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Onlinewelten: At the end of the trailer it looks as if the charr transforms into a gigantic flaming creature. Is that a skill players can use?

Eric Flannum: The charr we see at the end of the trailer is a member of the Flame Legion and is using a skill that players don’t have access to. That being said, players will have access to skills that are just as flashy as the one he’s using.

Onlinewelten: There are considerable concerns that firearms do not fit into a fantasy setting. Didn’t you have any qualms?

Eric Flannum: This reaction is actually something that we were a bit surprised by. The world of Guild Wars has a tradition of using “black powder,” from the powder kegs used to blow open doors in Prophecies to the fireworks and giant turtle cannons in Factions. We thought it was a natural evolution over the course of 250 years for our races to advance their technology. This was especially true of the charr, who have pioneered the use of technology since they have given up on the notion of gods and consider the use of magic to be a sign of weakness.



Onlinewelten: Players will be able to explore underwater territory. Do you have plans for special underwater dungeons?

Eric Flannum: Almost all of our dungeons have some underwater areas and a couple of them do indeed have significant amounts of underwater exploration. We generally regard underwater exploration as another tool to help us make varied and interesting environments, so we use it whenever it seems appropriate based on the setting and situation.

Onlinewelten: Are specific skills or techniques a prerequisite to play underwater?

Eric Flannum: There is a consumable item that allows players to breathe underwater. It lasts a long period of time and is very easy to acquire. We did this because we wanted underwater exploration to be a very easy, accessible option for all players.



Onlinewelten: How vast will Tyria be in Guild Wars 2? How about the distances between the locations?

Eric Flannum: Tyria in Guild Wars 2 covers a significantly larger area than in Guild Wars, and at the same time contains much more playable space in each area. The world of Guild Wars 2 will not only be by the largest world we’ve created thus far, but will also be much more densely packed with interesting things to do and see. As far as distances between locations go, our maps are much larger than they were in the original Guild Wars, and players will be able to travel a long distance between zone boundaries.