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[Noisy Ninj4]

Was just thinking, how does ranged weapons work on the Warrior? Can you fire some shots then move in for the kill with a melee weapon or do you equip a bow / rifle and then you are stuck with that and its abilities until you manually change weapon?

Either tactic works. Generally, as a warrior, I carry a rifle for when melee is too dangerous or unusable. It's a strong weapon in and of itself, but it's single-target only.

When I can risk it and I need AoE damage, I'll wade in with sword/axe, axe/shield, or greatsword.

 

[Orgun]

I caved and bought this Got caught up in the hype and the 1 day headstart is on a bank holiday so - win

I'll be joinin EuroGAF

 

[Arksy]

Either tactic works. Generally, as a warrior, I carry a rifle for when melee is too dangerous or unusable. It's a strong weapon in and of itself, but it's single-target only.

When I can risk it and I need AoE damage, I'll wade in with axe/axe or greatsword.

Longbow is also pretty damn good.

 

[Osaka]

Watching gameplay, so far greatsword Ranger stands out to me the most.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CY4vinsdrqU

yep, this.

 

[Proven]

I guess I should say that you don't always have to burst as a thief. But when you don't it automatically makes you feel like a kiting or support spec, as you won't have enough initiative to both stay in the fight and secure a kill. Which is where the intiative-free stealth and steal skills started coming in, for me. That might be something they want to change, but for me it felt fine. It was just their style.

I think I can finally get some sleep.

 

[Sethos]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CY4vinsdrqU

yep, this.

"It did get nerfed but it can still be very effective, will have to see on release just how it stacks up against other common builds because right now everything is shifting with how people are building."

Good, that shit needed nerfing

 

[Item Box]

Longbow is also pretty damn good.

Yep, almost all of their abilities with that weapon applies DoT. That would totally be my backup weapon if I played warrior.

 

[GrizzNKev]

"It did get nerfed but it can still be very effective, will have to see on release just how it stacks up against other common builds because right now everything is shifting with how people are building."

Good, that shit needed nerfing

Yeah, the skills in that video are not the same as the current ones.

 

[ComputerMKII]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWf83UX4vKs

 

[Sethos]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWf83UX4vKs

And tomorrow

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XemtXy7aAWA

Oh yeah.

 

[Osaka]

Yeah, the skills in that video are not the same as the current ones.

Wait so I can't make a cooldown popping swiftness monster of a greatsword ranger anymore?

 

[tci]

New to this game. Have pre-purchased it and will be playing on Saturday.

I'm in EU and interested in joining a EU guild/group. I'm not that familiar with MMO's, but played Aion for a little while (lvl43). This looks to be a great game and I want to really try it out as much as I can. Not sure what to play yet. Will look into that later today.

So is there anyone that I can join on Saturday?

 

[Jira]

Just a tip to everyone:

Take anything you've learned or anything you think you might know about the genre and throw it out the window. Don't assume because something works or doesn't work in game X that it will apply here. Save yourselves a lot of trouble by not assuming anything.

 

[PaulLFC]

My order was dispatched yesterday, hopefully it gets here today so I can play it over the long weekend.

 

[Ryan_]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWf83UX4vKs

Oh god, this song is as fitting as it is horrible haha.

Spoiler

I still know all the words, though.

 

[Jira]

New to this game. Have pre-purchased it and will be playing on Saturday.

I'm in EU and interested in joining a EU guild/group. I'm not that familiar with MMO's, but played Aion for a little while (lvl43). This looks to be a great game and I want to really try it out as much as I can. Not sure what to play yet. Will look into that later today.

So is there anyone that I can join on Saturday?

Guilds are global so you'll be joining everyone.

 

[Necromanti]

Can't sleep. It's like Christmas.

A mere day or two ago, I completely forgot that Guild Wars 2 was coming out so soon. Now the hype has claimed me.

 

[Ryan_]

And tomorrow

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XemtXy7aAWA

Oh yeah.

Or...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Chelwb6Ja4

 

[Jira]

Linking your GW1 and GW2 accounts:

http://en.support.guildwars2.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/9028

 

[tci]

Guilds are global so you'll be joining everyone.

Great. I joined the GAFguild site now. So willregister for it and get up to date after work today.

 

[Sethos]

Is it possible to recover your GW1 account?

 

[ComputerMKII]

Is it possible to recover your GW1 account?

Yes, e-mail customer service.

 

[Sethos]

Yes, e-mail customer service.

Thanks, too much of a hassle though. I'm lazy.

 

[Lafiel]

Just pre-purchased two copies of the game (one for my dad and one for me). And just merged them with my original GW accounts. Surprised I still remembered the account details.:lol

It's been so long. My body is ready!

 

[tenz0r]

Anyone who bought the 3 day head start code on eBay, did you get the code right away after buying?

 

[Fabthegnome]

Anyone who bought the 3 day head start code on eBay, did you get the code right away after buying?

I ordered multiple keys and had to wait about 4 hours.

 

[tenz0r]

I ordered multiple keys and had to wait about 4 hours.

Thanks for the quick reply.

 

[Orgun]

Decided that the 1 day head start wasnt enough and bought a 3 day key off ebay

Thanks to this thread I've gone from mildly interested to JUST GIVE IT TO ME NOW!!

 

[markot]

Links to armour sets with each class race combo plz!

Plzzzzz... I need to see some necro sets on asura >.>

 

[sagat2036]

http://dulfy.net/category/gw2/

lot of cool lookin stuff there.

 

[Melhisedek]

Guys any keybind tips? Or did you all use the default ones?

 

[desverger]

Guys any keybind tips? Or did you all use the default ones?

Disable double tap dodge and bind dodge to Shift instead.

Strafe to A and D

 

[Zefiro]

Are the log in servers down alltogether?
I usually got some kind of service message when trying to log in, now the circle spinning thing just spins around endlessly.

 

[Naxx]

Are the log in servers down alltogether?
I usually got some kind of service message when trying to log in, now the circle spinning thing just spins around endlessly.

Think so.

 

[Dakota47]

I won't be able to play this game in a while, two weeks probably. But it's fun to check on this thread regularly to see all the anticipation. Have fun tomorrow, everyone!

 

[Gromph]

Online game manual is on

https://www.guildwars2.com/en/manual/

 

[Sethos]

First time in my life I can actually thank a spider. As I was laying in bed last night, massive fast spider ran across my stomach and I got out of bed pretty quickly - Stayed up all night. Now I'm tired as shit which means I can head to bed early, get up at 08:30 tomorrow morning, make some breakfast and a cup of tea and then the game opens at 09:30 which leaves me with about 14-15 hours of GW2.

Sweet.

 

[Ivory Samoan]

Maybe the heartyist OT I've ever seen on GAF, awesome stuff!

I'll be on Sea of Sorrows with the Gameplanet Guild - see you guys in WvW!!!

 

[Hackbert]

one dumb question... cultural armor is logically bound to the races. but dungeon armor can every race wear right? ... found one set, i really would like to get for my silvary.. otherwise i think to roll a human ..

 

[Violet_0]

Was just thinking, how does ranged weapons work on the Warrior? Can you fire some shots then move in for the kill with a melee weapon or do you equip a bow / rifle and then you are stuck with that and its abilities until you manually change weapon?

you use your rifle to stack bleeding like crazy on multiple enemies with the piercing trait, then (when your adrenalin is full) you switch to your other rifle that has the 100% crit on weapon swap rune and use Kill Shot to crit for 8k+ on heavy armor (and again, pierces through enemies)

 

[Deleted member 10571]

Can't sleep. It's like Christmas.

Oh god yes. I'm actually thinking about staying awake the whole night, since 6am is the earlierst they'll open up the server. It's crazy and I will probably not make it (and even sleep through the start itself) but I'm thinking about it!

 

[Violet_0]

one dumb question... cultural armor is logically bound to the races. but dungeon armor can every race wear right? ... found one set, i really would like to get for my silvary.. otherwise i think to roll a human ..

I think it would look practically the same on a Sylvari. All races can wear dungeon armor

 

[Kiryu]

 

[PaulLFC]

:O Grainger Games have just sent me an early access code, when I pre-ordered it wasn't advertised, and they said they probably wouldn't be offering it, but I just got an email with one. Can't wait for tonight now

 

[etiolate]

A new rendition of the piano song from Gamescom

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9QmBN6XvH3M

edit: Not sure how official this is

 

[ACE 1991]

I'm going to be so bummed if I don't get into GAF guild due to it filling up

 

[Deleted member 10571]

So that GW2 cap, how did people get it? Did it cost gems? Was it free? Is it some kind of early adoptor bonus?

 

[jbortz78]

Yes..! Im picking up my new Zoiwe mouse today after work...and now Im ready.
Just let it be Saturday night and please make my 8m pregnant wife support my urge to play GW2

 

[Darkone]

Just got a 3 day headstart code from ebay, anyone know how long it takes them to send it??

 

[Forkball]

I might be a bit busy tomorrow, but as long as I can get a spot in the GAF guild early on I can live with limited access for a day or two.