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SaltyDoughnut
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can someone add me to the guild? - I've been waiting for the thread on GAFGuild to open back up but that hasn't happened
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chickdigger802
Banned
I'm confused, where are people getting badass swords and stuff at lvl 5 while i keep finding weapons with better stats but look like the most plain jane shit around?
thetrin
Hail, peons, for I have come as ambassador from the great and bountiful Blueberry Butt Explosion
A lot of the really cool skins for weapons in higher levels drop from world bosses like the dragons.
chickdigger802
Banned
that... sounds not fair
npcs and ingame art all look badass while i look like the redshirts in your summer medieval flick that dies in the first few mins.
I'm dying more and more around my level too. I think it's because I keep trying to tank damage and, as a thief, that doesn't really work well. I'm starting to die in a few hits, and I've died so much today... ;_;
Yea, I fared a lot better once I upgraded my gear. If youre having trouble, you can always spend Karma on gear. Heart quest dudes usually sell a complete set in a zone if you go to each of them. And its usually pretty good stuff
Means youll have less Karma at 80, but, well, youll level faster and have a more enjoyable expereince if youre geared out now
Man you have almost the same characters as I do:
Charr Engineer
Human Necro
Asura Warrior
I deviate after that with Sylvari Ranger and Norn Mesmer though.
EDIT: What level are you guys that you're having trouble with same level mobs? 40+?
There was a second one open for a couple days now.
What lvl are you?
I'm only 19 on my ele, i love dual daggers so much, but i die so fast and kiting with the staff is so much more effective in staying alive.
I have someone who wants to join overflow. I'l have them msg you as soon as they get on.
For some reason, I am always in a dungeon when they patch. I hope this fixes the bugged story quests.
I'm level 16. It's always so tempting to just teleport in and Pistol Whip everybody, but I'm just getting mobbed down now.
Sir Abacus
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Chain conditions like blind, confusion or weakness if at all possible using pistols and dagger skill bars. Ensure you're watching animations and avoiding all big hits. Attack from range if champions are unshakeable (immune to conditions) and you're alone. Make sure you're always behind the champion in a group situation and if the champion turns at you dodge out and stealth (Blinding Powder/Shadow Refuge as utilities can help). Use karma for armor upgrades if you absolutely have to instead of waiting for crafting to catch up. At low levels the armor is dirt cheap. 5 points in Shadow Arts gives you last refuge which will use Blinding Powder if you hit 25% health and the extra toughness won't hurt. 10 points in Trickery for Instinctual Response.
These are some of the ways I can think of offhand to get you more survival in the field.
Castor Krieg
Banned
What is that character race and armor?
I just tried playing with a controller and man IT'S GAME CHANGING, it's almost the way this game was meant to be played! A revelation for sure!!! Everything feels so good and natural!
Big props and thanks to Hawkian and WeltallZero for the hard work in making this possible and also for creating a pretty much perfect binding setup for the game.
Personally I just had to invert the triggers and bumpers so it was even more natural for me.
But really, TRY THIS! I strongly encourage everyone to try it even if you love M&K (like me), it's really good and completely changes the way the game feels (in a good way), it just takes a few minutes to have it setup and running, especially with the instructions these guys have created, even people that are not too computer savvy will be able to do it in no time.
Thanks again guys, made my time in GW2 even better!
All the info and download you need is here.
Big props and thanks to Hawkian and WeltallZero for the hard work in making this possible and also for creating a pretty much perfect binding setup for the game.
Personally I just had to invert the triggers and bumpers so it was even more natural for me.
But really, TRY THIS! I strongly encourage everyone to try it even if you love M&K (like me), it's really good and completely changes the way the game feels (in a good way), it just takes a few minutes to have it setup and running, especially with the instructions these guys have created, even people that are not too computer savvy will be able to do it in no time.
Thanks again guys, made my time in GW2 even better!
All the info and download you need is here.
ComputerMKII
Banned
Is it even better than playing with a G13?
Neckbeard69
Neo Member
Is anyone here having the same problem? Can't decide on a single character, always want to switch classes.
Yeah, I'm a mess. This weekend I bought 3 extra character slots to have one of every class.
My main is a Guardian. Lvl14. Massive amounts of fun. With a 2handed hammer and switching to board and mace when the going get's tough.
But as soon as I see another player who does something cool with another class around, I switch over to an alt in envy.
I'm trying to figure out the Engineer, but that one seems to require a good amount of leveling to unlock the best kits. Love the Ranger in WvWvW with a longbow. And trying to get a Rifle warrior going. And also a Necro
Squall ASF
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FUUUUUUUUUUU I just bought a Major rune from a guy to add the next bonus on my armor and it just over-rode the one already in place How the heck do you get the other bonuses then?
How the heck do you get the other bonuses then?Bah I don't know why but I could NOT get used to playing with the G13 at all. I guess the best way to use it would be to use the thumb stick for movement but it just felt awkward. Going to be giving the controller a try soon.
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that... sounds not fair
npcs and ingame art all look badass while i look like the redshirts in your summer medieval flick that dies in the first few mins.
There are Krytian weapon sets for level 10+, dropped by Bosses and World bosses in Queensdale. I think there are different ones for every area.
FUUUUUUUUUUU I just bought a Major rune from a guy to add the next bonus on my armor and it just over-rode the one already in place
You apply them on different pieces of armor.
I have a question for my fellow Guardians:
My main weapon is a Greatsword, like so many. Now, apart from condition-removal and retaliation it doesn't have THAT much survivability, so I was looking for support from my other weapon. So far I've been rolling with Scepter(only viable ranged option, an immobilize and DAMN that 2-skill)/Focus (support&heal&protection).
But when I look at what a Mace(awesome support&heal) would give me instead of the scepter, plus it'd add the option for me to switch out the focus for sth more offensive like a torch too, I get tempted... but then I'd be without any ranged option, which kinda sucks, esp for bossfights where I usually go scepter, spam skills, drop protection, jump in with greatsword and do my combo and then roll out.
So my question is: In the long run, what's better for survivability? Have a ranged option around with the scepter and add support from focus, or go all-out melee with a great support offweapon in the mace and keeping an offensive weapon in the offhand there with a torch?
My main weapon is a Greatsword, like so many. Now, apart from condition-removal and retaliation it doesn't have THAT much survivability, so I was looking for support from my other weapon. So far I've been rolling with Scepter(only viable ranged option, an immobilize and DAMN that 2-skill)/Focus (support&heal&protection).
But when I look at what a Mace(awesome support&heal) would give me instead of the scepter, plus it'd add the option for me to switch out the focus for sth more offensive like a torch too, I get tempted... but then I'd be without any ranged option, which kinda sucks, esp for bossfights where I usually go scepter, spam skills, drop protection, jump in with greatsword and do my combo and then roll out.
So my question is: In the long run, what's better for survivability? Have a ranged option around with the scepter and add support from focus, or go all-out melee with a great support offweapon in the mace and keeping an offensive weapon in the offhand there with a torch?
You should spend your trait points for having an easier time leveling and you'd want to do some crafting to level up faster.
http://gaiscioch.com/tavern/guildwars_crafting/post_35198.html
Got it yesterday from a Gaffer.--
beaten ;\
I wouldn't know! I don't have one, I do know it's really good though!
Quoting myself for the new page so hopefully more people see it and try it!
spindoctor
Member
Please elaborate on this. Where is this karma vendor and what recipe?
Sir Abacus
Member
Greatsword still has some decent survivability. The leap has an AoE blind so what you do is spec into Symbolic Exposure (15pt Zeal), jump in with the leap for an AoE blind, drop your symbol and go nuts with whirling blade. At that point if the mobs aren't already dead you can probably roll out of the pack to get them all in front, blow something like "Hold the Line" or "Save Yourselves" and finish them off quickly with your 1 attack.
Don't forget as well that Binding Blade (Greatsword 5) has a DoT component so use it even if you don't plan on gripping the mobs back in. Free extra damage!
I end up using a scepter as my second simply because I prefer having a ranged option if I'm feeling lazy on champions or veterans.
Castor Krieg
Banned
Is the loot from group events the same as with Gathering i.e. everyone gets their own loot?
There's no loot stealing anywhere in the game ever, just enjoy yourself
Yesterday I tried for the first time the firesword skill...fuckin OP lol love it
AFollowerNotALeader
Member
God, the PvE in this game is so amazing. It's the most fun I've had fighting a computer since... Mass Effect maybe? I've started a Guardian and greatsword is *amazing*. I think the great thing about the PvE is the lack of a quest log telling you where to go. You just pick a direction and head that way and quests happen. It really helps that you aren't competing with the other players so you are incentivised to join in and help. It's so freeing and the environment is so pretty.
The discovery crafting system is intensely satisfying.
The PvP? I like that *considerably* less.
The discovery crafting system is intensely satisfying.
The PvP? I like that *considerably* less.
Is that the elite skill?
Can you post the information in the link here? Signing up for another forum seems redundant.
Yes greatsword guardians are amazing.
It's GAF's guild website, my bad I forgot to think it would ask you to register.
All the necessary info and download is right here.
Parakeetman
No one wants a throne you've been sitting on!
Loved the human areas.
Except for the fact that its filled with bloody centaurs everywhere D:
Comments on this Mesmer build for level 45?
The build: http://gw2skills.net/editor/en/?fgEQNAsaWlwzipXVTgGatIx5DRvkCcnbA
It's mostly centered around creating Phantasmal Duelists that are buffed and give Regen to nearby allies, then using staff to inflict conditions and using Chaos Storm and Feedback to create Ethereal fields for the Duelists to shoot through. You can occasionally roll in with the sword and do some decent melee damage, and then back up to your duelists if you get knocked around too much.
For burst and weak mobs, you can use staff or sword clones and just shatter. You can swap Duelist's Discipline for Deceptive Evasion to create more clones by dodging.
One alternative is to swap out Persisting Images for Vigorous Revelation and equip Mirror Images. This creates some emergency clones so you can give out Vigor for everyone and roll away to freedom.
Signet of Inspiration is freely swappable for anything btw, it's just there for general fun.
My question is more on the lines of how would you gear up for a build like this? You need power and crit to do decent melee damage, and then condition damage for you staff to do any decent damage - but does that leave you vulnerable and without defensive stats? Do you even need them with a build like this?
The build: http://gw2skills.net/editor/en/?fgEQNAsaWlwzipXVTgGatIx5DRvkCcnbA
It's mostly centered around creating Phantasmal Duelists that are buffed and give Regen to nearby allies, then using staff to inflict conditions and using Chaos Storm and Feedback to create Ethereal fields for the Duelists to shoot through. You can occasionally roll in with the sword and do some decent melee damage, and then back up to your duelists if you get knocked around too much.
For burst and weak mobs, you can use staff or sword clones and just shatter. You can swap Duelist's Discipline for Deceptive Evasion to create more clones by dodging.
One alternative is to swap out Persisting Images for Vigorous Revelation and equip Mirror Images. This creates some emergency clones so you can give out Vigor for everyone and roll away to freedom.
Signet of Inspiration is freely swappable for anything btw, it's just there for general fun.
My question is more on the lines of how would you gear up for a build like this? You need power and crit to do decent melee damage, and then condition damage for you staff to do any decent damage - but does that leave you vulnerable and without defensive stats? Do you even need them with a build like this?
Yep
I'm Lv34 now, game is getting better as time goes by...the AC Exp. mode is for 35 and above right?
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