We are a very small team. The more skins we made, the less stuff we could make in the Box. So we settled for a minimal set, with plans to add to it with each new World we release. I love Engies and I wish we could have served them and Thieves better this time around, but had to make some tough choices.
Thats really sad to hear for us engies, but understandable :/
Though maybe next time you can work on pistols or rifles first instead of say..shields?
Although… that rises a question of what kind of bullets would a 8-bit themed gun fire. I don’t even know if they have the tech to change weapon projectiles based on skin, presumably yes since unicorn bow is a thing.
Although… that rises a question of what kind of bullets would a 8-bit themed gun fire. I don’t even know if they have the tech to change weapon projectiles based on skin, presumably yes since unicorn bow is a thing.
I imagine it would be some sort of retro gun shots like this
We are a very small team. The more skins we made, the less stuff we could make in the Box. So we settled for a minimal set, with plans to add to it with each new World we release. I love Engies and I wish we could have served them and Thieves better this time around, but had to make some tough choices.
Just wanted to say that as an Engineer it kind of sucks there’s no real reward I can get out of this event but I still want to play more of it, so that should tell you how much fun I had with it. I really hope you folks get to make more.
Completely neglecting an entire class for this content is inexcusable, regardless of the reason.
I have to agree with this. I’ve finished it once, but I probably won’t ever do it again since there is nothing for me in it.
EDIT: But, I guess it is april fools. So, april fools to all of you engies out there lol.
He just said they were going to release more skins with each world. So you’ll just be giving yourself less time to get them once they are released if you stop now.
Completely neglecting an entire class for this content is inexcusable, regardless of the reason.
I have to agree with this. I’ve finished it once, but I probably won’t ever do it again since there is nothing for me in it.
EDIT: But, I guess it is april fools. So, april fools to all of you engies out there lol.
He just said they were going to release more skins with each world. So you’ll just be giving yourself less time to get them once they are released if you stop now.
The question is when is that going to happen? Days, Weeks, Months?
The question is when is that going to happen? Days, Weeks, Months?
They have the platform now, so creating additional content for it will be notably faster by comparison… so if there is another release (which by the sounds of it depends largely on us), then it will be done in significantly shorter time than the initial release (of which we have no real time frame for obviously, but we know what kind of content Josh Foreman worked on previously, so it is possible to guess).
Colin also said that this is kinda like an extra living story update which you can read as it is not delaying Flame and Frost, which means the people working on this probably have nothing slated for them to move on to immediately afterwards either because they were not involved in f.ex. living story. Which means that if we the community really want rifle and other skins, then we have a realistic chance of influencing the future of this.
Thanks for the excellent news, Josh. You guys have done an amazing job! This is by far my favorite event/dungeon thus far, hehe. Are we going to see more worlds later in the month then, I hope?
We are a very small team. The more skins we made, the less stuff we could make in the Box. So we settled for a minimal set, with plans to add to it with each new World we release. I love Engies and I wish we could have served them and Thieves better this time around, but had to make some tough choices.
i am sorry but to me as player that sounds just as excuse and very insulting.
basicaly it sounds like you saying for some classes there is no reason 2 do the new content cuz you will get nothing for your class from it anyway… really sounds unfair
Completely neglecting an entire class for this content is inexcusable, regardless of the reason.
I have to agree with this. I’ve finished it once, but I probably won’t ever do it again since there is nothing for me in it.
EDIT: But, I guess it is april fools. So, april fools to all of you engies out there lol.
He just said they were going to release more skins with each world. So you’ll just be giving yourself less time to get them once they are released if you stop now.
Eh, that doesn’t really fly honestly. In terms of weapon selection, engineer was purposefully made very limited. Taking that into consideration, one of our two possible weapons should be available.
We are a very small team. The more skins we made, the less stuff we could make in the Box. So we settled for a minimal set, with plans to add to it with each new World we release. I love Engies and I wish we could have served them and Thieves better this time around, but had to make some tough choices.
i am sorry but to me as player that sounds just as excuse and very insulting.
basicaly it sounds like you saying for some classes there is no reason 2 do the new content cuz you will get nothing for your class from it anyway… really sounds unfair
You can always get the supremely awesome backpack skin.
They had a small team who were working on this project, and they wanted it out as a fun thing for April fools. It doesn’t sound lazy to me, and I too am a player, of an Engineer no less.
Thats really sad to hear for us engies, but understandable :/
Though maybe next time you can work on pistols or rifles first instead of say..shields?
Although… that rises a question of what kind of bullets would a 8-bit themed gun fire. I don’t even know if they have the tech to change weapon projectiles based on skin, presumably yes since unicorn bow is a thing.
From what I can see, every class can use a weapon from this content (some more than others). Rangers can use the bows (I don’t think it was much work to make two different bows) and the swords, elementalists can use the staff and the scepter, thieves can use the sword, mesmers can use the sword and the staff, necromancers can use the staff, warriors can use almost everything, guardians can use the sword, staff, shield and scepter, engineers can use the shield. Some classes have less options than others (this is the same for some classes before this content) but everyone can use something.
Personally I think the skins are ugly and don’t fit into the world of Tyria at all so while I do intend to play the content, I have no intention of farming these rewards (I’d rather rewards like this be kept out of the main game for immersion reasons but I doubt many people will be running around with them, they are more of a novelty like the Wintersday ones). That doesn’t mean I don’t think there is a reason to do the new content. It’s entertaining for a short period of time for most people and there are other rewards which can be purchased.
We are a very small team. The more skins we made, the less stuff we could make in the Box. So we settled for a minimal set, with plans to add to it with each new World we release. I love Engies and I wish we could have served them and Thieves better this time around, but had to make some tough choices.
i am sorry but to me as player that sounds just as excuse and very insulting.
basicaly it sounds like you saying for some classes there is no reason 2 do the new content cuz you will get nothing for your class from it anyway… really sounds unfair
You can always get the supremely awesome backpack skin.
They had a small team who were working on this project, and they wanted it out as a fun thing for April fools. It doesn’t sound lazy to me, and I too am a player, of an Engineer no less.
I guess it also depends what you are looking for in a content update… this one seems more like a fun lighthearted experience than something super goal oriented. Sure I am bummed that there are no daggers nor guns as skins… but that detracts very little of the enjoyment of it for me. Besides if they do include new skins with future “episodes” then you could always collect the currency pre-emptively since they have no reason whatsoever to change currencies.
Personally I see it as something to do when the normal gameplay begins to wear me down, not something to really run for rewards, not to mention these rewards have a very particular style to them. If I get enough baubles for a skin nice, if not then better luck next time.
i am sorry but to me as player that sounds just as excuse and very insulting.
basicaly it sounds like you saying for some classes there is no reason 2 do the new content cuz you will get nothing for your class from it anyway… really sounds unfair
No matter how awesome you make things Arena Net, someone will aways be insulted and find it unfair, and rage. This is an awesome area with awesome gameplay, and it’s tons of fun.
I was a little sad at no axe or gun, but i just got the flame gun. And the halloween event etc didnt include a longbow, so my friend was happy to finally be able to get one for his ranger. All in all, the gamemode is so awesome and the skins are really really nice for those who can use em. Overall, i’m having a great time so all is good.
Didn’t want to sound ungrateful or anything as I really appreciate these fun extras that ANet gives us, but I just find it unfortunate that none of the extra events (to my knowledge) had a full set of weapon skins. So every time there’s temporary content someone’s character is going to feel left out; something which would have been no issue if a full set of skins would have been available.
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Well my warrior, theif and ranger all have exotic weapons that I love for them, so no interest in getting gear for them. That leaves my engineer who can only use the backpack.
But I’m gonna play the hell out of this anyway just because it’s fun!
We are a very small team. The more skins we made, the less stuff we could make in the Box. So we settled for a minimal set, with plans to add to it with each new World we release. I love Engies and I wish we could have served them and Thieves better this time around, but had to make some tough choices.
i am sorry but to me as player that sounds just as excuse and very insulting.
basicaly it sounds like you saying for some classes there is no reason 2 do the new content cuz you will get nothing for your class from it anyway… really sounds unfair
You can always get the supremely awesome backpack skin.
They had a small team who were working on this project, and they wanted it out as a fun thing for April fools. It doesn’t sound lazy to me, and I too am a player, of an Engineer no less.
a backpack you stop seeing as soon as you equip a kit?
Cool… no, really.
When they make a kit backpack skin, THAN you can use this as an argument for engineers.
Of all professions, engineers see their backpack the LEAST you know.
Not all engineers use kits, but as a whole this prof sees all these fun backpack skins the least.
So how does this compensate for not having a pistol or rifle?
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i am sorry but to me as player that sounds just as excuse and very insulting.
basicaly it sounds like you saying for some classes there is no reason 2 do the new content cuz you will get nothing for your class from it anyway… really sounds unfair
No matter how awesome you make things Arena Net, someone will aways be insulted and find it unfair, and rage. This is an awesome area with awesome gameplay, and it’s tons of fun.
Thank you so much!
no one here is arguing with the event as a whole.
People are just a little upset that they are left out (again).
You are actually the only one who is generalising, and the only one who is complaining for the sake of complaining in his comment.
Really, not trying to be an kitten here: just look at what you’ve written and how it is only related to the topic in a general and biased manner.
Wiggely, wobbely and other wombaty wabbity creatures…
We are a very small team. The more skins we made, the less stuff we could make in the Box. So we settled for a minimal set, with plans to add to it with each new World we release. I love Engies and I wish we could have served them and Thieves better this time around, but had to make some tough choices.
i am sorry but to me as player that sounds just as excuse and very insulting.
basicaly it sounds like you saying for some classes there is no reason 2 do the new content cuz you will get nothing for your class from it anyway… really sounds unfair
I totally agree, this has been the issue with Anet and Engies since day one. They created a bad class difference, made the performance of damage disgracefully poor and now have even gone as far now to totally disregard this class for rewards in a dungeon that all should have something for them for attempting. Come on Anet, it’s time to get real and time to start admitting you are failing this class , everyone knows it and perhaps its about time for you all to look start making this class shine and more importantly , treated with as much care and importance as others. We all spend the same money here no matter what the class and that’s the bottom line.
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Weren’t engineers left out in earlier events as well, as far as getting all 3 skins they can use?
IF you guys do this because of limited resources, than at least rotate the professions that get it all.
It’s not the end of the world, but really: just plan this a bit more carefully.
At least look at what skins you didn’t offer in previous events…
Aye agreed, but I cant see what limited resources Anet is talking about. Perhaps if they explained this in better detail it would stand better but if they have a rifle/ pistol already in code format, the transformation would be little more than cosmetic. So what is this limited resource?
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This is a really underwhelming event , not including all the weapons for each class ? Very dissapointing. No daggers , no pistols and quite a few more missing. Plan better next time.
I appreciate the work done for Super Adventure Box and its content, but I’d prefer if the team releases the content once all skins are ready for the community to acquire. Right now, as an Engineer (A rifle lover on top of that), I don’t even feel the urge to acquire Bauble Bubbles. It just so happens that there are no daggers, pistols or rifle skins (As I only have a Thief and an Engineer). Please, don’t ever make us Engineers feel left out, when all of our friends are happily acquiring their Bauble Bubbles for their desired gear.
Completely neglecting an entire class for this content is inexcusable, regardless of the reason.
No class was “Completely” neglected. Even if we don’t like it, every class can use at least one super weapon skin.
I imagine they worked hard to make sure of that.
We have kits, we don’t weapon swap. The pack detaches as soon as we wear a kit so most of the time said backpack would vanish. Thankfully I use a shield but i would have liked a pistol to go with it. As for the poor rifle users, well they have nothing . It should be something that can be displayed all the time. After all warriors can have a short sword and shield to wear simultaneously, why should an engie be any different?
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My main’s an Engie, and altough I was slightly disapointed that there are no skins for a P/P or Rifle build, I’m playing this thing purely for the lulz. The minigame is fun, the chests around the world are fun, the general happiness of the people playing it is fun. I’ll collect my baubles and wait, or use them on a greatsword for my guardian norn, the blue color suits his skills :P
Gotta agree that leaving out pistol or rifle was an odd (and unfortunate) choice. Engineers get a shield (probably the most un-engineer-esque shield ever too) and a backpack (which will be covered up half the time at least). I’m thinking they should have done the weapon that is most emulated by the 8-bit generation: the pistol (duck hunt anyone?)
Since this topic was clearly about the lack of certain weapon skins, my reaction was adressing that.
But in between, just to be complete: I am not saying the whole event is bad or anything.
Some people react as if we’re saying that here. We’re not. We are merely discussing the lack of certain skins, and for me persoanlly: the way previous event skins also were limited for engineers.
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Completely neglecting an entire class for this content is inexcusable, regardless of the reason.
What?? This minigame is awesome, it’s free and I’m still finding all the secret places. I was looking for two guns for my engineer, but really I don’t care about this because I’m enjoying SAB a lot.
P.S.: Very very good job ANET.
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Not trying to make excuses here but Engineers can still use shields. I understand that that’s not a popular engi choice but at least there is SOMETHING. I wanted an axe skin for my necro but I’ll have to settle for staff.
We are a very small team. The more skins we made, the less stuff we could make in the Box. So we settled for a minimal set, with plans to add to it with each new World we release. I love Engies and I wish we could have served them and Thieves better this time around, but had to make some tough choices.
I’d settle for this answer if it was the first time these weapons were excluded, however it’s happened before.
We are a very small team. The more skins we made, the less stuff we could make in the Box. So we settled for a minimal set, with plans to add to it with each new World we release. I love Engies and I wish we could have served them and Thieves better this time around, but had to make some tough choices.
i am sorry but to me as player that sounds just as excuse and very insulting.
basicaly it sounds like you saying for some classes there is no reason 2 do the new content cuz you will get nothing for your class from it anyway… really sounds unfair
You can always get the supremely awesome backpack skin.
They had a small team who were working on this project, and they wanted it out as a fun thing for April fools. It doesn’t sound lazy to me, and I too am a player, of an Engineer no less.
a backpack you stop seeing as soon as you equip a kit?
Cool… no, really.
When they make a kit backpack skin, THAN you can use this as an argument for engineers.
Of all professions, engineers see their backpack the LEAST you know.
Not all engineers use kits, but as a whole this prof sees all these fun backpack skins the least.
So how does this compensate for not having a pistol or rifle?
So… You’re complaining you never see your backpack due to always having a kit equipped… But then say “we need a pistol/rifle!” Which you’ll see as often as the backpack…. Your logic baffles me sir…
I’m personally upset I can’t get an 8bit war horn/ torch (8 bit fire is hilarious xD) but at least I get a nice bow to play with on my ranger, a staff for my ele and a shield for my turret engi =D!
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So… You’re complaining you never see your backpack due to always having a kit equipped… But then say “we need a pistol/rifle!” Which you’ll see as often as the backpack…. Your logic baffles me sir…
step by step, shall we…
1. all classes can use the backpack skins
2. the engineer is the one class not seeing their backpack at times (when using a kit), making engineers the ones seeing the backpack the least
3. to make up for not having all their weapon skins, someone uses the argument: but hey, use the backpack. As if the backpack is some sort of cool engineer skin.
4. I say: this is no compensation at all, because engineers also see their backpack the least of all professions.
Your reply isn’t a reply to what I said. It’s a generalising remark mixing up different things said.
edit: not trying to be agressive here, just trying to answer your remark, which seems to be an assault on my logic
Wiggely, wobbely and other wombaty wabbity creatures…
You can use a shield, that’s an engineer weapon, and don’t go “oh I use p/p or rifle so that doesn’t count!” Because an axe/axe + rifle warrior would have no skins either, and the back pack IS an option.
Also, I said, that you see your weapons as much as your backpack, an if you see your backpack as little as you see your weapons why does it matter so much to have a skin you’ll hardly see?
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