PvE status? Pretty much because your skills are unlocked for WvW from PvE and PvE gained skill points.

Are people no longer allowed to care if a game becomes a money grab?

Someone who offers a product has the right to charge whatever they want for it (at least in a capitalist society).  Potential buyers have the right to accept the pricing and purchase the product or decline the pricing and not purchase the product.  I've got no problem with the way they plan on monetizing the hard work they put into creating a game that should be fun for me, I will buy their game.  If you believe it is a "money grab", I would suggest not purchasing their game, as you would likely face a moral dilemna if you were to purchase said game.

Originally posted by killion81

Originally posted by Betakodo

So is the intent of this thread to divert attention from Anet allowing people to buy gems with dollars and covert it to gold?  Which is RMT, just legal because Anet is doing it?

Maybe even to distract from the fact that you paid $60 for the game, and yet there's a cash shop? Is it true that WvW is effect by cash shop buffs because it is dependent on your PvE status? Pretty much because your skills are unlocked for WvW from PvE and PvE gained skill points.

Are people no longer allowed to care if a game becomes a money grab?

 

Someone who offers a product has the right to charge whatever they want for it (at least in a capitalist society).  Potential buyers have the right to accept the pricing and purchase the product or decline the pricing and not purchase the product.  I've got no problem with the way they plan on monetizing the hard work they put into creating a game that should be fun for me, I will buy their game.  If you believe it is a "money grab", I would suggest not purchasing their game, as you would likely face a moral dilemna if you were to purchase said game.

I agree. A company can sell whatever it wants as long as the product or serveice is legal. And the company can also decide both price and business model. But people that dont like the service or product , the price and/or the business model dont have to buy it.

There are some people that dont like cash shops that sell advantage items. And the reason some are upset and are complaining is that they are dis appointed. They had no idea there would be a advantage cash shop and they are very surprised. I really think people in general can understand that if they think about it. And they complain because they care. They wanted to play the game and they hoped and believed it would be a game they could enjoy.

Originally posted by Kakkzooka

I heard this on the internets but I'm too lazy to look it up. Is it true?

 

Also, is this satirical writing subtley shedding light on the people who make posts like this in an effort to derail the legitimate excitement amassed regarding this game by distorting the truth to favor a negative position?

I just sell gems for ingame gold and items. So thanks to Arenanet I can hire others to spend real time to play GW2!

The thread has been reported already....i rest my case.

Originally posted by oubers

The thread has been reported already....i rest my case.

 

 

What for? The OP just made a satirical post. And how does reporting this thread rest your case?

Originally posted by someforumguy

Originally posted by oubers

The thread has been reported already....i rest my case.

 

 

What for? The OP just made a satirical post. And how does reporting this thread rest your case?

Was wondering the same thing.