ArenaNet:In-game talk/20070428

Gaile Gray & Frog Talk Saturday April 28, 2007
''Annotation: There was a bug with the festival from before where the game wasn't saving the information on players who were AFK. So after they would get disconnected, all of their progress would get lost because it hadn't been 'saved'. There wasn't a way to dupe items because trading and using the merchant force a save. They fixed the bug, but it popped up over this most recent event because someone found a way to crash the instance.''

Summary

 * Nothing new to Mesmer and Ranger buffs nor hair stylists
 * Tickets and gold were fully reset, no loss
 * Skills and characters won't move to GW2, but some "inheritance" will

Complete log
Gaile Gray: What? What's this about a new build. Looks like the old one to me! :)

Gaile Gray: George's favorite Skill? Power Napping.

Gaile Gray: So, I'd like to say a big "HUZZAH" to Mark Young, who fixed the bug. :)

Gaile Gray: Thanks again, BR..

Gaile Gray: No, but I'll send him a screenshot. ;)

Gaile Gray: The bug was related to talking to the NPC, and it's been fixed, as far as we can tell.

Gaile Gray: Yes, I believe he did wait for a lightning storm for the proper propulsion towards the clocktower.

Gaile Gray: Sorry, movie reference. :)

Gaile Gray: I would not be at all surprised to see chat in GW2. Nothing official, but it wouldn't surprised me.

Gaile Gray: Hockey— still going on. It's 2 to 2. San Jose and Detroit.

Gaile Gray: I have to think... who do I pick? Hmmmm...

Gaile Gray: Vancouver is tied with the Ducks... that's a tough one to call.

Gaile Gray: Yes, sorry about the 'Canes.

Gaile Gray: My team stank this year. :)

Gaile Gray: Shhh... don't tell: LA Kings.

Gaile Gray: You're welcome for your Aataxe — he's a good one!

Gaile Gray: Broncos do not suck. Oh, good thing I can't boot you, dude. :) :)

Gaile Gray: I have to say that there Is no way to regain the points for Lucky or Unlucky. I'm very sorry. :(

Gaile Gray: Money, yes. Gold replacement from purchases, ticket replacement that was "used" during that period.

Gaile Gray: But title gaines, there's no way to restore that. :(

Gaile Gray: Nothing on Mesmers, Nec (Soul Reaping) or please don't go there, hairstylists or gender changers. :)

Gaile Gray: No, I don't know that I have anything "new" to tell you today. I was really just hear to listen, and to ...

Gaile Gray: .. get insight into the bug that was just fixed.

Gaile Gray: Sorry, I'm not here with more meaty info. :(

Gaile Gray: Thanks, War Worce. :)

Gaile Gray: I have already addressed the lost hours, please scroll up.

Gaile Gray: Designers are considering old armours, yes.

Gaile Gray: No word on that.

Gaile Gray: just one second, talking to El Barko Rollbacks, who Is NOT a bad guy, who is trying to help.

Gaile Gray: Ok, please do!

Gaile Gray: Ok, we're going to do a little testing. To the Boardwalk!

Gaile Gray: Don't be alarmed — we're testing.

Gaile Gray: So VERY sorry. Give me a second

Gaile Gray: Guys, I'm working with Barko on this bug.

Gaile Gray: And with Mark at the office

Gaile Gray: Still testing

Gaile Gray: One more minute

Gaile Gray: No folks, you need to understand.

Gaile Gray: Barko was calling attention to a problem, he was HELPING us very greatly.

Gaile Gray: Ok, back.

Gaile Gray: We think we've solved the problem, but there's a small chance that it may creep up In the future, so...

Gaile Gray: Mark is tracking it. Don't worry, the saving of attainments, items, etc, is fixed.

Gaile Gray: If there is a crash, the most you will lose is 5 minutes

Gaile Gray: Mark, from content programming. All around great guy.

Gaile Gray: Yes, I live in Washington.

Gaile Gray: TY, Doc

Gaile Gray: We do not have the means to return points. :(

Gaile Gray: All gold, tickets, is reset, so no loss.

Gaile Gray: Very sorry about this.

Gaile Gray: Of course I know where Slovakia is. :)

Gaile Gray: I've not been there, but it looks very nice.

Gaile Gray: The bug was related to a crash of Dragon's Nest. It is fixed now

Gaile Gray: Thanks, Stoned Immacullate.

Gaile Gray: What emote? I have no emote!

Gaile Gray: Oh, I have a girl (character) who keeps my little miniatures, so I can keep them sorted.

Gaile Gray: Yes, it's hard to read. But it's worth it!

Gaile Gray: Oh, neato! The fireworks show has started!

Gaile Gray: Still working towards sweettooth.

Gaile Gray: Well, that's a help. Toffin, thanks.

Gaile Gray: Cpt Atlas, you've been more than generous, you keep! :)

Gaile Gray: We cannot change the value of gold, it's based on supply and demand

Gaile Gray: Shawn, one of our artists, got a Gwen.

Gaile Gray: I am soooo jealous.

Gaile Gray: No, there is no compensation for points. Sorry, it is simply not possible.

Gaile Gray: Nein. :(

Gaile Gray: We cannot compensate because we don't have the data, because the data was not saved, you see?

Gaile Gray: I agree — I wish we did not have repeats for chat — it does increase the spam

Gaile Gray: That's interesting! Happy birthday. One of my associates, Andrew, is also having his birthday today.

Gaile Gray: I will give him your greetings you bet. :)

Gaile Gray: I do not have word on an extension of the event. I will let you know if I learn more

Gaile Gray: Thanks, Spirit Serenity!

Gaile Gray: Me? I'm 108. How old are you?

Gaile Gray: Well, it's true that the cupcakes will be dropping until 11:59 on Monday.

Gaile Gray: But extending the full event? Let's see what the powers that be say to that.:D

Gaile Gray: Ot

Gaile Gray: Not that they got an email about it or anything. ;)

Gaile Gray: "gasp! Give up this account? I couldn't! I have my beloved characters and items here!

Gaile Gray: Including a newly-scrubbed inventory. :D

Gaile Gray: Thanks, Doc of Night. (Cute name)

Gaile Gray: I was fortunate to receive a mini pig, so I'm good, thanks.

Gaile Gray: TY Rosilia. Ahh, my aunt is named Rosella. :)

Gaile Gray: This is just 15K from Granite Citadel. Studded Leather.

Gaile Gray: Yes, Dragon Nest for me!

Gaile Gray: I have 9 accounts, yes

Gaile Gray: Well, I have accounts for Korea, Taiwan, Japan, and Europe...

Gaile Gray: I have accounts for visiting, like this one, and playing, like others. :)

Gaile Gray: :)

Gaile Gray: GG.

Gaile Gray: Sorry, I was a little distracted. :)

Gaile Gray: GG!

Gaile Gray: I don't know about an item mall. That seems another name for an auction house. :)

Gaile Gray: Yes, Happy Birthday Guild Wars! (And all of you, too, if you've been here since day one!)

Gaile Gray: Thank you Marin. :)

Gaile Gray: 50,000 points? In a few hours? Allow me to express my skepticism. :)

Gaile Gray: Remember, there were some bugs, but all GOLD and all TICKETS were restored. You lost nothing.

Gaile Gray: Oh, phew, 5K. :)

Gaile Gray: TY, Rosilia

Gaile Gray: I do appreciate that those who lose time, or title points, have lost, and we're very sorry for that.

Gaile Gray: We need to say more about Hall of Monuments, yes

Gaile Gray: Inventory problems on my end, I bet.

Gaile Gray: Never had one, no.

Gaile Gray: It's the storage issue. I need Xunlai again.

Gaile Gray: It's very nice to meet you, too.

Gaile Gray: TY, First Sunspear.

Gaile Gray: Hall of Monuments — we hope to have a dev chat soon, and I hope we can get some answers then. :)

Gaile Gray: Skills and characters won't move to GW2, no. But some"inheritance" will.

Gaile Gray: I don't know what I mean by

Gaile Gray: "inheritance" because I don't have the details myself, either.'

Gaile Gray: HOM is a mystery to me, too!

Gaile Gray: TY, DSR

Gaile Gray: I don't think well be adding a minigame island, but I can ask.

Gaile Gray: I think Koss is a pro whatever he wants to be. He's my fave. :)

Gaile Gray: Oh, but I'm fond of Zhed, too. :)

Gaile Gray: Sorry, phone

Gaile Gray: Back.

Gaile Gray: I have an announcement to make, and I need your help to pass It along.

Gaile Gray: We are extending the Guild Wars Second Birthday Party for a full day. It will now end at 11:59 PM Pacific on Monday.

Gaile Gray: No, no the cupcake drop was extended — this is the whole event. :)

Gaile Gray: Hey, don't thank me, thank the team for making it possible.

Gaile Gray: Especially Mark Young and Mike O'Brien. :)

Gaile Gray: :)

Gaile Gray: TY, Plip

Gaile Gray: Yes, a celebratory conga is in order!!

Gaile Gray: Click me, then hit spacebar to join the conga

Gaile Gray: Hold on

Gaile Gray: Better ambience with fireworks. :)

Gaile Gray: This spot is good for the fireworks show.

Gaile Gray: TY again.

Gaile Gray: I am about, ok... let me check my title.

Gaile Gray: 529

Gaile Gray: I think Froggie is sacked out — exhausted from his trip to SJM- '-)

Gaile Gray: I'm a straight Ranger with heavy Monk underleanings.

Gaile Gray: Pet, bow skills, and some healing. :)

Gaile Gray: No, no gender changing NPC will be implemented into the game.

Gaile Gray: Yes, my Mending Spike is unequalled throughout PvP. ;)

Gaile Gray: Shhh, don't tell, though. I love watching those teams go "What was that!?"

Gaile Gray: No idea about FFFfng. I can ask but I've not heard of any impending changes

Gaile Gray: What I'm hearing is that if we worry about a little clipping, or fixing hair, we'll have less content in GW:EN.

Gaile Gray: We fix important issues, and small ones as we can, but our view is forward, for the most part

Gaile Gray: Thanks, Aeron

Gaile Gray: Details are important, but an important detail is "fixed hair or more armour sets?"

Gaile Gray: With priorities, can you see that one is far more significant than the other-?

Gaile Gray: No, no testing of GW:EN yet.

Gaile Gray: No hat this weekend, this isn't a full holiday event, but a mini-event

Gaile Gray: I need to go write up a news post and get the word out about the extension.

Gaile Gray: For those of you who lost Lucky/Unlucky Points, I hope that this extension is a good will gesture you'll like.

Gaile Gray: Yes, On GWW first, you bet!

Gaile Gray: Thanks so much for the nice visit, you guys.

Gaile Gray: Will see you later, I hope.