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Originally posted by bishbosh
Dynamic events that repeat are exciting at first, but become an annoying burden in the end. As you mentioned, the invasions in Rift become a grind when you are farming planarite and are just plain annoying when you just need to turn in a quest but the NPC's are all dead because the population in that zone is low and you are the only one even participating in the invasion.
Dynamic content to me is when a dev takes control of some insanely difficult monster and wreaks havoc. Scripted events just aren't enough.
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Originally posted by bishbosh
One more point I need to add. Since these Dynamic Events are designed to possibilitate the participation of multiple people at the same time, you can't have very specific objectives like the ones possible in a traditional questing system because your success ultimately depends on the culmination of the efforts of many people. Therefore, if you have an objective containing extremely fine details, you are destined to fail because not everyone that steps into a Dynamic Event will cooperate or act in coordination and harmony with others. The objectives will always need to be crude, as I have stated so many times.
Originally posted by nerovipus32
He is right though... Guild Wars 2 will never be truly dynamic since that would imply the complete lack of anything static, and that is simply impossible with its current design.
So I was standing in a town minding my own business, when suddenly voices started calling out and fire erupted all around me. Npc's started warning of an impending attack and suddently an enemy began shouting and attacking. Out of nowhere we started a new mechanic began where we took water buckets and started dousing the flames. Wow...that was dynamic.
It was the Headless Horsemen event in WoW in Goldshire LOL
Dynamic events are dynamic...ONCE. After that, they become old hat.
Originally posted by stealthbr
Originally posted by MMOtoGO
Yes but they are still dynamic even if you find them boring.
Originally posted by stealthbr
And like I just said... that's all handle in the personal story. Heck, I've seen seen a video similar to the example you gave, where the player and his/her companion goes into stealth in order to follow some NPCs back to their hideout and assassinate their leader. So you're concerns are pretty much unfounded. If you don't like the fact that the Dynamic Events are limited, in some ways, to accomodate large groups of players then just stick to the personal story and enjoy it as if it were a singleplayer MMO.
Originally posted by stealthbr
PERSONAL STORY... look it up. I'll keep repeating it until you get it into your head.
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Logic be damned!
The only thing truly dynamic in ANY MMORPG is player versus player (in any form including combat, economics, etc.)
that doesn't mean GW2 events system is not a major, major leap forward in MMO design.
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Originally posted by Master10K
You can't do Personal Stories all the way from 1-80. Not only that, Dynamic Events are a MAJOR selling point of this game and some people rever it like the most amazing innovation. To not take part in them would be like not experiecing half of the game. However, there are some major flaws with this system, and I am here to show my preocupations, yet you seem rather oblivious.
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It would be tough to get absolute dynamic in an mmorpg I think anyway... however at least in GW2 here is a difference.
I played Rift for about 4 months. The events were very fun I think but even if enemies took over it would be for a short time then they would all vanish and world would be the same.
They have stated in GW2 this is not the case, if centaurs do take over, they will remain in control as long as it takes until someone comes and changes it.
THAT to me at the very least makes it a little more realistic, at least it has an element of realism at it's core.
Because every game of any time will have some repetition no matter what.
- I have played Everquest, DAOC, Shadowbane, WoW, Aion, Rift, SW Galaxies, Planetside and Guild Wars (all expacs)
Originally posted by Zooce
And what quests would you need to hand in that the dynamic events prevent you from handing in?
If you haven't guessed it, then the answer is "none".
The thing about GW2 is that it provides viable options. If I get bored of doing Dynamic Events then I have the choice of: Dungeons, Personal Story & World v World World as a viable form of progression. Where Rift failed is that doing the quests was the only viable form of progression. Everything else was filler.
Originally posted by nerovipus32
I do not know of any online game that is truly dynamic, but that was not the point he made. He said that Guild Wars 2 is not truly dynamic, since it has multiple elements that are static, predictable, and unchangeable. The Dynamic Event systems is far from being truly dynamic because you can only influence them to a certain, limited point. Therefore, Guild Wars 2 is not truly dynamic.
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Originally posted by MMOtoGO
If that were all there was to the events in GW2, I would agree with you. GW2 events will continue to be dynamic long after the first time you play through a zone.
I think one of the reasons people compare the "dynamic" events in Rift with GW2, and can't really see the difference, is because they don't really understand what is dynamic about GW2's events in the first place. The event itself (i.e. the centaurs attack the town) is the LEAST dynamic part of GW2's dynamic events. That's the part which is comparable to Rift or WoW...because both those games (and actually most MMOs) have a bit of content that happens actively and you take part.
What IS different about GW2's events, and what makes them much more dynamic, is how the events chain together based on outcomes or other variables, how the events scale based on the number of players participating, and how the events have persistent effects on the world nearby.
The events in GW2 aren't side content that spawns or doesn't spawn and just happens statically the same way every time. Multiple events are connected together across each zone, and affect each other. If you fail one event, it will set off a chain in another direction or a different event. If you succeed at another, the chain goes the other direction or sets of different chains. This means that the content taking place in a zone can be dramatically different based on what players are doing in the zone...not just present or absent, like in Rift...but actually whole different events.
Events scale actively, moment to moment, based on player participation. The scaling seems to be pretty complex, in that it can increase/decrease the number of mobs, the power of the mobs, and even the abilities the mobs use. I'm guessing the non-combat elements will also scale as well. This is very different from Rift or WoW.... getting to a later stage in a Rift event didn't change the event at all...it happened the same way every time no matter how many players show up. You might see more or less of it...but it doesn't actually CHANGE like events will in GW2.
Events will have persistent effects on the game. If a village gets taken over, it will stay taken over and the centaurs will start using the village as a jumping-off point to attack additional locations. If the farmer's grain fields get burned, the merchants won't have bread until players help push back the baddies. These elements mean that locations in the game will be different in many ways depending on the current state of the dynamic events. Again, this is actually change, not just presence/absence like in Rift... where a quest hub might get overrun and then minutes later be normal again.
Of course the game isn't going to be COMPLETELY dynamic... some things need to be static in order for people to even be able to tell what they are doing. Cities need to stay in the same place, gravity needs to work the same way, etc. The real world isn't completely dynamic, either. GW2 will be a lot more dynamic than any previous game, especially since the bulk of the content in the game is made up of these events.
Originally posted by Master10K
Yes, because time is the answer to everything.... If you take some time off from doing Dynamic Events because they became boring, a week later you can go back to them because they'll feel fine and dandy. Yep...
Originally posted by stealthbr
But you can supplement the personal story with Dungeons, that also offer their own tailored storytelling experience.
Also who said I was oblivious of the limitations with the Dynamic Events system? Earlier today I answered a person's question, highlighting another limitation of DEs. So no, I'm not sticking my head in the sand, to avoid the issues with DEs. I just look at how they would play out in the bigger picture, without isolating it as it's own game, like you seem to be doing. Guild Wars 2 will come with a buttload of features so why are you singling out Dynamic Events as if it's the "be all end all" of Guild Wars 2.
Also in every single convention panel, ArenaNet always highlight 3 key areas, that they are trying to innovate: Personal Story, Dynamic Events & Combat. So no... they aren't just pushing DEs.
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Originally posted by bishbosh
Except the fact that they already confirmed that IT WILL NOT BE LIKE THIS. Well no, it will not be like this.
And lol at @ it can't be a real dynamic game because it's not a sandbox... So many overused word for no reason.
Originally posted by Requiem6
Everything cycles...they have confirmed this. The boss will eventually respawn once the full cycle of zone chains is complete.
Originally posted by stealthbr
I don't know if you missed my earlier post, but I do partially agree with you. DEs don't do the solo experience very well. I agree that if you think back to some of the more unusual quests in WoW, there will probably be some that can't be done as a DE. There is a tradeoff because DEs can do things quests can't; they actually happen, they're more immersive, they can be failed, have consequences and are scalable and repeatable.
That isn't to say that there aren't creative ways to mix up the content. You can have a cave with a prisoner you need to rescue, where the number of mobs in the cave is scalable.
We know there is an event where centaurs have prisoners where not only the number of centaurs attacking you is scalable, the toughness of the cell door you need to destroy is also scalable.
For variety's sake, we might even be able to do something at least similar to what you're proposing. When you enter an area, you get a message from a witch saying she's put an illusion on you so you can sneak past all the guards into the boss's room to kill him. The boss himself is scalable and gains new abilities and such when more people fight him. One problem with DEs is that they need to be ungriefable, so we can't have people be able to ruin the event by dropping the illusion and training a bunch of enemies inside, but maybe that could be worked around.
There's one WoW quest where you have to collect a bunch of mementos of an NPC's past from around the world, then use an illusion to get to him, convince him of the error of his ways and help him fight his way out. With DEs you can't do all the prequests (unless they're in a chain down the road) but you could probably use the illusion to get to him, and any latecomers could use it to get to where the fight has already started.
I think escort DEs in general allow for a lot of variety of context. Where a quest might have been "take this thing and go somewhere and do something", it can be "protect me while I go somewhere and do something."
And as I pointed out earlier, if they can make solving riddles into a DE, maybe there is more flexibility than we imagined.


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Ignoring warnings a major eruption could come at anytime, Indonesian villagers were back in their homes on the slopes of the simmering Mount Merapi volcano on Thursday.
By Lindsay Beck YICHANG, China (Reuters) - China's Three Gorges dam draws a step nearer to completion with the pouring of the last concrete on Saturday, but debate rages over the environmental and social consequences of the world's largest hydropower project.
Opening a bridge construction yard on what turned out to be an ancient Indian village and burial ground was "a very expensive misadventure" that the state can learn from, according to an internal report on the blunder.
Photographer Joan Myers spent months exploring Antarctica and recording its stark beauty. An exhibit of her photos opens Thursday at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History.
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By FAYE FLAM, KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS Evolution may have made strange bedfellows several million years ago, according to scientists from MIT and Harvard, who say they've found possible evidence of interspecies sex while comparing chimp, gorilla and human DNA.
Al Gore brushes aside talk of another run for the U.S. presidency and wages a new campaign to protect the Earth that he says must be won.
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Consider the following scenario. You open a document from an earlier version of Microsoft Word in Microsoft Office Word 2007. If the document is protected for filling in forms, some fields in this document may not be updated when you complete the form.
This article describes how these fields can be updated. Additionally, the article describes how to use a macro to automatically insert and update the result of one form field into another form field.
The methods that are described in this article use the tools in the Legacy Forms gallery. To access the Legacy forms gallery, click the Developer tab, click Legacy tools in the Control group, and then click the Legacy Forms tool that you want to use.
Note If you do not see the Developer tab, follow these steps:
Method 1: Use the "Calculate on exit" optionIn Word 2007, form fields include a Calculate on exit option. When this option is enabled, fields and form fields can be updated in a protected form document.
To enable the Calculate on exit option, follow these steps:
(https://support.microsoft.com/kb/212244/ )How to update Text form fields automatically by using the "Calculate on exit" option in Word 2000 or Word 2002
Method 2: Update the reference fields in a printed documentYou may want to use a reference field to repeat a form field entry elsewhere in a document. These reference fields must be updated to print the form field entry that the reference fields are repeating. An update includes all fields, such as "date" and "time."
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Method 3: Use a macroMicrosoft provides programming examples for illustration only, without warranty either expressed or implied. This includes, but is not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. This article assumes that you are familiar with the programming language that is being demonstrated and with the tools that are used to create and to debug procedures. Microsoft support engineers can help explain the functionality of a particular procedure. However, they will not modify these examples to provide added functionality or construct procedures to meet your specific requirements.
You may require all fields to be updated on the screen as you complete the form. This includes fields that are not updated by using the Calculate on exit option that is described in Method 1. In this case, use the following macro as the "On exit" macro for the form field or fields.
Note When you run the following macro, all fields in the whole document are updated. This includes linked objects, such as a linked Microsoft Excel spreadsheet.
Note Because this "On exit" macro may cause a small delay on some computers, you may want to enable the Update Fields on printing option if the document is to be a printed form. You may also want to enable the Calculate on exit option, as described in Method 1.
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My wife and I bought two used boats last spring(2004), I believe the one boat is a 2002, and the other is a 2003. The 2002 seems to have a thinner hull since it oil cans when strapped to our car roof rack much quicker than the 2003. But the 2002 also seems to be a bit lighter, however I�ve not actually weight either one.
We bought these boats to take on our extended cruise on our big boat. Our priorities were; Cost, weight, length, stability, and load capacity.
Cost, we bought them both used from Patuxent Adventure Center in Solomon�s Island MD. I don�t have the exact cost but I�m pretty certain we walked out the door for under a grand. That included the two boats, new Wave paddles, and a bilge pump. All in all I was very happy with the transaction.
Weight, I would always like something lighter, but lighter costs dollars. And at this stage dollars are more important. I can put them on the roof solo but it�s a lot easier with two.
Length, I would have liked a longer boat. But storage on our big boat limited us to about 15�. The boat tracks well and neither of us has wished for a rudder.
Stability, I would have liked a narrower boat. But we needed to board these from our big boat so these are a nice compromise. We both enter the boats from our swim ladder without problem. If fact we had some true novices board them from the swim ladder. Now that I�ve gotten used to these boats, I like the stability very much.
Load capacity, I can�t really comment on this yet. We have only taken half-day trips so far.
Every boat, big and small is a compromise. I�m happy with these as, non-extreme, general-purpose boats. But only time will tell if they are as much fun on our cruise. I only give then a 7 in order to resist the grade inflation that seems to be present on this site.
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The Ural Patrol is one of four models to receive extensive upgrades in 2014, including EFI, new brakes and steering enhancements.
Ural Motorcycles has introduced some significant changes to its 2014 model line-up, including new Electronic Fuel Injection, disc brakes and steering enhancements. This roll-out of updates is over two years in the making, explains Ilya Khait, Ural President and CEO:
"For many years we were watching other manufacturers launching new models after new models every year. So two and a half years ago we decided we needed to do something more significant than changing the color combinations. It's not to say that we didn't change the color combinations for 2014, as a matter of fact we did. But we also made the bike lighter, faster, more responsive, more fuel efficient, better in handling and braking. New Urals maintain our signature classic charm, ruggedness and unpretentious character. At the same time, performance-wise these bikes got closer to what riders expect from a modern day motorcycle.
"We know there are a large number of people that like the idea of a classic motorcycle with a sidecar but the well-known quirks of previous generations' Urals stopped some of them from exploring it further. With the introduction of the new Ural we're hoping to get another chance."
The Russian motorcycle brand focused on four of its five available US models for 2014, the T, Patrol, Gear-Up and M70. Each carries the 749cc Boxer Flat-Twin engine, which claims output of 41 horsepower at 5500 rpm and 42 lb-ft of torque at 4300 rpm. Improved low- to mid-range torque was a primary focus for engineers so in addition to the new EFI system the camshaft profile was revised for shorter rotational duration. The airbox nearly doubled in size as well and inlets were relocated to make service easier and provide improved weather resistance.
EFI is the big news however, since all Urals prior to the 2014 line-up were carbureted. Ural worked with Michigan-based engineering company, ElectroJet, Inc., and utilized components from Bosch and Delphi to create its new EFI system. Other engine mods include a redesigned front cover that integrates a standard spin-on oil filter and new wiring harness to accommodate the EFI.
The Russian marque asserts that engine modifications on its 2014 line have resulted in a 15% increase in torque over the previous year's model, with 90% of max torque achieved below 2300 rpms.
In the braking department, the four updated models feature disc brakes on all three wheels. Since 2003 Urals have come equipped with Brembo discs on the front and drum brakes on the rear and sidecar.
The 2014 front brake is a 295mm floating disc with a four-piston fixed Brembo caliper while the rear is a 256mm fixed disc with a HB (Hayes Brakes) big-bore single-piston floating caliper. A 245mm floating rotor is mounted to the sidecar and is pinched by a two-piston fixed Brembo caliper.
To facilitate the new rear braking system Ural redesigned the wheel hubs, utilizing standard sealed bearings and new dust seals. The Russian marque ditched the cast drive splines in the rear hubs as well for hardened bolt-on spline flanges.
The mechanical friction-type steering damper is gone, replaced by a 16-position hydraulic unit to help improve handling over a variety of conditions. The upper and lower triple clamps were redesigned as well and are now made of forged aluminum alloy.
Designers also changed the appearance of the new Urals, incorporating knee pads and badges on the tank and designing a new dashboard with up-to-date indicator lamps.
Other features standard on the T, Patrol, Gear-Up and M70 models are electric and kick-start ignition, four-forward and one-reverse gearbox, double-sided swingarm with two Sachs springs on the rear and a single-sided swingarm with Sachs spring on the sidecar. The T, Patrol and Gear-Up feature IMX leading-link forks while the M70 comes with 40mm Marzocchi telescopic forks.
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October 27, 2014 03:30 PM
For those living in or visiting Southern California, Run Amok Motorcycles in Los Angeles has the top-of-the-line Ural Gear-Up available for rent. Give it a shot ...you might have to buy one afterward though.
March 3, 2014 08:04 PM
"New Urals maintain our signature classic charm, ruggedness and unpretentious character." Just ask any Ukrainian!
Ron P.
March 3, 2014 05:14 PM
How quaint.
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