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Guild Wars 2 |OT2| Funding An MMO Entirely On Quaggan Backpacks
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Complistic
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We would if the pact weren't a bunch of cowards.
Jest Chillin
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and this suggestion comes, of course, after I've spent over 100k karma on lost orrian boxes. Such is always my luck.
yup... though i haven't been sucked into the Living Story stuff either so-far.
i hope we see an increase in event density and more of that: "this place is bad and i probably shouldn't be here right now (but... i bet the loot is great)" stuff that i love in a well-designed open-world rpg. let people get in over their heads more often in pve. having some stuff that happens in the low-level zones occasionally that low-level players should probably stay away from is probably against their design philosophy, but would make getting "40 NewbLand kills" in your daily something other than the most dull thing ever for an 80 (ok... daily crafter is probably worse
.Black-Wind
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Oooh, that post? Yeah, I remember it, shall re-read!
And yeah, my connection is good in dungeons. I was in your party over the weekend doing story mode for the first time and I didn't have any problems then. Not sure wtf is up with the box though ... nerve busting lag there.
Would be great to run with gaf! Should I try to get to a decent WP first? haven't been able to get anywhere near "far" in that area. Tried to get more WPs there and somehow ran in a huge circle :/
true, true. those fights are pretty great if you get a bunch of normals and a vet in addition to the periscope (best part of the Living Story changes so-far).
they're a constant must-deal-with threat that provides an ongoing hazard since the local flame-dudes retreat back to it if you try and lead them away.
i haven't done a lot of dungeons, and i expect there's more of this there, but there are very few environmental objects of significant note (excluding cliffs/drops) in the main maps - i wish there were more (stuff like cannons/trebs act almost exactly like an enemy mage - the sonic periscopes require you to be more observant).
Spehornoob
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I'm finding the periscopes annoying, but that's just me.
Have they slowed events down? I don't seem to be running into as many as I used to. Personally, I thought they needed to have more going at a quicker pace even before. I'm of the opinion that the opening zones are some of the slower parts of the game because of the slow event pace.
Have they slowed events down? I don't seem to be running into as many as I used to. Personally, I thought they needed to have more going at a quicker pace even before. I'm of the opinion that the opening zones are some of the slower parts of the game because of the slow event pace.
I wish they'd go further. I'd like the last bit before the cathartic triumph to just be nuts. Tons of vets in Plains of Ashford just wrecking newbies left and right, buildings set on fire, just chaos outside the Black Citadel and they'd have to ask what was going on and team up with higher-leveled people to survive, but the rewards would be awesome if you pushed them back. I wonder how far they'll go with it.
Generally speaking get to the Lights Waypoint in Malchor's, Meddler's Waypoint in Cursed Shore.
Check it out (pick your race and armor class)
Remember they can look very different with different dyes.
edit: Ack, sorry for the postpost
oktarb
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I made this post about getting the most of it it as well, if interested: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=48265048&postcount=11011
No, a universal dungeon currency would be about the worst thing possible. If they implemented that, they might as well close every dungeon but CoF path 1 because that's what people would run to get every single dungeon skin in the game. Why would I run Arah when I could rofflestomp CoF1 for Arah skins? Multiple currencies exist throughout the game to provide different reward structures based on time spent and difficulty of said content. Risk versus reward is the basis of all reward structures in gaming. It's the reason why you can obtain Ascended gear quicker (once all Guild Missions are unlocked) via Guild Missions versus a lot slower from your Laurels. You cannot fail to obtain Laurels, so that's on the easy side but longer time commitment. Guild Missions can be failed quite easily and are on the harder side of things therefore the quicker acquisition. I will say though we need a damn currency tab for the dungeon tokens, back in December they put in the contextual menus for deposit tokens, but nothing has come of it thus far. That makes me think that they are indeed working on a currency tab for the UI.
Dunno if this has been posted yet, but...
The Origin of the Super Adventure Box
Nothing really new, but it's cool to hear the guy behind it (and the Mad King's Tower) gush a little about why he got into game development. In addition to Mario, Zelda and sonic, he also mentions Metroid and Castlevania... I see the whip getting an upgrade in one of the later worlds...
Edit: Dear god, what the hell is that down there?!
The Origin of the Super Adventure Box
Nothing really new, but it's cool to hear the guy behind it (and the Mad King's Tower) gush a little about why he got into game development. In addition to Mario, Zelda and sonic, he also mentions Metroid and Castlevania... I see the whip getting an upgrade in one of the later worlds...
Edit: Dear god, what the hell is that down there?!
Not that I remember, but if people believe that I think I should get some Super Weapon skins for having been in Tron. Also, for all the talk of me supposedly sounding like Batman, I am shocked that Michael Keaton, Val Kilmer, George Clooney, Christian Bale didn't make the list.
Not even Adam West.
I am Adam West
Seriously though, where do you get Jeff Bridges?
Seriously though, where do you get Jeff Bridges?
I can see the resemblance, actually, but I don't think I've ever let my hair grow out that long, even when I was purposely trying to.
Kos Luftar
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That is exactly the same way that Retro holds his joints when he smokes!!!
Does Mrs Retro know that you just rediscovered your junk?
Yes. Once I can spend currency from within the deposit I think there would be very little issue. There would still be a lot of currencies but I don't really see that as a problem when they are no longer eating up more and more bank space.
Jest Chillin
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After a few small skirmishes with Mesmers in addition to that pain in the ass Bounty that uses it.. I'm seriously wondering if Confusion doesn't need adjustment. It stacks incredibly fast and damages a player for almost any action they take. A confusion build Mes with any glass cannon build seem to be able to wreck larger groups rather quickly.
On the other hand it's not quite as useful/effective in PvE from my experience. If only the AI were as button mashing happy as we are.
Jest Chillin
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Isn't that true of pretty much any condition build? Even just a slight tweak to what actions cause a player under confusion to take damage would be enough.
I guess I was saying that bleeds and poison keep ticking in PvE at the least. If stuff is too busy chasing you around to bother performing auto-attacks then the confusion will just drop off.
irfaanator
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So thats where that story came from haha
So starting to play Guild Wars 2 again and finally finish the main story campaign. Even I was 80 way before, I still had a good 5-6 missions left which surprised me, but it was all satisfying in the game.
I'm going for 100% world completion next. The world is just so beautiful crafted and has a good sense of liveliness, contributed by the dynamic events of course. Even 80 I have no problem running around lv10 areas, and really getting invested in the environment and areas. I stop and revive NPCs, kill creatures for bonus exp, and try to contribute to the world even though I'm 80 and really should be ruhsing around hitting PoIs and stuff as fast as possible.
I do think having a basic guide of things you can work on when you hit 80 would be useful for Anet to provide. Really once I hit 100% explore, I'll need to check the net what to work on next because even if I want some awesome skins, I don't know how to go about it except for dungeon tokens. (And then making sure you don't make a mistake and waste tokens seems complicated)
Overall, really enjoying coming back and SAB is brilliant too.
I'm going for 100% world completion next. The world is just so beautiful crafted and has a good sense of liveliness, contributed by the dynamic events of course. Even 80 I have no problem running around lv10 areas, and really getting invested in the environment and areas. I stop and revive NPCs, kill creatures for bonus exp, and try to contribute to the world even though I'm 80 and really should be ruhsing around hitting PoIs and stuff as fast as possible.
I do think having a basic guide of things you can work on when you hit 80 would be useful for Anet to provide. Really once I hit 100% explore, I'll need to check the net what to work on next because even if I want some awesome skins, I don't know how to go about it except for dungeon tokens. (And then making sure you don't make a mistake and waste tokens seems complicated)
Overall, really enjoying coming back and SAB is brilliant too.
Melhisedek
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I had this one preordered and played it when it first came out up until lvl 65 I believe but than leveling took kinda ages and I got sidetracked. Also the disbanding of EU-GAF guild made me kinda stop playing.
So I was thinking of starting again... I asked before and most of you guys were situated on US server (forgot the name but will check it). So questions are:
1. Is it still free to migrate?
2. How is lag on US server for EU players?
3. Is doing events still the fastest way to level?
4. Are we active in RvR? (one part of the game that I never tried)
Thank you for your time!
So I was thinking of starting again... I asked before and most of you guys were situated on US server (forgot the name but will check it). So questions are:
1. Is it still free to migrate?
2. How is lag on US server for EU players?
3. Is doing events still the fastest way to level?
4. Are we active in RvR? (one part of the game that I never tried)
Thank you for your time!
1. Nope, have to pay 1800 gems to transfer now. Something like 40 gold in game (or thereabouts)
2. Almost all of our EU players have remarked barely any lag on Stormbluff Isle, our server.
3. Doing ANYTHING is the fastest way to level. you get experience for anything, so really, just play the way you want. Most people will say leveling crafting is a big deal, but that's only for alts, really.
4. WvW? Yep, we sure are. Definitely so.
If you transfer over, we'll definitely give you an invite, bro
Melhisedek
Member
How long does it take to make 40 gold?
Well you can straight up buy gems to skip the time, but I'd say it would take a couple weeks of farming.
Kos Luftar
Member
I use keyboard and mouse (with extra buttons).
Hawkian, one of our guild leaders uses a controller and I'm pretty sure he is very happy with it. He plays pretty good with it sometimes even better than our other leader who uses a keyboard and mouse but not quite as good as me because he just isn't that good at vidya games.
This link (http://gafguild.com/index.php?threads/controller-gaf-configs.52/) from our guild website has nice guide on how to set it up.
Go controller and become a pro at jumping puzzles!
Playing with a controller is incredible; totally makes the longevity of the game for me. The way it translates to the SAB (which has fewer buttons, obviously) is just magic.
I'm not at all kidding when I say gw2 feels like it was designed for it. I'm working on a controller map image that is simpler to understand than what we have so far but installation is quite simple. Just File -> Download and follow the instructions.
I'm not at all kidding when I say gw2 feels like it was designed for it. I'm working on a controller map image that is simpler to understand than what we have so far but installation is quite simple. Just File -> Download and follow the instructions.
AFollowerNotALeader
Member
I'm pretty pleased that the monthlies now follow the "pick 4 of N" achievements model. Means I get to complete them now.
And (belated) Happy Birthday Retro!
And (belated) Happy Birthday Retro!
oktarb
Member
Tonight I perfect the controller. I downloaded the zip and have it setup but it was a tad sluggish and I didn't know what did what. All very normal. Tonight I'll play around with it.
After Gargantuan completed his first dungeon thanks to Hawkian and the guys I leveled my Elementalist to 80 \o/. So two 80, not bad. I would try a ranger but I hate pets with a passion.
That dungeon made me want more ranged attacks.
After Gargantuan completed his first dungeon thanks to Hawkian and the guys I leveled my Elementalist to 80 \o/. So two 80, not bad. I would try a ranger but I hate pets with a passion.
That dungeon made me want more ranged attacks.
Ooh, Right Click -> Save As.
Let me know if you have any troubles or questions about the setup! I'll try to quit procrastinating (i.e. playing when I get home) and finish the controls/guide thing I'm working on.
Those were some great runs, by the way. Considering it was your first time and the rest of us were on Mumble and thus not typing as much instruction as we really should have, you did fantastically well. Next time we'll do Colossus so you get the achievement for all paths from that dungeon!
On that note, I think Colossus needs a slight tuning pass to put him between where he was right at the Jan patch and how he is now. Just have Grast put up the bubble 1.5x as often or so. Before he did it so often you could just ignore the interrupts, which was bad, but now he'll do it twice at most during the fight. As it stands, while a team with 2 or more thieves could completely trivialize this fight, and 1 can kind of carry a team that is low in repeated CCs, I'm just not sure what a team of (for example) warriors and guardians is supposed to do against him. They'd probably only be able to interrupt 1 out of every 3 of his rumble attacks. Maybe you can take advantage of the safe spots, but they're out of the way...
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