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Kos Luftar
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Edvardelis
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I didn't have any crashes when I tried the event last night but my group only got the hologram to 25% before the time ran out. Why do I get the feeling that this is going to be like Marionette where most attempts end in failure?
I was having a lot of trouble judging the location of the projectile with the Shortbow #2 on my Thief. Cluster bomb tends to get lost with a ton of flashy stuff going on.
I was having a lot of trouble judging the location of the projectile with the Shortbow #2 on my Thief. Cluster bomb tends to get lost with a ton of flashy stuff going on.
shysaursoft
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Sure - I have no idea what I'm doing with melee characters. I don't know how people play them in GW2, considering the instant there's more than five people throwing effects, you're just looking at skills and HP to see how you're doing, not your character.
Bl4ckSunsh1n3
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I don't know if most attempts will end in failure but, last night we had one that was somewhat un-coordinated and it failed and another where it was pretty coordinated and we had a lot of chatter going on and we got to scarlet with more than 5 minutes left. I can see it being very much like Tequatl was. If you work together and know what you're doing you'll beat it. If you don't you don't have a chance in hell.
Complistic
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They probably turn on effect LOD.
DavionStriker
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Guys, I have tried to get into Guild Wars, but I just cant. I struggle with the fact that weapon skills are topped out around level 10. I want to like the game, but I find it limiting. Does anyone else feel this way? Or am I looking at it wrong?
Thanks, definitely not trolling.
Thanks, definitely not trolling.
Fun.
BWE said:
Now said:
It's a common sentiment from people who can't get into the game. By now though, you won't find any one that plays often who hasn't made peace with the weapon skills.
shysaursoft
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Even with that on (which it's been on for me since the setting was added), it's a mess up-close to something.
GW2 is more about player skill than skills. They give you most of the tools you need early on, so you can learn how to use them properly, when to swap out your utility skills for upcoming fights, etc. I'd say, just keep going - and try not to think of GW2 as a conventional MMO. You need to approach it with Beginner's Mind, learn what it's trying to be, not what you think it is. There's a lot more freedom in GW2's systems than might be apparent initially.
You may also not be meshing with the class you're playing, so I suggest trying the others too.
DavionStriker
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Thanks Miktar and Trey. I will reinstall and give it another chance. I noticed an archer there. Any advice for a class?
shysaursoft
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Ranger is straightforward and a lot of fun, I feel. All classes are very unique, so it's best to try them all to see what works for you.
This link might help: http://www.reddit.com/r/Guildwars2/comments/1ojgdr/what_class_should_i_play_a_summary_of_each/
It's definitely a common compliant, especially from long-time MMO players, from two fronts- both that there just aren't enough weapon skills, since they don't change from the beginning to the end of the game, and that only having 10 weapon skills (for most classes) is too limiting.
It's tricky to explain because I can objectively see how this would seem limiting if you're used to having access to 30 skills at the same time, all of which might be considered necessary.
But for me, equipping a weapon in GW2 is a lot less like "choosing those 5 skills for my bar" and more like choosing a character from a fighting game select screen. Because the order of the skills is tied to this choice, the fact that the "moves" you have are always the same is an asset, not a limit- it allows you to develop muscle memory and play with skill first and skills second. Correspondingly, weapons are a lot less like something that represent certain types of skills for any class (as it might in other RPGs) and more like different play style options within each class. A ranger and a guardian have little in common when using a greatsword, and neither resemble a greatsword mesmer whatsoever.
Because of all of this, a real key to enjoying the game is finding the right class, followed by the right weapon loadout, that suits your individual tastes. Unless a class is actively disinteresting to you, seriously try them all as a part of this process until you find one that clicks. You want the experience of just going out and engaging in combat to be fun. For me it feels closer to a character action game than to something like a traditional roll-based RPG- I even play with a gamepad.
Kos Luftar
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Hu! I want to ask Peck if these tweets are legit.
https://twitter.com/KasmeerMeade/statuses/441614569719734272
I kind of hope not. It was cute to have one for Scarlet, but to have more than that is kind of silly.
Nemesis121
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Forget the skills the true fun is in the trait system, you can bring out the best in your character or worst if you don't give a damn and just throw the trait points around with no care in the world, you can go for all damage and forget defense, or you can attune yourself to be more balance, my main character is a TANK...
Kos Luftar
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there you go, just copy the lines and you should be good. if you need further explaining just ask.
for weapons and gear... eh, i dunno, you could go messing around with any kind of weapon, and if you're not wielding any melee weapon at all you could swap warrior's spirit for something else, or invest those points in another line maybe?
i use cleric's for my armor right now, and weapon... im yet to think. trinkets i say it could be soldier for optimal survival. anything that gives you more armor gives you more power too, so... if you look for stats, try to pick things that have power and toughness
about meleeing... not exactly, if you look at your screen, it flashes red the more wounded you are, so the HP issue is not really a thing.
the skills...... ok i agree with you here, takes a LOT of time to get used not to play looking at those.
im used to play at melee range.
shysaursoft
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Thanks. I'm running around dual axes right now, which I know will get me laughed at by the "community", but I'm enjoying it. It's just taking some getting used to melee - 2000 hours of playing *only* at range, this kind of change is quite big for me.
As for levelling this warrior, I totally overthunk it. In my rush to level, I forgot that the best way to level is to just play. Relax, and the game will take care of it for you. Two levels in under an hour, and more once dailies reset. Fixating on levelling is putting the cart before the horse, in this game.
naah, i dont even know wich weapon i should be playing. i picked up the greatsword for the lulz i guess, i want to try the rest of the weapons, see how they play. this warrior for me is as much as yours if for you, a change of pace.
Bl4ckSunsh1n3
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Dual wielding can be really good if you spec for it. I run a sword/axe combo on my warrior for some melee and it's done pretty well for me.
Mr_Antimatter
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I used that for a while, switched to Axe/Sword though. The axe f1 attack hits very hard, and the ranged cripple is awesome.
Edvardelis
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And a Staff Mesmer plays completely different from a Greatsword Mesmer. It helps to think of it as 30 skills spread over (x) weapons as opposed to 30 skills at once. Yes, you don't have access to everything at once, but that's part of the game - choosing the right setup depending on the situation. If anything I think other MMO's have too many buttons.
Oh good, from the way the osx beta forum was carrying on I thought it was us specifically. =
Buggy bugs.
The fact that I can effectively play every class, even in some of the most difficult content and PvP scenarios, with a gamepad is a testament to this.
(The only one I haven't tried is warrior but I imagine it would be one of the simplest.)
Hey, that's actually a neat idea. Too bad so many of my characters changed wildly from Beta to Live, but I still have the first "Dhalion" and his later, permanent descendant;
Beta said:
Man, Beta Dhalion looked MEAN.Today said:
It was a terrible way to tell a story occurring in game. ANet didn't fuck it up quite so bad as 343 did with Halo 4, but it was still the absolute worst way to tell a story, especially back story when motivation is so essential.
Nothing wrong with Dual Axe. 1 hits like a truck, 2 is useful for stacking vulnerability on a lot of foes at once, and the ranged cripple on 3 is nice. 4 can be combined with "For Great Justice!" to grant perma-Fury, and 5 is a 360 degree attack that dumps a fuckton of damage and you can move / dodge while executing it. Plus three of those are combo finishers.
Ain't a thing wrong with dual axes. The only reason I don't use them is because I have a bleed-oriented build and I'd miss the sword's leap. If your second weapon choice has a leap or you just don't mind not having one (I always keep either Longbow or rifle as a backup), rock on with the axes.
shysaursoft
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Half the reason I use dual axes, is for the leap (the F1 skill). I find it super-awesome to see, so I keep using it. But reading online, you'd think dual axes was the bearbow of Warrior. "Utterly useless" "Would not invite to pug" "1/10 would not play with" kind of attitude.
EDIT:
Two additional things I realized I personally like about GW2:
1. All races can be all classes.
2. No "factions" that enforces certain races, and stops people from talking to or grouping with each other.
Kos Luftar
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Well that sucks.
Time to unfollow all these RPers.
Time to unfollow all these RPers.
I'm reading this thread and comparing it to the GW2 PvP forum.
I'm really glad Anet wasn't behind those.
Kos Luftar
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I thought both Lord Vanquish and Scarlet were posting vines of the trailers/updates before they were released.
Maybe it is someone in the press who gets to see stuff early.
Maybe it is someone in the press who gets to see stuff early.
I had always assumed they weren't "Official" ArenaNet accounts, but that someone in the company had permission to basically generate word of mouth through character accounts. Somebody in the company gets to goof off and be funny on Twitter and that, in turn, serves the company by letting them talk things up without it being 'promised'.
My reasoning was always that we'd have heard something about them before hand since whoever is doing this is using ArenaNet's IP to say whatever they want (which could be an issue PR wise). The fact that the names aren't "TheRealScarlet" or some variation, but are actually the real names means someone knew far in advance to get them.
/shrug
My reasoning was always that we'd have heard something about them before hand since whoever is doing this is using ArenaNet's IP to say whatever they want (which could be an issue PR wise). The fact that the names aren't "TheRealScarlet" or some variation, but are actually the real names means someone knew far in advance to get them.
/shrug
um, damn, man. This was out of nowhere? Hang in there...
Yes and no. Weapon skills and utility skills don't advance. Your skills as a player will in terms of timing, dodging, and abusing fields. On the other hand, if you just want to press 2 and do 20,000 damage as a warrior, that works too. Its mostly a question of how much you want to put in.
So there's more depth to things, but its not strictly required for most pve or wvw karma trains.
And yeah. Those twitter accounts aren't from anyone at ANet. I'd guess some TC roleplayers. Seen it happen to other games, so apparently its a thing. The King of Fighters accounts were just weird.
oktarb
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Checks been in the mail for a long time but the ending went off like an adam bomb. My spirits are high considering. New beginnings and all. the hard part is she's using my daughter as a weapons so that hurts but I have to keep thinking long term picture. So tell ArenaNet no truly awesome content for the next month or two.
Not sure if the community thinks the dual axes are bad, so much as the warhorn & mace are so useful, and Axe-1 (and GS-2) sorta cover all the damage you need for CoF.
You might be in luck there. With the end of the LS, the next couple of updates will be PvP-related, right? * Or not. But either way probably won't be limited time content.
You might be in luck there. With the end of the LS, the next couple of updates will be PvP-related, right? * Or not. But either way probably won't be limited time content.
Fuck, man. Hang in there and don't let whatever nastiness / underhandedness that may occur rub off on you (I'm guessing from the way you describe things, she's kind of being malicious about it). Without going down a long, winding tangent, when my folks split my dad started off extremely generous, supportive and fair but by the end of it my mother's behavior had made him extremely hostile and bitter. I'm going to guess your daughter is quite a bit younger than my brothers and I were (we were all adults), so for her sake try to at least keep up appearances and don't give in to the temptation to be spiteful and nasty. Even if she doesn't get it now, someday she'll understand.
After the next update, there's going to be some period without any content, then a "Features update" that supposedly has cool stuff in it. No idea when Season 2 begins. I don't think the updates are PVP-specific but a balance update always impacts that part of the game more than the others, honestly.
Well, way to keep your chin up. Like Retro said, stick to the high road here- don't let yourself slip into behaviors that can be used to paint a picture against you and long term you'll be better off as will your relationship with your daughter. If you need to rant or anything feel free to send me a PM.
we're here for you man, count with the guild! We're not just internet strangers anymore, if you ever need to talk to someone, or to let angers go, we are there for you, at least i put myself on the disponible rooster.
keep strong ok? and like retro said, dont give in to nasty kinds of behavior, if she strikes with sticks and stones, throw flower petals back. gotta stay with high-morale and walk away with grace.
Boss Doggie
all my loli wolf companions are so moe
Dead Scarlet looks silly
I thought that shot was well done. Very creepy.
Very creepy indeed. Especially when the cutscene shows what happens after that, as if her words were exactly right.
Finally put together a group shot of my favorite sets of gear that I've worked hard to coordinate. Each one fits thematically with either a Living Story release, or is just pretty cool looking.
Edvardelis
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Am I missing something?
I got into Lion's Arch. We took out the three knights. They didn't drop anything.
Then we went through the portal. And did a fight. Which, admittedly, was epic.
No rewards there either.
Then we dealt with Scarlett. I came this close to a cheezement. :-/
No chest?
It seems odd, considering how much loot rained from the skies in the prior event.
There are other events going on in Lion's Arch but the players seem to be ignoring them.
I got into Lion's Arch. We took out the three knights. They didn't drop anything.
Then we went through the portal. And did a fight. Which, admittedly, was epic.
No rewards there either.
Then we dealt with Scarlett. I came this close to a cheezement. :-/
No chest?
It seems odd, considering how much loot rained from the skies in the prior event.
There are other events going on in Lion's Arch but the players seem to be ignoring them.
shysaursoft
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"In Tune" and "No More Tricks, Scarlet" are bugged, pure and simple. I've tried them both three times now, and I'm 100% sure I didn't fail them, but nope.
Also, Knight loot is bugged, Anet said they're working on it.
https://forum-en.guildwars2.com/for...le-for-Lion-s-Arch-Open-Issues-and-Tips/first
Also, Knight loot is bugged, Anet said they're working on it.
https://forum-en.guildwars2.com/for...le-for-Lion-s-Arch-Open-Issues-and-Tips/first
crazepharmacist
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Took a nice screenshot in GW2 tonight.
Wow! Are you using Sweet FX by any chance?
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