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[Achtius]

there's another path in AC (Ghosteater) that Achtius showed me, which is also rather farmable.

It's the easy path. But I heard the burrow path (torch?) requires a Warrior and his Hundred Blades skill.

 

[ZackusMaximus]

No more iPad version for me anymore! ^_^ I bought a new video card today. nvidia GTX 560 ti, which is much better than what I had before, and this game looks beautiful for me now

Nice! I have the same card. I haven't had any issues FPS wise with mostly high settings which really surprised me. I'm only level 25 so the end game events may prove a challenge still.

I'm hoping on now if anyone wants to play. My character's name is Doublezee

 

[Vossler]

Yeah, the route (ghosteater) we took before wasnt too bad at all. I'm getting antsy here at work....

 

[SorchaR]

Guardian is very melee focused. I run with a scepter/torch on switch for when I need ranged, though (and it does the job). You can build a Guardian as heavy damage, heavy support/tanky, or a nice mix of both. Very open class that you can cater heavily to your liking.

My friend who plays Ele LOVES it - definitely an interesting class that I intend to try at some point. It's slightly more complex than other classes because of the way attunements work, though.

Necro is...Don't play a Necro right now. My 80 Necro is just idling until they fix the class. It's not terrible, but we simply don't have the damage output to make us as viable as other classes.

I gather that Engi is a blast to play - my brother and at least one of my friends play one. My brother rants and raves about it. Turrets seem like a very interesting concept - you may want to research this one a bit as it might be something you'll enjoy.

For what it's worth, I wouldn't just bite the bullet and push through. If you aren't enjoying a class, it won't be worth it at 80. Your time will be better spent trying out the various classes to find one that sticks. The best way to try them, though, is to run sPvP as you get access to all the skills and trait points from the get go.

Thanks for your reply. I bit the bullet and rolled a guardian, tried all the weapon skills in the starter instance as well. I love it! The spells are flashy and pretty enough (lol I'm shallow) to not feel jealous of the ele or mesmer, and it is much more survivable but not as boring as my warrior.
I liked the scepter and torch, if anything because breathing fire is cool. Staff gets Gandalf's "You shall not pass" which had me giggling like a loon, and the greatsword just feels good to use. Hammer is pretty awesome too, Banish is like playing golf with centaurs

Anyway, I'll give her a whirl for the next few days or so, but it seems just what I was looking for.

 

[thetrin]

Guardian is awesome, from 1 to 80. Truly one of the best classes in the game.

 

[Ken]

Sometimes I wish I could be like Hawkian and take time to explore the world and enjoy game, running explorable modes with guildies, and just being a cool and sociable guy all around.

 

[ZackusMaximus]

Guardian is awesome, from 1 to 80. Truly one of the best classes in the game.

Good to hear. I plan on rolling one when my mesmer becomes stale.

 

[dreamer3kx]

Dont think Im going to be crafting, looks pretty complex, didnt really check it out much but should I?

 

[thetrin]

Dont think Im going to be crafting, looks pretty complex, didnt really check it out much but should I?

It's up to you. I stopped crafting a long time ago (mostly because I hate crafting in video games), and I have plenty of cash, I have decent gear, and there are plenty of avenues to find what you need.

I say you should craft if you enjoy it. If you don't, don't do it.

Sometimes I wish I could be like Hawkian and take time to explore the world and enjoy game, running explorable modes with guildies, and just being a cool and sociable guy all around.

What am I, chopped liver?

 

[Vossler]

Guardian is awesome, from 1 to 80. Truly one of the best classes in the game.

Gonna make mine my first alt, if I ever get my Ranger to 80.

 

[Mr. Luchador]

AMD graphics card? I have had issues in lower levels in enclosed spaces, but nowadays I don't come across them.

Yeah, that's the one. Mainly around Mountains/Caves in the Norn zone.

What transparency issue?

You can see through the floor and walls in certain areas. Only since I downloaded the latest drivers now I think about it.

 

[Pancakes]

Guardian is awesome, from 1 to 80. Truly one of the best classes in the game.

Word. Definitely glad I chose to main a Guardian, nothing feels better than taking on 10 enemies at a time and coming out without a scratch.

 

[Ken]

What am I, chopped liver?

I've yet to play with you.

 

[Shanlei91]

Guardian is awesome, from 1 to 80. Truly one of the best classes in the game.

It really is, one of the few classes that can fit any role and be good excellent at the role.

I spent a few levels doing only Scepter/Torch + Staff...went to pickup a trade profession and thought "I should do tailor, for the cloth armor!" Then remembered that it's a heavy armor profession.

 

[Hawkian]

Sometimes I wish I could be like Hawkian and take time to explore the world and enjoy game, running explorable modes with guildies, and just being a cool and sociable guy all around.

Shucks, what did I do to deserve that? *blush*

I am rather glad I haven't felt myself "rushing" at any point yet. I got to level 70 just by playing under the mantra of "what do I feel like doing next?" and I've had a seriously consistent blast.

Actually, literally the only times I have had interruptions in the fun were due to technical barriers: WvW queues, bugged dungeons and events, getting split from party in instances. Once those issues are all corrected/reduced, it'll just be silly how much good there is to be found in every corner of this game.

It's up to you. I stopped crafting a long time ago (mostly because I hate crafting in video games), and I have plenty of cash, I have decent gear, and there are plenty of avenues to find what you need.

I say you should craft if you enjoy it. If you don't, don't do it.

So weird because I'm typically loathsome of crafting in games but I'm really hooked in this one. I think it's all the shiny real XP you get for it. Every time I've leveled just sitting at a crafting station in town it made me grin rather wide.

 

[Boss Doggie]

Damn it feels like you can't tank in this game

 

[Xiaoki]

Yeah, that's the one. Mainly around Mountains/Caves in the Norn zone.



You can see through the floor and walls in certain areas. Only since I downloaded the latest drivers now I think about it.

Well, looks like I wont be getting the latest AMD drivers then.

 

[Hawkian]

Damn it feels like you can't tank in this game

You can't :-/

 

[Ricker]

Yeah, that's the one. Mainly around Mountains/Caves in the Norn zone.



You can see through the floor and walls in certain areas. Only since I downloaded the latest drivers now I think about it.

Disable ambiant occlusion if it does that,worked for me with my Nvidia card...I had the same exact problem.

 

[thetrin]

So weird because I'm typically loathsome of crafting in games but I'm really hooked in this one. I think it's all the shiny real XP you get for it. Every time I've leveled just sitting at a crafting station in town it made me grin rather wide.

yeah, it didn't really grab me. It's even more weird because I love cooking in real life, but crafting and similar systems in games are not fun for me.

 

[arimanius]

Guardian is awesome, from 1 to 80. Truly one of the best classes in the game.

I couldn't get into the Guardian class. Needs more range.

 

[Vigilant Walrus]

this game is so freaking good. I am still enjoying every minute of it. Slowly getting the hang of crafting. I did a fun jumping puzzle in Lions Arc in a pirate cave getting trolled by a ghost

 

[Hawkian]

this game is so freaking good. I am still enjoying every minute of it. Slowly getting the hang of crafting. I did a fun jumping puzzle in Lions Arc in a pirate cave getting trolled by a ghost

Crafty, crafty Weyandt.

I think I'm going to be starting a series of guild events to do all the jumping puzzles, 3-4 per session. I love them enormously after I forced myself to get used to field traversal in GW1 (you seriously have no idea), and the only thing I love more than doing them is doing them with a group of people who get to laugh at each other when we fall.

 

[Sir Garbageman]

Sweet, looks like Stormbuff Isle opened up. Just transfered over, any room in any of the GAF guilds? (i'm a pure mmo noob so forgive the many annoying questions if / when I join)

 

[Shrennin]

The first exploreable dungeon that I've tried to do is AC with the path (Ghost Eater). Unfortunately, apparently there was a glitch where we had to fight 9 elites instead of waves of 3 with 3 elites. Is that fixed because I would rather not spend 5+ hours doing an exploreable dungeon only for it to be bugged? :/

 

[Hawkian]

There's absolutely room in the Overflow. I'm not on yet but message Hawkian the Blade in an hour or two if you can remember to do so and I'll add ya.

The first exploreable dungeon that I've tried to do is AC with the path (Ghost Eater). Unfortunately, apparently there was a glitch where we had to fight 9 elites instead of waves of 3 with 3 elites. Is that fixed because I would rather not spend 5+ hours doing an exploreable dungeon only for it to be bugged? :/

Hmm I think 5 hours is totally off the charts unreasonable for that path. I don't think I've encountered that bug but then again I don't even know what sequence you're referring to.

 

[Shrennin]

Hmm I think 5 hours is totally off the charts unreasonable for that path. I don't think I've encountered that bug but then again I don't even know what sequence you're referring to.

Yeah, it was taking us quite a bit to do it up until that part. I'm glad it's not supposed to take that long, that means it's probably just something on our end then.

It was the part...

Spoiler

Where you have to defend the guy you're following who is setting up three different turrets but there were nine elites. I was told there was supposed to only be three who come in three different waves.

 

[thetrin]

I couldn't get into the Guardian class. Needs more range.

I play Guardian entirely ranged. Ask Hawkian or Ashodin.

 

[evlcookie]

So I formatted and I've forgotten by guild wars 2 password. Of course the reset function doesn't work.

Fuck D:

Edit: I just found it by accident. Thanks lastpass!

 

[thetrin]

Sweet, looks like Stormbuff Isle opened up. Just transfered over, any room in any of the GAF guilds? (i'm a pure mmo noob so forgive the many annoying questions if / when I join)

Don't apologize. We won't bite. I hate playing in guilds where everyone assumes you're Dr. Video games.

We're always happy to help.

 

[Ashodin]

I play Guardian entirely ranged. Ask Hawkian or Ashodin.

I think they mean "I need 1600 or 2000 range" or something. Rangers would be better for you. Warriors even.

 

[thetrin]

I think they mean "I need 1600 or 2000 range" or something. Rangers would be better for you. Warriors even.

Oh, well fair enough. Then yes, you should go rifle Warrior then.

 

[SorchaR]

I play Guardian entirely ranged. Ask Hawkian or Ashodin.

That sounds wonderful, what do you use? Staff and scepter/something?

 

[inky]

Except when I ask for a CoE SM run, then suddenly nobody is home.

 

[Achtius]

Except where I ask for a CoE SM run, then suddenly nobody's home.

too kinky.

 

[Trey]

Except where I ask for a CoE SM run, then suddenly nobody's home.

What level do you have to be for that dungeon? 80? I'm thinking of running that particular dungeon.

Dont think Im going to be crafting, looks pretty complex, didnt really check it out much but should I?

Yes.

 

[thetrin]

That sounds wonderful, what do you use? Staff and scepter/something?

Scepter/focus for the majority of the time. I'm specced into virtues and made consecration spells targetable, allowing me to use Sanctuary and Purging Flames from a distance.

My secondary is Greatsword actually, but I usually only bring it out when I'm in the mood to smack something in the face really hard.

 

[Achtius]

crafting doesn't really make much money until you get to 400. And you don't save much money from crafting your own lvl 80 stuff either since you spent so much to get to 400. If you really need to craft lvl 80 exotic, you can always ask your guildies to make them for you

 

[inky]

What level do you have to be for that dungeon? 80? I'm thinking of running that particular dungeon.

I think so, 70somthing+ for sure.

 

[Piecake]

crafting doesn't really make much money until you get to 400. And you don't save much money from crafting your own lvl 80 stuff either since you spent so much to get to 400. If you really need to craft lvl 80 exotic, you can always ask your guildies to make them for you

True, but im one of the weirdos who simply want to have a crafting profession. I actually find it kinda fun.

Probably going to blow all of my money getting up to 400, but whatevs

 

[oktarb]

I hit 30 on my Elementalist. Should I and if yes - What dungeon should I run?

 

[inky]

I hit 30 on my Elementalist. Should I and if yes - What dungeon should I run?

You can only run 1 dungeon at 30 = Ascalonian Catacombs. 4 other dungeons will open up every 10 levels up to lvl 70, then 3 more from 70-80 for a total of 8 overall dungeons.

Yes you should run it (it has a rare helm reward), in fact you should run all the dungeons at least once in Story Mode, then a new mode opens up called Explorable Mode that lets you get tokens for gear rewards.

 

[Dreavus]

Got some flabbergasting moment, was playing my level 53 human engineer, decided to hunt down some skill points and visit the dungeon in Ascalon. I fought Ascalon people ghosts, I was fighting for them in Guild Wars 1, that's a little weird, but fine I guess. Then when I started going to the dungeon, it's like someone throwing a bucket of water at me. The asshole Charr won't stop talking shit about the massacre human. Not even a words of sympathy... Jesus H. Christ, my noble engineer shouldn't be standing still while the foul mouth trash go on and on about how they genocide my ancestors. >=[

Spoiler

Me: "Oh my noble king, I fought for you and...", Asshole Charr "Your people are dead, your kingdoms is gone, lolol. GET OUT" THE FUCK

Yeah, it's kinda sad seeing ascalonian ghosts running around shouting "Don't let the charr breach the wall!" as they reload a trebuchet that isn't there trying to protect a wall that already lies in ruins.

Rytlock isn't exactly a people person either.

 

[Shrennin]

Not sure if this was posted yet but ANet just updated the launcher with this article:

https://www.guildwars2.com/en/news/...f-the-guild-wars-2-economy/?utm_source=client

 

[inky]

For all you people bitching about us guardians:

 

[Achtius]

For all you people bitching about us guardians:

HUMAN. FOR ASCALON

 

[kidko]

If I go back to the starter area and salvage loot will I find more Jute Scrap? I keep getting Wool now that I'm in the level 25 zone but my crafting isn't up enough to use Wool yet.

 

[Lulubop]

If I go back to the starter area and salvage loot will I find more Jute Scrap? I keep getting Wool now that I'm in the level 25 zone but my crafting isn't up enough to use Wool yet.

Yes.

 

[kidko]

Yes.

sweet thx!

 

[thetrin]

I hit 30 on my Elementalist. Should I and if yes - What dungeon should I run?

You should have gotten a mail showing you the dungeon you're supposed to check out at 30.