ArenaNet:In-game talk/20070405

Summary

 * Easter items will be more useful than bunny ears.
 * Hope to have an armor viewer one day.
 * Character names can be carried over to GW2
 * probably more ways to attain the Lucky title to come.
 * Is anyone silly enough to pay to join a guild just for a cape trim?
 * no death title.
 * No plans for additional language districts at this time.
 * The team is almost entirely focused on GW:EN
 * There is a rank 15 emote planned.
 * They will continue to support GW after GW2 is released.

Complete Log
Gaile Gray: Ok. that has to be a new record for build file size!

Gaile Gray: Howdy, guys. How you doing? :)

Gaile Gray: I agree, it's an pretty great update.:)

Gaile Gray: What we added more storage?! No one tells me anything.;)

Gaile Gray: Must see.

Gaile Gray: Niiiiiiiiice storage goodies. I am very very happy.

Gaile Gray: Good things come to those who wait.:)

Gaile Gray: We have been totally focused on this update, and today, I've no news about GW:EN. Sorry.

Gaile Gray: Gender changing, at this time, isn't possible. We will see what the future offers.

Gaile Gray: You're happy about Razah. then?

Gaile Gray: Thanks, Abbel.:)

Gaile Gray: Hmmm, "slightly offensive name," eh? Well, one thing that people have done,believe it or not, is ...

Gaile Gray: Is that Mallyx?

Gaile Gray: Sorry, distracted.)

Gaile Gray: They have reported themselves. Can't do it on demand, but an offensive name can be actioned.

Gaile Gray: Of course, there's an account mark involved, and a time out. :(

Gaile Gray: Mesmer changes have made things worse, you feel?

Gaile Gray: The designers made a note about the soul reaping changes.

Gaile Gray: If you disagree, or feel they are over the top, please do share in a forum thread.

Gaile Gray: Post calmly, though, and give good, solid reasons so they can consider them.

Gaile Gray: I will enjoy Abbel. I have a lot of sweets to buy, that's for sure!:)

Gaile Gray: Hold on, please: Crash bug where??

Gaile Gray: Details?

Gaile Gray: Ok, hold on: You're crashing in DoA, Gates of Anguish?

Gaile Gray: Let me report. BRB

Gaile Gray: Sorry, we ARE aware of the crashes.

Gaile Gray: Hold on just a second, please.

Gaile Gray: Ok, so the template colour will be changed in a few days.

Gaile Gray: Right now, it looks like the name colour — very confusing. :)

Gaile Gray: The crashes are, we believe, related to a model or models. That is why they are happening randomly.

Gaile Gray: You guys Just hang out here, you'll be safe. :D

Gaile Gray: Yes, thank you. I see the note about DoA, and the designers are aware of the issue.

Gaile Gray: It (crash) can happen anywhere.:( We are working on it at this very minute!

Gaile Gray: CJ Two A's - don't make me laugh. You silly.:)

Gaile Gray: You should hold off on DoA for just a while, please. We WILL fix this.

Gaile Gray: No rabbit ears at Easter. Something more useful.:)

Gaile Gray: Yes, I will pass your love to the team, thanks for sharing. :D

Gaile Gray: TY, Sauron.:)

Gaile Gray: It's my first time seeing you. too! Glad to meet you. :D

Gaile Gray: Nice bow, Eridor.:)

Gaile Gray: Oh, sorry, I thought you were showing me. It's very nice.:)

Gaile Gray: There is an article on the website about the Automated Tournament. Point requirements are listed.

Gaile Gray: TY Lola

Gaile Gray: Chests in Imperial Sanctum are — Not openable? Give me details.

Gaile Gray: I asked the website team about an armour viewer. Hope to have one someday.

Gaile Gray: We are aware of the crashing, and we apologize. Our team is working on this now

Gaile Gray: We have not distributed the test accounts; that will happen today.

Gaile Gray: YES, access to Razah is _temporarily_ broken.

Gaile Gray: No April Fool's Day tonics-- that was a server-wide change.

Gaile Gray: I can ask about a consumable for that, sure.

Gaile Gray: YES, again, WE ARE aware of the crashing issues.

Gaile Gray: TY, Orbknight.

Gaile Gray: Tell me what's happening in HA - crashing out?

Gaile Gray: THanks, AA, that's very pretty.:)

Gaile Gray: If you speak to the registrant in the Guild Hall, you will be allowed to name your account.

Gaile Gray: This means that any character on your account can become a universal name.

Gaile Gray: So, for instance, I can name my account Gaile Gray and all will be related to that name in the future.

Gaile Gray: You ask a good question! I would guess that yes, that could be reserved. Well, yes, it would be! Because...

Gaile Gray:... we know that character names are carried over to GW2, right? And this IS a char name.

Gaile Gray: Imperial Sanctum Chest — thank you for the details! Let me write a quite message.

Gaile Gray: BRB

Gaile Gray: Sorry, I don't have anyone on my IM. I need to write an email. BRB again.:(

Gaile Gray: So sorry, folks.

Gaile Gray: I just sent a note to QA asking them to look at the keys. They are also looking at the crash bugs.

Gaile Gray: News about Hard Mode will probably come soon. If only because HM will come soon. :)

Gaile Gray: I think we'll probably be able to get another Dev Update, but it's coming soon

Gaile Gray: I do not believe that Guild Wars will be on the floor at GC, but I will confirm that.

Gaile Gray: Colour changes in the GH? Tell me about that!

Gaile Gray: First of all, which GH do you have?

Gaile Gray: TY, I will report that.

Gaile Gray: Ok, sorry, back.

Gaile Gray: The key issue is not restricted to only the Imperial Sanctum keys; QA is investigating.

Gaile Gray: DO NOT use the template for chat.

Gaile Gray: I don't see us adding more language-based districts. No talk of that at present.

Gaile Gray: Hi, back

Gaile Gray: I think the Xunlai update it stupendous myself. :)

Gaile Gray: TY, AC

Gaile Gray: If you have a suggestion for the Glad title, please post it on a forum and we'll see it.

Gaile Gray: People, we Just put out a HUGE update, with hundreds of great changes.

Gaile Gray: And I see "I want" and "I demand" and it's sad.:(

Gaile Gray: We are currently having a problem with a crash bug. It is being investigated.

Gaile Gray: Thanks guys. That's a spirit lifter.:)

Gaile Gray: No word on minigames in the guild hall, but I'm liking the idea, and hope to see it.

Gaile Gray: Thanks, Dod.:)

Gaile Gray: The desire for a barbershop has been expressed, by count, 1,493,204.4 times. The designers know of it. :)

Gaile Gray: The news about this weekend is pretty detailed in The Scribe.

Gaile Gray: There are two drops, and their properties are listed in The Scribe.

Gaile Gray: Ahhh, birthday presents. Yes, I've seen the list. No, I can't tell. Yes, I think you will enjoy them.:)

Gaile Gray: Yes, you got pet controls.:)

Gaile Gray: No plans for additional language districts.

Gaile Gray: The team is working on the crash; give them a few hours, they have to diagnose and resolve the issue.

Gaile Gray: Pet controls for mini-pets. I don't _think_ that's coming.:)

Gaile Gray: Lucky title: I think that the team is attuned to that title, and will probably add more means of acquiring it.

Gaile Gray: Yes, the gender switch was popular at April Fool's. Perhaps we will do it again.

Gaile Gray: I don't know why only Grenth and Balth have realms. It's a mystery to me, too.

Gaile Gray: Maybe we need some lore about that, how they invested in real estate early, when prices were low. :D

Gaile Gray: No plans for an auction house at this time.

Gaile Gray: There is a bug right now. DoA will be fixed soon. That is why the party is restricted at present.

Gaile Gray: I am told that the prizes for predictions will take 2-3 weeks.

Gaile Gray: Tha

Gaile Gray: Sorry.

Gaile Gray: Yes, the quest IS bugged. And we are working on it. Sorry for the inconvenience.

Gaile Gray: Yes, it would take you a while to get, I apologize!

Gaile Gray: No, /bug is not functional

Gaile Gray: Thank you kindly, Eridor. :)

Gaile Gray: I very much hope that a free access weekend for FoW and UW will happen — that was great!

Gaile Gray: Tournaments -- article on the website. They begin very soon.

Gaile Gray: If you have feedback on the skill changes, I strong encourage you to share with us in the fan forums.

Gaile Gray: The team will be reading all the posts. This includes issues you believe may be bugs, or even graphical issues.

Gaile Gray: Hold on, if they kick people out of the guild, that person loses the cape trim, right?

Gaile Gray: So is anyone silly enough to PAY to join a guild?

Gaile Gray: Split title for Skill Hunter is coming with Hard Mode

Gaile Gray: You're very welcome. I love the changes, too. :)

Gaile Gray: Is searing flames still needing change? Really?

Gaile Gray: If your friend is in this district, he may have been muted. It will go away.

Gaile Gray: It only applies to this district now.

Gaile Gray: It's ok, sometimes the GMs have to mute people for spamming, or for using the wrong chat.

Gaile Gray: It won't last, no penalties involved.

Gaile Gray: No death title -- too easily cheesed.

Gaile Gray: I think Searing Flames doesn't need a nerf; I agree.

Gaile Gray: I'd love to switch between pets.

Gaile Gray: I do not think that you will be able to display weapons in town in Guild Wars.

Gaile Gray: Perhaps that will be allowed in GW2, I cannot say for sure.

Gaile Gray: I believe that more changes are coming to HA. Would you like me to ask?

Gaile Gray: GM = Game Master, like a support person. I am borrowing their sign. :)

Gaile Gray: Ok, deal! BRB on HA question. *goes down hallway*

Gaile Gray: Hi, back.

Gaile Gray: Just talked to two designers. Both working on HA. And yes, there are changes, but we have no timeline, sorry.

Gaile Gray: No plans for more language districts at this time, sorry.

Gaile Gray: I don't have any news about the Vanquisher title quite yet.

Gaile Gray: XP title appeals to me, but whether that comes in GW I cannot be sure.

Gaile Gray: I wish I could help with account problems, but I have so much in which I'm involved, I just can't.

Gaile Gray: I love our Support Team, though, and I know they'll help you!

Gaile Gray: Both the US and Euro teams are simply some of the best people ever.

Gaile Gray: Yes, we have some bugs right now, and some areas are causing crashes or are not accessible.

Gaile Gray: We are aware of the issues and lots of people are working on them.

Gaile Gray: Changing pets, while keeping others, is a cool idea. I do not know if that is planned.

Gaile Gray: You can submit in a number of langauges -- Support has people in about 8 languages.

Gaile Gray: Go to the guild wars site, click Support, and choose a language. Thank you for writing!


 * Gaile crashed.

Gaile Gray: Hi. Sorry, I had a crash, too.

Gaile Gray: I will go talk to QA and see what's up. I can tell you that some keys have issues.

Gaile Gray: You will not be charged for a use, so you will not lose the key. But it may not allow you to use it.

Gaile Gray: QA is working on it. :)

Gaile Gray: Thanks, Albireo.

Gaile Gray: Yes, I know, the maps are having issues. It's a bug, and it's being looked on.

Gaile Gray: One area is not allowing you to enter, we do realize that, unless you use hench or heroes

Gaile Gray: I need to go to a meeting, but before I do...

Gaile Gray: If you would like to help us test Hero Battles, please go to the Guild Wars Wiki and read Gaile News.

Gaile Gray: And send an application, quick!:)

Gaile Gray: Sorry, not Hero Battles!

Gaile Gray: Automated Tournament!!

Gaile Gray: It's the whole system. Very cool.

Gaile Gray: Rhea, very cute, are you sure?

Gaile Gray: Nah, you keep. :)

Gaile Gray: Two minds think alike. :)

Gaile Gray: No bunny minipet, but yes, Easter-related, spring-related items. This weekend.

Gaile Gray: Starting Friday at Noon Pacific.


 * Gaile left. She came back later, after an update fixed the crash bugs.

Gaile Gray: Hello, guys.

Gaile Gray: Interesting story: There is one set of armor that got a bug. And whenever that poor person tried to log...

Gaile Gray: ...he broke things. : )

Gaile Gray: So, he's all fixed, as I understand it.

Gaile Gray: And I believe that HA has been repaired.

Gaile Gray: How does that Glad helm look?

Gaile Gray: I don't know if the keys are repaired yet. Let me check

Gaile Gray: Yes, we're going to amend the way that templates are shared.

Gaile Gray: Only thing I know is what you know, via the update notes. Soul Reaping was amended, it is true.

Gaile Gray: And based on yesterday's reaction, I know that some players are concerned.

Gaile Gray: I'd suggest a forum thread to voice the issues that you feel will come from the change.

Gaile Gray: But keep it productive and non-flamey, please. :)

Gaile Gray: Thanks, AG.

Gaile Gray: TY, Alice.

Gaile Gray: Yes, I agree, we should have Xunlai Appreciation Day!:)

Gaile Gray: Pretty!

Gaile Gray: Very festive.)

Gaile Gray: Ok, Fred, you ankle biter, you! Back with you, out comes Siege Turtle.:)

Gaile Gray: Wait, how many did you have???

Gaile Gray: That was amazing!:_

Gaile Gray: I mean :)

Gaile Gray: Yes, Augury Rock does seem slated to change.

Gaile Gray: I believe that at least some of the crash bugs are repaired. The team continues to work on it.

Gaile Gray: G2 is doing well. She's napping beside me in her little Space Station cage. :)

Gaile Gray: It's a long time until we walk about GW2 as far as particular gameplay modes.

Gaile Gray: We will be sure to provide info when it's available, of course.

Gaile Gray: I believe that the Easter items will be available starting at Noon Pacific on Friday.

Gaile Gray: 19:00 GMT

Gaile Gray: I had a Warsteiner this week.:)

Gaile Gray: Fine beer, in my opinion.

Gaile Gray: Unertl, I will write that down.

Gaile Gray: No details on HoM today. The designers are SO busy with this update.

Gaile Gray: I will ask if James can write us a Dev Update soon!

Gaile Gray: Hard Mode this month, I believe.

Gaile Gray: Ship, I think those are too valuable.

Gaile Gray: Hmmmm... can you go back and finish it again, Ship?

Gaile Gray: I mean... is there a way to go through it again to get the credit? Oh, yes, I know it's difficult.:(

Gaile Gray: No news on barbershops or auction houses.

Gaile Gray: Buenas dias.:)

Gaile Gray: No, I'm not your imagination. I'm a well-crafted bot. :D

Gaile Gray: Ship, I know that mission is very tough. Have you a guild to help?

Gaile Gray: Oh, we should have a graphical link to GWW! Oh my goodness! Gaile Gray: Let me send an email, for goodness sake!:)

Gaile Gray: Sorry, was talking to a programmer.

Gaile Gray: I believe that underworld is repaired. Let me inquire.

Gaile Gray: Sorry, Ship. :)

Gaile Gray: I cannot see us offering 40 kinds of armour per profession. That would take a long long time to create!

Gaile Gray: TY, Lyssas Spear

Gaile Gray: I think that the favor system is under scrutiny, but I don't know much more than that.

Gaile Gray: Just checked with QA and yes, you can enter UW now.

Gaile Gray: I don't know about the mechanics of Soul Reaping, and I'm sure the skill balancer will read posts, if you make them.

Gaile Gray: As to why it applies to spirits, I cannot say. But they will know.

Gaile Gray: No, you will not be able to move your GW characters to GW2.

Gaile Gray: Read PC Gamer for details of how you will carry over a "heritage" to the new account.

Gaile Gray: Yes, shamless plug for PC Gamer. Why not? They have the info.:)

Gaile Gray: We are focused, nearly entirely, on GW:EN

Gaile Gray: Hard Mode is coming within this month.

Gaile Gray: Solo Farming is between you and the monsters.:)

Gaile Gray: I have the article in front of me: 4 pages about GW:EN

Gaile Gray: TY Aardan.

Gaile Gray: I have not heard of any announcement about new professions for GW:EN. Let me ask if we have info on that.

Gaile Gray: BRB

Gaile Gray: Hi, back.

Gaile Gray: I asked James, and GW:EN is for your existing characters, at Level 20. It's high end content.

Gaile Gray: Therefore, there will be no new professions.

Gaile Gray: I do not know — we do not yet know — about pets for GW:EN

Gaile Gray: My fault, Sylvion. Let me mosey to my newly-increased vault. *ahem*

Gaile Gray: Thanks, Basher!

Gaile Gray: I have not heard of guild storage for GW:EN. I do not expect it, personally.

Gaile Gray: I would say that this may be something more appropriate for GW2, but again, I cannot say for certain.

Gaile Gray: Thanks, Luzi.

Gaile Gray: I think that we're doing a lot to try to focus on both PvP and PvE with skills and other updates.

Gaile Gray: Tournament prizes = 2-3 weeks, I'm told.

Gaile Gray: Ok, I see. So you want nudity in the next game, huh? So we can all point and laugh? :D

Gaile Gray: HA is being worked on by two designers. We're not even close to finished yet.

Gaile Gray: There is a Rank 15 emote planned. Is it finished yet? I truly don't know.

Gaile Gray: TY Brian

Gaile Gray: No, to play GW:EN you will not have to complete the previous games again.

Gaile Gray: You will come into GW:EN with your Level 20 ascended characters, as I recall the details.

Gaile Gray: It gives you a lot to do, as players have asked, after the end game.

Gaile Gray: Equipment transfer, no. Means to give an inheritance to your new chars, yes.

Gaile Gray: And I don't have the details just yet on Hall of Monuments. I am sorry.

Gaile Gray: Oh, that's an interesting question! Where DO you go after end game. Is it the dungeons instead of Droks?

Gaile Gray: I will ask.

Gaile Gray: We will be having events, and other updates, prior to GW2.

Gaile Gray: I don't have the details, but yes, the design team is looking at Mesmers in a PvE context.

Gaile Gray: TY, Lethal.:)

Gaile Gray: The skill system for GW:EN will remain as you're accustomed to playing in GW

Gaile Gray: I have not seen concept art for the Great Destroyer. I will ping Daniel for that.

Gaile Gray: But perhaps that will be top secret until release.:)

Gaile Gray: Wow, a PvPer who approves of me? Thanks a lot!:)

Gaile Gray: I have a few PvPers who are ... less than approving. :D :D

Gaile Gray: You know what, I cannot make gold, items, levels... I'm 100% legit.

Gaile Gray: Oh goodness, fruitcake for my title! Thanks, Glacier Lynx!

Gaile Gray: You need to read the forums for info on Soul Reaping. But first, I need to see your posts so we can respond.

Gaile Gray: If the update notes did not explain it, I may be able to get more info for you

Gaile Gray: TY Ele

Gaile Gray: I would like a sing emote, too! I will ask Rebecca if her team could make one.

Gaile Gray: I only learned of Munster today. I wish I were going.:( :(:(

Gaile Gray: Ish Liebe Deutschland.:)

Gaile Gray: ICH, I mean

Gaile Gray: We will have HvH very soon in ATS

Gaile Gray: TY Titan.

Gaile Gray: HvH = Hero versus Hero battles. Essentially 1v1

Gaile Gray: :)

Gaile Gray: We have never had a forum. I don't know that we will. Do you feel that we should?

Gaile Gray: You're welcome for the new storage, thanks for your kind remarks.

Gaile Gray: As to other-hand off-hands, I haven't heard of changes, it would be a ton of work to change hands.

Gaile Gray: All those animations, all those idles...

Gaile Gray: HA is still a work in progress.

Gaile Gray: This was a huge update, but we're still working on more.

Gaile Gray: Thanks, SM.

Gaile Gray: Jumping in PvP? Well, I imagine so, since the engine will serve the entire game.

Gaile Gray: I think that /favor would be a nice command. I've not see it on a list, but I'll ask again

Gaile Gray: Hard Mode in April.

Gaile Gray: That's this month. :)

Gaile Gray: I love that prank, too. It was sorta fun having a guy char, but he startled me every time I walked out of the crowd.

Gaile Gray: Remember, there is a way you can help, if you're interested. We're doing testing. See GWW for info.

Gaile Gray: Guild Wars Wiki

Gaile Gray: I don't know about storage for GW:EN

Gaile Gray: You will not carry over hundreds of skills to GW2.

Gaile Gray: Yes,I think obvious, too

Gaile Gray: Funny you should ask about farming.

Gaile Gray: Andrew and I were just talking about all this storage space.

Gaile Gray: And saying "We should go farm stuff to fill it up!" :)

Gaile Gray: We know of at least five races for GW2:

Gaile Gray: Norn, Charr, Sylvari, Asura, and Human.

Gaile Gray: Well, technically speaking, human was not mentioned, but I'm assuming.

Gaile Gray: Thanks again, Eridor.:)

Gaile Gray: As I said, I can't spawn gold, and I surely don't have 100 plat to give you. Sorry 'bout that.

Gaile Gray: Mesmers are being looked at by design. That's all I know. Mostly with an eye to PvE

Gaile Gray: Ectos, huh? Let me check.

Gaile Gray: I have, literally, ONE Ecto. And no, you may not have it. :)

Gaile Gray: TY, Tamori.

Gaile Gray: It's my first one.

Gaile Gray: Sorry, working on setting up test accounts, I got distracted.

Gaile Gray: Skill hunter titles will be split with Hard Mode. Hard Mode is this month.

Gaile Gray: Oh, tell your father "hi" for me. I'm 108.

Gaile Gray: Yes, it's a bit chaotic. That's true.:)

Gaile Gray: TY, John. :)

Gaile Gray: Oh, that's a good question: I do not know if all races will be able to create all professions in GW2!

Gaile Gray: It almost makes sense that they could not, eh?

Gaile Gray: I wonder -- I suppose that dwarves _could_ be a race but I've not seen that as a fact

Gaile Gray: Yes, I saw the list of 2nd Birthday presents, and no, I cannot say yet because it's a surprise.

Gaile Gray: Designers like surprises.:)

Gaile Gray: The point is, Dwarves have a role in GW. Robots do n ot. :D

Gaile Gray: No, the races in GW2 will have different abilities and attributes.

Gaile Gray: There is a very large document with a ton of info on Automated Tournaments on the website now.

Gaile Gray: Pulished at Noon today. <6 hours ago.

Gaile Gray: It's a bit early to say what system specs will be for GW2, but I know we will keep it reasonable.

Gaile Gray: Interesting question,b ut I don

Gaile Gray: But I don't know if races will have attributes outside professions. I suspect they will have many things that...

Gaile Gray:... will make them unique.

Gaile Gray: No, I will not be at GC 2007.:(

Gaile Gray: Nor Munster.:(

Gaile Gray: Glacier, you've already been more than generous!

Gaile Gray: For GW2,I think I Iike the idea of instancing and persistent most of all.

Gaile Gray: Thanks, Glacier Lynx.:)

Gaile Gray: No, I play Guild Wars.

Gaile Gray: It's ok, lots of people do. My heart's in this game.

Gaile Gray: Apply for the testing today! Go to the Guild Wars Wiki and look up the ATS Testing!

Gaile Gray: GW:EN doesn't have a release date yet.

Gaile Gray: I did mention that you guys (some of you anyway) had expressed an interest in possibly having...

Gaile Gray:... a Collector's Edition for GW:EN. They said they'd definitely consider it!

Gaile Gray: I've heard nothing about houses in GW:EN

Gaile Gray: Nor HoRses, either.:)

Gaile Gray: TY, Ranuud

Gaile Gray: I don't see guns. I do note, though, that Sam there has a cannon.

Gaile Gray: He's my Siege Turtle.:)

Gaile Gray: Let me find a link for you.

Gaile Gray: http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Gaile_New#.5BDev_Update.5D_Become_an_ATS_Tester.21_--_03_April_2007

Gaile Gray: Whoa, that's a long URL!

Gaile Gray: Go to www.wiki.guildwars.com.

Gaile Gray: Click Gaile News

Gaile Gray: Item No. 2.

Gaile Gray: I don't know about other connections between GW and GW2. Your name, of course.

Gaile Gray: Perhaps others. Principal is the Hall of Monuments, of course.

Gaile Gray: TY John

Gaile Gray: Thanks, Basher, I had never even seen that before. :)

Gaile Gray: What, you thought I was a guy!?

Gaile Gray: Gail - Welsh for Father's Beloved Daughter, or something like that.

Gaile Gray: What serf-respecting GUY would be called "daughter." :D

Gaile Gray: I will click an NPC and test that glitch.

Gaile Gray: No glitch for me.

Gaile Gray: Oh, well, there IS a small pause, like .5 second.

Gaile Gray: But my system is also pretty low-end.

Gaile Gray: Xunlai will be back in a few weeks to hand out prizes.

Gaile Gray: You will not port your account to GW2, so of course you will be able to access GW with it.

Gaile Gray: Two accounts, separate and accessible as you desire.

Gaile Gray: Well, wait, you have to buy the game, of course. ;P

Gaile Gray: Thanks, Baron.

Gaile Gray: Or not. :)

Gaile Gray: Oh, full inventory.:)

Gaile Gray: New PvP?

Gaile Gray: The testing involves getting set up by 12:30, meaning 19:30,I believe.

Gaile Gray: It may work, though!

Gaile Gray: I have not heard that any race would be underpowered, no.

Gaile Gray: You mean, as in intentionally designed to be less desirable? No, we'd not do that.

Gaile Gray: Thanks, SWIZ

Gaile Gray: Yes, I saw that name. It's ok, I think, in the context?

Gaile Gray: Thanks, Daiki

Gaile Gray: No idea about new AB maps. Nothing I've heard leads me to believe they're coming, but I don't know all on that.

Gaile Gray: That is a question I've been meaning to ask, if GW:EN will have char slots.

Gaile Gray: I need to catch Mike O'Brien on that, but he's not at his desk.

Gaile Gray: Thanks, Charlotte.

Gaile Gray: It's something that is asked for often, but I don't know of any firm plans for an auction house

Gaile Gray: I believe I read that GW2 will not be click to move.

Gaile Gray: As I mentioned earlier, it's very early yet to know about professions and their ties to races.

Gaile Gray: Thanks, Justin. I will share with Froggie.

Gaile Gray: The Hero Battle system is something that allows PvP on a whole new level.

Gaile Gray: And allows us to give rewards.

Gaile Gray: I feel pretty sure that the ATS will have a place in GW2, yes.

Gaile Gray: Thanks, Jamie.

Gaile Gray: We will continue to support GW, after GW2, yes. We love the game and will keep involved.

Gaile Gray: Thanks, Spaniard.

Gaile Gray: Me? I'm Community Relations Manager for ArenaNet. We made Guild Wars. :)

Gaile Gray: That means I talk to players, and to the rest of the team, and act as a pipeline for info!

Gaile Gray: No word on AB, sorry

Gaile Gray: I have not heard a single word about a weekend for CW:EN. I think it's early yet.

Gaile Gray: There most certainly IS a weekend event.

Gaile Gray: The Scribe will tell you the details. See www.guildwars.com

Gaile Gray: Yes, it involves chocolate. :)

Gaile Gray: TY John

Gaile Gray: For GW:EN I very much believe that combat will be as it is now

Gaile Gray: Body size, I don't know about. GW2 is a long way away, really

Gaile Gray: If there are continuing glitches to today's update, please let us know in a fan forum.

Gaile Gray: GM means game master, yes. I borrow their sign. :)

Gaile Gray: Oh, heavens, a beta for GW2 is a long way away. I do not know how it will function!

Gaile Gray: Dual wielding is something that would be greatly enjoyed I think. (As you say, swords, etc.)

Gaile Gray: Maybe it'll come, I'm not sure

Gaile Gray: The GW servers will remain online, yes! We have no plans of closing them!

Gaile Gray: TY Justin

Gaile Gray: When I am not in the game, I manage the newsletter content, write emails, attend meetings, work n the wiki...

Gaile Gray: Read forums, answer more emails...;)

Gaile Gray: Nobody has it in for Necros!

Gaile Gray: Oh, thanks, Knives

Gaile Gray: Finnish magazine codes. I'll ask. Same for Spanish magazines.

Gaile Gray: The nerf for Necromancers was required for balance, from what I read.

Gaile Gray: Post, of course, if you are concerned about it. Any fan forum will do, we read them all

Gaile Gray: I'm pressing for a plushie for GW2. Collector's Edition Plushie.:)

Gaile Gray: There are thousands of servers, and backup servers behind them.

Gaile Gray: TY, Tklik Gaile Gray: Hard Mode - this month.

Gaile Gray: GW:EN — progressing well, on timeline.

Gaile Gray: No Easter body change. The treats this time are cute -- read The Scribe for details.

Gaile Gray: The Observer Mode situation will be fixed tomorrow.

Gaile Gray: TY, Magno.

Gaile Gray: Well, I need to head out to finish up some forum and email work.

Gaile Gray: But of course, I've left so suddenly lately, I've missed the conga. So yes, let's!

Gaile Gray: Click me, or someone nearby.

Gaile Gray: Hit space bar when I start.

Gaile Gray: Thanks, Mamertine

Gaile Gray: Why thank you for your graciousness.:)

Gaile Gray: Ok, Conga Time!

Gaile Gray: This is toooo fast!

Gaile Gray: I like to savour the run.:)

Gaile Gray: Oh, of course. I forgot. Hold on

Gaile Gray: Fireworks. :)

Gaile Gray: Ok, end of conga dance.:)

Gaile Gray: See you soon!

Gaile Gray: TY CC

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