Originally posted by Amjoco

I'm waiting for them to throw in the Ronco Veg-OMatic. You know it's a slicer, dicer, chopper, and looks great attached to an Engineers backpack?

I've been about the biggest fanboy of GW2 since the day they announced it, but I have to admit (as much as I hate to), until they offer some form of automatic food processing device, there's just no way I will feel like the game is the complete package.  And if they really wanted to knock WoW off its pedestal, they'd offer us a selection of colors.

OP....watch this.  Everything will be ok....its not your fault.

Originally posted by semantikron

Originally posted by Amjoco

I'm waiting for them to throw in the Ronco Veg-OMatic. You know it's a slicer, dicer, chopper, and looks great attached to an Engineers backpack?

I've been about the biggest fanboy of GW2 since the day they announced it, but I have to admit (as much as I hate to), until they offer some form of automatic food processing device, there's just no way I will feel like the game is the complete package.  And if they really wanted to knock WoW off its pedestal, they'd offer us a selection of colors.

I'm old school so I'd take ginsu knives or the pocket fisherman. 

Originally posted by Monorojo

Currently, I have seen all the information that has been offered on the winternet pertaining to beta.

 

Not a single thing seems even remotely interesting atm. I am banking on the fact that Anet is holding back some information or footage that will be revealed closer to launch to actually make me want to buy this game.

 

As of now however, I have no will to buy it whatsoever.

 

I know there are a lot of fanboys of this game who are already going crazy about it and calling it the best thing since slice bread. Am I really the only one that is a bit skeptical still?

I wouldn't say the game isn't interesting. Even I think it might be a fun game. I just think it is going to be to shallow like ever other game without enough true content. I am really waiting for them to do something about that instance PvP they call WvWvW or the non-dynamic events they call dynamic. Does anyone know what dynamic means anymore?

I might play might not waiting to see if they step it up even more than they have already. Otherwise it is just another FAD game like SWTOR, Rift or anything else made since WOW.

I was actually going to pass on this game because I detest the GW1 NCP/grouping system but when I found out that's gone I decided to give it another look. Right now I'm leaning toward picking it up, not much to lose since it's not a monthly. I suppose it's the PvP aspect that looks interesting. I saw a vid of keep defense the other day and it reminds me of DAoC so meh, we'll see.

I'm so ready for a new game to become lost in that I don't need free Hotdogs and Balloons for the kids. Something brown and deep fried on a tooth pick would be nice right now though.

Originally posted by Monorojo

Currently, I have seen all the information that has been offered on the winternet pertaining to beta.

 

Not a single thing seems even remotely interesting atm. I am banking on the fact that Anet is holding back some information or footage that will be revealed closer to launch to actually make me want to buy this game.

 

As of now however, I have no will to buy it whatsoever.

 

I know there are a lot of fanboys of this game who are already going crazy about it and calling it the best thing since slice bread. Am I really the only one that is a bit skeptical still?

Sounds like you are on the right path.  Stick with the game you currently love and let this one go by.  If everything you've heard about this game doesn't interest you, I doubt anything else they could offer would do the trick. 

I'm wondering what you are playing now.   I've been bored with every MMO to launch in years and can't wait to try GW2.  While I don't expect it to be the end-all-be-all of gaming, it certainly seems more interesting than the garbage available now.

As a sandbox lover primarily, I can't wait to try something like ArchAge, but who knows when that will happen.  TSW looks interesting, but I think that's going to be a niche game.  Not sure if I will like it until I try it.  I can't think of a single other MMO due out this year that I care about.

the gameplay was as far from wow as i could imagine in this genre without being true action

moves/attacks were to be thought about, on long cool downs, with positioning being a key factor, no clck click click here

moving around required different controls to typical mmos... it s hard to describe..

WvW is all the something special I need..!

Originally posted by Thorbrand

Originally posted by Monorojo

Currently, I have seen all the information that has been offered on the winternet pertaining to beta.

 

Not a single thing seems even remotely interesting atm. I am banking on the fact that Anet is holding back some information or footage that will be revealed closer to launch to actually make me want to buy this game.

 

As of now however, I have no will to buy it whatsoever.

 

I know there are a lot of fanboys of this game who are already going crazy about it and calling it the best thing since slice bread. Am I really the only one that is a bit skeptical still?

I wouldn't say the game isn't interesting. Even I think it might be a fun game. I just think it is going to be to shallow like ever other game without enough true content. I am really waiting for them to do something about that instance PvP they call WvWvW or the non-dynamic events they call dynamic. Does anyone know what dynamic means anymore?

I might play might not waiting to see if they step it up even more than they have already. Otherwise it is just another FAD game like SWTOR, Rift or anything else made since WOW.

The game won't be changing to cater to your PvP preference or dynamizing the dynamic events to your personal specifications.  It just ain't going to happen.  Best to accept it and move on.  Either enjoy what the game does offer you or find another.  I honestly don't care which.

I really don't mind if people aren't interested in what ArenaNet is selling with this game, just stop telling us you aren't happy.  *WE* can't alter reality for you and ArenaNet is *NOT* hearing your message.

If you aren't "sold" now you probably never will be.

Unless of course all your friends/guildies start playing and drag you with them, then you might find something to "sell" you on too.

If not, well, good thing there are dozens of other quality MMOs to play that might fit you better!

 I can understand the thread opener's concern

I have similar feelings but not for GW2 but for Secret World.

I have played GW1 for years and I loved it and I know what to expect from the devs so there is no hesitation in my mind in regards to  GW2

Yes I'm waiting for that "something special" before I buy in...it's called a beta invite. Just a weekend beta invite..all I'm asking hehe. I can determine if I like the game or not in a weekend.

I agree and nothing about GW2 so far is pushing me towards a purchase. Actually, the newer pvp videos are making me shy away from buying even more. I loved the first GW and am still hoping for a good game out of GW2 but I just dont see it.

Originally posted by Ryukan

Yes I'm waiting for that "something special" before I buy in...it's called a beta invite. Just a weekend beta invite..all I'm asking hehe. I can determine if I like the game or not in a weekend.

+1, I'll never buy a game I haven't tried first no matter how much hype there is or how many videos are released. Even then if I decided to buy it it wouldn't be until 2-3 months following release- those players that have to have it the day of release then powergame for a month and leave are intolerable.

The lack of character progression at max lvl is something I'm not happy about. I was hoping there would be something similar to DAOC's realm ability/point system for WvW. But there isn't. So at the moment I don't plan on buying it.

Originally posted by dubyahite
Eh I spend too much money on steam games and MMOs already. What's another $60. The B2P nature of the game means that I can play at my own pace over time.

If it hooks me right away then great. If I play a few nights a month, then that's fine with me too.


What's interesting about this game to me from a consumer standpoint, is that it has a box price and also relies on cash shop for continued revenue stream. It's a different approach than most cash shop games, they rely on getting as many people in the game as possible tiger that small percentage of whales hooked on buying stuff.

I hope that model can take some of the burden of the cash shop as the sole source of income for the company, which could mean a less heavy focus on cash shop stuff over time.

Eh, we shall see. I am not sure how I feel about plopping down $60 on a game and then also getting hit up for microtransactions as well. Depends on what's in the shop I guess. I suppose it's not much different than paying $60 and then forking over a sub for eternity. It's more flexible at least.
 

Wait you're saying ANET built GW 2 to rely on the cash shop?

I pray to God that was a typo. Or least I pray to God I missread, either one would make sense.

Originally posted by Monorojo

Currently, I have seen all the information that has been offered on the winternet pertaining to beta.

 

Not a single thing seems even remotely interesting atm. I am banking on the fact that Anet is holding back some information or footage that will be revealed closer to launch to actually make me want to buy this game.

 

As of now however, I have no will to buy it whatsoever.

 

I know there are a lot of fanboys of this game who are already going crazy about it and calling it the best thing since slice bread. Am I really the only one that is a bit skeptical still?

Well if 3 faction server wars where you actually invade another server and conquer doesn't seem "special" to you... then don't bother buying this game because it's obviously not your thing.

Originally posted by RizelStar

Originally posted by dubyahite
Eh I spend too much money on steam games and MMOs already. What's another $60. The B2P nature of the game means that I can play at my own pace over time.

If it hooks me right away then great. If I play a few nights a month, then that's fine with me too.


What's interesting about this game to me from a consumer standpoint, is that it has a box price and also relies on cash shop for continued revenue stream. It's a different approach than most cash shop games, they rely on getting as many people in the game as possible tiger that small percentage of whales hooked on buying stuff.

I hope that model can take some of the burden of the cash shop as the sole source of income for the company, which could mean a less heavy focus on cash shop stuff over time.

Eh, we shall see. I am not sure how I feel about plopping down $60 on a game and then also getting hit up for microtransactions as well. Depends on what's in the shop I guess. I suppose it's not much different than paying $60 and then forking over a sub for eternity. It's more flexible at least.
 

Wait you're saying ANET built GW 2 to rely on the cash shop?

 

I pray to God that was a typo. Or least I pray to God I missread, either one would make sense.

He/she meant that Anet relies on the cash shop for continued revenue AKA to get a small flow of money going between expansions or something like that.

Atleast I understood it so.