Guild Wars Factions Q&A

CVG has conducted an interview with ArenaNet tournament coordinator Michael Gills about the e-sports status that Guild Wars has achieved.

Q: Now that the game has reached e-sports status, have you had to make any revisions to the control system or UI to accommodate the elite players and the way they operate?

A: There have always been and will always be constant improvements in Guild Wars for both the PvE and PvP experiences in the game.

One of the first revisions that were added to the game was our observer mode technology. This allows us to mark special games (matches held between high rated guilds, playoff matches, etc.) so that they are available to be watched by any Guild Wars player. And not just idly watched like a movie, the observer is able to manipulate the map, zoom in on particular areas or players, and watch what skills and tactics these high level guilds employ.

Another example is the upcoming upgrade that is coming for our tournament ladder. While we have always provided the necessary information to determine overall ratings and rank, we will be providing the additional sorts of information (history, streaks, call out large changes, etc.) that any competitive sports fan wants. Look for this to come out soon.

Other PvE and PvP game improvements are always being worked on and will be announced in the future.