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==[[Gaile/Frog Talk/20070414|Gaile Gray Talk Saturday April 14, 2007]]==

''Note: In the forum of GW Online some players organized a rally for mursaats in Maguuma Stade International District 1, to fight for an appearance of this enemy in [[Guild Wars Eye of the North]] [http://guildwars.incgamers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=447138]. [[Arena Net]] employees read this post and sent Mursaats to kill everyone in this district on Saturday, April 14th, 2007 5PM GMT. The following log was an answer of [[Gaile Gray]] to this "mini-event".''

===Summary===
* [[Mursaat]] spellcasters appeared in international [[district]]s of the [[Maguuma Stade]] outpost, killing players. The deaths will not effect those going for Survivor. <noinclude>

===Complete Log===
'''''Gaile Gray:''''' It's horrible. Bodies all over!!

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Is there a strategy in place?

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' In case they invade??

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I don't know why you;...

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Back in a few. I'm thinking if we all pretend to be dead, they'll leave. Oh wait...

* Later, Gaile came to [[Kamadan, Jewel of Istan]]

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Hi, there. :)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' How is your Saturday going?

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Mine's just getting started, really. :)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Ok, so you chose the name Caile Gray and thought you'd not be actioned?

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' People choose names close to mine and it can involve scamming. :(

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' So please understand, they're acting in the best interests of the players.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' No (something) kicking is required. :)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' That many hours DOES seem high. Let me ask the team to look... I thought it would be lower.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Do you have a lot of marks on that account? :)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I will see if I can find out, but it's sort of a thing we have to do, to prevent someone being scammed. :(

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Thank yoU!

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Seriously, sometimes people don't understand, I appreciate that you do

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Ok, some news. Not a lot, but a little.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Yes, as you know, there will be birthday gifts for Year 2. I cannot spoil them with a list.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I do think you will enjoy them.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Secondly, James Phinney (lead designer and all-around great guy) spent some time on Friday with me.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' He is reading ALL the threads about the updates, and believe me I do mean all.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' There are a few things we can share.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' It's really helpful for Necromancers to share builds, so that we can mirror that build and test the changes.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' We know that some necs are upset about the changes to Soul Reaping (SR).

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' SR changes were not intended or spurred by PvP; SR needed a change in both, to be honest.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' We want people to understand this is not one type of gameplay driving another.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' DO NOT delete a character. Work with us to get the right balance, or at least wait until it comes.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' You say it is wrong that another profession can mess up your energy gain, but boy another prof can...

'''''Gaile Gray:'''''... mess up my ability to run, or deny my energy gains, too! And I'm not a Nec in this case!

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Yes, we do understand. Here is how I see it lately, please let me know if you agree.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Necs are pretty comfortable with a change to SR, because they acknowledge that it was a tad overpowered.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' What they are less happy with is the timer.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' (Mesmers, next.)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Thanks, Cj Two A, that's very kind.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' What James said is that they are testing ALL builds, and looking at various possibilities.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' They are not content with Necs right now, and understand what you steady Nec players are sharing!

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I hope that everyone understands — and surely they must — that we DO read the forums.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Even today, I'm here because of something on a fan forum. :)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' We are avid readers, and we act on your input often, and well. :)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' No, to Mesmers.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I mean NOW to Mesmers

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Yeah, you guys already feel itls "No" I know. :)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' YES to Mesmers. YES to research. YES to reading thoughtful posts about how to make them better.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I think veteran Mesmer players will agree that there is little wrong with Mes in PvP

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Yes, IN PvP they are awesome- Don't you agre?

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' agree?

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Ok, YES, finding a group in PvE is the trick. They rock, but there are challenges, esp with PUGs

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' PUG = Pickup groups.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Veteran players value a good Mesmer; veteran players know the Mes's place in a team.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' James is looking at ways to make them stronger, or more.. how to say this?

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' To make it more apparent how they contribute to a party and how valuable they truly are.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' So hold on, Mesmers. The design team has you on the list, and good things are being considered.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Thanks, Nemesis Lord

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Ahhh, but if you say (profession) sucks, I think you simply don't know.:)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' 1v1 arenas are hero battles. The game is not balanced for straight 1v1 but with heroes, it's 1v1 done better. :)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Thanks, Pieke

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Hard Mode?

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' We're doing a "hard mode?"

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Nobody tells me anything! :)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Ok, ok, from what I HEAR, and this could change, but from what I understand, Hard Mode may arrive next week.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Thanks, Hikui

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Hard Mode: Increased difficulty in the game, increased rewards. Very fun!

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Although there is a worry, I think, that there's a mission I'll never finish in HM. :)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Hard Mode is much more than I expected it would be. I

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' So, we are going to put together a little website page to hit the highlights and share them with you.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' NO charge for Hard Mode, no!

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' No sneaky monthly fee, no!

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' And while I'm here: NO subscription fees for GW2, either. Or GW:EN!

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' My personal opinion is that HM would be very, very difficult to hench/hero, but you may be able to do it.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Will DoA be affected by Hard Mode? Yes, eventually. :)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' TY, Ada!

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Ah! I don't know about FoW and UW, but I do believe it IS included in HM. I will confirm.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' CE for GW:EN — I'm very hopeful. No confirmation, but they are definitely considering it.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Thanks, Prestige Healer.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I agree, we should broaden the means to acquire items in the online store.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Sorry, someone at my door.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I'm hanging out in a game, talking to some friends, and some fool knocks on my door to sell me vinyl siding!?

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Yes, as I said. We DO need to increase the means to buy in the online store.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I was poking for some sort of gift certificate system, through retail stores!

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Also, PayPal and... Don't you EVEN go there, with that "storage update" silliness! :)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Lockpicks - Hard Mode. :)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Yes, DoA will be in Hard Mode. I can't even imagine!

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Thanks, Nero

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I apologized to you for the typo. Can that end it, please?

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' The coming week — yes. Meaning the week of April 15-21. That's an_estimate_but that seems entirely possible.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' TY Lissa.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Whenever your character turns 1 year — April, November, any month — you will get a 1 year gift.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' The earliest that any can turn 2 is April 28th, of course.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Hmmm... I should bake for the team that day! An anniversary treat! :)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' If you were an accurate predictor in the Celestial Tournament, you should see the prize guy next week.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' And he'II hang around at least a week, to hand out your prizes.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I think there is info on rewards in the large article that we posted about 7-10 days ago.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' About the tournaments, the ATS.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I have not heard of bumblebees in GW2, so I can neither confirm nor deny their presence. :)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I don't know about character slots for GW:EN, but I must point out, GW:EN is for your high-level characters.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' There is no starter area in GW:EN

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Oh, full inventory. :)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I know, this armour is really cute. I love the look.:)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' No idea about a preview event, Since it's an XP it may be different.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Oh, wow, we got SO many entries in the weapon design contest!

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' It's going to be tough for the judges to pick winners!

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Yes, PvP players voted rather strongly for 8v8. And yes, we're still looking at Kill Count.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I thought Kill Count would be fun. I loved it in StarCraft.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Thanks, Crazy P.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I know this isn't StarCraft, silly. :)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' However, the CONCEPT is a good one, you know?

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' hehe I know, no problem

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' No idea about storage and GW:EN, sorry

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' And no, nothing new on (1) hairstylists. (2) guild storage or (3) auction houses. :)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' *dusts hands* A three-fer. :)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Yeah, you guys better be working on finishing the games and practing your monster pwnage. :)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Because if you don't kill them, they assuredly will kill you, in Hard Mode. :)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' No word on armours. It's behind other more time-sensitive issues, like Hard Mode and skill balance.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Name changing -- I suppose that might come, but in all honesty, other games charge and we might as well.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' If it came to offering for a charge and not offering, I think most would agree a modest charge was appropriate.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Yeah, imagine Abaddon in Hard Mode. :)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' You think Shiro was tougher?

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Mallyx — there's the ticket! Mallyx in Hard Mode. :)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Nothing on alliance roster. Again, there are other more pressing matters.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' TY jane.:)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Ruins of Surmia-- see, I _love_ the idea of that in Hard Mode.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' That's one, you finish it and you are pretty darn elated. :)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Imagine capping that one in HM!

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' And no, nothing new on (1) hairstylists, (2) guild storage or (3) auction houses. :)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I like the sounds of the Sylvari very well. Of all, I think I'm most intrigued by them.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' They just sound like great beings. :)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I saw "leechers" on a design room board one day. I do believe they will look at that sometime, I really do.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' TY, Duke. (Wales = very cool.)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I have not been to Madrid, but I would like to go there someday.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I Iike the Spanish castles, from their photographs. :)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Yes, to access Hard Mode, you have to finish a campaign.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Not all campaigns, but each campaign for which you want to undertake HM

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' My German is poor. :( In my heart, though, Ich Liebe Deutschland. :)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Thanks, Chthonian Envoy.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I _believe_ that Hard Mode is account based, but PLEASE wait for the HM Page to confirm, ok??

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I have not heard of plans to add new language-based districts, no.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Yes, I am still working on the title I have...let me check

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' 549 in Sweet Tooth.:)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I'm going for the highest level, someday, but just getting Sweet Tooth will be cool.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Yes, I can tell you about the Mursaat.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' You see, there was a little "fan rally in support of the Mursaat."

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' And, well, the Mursaat sort of ... invaded the districts during the rally.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' If you go to International District 2 of Maguuma Stade, you will see Mursaat in town.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' The trick is, can you live long enough to see the? :)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' the Mursaat, that is.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Deutschland ? or Deutscheland? I thought Deutschland. Can you teach me?

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' *proud*

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Danke.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' You ask about cookies and well, it brings to mind ideas of mine for GW2.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' What I'd like is things that we could acquire and give as gifts to others. Wedding gifts, friendship gifts.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Not items that you need in the game, but special items that you can share. :)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' So I'm going to tell the designers if they'd consider sort of ... off topic items. :)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Ya!

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Daimon - ja.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Oh, it's no trouble answering questions -- not at all!

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Sometimes I have trouble seeing questions, and I KNOW I miss a lot. If you are ok with that...

'''''Gaile Gray:'''''... and forgive me my many typos, we're good. :D

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Guild Hall improvements: I have not heard of any for GW;EN, to be honest. Maybe, but I don't know for sure.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' For the future, though, there's little I'd rather spend my money on that the moosehead over the mantel. :)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Ok, I don't believe in mooseheads, in real life, but for fun, sure! :)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Mesmer updates -- James said they are still looking at changes, and there will be some.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' The nature of the changes isn't known yet, but they ARE considering all sort of positive updates.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Necromancers — same applies. Don't despair -- the designers are reviewing forum threads and discussing often

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' TY, Nemesis Lords. Sorry about earlier.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I like cheese, too. ;)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Except in my games. :D

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Good news about the Miniatures: We have a suppply of keys, and are going to be using them for player rewards or prize

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' ATS? I think it's due very soon. I don't have a date, yet

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' No plans for a Beta Weekend for GW:EN at this time. We'll have more info later, of course.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Tournament Agent (no all caps please!) is coming this week. Perhaps mid-week, like around the 18th-20th

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Yes, some sort of outcome would be good for those who abuse the other team members and leave

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I'm also unfond of AFKers, for most purposes.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Qliq, he's very cute.:)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Killcount -- being examined

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' No idea on a Gwen minipet, but it's a cute idea. :)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' TY, Anadi.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Will there be social skills? What a cute question!

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' There is a birthday gift, yes, but I'm not a spoiler. :)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Thanks, Xerxes.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' The fact is, death leveling was a player invention.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' We never thought that anyone could reach Level 20 in Presearing.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' And when they showed the ingenuity and drive to do so, we rewarded them with a potential title.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I think that's quite cool, personally.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' YES, I noticed that myself, I would LOVE to be able to portion out my inventory withdrawals, too.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Thanks, Burton.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Certainly we can conga!

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' TY, Obi. I'm afraid my sense of humour is confusing, for some. :)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I don't think I'd qualify Flesh Golems as "cute,'" no.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' TY Blindest Guardian.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I think a conga title would be cool, but I don't know how it would work. :)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Ok, about that conga thing... shall we?

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' I'm not leaving, but others may need to do so, so I thought I'd conga now. :)

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Click me or someone near by, and space bar to start.

'''''Gaile Gray:''''' Oh, one additional thing...

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

''Log courtesy of Sjeng of [LJ]''

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