So I’ve been doing some exploring in the new content and I also watched a very interesting video by Wooden Potatoes regarding this new Living Story, and I found myself wondering “Hmmm… maybe, just maybe, they’re on to something good”. My exploration combined with the points brought up by WP have me all giddy.
After months of nothing but seemingly shallow updates that seem to be focused on making a quick buck and didn’t really seem to have anything to do with the game’s core story, I saw a sliver of hope! It’s looking like it is possible that maybe you guys are finally tapping into the actual GW1 lore for these Living Story updates! All I can say is, I REALLY FREAKING HOPE SO!
From here, there is potential for branching into so much! I mean come on, with the references to Glint, the Defenders of Heritage, Primordus, Kralkatorrik, our GW1 characters, plus the hints of some Zephyrites being Canthan and Elonian, there’s a lot to like. I’ve had my disappointments with the direction the game seems to be taking, but if you guys are doing what I hope you are doing, then I can honestly say that you are doing it right! As I’ve mentioned to you guys before in a different format, the game has been missing that GW1 feel that I cannot describe. It’s that Guild Wars feel that we all have come to know and love in GW1. These subtleties that I’ve noticed are like blood in shark-infested waters for me, and probably many others.
ArenaNet, you guys have A LOT you can go off of by simply tapping into everything GW1, and I don’t mean just story. I honestly hope that you guys keep digging into GW1 and bring as much of it back into GW2 as possible. Re-invest more of what you already have in GW1 into GW2. You guys want to be the #1 MMO? You already have the weapons you need. They are in GW1. Oh, and a little more bug polish throughout wouldn’t hurt :P
I’m just saying, the potential is definitely there. The question is, are you going to actually play using your strengths? Or are you going to keep letting Nexon dictate more ‘limited-time-only-must-buy-now’ stuff? I know there really isn’t anything you guys can do about your publisher’s largest shareholder, but I still feel I should voice that concern, because I want you guys and this game to do well.
Also, just a tip for making a quick buck: *cough*GuildWars1weaponandarmorskinsinthegemstore*cough* I guarantee you they will sell well. And DONT make them for a limited time only. That’s just blasphemy, heresy, and every other negative word you can think of.
But I digress, for now I’m going to sit back and see where this goes. Your move, ArenaNet. Make me proud.