What is it that keeps people playing Guild Wars four years after its release?

I think what keeps people playing is a combination of things. Some continue to play new characters, exploring the hundreds of combinations in the Guild Wars dual profession system, tweaking their skill selections to make a character that really feels like their own.guild wars gold That sense of ownership can mean a lot. Others are still perfecting their first character, exploring unusual corners of the world and getting that "just right" look, or filling out their Hall of Monuments in anticipation of Guild Wars 2. There's also a lot of great competition going on in monthly Hero and Guild versus Guild tournaments, and a community to hang out with, watch the action in Observer mode, and chat it up in some of the social hubs. Finally, it doesn't hurt that after all this time, the graphics still look amazing.guild wars gold I really feel our artists and technical wizards knocked it out of the park and made Guild Wars a fantastic place to hang out. There's just no downside to players sticking around or coming back to visit.

 What impact has Guild Wars had on the industry?

Probably the biggest impact is that we've proved a company can put out a great online roleplaying experience without a monthly fee.guild wars gold Also, Guild Wars has shown there is a demand for competition-level play in the fantasy genre, and that an online exploration game can have an over-arching story that moves at the player's speed. We've been able to put our own spin on things, to surprise the player every once in a while and say it's okay to take an old idea and do it in a new way.