The ArenaNet Wish - Guild Wars Forums

*Inde* · Oct 31, 2009, 10:11 AM

We have come across a great story about a girl named Emily. She had heart failure and through the Make-A-Wish Foundation was allowed to tour the ArenaNet offices and play Guild Wars 2. Make-A-Wish Foundation is a children's organization that grants wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions. Emily's mom has up a great blog post about her tour of the ArenaNet offices and her experience there. You don't want to miss this!
After lunch, they let her play Guild Wars 2, with a bunch of people in the office. It was a blast to play with the developers; at one point she said, "I wish there were some sticks on this beach." One of the developers rewrote the game to put sticks there. There were lots of laughs, and the team really enjoyed watching her play and seeing what she focused on.

Read all about Emily's story here: Emily's Heart Updates.

upier · Oct 31, 2009, 10:21 AM

This goes way high on my list of favourite things A.Net has ever done!
Bravo!

own age myname · Oct 31, 2009, 10:30 AM

That's very nice of Anet

I wish I could of played GW2 lol

damkel · Oct 31, 2009, 10:33 AM

Great story. Really enjoyed reading it and hope the best for Emily. Job well done Anet, you make a lot of people happy.

go cubs · Oct 31, 2009, 10:39 AM

Yeah great story, and I as well hope the best for Emily. Nice job Anet

Neo Nugget · Oct 31, 2009, 11:03 AM

-------They convened a group of their eight senior designers and Emily, and they asked Emily to help them design an "Event" for the game. If you want to see it, buy Guild Wars 2 when it comes out, but I can tell you that Emily came up with an idea they really liked.-------

Now that is awesome. Good for you Anet

Braxton619 · Oct 31, 2009, 11:09 AM

Very good of ANET!!!

Man my dream would be this!!!

mirri · Oct 31, 2009, 11:20 AM

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i realy realy like this story is a great organisation ^^ keep on the good job and good job Anet ^^

greets silvana

Gift3d · Oct 31, 2009, 11:25 AM

That is truly amazing.

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It was a blast to play with the developers; at one point she said, "I wish there were some sticks on this beach." One of the developers rewrote the game to put sticks there.

Makes meh all happy inside that ANet was kind enough to do all that for the girl. D'awwwww.

Atlantis29 · Oct 31, 2009, 11:31 AM

ANet just got some good points after a string of bad ones well done anet

Taixen · Oct 31, 2009, 11:36 AM

This really is an amazing thing for them to do. Goes to show that not all companies are just out for money and really do care.

Eragon Zarroc · Oct 31, 2009, 11:42 AM

+1 for anet

Lifestyle · Oct 31, 2009, 11:44 AM

Awesome PR

Snow Bunny · Oct 31, 2009, 11:46 AM

That really is quite heartwarming.

Cuilan · Oct 31, 2009, 11:49 AM

That's kinda sweet and good for Guild Wars, but she should have wished for unlimited wishes.

Bristlebane · Oct 31, 2009, 11:53 AM

That's awesome!

So how many will start search for the sticks on the beach, and Emily's event as soon as they release the game?

And I think they should design one character with her appearance and personality so she literary lives onin the game when she can no longer live on in real.

dilan155 · Oct 31, 2009, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by upier

This goes way high on my list of favourite things A.Net has ever done!
Bravo!

quoted for the truth, way to go a-net

Mylina · Oct 31, 2009, 11:59 AM

Now that's an awesome story.

First alpha tester much?

+1 ANet. Actually +2 for bringing back heroes in to GH.

See, ANet isn't that bad all you flamers.

Masmar · Oct 31, 2009, 11:59 AM

Great from Anet,
Its nice to know they did that for her
All the best for Emily!

The Scorpion Knight · Oct 31, 2009, 12:00 PM

That's good stuff, proud of you anet.