keverbloom

Guild Wars 2, Zelda, Animal Crossing, Stardew Valley, and occasional variety

[keverbloomgames]

Hi, I'm Kat

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[minovskyy]

smiles serenely

[novella-november]

If you are on a Windows 11 computer, pause everything you are doing for one minute and:

Open computer settings

Click on Accessibility on the left-hand menu

Scroll down the Accessibility menu and click on the Keyboard Option

Under the "related settings" tab, click "Typing" which should have a description of "spellcheck, autocorrect, text suggestions."

Turn off the AI "correct misspelled words"

and most importantly: turn off Typing Insights.

[ID: a screenshot of the above mentioned Windows 11 settings, showing that Typing Insights is now turned off, with the following description from Microsoft: "Windows is using artificial intelligence to help you type To help you save time and type efficiently, Windows can learn to suggest words, autocorrect spelling mistakes, and interpret swiped typing. Take a look at the insights below to see up-to-the-minute stats on how Windows has learned to improve typing for you. These stats are stored only on this device and Microsoft does not collect the typing insights data." End ID]

"But Mx. November, it says right there Microsoft doesn't collect the typing insights data!"

I mean, yeah, it says that..... for *now.*

It also only specifies that Microsoft themselves don't collect it, and they wouldn't have made this something that I was automatically, secretly opted in for without my knowledge if they didn't have something to be gained by me not knowing it exists!

I only found this because a cat walked on the keyboard and turned on Filter Keys and while trying to figure out why my keyboard was just making chirping noises instead of typing, I happened to click on "typing insights" by accident.

Generative AI, and especially AI that is used to "personalize" and track your activity across the web and on your computer are never going to be in your best interest, it is always going to serve these companies in whatever way will line their pockets the most, and all it takes is updating their terms of service once, and then all of that data they promised they weren't collecting suddenly all belongs to them.

[tieflingkisser]

[brightwingedbat]

REALLY funny thing about Guild Wars 3 given the trailer and news blogs.

So it's over 1,000 years before GW1, and Abaddon is still there given the trailer embroidery.

Guild Wars 3 is Before Exodus.

The first Guild War was 100 AE.

We yet again have another Guild Wars game that does not take place during The Titular Guild Wars.

[commander-coppercogg]

The girls are fightinggggggg

[principalbiomancersebb]

Posted this on bsky but figured some people here may also appreciate some reassurance?

"What’s Next for Guild Wars 2®? With the Guild Wars 3 announcement, we know the community will undoubtedly be wondering what’s next for Guild Wars 2. And we’re going to tell you in detail…tomorrow! Today, we’re celebrating the first brand-new game announcement for ArenaNet in almost two decades, and that deserves its moment in the spotlight. But rest assured, we’re not done making Guild Wars 2—or Guild Wars® Reforged for that matter—and we’re committing to actively developing all three games at the same time. Tomorrow, June 6, we’ll be releasing a studio update video, and you’ll hear directly from Studio Head Colin Johanson, Guild Wars 2 Game Director Josh Davis, and Guild Wars® Reforged Game Director Stephen Clarke-Willson as they discuss the future of the Guild Wars franchise. Look out for that video here on our blog and on our YouTube channel tomorrow at 09:00 a.m. Pacific Time (UTC-7). Then, next week, on Tuesday, June 9 at 11:00 a.m. Pacific Time (UTC-7), join us for a livestream where Colin and Josh will continue the conversation. It’s an incredible time to be a Guild Wars fan, and we can’t wait to show you what we have planned."

Taken from the recent blog post.

[khorren]

Another lovely commissioned piece of art from @xanthouransong <3

My mostly-silent assassin, Isla. Daughter of Fia.

Thaaaank you, Maxie. it's amazing <3 Everyone should go check 'em out!

[legendaryskyscale]

Celebrating the Announcement of Guild Wars 3 by The Guild Wars 2 Team on June 05, 2026

In Guild Wars 3, you’ll explore Orr like you’ve never been able to before. You’ll join the Vaelwardens: a guild sworn to protect the land, the people who live beyond the walls of the towns and cities of Orr, and the nature spirits who call Orr home.

For the first time ever, you can experience the world of Tyria on both PC and PlayStation 5. We’ve built a combat system designed to feel incredible no matter how you play, whether you use a controller or a mouse and keyboard.

We have other exciting things to discuss in this blog today, but for more information on the announcement, head over to our shiny new Guild Wars 3 website. Please wishlist Guild Wars 3 on Steam and the PlayStation Store. And to keep up with the latest news—and for a chance to join the Guild Wars 3 beta in the fall of 2027—sign up for the Guild Wars 3 newsletter.

What’s Next for Guild Wars 2?

With the Guild Wars 3 announcement, we know the community will undoubtedly be wondering what’s next for Guild Wars 2. And we’re going to tell you in detail…tomorrow! Today, we’re celebrating the first brand-new game announcement for ArenaNet in almost two decades, and that deserves its moment in the spotlight. But rest assured, we’re not done making Guild Wars 2—or Guild Wars® Reforged for that matter—and we’re committing to actively developing all three games at the same time.

Tomorrow, June 6, we’ll be releasing a studio update video, and you’ll hear directly from Studio Head Colin Johanson, Guild Wars 2 Game Director Josh Davis, and Guild Wars® Reforged Game Director Stephen Clarke-Willson as they discuss the future of the Guild Wars franchise. Look out for that video here on our blog and on our YouTube channel tomorrow at 09:00 a.m. Pacific Time (UTC-7).

Then, next week, on Tuesday, June 9 at 11:00 a.m. Pacific Time (UTC-7), join us for a livestream where Colin and Josh will continue the conversation. It’s an incredible time to be a Guild Wars fan, and we can’t wait to show you what we have planned.

Bonus Event: Summer Game Fest

Earlier this week, we kicked off the Summer Game Fest bonus event in Guild Wars 2 to show our appreciation for the Guild Wars community and to celebrate our announcement of Guild Wars 3.

Hop into the game now and earn the Guild Warrior Shoulders Skin, the Guild Warrior Cape Skin, and three Guaranteed Wardrobe Unlocks by completing events. One of the achievements is earned by completing events in any of the maps in Orr, the setting for Guild Wars 3!

You have until June 16 to unlock these rewards, and as you explore, you’ll benefit from +50% experience gain, +50% magic find, +30% WvW reward track progress, and +30% PvP reward track progress.

Summer Game Fest Sale

We’re celebrating this moment with savings on the entire Guild Wars franchise! For just three days, take advantage of discounts so you and your friends can start exploring the world of Tyria.

In the Guild Wars 2 store:

All Standard and Deluxe Expansion Editions, Including the Latest Expansion, Guild Wars 2: Visions of Eternity™—35% Off

Guild Wars 2—The Elder Dragon Saga Complete Collection (Complete Edition)—50% Off

Past Guild Wars 2 Digital Deluxe Upgrades—35% Off

Guild Wars 2 Living World™ Seasons—70% Off

In the Guild Wars store:

Guild Wars Reforged—40% Off

Guild Wars : Eye of the North™—40% Off

Guild Wars Bonus Mission Pack—40% Off

Additional Guild Wars In-Game Items—40% Off

Steam:

All Guild Wars 2 Expansions—20% Off

New Limited-Time Guild Wars 2 Expansion and Living World Bundles with Additional Savings

All Guild Wars Reforged Content—40% Off

On Epic Games Store:

All Guild Wars 2 Expansions—35% Off

All discounts will run from June 5 at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time (UTC-7) until June 8 at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time.

Summer Game Fest Gem Store Sale

We’re also celebrating this moment with discounts and deals in the Gem Store now through June 16. Log in to the game, use the “O” hotkey to open the Black Lion Trading Company, and check out the Upgrades tab. Character and account upgrades are 20% off, including Character Slot Expansions, Total Makeover Kits, Name Change Contracts, mail carriers, and more!

The Account Jump Start has been discounted by 20% and is the perfect way to boost your inventory space and give your characters more ways to customize their looks. This bundle can only be purchased once per account and includes:

Bank Tab Expansion (x2)

Bag Slot Expansion (x2)

Black Lion Chest Key (x10)

Transmutation Charge (x15)

Account-Bound Unidentified Dye (x30)

Need even more inventory space? The Upgraded Bag Slot Expansion bundle has returned for 400 gems and includes a Bag Slot Expansion and a 28 Slot Black Lion Satchel. This bundle can be purchased twice per account and truly lets you hold all the things.

Twitch Drops

Watch your favorite Guild Wars 2 streams from today through June 10 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time (UTC-7) to earn the Summer T-Shirt Skin featuring the Guild Wars 3 logo! Check our Twitch Drops website for more information on the other rewards and learn how you can be one of the first to represent our next game!

Thank You

Many of us at ArenaNet have been waiting for this moment for a long time, and we wouldn’t be in this position without you, the Guild Wars community. Your loyalty and passion are unmatched, and it fuels us every single day. Thank you.

We’ll be back tomorrow with the video from Colin, Josh, and Stephen. Until then, join us on our new official Guild Wars Community Discord Server to keep the conversation going.

[acetrainerghirahim]

[somekindofweasel]

She (me) can't keep getting away with this (starting new wips)

[ifeelsixfeettall]

You're damn right.

[tomatoshiba2]

0220 Swinub

[into-theocean]

Gw2 character template feat: my character, Leo

Get it Uncrunched [Here]

[hazystarx]

[WIP] I think somethings possessed me…. Uhhhh..

[morika]

the oracle inside screams. she begs to return home. to ala mhigo.

[mabaki]

Commission for @/Dr.Gromov (bsky) of Tika!

Commission Info, if you're interested!