GW Beyond Update(MEDIA ATTACHED*SOUND*)

GW2Guru wrote:

• We'll be visiting Cantha after Keiran+Gwen is resolved. September was mentioned, but he also said they're a bit behind.
  
• He talks about seeing the ramifications of releasing Palawa Joko.
  
• Sounds like some GvG changes are coming.
  
• Dervish skill changes are being worked on. Trying to make it more fun to play.
  
• One issue with 7 hero teams was pvp teams of 1 person and 7 heroes. Talks about 7 hero teams not hurting anyone, and
• how hard some WiK stuff was with henchmen. He's open to 7 hero teams, but says they're working on something new involving heroes.
  
• There are new items in the works.
  
• There will be new consumables.
  
• Like to make new festivals.
  
• Paragon is currently probably going to be the class focused on after Dervish.
  
• Not aware of any plans as to what GW1 is going to be called after GW2 comes out. ("Guild Wars" or "Guild Wars original", etc)
  
• [He would] love to add new stuff to festivals. Personal fan of Halloween.

Regina wrote:I just want to emphasize that some of what John is talking about in the interview is not planned, so for example please don't go thinking you'll get 7 Hero parties in the future just because John says he is open to them. Thanks.