Guild Wars 2

I’ve always thought that an in game tomb of knowledge would fit very well into a game like Guild Wars 2. It’s not a new idea of course and has been done in other games like WAR.

I’m thinking a very artistic look like the game, so lovely painted illustrations and little pencil sketches in the margins, almost like its a real journal of your exploits across the world.

What sections would it have?

Places of interest
Animals – with attacks, sub groups, behaviour and locations. You could even make it so the more you fight them the more information you gleen.
Factions.
Skill combos – so as you sample or trigger one you have a record.
Boss fights – location
Dungeons – you could then track which explore paths you had gone down and even how you faired.
Jumping puzzles
Mini Dungeons

I know the web has pretty much all of the above covered but imagine a beautiful leather bound book in game that you could build up like a real work of art, I’m sure the collectors among us would go nuts for the completion aspects alone.

You guys (AN) could use all the concept art you already have or even ask fans to help, I’m sure lots of people would be able to help with illustrations and drawings. I for one would give my free time.

I just think this kind of feature while not a must have would bind the truly astounding world you have created together.

Let me know what you think,

Cheers,
Genophix