Tomorrow's Guild Chat: We want your questions!

[Donari.5237]

I tossed a question into Twitch chat, very belatedly, that was probably lost in the spam -- or will be addressed in the story so they don't want to let it out yet? Anyway, I wonder just how tremendous an impact "The Burden" would have on the Norn if it became public. It upends the story of one of their greatest heroes, the foundation of one of their main cultural beliefs. On the other hand, Norn are staunchly independent sorts as a rule who don't just go along with the group-think and might be better able to roll with the punches on such a thing.

[miraude.2107]

Will we get true upgradeable weapons like we did with season 4, instead of a skin and an exotic recipe?

[Cynder.2509]

What was everyone's favorite part working on the new episode or what's everyone's favorite part working on any new content in general? Any short little story to tell about it and how this kind of work is like?

[Randulf.7614]

Thanks for the summary of the guild chat. Some interesting answers, some worrying answers as well. At least I know visual noise isn’t a care for them.

Looking forward to the boneskinner fight, just hope it isn’t just a random arena with no context

[Linken.6345]

@"AgentMoore.9453" said:They answered some of the stuff asked in this thread, so here's what I caught:

Was this being probably the shortest LW story a deliberate design decision? Is this how short all stories will be going forward?

Future stories have a chance to be short so that they can put things out faster, but it's not for sure that all of them will be as short as this.

Though the frost looks great, it makes the action difficult to see; was this considered with the mechanic and intentional?

Yes, it was considered and intentional. Devs also stated that the entire screen was clouded in addition to the frosty border, and that what we have now is the "toned down" version.

They seemed to hesitate before answering, so it's possible the frost effect is under review or not final.

Can we expect more Boneskinner stuff later in the Saga?

Yes. The Boneskinner will be back in a strike mission. They say that it will have a phased fight where not following the mechanic will punish you, but not become unbeatable.

Will the map be expanded with future releases?

Yes. They are doing exactly what they did with Dry Top.

Does Jormag minions conserve free will?

Yes and no. Jormag tries to persuade people to "want what it wants", so some of the minions are willing and some don't realize they're being influenced.

Why can you not use mounts in Darkrime Delves?

Finding a certain character in this area happens in the open world, and they didn't want Raptor mounts jumping all over it.

Did the guy doing the ending cutscene (convo with Jormag) get a raise?

There were two voice actors working together on the cutscene as well as a number of cinematic artists who received glowing praise from the devs in the guild chat. Evidently, they also received waffles at the office to celebrate the release.

How Svanir got their raptors? Have they purchased PoF?

The devs laughed at this one and then said the Svanir stole PoF because they're bad guys. Then they added that 'it looks cool'. Finally, they posited that people lured by Jormag also happened to own mounts.

In the map you see blue ghosts next to trees that disappear when you get close to them. What's the story behind them?

It was not explained specifically what that is, but it was explained that they intend to have more things in the game like it that you can see, but not other players who haven't reached your progress in the story yet.

Why in the episode does it say Braham abandoned his people when the story before that gave no indication that he did such a thing?

Devs didn't answer this, but Braham himself admits it to Ryland in the prologue when he's drunk. Ryland is shocked, telling Braham that his guild is his warband and shaming him for abandoning them.

What was the most difficult thing you struggled with in Whisper in the Dark?

Horror elements in an MMO. They felt horror worked better in a weaponless situation or in a single-player where you can be made to feel alone. They were proud of the jumpscare Icebrood in the keep, however.

How will expanding Bjora Marches interact with map completion, for those who have already mapped the current area?

If you complete the map now, you get the completion reward. If you wait for the map to expand, you'll need to find all the expanded places to get the reward. You do not lose the reward when the map expands if you complete it before it does.

Can we expect more Boneskinner stuff later in the Saga outside of the strike mission?You dident get the question right at 55.16 its asked and answer is YES

Other then that good summary.

[Ashantara.8731]

@Randulf.7614 said:I will be unable to tune in for the chat if anyone is able to summarise any salient/key points

You can watch it at any later time on Twitch.

[Inculpatus cedo.9234]

Or, watch it on YouTube. And Facebook, I believe.

[Frostfang.5109]

There have be en lots of rewuests for new faces, horns, hairs, furpatterns etc. Will anything of that be added soon?

A simple yes or no would do for answer.

[Linken.6345]

@Frostfang.5109 said:There have be en lots of rewuests for new faces, horns, hairs, furpatterns etc. Will anything of that be added soon?

A simple yes or no would do for answer.

The chat is already over, I think I saw something about them not considering face, horns, hairs, furpatterns etc a priority at all when doing content.Will try to find the post about it.EditCant find it now will come back when I do.

[Inculpatus cedo.9234]

The Dev comment about hair is from the German article.

Edit: https://en-forum.guildwars2.com/discussion/comment/1103153/#Comment_1103153

[Linken.6345]

@"Inculpatus cedo.9234" said:The Dev comment about hair is from the German article.

Edit: https://en-forum.guildwars2.com/discussion/comment/1103153/#Comment_1103153

No wonder I dident find it, dont speak german but remembered your post about it thanks for poping in here with the answer mate.

[Eloc Freidon.5692]

Didn't notice this thread until just now and its probably too late.

Why wasn't the Commander included in the final cutscene?

[Randulf.7614]

@Eloc Freidon.5692 said:Didn't notice this thread until just now and its probably too late.

Why wasn't the Commander included in the final cutscene?

Guild chat was yesterday, so it is too late.

Didn’t notice we weren’t present though. Will keep an eye out if I ever deign to go through it on an alt

[Frostfang.5109]

@Linken.6345 said:

@"Inculpatus cedo.9234" said:The Dev comment about hair is from the German article.

Edit:

https://en-forum.guildwars2.com/discussion/comment/1103153/#Comment_1103153

No wonder I dident find it, dont speak german but remembered your post about it thanks for poping in here with the answer mate.

I hope they deliver better looking helms for charr then, that isnt unobtainable, removes horns, hair, ears, eyes.... everything as the last one did.

[GutterRat.1269]

Was this chat specifically about PvE stuff only, or did they discuss any changes/nerfs/improvements for WvW? Doesn't matter either way beyond the fact that it'll save me the time of watching it if it's just more of the former.

[Randulf.7614]

@msalakka.4653 said:Was this chat specifically about PvE stuff only, or did they discuss any changes/nerfs/improvements for WvW? Doesn't matter either way beyond the fact that it'll save me the time of watching it if it's just more of the former.

Specific to the episode itself afaik

[Klypto.1703]

I have a special challenge idea for a guild chat. So whoever is hosting it picks one person and they will do a wvw guild mission. Then we will see what strategies they use to complete it. It would probably be the most watched guild chat ever I think.

[DutchRiders.2871]

Q1: We can see the spooky and scary theme of the episode in the environment and sound, can we expect the same for gameplay in the next episodes?

Q2: Strike missions are interesting, can we expect better rewards and more difficult modes ?

[Randulf.7614]

@DutchRiders.2871 said:Q1: We can see the spooky and scary theme of the episode in the environment and sound, can we expect the same for gameplay in the next episodes?

Q2: Strike missions are interesting, can we expect better rewards and more difficult modes ?

Guild Chat was last week

[Liston.9708]

Have you considered collections on the scope of Aurora or Vision for infusions on the level of chak egg or confetti?

[Inculpatus cedo.9234]

@Liston.9708 said:Have you considered collections on the scope of Aurora or Vision for infusions on the level of chak egg or confetti?

You can watch the Guild Chat from last Friday to see if your question was answered.

Good luck.

[mbhalo.1547]

Q: Has idea, that making color coded enemy types and masteries isn't very inventive, was ever been brought up during the design meetings?

[lare.5129]

Questions:

about Bjora Marches:1) The frost looks great, but for 14-17 notebook owners have steal half screen if so sad and this look like on small mobile phone.Will designers have plan rework that for some debuff small icon, and don't cut our small screen more ?

2)This episode was pretty short and not bored. Should we expect this great length going forward?

3) Have plan to make mini jp make not reseted in story achivment block, and don't keep dayli part in story part?

common wvw questions:1)will we add legendary wvw neck ?

2)will we add some raid-ring wvw/svpvp track(s) to get current legendary ring without raids?

[Randulf.7614]

@lare.5129 said:Questions:

about Bjora Marches:1) The frost looks great, but for 14-17 notebook owners have steal half screen if so sad and this look like on small mobile phone.Will designers have plan rework that for some debuff small icon, and don't cut our small screen more ?

2)This episode was pretty short and not bored. Should we expect this great length going forward?

3) Have plan to make mini jp make not reseted in story achivment block, and don't keep dayli part in story part?

common wvw questions:1)will we add legendary wvw neck ?

2)will we add some raid-ring wvw/svpvp track(s) to get current legendary ring without raids?

Guild chat was a week ago

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