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==[[Gaile/Frog Talk/20070401|Gaile Gray & Frog Talk Sunday April 01, 2007]]==

===Summary===
*The helm for the [[Warrior ascended Gladiator's armor]] is going to be added to the game soon.
*Gaile will request more information on the [[Hall of Monuments]] later this week.
*There will be 2nd year birthday gifts.
*Froggie heard ''activity'' is coming with the [[Xunlai]].
*Splitting of the [[Skill Hunter]] title is not on the latest coming update notes but it ''is'' coming.
*Non-English wikis still some months away.
*[[April Fools' Day 2007|April fools day]] will end at midnight PST.
*Trans-species guilds in [[GW2]], Gaile ''thinks'' so.
*[[Vanquisher]] title is coming with Hard Mode.
*The word count for the coming update exceeds 2,000 words, it includes [[mission]] improvements, [[AI]] improvements, [[skill]] changes and more... It is expected to come by the end of this week.
*Arenanet will not sell [[armor]] in the [[Guild Wars In-Game Store|online store]].
*No monthly fee for [[GW2]]
*New wallpapers are coming soon.
*GW2 will not require the most modern computers, nor Windows Vista
*No word on Mac or Linux support.<noinclude>

===Complete Log===
'''''The Frog:''''' The Amphibian Aura of Protection seems to be defective. The Frog is most concerned.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' It's me.

'''''The Frog:''''' No, it most assuredly is _not_ "you." The Frog is unsure who "you" would be.

'''''The Frog:''''' The hue is correct. The gender is oh so very wrong.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Froggie, in some cultures, there is a holiday called April Fool's Day.

'''''The Frog:''''' The Frog knows this thing called fool. Such as those who do not use proper mechanics for trading?

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Well, sorta. ;)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' See, Froggie, it's a day for all sorts of silly stuff. Including this.

'''''The Frog:''''' *eyes askance*

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Honestly, it's ME! How could I be here otherwise? Inside your Aura thingie?

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Oh, wow, if we all changed genders because someone thought I was a guy, we'd never be right.:)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Thanks, Ret.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I'm pretty interested in the CT finals. It's not the matchup I predicted.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I think that EW is probably the favourite, but I admire eF a ton, too.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I'm not choosing sides - they're both too good to guess the outcome.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Thanks for supporting our two years of gaming.:)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' The finals of the CT are at 19:00 GMT. Ya'll watch'em on OM and admire the beauty of two amazing teams.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I stood behind all the teams at GC last year. I love watching them play. It's just breathtaking how good they are.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Now let me say, coding a gender switch like this is different than coding an individual change for each of millions.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' It's not at all that "simple." Honestly.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' So this isn't a matter of "hairdressers would be easy" at all.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I'll have more information about the Hall of Monuments this coming week, I hope.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Major update this coming week.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Yes, a major update. One of the largest sets of update notes I've seen.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I agree that we need to start wallpapers again. I can see about those starting up soon, maybe this month.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' That's a funny idea! I will ask about a gender-bender weekend, sure.:)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Yes, I am pretty sure you will need to make new account for GW2 (Please don't spam).

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' But as everyone has read (and PC Gamer is out in TWO more days!) there will be means to carry over...

'''''Gaile Gray:'''''... heritage from your current account.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Sure you can post this image. Thanks for asking. Shall I get somewhere so you can get a good shot?

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Could you guys please set away? We d like to have some screenshots and Froggie is sort of welded to my ankle.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' (He's a little unsettled about this.)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' So could you guys back up, please? Just for a couple of minutes?

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' No interface - hold down Ctrl, right? Been a while since I took a screenie.:)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Oh, Fred is out. He's over to my left.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Shift, thanks! Boys it HAS been a while.:)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I am going to take out Fred and then he may be close to me if you want to try again.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Everyone step back just a bit?

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Ok, I hope I got one.:)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Thanks, Prince.:)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I have to ask about character slots. I sure hope so!:)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Error 19? I don't believe I have seen that one. What was the verbal message?

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Better?:)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' You folks who offer me weapons. It's very kind but I really couldn't. You need them to play!:)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Oh, the Mission you Requested message?

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I think that is for trying to get into holiday missions, yes?

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Sorry, dude, the Winterday Festival is over.:)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' No, I cannot make myself Level 20, unless I play this girl to Level 20. Can't auto-level.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Can't spawn items. Can't spawn gold or titles or any of that.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Ok, still trying to understand: Does the Error 19 have anything to do with a mission that would be closed now?

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Wintersday? Canthan New Year?

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Ragos, that has to be valuable! You keep, please.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Since you asked, ok, here's something that's simple and will keep your extreme generosity in check!:)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I'd like to get Sweet Tooth on this girl. So if you have a bit of fruitcake or a creme brulee or whatever, that's...

'''''Gaile Gray:'''''... relatively inexpensive and not like giving a valuable weapon!:)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' OK, I will ask about Error 19. And thank you for working through the issue with me.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Did you report to Support?

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Ok, more games up on OM, in case you guys want to catch those!

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I feel so different. This stubble on the chin.;)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Thanks, VP

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Thanks, Zim.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Easter? What's what? Easter is coming?

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Froggie, did you know that?

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' *pokes frog*

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Dang, he sleeps soundly. I shall discuss with him later, then.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' TY, Leadx.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Well, I can ask the programmers if there's a way to offer "gender change* for characters.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' But I know you would not be able to choose race and hair, it would be pre-chosen.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Thanks, Ret!

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I am thinking that marriage is something that we could very much look into including, and it seems to me...

'''''Gaile Gray:'''''... that because we're working on a new game, now's the time to plan that. So it could come in GW:EN, but...

'''''Gaile Gray:'''''... it might be more likely in GW2.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Thank you, Fijumusamesan.:)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Oh, I spelled that wrong, I'm sorry!

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' TY, Teadom and Nexceven.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I don't know, I only get to be this guy for one day, so I think I'll not turn elfish. :)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Oh, hey, little sneak peek: Remember that helm that Warrior could not get?

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Let me check my notes.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Sorry, so long to read the notes!

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Which is a GOOD thing.:)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Yes, the Glad helm.:)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' You know that one?

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Well, it's coming soon to an update for you.:)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Automated Tournaments are starting soon — we'll have an article this week.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' As I have said, I do not have enough information about the Hall of Monuments to answer "carryover" questions.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' It's not that I don't choose to answer, it's that I want very much to give you the right information.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' And I don't know that quite yet. I will try to learn more, and share more, this coming week.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' And I will share with the CCs in other areas, so that they can share with the folks who speak other languages.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I mean other than English.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Thanks, Dutch.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I didn't realize about the staff. That's definitely worth passing along. It's just a standard skin, huh?

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I do not know about Leipzig yet, but I believe that I will not be there.:(

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I would love to be there but I think it won't be this year.:(

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' The skills are, I think, part buff, part nerf. And we will provide expanations, from what they tell me.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Look for a Dev Update about that, perhaps Tuesday.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Minipets for birthdays are truly random.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' TY, Mini Hell.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' WOAH!

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' TOO MUCH ALL CAPS!

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' There will be a gift for your second birthday, yes. What it is is not yet known.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Perhaps you can check on April 28th? :D

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Sir W, have you reported that? It sounds as if we need a bug report on that specific problem.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Would you please fill one out? We really want to find the fix.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' No, no, June is not a "slow starter!"

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' We have folks joining all the time. The best part of the birthday gifts is that whenever you join...

'''''Gaile Gray:'''''... you are recognized.:)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Gaile Gray Elona is a Paragon.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Lena, that's FAR too much!

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Well, I thank you. I'm determined to get that BD.:)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Hmmm, do I?

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Good, if you reported it, did you get an answer Sir W?

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Going to storage. :)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Lena, I had all my pets in my inventory, that was the problem.:)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' TY, Oyobi.:)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' TY Leticia.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I have a fear that my power supply is dying. It's making odd sounds. If I disappear you'll know why.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' It's like a car where you step on the gas a bit an rev it?

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Lena, you can't!

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Do you have a second?

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I'm a bit worried about that. You're sure?? 

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' That could give you a start. :)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' It's not equal, but it's a start! :) 

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Froggie said somethign yesterday. I have to suggest that he often hears things.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Between his "TPN" (tadpole network) and his hanging around the "drinking pond" he gleans some worthy info.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' And if you missed it, Froggie said that he had heard activity with the Xunlai.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' It almost sounded like "construction" is the word I think he used.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' TY, Dutch.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' So, that's the "news" if any on storage upgrades. (See, I'm answering but I fear you're not reading.:))

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Rurik is adorable. He's so happy with the other little minis.:)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Thanks, DF.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Oh, that's a great idea! I never have a dance party as a male Ranger! Let's! Where's a good spot.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Follow me!

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' So, let's all Dance the Gender Twist.:)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' (Don't worry, I can dance and answer questions. I'm clever like that.:))

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I'm going to move so we can spread out.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Oh, I forgot how cute this dance is!

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Lena, he's so cute!:)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Yes, I have the Divine Aura, so I get butterflies. Which is cool, because butterflies are a very huge fave of mine.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' No news on the questor title, but I have asked for it to be considered on a list.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' With our continuing to support GW, with GW:EN and with GW2, we have a lot of options for additions!

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' If I had to guess, I know for certain we cannot NOT do a Halloween.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Which means we WOULD do a Halloween event, to make that clear.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Before that? I don't really know.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Hard Mode will offer the ability to max the Sunspear title. I had thought it had influence on Lightbringer.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Can you tell me if that's not true? Is Lightbringer already clearly max-able?

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I mean via "traditional" means?? :)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' NO, I do not buy anything having to do with Guild Wars on auction sites!

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Dum, you've already been very kind. Are you sure?

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' No, silly, I didn't buy my account on eBay. :)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Thanks, DA.:)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I think that as we prepare for Guild Wars 2, we should consider the request of more internal guild ranks.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Now, I am not the designer, so I cannot say if that could be, but it is a popular request.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' And the designers have a huge trade record of honoring player requests. :)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' jam. Not a marmelade ran, even if Pooh Bear loved it.:)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Thanks, Killa.:)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Did he not have Marmelade on toast, too? (I know about the honey thing. :))

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I say Po-tay-to, but To-mah-to, most of the time. I'm trans-national.:)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Yes, Paddington, of course. How could I forget my bears.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Ok, sorry, back to GW!

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' yes, the ability to gain the titles for sunspear and lightbringer will be more readily gained.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' As I understand it, it takes sort of a "work around" to gain them now.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I sent an email — I have not heard back, but it's the weekend, so I didn't expect to.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' The splitting of the title for Skill Hunting is NOT on the notes, but I believe it is coming.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I have asked, to be honest with you, if maybe we forgot that, or if it's coming later. :)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' It _will_ happen.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Storing fireworks? Let me see: You remember (perhaps) that I was hoping for a title?

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Here's my theory:

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' If you guys do something to "light up the town," like a Snowman Summoner or a Fireworks show...

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' You're doing something for the community, not just yourself.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' And therefore, I was hoping that someday (and it may be distant) we could have title.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Now, I don't make those decisions, but I did think "Partier" would be cool. :)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' TY, Amun. I hear that goes nicely with purple.:)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' So I don't have an answer — And they're busy so I don't expect one soon.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Therefore I am not saying "stockpile your party goods."

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Such a thing may come, may not come, and of course might be considered for the next games.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Yes, I have a life outside of GW. Thanks for asking!:)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Of course I did.:)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' What, you think I have no sense of humour? :D

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Or I see your concern, you're not sure how the PvE and PvP will work in GW2, right?

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Please understand, GW2 is very distant.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Ahh, the wonders of the mute command. :)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Where was I?

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I posted on the Guild Wars Wiki about testing for GW:£N and GW2.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' No, I do not believe there will be a reset for territory changes.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' We must open our own wiki because it will be linked from the game and the license requires a new start.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' We will be starting wikis in non-English, yes, in the future. But not probably for months.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Yes, you will not be "forced" to use Hard Mode, not at all.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I can ask about a "gender change" NPC or event, yes

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Heck if I know — but folks asked me to ask about it:)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Yes, Charr _will_ be a playable race in GW2.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Here's my theory: We will meet some new Heroes in GW:EN.:)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I do not know about changing character sizes, sorry.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I would tell you if I knew, but so far I have not found any info on character slots for GW:EN.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I hope, Iike you do, and I will ask on Monday.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Thanks, Matt!

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' What would you prefer most? Specialized storage, as for dyes or keys, or most storage in general? You tell me.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Let me check, Marin.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Ok, so the general feeling is that "more storage" without it being specialized, would be the preference, right?

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I have to step to the storage again. BRB

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Marin, I don't have even one of those, I'm sorry.:( 

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I've been wondering about that tapestry shred.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I don't know, but I don't think that, this close to GW:EN I would drop it.:)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I really, truly don't know, though.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Happy April Fool's Day. You will return to your regularly chosen gender at Midnight Pacific. That's in 9/5 hours.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Thanks, Pink Lady

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Sorry, back.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Yes, GW2 is a new game and you will start afresh. But there will be a means in GW:EN to have a ...

'''''Gaile Gray:'''''.. memorial or a Hall of Monuments that allows you to have an "inheritance" from your current characters.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Details of that are, to be honest, not clear to me. I told James last night that I need to spend time with his team..

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' And possibly with Mike O'Brien, who's my boss, to learn how this will work.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I know that is probably THE question, right? How does the Hall of Monuments work?

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Thanks, SN.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' 2nd birthday gifts ARE coming. They are, Iike most gifts, a secret.:)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Thanks, Kityn.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I don't nkow that well add /favor, I've asked, I don't know if it will be coming.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Plans are in place for Rank 15, but I do not believe it's even been chosen. Soooo... what should it be?

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Reminds me of the cult movie, "Let's Do the Gender Warp Again!":)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Come on, join the dancing!

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' That is a very interesting question, and yes, I believe that guilds must be trans-species.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' So Charr and Humies and Asura and Sylvari and Norn in the same guild? I THINK so.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Now, someone just got blocked. NOT because of an opinion, but because he was offensive.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' GMs don't Iike offensive.:(

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' THat is a valid concern, and I have every confidence that the lore will remain very key to development.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I see the writers conferring for long periods of time — I am sure they will keep us on track.:)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I recently sent another note asking our team to consider accepting PayPal and other means of payment.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I know that not everyone has a Credit Card.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Yeah, I wanna know where my penguins went, too.:(

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Super Secret project, perhaps??

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I shall maintain my faith. Binky's was a _brilliant_concept.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I see the requests, and I don't think that a gender changer on a permanent basis is in the works. I will ask.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I think that oh yes, I have it!

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' There is an emote page on the GWW. Why don't we build a "request Page" too?

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Yes, didn't the Dev Update mention some PvE only skills coming??

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Sorry, I was fiddling with my title page.:)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Yes, I understand, but you'll revert to your regular gender tonight, so it would require a "gender switcher" to make

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' it permanent, you see?

'''''Gaile Gray:'''''' In a general sense, the PvE-only skills are those designed to make PvE fun and rewarding while they cannot be added.

'''''Gaile Gray:'''''.. to PvP because they would cause imbalance.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I don't know — let me see if I can dig up an example.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Because a Vanquisher title is coming.:)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' This made a particular player very happy, btw. :D

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Thanks, KoH.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I don't have the details of the title yet.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I think that since Greens drop from bosses, it wouldn't possible to make our own.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' They are tied, almost through Lore, don't you agree?

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I'm missing a lot of questions, and please accept my apologies for that.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I will check the list of PvE skills, IF they are in my notes. BRB

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Sorry, I can't see where the PvE-only skills are called out.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Not in a quick look, anyway.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' However, let me give you an idea of the size of the upcoming update. Do you guys know word counts?

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' The word count for this update, so far exceeds 2,000 words.:)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Let me ask you, you mean buy Obsidien Armour in the online store???

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Is someone saying that? If so, that HAS to be an April Fool's day joke. :)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' We don't sell armours in the Online store.:)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' The update has everything under the sun: Mission improvements, Al improvements, skill changes...

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' No, you did not waste your time! I am saying that we are NOT selling armours in the stores!

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I mean, you CANNOT purchase armour for cash, you see?

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' You earned it, and we intend to keep that valuable for you, for all of us.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Update? There's an update coming!? ;)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' We have an update planned in the very near future.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' And it is extensive. Something for everyone, I am sure.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Skill balancers have been very busy, and will provide a list and a note about each change.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Yes, the update is free.:)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' You know the designers talked about looking at Mesmers in connection with PvE and at Bow Skills?

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' l_think_ that that is an ongoing discussion and may not be in this update. But they are considering future changes.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I'm not technically speaking "getting paid" today. I'm here because I want to be.
                                                                                                                                                     
'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Yeah, I know, call me nuts.:)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' My birthday is in August. The 9th.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' August 9, 1899.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Hey, I've always been upfront with you. Not many 108-year-old gamers, eh?

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Yes, I have an entire room of my house in a Lion theme.:) Another in Butterflies. I'm sort of an odd decorator.:)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I do understand that the Elite Zones take a long while. I think that's intended.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' There is news coming about names. Coming with this update, in fact.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' No details, but you will find it very helpful and interesting.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I Iike your idea. Leavers being blocked. But maybe I'

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Maybe I'm mean. I don't think leaving is _always_ intended, and it might be sort of rude to...

'''''Gaile Gray:'''''... toss out people who "leave" because their comp quits or something.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Leechers? Yes, I do agree, that's totally wrong.:(

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I am enjoying the day, too.:) April Fool's Day — as only Guild Wars can do it.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' You do realize that as far as I know, no other game could do this? I'm proud of our guys. :)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Hey, let's go up to the open area and sync dance!

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Jezus, you have to keep those, they're just too valuable. But thank you!

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I like this area because of the flowers.:)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Ok, ready to sync dance?

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Spread out a bit and I'll count down from 2, 1, go and you type /dance * (with the space)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' 2

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' 1

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' go

'''''Gaile Gray:''''':)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Yeah, I was typing too slowly.:)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Oh, cool idea! Get into groups??

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' The problem is, we have 10 professions and 2 genders. :)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' No, you cannot buy Obs Armour in a store, if you mean for cash.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' That is a joke, yes.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Sidekicks will kick ... be nice, yes.:)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' You cannot BUY obs armour for any form of real-world payment. Better? :)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Yes, I believe that I will be a PAX in August.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I'm totally having a community event at PAX.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Penny Arcade Expo. You can google it.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Late August.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' No, it is not more important than Lepzig.:(

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Oh, thank you for logging, Kalamir!

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' You guys are the BEST!

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Capes for guilds will probably take a week or two.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I think ... Hmmm! You ask a good question! With a playable race, will there be choices of race andhair colour!?

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I'd Iike to be a lady chart and put a bow in my fur. *lol*

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' The last decent picture of me was in 1st grade. I don't take a good pic, so I hate them all.:)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' So no, I don't think I will post any.:)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Customized characters — describe that. Face, hair, height and... build? WHat else?

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I hadn't seen that the beta was Q4? I thought it was "second half 2008," no?

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I will have to peek in the art room and see what they have planned for us.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Your name will reman your name, and if you have a character in GW:EN it will carry (the name) to GW2, yes.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Let me say that better: Your name is reserved for you, when you access GW2.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I was saying earlier that I don't see the Skill Hunter title split on the notes, but I have sent an email to inquire.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' It IS coming, don't worry about that!

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' TY, Bork.:)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Froggie was here. I don't know where he went.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Thanks, MD.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''':)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' TY, Chrysty.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' We don't have an announced plan for beta testing, which is what I shared on the Guild Wars Wiki.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' It's a bit early to have testing plans in place quite yet.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' The idea of good and evil can be difficult, because if we're banding together to fight an overwhelming world evil...

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Do we want evil In our midst?

'''''The Frog:''''' mmmmmm.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Excuse me?

'''''The Frog:''''' A single word to say it all: chocolate.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' What in heaven's name does that mean?

'''''The Frog:''''' That is for The Frog to know, and humans to find out.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I agree! Froggie have you been in the Spiced Eggnog again?

'''''The Frog:''''' Rice Wine, but that is immaterial.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' So what's this about chocolate?

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I'm going over there.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' So what's this? I see no chocolate!

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' YOu know better than to tease me about something that critical!

'''''The Frog:''''' The Frog speaks not of the present. But of presents.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' And that means... ?

'''''The Frog:''''' The Frog cannot say. TPN has made investigative forays and has relayed informations.

'''''The Frog:''''' And yet, without confirmation, The Frog cannot confirm or deny the existence of such things.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Have you thought of going into politics? :)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Hmmm. I'm totally confused now.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Sorry, the whole purple text, I know it's sort of alarming.

'''''The Frog:''''' *ahem*

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Right, right, Purple AND yellow.

'''''The Frog:''''' Golden.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' *rolls eyes* Not _that's_ an emote I need!:)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Changes to pets? Possible, perhaps, in GW2. You mean Iike items, or appearance?

'''''The Frog:''''' ??

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I don't know if there was a question, Froggie, it may have just been a rallying cry.:)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Ok, on the white board, I saw a word, and I don't know what it means, exactly, but.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Maybe the designers are considering the matter? The word was "Leavers."

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' A mini-Gwen would be adorable.:)

'''''The Frog:''''' The Frog prefers "reserved" to "shy" but of both qualities he may have a share, indeed.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Centaur would be nice. Being a 4-leg.;)

'''''The Frog:''''' The Frog was not affected by this strange phenomenom; it seems Human, exclusively.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Froggie took five minutes to recognize me.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I think the purple armour helped.;)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I don't know if a mini-me is possible. Maybe it is, I don't know. See, chars, change all the time.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' That is a good question, and I will inquire about how names are reserved, yes.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' There are things I've vowed to ask about GW:EN.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Those include how Hall of Monuments works, how names are reserved, and any info...

'''''Gaile Gray:'''''... about character slots.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' We will continue to support Guild Wars, yes! You may play GW as long as you wish.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' No, you do not have to buy GW2 in order to reman playing in GW.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' And before you ask: There will be NO monthly fee for GW2!

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I wasn't sure how to answer that, but in a recent interview with Mike and Jeff, they said...

'''''Gaile Gray:'''''.. that there isn't a final word on future expansions.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' So GW:EN may be a single XP but they have "not closed the doors" to other ideas.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Oh, another question we don't know and a big one: Professions for GW2.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Frankly, I'm looking much more at GW:EN right now. It's really pretty close!

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' No idea about previews or events for GW:EN, sorry.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Positively and definitely, nothing in an event nature planned for next month.:)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Oh, so you've read the PC Gamer article? I thought it was wonderful!

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' And I loved the art.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' GM is for Game Master. I'm borrowing the sign so that folks can find me.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' What's that? Ok, who fed the toad more rice wine? He's out Iike a light.:)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' You guys know he's a tippler. Can you hear the snoring? :)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' We have full-size pets with our Ranger pets.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Thanks, Countess.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' You're right, I can see the flagon there beside him, good call. Spiked 'Nog FTW.:)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Info on names next update.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I only know of GW2 for PCs at this time.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I need something Iike 1,000 points for Sweet Tooth. I know, it's a distant goal.:)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Let me check the title bar.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' It barely moves when I consume a sweet. This will be a while coming. I think.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' The means to get to topranked Spearmarshal is part of Hard Mode. Info soon!

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Master,that's too much, honestly.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Yes, it's called Hard Mode. Did you want a different name? :)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Thanks, Master. That's better. You scared me there.:)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' The gender switch ends in 8 hours, 20 minutes.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' It is part of the April Fool's Day celebration that is just a fun, silly day of jokes and pranks.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I have not heard anything that says that GW2 would require a DX10 gfx card! I highly doubt that.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Sweet Tooth must be 1,000 points. Does anyone know?

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Yes, as Jeff said, we don't take the high-end systems and tell everyone else "Sorry, you're outties."

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' We want to include folks without the latest computers. Well, ok, that guy with the Commodore 64? He's probably out.:

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' No, I do not see us requiring Vista.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I think this is the prank o' the day. I don't foresee anything else.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Tell me how a mini-pet slot would work. It sounds tempting.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I know that NCsoft Europe PR team is trying for coverage of the Asura in all countries, if possble.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Ahh, I see a special spot instead of the bags. Seems almost more humane, too!:)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' THank you. Master. :)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Yes, you re all incredibly handsome and wonderfully beautiful as switched genders.:)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I Iike that idea — a warning to not sell the green item. I will ask about that.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' No, with any message, there's a risk of irritating people — "Don't make me click through."

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Is that ok, though? To ask "Do you really mean to sell that?"

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' No word on MAC, Linux, etc.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Haha! I think having a "Don't be a dummy" message is a little off.:)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Well, this event is courtesy of Lyssa, did you know that?

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Apparently Lyssa is a prankster.:)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Ms. E, that's too much, but thank you.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Thank you, still too generous, Ms. E.:)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' For Easter? I will be here.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Why, you ask? I cannot say, I reply.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I think the programming does not allow us to "restore" sold items, but a warning sounds do-able.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I think it's time for a conga.:)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Yes, there's a note on the Guild Wars Wiki about Razah. Look on the Gaile News page.:)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Ok, so click me or someone nearby, and then hit spacebar to start.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Ok. going now.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Such a manly run. Oh wait...;)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Ooop, sorry for the rough turns.:)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I wonder where we will conga in GW:EN!

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Oh, I shall request a dungeon that has all sorts of cool bridges and alleyways and such! :)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Underwear dye? Thank heavens Froggie is sleeping — he's so embarrassed by the very word.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Hard Mode was promised by mid-April, right?

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Trust me, you'll have it by Mid-April. :)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Yes, we said it was coming within a certain timeframe. At least as far as I remember it was...

'''''Gaile Gray:'''''... within a month, is that right?

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' That was posted in mid-March, so mid-April would be a month. I'm thinking we'll make that date, on problemo.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I should go rustle up some lunch.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' But I am awfully glad to see you here today.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Master, thank you. Oh my! :-0

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I wasn't paying attention.:)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' See you soon, and enjoy the remainder of the April Fool's Day.:)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Thanks for stopping by.:)
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