ArenaNet:In-game talk/20070401

Summary

 * The helm for the Warrior ascended Gladiator's armor is going to be added to the game soon.
 * Gaile will request more information on the Hall of Monuments later this week.
 * There will be 2nd year birthday gifts.
 * Froggie heard activity is coming with the Xunlai.
 * Splitting of the Skill Hunter title is not on the latest coming update notes but it is coming.
 * Non-English wikis still some months away.
 * April fools day will end at midnight PST.
 * Trans-species guilds in GW2, Gaile thinks so.
 * Vanquisher title is coming with Hard Mode.
 * The word count for the coming update exceeds 2,000 words, it includes mission improvements, AI improvements, skill changes and more... It is expected to come by the end of this week.
 * Arenanet will not sell armor in the online store.
 * No monthly fee for GW2
 * New wallpapers are coming soon.
 * GW2 will not require the most modern computers, nor Windows Vista
 * No word on Mac or Linux support.

Complete Log
The Frog: The Amphibian Aura of Protection seems to be defective. The Frog is most concerned.

Gaile Gray: It's me.

The Frog: No, it most assuredly is _not_ "you." The Frog is unsure who "you" would be.

The Frog: The hue is correct. The gender is oh so very wrong.

Gaile Gray: Froggie, in some cultures, there is a holiday called April Fool's Day.

The Frog: The Frog knows this thing called fool. Such as those who do not use proper mechanics for trading?

Gaile Gray: Well, sorta. ;)

Gaile Gray: See, Froggie, it's a day for all sorts of silly stuff. Including this.

The Frog: *eyes askance*

Gaile Gray: Honestly, it's ME! How could I be here otherwise? Inside your Aura thingie?

Gaile Gray: Oh, wow, if we all changed genders because someone thought I was a guy, we'd never be right.:)

Gaile Gray: Thanks, Ret.

Gaile Gray: I'm pretty interested in the CT finals. It's not the matchup I predicted.

Gaile Gray: I think that EW is probably the favourite, but I admire eF a ton, too.

Gaile Gray: I'm not choosing sides - they're both too good to guess the outcome.

Gaile Gray: Thanks for supporting our two years of gaming.:)

Gaile Gray: The finals of the CT are at 19:00 GMT. Ya'll watch'em on OM and admire the beauty of two amazing teams.

Gaile Gray: I stood behind all the teams at GC last year. I love watching them play. It's just breathtaking how good they are.

Gaile Gray: Now let me say, coding a gender switch like this is different than coding an individual change for each of millions.

Gaile Gray: It's not at all that "simple." Honestly.

Gaile Gray: So this isn't a matter of "hairdressers would be easy" at all.

Gaile Gray: I'll have more information about the Hall of Monuments this coming week, I hope.

Gaile Gray: Major update this coming week.

Gaile Gray: Yes, a major update. One of the largest sets of update notes I've seen.

Gaile Gray: I agree that we need to start wallpapers again. I can see about those starting up soon, maybe this month.

Gaile Gray: That's a funny idea! I will ask about a gender-bender weekend, sure.:)

Gaile Gray: Yes, I am pretty sure you will need to make new account for GW2 (Please don't spam).

Gaile Gray: But as everyone has read (and PC Gamer is out in TWO more days!) there will be means to carry over...

Gaile Gray:... heritage from your current account.

Gaile Gray: Sure you can post this image. Thanks for asking. Shall I get somewhere so you can get a good shot?

Gaile Gray: Could you guys please set away? We d like to have some screenshots and Froggie is sort of welded to my ankle.

Gaile Gray: (He's a little unsettled about this.)

Gaile Gray: So could you guys back up, please? Just for a couple of minutes?

Gaile Gray: No interface - hold down Ctrl, right? Been a while since I took a screenie.:)

Gaile Gray: Oh, Fred is out. He's over to my left.

Gaile Gray: Shift, thanks! Boys it HAS been a while.:)

Gaile Gray: I am going to take out Fred and then he may be close to me if you want to try again.

Gaile Gray: Everyone step back just a bit?

Gaile Gray: Ok, I hope I got one.:)

Gaile Gray: Thanks, Prince.:)

Gaile Gray: I have to ask about character slots. I sure hope so!:)

Gaile Gray: Error 19? I don't believe I have seen that one. What was the verbal message?

Gaile Gray: Better?:)

Gaile Gray: You folks who offer me weapons. It's very kind but I really couldn't. You need them to play!:)

Gaile Gray: Oh, the Mission you Requested message?

Gaile Gray: I think that is for trying to get into holiday missions, yes?

Gaile Gray: Sorry, dude, the Winterday Festival is over.:)

Gaile Gray: No, I cannot make myself Level 20, unless I play this girl to Level 20. Can't auto-level.

Gaile Gray: Can't spawn items. Can't spawn gold or titles or any of that.

Gaile Gray: Ok, still trying to understand: Does the Error 19 have anything to do with a mission that would be closed now?

Gaile Gray: Wintersday? Canthan New Year?

Gaile Gray: Ragos, that has to be valuable! You keep, please.

Gaile Gray: Since you asked, ok, here's something that's simple and will keep your extreme generosity in check!:)

Gaile Gray: I'd like to get Sweet Tooth on this girl. So if you have a bit of fruitcake or a creme brulee or whatever, that's...

Gaile Gray:... relatively inexpensive and not like giving a valuable weapon!:)

Gaile Gray: OK, I will ask about Error 19. And thank you for working through the issue with me.

Gaile Gray: Did you report to Support?

Gaile Gray: Ok, more games up on OM, in case you guys want to catch those!

Gaile Gray: I feel so different. This stubble on the chin.;)

Gaile Gray: Thanks, VP

Gaile Gray: Thanks, Zim.

Gaile Gray: Easter? What's what? Easter is coming?

Gaile Gray: Froggie, did you know that?

Gaile Gray: *pokes frog*

Gaile Gray: Dang, he sleeps soundly. I shall discuss with him later, then.

Gaile Gray: TY, Leadx.

Gaile Gray: Well, I can ask the programmers if there's a way to offer "gender change* for characters.

Gaile Gray: But I know you would not be able to choose race and hair, it would be pre-chosen.

Gaile Gray: Thanks, Ret!

Gaile Gray: I am thinking that marriage is something that we could very much look into including, and it seems to me...

Gaile Gray:... that because we're working on a new game, now's the time to plan that. So it could come in GW:EN, but...

Gaile Gray:... it might be more likely in GW2.

Gaile Gray: Thank you, Fijumusamesan.:)

Gaile Gray: Oh, I spelled that wrong, I'm sorry!

Gaile Gray: TY, Teadom and Nexceven.

Gaile Gray: I don't know, I only get to be this guy for one day, so I think I'll not turn elfish. :)

Gaile Gray: Oh, hey, little sneak peek: Remember that helm that Warrior could not get?

Gaile Gray: Let me check my notes.

Gaile Gray: Sorry, so long to read the notes!

Gaile Gray: Which is a GOOD thing.:)

Gaile Gray: Yes, the Glad helm.:)

Gaile Gray: You know that one?

Gaile Gray: Well, it's coming soon to an update for you.:)

Gaile Gray: Automated Tournaments are starting soon — we'll have an article this week.

Gaile Gray: As I have said, I do not have enough information about the Hall of Monuments to answer "carryover" questions.

Gaile Gray: It's not that I don't choose to answer, it's that I want very much to give you the right information.

Gaile Gray: And I don't know that quite yet. I will try to learn more, and share more, this coming week.

Gaile Gray: And I will share with the CCs in other areas, so that they can share with the folks who speak other languages.

Gaile Gray: I mean other than English.

Gaile Gray: Thanks, Dutch.

Gaile Gray: I didn't realize about the staff. That's definitely worth passing along. It's just a standard skin, huh?

Gaile Gray: I do not know about Leipzig yet, but I believe that I will not be there.:(

Gaile Gray: I would love to be there but I think it won't be this year.:(

Gaile Gray: The skills are, I think, part buff, part nerf. And we will provide expanations, from what they tell me.

Gaile Gray: Look for a Dev Update about that, perhaps Tuesday.

Gaile Gray: Minipets for birthdays are truly random.

Gaile Gray: TY, Mini Hell.

Gaile Gray: WOAH!

Gaile Gray: TOO MUCH ALL CAPS!

Gaile Gray: There will be a gift for your second birthday, yes. What it is is not yet known.

Gaile Gray: Perhaps you can check on April 28th? :D

Gaile Gray: Sir W, have you reported that? It sounds as if we need a bug report on that specific problem.

Gaile Gray: Would you please fill one out? We really want to find the fix.

Gaile Gray: No, no, June is not a "slow starter!"

Gaile Gray: We have folks joining all the time. The best part of the birthday gifts is that whenever you join...

Gaile Gray:... you are recognized.:)

Gaile Gray: Gaile Gray Elona is a Paragon.

Gaile Gray: Lena, that's FAR too much!

Gaile Gray: Well, I thank you. I'm determined to get that BD.:)

Gaile Gray: Hmmm, do I?

Gaile Gray: Good, if you reported it, did you get an answer Sir W?

Gaile Gray: Going to storage. :)

Gaile Gray: Lena, I had all my pets in my inventory, that was the problem.:)

Gaile Gray: TY, Oyobi.:)

Gaile Gray: TY Leticia.

Gaile Gray: I have a fear that my power supply is dying. It's making odd sounds. If I disappear you'll know why.

Gaile Gray: It's like a car where you step on the gas a bit an rev it?

Gaile Gray: Lena, you can't!

Gaile Gray: Do you have a second?

Gaile Gray: I'm a bit worried about that. You're sure??

Gaile Gray: That could give you a start. :)

Gaile Gray: It's not equal, but it's a start! :)

Gaile Gray: Froggie said somethign yesterday. I have to suggest that he often hears things.

Gaile Gray: Between his "TPN" (tadpole network) and his hanging around the "drinking pond" he gleans some worthy info.

Gaile Gray: And if you missed it, Froggie said that he had heard activity with the Xunlai.

Gaile Gray: It almost sounded like "construction" is the word I think he used.

Gaile Gray: TY, Dutch.

Gaile Gray: So, that's the "news" if any on storage upgrades. (See, I'm answering but I fear you're not reading.:))

Gaile Gray: Rurik is adorable. He's so happy with the other little minis.:)

Gaile Gray: Thanks, DF.

Gaile Gray: Oh, that's a great idea! I never have a dance party as a male Ranger! Let's! Where's a good spot.

Gaile Gray: Follow me!

Gaile Gray: So, let's all Dance the Gender Twist.:)

Gaile Gray: (Don't worry, I can dance and answer questions. I'm clever like that.:))

Gaile Gray: I'm going to move so we can spread out.

Gaile Gray: Oh, I forgot how cute this dance is!

Gaile Gray: Lena, he's so cute!:)

Gaile Gray: Yes, I have the Divine Aura, so I get butterflies. Which is cool, because butterflies are a very huge fave of mine.

Gaile Gray: No news on the questor title, but I have asked for it to be considered on a list.

Gaile Gray: With our continuing to support GW, with GW:EN and with GW2, we have a lot of options for additions!

Gaile Gray: If I had to guess, I know for certain we cannot NOT do a Halloween.

Gaile Gray: Which means we WOULD do a Halloween event, to make that clear.

Gaile Gray: Before that? I don't really know.

Gaile Gray: Hard Mode will offer the ability to max the Sunspear title. I had thought it had influence on Lightbringer.

Gaile Gray: Can you tell me if that's not true? Is Lightbringer already clearly max-able?

Gaile Gray: I mean via "traditional" means?? :)

Gaile Gray: NO, I do not buy anything having to do with Guild Wars on auction sites!

Gaile Gray: Dum, you've already been very kind. Are you sure?

Gaile Gray: No, silly, I didn't buy my account on eBay. :)

Gaile Gray: Thanks, DA.:)

Gaile Gray: I think that as we prepare for Guild Wars 2, we should consider the request of more internal guild ranks.

Gaile Gray: Now, I am not the designer, so I cannot say if that could be, but it is a popular request.

Gaile Gray: And the designers have a huge trade record of honoring player requests. :)

Gaile Gray: jam. Not a marmelade ran, even if Pooh Bear loved it.:)

Gaile Gray: Thanks, Killa.:)

Gaile Gray: Did he not have Marmelade on toast, too? (I know about the honey thing. :))

Gaile Gray: I say Po-tay-to, but To-mah-to, most of the time. I'm trans-national.:)

Gaile Gray: Yes, Paddington, of course. How could I forget my bears.

Gaile Gray: Ok, sorry, back to GW!

Gaile Gray: yes, the ability to gain the titles for sunspear and lightbringer will be more readily gained.

Gaile Gray: As I understand it, it takes sort of a "work around" to gain them now.

Gaile Gray: I sent an email — I have not heard back, but it's the weekend, so I didn't expect to.

Gaile Gray: The splitting of the title for Skill Hunting is NOT on the notes, but I believe it is coming.

Gaile Gray: I have asked, to be honest with you, if maybe we forgot that, or if it's coming later. :)

Gaile Gray: It _will_ happen.

Gaile Gray: Storing fireworks? Let me see: You remember (perhaps) that I was hoping for a title?

Gaile Gray: Here's my theory:

Gaile Gray: If you guys do something to "light up the town," like a Snowman Summoner or a Fireworks show...

Gaile Gray: You're doing something for the community, not just yourself.

Gaile Gray: And therefore, I was hoping that someday (and it may be distant) we could have title.

Gaile Gray: Now, I don't make those decisions, but I did think "Partier" would be cool. :)

Gaile Gray: TY, Amun. I hear that goes nicely with purple.:)

Gaile Gray: So I don't have an answer — And they're busy so I don't expect one soon.

Gaile Gray: Therefore I am not saying "stockpile your party goods."

Gaile Gray: Such a thing may come, may not come, and of course might be considered for the next games.

Gaile Gray: Yes, I have a life outside of GW. Thanks for asking!:)

Gaile Gray: Of course I did.:)

Gaile Gray: What, you think I have no sense of humour? :D

Gaile Gray: Or I see your concern, you're not sure how the PvE and PvP will work in GW2, right?

Gaile Gray: Please understand, GW2 is very distant.

Gaile Gray: Ahh, the wonders of the mute command. :)

Gaile Gray: Where was I?

Gaile Gray: I posted on the Guild Wars Wiki about testing for GW:£N and GW2.

Gaile Gray: No, I do not believe there will be a reset for territory changes.

Gaile Gray: We must open our own wiki because it will be linked from the game and the license requires a new start.

Gaile Gray: We will be starting wikis in non-English, yes, in the future. But not probably for months.

Gaile Gray: Yes, you will not be "forced" to use Hard Mode, not at all.

Gaile Gray: I can ask about a "gender change" NPC or event, yes

Gaile Gray: Heck if I know — but folks asked me to ask about it:)

Gaile Gray: Yes, Charr _will_ be a playable race in GW2.

Gaile Gray: Here's my theory: We will meet some new Heroes in GW:EN.:)

Gaile Gray: I do not know about changing character sizes, sorry.

Gaile Gray: I would tell you if I knew, but so far I have not found any info on character slots for GW:EN.

Gaile Gray: I hope, Iike you do, and I will ask on Monday.

Gaile Gray: Thanks, Matt!

Gaile Gray: What would you prefer most? Specialized storage, as for dyes or keys, or most storage in general? You tell me.

Gaile Gray: Let me check, Marin.

Gaile Gray: Ok, so the general feeling is that "more storage" without it being specialized, would be the preference, right?

Gaile Gray: I have to step to the storage again. BRB

Gaile Gray: Marin, I don't have even one of those, I'm sorry.:(

Gaile Gray: I've been wondering about that tapestry shred.

Gaile Gray: I don't know, but I don't think that, this close to GW:EN I would drop it.:)

Gaile Gray: I really, truly don't know, though.

Gaile Gray: Happy April Fool's Day. You will return to your regularly chosen gender at Midnight Pacific. That's in 9/5 hours.

Gaile Gray: Thanks, Pink Lady

Gaile Gray: Sorry, back.

Gaile Gray: Yes, GW2 is a new game and you will start afresh. But there will be a means in GW:EN to have a ...

Gaile Gray:.. memorial or a Hall of Monuments that allows you to have an "inheritance" from your current characters.

Gaile Gray: Details of that are, to be honest, not clear to me. I told James last night that I need to spend time with his team..

Gaile Gray: And possibly with Mike O'Brien, who's my boss, to learn how this will work.

Gaile Gray: I know that is probably THE question, right? How does the Hall of Monuments work?

Gaile Gray: Thanks, SN.

Gaile Gray: 2nd birthday gifts ARE coming. They are, Iike most gifts, a secret.:)

Gaile Gray: Thanks, Kityn.

Gaile Gray: I don't nkow that well add /favor, I've asked, I don't know if it will be coming.

Gaile Gray: Plans are in place for Rank 15, but I do not believe it's even been chosen. Soooo... what should it be?

Gaile Gray: Reminds me of the cult movie, "Let's Do the Gender Warp Again!":)

Gaile Gray: Come on, join the dancing!

Gaile Gray: That is a very interesting question, and yes, I believe that guilds must be trans-species.

Gaile Gray: So Charr and Humies and Asura and Sylvari and Norn in the same guild? I THINK so.

Gaile Gray: Now, someone just got blocked. NOT because of an opinion, but because he was offensive.

Gaile Gray: GMs don't Iike offensive.:(

Gaile Gray: THat is a valid concern, and I have every confidence that the lore will remain very key to development.

Gaile Gray: I see the writers conferring for long periods of time — I am sure they will keep us on track.:)

Gaile Gray: I recently sent another note asking our team to consider accepting PayPal and other means of payment.

Gaile Gray: I know that not everyone has a Credit Card.

Gaile Gray: Yeah, I wanna know where my penguins went, too.:(

Gaile Gray: Super Secret project, perhaps??

Gaile Gray: I shall maintain my faith. Binky's was a _brilliant_concept.

Gaile Gray: I see the requests, and I don't think that a gender changer on a permanent basis is in the works. I will ask.

Gaile Gray: I think that oh yes, I have it!

Gaile Gray: There is an emote page on the GWW. Why don't we build a "request Page" too?

Gaile Gray: Yes, didn't the Dev Update mention some PvE only skills coming??

Gaile Gray: Sorry, I was fiddling with my title page.:)

Gaile Gray: Yes, I understand, but you'll revert to your regular gender tonight, so it would require a "gender switcher" to make

Gaile Gray: it permanent, you see?

Gaile Gray:' In a general sense, the PvE-only skills are those designed to make PvE fun and rewarding while they cannot be added.

Gaile Gray:.. to PvP because they would cause imbalance.

Gaile Gray: I don't know — let me see if I can dig up an example.

Gaile Gray: Because a Vanquisher title is coming.:)

Gaile Gray: This made a particular player very happy, btw. :D

Gaile Gray: Thanks, KoH.

Gaile Gray: I don't have the details of the title yet.

Gaile Gray: I think that since Greens drop from bosses, it wouldn't possible to make our own.

Gaile Gray: They are tied, almost through Lore, don't you agree?

Gaile Gray: I'm missing a lot of questions, and please accept my apologies for that.

Gaile Gray: I will check the list of PvE skills, IF they are in my notes. BRB

Gaile Gray: Sorry, I can't see where the PvE-only skills are called out.

Gaile Gray: Not in a quick look, anyway.

Gaile Gray: However, let me give you an idea of the size of the upcoming update. Do you guys know word counts?

Gaile Gray: The word count for this update, so far exceeds 2,000 words.:)

Gaile Gray: Let me ask you, you mean buy Obsidien Armour in the online store???

Gaile Gray: Is someone saying that? If so, that HAS to be an April Fool's day joke. :)

Gaile Gray: We don't sell armours in the Online store.:)

Gaile Gray: The update has everything under the sun: Mission improvements, Al improvements, skill changes...

Gaile Gray: No, you did not waste your time! I am saying that we are NOT selling armours in the stores!

Gaile Gray: I mean, you CANNOT purchase armour for cash, you see?

Gaile Gray: You earned it, and we intend to keep that valuable for you, for all of us.

Gaile Gray: Update? There's an update coming!? ;)

Gaile Gray: We have an update planned in the very near future.

Gaile Gray: And it is extensive. Something for everyone, I am sure.

Gaile Gray: Skill balancers have been very busy, and will provide a list and a note about each change.

Gaile Gray: Yes, the update is free.:)

Gaile Gray: You know the designers talked about looking at Mesmers in connection with PvE and at Bow Skills?

Gaile Gray: l_think_ that that is an ongoing discussion and may not be in this update. But they are considering future changes.

Gaile Gray: I'm not technically speaking "getting paid" today. I'm here because I want to be. Gaile Gray: Yeah, I know, call me nuts.:)

Gaile Gray: My birthday is in August. The 9th.

Gaile Gray: August 9, 1899.

Gaile Gray: Hey, I've always been upfront with you. Not many 108-year-old gamers, eh?

Gaile Gray: Yes, I have an entire room of my house in a Lion theme.:) Another in Butterflies. I'm sort of an odd decorator.:)

Gaile Gray: I do understand that the Elite Zones take a long while. I think that's intended.

Gaile Gray: There is news coming about names. Coming with this update, in fact.

Gaile Gray: No details, but you will find it very helpful and interesting.

Gaile Gray: I Iike your idea. Leavers being blocked. But maybe I'

Gaile Gray: Maybe I'm mean. I don't think leaving is _always_ intended, and it might be sort of rude to...

Gaile Gray:... toss out people who "leave" because their comp quits or something.

Gaile Gray: Leechers? Yes, I do agree, that's totally wrong.:(

Gaile Gray: I am enjoying the day, too.:) April Fool's Day — as only Guild Wars can do it.

Gaile Gray: You do realize that as far as I know, no other game could do this? I'm proud of our guys. :)

Gaile Gray: Hey, let's go up to the open area and sync dance!

Gaile Gray: Jezus, you have to keep those, they're just too valuable. But thank you!

Gaile Gray: I like this area because of the flowers.:)

Gaile Gray: Ok, ready to sync dance?

Gaile Gray: Spread out a bit and I'll count down from 2, 1, go and you type /dance * (with the space)

Gaile Gray: 2

Gaile Gray: 1

Gaile Gray: go

Gaile Gray::)

Gaile Gray: Yeah, I was typing too slowly.:)

Gaile Gray: Oh, cool idea! Get into groups??

Gaile Gray: The problem is, we have 10 professions and 2 genders. :)

Gaile Gray: No, you cannot buy Obs Armour in a store, if you mean for cash.

Gaile Gray: That is a joke, yes.

Gaile Gray: Sidekicks will kick ... be nice, yes.:)

Gaile Gray: You cannot BUY obs armour for any form of real-world payment. Better? :)

Gaile Gray: Yes, I believe that I will be a PAX in August.

Gaile Gray: I'm totally having a community event at PAX.

Gaile Gray: Penny Arcade Expo. You can google it.

Gaile Gray: Late August.

Gaile Gray: No, it is not more important than Lepzig.:(

Gaile Gray: Oh, thank you for logging, Kalamir!

Gaile Gray: You guys are the BEST!

Gaile Gray: Capes for guilds will probably take a week or two.

Gaile Gray: I think ... Hmmm! You ask a good question! With a playable race, will there be choices of race andhair colour!?

Gaile Gray: I'd Iike to be a lady chart and put a bow in my fur. *lol*

Gaile Gray: The last decent picture of me was in 1st grade. I don't take a good pic, so I hate them all.:)

Gaile Gray: So no, I don't think I will post any.:)

Gaile Gray: Customized characters — describe that. Face, hair, height and... build? WHat else?

Gaile Gray: I hadn't seen that the beta was Q4? I thought it was "second half 2008," no?

Gaile Gray: I will have to peek in the art room and see what they have planned for us.

Gaile Gray: Your name will reman your name, and if you have a character in GW:EN it will carry (the name) to GW2, yes.

Gaile Gray: Let me say that better: Your name is reserved for you, when you access GW2.

Gaile Gray: I was saying earlier that I don't see the Skill Hunter title split on the notes, but I have sent an email to inquire.

Gaile Gray: It IS coming, don't worry about that!

Gaile Gray: TY, Bork.:)

Gaile Gray: Froggie was here. I don't know where he went.

Gaile Gray: Thanks, MD.

Gaile Gray::)

Gaile Gray: TY, Chrysty.

Gaile Gray: We don't have an announced plan for beta testing, which is what I shared on the Guild Wars Wiki.

Gaile Gray: It's a bit early to have testing plans in place quite yet.

Gaile Gray: The idea of good and evil can be difficult, because if we're banding together to fight an overwhelming world evil...

Gaile Gray: Do we want evil In our midst?

The Frog: mmmmmm.

Gaile Gray: Excuse me?

The Frog: A single word to say it all: chocolate.

Gaile Gray: What in heaven's name does that mean?

The Frog: That is for The Frog to know, and humans to find out.

Gaile Gray: I agree! Froggie have you been in the Spiced Eggnog again?

The Frog: Rice Wine, but that is immaterial.

Gaile Gray: So what's this about chocolate?

Gaile Gray: I'm going over there.

Gaile Gray: So what's this? I see no chocolate!

Gaile Gray: YOu know better than to tease me about something that critical!

The Frog: The Frog speaks not of the present. But of presents.

Gaile Gray: And that means... ?

The Frog: The Frog cannot say. TPN has made investigative forays and has relayed informations.

The Frog: And yet, without confirmation, The Frog cannot confirm or deny the existence of such things.

Gaile Gray: Have you thought of going into politics? :)

Gaile Gray: Hmmm. I'm totally confused now.

Gaile Gray: Sorry, the whole purple text, I know it's sort of alarming.

The Frog: *ahem*

Gaile Gray: Right, right, Purple AND yellow.

The Frog: Golden.

Gaile Gray: *rolls eyes* Not _that's_ an emote I need!:)

Gaile Gray: Changes to pets? Possible, perhaps, in GW2. You mean Iike items, or appearance?

The Frog: ??

Gaile Gray: I don't know if there was a question, Froggie, it may have just been a rallying cry.:)

Gaile Gray: Ok, on the white board, I saw a word, and I don't know what it means, exactly, but.

Gaile Gray: Maybe the designers are considering the matter? The word was "Leavers."

Gaile Gray: A mini-Gwen would be adorable.:)

The Frog: The Frog prefers "reserved" to "shy" but of both qualities he may have a share, indeed.

Gaile Gray: Centaur would be nice. Being a 4-leg.;)

The Frog: The Frog was not affected by this strange phenomenom; it seems Human, exclusively.

Gaile Gray: Froggie took five minutes to recognize me.

Gaile Gray: I think the purple armour helped.;)

Gaile Gray: I don't know if a mini-me is possible. Maybe it is, I don't know. See, chars, change all the time.

Gaile Gray: That is a good question, and I will inquire about how names are reserved, yes.

Gaile Gray: There are things I've vowed to ask about GW:EN.

Gaile Gray: Those include how Hall of Monuments works, how names are reserved, and any info...

Gaile Gray:... about character slots.

Gaile Gray: We will continue to support Guild Wars, yes! You may play GW as long as you wish.

Gaile Gray: No, you do not have to buy GW2 in order to reman playing in GW.

Gaile Gray: And before you ask: There will be NO monthly fee for GW2!

Gaile Gray: I wasn't sure how to answer that, but in a recent interview with Mike and Jeff, they said...

Gaile Gray:.. that there isn't a final word on future expansions.

Gaile Gray: So GW:EN may be a single XP but they have "not closed the doors" to other ideas.

Gaile Gray: Oh, another question we don't know and a big one: Professions for GW2.

Gaile Gray: Frankly, I'm looking much more at GW:EN right now. It's really pretty close!

Gaile Gray: No idea about previews or events for GW:EN, sorry.

Gaile Gray: Positively and definitely, nothing in an event nature planned for next month.:)

Gaile Gray: Oh, so you've read the PC Gamer article? I thought it was wonderful!

Gaile Gray: And I loved the art.

Gaile Gray: GM is for Game Master. I'm borrowing the sign so that folks can find me.

Gaile Gray: What's that? Ok, who fed the toad more rice wine? He's out Iike a light.:)

Gaile Gray: You guys know he's a tippler. Can you hear the snoring? :)

Gaile Gray: We have full-size pets with our Ranger pets.

Gaile Gray: Thanks, Countess.

Gaile Gray: You're right, I can see the flagon there beside him, good call. Spiked 'Nog FTW.:)

Gaile Gray: Info on names next update.

Gaile Gray: I only know of GW2 for PCs at this time.

Gaile Gray: I need something Iike 1,000 points for Sweet Tooth. I know, it's a distant goal.:)

Gaile Gray: Let me check the title bar.

Gaile Gray: It barely moves when I consume a sweet. This will be a while coming. I think.

Gaile Gray: The means to get to topranked Spearmarshal is part of Hard Mode. Info soon!

Gaile Gray: Master,that's too much, honestly.

Gaile Gray: Yes, it's called Hard Mode. Did you want a different name? :)

Gaile Gray: Thanks, Master. That's better. You scared me there.:)

Gaile Gray: The gender switch ends in 8 hours, 20 minutes.

Gaile Gray: It is part of the April Fool's Day celebration that is just a fun, silly day of jokes and pranks.

Gaile Gray: I have not heard anything that says that GW2 would require a DX10 gfx card! I highly doubt that.

Gaile Gray: Sweet Tooth must be 1,000 points. Does anyone know?

Gaile Gray: Yes, as Jeff said, we don't take the high-end systems and tell everyone else "Sorry, you're outties."

Gaile Gray: We want to include folks without the latest computers. Well, ok, that guy with the Commodore 64? He's probably out.:

Gaile Gray: No, I do not see us requiring Vista.

Gaile Gray: I think this is the prank o' the day. I don't foresee anything else.

Gaile Gray: Tell me how a mini-pet slot would work. It sounds tempting.

Gaile Gray: I know that NCsoft Europe PR team is trying for coverage of the Asura in all countries, if possble.

Gaile Gray: Ahh, I see a special spot instead of the bags. Seems almost more humane, too!:)

Gaile Gray: THank you. Master. :)

Gaile Gray: Yes, you re all incredibly handsome and wonderfully beautiful as switched genders.:)

Gaile Gray: I Iike that idea — a warning to not sell the green item. I will ask about that.

Gaile Gray: No, with any message, there's a risk of irritating people — "Don't make me click through."

Gaile Gray: Is that ok, though? To ask "Do you really mean to sell that?"

Gaile Gray: No word on MAC, Linux, etc.

Gaile Gray: Haha! I think having a "Don't be a dummy" message is a little off.:)

Gaile Gray: Well, this event is courtesy of Lyssa, did you know that?

Gaile Gray: Apparently Lyssa is a prankster.:)

Gaile Gray: Ms. E, that's too much, but thank you.

Gaile Gray: Thank you, still too generous, Ms. E.:)

Gaile Gray: For Easter? I will be here.

Gaile Gray: Why, you ask? I cannot say, I reply.

Gaile Gray: I think the programming does not allow us to "restore" sold items, but a warning sounds do-able.

Gaile Gray: I think it's time for a conga.:)

Gaile Gray: Yes, there's a note on the Guild Wars Wiki about Razah. Look on the Gaile News page.:)

Gaile Gray: Ok, so click me or someone nearby, and then hit spacebar to start.

Gaile Gray: Ok. going now.

Gaile Gray: Such a manly run. Oh wait...;)

Gaile Gray: Ooop, sorry for the rough turns.:)

Gaile Gray: I wonder where we will conga in GW:EN!

Gaile Gray: Oh, I shall request a dungeon that has all sorts of cool bridges and alleyways and such! :)

Gaile Gray: Underwear dye? Thank heavens Froggie is sleeping — he's so embarrassed by the very word.

Gaile Gray: Hard Mode was promised by mid-April, right?

Gaile Gray: Trust me, you'll have it by Mid-April. :)

Gaile Gray: Yes, we said it was coming within a certain timeframe. At least as far as I remember it was...

Gaile Gray:... within a month, is that right?

Gaile Gray: That was posted in mid-March, so mid-April would be a month. I'm thinking we'll make that date, on problemo.

Gaile Gray: I should go rustle up some lunch.

Gaile Gray: But I am awfully glad to see you here today.

Gaile Gray: Master, thank you. Oh my! :-0

Gaile Gray: I wasn't paying attention.:)

Gaile Gray: See you soon, and enjoy the remainder of the April Fool's Day.:)

Gaile Gray: Thanks for stopping by.:) Log courtesy of Kalamir of Redshire from [boat] and poke of [BtL]