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Guild Wars 2 |OT2| Funding An MMO Entirely On Quaggan Backpacks
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Great description of Ascalon, it makes me want to fire up Guild Wars again and play a bit just to soak it all in (I regrettably did not give the original the time or attention it deserved).
It's funny that you mention the music, because the minute I knew Guild Wars 2 was the real deal and that this was going to be a special game, was this;
It was the first Beta Weekend Event and I was trying out my Guardian. I'd just come through the centaur area south of the Garrison, followed the road west out of a quiet little fort, and come up over a hill to look over Altar Brook Vale. The sky was bright and full of wispy clouds, farm land stretched out to a distant mountainside, with a quaint little windmill standing over it. That's when this track kicked in;
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UniOGEmUZQ
It just felt so adventurous, I had to stop and take a screenshot and sort of marvel at how nice it felt to have any lingering doubts about the game pushed away and that this was just the beginning.
121 Guild Wars 2 Loading Screen Wallpapers
I love 50, 106, and 118... no clue where 106 is, but I want to go there.
Also, 65... that looks like Orr before the Cataclysm, It's gorgeous.
I think ANet realized that after almost FOUR whole zones of Centaurs (All of the human zones, really) people might be a bit sick of them. I think a year later, we might be ready... so long as it has a good theme, I'd be more than happy to go.
People would only complain about how overpowered centaurs are then.
But seriously, the trampling that goes on when you fight multiple centaurs isn't fun.
The ESL test tournament was actually pretty good to watch: http://www.twitch.tv/blu42/b/423978198
For one main reason. They actually have a good caster combo. One that's good at the overhead stuff, and the other is good at the more technical and in-depth stuff. They made even the matches that were rolls more entertaining to watch.
For one main reason. They actually have a good caster combo. One that's good at the overhead stuff, and the other is good at the more technical and in-depth stuff. They made even the matches that were rolls more entertaining to watch.
Copycat.
Kos Luftar
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Norns should only be warriors, rangers or guardians.
Is yours female too? I'm looking at the Cultural Tier 2 chestpiece (paired with the shoulders and legs from Tier 1) and thinking that's an absurd amount of cleavage, even for a Norn. Seems fitting for a Necromancer, somehow, to have skulls and bones and boobs.
My Warrior is human, I don't like Rangers, and my biggest dilemma in this game has been whether I want a Human or Norn Guardian. I've literally blown up half a dozen characters at this point. Technically, that includes my original Level 66 Norn Warrior I started at launch, because I wanted her to be my Guardian instead...
I kind of wanted one of each race, but now I have three humans; Warrior, Guardian and Elementalist... and no Norn or Charr (though I am reserving a Charr for the future). A Norn Necromancer would work, but maybe a Guardian instead.
UGH. #firstworldproblems
For what it's worth, Warriors have Rifle and Longbow, and both are in pretty good shape...
And no, you're not alone. I've had trouble since before the game even came out.
I LOVE Elementalist, but it's very complex, especially playing at a high level.
"Ranged DPS" in this game means any class. Engineers don't even have an equippable melee weapon class. Guardians are the worst at it, but you can have two weapon sets (except for Ele and Engi) and you can frequently swap. What class appeals to you most? Elementalists are a lot about switching between the elements and utility skills that change your capabilities a lot. You can do ranged damage in much simpler and more fun ways as a Thief. Engineers have ridiculous damage and range with grenades, but can do a huge number of things if you're into classes with tons of options. Warriors have awesome ranged options. Mesmers can do all kind of crazy shit. So just and find the one that feels the coolest to you and stick with it until you decide whether or not you want to main it.
The ranger longbow CAN do a lot of ranged damaged if traited right. But it's still a bit pewpewpewpewpewpew. A typical rotation is utilitybuffs-3-2-4-5-1. But when 4 of the skills are just..shooting arrows. I can see that being boring. It's usually better to open with longbow and then switch to something else. Fucking with people with Point Blank and Scars is fun though.
Dude, at launch I immediately bought three extra character slots and one of each class.
My Norn is an Elementalist, lol.
Noisy Ninj4
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You weren't the only one.
I made sure to space out my races fairly evenly and it's worked decently. A sylvari thief, an asura necromancer, 2 humans, 2 charr, and 2 norn.
SRTtoZ
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Its ridiculous. I sit at the character creation screen and I alt tab, read the GW2 forums, then read Gamefaqs, search best classes and best PVP classes etc. Its like a crazy OCD! I finally settled down on elementalist and I'm level 5
I chose dagger/dagger for now since that seems to be the way to go for leveling and so far its a BLAST (no pun intended). Its awesome switching between elements, I just need to find out what hotkeys I want to bind them too since F1-F4 is kind of annoying.Oddly enough, female is one of the few things Ivogar HASN"T been called. Although with Norn it can be hard to tell sometimes. If/when I make a 2nd mesmer I'm thinking Norn female. My warrior is Norn female, but she's in mostly SE gear so looks more like a moving foundry.
Dat D-PadIts ridiculous. I sit at the character creation screen and I alt tab, read the GW2 forums, then read Gamefaqs, search best classes and best PVP classes etc. Its like a crazy OCD! I finally settled down on elementalist and I'm level 5
There's actually a lot of stuff that could use binding that I figure you guys have to remember four triggers worth of buttons?
Kos Luftar
Member
Is it bothering anyone else that Khold has changed his name?
I am not liking it at all.
I am not liking it at all.
Boss Doggie
all my loli wolf companions are so moe
Wait, an expansion has been confirmed? What is it about?
It hasn't, unless you're talking about some article we haven't seen yet. There was a big fuss made about a comment in an NCSoft investor report, but ArenaNet has said that they are 'investigating' one. I believe that was the exact term used. Since NCSoft isn't very involved with ArenaNet and investors generally don't get the finer details, the 'continual updates' of GW2 may just fall under 'expansion' as far as they're concerned.
I'm sure there will be one eventually, and they're probably working on one now, but officially? Nothing yet.
Edit: Found it: http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/05/14/ncsoft-clarifies-stance-on-guild-wars-2-expansion/
Sorry for another double post, but this was DEFINITELY bump worthy;
Video of the new PVP Map: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMyahJZuRCQ
Oh yeah, and the Infinite Axe is back in the Gem shop, though be warned it's kind of screwy today so the purchase may not go through.
Video of the new PVP Map: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMyahJZuRCQ
Oh yeah, and the Infinite Axe is back in the Gem shop, though be warned it's kind of screwy today so the purchase may not go through.
Sir Garbageman
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I'm casually levelling up my alt warrior. Will be dinging lvl 40 soon. Anyone have suggestions as to weapons / traits / utilities?
I'm looking to build her out as a PvE DPS glass cannon type. Just browsing the official forums looks like axe / mace + rifle is a pretty solid combo.
I'm looking to build her out as a PvE DPS glass cannon type. Just browsing the official forums looks like axe / mace + rifle is a pretty solid combo.
Or if they are, they're revamping the whole thing. I'd hate for them to just add one little thing you have to go in there for to get every day. We haven't heard anything about housing since before launch, but we know it's a feature they want to add. Maybe they're getting ready for it.
Yeah, it'd be kind of inconvenient to have to go back to your home instance just to harvest this quartz node. They're probably using it as an incentive to go back to the home instances so they can put more content there.
Jest Chillin
Member
I keep reading this but I can't decipher it
What in the hell does that mean
Achievement rewards, woohoo
The official release page has a little more. I like the new WvW trait lines.
Mine is too. *highfive*
Jest Chillin
Member
I keep reading this but I can't decipher it
I think he's asking if you guys remember four triggers worth of bindings. I.e. left trigger + x, right bumper + a, etc...
Hmm, no, there's just one trigger set (well, with regard to combat).
Kos Luftar
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Interesting update.
I guess we won't be getting a new area to explore...also it doesn't seem like it features Tengu that much.
PS: unsubbing!
I guess we won't be getting a new area to explore...also it doesn't seem like it features Tengu that much.
PS: unsubbing!
Achievement rewards....mrcravens gonna get all that shit. Exclusive items too.
I'm am oddly exxcited about a new pvp map, considering..
Noteworthy:
That's....3pm east coast?
So I guess the safe bet is that "Quartz" leads to a new stat spread? I'm assuming quartz trinkets which couldn't be cosmetic. All guesses at this time, though.
You unwashed controller heathens..
(...who is the leader of the guild...)
...
You sexy adept-thumbed demi-god of a man.
I'm am oddly exxcited about a new pvp map, considering..
Noteworthy:
That's....3pm east coast?
So I guess the safe bet is that "Quartz" leads to a new stat spread? I'm assuming quartz trinkets which couldn't be cosmetic. All guesses at this time, though.
You unwashed controller heathens..
(...who is the leader of the guild...)
...
You sexy adept-thumbed demi-god of a man.
Kos Luftar
Member
Levyne us in the Khold with this name change.
Kos Luftar
Member
Our boy CJ got a nice Living Story Blog post for us to read!!!!
https://www.guildwars2.com/en/news/living-world-in-guild-wars-2/
https://www.guildwars2.com/en/news/living-world-in-guild-wars-2/
Norn Mesmer makes so much sense from a gameplay perspective.
Bunch of clones, of the tallest player model, covering the screen of a player.
Pumpkin King
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This new release sounds great! I started this game in February and to me it just keeps getting better and better.
irfaanator
Banned
thats a lot of sails
Yeah, but that wasn't up when I posted, that was just from a press release.
Which is something a lot of us (well, us hardcore nerds) have wanted them to do; really make a big deal about their two-week update schedule. No other MMO has delivered so much content so quickly and that's worth making a fuss about.
Looking at some of the art, the airships aren't the usual fare we've seen; they don't look Asuran/Charr in origin like the Pact ones do;
I'm seeing lots of bamboo, reed mats and Japanese-style lanterns. We know the Tengu are eager to establish trading contacts with the outside world (just talk to the Tengu in Southern Kessex).
Also; kites!
Well, you can unlock a "Zephyr Sanctum" model... and it looks like a mountain with a bunch of airships around it. Maybe the mountain is on the map, but the airships are temporary?
Kos Luftar
Member
BAZAAR!!!
Radiant Shoulder, Helm and Gloves
Zenith Weapons (maybe)
Hellfire Shoulder, Helm and Gloves
The names I am putting beside each screen aren't arbitrary, I got them from the image names, ie "03_Hellfire.jpg".
Source: http://www.polygon.com/2013/7/2/4483984/how-arenanet-is-making-guild-wars-2-a-living-world
This looks like a totally new area! I am super excited!
Radiant Shoulder, Helm and Gloves
Zenith Weapons (maybe)
Hellfire Shoulder, Helm and Gloves
The names I am putting beside each screen aren't arbitrary, I got them from the image names, ie "03_Hellfire.jpg".
Source: http://www.polygon.com/2013/7/2/4483984/how-arenanet-is-making-guild-wars-2-a-living-world
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