ArenaNet Staff Fire Attunement.9835 Posted April 30, 2020 ArenaNet Staff Share Posted April 30, 2020 As the world continues to fight the spread of COVID-19, we’re working remotely on content updates for Guild Wars 2. Because the recording studio staff and voice actors who help bring Guild Wars 2 to life are also abiding by shelter-in-place guidance to keep the virus from spreading, we’ve chosen to release the upcoming third episode of The Icebrood Saga without voice acting.This was a difficult decision to make, but we want to keep releasing content updates for the community to enjoy on a regular schedule. When it’s safe, we’ll create a high-quality studio recording so we can update the episode with voiced lines.The trailer for the next episode of The Icebrood Saga, “No Quarter,” arrives next week, and we can’t wait for you to see what’s in store! In the meantime, we’d like to share some .Stay safe, Tyria! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randulf.7614 Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 Seems totally sensible and to be honest will make going through with an alt when you have added the recording in that little bit extra unique as wellWould have happily accepted a delay so it's all good in the end Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blocki.4931 Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 Tough decision, but I think everybody can accept this as reasonable. I hope it doesn't feel too stiff in the end, but I am glad the actual release isn't postponed by current events. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krypto.2069 Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 Anet, THANK YOU for the communication (especially here on your forums)! :+1: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilles.1642 Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 Thank you all. Stay safe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virdo.1540 Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 Is there a chance that this will be added in the future? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randulf.7614 Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 @Virdo.1540 said:Is there a chance that this will be added in the future?It's in the announcement..@Fire Attunement.9835 said:When it’s safe, we’ll create a high-quality studio recording so we can update the episode with voiced lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forbidden Virtue.1089 Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 It's a shame, would've preferred if it was delayed all together over this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virdo.1540 Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 Does this also count for the german translation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virdo.1540 Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 @Randulf.7614 said:@Virdo.1540 said:Is there a chance that this will be added in the future?It's in the announcement..@Fire Attunement.9835 said:When it’s safe, we’ll create a high-quality studio recording so we can update the episode with voiced lines.oh right i overread that^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeyspit.3965 Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 @Forbidden Virtue.1089 said:It's a shame, would've preferred if it was delayed all together over this.Well considering many are still locked at home, kudos for ANET for pushing this forward so GW2 fans have something new to play while they wait their local governments to re-open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugo.4705 Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 Nice little video ^^ I dunno why, but I expected that the person behind Nicabar to look like that in real life. (It's a compliment! No hurty.)All the voice actors do an awesome voice acting. I kinda find it strange (maybe it's just me) that some voice actors literally look like the character they are dubbing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teratus.2859 Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 I appriciate the heads up and the difficulty this decision must have been to make for everyone.But if im being honest I would have preferred the content to be delayed and released with the voice acting later on.. and it would have been very understandable if this had been the decision as well.First impressions stick with me personally so a big part of me wants to avoid playing the new content until the voice acting comes in.. and that's going to put me in a odd situation.I'm going to miss out on the new patch new map hype and activity for one thing which is going to put me a bit behind.. but more so it's going to leave me very open to having the new story spoiled before I get to play it.Hopefully the latter won't happen and hopefully the voice acting won't be missing for too long but we can never predict these things.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoni.7015 Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 That’s the right decision. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Etria.3642 Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 I second the person who said this will make playing through an alt more enjoyable.Good decision, stay safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infusion.7149 Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 Stay safe Arenanet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGrimm.5624 Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 Great communication and well done. +10 here, be safe all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danikat.8537 Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 Thanks for the heads up. :)Like many other people I'd have completely understood if the entire episode had to be delayed due to covid-19, but I think it makes sense if everything else is ready to go, we don't know how long the lockdown will last and there's a whole bunch of people stuck at home who would appreciate a new GW2 release to play it makes sense to go ahead with what you can do. Although maybe it's easier for me because I often have to play without sound, so as much as I like hearing the voice acting when I can I'm used to playing without it.Also I found it surprising seeing what all the voice actors look like, and hearing how they speak normally. The charr and sylvari PC guys especially really surprised me with how different their normal voices and their acting voices are. If I hadn't seen them do it I almost wouldn't believe it was the same person each time!(Also totally unrelated to anything but Cherise Boothe who voices Crecia has amazing dreads!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Araun.1638 Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 I am truly amazed by the dedication of Guild wars 2 - Development Team.In such a difficult time for all of us, you in America, me in Europe and many others, you still do work. For us. For that my words of appreciation.This small message from you just increased my sympathy for all of the team and i cross my fingers that you stay well , stay healthy and I am happy to enjoy the new episode soon. Loyal since GW: Factions, never regretted. Not even now. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RabbitUp.8294 Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 If this video means that the Steel Legion make an appearance, then I'm very glad. Forged Steel gave us some of the most fun NPCs in the game.@Forbidden Virtue.1089 said:It's a shame, would've preferred if it was delayed all together over this.You have the option to play it without VO in 2 weeks, or wait till they update it and play it then. I don't see how forcing everyone to wait would've been preferable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenella.2634 Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 Thank you for the update.Of course this is tough, as the voice acting got so well integrated in the storytelling, but it's absolutely understandable. Thank you for making a good compromise here.I wish all the international VA teams all the best. Stay safe. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Hayes.6890 Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 You guys rock! Thanks for the level of care and concern that went into this decision. We appreciate what you do for us!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teratus.2859 Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 @RabbitUp.8294 said:If this video means that the Steel Legion make an appearance, then I'm very glad. Forged Steel gave us some of the most fun NPCs in the game.@Forbidden Virtue.1089 said:It's a shame, would've preferred if it was delayed all together over this.You have the option to play it without VO in 2 weeks, or wait till they update it and play it then. I don't see how forcing everyone to wait would've been preferable.I'm in the wait camp as well, the 2 main concerns with doing it though are missing out on the new map experience which is always a highlight of having new content added.The other is the risk of having the story spoiled for us.I don't mind that Anet opted to go without the VA.. but i'd be lying if I said I wasn't worry about getting the content spoiled for me down the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pifil.5193 Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 I'm sure this was a very difficult decision, the voice acting is hugely important to the story but I'm really glad that you went this way.Thanks for everything! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inculpatus cedo.9234 Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 Thank you for the update. Happy to hear everyone is staying safe.Sounds like Episode 3 will drop on May 12th. Really looking forward to it!:+1: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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