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==[[Gaile/Frog Talk/20070223|Gaile Gray Talk Friday February 23, 2007]]==
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===Complete log===

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' How are things going, this fine day?

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Oh, you know, it's just another girl. Like "Storm Warnings?" but "Gaile Warnings?” :)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I'm not really a gamemaster. I just borrow their sign.;)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' AFKing for the titles is sort of a poor thing to do, isn't it? However, guess we'd not ban you.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Maybe.;)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' No effects or items from the Collector's Editions will be sold in stores, to the best of my knowledge.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I understand what you mean about the titles. Some do require a lot of dedication.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' It would be good to offer the option of 20 in Pre-Searing without death leveling. But...

'''''Gaile Gray:'''''... the truth is, this is a case where the players were pretty ingenious and smart.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I don't know that any of us estimated that anyone would ever get to 20 in PS.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' And when they did, well darned if we didn't think "We should make a title, that's darn clever!"

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Ranking doesn't bother me a bit.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Actually, I'm still enchanted by the effects.:)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' No, Utopia is not the title of C4.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Hard Mode is something we've not talked about, but which you may have seen via the title screens.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I think we will see that in a few months, but I should ask James for confirmation.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Yes, we ARE working on a new game, of course we are!

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' No, I don't have a lot I can say about it.:(

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Of course, if it was rumour you were wanting, I could provide that in spades.;)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Antarctic setting, Penguin Boss Monsters, Binky's Spelling Adventure as a title....

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' But I imagine you're not too into the whole rumour thing. ;0

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I have to say I like the Kuunie better without the sounds. He's so beautiful.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' We really need to make purchases in the online store easier!

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Hold on, I will ask about that.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' BRB

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Bah, someone's talking to Mike.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Ok, I have to conduct a poll, just now, because I'm thinking about minis a lot:

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' What's your favourite miniature?

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Oh, no, that's awful! Tombs isn't usually that bad. What region?

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Ok, I will pass that along. 45 seconds. Bleah.:(

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Does anyone have a Greased Lightning here??

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' If you see white blocks, for some reason you don't have, or have lost, the art assets.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Probably for the helmet, if you're seeing it on their shoulders.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I recommend mat you completely close the game, log in, and allow it to update.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' If that doesn't fix it, you may want to do a little map moving, moving between maps.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I don't know why, but sometimes if I travel to several locations, the white blocks go away

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Shhhhhhhh.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' No spoilers, please

'''''Gaile Gray:''''':>>>>

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Mini here??

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Dragon's Nest should give gamers points.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' And mini-beetles, too.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' <— obsessed with Dragon's Nest.:)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Binky's Spelling Adventure is the pretend name for Campaign 4. But hey, it works for (some of) us!:)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I would love to see a hat NPC in the GH, yes.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Cute idea, dance game for balth's faction.:)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' This girl is a hello girl; she doesn't play at all, really. Any levels here are accidental.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' The Last Pride is great, I agree. Now the reason they've taken a time out from playing is because...

'''''Gaile Gray:'''''... some of their members had time owed to the military.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' But I imagine they'll be back.;)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I have a strong feeling that for the 2nd Birthday, there may be different gifts.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Spearmarshal and Lightbringer titles will max through Hard Mode. I don't yet exactly know how.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Let me ask about chests. It's right next door. BRB.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Sooo sorry!

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I got caught in two convos.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' First: chests do reset, yes. But it's a super-secret formula that varies by players.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I do NOT know what the means, really.:)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' But here's a tip: Focus on the chests later in the game, rather than just opening any ol' chest.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' So if you have that ability, you know, "choose wisely" as they say in lndy 3.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' yes, the free chests is what I'm referring to

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Secondlyd, there was a question about getting character slots or PvP packs or other...

'''''Gaile Gray:'''''... online store purchases without a credit card.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Apparently there is a long-range initiative to offer other means to make these purchases, but not in the short term.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' See, I have this idea about "Granny Gift Certificates* and so forth. I'll mention that here again.;)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Give you money!? Do you have any idea what this armour cost!?

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' The whole idea of "revolving" teams is sort of inaccurate. All teams really work on all games.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Sorry, no word on storage, auction houses, hairdressers or... what's the other thing?

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Pet Controls are being tested. When? Ah, usually when things are tested they're only a month or a few months away.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Festive title for enjoying event related elements sounds like fun. So somebody who uses a lot of firecrackers...

'''''Gaile Gray:'''''... or poppers or whatever could work towards a title?

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I like that.:)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Hey: The Partier Title!:):)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' This weekend, as you're probably aware, you can take part in Shing Jea Boardwalk...

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Dragon Arena, and RBA

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I've been agitating for a penguin for some time, but you know, the setting makes that less than likely.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' With Binky's though, we're on for multiple penguins.:)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I have not heard of mounts being developed.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' There has to be a purpose for diamonds! But I don't know what it is.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' The question is, do the _designers_ know what it is. :D

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' The objective of changes to the game relates to trying to close professional farming as an option.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Not to end YOUR farming, but those who would farm and sell. Because gold sales increases costs.:(

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Thanks, Salome, but you should keep. He's a cute little guys, though. :]

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Are you finding more lag during events? I wonder if that's just more people. I will ask about that.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' We did, unfortunately, have a few issues, particularly with Europeanservers, last week.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' As far as I know, those were resolved.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' How could we give a boost for a title in town? Titles accrue wherever, so that wouldn't work.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Oh, thanks, I did make the event, and met the Celestial Pig. He was very cute!

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Sometimes my district succeeded; sometimes we failed.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' No sales of CE special items, no. Sorry.:(

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' No changes to Guild Halls in the immediate future, as far as I know.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I saw that onyx — it's a complete mystery to me!

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' A drunkard gauge? Like an in-game breathalizer? :)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Ji, your items are customized, so it wouldn't work to accept, with gratitude for the offer.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' ASL? 108/F/Seattle ;)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' No word on Gwen. Froggie proposed many theories, all based on the random items we've found.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Last I heard, his TPN was scouring the countryside looking for clues.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' TPN = Tadpole Network

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' No updates at this time. I wasn't really coming for new info, just to say "hi."

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' IMO, Grenth's Avatar was way overpowered, I'm sorry if you feel it was overly adjusted.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' But any skill that gives me chills when I cast it? I figure it's probably a tad on the heavyduty side.;)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I think things like the weekend events, the holiday festivals, those do encourage new players.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I'd love to see player thoughts on that, though, if you have ideas about how to expand GW

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' We will not add maps to existing games, no. We have to focus on the future.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Of course, we do add festivals, and those do include maps, on occasion.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' If your GF tells you to stop playing GW... you don't really want me to say it, do you?

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

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' No, no, I was thinking you could invite her to play GW, too.:)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' You have to access the character to get to the inventory, therefore you can't on the inventory screen.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' As to more greens being added to any campaign, well...

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' We currently offer a Design-A-Weapon Contest.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' And those items — shields, weapons, foci — will be added to the game.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Sorry, yes, I don't mean to alarm you with the lavender text. I am a member of the ArenaNet/GW Dev Team.:)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Nearly every contest we have includes Europe. The current contest includes Europe. Is there a concern?

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Yes, if you are in Europe, and < 18 but at least 13, your parent may enter for you.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' And, let me make this clear: Your parent can specify the name to be recognized.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' So if your parent is Gustav and you are Pierre, we can list the winner in YOUR name, nor your dad's.:)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Let me get you the link: It is on the main page. Title is New Contest Announced!

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Link is: http://www.guildwars.com/events/contests/designaweapon07/

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' That is if you use the US site.:)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' The vague, "Changes to bow skills" is pretty exciting. I'm not sure that has been finalized yet.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I'm figuring, oh, a +90 to all Bow Skills, and Dmg of 140-18O. *cough*

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' The unlocked chests, the ones that do not require a key, DO respawn from time to time.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' However, the designers have not made that forumula known, so it's a mystery how, and when.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' And the formula is such that the spawn frequency is different for different players.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' One tip I might add is that if the chests are available, again you may wish to head towards the ones later in the gam

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' game

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I am hoping I said "Chests" at the beginning.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Yes, if you farm, the quality of the drops will diminish.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' In chests, as in the game.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I don't mean casual farming, I mean excessive farming.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I need to get more details on those chests; I wish I knew more.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I don't know what it's based on, that's the trick! Darn designers and their secret handshakes and decoder rings!

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I made up a list of sneaky requests for storage that didnt' really look like requests for storage.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' But they saw through me like glass.;)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' The thing about honorable mentions in the DAW contest is that we sneakily added them to the game.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I thought it would be more fun if you did not know what you were looking for.

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

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I think maybe we should do a rolling inclusion in the future. Not all themall at once, but a few at a time.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' And we figured out a way to make it not easily determined where they are. :D

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' The DAW winners will be added to Nightfall, to the best of my knowledge.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Oh, you received the photographs? Nice! Next year, I hope you'll bring me bunny ears. :D

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Of course, I have to figure out if we're going to GC this year.:-/

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Mesmers are getting some TLC in the very near future.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Has the lag improved, even a bit, since the CNY festival ended?

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I would recommend entering only a few pieces of art in the contest.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Only one can go on for judging, so don't send tons, just a few top quality imagines.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' images*

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' So some way it's better, the lag, and some say it's not better.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Any comments on a forum thread I would make in a forum thread.

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

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Oh, full inventory. ;p

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I don't think anyone here says 'The last Guild Wars," so you can look to a long and happy future.:)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Job info is on the corporate site, www.arena.net

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I don't have any info on new emotes, sorry

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Let me step to my friend the Xunlai for a second.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' *sigh* I need to set up a pet sitter.:)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I cannot give money, or items, or anything. I can't spawn even so much as a gold piece!

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Mythty, that is one I do not have, the Horseman. But are you sure you have an extra?

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' No realease date for C4, sorry.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' That's very kind, thank you, Myghty!

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' So cute!!

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I don't know Izzy's plans, sorry.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Uh oh, I have a bunch of reminders in my window, I need to go. However, before I do... conga?

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Ok, click me or someone nearby and space bar to start.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' TY, slip

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Ok, conga time!

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

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Thanks so much for the visit, guys. I hope to see you again soon. Oh, and if I missed your question...

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I'

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I apologize. I will try to get more answers next time!

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' take care ,and we'll see you this weekend, for sure!

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' <— dragon nesting.;)
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''Image log courtesy of nkuvu of Your Lucky Charm [jinx]''

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