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Can any race be any profession?
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You know, it would be pretty cool to have a big "?" random button on the class select screen, like a fighting game. I'd honestly consider it at this point. I just can't decide!
Sir Abacus
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Just an FYI, "Buzz Killington" is less than 19 characters.
Oh yeah, but in the real game of GW1 they gave you multiple advance warnings. It's different in these stress tests....
haha and the race select. Need it
Quadrophenic
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Yes.
Only difference between the races is access to racial Armor (no stats difference), and some racial skills (mostly for flavor, not as powerful as normal class skills), personal story, and appearance/emotes/dances.
Once you reach divinity's reach, press 'b' and head to the eternal battlegrounds. From there, there should be a Lion's Arch portal, go through that. There should be a set of portals in a circular formation toward the middle of Lion's Arch. One of those lead to the asuran beginning area.
I see Divinity's Reach being the de facto "main town." Although everybody loves Lion's Arch.
Mr. Luchador
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... oh wait there's racial armor for each class? Damn. Time to reevaluate.
fluffydelusions
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I'd wager human and charr are most popular but I have no idea really.
Not so much, no.
fluffydelusions
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There are no real tanks but warrior has the highest HP iirc but I think I'd say Guardian is more tanky since it has a ton of heal type abilities like Pally in wow
I think it's just armor type. ie) human light/medium/heavy, etc.
Sir Abacus
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Guardians get the most clutch blocks, defense skills and shields out of any class. There's no real tank per se but if you get in there at melee and keep the mob's attention you're sort of de facto tanking. But you will need to switch to a ranged weapon and move out from time to time to give yourself a break and heal up.
Spehornoob
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You can certainly make defensively oriented characters, but, if you're looking for a traditional tank role, with aggro and standing around taking lots of hits, you won't find that here.
Anyone? ; ;
razgriz417
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Guardians have a ton of heals and condition removal/boon spells but also have the lowest hp of all classes. Warriors don't have too much damage mitigation. Essentially, aggro works on whose closest to the enemy so your group is expected to take turns "tanking"
I don't think a preorder will get you in, but you can prepurchase (put down $60), get a code from them for the 3 day headstart and do the stress test. but yea its a ~16gb client, idk if you'd have it downloaded in time
Sir Abacus
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Pre-purchases only and you'd also need to download the client in under 50 minutes.
That sounds like a great idea. We should put that in the Canthan expansion!
...Just did a google image search for "Proven"...
I think your avatar is just fine as is.
You are absolutely fine. Go play. Today. Then tomorrow night.
5-dollar pre-order will only give you the 1-day headstart.
1PM PDT is 2PM MDT. It's in 50 minutes.
Get your anime characters right. I don't even know which character Billiechu's avatar is.
Every character can become a tank in this game. Some tank by constant cripples and immobilize. A Thief tanks by constantly using evade skills in front of the target's face. Warrior and Guardian do have the classic tanking type ability though, so you'll probably want to try out one of those two.
Mr. Luchador
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Mountain Time? What the hell is that. You guys have way too many different time zones. Enchanted Forest Time. Mountain Time. Eastern Time. Central Time. Planet Endor Time. Wookie Fun time Hour.
Sir Abacus
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Warriors have the highest armor class wearing heavy armor and the highest health pool. They just lack the piles of blocks and shields that Guardians have.
Wookie time is best time.
Thanks for the info guys, seems I'm screwed either way. Can't be on in 50 minutes, and sure as shit can't download the client that fast.
It's just four. Pacific, Mountain, Central, then Eastern. Honestly, Eastern is the one that makes the most sense, since everyone knows the Eastern Seabord, the North Eastern States, New York City, etc.
Edit: Ok, I lied. There are two more time zones that Americans worry about, but they're exclusive to Alaska and Hawaii each.
Edit: Ok, I lied. There are two more time zones that Americans worry about, but they're exclusive to Alaska and Hawaii each.
razgriz417
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Ah sorry, yea i was referring to the blocks and shielding when i meant damage mitigation, great personal survivability but I can't see them being built too defensively, not when there are so many fun dps skills
Mr. Luchador
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You guys should just roll with the Galactic Standard Time like everyone else in the Universe.
Looks like Necromancer on paper.
fluffydelusions
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Personally the heals > HP IMO
Mr. Luchador
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But, I want to be at least one class. Why would you tell me norn of them are worth playing.
razgriz417
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Mesmer, Engineer, and Necromancer, in my opinion. Maybe Guardian too. In a way, there's also Elementalist...
fixed that for you.
Sir Abacus
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All of them have some unique mechanics.
ComputerMKII
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Necromancer.
fluffydelusions
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All toons were wiped right?
Yeah... my definition of the asura wouldn't be "cute".
Since the last stress test, yes.
Mr. Luchador
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Engineer seemed 'new' and interesting to me.
Warrior is pretty much what you'd expect.
Guardian is Paladin more or less.
Elementalist is your run of the mill Mage
Mesmer was interesting in that you have to work out the best way to play it
Necromancer is like your Warlocks
Thief is your standard DPS type of deal, the steal mechanic seems interesting.
Warrior is pretty much what you'd expect.
Guardian is Paladin more or less.
Elementalist is your run of the mill Mage
Mesmer was interesting in that you have to work out the best way to play it
Necromancer is like your Warlocks
Thief is your standard DPS type of deal, the steal mechanic seems interesting.
too anime?
Dude, I will never physically injure myself over a game.
but otherwise...
What did Yoshichan do?!
I'm sitting here at work writing down the name, race, and profession for my 8 characters. OMG. SOON YOU GUYS AND GIRLS.
fluffydelusions
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Gotta create a new char so soon before launch =\ wonder if they will let us keep them...doubt it but would be cool
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