User talk:Gaile Gray/Archive Game-Related Topics/March 2008

Guild Wars Running On Linux
[http://appdb.winehq.org/votestats.php Guild Wars Second!!! =D] and Guild Wars Status Rating Looks like Guild Wars is passing Gold and moving onto Platinum (no editing,hacks etc needed). I now A.net will almost never support GW in other platforms. But hey....we did it our selves and its working! GJ guys 68.151.27.108 04:08, 1 March 2008 (UTC)

Open World and Travel
A good evening from Germany to you, Gaile.

Back in January, you guys removed travel restrictions from Korean districts and gave a foresight towards a 'subsequent build' in the coming weeks.

So, I would like to ask you how far your progress on removing restrictions to the Taiwanese and Japanese districts is at the moment, and whether we are to expect said 'subsequent build' anytime soon now.

Thank you for your kindest of interests on this matter, Gaile!


 * - Dantana  [[Image:User_Dantana_Signature.png|User_talk:Dantana]] 19:04, 13 March 2008 (UTC)
 * Guten tag, Dantana. That is a very good question, and I have sent an email this very evening to see if I can learn more to share with you. Thanks you for asking, and I hope to have an answer very soon. -- Gaile [[Image:User gaile_2.png| ]] 05:16, 14 March 2008 (UTC)
 * Just an update on this: There is no set date for the expansion of the open travel element of the game. When that info is available, we'll be sure to share it with everyone. -- Gaile [[Image:User gaile_2.png| ]] 03:54, 16 March 2008 (UTC)
 * Thank you, I greatly appreciate your aid. It's a bit unfortunate though, I've been really anticipating these changes for a while now. Well, onward with patience!
 * - Dantana  [[Image:User_Dantana_Signature.png|User_talk:Dantana]] 09:53, 16 March 2008 (UTC)

PlayOnLinux
Found this PlayOnLinux- thought it might interest those who have asked about linux support in the past - elviondale  (tahlk) 01:51, 14 March 2008 (UTC)


 * O_O just what I needed TY. See Gaile while A.net may never support Linux, we (the community) can try to make it work. And its working! =D 68.151.27.108 02:10, 14 March 2008 (UTC)
 * Interesting! -- Gaile [[Image:User gaile_2.png| ]] 05:12, 14 March 2008 (UTC)


 * See also transgaming/cedega, I've used it in the past and it's pretty good. --Tankity Tank 08:30, 14 March 2008 (UTC)

Background Screen
hey Gaile i was wondering why cant we pick our background log in screen? I dont know about you but since GW:EN is the end of GW (untill 2009 when GW2 comes out) the snowy hill that your character stands on is gonna get a little old...
 * It been said that with each new login screen, new technology has been introduced, making it impossible to go backward.--Pyron Sy 01:27, 21 March 2008 (UTC)

well i think they should do somthing because im really startin to hate that hill >.<
 * I'm waiting for someone to make a texmod mod where that hill turns to sand dunes... I always wanted an augury rock-style login screen - elviondale  (tahlk) 19:20, 21 March 2008 (UTC)
 * ya but some people cant use texmod (like me):(...which sucks because it looks like were gonna be stuck with the same old snowy hill for a long time *sigh* :(67.191.211.246 22:21, 23 March 2008 (UTC)


 * Would be nice but, theres so much coding to do. Let them focus on GW2. Plus thats kinda the reason textmod was made --Dom inator Matrix  22:54, 23 March 2008 (UTC)
 * I'd like to add that one of my favorite features of Guild Wars has always been the beautiful loader screen. I truly miss the loader from Prophecies, from Factions (my favorite), and Nightfall.  I would simply love for there to be an option to offer the old loader screens, and allow users to choose when they log in.  Particularly with the new "Hide UI" option, it would make perfect sense to have 4 beautiful "screen savers" available instead of just one.  Gaile, has anyone considered this?  If it could get mentioned to the dev team, I'd really appreciate it! -- GenXer 21:55, 27 March 2008 (UTC)

Pyron Sy has an excellent memory. *thumbs up* The fact is, each log-in screen offered new or improved features, and therefore, offering a choice based on the past log-in screens just isn't possible. However, choice is a lovely idea, and options are a terrific concept. I've talked with players about other suggestions that may be possible someday, such as having a choice not of the log-in mechanics, but simply of backgrounds, or perhaps even of having a choice of music, since Jeremy Soule rules and I'd love to be able to pull from his catalogue of music.

I cannot say that any of this is possible, nor that it would be reasonable to offer for Guild Wars 2. But what if, someday, Guild Wars 2 has grown, and we can choose the art, as you're asking to choose for the imagery of Guild Wars? We all like to dream, and shared dreams are even richer, so I'm happy to join this discussion. (Even while, I must caution, I am speaking strictly as a player.) :) -- Gaile 04:29, 29 March 2008 (UTC)

I for one would not mind having the old campfire loginscreen back :) I really loved that one ;) -- Maya 14:36, 29 March 2008 (UTC)
 * I think its a wonderful idea, being able to choose backgrounds and music for the login screens. With each new campaign and the expansion, the login screen's visuals and audio have kept current, and I still remember the change from Nightfall to Eye of the North (unfortunately I can barely recall those of Factions and Prophecies, although I've been playing since the beginning). Being welcomed by new visuals and audio after new content has been great, however I've always thought it was a shame that new players and old could not choose to view the old login themes (I refer to the combination of backgrounds and music that graced past login screens, not the login screen itself which always must be up to date). Perhaps a drop down menu could someday be implemented in the login screen UI, allowing the user to choose between the latest, current theme and past themes such as Prophecies, Factions etc. or even a couple of dropdowns allowing users to mix and match backgrounds and music (just imagine Eye of the North's background with Faction's music).

Ecto Drops
Lately when i was in UW, i noticed that ectoes suddenly stopped dropping, but it wasn't for just one try, but for about 3 times, then i gave up and decided to come here... What is happening? Was i getting too much drops so it stopped or is it some change or bug? I really need some advice or help here so if you know anything about this please tell me.Jerry 20:49, 27 March 2008 (UTC)
 * The drops are randomised and it's possible that no ectos drop for a few runs. Nothing to worry, this happens now and then when you get unlucky. -- [[Image:User Gem sig.png|Gem]] (gem / talk) 20:51, 27 March 2008 (UTC)
 * Thanks, i'm going to make a few more tries then see if you are right. ...lets hope you are...Jerry 07:35, 28 March 2008 (UTC)
 * I agree with Gem that this is likely simply the "random" quality of drops. I mean, I remember trying again and again (and again!) for a certain bow, and when I finally got it, I got another one not that long afterwards. If you're going for the "glow-y hands" or other high-end objective, as I am, it does take a lot of ectos or other valuable drops. But, like me, you may not be in a hurry, and I'm sure you'll reach you goal in time. So don't give up, and best of luck, Jerry! -- Gaile [[Image:User gaile_2.png| ]] 04:15, 29 March 2008 (UTC)
 * It wasn't Stoneherder's Flatbow, was it? -- Dashface [[Image:User_Dashface.png]] 11:12, 29 March 2008 (UTC)
 * Oooo I love that bow. I bought it for 5k the night it started dropping and then it dropped for me the very next run- I had 2 within 24 hours of it appearing! - elviondale  (tahlk) 14:12, 29 March 2008 (UTC)
 * Actually, no, I don't have that bow yet. I remembered after I wrote my comment that it was a green for my Paragon -- The Darksong -- that I doubled up. I really wanted that spear and then I had two. :) -- Gaile [[Image:User gaile_2.png| ]] 17:38, 29 March 2008 (UTC)
 * If it all about luck then I wont the lottery when I had 5 in one trip =) Biz 21:48, 29 March 2008 (UTC)
 * You're not the only one who's been unlucky, for all the hours/days/months I've spent BBQing raptors, I have yet to get the drop that I most want. So yeah, some people are just unlucky! Like ME! My friends who have tried it for a couple of days have had a chance to get 2 or more and me, still none but I don't mind, it will be mine. Eventually. Hahaha. Renin 02:29, 30 March 2008 (UTC)
 * Its obviously because of the recent update. =P-Warior kronos 23:48, 30 March 2008 (UTC)
 * My raptor drops? Never gotten any ever since before farming them became popular so no it wasn't because of any recent updates. My luck just stinks. hahah. Renin 06:18, 31 March 2008 (UTC)

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