Guild Wars 2

[Discussion]
So I made this video a while back, but forgot to share it with you guys.
Basicly I’d like to discuss the idea to somehow turn old content into missions and instead of boring you with a wall of text, I thought I’d do it in video format!

Let me know what you think. Agree? Disagree? Leave me a comment here or on my video. Love to read what you have to say! =)

[Video Format]:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3YdzEw7Qco

[Discussion in text format]
For those who rather read then listen, I’ll be typing out a rough sketch of what I thought would be a good way to reintroduce old content released in the Living Story, without it getting in the way of new content.

Instead of throwing all that content out of the door, why not introduce new players to it via a questing system. Now like I said in the video, with “questing” I don’t mean your typical World of Warcraft approuch. Instead, wouldn’t it be fun to add a (example) barman to the game who talks about rumors in his tavern.
These rumors are then the kick off to old content that Anet has already released. That way you can either re-live the events, or experience them for the very first time if you’re new to the game.

[Example]:
“I’ve just reached level 5. I’ve done my personal story mission and I’ve done a few world events. Seeing that I have to gain another 5 levels before I can continue my personal story, I decide to explore for a bit. I come across a tavern in Divinity’s Reach and ask the barman for a drink and if he has heard any rumors.
The man shows you a list of available side story missions (living story). Seeing as you’re only level 5 that means right now you can only acces the Flame & Frost story. He tells you that someone named Rox is looking for a hand dealing with a situation with the dredge.
This has peaked your interest and you chose to follow up on the lead. It gets added to your Quest log and you set out to meet with Rox. This has now opened up the Flame & Frost living story missions for you to enjoy!”

I thought that this might be a efficient way to reintroduce older content to new players or to old players who are simple “remember” the events from back then.
Now don’t get me wrong. Some stuff ‘should’ be available for limited time only. Holiday events can come and go and even stuff like the Bazaar of the Four Winds might come to an end (the zone). However the acual story missions tied to these events could remain and be enjoyed by the community.

You’re probably sick and tired of hearing me talk though, so I’ll leave it at that! Again, let me know what your thoughts are on the subject and thanks for reading / listening.

-Alt