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==[[Gaile/Frog Talk/20070317|Gaile Gray Talk Saturday March 17, 2007]]==
===Summary===
* PC Gamer out on Thursday.
* Name changing hard to implement.
* More information on hard mode on Monday.
* [[Lucky weekend]] is not an event and no hat will be rewarded.
* No information on hair dressers, storage or vote-kicking.
* Pet controls are in testing, some bow attacks might get updates.
* Death leveling will not be removed.<noinclude>

===Complete log===
'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Top o' the Afternoon to you.:)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Happy St. Patrick's Day.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' PC Gamer was shipped out on Thursday, and should be in hand soon. I had hoped today.:-/

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I visited last night, but I realized that our European friends were likely sleeping at mat hour.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' And I wanted to show the Asura to them, too.:)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I visit the IDs, it's true, because, well, it's become home. Plus Froggie is here.:)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I'm a member of the development team, and the designers gave me lavender text so I could talc with players.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I'm a member of the development team, and the designers gave me lavender text so I could talk with players.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Sorry, very bad lag. I think my ISP is taking a nap.:(

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Server issues, I get an email, this is local to me. *kicks ISP's patootie*

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' It's nice to see you guys here. Are you enjoying your weekend?

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' No word on the changes to titles, and I agree, we spoke of that some tine ago.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I'm hoping we'll have some final info on that, so that there are cross-campaign title changes.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Sure I will move to Froggie's aura. That may make the Asura easier to see.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' He's behind me just now.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Changing names is a situation that has some benefits and some risks, and it's not an easy thing to configure.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Risk is that scammers may take advantage of that to mask their bad behavior.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Benefit is obvious.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' And the complexity comes, I believe, in all the customized items.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' But that latter bit is a guess, for I'm not a programmer.:)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Some of the rumours are true, and some are not. We'll have more info soon

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' We want to sort out the wheat from the chaff.:)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Yes, if a name has to be changed, then customized items are rendered unuseable at present.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Which is part of that complexity issue.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Nothing to say on changing hair or faces, sorry

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' On Monday, we'll have a dev update that talks about Hard Mode and Sunspear and Lightbringer titles.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' It's not a big chunk of information, more of what it says, "an update."

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Yes, Monday morning PDF, Monday evening GMT.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' There is no event. There will be no hat.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Adding a few special drops makes this a fun weekend, but please don't expect a hat every time we do that.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I love the idea of adding random fun drops, but there is a diff between a fun weekend and a full-out event.:)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I have no new news on storage today, I'm sorry to say.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Believe me that (Guten Abend, Deutschland ;)) the designers know you'd like more storage.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' They probably hear me complaining in the next room.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I'm a developer, yes.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Now, THAT is true. I do not balance skills.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' And I'm pretty relieved about that, because that's a job I do not covet. ;p

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I mean, how many skills are there? Trying to balance them all... amazingly challenging!

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I have not heard of any plans to bring back dye remover. There was a lot of confusion about that.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' And I know that the recipes have changed, but that's pretty much part of the preview and update.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I wanted to show the Asura, so I dropped by.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' It's not likely I would have new exclusive info on a Saturday and I do apologize for that.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Sorry, Fred is not for sale. And I couldn't gift him to someone, he's feel abandoned!:)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Asura is named Fred.:)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Si, con mucho gusto. Hola, Latinos!

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' De nada

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I can't say a word until it's out there.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' There's a magazine article coming. And it's large, and it's gorgeous and ... *sigh*

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I must respect the protocols here.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I am sorry, but I cannot customize items for people.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' The vote kick idea — we've talked of it before. The risk is, a gold drops, and everyone suddenly finds...

'''''Gaile Gray:'''''.. that player "needs" a boot. :)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Now, I've seen players suggest a way to address that — make any items in his/her name unavailable to others.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' And I think that's a pretty reasonable idea. I've also seen the concerns about leechers and leavers.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Leecher is more relevant in this case, of course.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I'd personally like to show leechers - AFKers — the pointy toe of my Bot of Removal.:)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Thank you for reminding me. Yes, the GM is a little OUT THERE for me. So large!

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' However, it's green and today is a day for as much greenness as possible.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I think that the NCE team is working on a placement in The Netherlands. (Nice country you have there!)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Oh wait, isn't there a publication in Benelux on that list?

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Well, let me put up this link, but it's on the front page of the www.guildwars.com site.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Here's the link: http://www.guildwars.com/press/mediapartners.php

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' That is also on all the European sites as well

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' No informacion ahora.:(

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' TY for the luck.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Game Mistress, if you will.:):)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' It's ok, I can't speak fast enough, and chatting is perfectly fine. I do appreciate reining in spam, tho.;)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I do not have the Ghostly Hero.:(

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Someone last night had one — he's great!!

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Our general philosophy is this: We don't want to _require_ high-end systems to play Guild Wars.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' So any game we make will work just fine on a regular machine, not a power-machine.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' So... the high end machines may get something extra, like graphical improvements.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' But the standard machine, not "this gen" but even a bit behind, will be

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

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' So if you get a super-duper machine, you'll get benefits. But those playing on an older machine...

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' (within reason, of course) can still play just fine!

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' There are a lot of groups I prefer to them, tbh.:)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Oh, Dyes for heroes! Nice idea!

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I have not heard we are working on grills.:)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' No, we were not sued. We added the timer - and it's so minor I don't know why anyone would object — because...

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' ... we want to remind folks to take good care of themselves.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' No a nag, not a "close the game" mechanics, just a "don't forget to sleep" note.:)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Ranger update? Pet controls are being tested, and the team is discussing possible changes to some bow skills.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Envor, that's too valuable, but thank you.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' No, hero controls are totally different than pet controls.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Heros are using weapons, casting spells... you see?

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' if you mean staking a position or calling to defend, that makes

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' TY jahar.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Minions are a different type of creature than pets. And therefore
would not be covered in pet controls.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Or so I believe.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' No plans for Linux that I know about.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Yes, we will continue Guild Wars — you guys know that!

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' How, where, why, and so forth, remains to be said. You should know more very soon!

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' This girl isn't a player character, so doesn't have real outstanding stats. :)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I'm not able to discuss things like "-the next campaign" just now. Sooooon!

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I think if you're going to play PvP, you have to get used to a bit of abbrasive chat, don't you? :)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I mean, it's sort of part of the game, WITHIN reason, of course.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' A little confrontational chat isn't a bad thing.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I think I heard a word or two about someone on the design team looking at leeching, yes.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I don't know if they will find a means to counter it, but they are aware, and concerned.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' It's not as easy as "You didn't move, you're booted" is it?

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Don't know about this "Ultimate Edition." What is that?

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Quizás el nombramiento de pets vendrá al futuro

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' ¿Mis palabras son correctas?

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' *phew*:)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' A repeatable quest, in Pre-Searing? I know what you're on about! That title! :)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I think that pre-searing is sort of historical and I don't know that the
designers would add things to it.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Snowman. :)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I would hope that yes, there would be beast mastery weapons. However between you and me...

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Welll...

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Froggie is worried about the idea of a whip. :(

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Bots booted, daily. We DO go there, we DO pull names, or respond to player reports

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I know they come back, but honestly, we deal with bots daily
you?

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Can you not tell your Monk Hero to do that now? Focus c

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' l am a Ranger because I love bows and pets; l am a Monk because I
cannot stand to let my team die.:)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' When I don't use Monk as primary or secondary I get pretty
concerned about helping.:)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Those advertising gold sales? TELL us! Give us a name, date, time,
location and we'll blast 'em.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Every person who sells gold costs you and me time, because they
raise the price for us.:(
e, with players in 24 time . It just doesn't work, Im

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

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Oh a day night timer? Well, how could w
zones?

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Sorry, I cannot give call outs to people
sorry.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' bien gracias! Y usted?

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I agree, and I will ask about that. Showing *
of fact ion to the cause is a good idea.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I like the idea of away messages a ton.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Hello, I'm not here right now. I'm grabbing a Dr. Pepper. Please leave
me a message. :)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' No tengo favorito ahora.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Ich spreche German nicht. :(:(:(

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Einige Worter und Ausdrucke. I don't even know if that's right.:(

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Ausdruke is phrases?

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Gut!

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I saw the other day that one of the NCsoft games will have in-game
chat.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I thought "We should get that for Guild Wars!"

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' NO idea if it's coming, but I think. we'd love it.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' If you said what I think you said, I'm sorry, but you will be gone. :(

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Pet controls, yes.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Pet emotes? Hey. I dunno. Like what?

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

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Yes, that French tournament is marvelous!

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I saw a TON of guilds sign up for that.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Your English is excellent, and I’m unsure if we can have an Ally List,
because it would be very long.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' however, maybe that is possible -- I will ask

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Alliance Halls — interesting idea. Of course, you can guest now, but
hmmmm…

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Nice word!

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I don't think that there will be a chance to death leveling

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' it was not planned, it was something that players discovered, and as
such we would be likely to leave it intcat

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' intact, too

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Actually, this "hat" is a sham. I am not technically speaking a GM

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I wear it because they don't have a CRM hat.:)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Oui!

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I haven't made my predictions on the winner of the Celestial
Tournament. I have my eye on several.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Right now, I think it's Skill Bars at the top of the ranking.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Ah, good you asked!@

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Xunlai will open next week!

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' You can predict the final rounds. Very fun.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I haven't heard of including a t-shirt in any CEs.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' (have mentioned getting t-shirts into stores, and I believe we’re
working on that!
xi that, s you if I

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Alliance Battles' wait time — I can ask for any updates on that, sure

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I don't know that I will be at Leipzig this year. I will miss you if I am
not. :(

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' l don't know that well put month, day, year in char age.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' For one thing, sometimes knowing that info is helpful to establishing
ownershp of an account, I believe.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Yes, I know, it clicks over and you don't know exactly what day, I
agree

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Oh, lucky you! Leipzigger... Leipzigander? Something like that. :)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Loved that place.:)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' What IS up with Onyx!? I have one and I have NO idea what to do
with it!

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Froggie said as recently as last night that he still believe in Gwen.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' That we've not heard the end of that. I think he's often a dreamer.:)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I haven’t heard of guild storage being on the list at this time. Guild
storage has a lot of drawbacks.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I’ve heard in other games, there are problems with access,
scamming, etc. :(

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Oh, I need to store something, I just realize I can clear a space.:)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' TY Gratt

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Well, as we have said, there is some truth in those rumours, and some fiction, too.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' And we hope to be able to sort that out very soon!

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' No news on storage of hairdressers just now, sorry

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' TY, Cristal! I’ve not gotten my own yet. :)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I do believe that the St. Patrick's items are about the cutest we’ve
made.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Now, I realize that some will think "cuteness"

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' is a bit silly, but honestly, for icons, cuteness is very important.:)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' No info on alliance lists right now, sorry

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Ok, I will defer to you: attractive.:)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Automatic tourney is coming soon

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' TY. Okuni.:)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Do you find the Asura a little... odd? That facial expression. :)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Cat is good. He's sleeping just now. That's his "job" 23/7. :)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I callhim El Gato Gorge... Well, his name is Geroge, I think that's
Gorge in Spanish. :)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Jorge?
s spam, but gave a

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Ahhh. George, after whom all my pets are named.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I don't think we "banned" for continuous spam, but gave a time out for
being able to chat.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' That time has been adjusted a few times.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Error 19? Never seen that one> tell me about it.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Dod, you must keep the Cesta, but Thank you. :)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' How do they spam? If there's a timer? I mean it DOES make them
pause, yes?

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Yes, I would like the ability to chat during cinematics.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I can ask about that sure

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I will ask about Error 19. Truly I have never seen that one... OH!

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' That's related to the holiday missions or quests, right??

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' TY, Dod

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Yes, l am a huge Mickey Mouse/Disney fen. Don't know why you
asked, but ok!

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I like those ideas — put a little more life into the settlements? WiII
pass it along.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I particularly like the idea of chimney smoke.:)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I should not tell you this, but I think SoT is coming this week or next.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' As GotW |

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' We have a poll running on fan forums about what miniatures you'd like
to see. Do add your ideas any time!

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Nah, I like talking with a small group. Spamming my lavender across
the server would seem very rude of me. :)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Can you see people complain? "Who cares — if I wanted to hear that,
I'd go find her." :D :D

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' 2nd Birthday gift Is not finalized yet. I wish I knew!

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' My girl is 22 months old, so she's close.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Paragons need buffing? You think so?

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Mine seems quite well balanced.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I will ask about Error 19, but if it's related to holiday missions, then
that's the explanation.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' No miniatures to sell, sorry. :(

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Loooo, another thing I can't remember seeing. I must be missing
some of those cool drops! TY

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I can get to many places with this girl, but of course, she's not a
player character and she will die.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' If I go to FoW, she'd die in an instant. I don't take her places for play,

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Ok, will ask.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Angelic bond, eh? -)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' No se sobre nuevos tintes. Esta es un bueno pregunta.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I'm a packrat, too.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' ACK! UnA ! :)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I get that "matching bit" for una/uno mixed up. :)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I'm sorry, call me out of the loop, but there Is farming in DoA on a serious level??

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' CE will not be re-released. :(

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Es...con su permisso... The 1v1 ladder is the Hero Battles, right?

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' We are constantly looking at more ladders and more options for player recognition.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Hey, I won't tolerate people dissing other nationalities.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Don't EVEN go there.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Global community is very important, and everyone deserves respect.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I would say yes we will do a new event, but I cannot say for certain when the next one will be.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Prophecies (standard) isn’t in Belgium now?

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I will ask about that.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Yes, they can get more copies, I’m sure. I will ask NCE about it.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' 108.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I don't think we have a Factions Game of the Year edition planned, but that's sales/marketing and I'm not certain.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Bot farming is handled frequently by our support team, you bet!

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I wonder how we could get people to use Party Search!?

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Players begged for it, but I don't see everyone using it, as they could and should!

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Maybe "You get a cookie if you use the PS." :)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' You don't need to send screenshots, you simply need to send time, date, zone, and exact spelling of the "bots" name.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I think the fan fiction community is doing a wonderful job of creating interesting stories about Guild Wars.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I need to head out now.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I haven't eaten today and It's heading to 3:30.:)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Sure, we can conga!

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Yes, we watch for bots there regularly. And zap ;em. :)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Click me and space bar to start the conga, if you care to join.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Thanks, Samira

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' That's so funny!

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I was rubberbanding. :)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Have a great rest of your St. Patrick's Day, and enjoy those Shamrock Ales in moderation. :)

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