The Guild

What happend with spanish Marketplace??? i can’t download the episode :’(

Season 3′s gonna rock!

I haven’t noticed anything on youtube yet. Is there going to be something?

So it’s out, but if we don’t have a Gold account we’ll have to wait? This is a letdown, I’m sure many others will feel equally annoyed that we have to wait.

Thumbs down for Xbox, thumbs down for going with this.

Whats the episode title?!

Curse my RRoD!!!

This. is. fucking. bullshit. First, people on youtube have to wait MONTHS for season two, they couldnt even put up a video saying we could watch it on msn. And now, August 25 has come around and, despite the fact it was publicized as the season premiere date across all outlets, turns out it’s just for xbox live people! Yippee for them! But for those of us who odnt have xbox live, we are yet again screwed out of watching the guild. I would have rather waited a longer time for season 2 and 3 to be done off of donations than to be screwed out of it because of microsoft.

Crap I *just* packed up my xbox for my move and it won’t be unpacked for a good three weeks. I wish I could watch this on my computer. I have a gold account too. Rats.

Argh I hate it that I have to wait for it to be subtitled (they look crap, are bad and they annoy me and fuck up the picture) before put it up on the MP. Damn you MS, damn you, wasn’t this supposed to be a worldwide release?

This is great! I’ve got it downloading now, can’t wait to see it!

I thought it was going to be streamed on msn. How am I to watch it online!?

Season 3 looks fantastic!! Too bad I have to wait until sept 1…

I’m considering buying an xbox to watch this a week in advance.

Can someone tell me how to watch it on my X-box?? Im a gold member i just dont get how to watch it. like what do i have to do?

I’m going to do my best to word this politely. This act seems rather disrespectful to fans. I understand that obviously you are getting some money out of this, and that money goes to making awesome episodes and such, but this just seems a bit wrong to me. XBOX live gold members only can view it for a whole week? You’ve just made a video on Itunes that fans, many of which who I’m sure don’t have Xbox live gold accounts, or even an xbox, gave up a bit of their money to support you and made your video #1, when they could have just watched the video for free as many times as they wanted on Youtube (myself included) . Now that your fans came out and supported you, and looked forward to watching the season premier on the 25th, (as the video said, which has no mention of that date being the premier for gold members only) you turn around and restrict the episode to one very specific group of people for a whole week for a little extra cash? Hmm…. I hate to say anything bad about you guys, cause The Guild is a brilliant show in every aspect, but I have to call it like I see it, and from my viewpoint, this seems a little greedy

CANT WAIT!!! i <3 wil wheaton too! soooo excited!!!!

What a wonderful time for the Xbox to red-rings-of-death!

Booo.
I was so excited about seeing it today, but no XBox.
/cry! I’ve waited all day and finally saw this.

I’ll be super happy to see it on the 1st though!
ANOTHER WEEK! /gasp /grab chest /fall over

I’m incredibly dissapointed that those of who either a) Don’t own an Xbox, b) Subscribe to Xbox Live Gold, or c) Use a COMPUTER for their web surfing, got shafted and have to wait a week. I love you guys and this web series, but seriously, getting shafted by corporate greed just sucks. I’m going to have to debate on whether or not I’m actually going to watch this season after being steamrolled by MS.

[...] announced, The Guild Season 3 will premier on Xbox Live for Gold Members [...]

Unfortunate, but I can understand you wanting to go this way. Too bad you can’t sell a subscription here for individuals that don’t have time for XBox. (That would totally cut into my Warhammer Online time.)

Keep up the good work.

A premiere only in the US Xbox marketplace, gee thanks for the heads up on that before we all went looking for it.

Can’t you ask them to make this available in other countries too?

Hey this is great! Just in time for me to reactivate my live account. An added bonus. =)

The download doesn’t work for me (yes I do have xbox live gold). Damn Microsoft.

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Anyone else having issues downloading from the Marketplace? I got to 99% before it said it couldn’t download. Now it’s not even in the list of episodes available for download anymore.

Just caught this on live to Channel Bladezz “O..M..G..”
This series gets better with each episode awesoem job guys.

Hi, I`m so exited for the new season. CONGRATULATIONS, I DO LIKE THE GUILD and of couse THE MUSIC VIDEO. I love Clara!!!! yeahh =p.

I can`t download the new episode, I don`t see it at my marketplace; I`m in Mèxico by the way.

Boo… I love the guild… you guys are great… but honestly how many of your user base (WoW players) use XBOX… how many of them use x-box GOLD!? Come on… Blizzcon people should of been the people you gave access to. (P.s. I didn’t make it this year but I’d of not felt so left out.)

-Eshin

Can’t wait!!

Does that mean that it will only be available on those channels? So not available on this site and/or youtube?

This is the first time that I was able to download an episode on XBOX Live Marketplace. All episodes from season 1 and season 2 were not available for my country (Austria).
This gives me hope for season 3
And, as always, the episode was great! But nothing beats “(Do you want to date my) avatar”

I love The Guild and don’t mind waiting. What’s a week compared to not having the show at all.

It’ll be out Monday elsewhere. This is the only episode that will premier on Xbox Live first.

Hi Ben,

Not being on youtube for months definitely sucked. Youtube rules don’t allow you to post videos that tell you to go to another website.

On a good note, the first episode will be the only one that will be “exclusive”.

Monday. (tentatively, as long as no technical issues arise)

the first episode was AWESOME!!! keep up the good work, cant wait to see more

Under Marketplace, go to Video Marketplace and find Independent videos. One of the choices should be The Guild. Download to your heart’s desire and watch!

As a fan, I don’t see a problem with what’s happening. I don’t have the full story but I do know that starting next week, the new episodes should be available everywhere.

Also, “getting some money”, you realize that this isn’t just for fun, right? These are professional actors and comedians trying to make ends meet. Starving actors, dude…

Anyway, no worries, starting Sept. 1st, we get them weekly. I am patient.

I just discovered The Guild on Monday, so I’m not about to whine about not being able to see Season 3 right this second. I am wondering what the release time is like for each episode. Is it one episode every week or, 2 or 1 a month? How often are the episodes released?

Just a thought… but have you considered letting those that give donations, buy T-Shirts, and purchase the DVD incentive on watching the new episodes? Perhaps when season 3 is released for DVD there could be a sneak previewed episode 1 of season 4?

Now, I’m off to drink Vault and play games.

Hey everyone, this is Felicia. I want to address several issues here, I totally understand that people are disappointed if they’re not an Xbox Gold member with the release schedule. I agree we could have communicated it better and it kills me to disappoint people. However, Xbox funds our show, and to release one episode a bit early didn’t seem unreasonable to us when the rest of the season will be released simultaneously across MSN/Zune/Xbox and they allow us to pay people to make this show.

Does it suck not to be able to see it immediately? Sure, I totally get where you’re coming from. But this is the classic problem of, “how do we pay for web video?” To be offer something exclusive to their Gold members is a great thing for them to be able to do to justify funding web video at all. Like I said, we didn’t control the release schedule and definitely we could have been clearer about the plan with you guys, I’m sorry about that. After next week it won’t be an issue and you can enjoy the show with whatever platform you want, web, Xbox or download.
We are VERY lucky in this climate to be able to pay the bills and even HAVE a sponsor. No other web series has the support we have and the creative freedom we have to make the show the way we want it. We’re still two ladies, me and my producer Kim Evey, who do PRACTICALLY EVERYTHING on this show. After two years of work we can actually pay people a little bit for doing this, and I think that’s awesome.
So again, I apologize and appreciate your understanding, and starting next week hopefully no one will be upset

XOXO
Felicia

1x a week starting next week, so episode 2 will be released simultaneously with MSN/Xbox and Zune! The episodes come to our website 4 weeks after they’re on MS network

It’s rather disappointing to see the QQ directed at The Guild over the issue. I doubt the angst comes from those who have to work for a living.

Cut them a break here. I have an xbox, I don’t have a gold account. Although it is a bit of a bummer to have to wait, I completely respect the fact that people need to be able to eat, put a roof over the head and what not.

I’m dumbfounded at the arrogance of some of the postings I noticed. Sure there was some misscommunication here, but some of you people should be just outright embarrased at your ignorance to the realities of life. Nuff said!

It will be on this site 4 weeks from the 25th and on YouTube way later.

They had a few technical issues. Try again today!

It will be streaming next Tuesday on MSN, I will link everywhere!

I have an xbox and only silver, yet this doesn’t bother me that much. I can certainly wait one whole week. This only doesn’t happen with vids though. I tried downloading a game demo and it was only available for gold members. Go figure. On a side note, being the creative geniuses they are(hello creative team) and an instance of art imitating life, this unfortunate circumstance would make really good material in a future story arc as a wink to those that had to endure the hardship of waiting a whole week! Could you imagine if they had to wait that long? It would be the apocalypse for them. Oh well, I’ve had my say

If we waited for donations for seasons 2 and 3 we would not have made this show, period. The amount of money we got from donations did not even cover our costs. Me and Kim, my co-producer, have worked for 2 years on this show and STILL have to have other jobs to support our web video work: this show does NOT pay our bills. The fact we can pay our crew and actors though is the reason we can continue to film, and that is solely because of Xbox. Like I said in my comment below, yes, it wasn’t communicated as well as it could’ve been, decisions were made that, in retrospect, should’ve been done differently and we apologize for that. For all the hard work we put in all day EVERY day for this show it makes me sad to disappoint people, but also makes me sad that people can’t understand the struggles we go through to even get ANYTHING made. Hopefully my comments and apologies suffice.
XOOX
Felicia

To be fair I am an Xbox gold subscriber and did get to see the episode. But I don’t see a lot of difference in waiting one more week. Nice little perk for Gold members, without really negatively effecting the fan base. The amount of time between episodes is usually greater then a week. The first episode was good though.

I understand. This is part of the evolution of web video, and how it could rival tradtional TV, or even cable. I had thought this was a sign that Xbox Live could be the next HBO in about five years or so, and it could be.

I’ll be there when we see what happens after the preview we got at Comic-Con last month, and for some time to come. Besides, we still have “Do You Wanna Date Muy Avatar”, which I still say should get an MTV Video Music Award next year (although next month would be even better). Thanks

I think the fact that everyone is mad that they can’t have it now proves just how good your work is Felicia. We waited this long for Season 3, I am pretty sure 1 more week won’t kill anyone. You guys are doing a fantastic job, I am constantly amazed at the quality of the production. Well done and thank you for putting so much time into this with so little return.

Wow that is devotion.

Oops, that should be “Do You Wanna Date My Avatar”. One stray letter changes everything.

DW Felicia, this fan is happy to watch the guild wherever I can I even bought your video to help support it… then enjoyed it so much it was worth it anyway, you should put on the costume again, either for another music vid or for a guild episode. whatever you do the show rocks my only beef with it is that its too short, I dont know anything about the logistics or anything but if you started making full length episodes for tv I would watch that. BTW are you completly off MMOs or what coz atm I’m waiting for Aion to come out and the awesomest thing ever would be to find you on it (this is more of a if I won the lottery wish than a please don’t let me miss the bus wish)

+1 to edgar, nicely said.

I found that if you go into video marketplace, independant, the guild to get the episode the problem doesn’t occur. the one linked off the main screen was the one having issues.

yes season 3 will be grate!!
i love this videos :D

errrm I dont have an xbox.

awesome! Hey if you need a hand, I have some writing experience and am technically inclined. If interested, shoot me an email.

I finally managed to get it, but I downloaded it as “(HD/SD>” Kind of odd, but as long as I get to watch it.

Excellent season opener! I wish I didn’t have to wait 2 weeks for the next episode! ;p

It can also be found under Video MarketPlace, TV Shows, G (The Guild).

Microsoft has made this season possible from a logistics point of view. How dare they ask for some exclusivity for shelling out the cash to make a show. Your comment baffles me. Just hang out wait a week (now 5 days) and everything will be peachy. Declaring war on MS and the show for this is a bit beyond daft.

Yeah i can wait til’ is up on the internet We can se that you are putting a lot of hard work in this So yeah great job, and i hope it will go forever

What i don’t understand is why Felicia feels the need to explain why she need the cash ? Isn’t it obvious ? Unless you are living in your mommas basement, living aint cheap. Felicia, you are too nice for the internet. I suggest you increase your resist whine stat.

Yeah, I do understand that it isn’t just for fun, and maybe I am overestimating the money they actually got from Itunes. Maybe I’m not, I have no idea what the budget for season 3 is and how much they got from the itunes purchases. Plus, with microsoft sponsoring them now, I didn’t think money would be so much of a problem anymore that they’d still have to resort to making deals to get even more money out of it. Maybe I’m wrong? I’m seriously not trying to sound like I know everything. I’m just admitting that I don’t know and maybe I should have thought more before saying anything. I am sorry for making what was probably too quick a judgement. I guess I’m just more annoyed that, like I said, the video said August 25th on MSN and Zune marketplace as well as xbox, and they posted nothing saying that it will be for xbox gold members only till the day of the premier. At least nothing I found, which I also apologize if I missed any posts stating that, but if there truly was none, I’m sure non gold members would have appreciated a heads up.

Felicia,

Just want to say I do not own Xbox and I have to wait also. So what, The episodes are worth the wait. Also, you and the whole cast are awesome. My only wish would be that a network would pick it up for a series. It is better written and done than 90% of stuff on the TV.

Must be good if people are angry they have to wait!

Wow. The Guild is the only web-based show I’ve ever encountered that’s actually worth watching. Literally every episode I see I’m amazed at the quality of the acting, the script, the camera work… That you guys have been able to pull this off with little-to-no funding is unbelievable. It’s an inspiring achievement. So – please keep on keeping on. I don’t care how long I have to wait to see it: it’s worth it.

Your a business i understand the need to make money but in the future you should REALLY not say your going to post something for all viewers to see then change that day to only paying viewers can see. THAT’S BULL! Way to underhand and promo word of mouth but still the shier in pact of some viewers may cause them to be so upset that they no longer want to see the show and there for being sell outs you loose viewers. Still I myself, am faithfully but annoyed viewer.

@Cristian: It isn’t just living. The show has long past the “handycam on a tripod” stage (if it ever was in that stage).

It’s a professional show, made with professional equipment, handled by a professional crew, thus costing tons of money. Unless you’re a millionaire, it’s impossible to finance that yourself.

Be happy that Microsoft sponsors The Guild, because without them there wouldn’t even be a season 3.

@Felicia: The Guild is the best show on the web!!!! I <3 it!!!

My husband and I just watched the trailer and we cant wait to see the episode. BTW, grats on getting funding from xbox. Thats awesome!

Can you make a Wikipedia style “donation bar”
so ppl will see how much is needed to donate and how
much was donated?

I think (and hope) it will increase the amount of the donations..

+ make a “non-product” donation option.
(for small donations like 3-10$)

Actually, it premiered in Canada as well.

Hey, anyone who has watched the trailer, does it have MAJOR spoilers?

P.S. I can’t buy the MP3 song from Amazon because
I’m not from the US..

I agree with Christian, I just discovered The Guild three days ago (and watched every episode in about an hour lol) but is waiting one week really worth giving them all your grief? It’s one week come on, you can’t find something to do for one week?

Love the show; I’ve been watching since the beginning. It’s clear you all work hard and have fun doing this — that’s fantastic and makes it more fun to watch (like GTCMS — would love to see more of that someday too). I certainly understand that MSN wants a perk for their support; it’s not the end of the world. I’m sure there are other things they could have asked for that would have gotten more people riled up (product placements perhaps?).

Keep having fun and rolling out the episodes, and we’ll keep watching and enjoying. Thanks for all your efforts to make us smile.

Just became aware of this show about two weeks ago :-0 OMG. How could I have missed this!!!! For the last two weeks my wife and I have been catching up on seasons one and two. Hope this week passes quickly. Great work, talent, and charisma throughout this production. Why does it all come together like this some times? If only the secret could be sold!! I’m just glad you found it.

Felicia – My daughters and I are HUGE fans and listen to the Avatar song at least four times a day! I agree with others that the disappointment out there on teh interwebs is due to you and the gang putting out a superior product. Keep up the good work – love y’all!

Have we really just sunk to a new low?

It used to be people just complaining that they had to pay for commercial free content. It used to be “I want it free and no commercials goddammit! Or I’ll whine and whine and whine!

Is it really now “I want it free, no commercials, and I WANT IT NOW GODDAMMIT! Or I’ll post nasty things on your website!”

Seriously people. You have to wait one week? I don’t have xbox gold either. But you know what? I’d rather wait one week, than not have the show. I don’t know what realm you are on where the money constantly respawns without you doing anything, but I don’t login there, and I don’t think any of these actors/workers do either.

One question around funding.. Have you guys considered doing any sort of humorous commercial like stuff, (example, think about how L80ETC joked about not selling out..) or in video product placement?

There’s been alot of talk about how season 3 cost quite abit more than previous seasons…Give them a break, and let them just break even, maybe even head out to the olive garden?

Anyone who doesn’t have an xbox gold membership is welcome to come over to my house and watch it with me. couldn’t we stage viewing parties in every city? Lets all bond together in Guildeeness. (man I sound like such a hippy) *no, we are not dating now*

I like how people cant wait for 1 more week for this to be viewed to everyone. But I also love how money plays a giant factor in peoples mind. I get that the guild producer needs the money but I think that it will make the shower worse over time. Everyone can see the changes with this about the “xbox360 people will be able to see the show before the fans that made this show popular because xbox funds us first” type of things. Whats next? The Guild are going to limit the uploads of their videos to the public *cough**cough*like what they did to season 2 on youtube*cough**cough*. Well I might be just pushing this to far but im not surprise if I see this happen sooner or later. To end off in a good note is that The Guild I must say is the best INTERNET series in the world so far =)

Edgar is right, they are doing this so they can have the show at all. Without Microsoft, it would be much harder to run the show, if they could do it at all. So instead of saying they are greedy, maybe you should go thank them!

Wow you must love the guild haha =D

Dont listen to all of these people Felica, if they start complaining THIS much because they have to wait a week, then they obviously love The Guild. Keep up the good work!

I am a huge fan of The Guild and have talked about it so much I gained The Guild around 30 loyal fans. Of course I am disappointed in having to wait an extra week to see the first episode, but I understand and even support the decision as long as it means all of you get to keep making this great show! I think the majority are understanding but it is always the few that are not happy that are always the most vocal.

Keep up the great work and thank you all for your hard work!

Great show, just watched the whole thing in one sitting, feel like I’m reading posts from a really popular game’s forum after they just announced said game was delayed for the second time (actually first…but).
Like HL2 ep3 I’m ok waiting.

Hey, I just wanna say that I don’t think you should have to apologize for anything. You work so hard to get this show made and don’t get alot in return, and the people complaining about it don’t seem to appreciate that. It’s only 1 week, plus when we get to see it there will be two episodes to watch =)

Just pre-ordered seasons 1 & 2 on Amazon, I’m from Scotland though so I just hope they work on my dvd player!

Hi Felicia,

Just want to say I love The Guild and the effort you and the entire cast and crew put into it – I didn’t realise it still wasn’t paying a “living wage” despite it’s brilliant popularity. I know you don’t get much (if anything) from the YouTube videos, but I hope my purchase of Date My Avatar via iTunes (both the video and audio versions) and I promise I will buy both series of The Guild from Amazon.co.uk as soon as it is available!

Please make it easier for us non-USians to purchase your brilliant series (and ask Sandeep to do the same for LoN: I can’t buy that in Amazon UK or iTunes UK either ).

It is only avail on xbox gold this week, the full rrelease begins next week.

…xbox needed to get something for their sponsorship $$$’s

Hope this clarify’s

~Kat~

I for one have really enjoyed this show, it’s awesome! Thank you so much for all your hard work. As for all you cranky mean people out there: shut it.

Best wishes to the cast and crew. Were can I go to donate?

It truly amazes me that people can be so demanding and rude about something that’s free. I think it’s a sign of our times – people think they are entitled to everything instantly. I’m guessing that if people had even the slightest idea of the budget for a production like this, they would be amazed that it was ever available free. I feel sad that Felicia and Kim have to deal with the negativity. I guess this is an example of the old saying, If you give a mouse a cookie … he’s going to want you to become his personal Keebler elf for all eternity!

It was nice, thank you! The trailer looks awesome. Is that Meredith Eaton-Gilden from Boston Legal? Great!

As a fan with no Xbox, I’m still just totally STOKED for Season 3!! That music video was awesome, and I’ve committed myself to buying the DVDs for myself for my birthday.

I don’t think waiting 1 week for an episode is such a huge deal. It’s totally understandable to give a little back to the company that made this possible. I’m so thrilled that a third season was made, and I think everyone else should be, too. I love the show, and I’d wait a year for the next episode without complaints, if that’s what it took.
I think it’s silly to suggest that they shouldn’t make some money to help cover the costs of the show. And I think most of the fans do understand.
But you know, the whiny ones are usually just more vocal.

We’re with you, guys! You have an extremely loyal fanbase, and I don’t think you need to feel guilty about anything. I totally agree with Christian, and all the other people who are defending the cast and crew.

I’m so excited!!

Heh. MUY AVATAR! I’m now imagining this really macho male avatar from Latin America!

Seriously – I don’t think some of you understand how expensive and time-consuming it is to put together ONE 5 minute episode, let alone an entire SEASON. It’s not as cheap as all that (and that’s WITHOUT trying to pay those involved), and it certainly doesn’t pay well enough to quit pursuing other acting jobs during the day or whatever. It’s easy to label Microsoft “The Man”, but without them, we wouldn’t be able to enjoy this show. Keep yer panties on, people! Season 3 is coming next week for the masses! I CAN’T WAIT! (but I will.)

Hey i wanted to know, is there a chance The Guild will come out on Xbox Live in Mexico anytime this week, you see i waited all the 25th and it didn’t come out, honestly I’m a bit dissapointed.
Thanks

Felicia, what you guys are doing is amazing. Please keep it up and dont listen to the whiners. Alot of people don´t realize what goes into the project you are involved in and how unique it actually is. Can´t wait to see season 3!

While I have sympathy for folks whose yearning aches, I hope that they eventually take a deep breath and reevaluate their feelings. (a) If you’re getting something for free, you can’t really be too demanding. (b) If you want to find information on the interwebz, there are better methods than waiting for announcements on Youtube (however awesome Youtube may be). (c) The idea that you’re being screwed because you don’t get something as early as people who are paying for it is… well, just realize that you are getting something thanks to other people paying for it. (d) *If* the release dates were confusing, it was surely unintentional. If anything, the sponsor would be happy to point out that you could watch it earlier by becoming a paying customer. If you choose not to pay, recognize that’s your choice and wait patiently for your free gift.

I, for one, am really grateful to the artists who have produced this stuff. I wouldn’t even criticize them for rewarding suck-ups by sending them free autographed stuff (email me for mailing address), even if I had to wait a whole week or two.

But the most important point I have to make is: I choose to pronounce “XOOX” like “Zooks,” rather than thinking of it as hugs and kisses. I hope either Xoox, Zooks, or something similar is still available on the server. I know I shouldn’t get my hopes up. Posting this before I get home is a big mistake…

SEPT 1st! Came out on xbox first, we must wait our turn..

It’s only a week In two weeks we won’t even remember what all the fuss was about. I just hope that viewing the videos on MSN won’t be restricted to US only (as it is on XBOX Gold for now) This is exactly what happened to a certain eagerly awaited series on Youtube before. Aaaanyway… Keep up the awesome work! I absolutely love the story so far – and by the looks of it, Season 3 is going to kick everyone’s hineys. Kudos to You, Felicia! And btw, You’re absolutely IN-CRE-DI-BLE as the Fairy in Legend of Neil

I for one am excited about the new season i just recently happened upon this series throup surfing youtube. got myself caught up on the first two seasons and now im hooked. im buying the dvd next week and cant wait to beable to get/see the new season i dont really care when its available to us who do not have xbo360 or msn or even Zune I appritate it being available regardless. and i am content with waiting for it to release elsewhere for those of us….

Thank you for making the show and sharing it with us all. You rock guys!

I was bummed about not seeing the first episode, but understand and think it’s great that you’ve found a way to get some extra backing for financial support. I also really appreciate the teaser. This next season looks Fantastic! And I love that Wil Wheaton will be in it. He’s always a treat to see.

Thanks for all you do.

The only thing wrong about the whole situation in my opinion is that it was falsely advertised. I for one have no problem waiting a week (I’d even wait months) but I can see why people would get mad if they were told it would come out on the 25th only to find out at that time that it actually comes out a week later.

I have no problem with Xbox gold members having an exclusive look. I just think it should of been announced that way from the start.

Then again, I am quite understanding. For all I know, the decision to only release it 1 week later might of only been made after original date release was announced.

Delays happen all the time anyway. Even forewarned people would of found reasons to complain. That’s just the way people are.

Anyways, I can’t wait to see the next episodes. I’ve been following the guild since it’s debut and I get excited everytime a new episode comes out. Never dissapointed either.

Keep up the good work Knights of the Good!

Haha! I agree. Watching the Guildies wait an entire week for something would be hilarious. Just think about all the havoc they wrought waiting a mere four hours while the server was down.

Thumbs down for Xbox? Who do you think PAYS for The Guild’s budget? If not for Microsoft it wouldn’t even have funding, so I suggest you stop whining.

Stupid xbox owners with their xboxs and season 3ness… =P

Hi! Just wanted to drop by and congratulate everyone involved in this production, specially Felicia and Kim, they are the soul and core of The Guild and doing what they love for free and pouring their talent and their time in this has got to mean much more for us fans, than waiting a week. Give them a break!

Also, you got my vote for an MTV award, or even an Emmy new category for webshows, I’m there!

BTW I was wondering how are you handling your translated versions? I’ve literally become a fan just a week ago and I’ve watched all the episodes and could not be more hooked on The Guild and reading Felicia’s comments about the issues that have displeased some people I thought I could help out and give my little grain.

I’d be honored and glad to translate your episodes (all of them if you need to) to spanish (there are many fans que hablan español). Let me know if I can help.

So congrats, keep it up you are all doing a GREAT job. Wish you all the best and I believe you got a really good sponsor, come on people, cut them some slack!

Un saludo inmenso desde Ecuador!

Been playing EverQuest II for the past three years, after leaving Feathermoon (WoW). Everyone on the Antonia Bayle server kept telling me to watch the “Do You Want To Date My Avatar” and finally gave in. Now I plan on purchasing your videos through iTunes – since Zune has been removing tracks of your past episodes.

You have quality work, and I nearly fell in lust over Codex’s video. All the actors and actresses are great, and the background dancers are also cuties.
Zaboo… eeek! I hope it’s just acting, Codex could do far better, even better than the cyclops (the one-eyed stuntman). She’s a cute lil rascal. *wink*

Once I get some revenue coming in more than what I have, will be purchasing your videos. Can’t afford to purchase now, trying to keep a roof over my head means cutting expenditures.
I got many a laughs watching your videos, and often wonder if that was me when I was so heavy into MMORPG games.

Keep up the excellent work Codex & Company. It’s more if this crazy recession than anything, and those cheap kids that want it all for free.

Speaking of the whiners…

/hands Codex a frozen trout and a new emote /troutslap

PS: Would be really cool if you actually used a frozen trout or salmon slap in one of your upcoming shows.
BTW, that was an intentional wink, wasn’t “my” shift key slipping. =b

¬ Xelkos

PPS: I’m an older MMORPG gamer, in my late 40′s. I don’t live in the basement, although really wished I had a house with a basement, that would be so radical! You have many fans in EverQuest II.

Thank you for making such witty, high-quality videos – it really brightens my day to see them. I don’t mind if it’s a week later than expected this time either, knowing that the loot dropped will totally be worth the wait.

I’m with Christian, there is no need for apologize, you did a great job, and i think that is fair for you to win a little. A week is nothing. By the way, sorry for ask again but… do you have any idea of when is going to be in other countries?. I want to see it and i have xbox live gold . Congratulation for your great work from Mexico (oops a keyboard error, that was supposed to be a wink) .

wait are you really felica??

You guys don’t need to apologize for anything you do. That is, unless your show sucks, which is doesn’t, so QED

.. and the people who funded the first two seasons? What about them?

Disappointing. But hey, that’s Hollywood.

Support you and the tough decisions you have to make. Love the show and I appreciate all that the cast and crew does to make this enjoyable for all. They deserve everything they get and more so if that means letting XBox have it for a week? That’s fine by me! You do not owe anyone an explanation. Keep up the good work… all of you!

I too was initially disappointed — but at the same time, I’m still so thrilled that Felicia and the crew have the opportunity to continue making this great series. I don’t think many of us really understand the amount of work that goes into even these short episodes, and it all takes talented people and, yes, $$$. Unfortunately, Felicia can’t just go and mine gold or slay the enemies to earn enough to pay everyone. Wouldn’t that be nice though… pay for the filming while filming

I appreciate Felicia coming on as well and explaining why things came about the way they did — this whole anonymous environment makes it too easy to criticize everyone else when it’s not what we want. And that really isn’t fair to everyone involved in the project, when I’m sure they’re doing everything that they can to make this the best that they can.

Thanks for putting together a great concept, a great story, and just a great crew! And I’ll have to wait patiently until Tuesday!

-a

My wife and I just discovered the show. We loved it and were very happy to contribute to its success by purchasing seasons 1 and 2.

I know that not everyone is in the position to do this, but I hope that some of you will consider the amount of work that goes into something like this. To complain that you don’t get it faster for free when the creators can’t even meet their costs is poor form.

So, skip something else indulgent, buy a season or two and support a wonderful, quirky show that would never have been made by a network.

Thanks so much to all of you involved with the project! Keep them coming I’ll keep watching and buying.

Is that Wil Wheaton?!? This show just keeps getting better and better! Nice.

Unlike others I think it is a fine idea. I definately noticed the changes in your budget after the guild really caught on and I know that putting it up on Xbox live probably gives you more money. Good job on creating the Guild and thanks for giving us watchers an enjoyable experience.

Newsflash: the only mmorpg in the world isn’t WoW. And The Guild just about applies to any mmorpg out there. There are a great many of us Guild fans who don’t, and won’t, play WoW.

TO Felicia (Codex) and the rest of the cast, keep up the great work and I’d love to see you guys make this into a “real” show on t.v. If “The Big Bang Theory” can make it in mainstream primetime, so can The Guild.;)

It’s to bad I don’t have an xbox now, but what teh ****… What are some people thinking!?
There’s really some people coming here, complaining about not getting free stuff fast enough?
I would easily pay more for this than crappy, over-produced hollywood productions AND have the patience to wait it out on DVD.

Creds to Felicia and the whole crew! You should not have to excuse yourself, you’re doing a great job and I love The Guild!

I think its great. The wait just builds more anticipation! You guys are I think are doing a great job on the show with the limited funds! Please keep up the great work as best as your able.

I just wanted to say, thank you all so much for your amazing work on this series, especially you, Felicia! I stumbled across this on youtube last year and I absolutely love it. It makes me laugh so hard, often I watch them over again when I’m bored, and they just never get old. I appreciate so much all the time and effort you guys have put into this. To me (and I know countless others), this is really one of the best web series out there, and I have been so impressed by how it continues to be funny and original for every episode. I hope the other fans will stop griping about how they have to wait an extra week. Big deal. I’m glad you have a sponsor and this series is well worth the wait. No apologies needed. Thanks again!

I would rather have a better episode, because I realy hope microsoft is paying them a lot of money for this privlege, than a cheap one quickly. it works for blizzard and it works for me.

thank you…

Hi Felicia,

I understand and support you 100% even though I have to wait like everyone else. Great job and keep it up!

Fred

I’m in England and I watched this as soon as it was put up….on the European marketplace.

So unless you live somewhere whacky, it is there…

We are thrilled to get any of The Guild that we can. I plan on getting it on my Xbox as soon as I get it all hooked up! Why don’t you quit complaining, Ben, and pony up some dough if you really want to see it? These people work hard and put on a great show and shouldn’t have to deal with foul-mouthed complainers that don’t care enough to either wait a little while or pay up to watch it!

I have gold! it’s worth the upgrade! I saw ep.1 and I cant wait to see how the story continues!!!

@Christian
Hear, Hear – beat me to it
The majority of us appreciate the hard work Felicia and Kim (and the staff and friends who came along) have done, building this up from scratch and know that not all internet content is provided free at zero-cost by pixies and fairies!

Its a measure of Felicia’s class that she’s attempted to placate complaints here and recent twitter trolls. Unfortunately a more ‘diverse’ (for want of a better word) range of fans & their expectations is the price for increasing exposure via a ‘[Date My] Avatar-halo effect’ – just don’t let the buggers get you down!

‘Tis better to have downloaded and lost exclusivity than never to have downloaded at all’ – Alfred Lord Tennyson resigns himself to an expired Xbox membership whilst trying to get his latest fix.

Dude! Season 3 has Wil Wheaton! Sweet!!

@Jay, I will have to politely tell you off. You think you can create this show for free? Even if the cast don;t get salaries, you will still have to buy the equipment and and all the supplies to run them. We are getting to see this for free on youtube. I don’t care when, but I’ll be happy when it is available.

I suggest that if you feel this strong, is to cough up the production cost, and you’ll be the first to see it when it’s done. Barring that. SHUT UP.

Were exactly did you download it. I don’t see it on the Austrian MP. Also Season 1 and 2 were and are still very much avaiable on the Austrian MP.

I don’t own an Xbox, or even a TV for that matter. Still, what is a week? Or a month? It will come out when it comes out, just be fortunate that satire of this quality still exists.

My wife and i just found about the guild earlier this week. We will be ordering the season 1 and 2 for sure. We really enjoyed and is definately worth paying for. Doesnt bother me about the xbox live, bills have to get paid.

whatever it takes! I can wait.

People screaming about having to wait for free stuff?

Boo-frickity-hoo. I wouldn’t have a problem if they made the entire show pay-to-view, and in that vein I certainly hope you guys get a bit from Microsoft for the gold user only week.

I don’t have a gold membership, but I certainly don’t mind waiting and I plan on buying season 2 for DVD.

Dear whiners: Pay up, or shut up. Or both.

Mwahahaha FTW!

Christian’s right though. You’re way too nice Fellcia. Besides, it’s only a week. With the way the web goes I expect all my favorite things to give me less then a weeks notice that they’re closing down. Hell, I’ve seen many comics/vids/stories go on year long hiatus even with donations. It’s the way of web life.

It’s only a week you rude people. If you’re really that upset go play WoW, you’ll get over it when someone ninja loots your stuff.

I have to agree with Edgar on this one.
While I can see the dismay over waiting a week for a show you really care about you should also understand that these people started with nothing on their budget making the first 3 eps. in a friends apartment.
Its not that they’re ‘greedy’ its more that the creators have a right to do with their creation what they wish.
I’m just glad the show has kept the same goofy, fun, and inspired atmosphere that the other seasons have given to us and waiting a week after waiting this long is a small price to pay for great FREE entertainment.

methinks that yes, most of them that complain still live with their parents…

i’m new to watching the guild, and i’m very excited to watch season 3…thanks to felicia and everyone who worked on this..:)

Totally quoted for truth.

As for me, yes, I’m disappointed in the delay, but come on people it’s just one week. Seven days. We’re not talking about an eternity here.

Felicia, you guys are awesome, and I cannot wait for season 3! Also, to the few of you with negative comments: certain fanboys need to grow up and stop complaining (or at least get a job and have to pay some bills!). Ever had to pay rent? Well these very talented, very dedicated actors and crew members have to. So cut them a break, and let them get some extra money from sponsors where they can. You are NOT entitled to these episodes – Felicia and the others could quit now. So show a little appreciation, seriously.

I love the guild. I am a former xbox owner and proud parent of a PS3. I have devotedly followed the series. All I have to say about the season 3 episode 1 scandal is guildies make your paper. Also, if the guild series put sooooo much money in the actors pockets, why is Felicia doing SEARS commercials ? Hmmmm….let us think …… OH! TO MAKE THE GUILD WEB SHOW FOR US THE FANS!!! So enough with the whiny BS and appreciate the hard work and sacrifices that Felicia and Co. do everyday.

Fabulous series Felicia. Really quite enjoyed it. Not sure what kind of a publicity machine you have behind you but if your looking for another publicist I’d be quite interested in promoting you folks north of the border.

Regards,

A

same for me here.. the video isn’t available at austrian marketplace
I bought a gold membership in order to watch this episode and then the vid isn’t available for my region.. that’s a bit disappointing.

Out of curiosity, I see that the Season 2 DVD is advertised as having “exclusive features”. Does anyone know if these are included on the “Season 1 and Season 2 DVD Set” advertised from amazon.com? For that matter, are these same features on the Season 1 DVD?

Hey there guys. It’s ok. A week. I applaud Felicia Day and her company for all the dedication that they have put into this! As a fellow professional actor (and gamer girl) I know just how hard it is to keep personal projects alive!
Felicia, your writing is superb and the amount of love and heart that you and all the other members of the cast and crew have put into this is outstanding, and no matter how impatient people get, I think you will always have something to be proud of.

You go girl!

Pee.ees. Can I make you cookies?

Codex,
I only just discovered The Guild recently and stopped playing LOTRO for a time last night (well I actually watched while on many slow horses between cities doing Bounty Quests)and I thoroughly enjoyed all of Season 1 & 2. Please be patient with those who may be impatient to see the newest episodes. Their quality and cleverness are as addictive as the MMOs that are your subject matter. They have actually inspired me to take a new route with some writing I’m doing myself focusing on the old school pencil & paper AD&D gaming sessions my friends and I played in my youth in the 80s. We’ll see what develops. Thanks again for sharing all your time and effort for our entertainment.
- Daniel (aka: Alcuin)

Felicia, why are you apologizing? I mean I know you are probably doing it to keep it professional..but seriously…f**k those who don’t get reality. Reality = things cost money….how people don’t understand that is well beyond my logic.

I agree with another poster — think of it as a positive..if folks are upset and impatient…it means your work is that good they are angry they can’t see it…that would make me damn happy actually.

To everyone complaining — patience…it’ll eventually come to you tube like they always do…so what if you have to wait a few months…the world isn’t ending….(well not until 2012….LOL)…..;> Later.

Thanks for taking the time to explain the situation Felicia, patiently waiting now for the release.

I don’t mind waiting another week. I just wish that we were told. Putting 25th August on the video was a pretty big tease. We should have been told!

Anyways, looking forward to seeing it.

Much love

Satch

Is it ever going to be released on the website?

I have too many questions.

1) Did Bladezz really delete tinkerbella’s toon. And, is that why he was using the video camera in the final episode of season 2 was to video the password? If I were bladezz, I would be pretty ticked off too from all that stuff he sent and didnt’ get back.

2) I take it Bladezz isn’t the rival guildmaster judging from what I saw on the preview.

3) Is Vork still getting the social security checks?

Is anyone in the guild in an end game raiding guild for wow?

*Sigh* Can’t believe I still have to wait a whole 2 more days for WESLEY CRUSHER!!! I don’t know if any of you watch the show Leverage on TNT, but Wil Wheaton was in this past week’s episode playing, of course, a computer hacker. I get where Felicia and the cast and crew are coming from and my only gripe with them was, as Felicia said, they could have been clearer about the release schedule. I don’t think it would have bugged me half as much if I had been expecting it(although, I probably should have expected Microsuck to pull something like this). I hope this platform-exclusive crap dies out soon, I’m getting tired of having to wait months to a year on end for expansions, DLC, and now videos because corporate fatcats shelled out big bucks for an exclusivity deal.

PISS ON THE CORPORATE MACHINE!!!

In the meantime… time to go watch the Star Trek Family Guy episode.

I wanted to buy an xbox for a while and Season 2 is the reason I broke down and got one. I have had some costumer service nightmares with xbox live and came dangerously close to canceling my gold membership but Season 3 was coming and Netflix has gotten a lot better so I didn’t.

Long story short… (Too Late!) I wouldn’t own an xbox if not for The Guild. I wouldn’t still pay for gold membership if not for The Guild. So I for one appreciate the early release for gold members because quite frankly the customer service is really really bad.

Love you guys. Love the show.
(Just keep making those episodes longer and longer until you get to about 22 minutes and stop there)

Everyone crying about not being able to see the video at the same time as the xbox gold members just need to shut the fuck up imo. Producing a show, even if an episode is only 5 to 7 minutes long still takes MONEY! Like Felicia said, if it wasnt for xbox and microsoft, seasons 2 and 3 would not have been possible from donations alone. Unless the people crying about it are willing to step up and fund the series like Microsoft, they have not a single iota of ground to stand on. I for one, am happy that a corporate sponsor stepped in and made the continuation of The Guild possible. Kudos to Felicia and the crew on a fanstastic series. I for one, regadless of wait, will continue to follow.

Really? You feel shafted because you had to wait seven days?

Get a life!

Glad that you able to reap some benefit from your work = we have enjoyed the show and willing wait a week or two for the show. Keep up the good work

My guess? She wants to stay true to her work. She wants us to know that though the show is sponsored by Xbox, it (and she) have not gone corporate, i.e. sold out. She is way ahead of her time and not enough people (in the industry) are seeing that. Instead of fading into obscurity only to be celebrated later, like others ahead of their time, she is taking the reins on this project and seeing it through any way she can. Very admirable: a true artist.

i just found the guild a few days ago via xbox downloaded all videos theams ect i love your work and was wondering if you guys realy ever play online and what game?

I have no problem with waiting. All the people involved in making ‘The Guild’ deserve to get paid for their work. If an exclusive period with MSN or Microsoft or whoever gets them something, then that’s what they have to do. If I wasn’t so long out of work I’d contribute a few bucks myself but unfortunately that’s not an option for me right now. (Sorry. )

While I’m sure Ms. Day and the others are gratified that we’re all enjoying their work and looking forward to more so much let’s remember our manners.

Thank you to everyone at The Guild and I look forward to seeing more whenever that turns out to be possible.

Ya Edgar’s right. just chill out for a sec. Look,They had said that it was going to just be on Live a while before. they had said that August 25th was the date for Live people, and september 1st was for everyone else. And you call them greedy, yet you couldn’t wait one week, after all they’ve done for the fans of this show?
You need to take a look at your comment and tell me how you aren’t being hypocrite.

Keep up the good Work guys, looks EXTREMELY funny… I’m wondering how the Axis of Anarchy rivalry will pan out for them.

Mabye next season try to chat up Sony and get it on the PS3.

Don’t waste your money. Most of the people who I know have purchased one say they break alot. Half of the time they overheat. My neighbors over-heated and fails to start now.

Yeh, and anyone intelligent enough to play WOW would know that an Xbox is a waste.

Ignore the haters, Codex. Anyone who would whine about this would never pony up any cash for your hard work in the first place. They’re just takers.

We love the show, we love the video, our five-year old was singing the song for days…

We’ll be picking up the DVDs once my first paycheck rolls in from the new gig.

Looking forward to the new season!

– j

Codex, I will say that I wish I had an XBox gold account…wish I had an Xbox period, BUT I can wait. Even though I want to see it SOOO bad, I keep watching S1 and S2 in anticipation. Since Microsoft is sponsering, if they wish to give the people that pay for subscriptions to their online stuff first dibs, well then they give first dibs.

Could be worse, people! Get over not being able to see it until Sept. 1st. It’ll still rock.

How can it be put politely…..1 week wait so you guys can actually get paid for your genious….About bloody time!!!

I’m glad to see a show like this growing to a point where those with the means actually want to cash in.

I’m all for waiting if it means that Felicia and co can get paid for what is by far one of the best web shows out now.

Those of you that have slammed them for doing so need to take a step back and think about all the work thats gone into this show and what you’d need to do to make it. Maybe then you’ll have some respect for the brilliance of those that have done this and will wait quitely for 7 whole days, I mean come on dudes, seriously… its 1 week, thats all.

Ok rant over.
To Felicia and team I wish the best of luck and will keep watching and crying with laughter.
Have fun making it guys, you deserve it.

Felicia,

You deserve so much respect for what you’re doing that I can’t really think of the right words for it. You’ve poured vast amounts of time, money and your heart into this, and clearly you’ve gone to extremes to make it just right. Production, directing, dialogue… it’s clearly all done with so much soul. I can watch a dozen seasons of network television and not get the same feeling as watching just one ep of The Guild. When I watch The Guild I feel that it’s got the heart and soul of a gamer behind it. I love this show, love it more than anything I’ve ever watched on the internet or TV combined. Because it’s me, in all thouse characters, a little bit of each one is me. And I’m being depicted in a light nobody else has ever dared to put me in.

Felicia Day, you are my new hero. Maybe some day I’d like to meet you so I can smile and forget what to say and shake your hand and wish I wasn’t just another dumbstruck fan.

All my heartfelt hopes and wishes for success and happiness to you Felicia,

Scott

I cannot believe that people are whining that the main sponsor of the show wants a tiny benefit for sponsoring it. A week’s exclusivity for one episode is nothing, they could have easily justified 3 months, or even wait until the whole series had finished on Gold before releasing it through other channels.

I think MS are being incredibly generous. I can imagine the commissioning editor going to his boss to explain the business case for sponsoring “The Guild” and the boss saying “Is that all we get?”.

Felicia, next time you have a discussion with MS about sponsorship, get them to quadruple your budget and offer a year’s exclusivity!

Ignore the Trustafarians (GB term for people who don’t earn an income, but have it provided by their parents and are completely divorced from fiscal reality), they live in a fantasy world as completely as the guild do.

And, stop apologising to these people. They should be greatful that you even bother to get up in the morning.

Mike.

Completely understandable, and I am really looking forward to seeing the rest of season 3. Keep up the good work!

No kidding. Sometimes I think people don’t understand the producing side of passion. To make something you have to be able to fund it and some times that comes with miniature costs outside of the MASSIVE cost of making it and paying everyone for their generous work. Is it a bummer to have to wait? Sure. But its a week. When the show streams on MSN, you won’t be seeing any less of it than anyone else. Honestly, it’s no different than showing it or Date My Avatar at a convention when the rest of the world has to wait. Patience, young Padawan.

Waiting a week makes me go, “Raaaaaawr I want The Guild NOW!” However, I’m not an animal. I think I can be reasonable and wait until tomorrow morning for my fix

Keep doing what you’re doing! The product is always a total laughgasm for gamers, an inspiration to other webseries makers, and worth the wait!

It’s not corporate greed when you’re struggling just to pay anyone at all, dude. Have some respect for the people who make this stuff. Geez. This isn’t like a show on ABC. Is it awesome that x box is putting money into the show? Yes. But it’s not an unlimited amount. To be honest, as an actor/writer making a series for the web, myself, this comment reeks of ignorance and a bit of disrespect for the people who are busting their humps to both make the series and fund it. Yeah, I want to see the new episode RIGHT NOW, but I can respect that they have to give something back to their sponsors and all in all, this is NOT such a big deal.

I know I’m massively late to the game here, but speaking as someone who watches the Guild from watchtheguild.com – I’m more than happy to wait for episodes, if it means that you and the rest of the cast actually start being rewarded for making the show I enjoy so much. People don’t seem to understand how lucky they are when it comes to this sort of entertainment, and it’s amazing the sense of entitlement they achieve.

I, for one, am grateful to have been able to watch the first two seasons of the show for free already. I appreciate the *gift* of your talents as a cast and crew, and I’m sorry that some people can’t just be thankful for the gifts they do get, rather than whining about the unfairness of not getting the same perks as those who have paid for a service. I see this all over the Internet, but it’s particularly galling to see it directed at lovely people like yourselves.

Keep up the good work, and I hope the general support from the fanbase helps you all to ignore these little nuggets of rude entitlement.

So you’re disappointed because you won’t get to see it early like the people that have gold? Those of us that do have gold pay $8 per month for this reason. We get to play on XboxLive and we get perks such as seeing the first episode of season 3 early. Being a gold member has it’s perks. If you don’t pay for it, then don’t be angry. It’s your choice not to see it.

Thanks for making The Guild. You do a wonderful job of entertaining me.

I find it very disappointing, but not surprising, that people complain about things as petty as a release date. I appreciate the fact that you’re producing a groundbreaking program for us to enjoy *completely for free*.

The internet provides the perfect screen for people to be rude, and that’s a shame. You have bills to pay, nothing in life is free, and I support your decisions to do what you need to do. The Guild, while “for” the fans, ultimately belongs to Felicia Day.

Thanks again for creating a high-quality product.

I love your shows and cannot wait to see each upcoming episode. The music video cracks me up. You guys look so good and make everything seem so effortless.(which means good job imho) I found you guys on XBOX live(when you all went to the comiccon and they showed you guys off) and after watching one episode I sat there snatching at any episodes I could find there. I couldn’t believe how dead on the categories of gamer characters…I just HAD to share and share I did. From a small search to kill time between games to a new obsession.

I hope you guys don’t stop for a long time =)
Thanks again.
Lanita.

P.S. I was very shocked and impressed that we had actual responses from Felicia’Codex’ herself.*Huggles!*

Avid and excited fan waiting for September 1st to roll around! This is like Christmas for me, honestly.

I have been listening to “Wanna Date My Avatar?” for the past half hour haha.

You guys are doing a fantastic job; I really appreciate you put all this effort into putting on such great comedy for online viewers. Keep it up and good luck. <3

I’m sure most of the people who watch “The Guild” agree with me when I say I completely understand that sometimes you gotta do what you need to do to get what you want done. You all put together a great show and I can’t wait to see Season 3 unfold, the preview looks awesome.

Felicia doesn’t have the need to explain herself, but it satisfies the overgrown babies who don’t understand true art. Felicia created this for the fun of art, not to cater to noobs, lol.

From someone who’s had experience in various forms of art, I understand the hard work that goes into this. People won’t act for free, if you want something that is truly good quality. But you know what? The average bloke doesn’t get it. He just wants to sit as his comp all day and be catered to. He won’t understand that the cast and crew needs to pay their bills, the prop artists, make-up artists, and wardrobe people need paid. Lots of work goes into just these few minutes! It seems fast but the process takes a few weeks.

But does anyone care? Most of the time, no.

You know, we’re talking about something most people here have watched for 2 seasons for free and gotten hours of entertainment out of, so anyone who flips out over having to wait a week to watch the first ep of S3 is simply being a brat, period. I just hope everyone involved in making the show knows that most of fandom is just happy you guys have found a sponsor to work with in XBox that has let all of us enjoy more Guild goodness! Seven days won’t kill anyone around here, people. If you’re cussing out those providing you with entertainment, maybe you need to step off the comp for a bit and take a walk or watch the news to get some perspective.

I’ll kill the extra week re-watching Season 2 or jamming out to “Do You Wanna…” a few more times! It’s really not that hard. Can’t wait for the new awesomeness!

HAVE killed the extra week, I should say.

I just want to start by saying it’s a great show, probably one sitcom I would watch on a regular basis really. Interestingly enough, some gamers really are like that and I think it’s great that even though it’s satirical…it’s so very close to the truth, hehe. Props to the Knights of the Good and the Guild cast, yall should keep it rolling for a few years, that’s some funny stuff right there!!

There was one other comment to make about the “I have to wait so long for the season 3 episode 1 because I’m not an XBoX Live Gold Member, that’s stupid!!” thing going around.

Just think, if they never let you know that it would premiere on XBOX Live before everywhere else…you wouldn’t get the queue to start whining about it, cause technically you wouldn’t have a clue til season 3 came out everywhere else. In other words…stop beings little babies.

With such a great show, just be glad they have a season 3 and be content with a few days of wait time…people want to live so fast these days, sheesh.

Rock on, Felicia. Don’t listen to the haters.

You guys have done an awesome job with this show to date. I just sat down and watched the first and second season. I have to say I was curious how it turn out, due to them being only a couple minutes long, but it has surpassed my expectations. I was curious if you have kept the new season around 5 minutes long per show or do they progressively get longer like in the second season? Was it planned or did the script just end up taking that long to record?
Thanks.

Hi Felicia,
thanks for all the time and effort put into these videos. I for one appreciate them and you!!
Keep up the good work and waiting a few more days (or even weeks if necessary) isn’t the end of the world i’ll watch anyday!

I used to belong to XBox gold/beta thingy but why make it an exclusive unless xbox helped the show and paid them a good amount for the exclusive. Good to see the series making some cash for their efforts. Just a bit let down to know it is only on the xbox and not other sites/devices.

Huggies. I would like to say please keep up the great work and humor, it is very much appreciated here at work. Hopefully others in the community will latch on and also help by providing exclusives for the series.

I would say to all those complainers… QQ more… just wait the week and watch it. By the way, I love the show and will wait any number of weeks to watch them. My only hope is the episodes will get longer as like a heroin addict, I need more and more each episode!

Count me in the “almost bought an x-box” category. That was the point I was at when the video came out. I was like, “Hey! My brother has an Xbox!” too bad he’s 5 states away! lol

I love this show, and I don’t mind Microsoft or anybody else having that kind of exclusivity if it means we get another season of “The Guild”. I hope we get at least another 3 seasons. I can wait a week, and I can wait another 24 hours.

Well, its Monday (Tuesday actually here in australia…) 1 week after it was released on Xbox and after all day and night looking…. no S3…

When will it be up for us non-Xbox Gold ppl’s…?

…trying to b patient….

I think the concern is that there are many fans that do not even have an xbox and cannot/will not get a gold xbox live subscription, but would gladly pay for your work. Perhaps in the future you can maybe release on iTunes a week before youtube or something. This way all of your fans have access rather than limiting the initial release to a small portion and causing many to feel slighted.

I don’t mind waiting until the 1st, though.

Come on, XBOX360 owners need a break, they’ve had a tough time. After all the breakages they deserve some perks.

All things are better with some waiting, re-watch the first two seasons! It not just money, its a lot of time to produce something like this, a lot of effort. We’re getting it free, we’re lucky people.

I don’t get the whole “you have to have an X-Box to watch The Guild: Season 3.” The show is based on an MMORPG game that obviously is played on a thing called, a PC! Yet you need some little box thingy that only FPS’ers play on to watch it? Uh HUH….I think I’m getting the jist of it all.

Sadly, this is not true outside of USA. I am a XBL Gold member, and can’t download the episode.

Yeah I waited so long and now it’s not available in Austria.
I mean it’s even available in Switzerland.
I hope I can download it from the German Marketplace or any MP for that matter.

The RSS Feed looks like it’s full of spam. Here’s what this entry contained:

Order Levothroid No RxOrder Levothroid Overnight DeliveryOrder Levothroid CODOrder Levothroid C.O.DLevothroid BuyBuy LincocinBuy Lincocin CODBuy Lincocin C.O.DBuy Lincocin OnlineBuy Lincocin Without Prescription We’re so excited to announce that Episode 1 of Season 3 of The Guild is now on Xbox Live for Gold Members! This premiere will be exclusive to Gold members for 1 week, and then

….wow @ Xelkos.

I like how this is being released early to XBox Live, when… Xbox has never supported an MMO. I’m a PC gamer, consoles suck. And as such, it’s kindof… WTF? … to restrict a show based around an MMO to a console platform. My first and only dislike, regarding The Guild.

I can understand how people (myself included) are a bit ticked about this being out for Xbox owners already (when you can’t even play MMOs on a damn xbox…) but remember, they’re getting funding from them and waiting one week is a lot better than the season not getting made / not getting made as well as it could be.

Where is the upload though, according to my world clock it’s 45 minutes past midnight in ah me re ka…

Hey, been waiting with great eagerness for this episode and its not out yet? Hasn’t it been a week already? Sorry to be impatient just would love to watch it! =D

Best web series eva!

As for the S3 XBox exclusive, I mean, HUH!? The console crets can’t even play mmrpgs lol! Is it just me or is this THE worst marketing blunder in the history of MS marketing blunders? :-/

Just saw the season premiere on MSN Streaming. It was great! I loved that everything left unresolved from last season is … still unresolved – and hilarious. Anyone who has ever produced a webshow knows that you guys being able to do what you’re doing now is a kickass opportunity. The Guild is the best example out there for how to start with nothing and create a popular and original show, and then continue to build on success and momentum each season to keep it running and improving.

“Don’t bait the trolls. Not that, uhh…”

It was worth waiting an extra week. Poop on the heads of people complaining, though it’s maybe flattering in its own way? Great job, Knights of Good. Looking forward to the rest of this season.

Awesome! Season 3 Episode 1 is up on MSN!

Thats a shame. It is on MSN.COM as well. Microsoft funds your favorite online show, so it makes sense they get first dibs. Welcome to the real world.

I agree with you completely. Bravo.

Maybe its because you don’t need an Xbox to watch Season 3. You can watch it on your PC as of today, and every week.

Nope… as of today, you can watch on the internet.

Thanks Jeff… fix’d. I really need to set up an alert or something.

First of all your wrong.. the xbox360 does support MMO’s there have been a few i beleive.. one of them i know for sure was FFXI which was cross platform.. and second of all just to correct your statement I as well as many other gamers do not just own a console such as Xbox360.. i also own a gaming PC as well in which i play MMO’s such as WoW and EVE Online so just because someone has a console doesnt mean they dont also play MMO’s on PC. It just means we are willing to pay more money for more options rather than playing one platform and thinking its the best all-around. So basically this ever popular theory about how console gamers wouldnt understand MMO lingo is just silly

Xbox has supported around 3 MMOs, and plans to support Champioons Online next year.

*snip*(when you can’t even play MMOs on a damn xbox…)*snip*

That’s funny, since I play Final Fantasy XI on the 360 which happens to be an mmorpg. Amazes me how many here think there are no mmos on consoles. lol

FFXI and Phantasy Star Online are both on 360.

Champions Online, Final Fantasy IV, a new Eve Online addon game, and Age of Conan are all slated to be on the 360 (although I doubt AoC will ever make it). Global Agenda and FFIV are both slated for the PS3.

So you might as well get used to the fact mmos are mainstream now, not just for nerds living in basements.

Just a few examples

If you wanna play an mmo and stop getting so upset, play FF XI theres your mmo on xbox

What’s up with all the complaints? i play an MMO AND enjoy an XBox 360 game! Expand horizons! A marketing blunder? I don’t think so, XBox knows it doesn’t do MMO’s… so how can they get MMO players to want an XBox? Fund a show about them that is not only hilarious, but also probably sadly accurate in some cases!
Oh, and also, it was great getting to watch the show a week early… but waiting for the next show to come out hasn’t been much fun, my husband looks at XBox everyday seeing if it’s possible that by some miracle of God that it has been released! We know it won’t, but we want to know what’s going to happen!!
I love the show!!

i dont see the problem most ppl i know from wow have xbox accounts anyway. i mean what else are u to do when theres a shutdown lol

LOL… I love the impatience the internet creates. For all the people who complain about it being on XBOX first, please remember that food cost money and money comes from working more often than from parents. I am guessing the actors want to eat and to eat they need to get paid. As nice as the producer is, he also needs to eat and it seems Microsoft has been kind enough to pay him and the actors because…. they hope to SELL MORE XBOXes. Hence… releasing it to XBOX ecourages PC players to buy XBOXes.

Anyway. The Guild is so good, why not support it? Quit being cheap. Buy an XBOX!! I will! (Did you believe that Microsoft? Keep funding The Guild. please please)

First off.
Xbox = Microsoft.
The show is sponsored by Microsoft.
Really?
Second off.
You can watch it on here.
Every week.
And most likely on youtube soon.
dummy

Eh… I have no XBox, strictly a PCer… That makes me sad…

Good for the Guild (!!!!) that they are getting paid, XD
and yay for Microsoft-ness!!! but I do agree that it’s odd to release episodes of an MMO centered game on a console…

(and for all you rabid “there ARE mmo game for the xbox” people… one of you stated that there are three?! out of all the xbox games? That’s not alot. MMOs are traditionally PC, whether that changes in the future is moot, the release setup is still odd, ok?)

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