Yup I got one too, they need some kind of 2-step verification program. Either text to phone or authenticator
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Yup I got one too, they need some kind of 2-step verification program. Either text to phone or authenticator
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
I think I'm using a scepter/horn with dual dagger on switch. I may try a staff out since condition damage is awesome. Thanks for the idea!
Just got one as well.
Revengeance
Member
The entire cave/plank section is pretty terrible, but the first plank jump (after falling down the shaft of light) is the worst. I could finally do it about 50% of the time via a series of blind maneuvers, and then a completely blind jump. Just be careful about how you move the camera around, because it can get completely stuck, to the point where the only thing you can do it mash wasd randomly, fall off the plank and /cry.
Druz
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On my server Maguuna(blue) we were dominating day one. Henge of Denravi(green) took over and from there it has been 1 sided.
This is all fine, they appear organized compared to my server. The problem I am having is Red attacks us on the side, has yet to attack the keep in the center(green) and has yet to attack greens boundaries let alone supply lines. It is Green and Red vs us instead of 2v1ing whoever is in power at the time, it is pathetic.
How does the server pop work anyway? I assumed it was capped since there is always a Queue we must be making that cap. I say my server is unorganized because whenever we group up we still don't have anywhere near as many people as Red.
This is all fine, they appear organized compared to my server. The problem I am having is Red attacks us on the side, has yet to attack the keep in the center(green) and has yet to attack greens boundaries let alone supply lines. It is Green and Red vs us instead of 2v1ing whoever is in power at the time, it is pathetic.
How does the server pop work anyway? I assumed it was capped since there is always a Queue we must be making that cap. I say my server is unorganized because whenever we group up we still don't have anywhere near as many people as Red.
Bummer! I'd be open to tonight instead if that works better for you.
Thanks for showing me around even though I couldn't stay the entire time. I'll try to come on Thursday and change some of my settings around or test out WvW with another PC. Hopefully it won't crash again.
To anyone else registering their boxed copy, try doing it in the in-game Gem Store by entering it in the Redeem Code form. Doing it this way doesn't force you to change your account name.
Anet really needs to communicate with their player base better. I found out this method by reading it on Gamefaqs since the e-mail they sent me reminding me to attach the boxed copy to the headstart account didn't say how.
This post on reddit gave me goosebumps:
I was looking like a fool trying to gey my last vista in Lion's Arch and jumping all up and down this suspended structure. Apparently my fruitless efforts were obvious, cause I get a PM: "Follow me!" I look around and see a big friendly Norn with the screenname waving at me. He led me downward and off the side, showing me the correct route up to the vista. I thanked him and he PMed me a "
". Just a thing of beauty.
Indeed, when I pop into /say, occasionally it's the "lol asshole" type chat you might expect, but more often that not people are just asking and answering questions about game mechanics, giving tips on the active events, or teasing players about not being able to find something special in the current zone.
I was looking like a fool trying to gey my last vista in Lion's Arch and jumping all up and down this suspended structure. Apparently my fruitless efforts were obvious, cause I get a PM: "Follow me!" I look around and see a big friendly Norn with the screenname waving at me. He led me downward and off the side, showing me the correct route up to the vista. I thanked him and he PMed me a "
". Just a thing of beauty.flyinpiranha
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Yeah, she's getting her hair done so I should be on after work (get off at 2PM PST) and then just take a quick dinner break around 5ish but then I'm good! Even if it's not a big group we can run around do shit anyway.
Oh, and for those using Warrior what is your weapon of choice?
I used 2H hammer for a while but the moves got pretty boring to me. I'm now using Greatsword which I really like but it doesn't have the variety I'm looking for (especially since I still need to open a 3rd trait)
How are dual weilding? I have to maces, a sheild, a sword I could use to try out but not sure if they're viable.
And what are some good traits for PVE (2 only at the moment, not 20 yet).
This game needs an armory so I can stare at my character while at work and play around with things.
XeroSauce
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Eventually the servers will rotate to where they wil lbe facing those of similar size or skill, so it'll balance itself out in time.
I don't see why we don't get more exp for doing it, or even influence/glory or something.
Bug it?
I did Cadecus Manor with a PUG and it was much easier and quicker than AC. It might have been the makeup of the group--two engineers (including healing-focused me), one warrior, and two guardians--but we never wiped and I was never defeated, even when we had the classic PUG event where the group went two different ways and pulled two different groups of mobs. There was still bosses that can one or two shot me but it wasn't too bad.
So far I have been impressed with the zones that were not in beta. I was a little worried that they wouldn't live up to what you saw with the starter zones but they are still awesome and some areas are just breathtaking. I can see where the five years of development went. It is a very detailed and interesting world.
So far I have been impressed with the zones that were not in beta. I was a little worried that they wouldn't live up to what you saw with the starter zones but they are still awesome and some areas are just breathtaking. I can see where the five years of development went. It is a very detailed and interesting world.
Pancakes
hot, steaming, as melted butter slips into the cracks, drizzled with sticky sweet syrup OH GOD
Good man. Greatsword guardian is ridiculous fun.
Why's that? I want to roll a heavy armor class but not sure which.
^what does bug it mean? Report?
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
I'm glad I reserved my name for my Guardian alt. There has been some mad praise for that class and I'm excited to try it once I get sick of my Necro.
Oh yeah, I wasn't suggesting it was due to some outstanding tactical brilliant on our part
Winterblink
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So does Arenanet's logon report different messages for cases where a valid and invalid email is entered for a password reset? Because if they do this is an easy way for someone to just spam for valid account logins for future password hack attempts or phishing emails.
Fucking loving the game so far, by the way
Fucking loving the game so far, by the way
Game looks great so far. Seems to be a bit of tearing at times even with vsync on. Wife has been kicking my trash. She got up to level 7 last night and has found these crazy stargates that get her around the world while I'm still level 4 and looking for one. Went with a warrior since most people I know are other classes, I wanted to fill a gap. Definitely takes some getting used to, not attacking with the mouse that is. I'll probably turn auto-aim on just so I can make sense of the 20 person events where everyone is trying to kill the same few mobs. I look forward to getting back on tonight.
Ironically, getting a greatsword on the guardian was EXACTLY what made me love the profession. It's so good!
Pancakes
hot, steaming, as melted butter slips into the cracks, drizzled with sticky sweet syrup OH GOD
Because you have very strong defensive and offensive capabilities. A greatsword guardian has a move that pulls in all surrounding enemies and and can then dish out crazy AOE damage with utility, 2, and 3. He also has a great gap closer with his 4 which allows you to just fly around the battlefield. And if things get too difficult, you just run away (with stunbreaks and speed boosts) because lol you're a guardian.
flyinpiranha
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Why over the Warrior? I'm liking the Warrior, but not loving it. I'm thinking I might want to try Guardian.
This post on reddit gave me goosebumps:
Indeed, when I pop into /say, occasionally it's the "lol asshole" type chat you might expect, but more often that not people are just asking and answering questions about game mechanics, giving tips on the active events, or teasing players about not being able to find something special in the current zone.
I was looking like a fool trying to gey my last vista in Lion's Arch and jumping all up and down this suspended structure. Apparently my fruitless efforts were obvious, cause I get a PM: "Follow me!" I look around and see a big friendly Norn with the screenname waving at me. He led me downward and off the side, showing me the correct route up to the vista. I thanked him and he PMed me a "
This is what I love the most.
My first encounter with another player shouted "fuck off loser", when I engaged his mob which greatly discouraged me for a while.
Nowadays when I for example die, I know I can just lie there for a minute or so and someone will show up and revive me. Sure it's mostly for the xp/achievements, but the game greatly encourages helping out your fellow player which sprouts a beautiful community.
Would someone be willing to do this? It would be interesting to see what kind of performance people get, and Varna is right that this thread moves to fast for that kind of discussion. Or, if there's already a place for dicussing GW2 performance, someone could point me to it? Thanks!
I played the warrior for a short time only but I just didn't get a weapon that made me go "this is amazing" like the greatsword on the guardian. He's a fucking combo machine all by himself with the fields stuff and the finishers, it's really cool.
I'm still low level though, and I intend to revisit the warrior, but I'll make a charr warrior this time, instead of a norn (my guardian is norn).
CornBurrito
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Crafting is really annoying when I have to craft shit I don't need in order to increase my level so I can start crafting the cool stuff I want.
I don't want to craft anymore salt + pepper packets, or fucking hamburgers. Just let me make goddamn beef soup.
I don't want to craft anymore salt + pepper packets, or fucking hamburgers. Just let me make goddamn beef soup.
yeah seriously, I think I combined onion and like something else and it told me I needed 100 cooking skill :I
Quadrophenic
Member
Are you using the discovery panel? That gives the most amount of XP.
For armorsmithing I have nearly hit level 100 and I have not had to endlessly make the same item over and over again to level. It may be different with cooking though...
Excellent. Any officers in-game right now?
My "first impressions" of the game. Sadly, the text is in Polish only, but is kind of funny when read through google translate.
CornBurrito
Member
.... why they do this
So if I craft a hamburger from the menu it gives less XP than if I do it from the discovery panel, even if I have already discovered it?
No, you will get 2x (?) the xp when you discover the recipe for the first time. You can't discover something more than once..... why they do this
So if I craft a hamburger from the menu it gives less XP than if I do it from the discovery panel, even if I have already discovered it?
I suggest you read this great guide.
BattleMonkey
Member
It's annoying since you have to make so many components that just take up inventory space. So you have the mats, then you build a bunch of unique components which are not considered at crafting materials so they do not go to collections tabs and must be kept in a separate area of inventory or bank. It seems so disorganized. Any parts you make should be able to go to the same place your mats are stored.
Be nice if they did it like SWTOR did where you can craft with the mats directly from the bank. Game lets you access your bank while crafting directly, you got to move stuff back and forth manually. Just let us use the mats direct from the bank instead of having to move it to our inventory.
flyinpiranha
Member
Man,I might switch to a Guardian then.
CornBurrito
Member
In that case, I simply don't have enough ingredients to discover anything new. I've tried combinations of everything. And I've bought pretty much all the basic stuff from the merchants. Everything is either too high a level, or I lack enough of one hard to find ingredient (eggs, poultry...).
This too. This x2000000.
"Deposit All Components" would be a great feature. At the end of a crafting session I have stuff left in my inventory I have absolutely no use for until the next session.
Revengeance
Member
Yessss. All those intermediate parts should be depositable.
edit: what do you guys do with mats that you won't use? I.e. I'm doing jewelcrafting and leatherworking, but I continue to harvest logs and ingredients, etc. Wait until the trading post is functional and sell them?
A better feature would be to let you craft with the materials still in the bank in the first place. :|
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