Guild Wars 2

Description

Do you have passion and experience for creating repeatable epic game play experiences? ArenaNet is looking for a Game Designer to work on some exciting content and features. Candidates must have extensive game playing experience across a wide variety of genres, and be able to work using our in-house editing/scripting tools. Please note: This is not an entry level position.

With multiple gaming awards such as: 2012 Time Magazine’s #1 Game of the year, Gamespot’s PC game of the year and countless other awards to their name, this multi-award winning business employs about 300 people and is taking the MMO gaming world by storm. With 3 Million players and growing since launch, this is a fantastic opportunity to take the design team to the next level by growing Guild Wars 2 worldwide success.

Responsibilities
• Design, document, and implement content features and systems using our in house tools
• Collaborate effectively with artists, programmers, designers, and the community
• Give input on design issues

Qualifications
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to contribute creative and innovative ideas to the game
• Understanding of how game play affects the end user experience
• Experience using game level and world building tools (i.e. Neverwinter Aurora Toolset)
• Strong problem solving abilities
• Able to be a self-starter and act proactively
• Understanding of project scoping, milestones, and deliverables

Desirable
• Previous game development experience creating the following: large scale bosses and encounters, repeatable group content for a live game, large scale rewards systems, combat systems for multiple players
• Balance and iteration of end game systems and features for a live game
• Passionate player of co-operative end game group content
• Passion for Guild Wars 2 and a deep understanding its game mechanics
• Creative writing ability
• Experience with scripting languages
• Hard-core gamer with extensive experience playing games
• Experience of working within scrum teams

This is a full time on-site position at our studio in Bellevue, Washington. A casual, friendly work environment, comprehensive benefits package, a competitive salary, and more are all part of what makes ArenaNet a great place to work.

Let’s discuss what this could mean either 8 man dungeons or 25 man lets discuss.

Um…that link goes to an error. Why don’t you just state what it’s about, instead. =)

Is it the ‘Game Designer – Raid Content’ position that is open?

Ohh I thought I fixed the link ohh dear okay I will edit my OP with the posting. Did the link for convenience.

@Inculpatus: Hmm basically we can be seeing some high end dungeons that will require more members. More end game content where high end rewards are given for prestige and challenge. I know with some raids people are worried about elistism ,but I’m sure people will be helpful if they ask ya know ;3.

http://www.arena.net/

Listing for Game Designer: Raid Content under the Careers section.

I never really understand the positions they have open. Many of them seem to be already filled. Does it mean there will be two ‘Heads of X Department’? Or someone is going to lose their job?

I do notice some of the Game Design positions are new…

Inculpatus cedo.9234:

I never really understand the positions they have open. Many of them seem to be already filled. Does it mean there will be two ‘Heads of X Department’? Or someone is going to lose their job?

I do notice some of the Game Design positions are new…

Yea…hmm makes me wonder whats gonna happen now. The guild CDIs as well can mean that alot of content is down the pike maybe.

I think raid like content would be pretty great. controlled organization and difficult for large groups would be really cool. Would give me a reason to search for a guild.
Are we to really believe that there are 3 million players? Best retention rate ever.

This is really promising. Hopefully this is what the AI guy was working on.
Could be a big reason for the megaserver as well. Taking a bunch of people out of the world and putting them in an instance won’t be such a big problem now.

Perhaps it implies something about official GvGs? They might want someone experienced in larger scale combat design, and they’re also getting some CDIs going on guild halls (they mentioned one for GvG in the future). While GW1 had an 8v8 format, maybe they’d go for something larger here.

Or perhaps it just has something to do with future boss encounters. Many previous updates have included new large-scale boss encounters (i.e. jungle wurm, marionette, battle for LA, &c.), so they might just be looking to add another person who’s experienced in designing and creating scenarios of that scale.

Yamsandjams.3267:

Perhaps it implies something about official GvGs? They might want someone experienced in larger scale combat design, and they’re also getting some CDIs going on guild halls (they mentioned one for GvG in the future). While GW1 had an 8v8 format, maybe they’d go for something larger here.

Or perhaps it just has something to do with future boss encounters. Many previous updates have included new large-scale boss encounters (i.e. jungle wurm, marionette, battle for LA, &c.), so they might just be looking to add another person who’s experienced in designing and creating scenarios of that scale.

well one of the job postings were dealing with PvP so GvG would apply there more than anything and GvG is the next CDI topic to as well.

https://forum-en.gw2archive.eu/forum/game/gw2/CDI-Guilds-Logistics-and-QOL/page/6#post4399709

i will just leave this here.
raid content designer doesnt mean GvG designer.
and i dont think they need a raid content designer for open world zerg events. they can already create those events.

NoTrigger.8396:

https://forum-en.gw2archive.eu/forum/game/gw2/CDI-Guilds-Logistics-and-QOL/page/6#post4399709

i will just leave this here.
raid content designer doesnt mean GvG designer.
and i dont think they need a raid content designer for open world zerg events. they can already create those events.

Yeah, if that doesn’t tell you something nothing will.

Fernling.1729:

NoTrigger.8396:

https://forum-en.gw2archive.eu/forum/game/gw2/CDI-Guilds-Logistics-and-QOL/page/6#post4399709

i will just leave this here.
raid content designer doesnt mean GvG designer.
and i dont think they need a raid content designer for open world zerg events. they can already create those events.

Yeah, if that doesn’t tell you something nothing will.

Ehh its the official forums you take the good with the bad XP.

Raid would be really cool, but:

1. IMO. They must simply be done really well, but game shows, that theres possibilities to do it. For example, Liadri boss was interesting, and requiring much skill and effort. Doing something like this on a large scale for a guild would be great.
Anyway, everyone must have a role in the group – if some1 fails, then raid dies.

2. There should be no restrictions. If some guild want to make raid for 8 players – why not. Let them do it. They can sign up by 10, 15,20,25, or even 50 too Content should be scaled according to the number of people involved. 8 or10 would be a minimum.

Ferever.7014:

Description

Do you have passion and experience for creating repeatable epic game play experiences? ArenaNet is looking for a Game Designer to work on some exciting content and features. Candidates must have extensive game playing experience across a wide variety of genres, and be able to work using our in-house editing/scripting tools. Please note: This is not an entry level position.

With multiple gaming awards such as: 2012 Time Magazine’s #1 Game of the year, Gamespot’s PC game of the year and countless other awards to their name, this multi-award winning business employs about 300 people and is taking the MMO gaming world by storm. With 3 Million players and growing since launch, this is a fantastic opportunity to take the design team to the next level by growing Guild Wars 2 worldwide success.

Responsibilities
• Design, document, and implement content features and systems using our in house tools
• Collaborate effectively with artists, programmers, designers, and the community
• Give input on design issues

Qualifications
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to contribute creative and innovative ideas to the game
• Understanding of how game play affects the end user experience
• Experience using game level and world building tools (i.e. Neverwinter Aurora Toolset)
• Strong problem solving abilities
• Able to be a self-starter and act proactively
• Understanding of project scoping, milestones, and deliverables

Desirable
• Previous game development experience creating the following: large scale bosses and encounters, repeatable group content for a live game, large scale rewards systems, combat systems for multiple players
• Balance and iteration of end game systems and features for a live game
• Passionate player of co-operative end game group content
• Passion for Guild Wars 2 and a deep understanding its game mechanics
• Creative writing ability
• Experience with scripting languages
• Hard-core gamer with extensive experience playing games
• Experience of working within scrum teams

This is a full time on-site position at our studio in Bellevue, Washington. A casual, friendly work environment, comprehensive benefits package, a competitive salary, and more are all part of what makes ArenaNet a great place to work.

Let’s discuss what this could mean either 8 man dungeons or 25 man lets discuss.

it doesnt have to be raids (large scale content) but its good they they are looking to make interesting repeatable encounters, that work on an endgame level.

That said, im not sure its a great idea to look for people in the industry who have already done this. We know what the standard formulas for this type of gameplay are. Most would not fit/be entertaining in a GW2 framework

OMG, GW2´s engine is simply not ready for raids, only kitten to see with all these graphical effects which can´t be switched off.

And what about classbalance, condition caps, rewards? Am I supposed to bring my warrior to ascended level now?

Inculpatus cedo.9234:

I never really understand the positions they have open. Many of them seem to be already filled. Does it mean there will be two ‘Heads of X Department’? Or someone is going to lose their job?

I do notice some of the Game Design positions are new…

hard to say. It could also be there is a logical split. Like say Department X might have 2 versions one for a portion of the company working say on an expansion and on for the part working on live updates.

Dont know, just a theory.

I think raids just means World Bosses

Yeah, my guess is that they are just looking for someone to design the world bosses of new zones.

I’ve never played a game with raids, but from what I’ve heard about them I’d be interested to see how it could work in GW2.

The main thing I’ve heard against them is that a lot of people seem to see raids as synonymous with gear grind, but I assume that wouldn’t be the case here. I have no idea what the rewards could be, but I actually think it could be more interesting if they made it simply a title or something, so the focus is more on playing through the content for it’s own sake.

There was a VERY brief mention by a developer during the CDI a few weeks of “guild raids.” Hopefully this is in support of that concept.

Even if its just someone working on world boss encounters though, it’s a positive thing.

Danikat.8537:

I’ve never played a game with raids, but from what I’ve heard about them I’d be interested to see how it could work in GW2.

The main thing I’ve heard against them is that a lot of people seem to see raids as synonymous with gear grind, but I assume that wouldn’t be the case here. I have no idea what the rewards could be, but I actually think it could be more interesting if they made it simply a title or something, so the focus is more on playing through the content for it’s own sake.

Yeah, gear isnt that important. People just want to have a fun and challenges for a guilds – nothing more. The prizes can be something like a titles, minies, gold, rares, exotics, chance to drop precursor, influence, merits, etc, etc stuff. Like now… guild missions
do not give us any great reward, but its really cool to do it together with the guild. Unfortunately guild missions been very neglected :|

Also guilds cant do World Bosses – as the name says, they’re WORLD bosses. Of course, I’m not talking here about mass-guilds, which have hundreds of players online – these are not the guilds. I do not know how to call it.

It’s just someone clever at ArenaNet. They were told they can’t tell us anything so they told us with a job listing! :P

there is no reason to overreact. There is no general binding definition what a “raid” actually is. Just because other games made them time consuming and grindy does not mean you cannot create “casual” ones.

There is already stuff like this in game. Teq, Evolved Worm, some guild missions – not to mention Fractals, which in the time department dwarf a lot of raids in other games already. Does not even have to be for large groups, 8 is already done, 12 is already done in the industry. One may argue that GW2s dungeons are “raidish” content already. The only thing one could hope for is interesting mechanics instead of inflated HP bosses. But Anet has proven they can do this, they just chose the easy way out more often in the past

i wouldn’t get too excited about it.. they are probably just looking to acquire some knowledgeable employees who are done working on the draenor expansion.. expect slightly better arena net style raid content mid 2015

1. IF they are adding raids , it will be a LOOONG time before we even see something added to the game. This is anet. it took them almost 2 years to figure out healing signet needed a nerf. Development for a raid would take at least a couple years lol

2. It’s most likely going to be Guild raids, which would absolutely be a blast. More guild relating activity is a must for the longterm health of this game… If more Guilds start disbanding, this game is done. There needs to be more guild related activity, period. That’s the biggest reason gamers play MMOs – to do fun activities as a group.

Unfortuntely, anet dropped the ball when we could have something like this earlier… not saying its too late, but lets be real, we aren’t going to see any new guild related content anytime soon. development is at a snails pace for anet, unless its LS or gemstore related…

If this was to happend i could finally “sell” gw2 to my friends yey :P

Warcry.1596:

I think raids just means World Bosses

Anet has always called their World Bosses “Raids”……..
oh wait!

why would they have a jop opening for a raid content designer to make new world bosses when Anet can already create them.

Algreg.3629:

there is no reason to overreact. There is no general binding definition what a “raid” actually is. Just because other games made them time consuming and grindy does not mean you cannot create “casual” ones.

There is already stuff like this in game. Teq, Evolved Worm, some guild missions – not to mention Fractals, which in the time department dwarf a lot of raids in other games already. Does not even have to be for large groups, 8 is already done, 12 is already done in the industry. One may argue that GW2s dungeons are “raidish” content already. The only thing one could hope for is interesting mechanics instead of inflated HP bosses. But Anet has proven they can do this, they just chose the easy way out more often in the past

fractals are dungeons and why does the job opening say “large scale” when “does not even have to be for large groups” ?

Wait, werent they searching someone for this position since release? And that they have so much free space for developers already says alot about Anet as employer.

Could be to fill a position of a designer that left. People do leave their jobs, yanno.

phys.7689:

Ferever.7014:

Description

Do you have passion and experience for creating repeatable epic game play experiences? ArenaNet is looking for a Game Designer to work on some exciting content and features. Candidates must have extensive game playing experience across a wide variety of genres, and be able to work using our in-house editing/scripting tools. Please note: This is not an entry level position.

With multiple gaming awards such as: 2012 Time Magazine’s #1 Game of the year, Gamespot’s PC game of the year and countless other awards to their name, this multi-award winning business employs about 300 people and is taking the MMO gaming world by storm. With 3 Million players and growing since launch, this is a fantastic opportunity to take the design team to the next level by growing Guild Wars 2 worldwide success.

Responsibilities
• Design, document, and implement content features and systems using our in house tools
• Collaborate effectively with artists, programmers, designers, and the community
• Give input on design issues

Qualifications
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to contribute creative and innovative ideas to the game
• Understanding of how game play affects the end user experience
• Experience using game level and world building tools (i.e. Neverwinter Aurora Toolset)
• Strong problem solving abilities
• Able to be a self-starter and act proactively
• Understanding of project scoping, milestones, and deliverables

Desirable
• Previous game development experience creating the following: large scale bosses and encounters, repeatable group content for a live game, large scale rewards systems, combat systems for multiple players
• Balance and iteration of end game systems and features for a live game
• Passionate player of co-operative end game group content
• Passion for Guild Wars 2 and a deep understanding its game mechanics
• Creative writing ability
• Experience with scripting languages
• Hard-core gamer with extensive experience playing games
• Experience of working within scrum teams

This is a full time on-site position at our studio in Bellevue, Washington. A casual, friendly work environment, comprehensive benefits package, a competitive salary, and more are all part of what makes ArenaNet a great place to work.

Let’s discuss what this could mean either 8 man dungeons or 25 man lets discuss.

it doesnt have to be raids (large scale content) but its good they they are looking to make interesting repeatable encounters, that work on an endgame level.

That said, im not sure its a great idea to look for people in the industry who have already done this. We know what the standard formulas for this type of gameplay are. Most would not fit/be entertaining in a GW2 framework

I don’t believe it’s good to assume that someone “in the industry”, who has done similar content, only knows how to create content that sticks to the “standard formulas for this type of gameplay”. Many times developers “in the industry” are much more creative than they are allowed to be. You’d be quite surprised.

HomeSick it could also be for bosses they want to revamp

if they just want to revamp bosses there wouldnt be a CDI for guild raids soon.

HomeSick.7639:

if they just want to revamp bosses there wouldnt be a CDI for guild raids soon.

I’m not sure one should feel that a CDI guarantees any certain kind of content will be forthcoming in the game. It’s more of a brainstorming session than any kind of indicator of what’s to come.

Inculpatus cedo.9234:

HomeSick.7639:

if they just want to revamp bosses there wouldnt be a CDI for guild raids soon.

I’m not sure one should feel that a CDI guarantees any certain kind of content will be forthcoming in the game. It’s more of a brainstorming session than any kind of indicator of what’s to come.

Also to add on CDI help the devs out to know where to focus the resources on as well if said content was put into the game. In other words gives them a more clear vision.

A good change in direction for GW2. Between talks of guild halls and raids it almost makes you feel as if they are working on (or preparing for) an expansion.

From job posting to job being filled can be as little as a month to as long as a year. Then that person needs to be brought up to speed on current plans. Then that person needs to design and code whatever is thought up. Then the design and code needs to be fleshed out and tested. This is not something that will show up in game for at least 6-8 months.

Looking forward to seeing what they come up with.
Although most likely we won’t see any results any time soon (if any).
I remember seeing Arena Net listing mobile app developer as a free vacancy, whatever happened to that.

Also, no Vayne comment so far?

raid content = pve raid content when it comes to ANET.

azizul.8469:

raid content = pve raid content when it comes to ANET.

Is there another type?

I’ve never played a game with raids, but from what I’ve heard about them they sound like basically dungeons designed for bigger groups and with harder content (or more complex mechanics).

I’ve heard of people doing non-instanced raids on servers that allow open-world PvP, so you can end up fighting other groups. But I’ve never heard of non-PvE raids.

Danikat.8537:

azizul.8469:

raid content = pve raid content when it comes to ANET.

Is there another type?

I’ve never played a game with raids, but from what I’ve heard about them they sound like basically dungeons designed for bigger groups and with harder content (or more complex mechanics).

I’ve heard of people doing non-instanced raids on servers that allow open-world PvP, so you can end up fighting other groups. But I’ve never heard of non-PvE raids.

By PvE raids Azizul likely meant open world raids. Because, for Anet, Tequatl, Wurm and Marionette are considered raid content.
They are likely planning something like that for the end of Mordremoth LS chain.

azizul.8469:

raid content = pve raid content when it comes to ANET.

Noob-ish question : do you say “pve raid content” because there are games that feature pvp raid content ? (sounds weird)

As far as I know there are only pve raids.

VodCom.6924:

azizul.8469:

raid content = pve raid content when it comes to ANET.

Noob-ish question : do you say “pve raid content” because there are games that feature pvp raid content ? (sounds weird)

As far as I know there are only pve raids.

Isn’t wvw pvp raid content? :P

CureForLiving.5360:

VodCom.6924:

azizul.8469:

raid content = pve raid content when it comes to ANET.

Noob-ish question : do you say “pve raid content” because there are games that feature pvp raid content ? (sounds weird)

As far as I know there are only pve raids.

Isn’t wvw pvp raid content? :P

It is. It just isn’t buried behind a weekly unlock.

hydeaut.1758:

OMG, GW2´s engine is simply not ready for raids, only kitten to see with all these graphical effects which can´t be switched off.

And what about classbalance, condition caps, rewards? Am I supposed to bring my warrior to ascended level now?

Raids…because crashing while killing the wurm, dragons, or Lyssa and logging back in for copper, wasn’t enough.

Well, with those qualifications we can now see why the game industry has gone to crud. All hail corporatism and the bloody milestone! Here’s an idea:

Qualification:
Having played Ultima Online, EQ, DAoC, WoW, Eve Online, Nintendo, Super Nintendo, N64, Game Cube PS, PS2, PS3, Xbox… for more than a year each.

Have had ‘fun’ at some point in your life.

Have played Zelda.

Have had or enjoy caring for children of all ages (as more than an abstract feeling invented in your head (heart if you have one) at the moment of reading this)

Understand the concept of ‘environment’ as it relates to the word ‘terrain’ where terrain might be: water, desert, forest, plain, mountains, etc

Understand the concepts: themed music (no more Jeremy Soule Skyrim blurb)

Understand when the staff under you has never played a video game and therefore cannot contribute to their design process in any meaningfully way.

Understand when your ‘superiors’ are in it for the dollars/euro/whatever and don’t know when they have shot themselves in the foot (if not to save them from bleeding out then to keep your job afloat).

Understand the concept of ‘balance’ and ‘raid content’: beat any or all Zelda games today, then play WoW on version 1.12 to 3.3.3a (if you can find a server). Reference youtube if your passion is too low. If your passion is too low remove yourself from this career path to save us the trouble of hating you.

Understanding having a ‘vision’ is good, having a means is necessary.

Understand that if you have never climbed a mountain you should not be making terrain content having to do with mountains.

Understand if you have never had the passion to climb a tree if your life because it was there you probably shouldn’t be designing games. Possibly consider a career as a new age speaker.

Understand that roleplay is a form of ‘acting’, a requisite to having convincing voiced content: If you do not understand what roleplay is or its value please refer to Game of Thrones HBO, Mass Effect, Patrick Rothfuss’s Kingkiller Chronicles read by Nick Podehl. Game of Thrones… read by any of them, Dresden Files read by James Masters. If you need to understand any of this find another career path or seriously reevaluate if you are not an agent of some force of destruction serving to further kitten the creative industry.

Understand that if you are an American from the United States your social media has been horrid for nearly two decades creating a shut-in culture not dissimilar to that predicted by the Japanese movie Kairo. The rest of the world is not as hostile to the concept of community as you have likely grown up with. Stop painting the world in black!

Understand if you need to understand any of this you are not qualified to work in the creative industry with innovation. Please go home, save us from yourself, and start trying to discover the concepts of imagination, fun, creativity, self-confidence (again corporate music industry like profiteering), and whatever the root of your hatred for humanity stems from.