The Basics
Hi! I’m Eric Flannum, the lead designer for Guild Wars 2. Over the next few months, we’ll be telling you about the professions, races, lore, and game systems of Guild Wars 2, as well as talking about our design philosophy and thoughts about the game. First up: combat!
We’ve got a lot of amazing things [...]

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It sometimes feels like our industry has thrown the baby out with the bathwater. When you play an RPG, you want to experience a compelling and memorable storyline. You want your choices to matter. You want your actions to leave their mark on the world. Let’s start demanding those things of MMOs too. [...]

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It has been a while for me to post here. But I wanted to let you all know what is going on with our Guild. I have had the privilege to lead this great group of friends here in Guild Wars for more than 4 years now. It has been exciting to see us grow [...]

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From the Guild Wars 2 FAQ:
Will there be a subscription fee for Guild Wars 2?
Nope. Like the original Guild Wars, there will be no subscription fee for Guild Wars 2. You just buy the game and play it online without paying a monthly fee.
Will Guild Wars 2 be an MMO?
Yes. Guild Wars 2 provides [...]

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Update – Thursday, April 9
Updated Zaishen Rewards
Updated Zaishen Chest drops to replace Abyssal Tonic with a new tonic for the month of April. More information on Zaishen Rewards can be found here.
Automated Tournaments
Updated Automated Tournament map rotations.
Bug Fixes
Fixed a bug that allowed Elder Crocodiles to be charmed in Arbor Bay and Verdant Cascades.
Miscellaneous
Xunlai Tournament Agents [...]

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