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Guild Wars 2 Second Expansion: Path of Fire - September 22
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They left it vague enough so that a "bundle option" is still not backing down from what they originally said
"In the future, if we release further Guild Wars 2 expansions, we plan to offer all of the prior expansions, the core game, and the latest expansion for one single purchase price."
Edit: Well actually, as a 20 dollar add on, that seems like backing away from the spirit of that statement..
deadscreensky
Member
$30 is surprisingly cheap. Expansion looks great! Love the new enemy designs. I'm still not sold on mounts, but I trust Anet to figure them out just like gliding didn't break their existing combat model.
I was always worried about certain fans overhyping the poorly supported idea that Heart of Thorns would be free as gospel, and it looks like we're going to see months of complaining about that now.
I was always worried about certain fans overhyping the poorly supported idea that Heart of Thorns would be free as gospel, and it looks like we're going to see months of complaining about that now.
Spiritreaver
Member
I've jumped in and out of GW2 for a long time now. I can never really "get into it". New expansion looks cool, but only because I really want to try Holosmith and that Ele spec.
How hard is it to acquire elite specs as a newer player? I really don't think I'll bother if it's a huge ordeal. I never liked a lot of the base playstyles.
How hard is it to acquire elite specs as a newer player? I really don't think I'll bother if it's a huge ordeal. I never liked a lot of the base playstyles.
Well it's $20 cheaper this time. People who already own the base game + expansion don't want to pay for the expansion they already have. So they allow us to buy it cheaper while the people who don't own the original can buy it for $55 which get the first expansion + other stuff.
Is the Heart of Thorns content included with the Path of Fire purchase? I clicked on upgrade to Heart of Thorns in my account, but it sends me to the newest expansion page.
Edit: nevermind, I see it can be added at checkout. Not in for $50, oh well.
Edit: nevermind, I see it can be added at checkout. Not in for $50, oh well.
But the Tengu are right there!
Smackdab in the middle of literally everyone! They have been teasing their territories since the launch of GW2 with Tengu guards just going "BLEEEH!" and not been doing anything with them. D:
They left it vague enough so that a "bundle option" is still not backing down from what they originally said
"In the future, if we release further Guild Wars 2 expansions, we plan to offer all of the prior expansions, the core game, and the latest expansion for one single purchase price."
Edit: Well actually, as a 20 dollar add on, that seems like backing away from the spirit of that statement..
Well, $50 for both is actually not a terrible price. Considering we had to buy HoT for that price!
Super easy and maps will help you get them with trains.
Astral/H3X
Member
Okay I just looked at the vaguest of info, and haven't followed GW2 since *quite* shortly after launch but....
Apparently Balthazar is the bad guy!? Like God of Fire and War Balthazar? And you're trying to stop him from fighting the Elder Dragons? Are they not bad guys now? WHAT HAPPENED
Apparently Balthazar is the bad guy!? Like God of Fire and War Balthazar? And you're trying to stop him from fighting the Elder Dragons? Are they not bad guys now? WHAT HAPPENED
Play the last Living Season.
SPOILERS FOR LS3
Balthazar apparently didn't disappear like the other gods, and wants his OG power back. Killing Elder Dragons seems to do that for him, but it unbalances Tyria into destruction.
If you're still watching the stream, there's a Trailer analysis going on from WoodenPotatoes.
They don't want to let up. Hell, based on what they were saying, we should expect Season 4 of the Living World to begin by December/January!
ArenaNet is on a fucking roll!
I love this!
A Serious Man
Member
Glad they're doing this preview weekend so soon, it'll help me decide which class I want to main and get ready for launch.
Larson Conway
Member
Long overdue new character customization options!
Yep. Same here. I'm going through it now and it's like talking to an old friend and catching up.
deadscreensky
Member
We obviously don't really know how hard it's going to be in Path of Fire, but with a little planning you could fully unlock a specialization in Heart of Thorns in a couple hours. That's probably somewhat reflective of Path of Fire, since Heart of Thorns made it easier post-launch and I would assume they're going to follow a similar route from the start.
You will need to have your character at the level cap, though. Each expansion comes with one max-level boost, if that helps.
I think it's turrible in regards to Balthazar. Especially with his voiceover in the trailer.
Larson Conway
Member
Regarding HoT and PoF --
From the official website FAQ:
From the official website FAQ:
ThirstiestGamer 2.0
Member
Man, I haven't played GW2 since before heart of thorns.
idk what I'm doing with my life.
idk what I'm doing with my life.
Larson Conway
Member
The mounts looks amazing and I'm already loving how uniquely they will be implemented.
I hope they do control well and feel awesome to use for navigation.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FaVMw3X6owA
I hope they do control well and feel awesome to use for navigation.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FaVMw3X6owA
Spiritreaver
Member
Oh awesome, I didn't know about the max level boost. I might just jump in thanks to that. It's the OG story/maps that feel like a slog. I'll keep my eye out on it then.
Sword ele is like everything I've ever wanted in MMO class design.
I love how they're implementing them! They're not simply a means to go faster but to actually use their utility to move quickly.
PKMNTrainer
Member
My wife and I haven't played in a minute. Interested in jumping back in with this expansion, mounts look fun!
Had a few questions:
Sounds like gliding is exclusive to HoT owners, that true?
If I roll a new hooman and choose different story path, does it change my story all that much?
Does this living story season thing mean some of the main story quests will be different if I start a new character?
Had a few questions:
Sounds like gliding is exclusive to HoT owners, that true?
If I roll a new hooman and choose different story path, does it change my story all that much?
Does this living story season thing mean some of the main story quests will be different if I start a new character?
Absolutely so.
#1 - yes. You can get HoT with Path of Fire if you pay $20 more at checkout.
#2 - Yes, somewhat. You'll see other characters, but the end result is the same.
#3 - Living Story Seasons are content that are available if you continue to play the game. Most people who don't play the game very often still log in just to unlock these. You can "buy" the whole season as a pack later if you want more content.
All of the footage was on new maps I think. It showed some ice-y areas and stuff but it seemed to be described as a biome within the desert, not something like the shiverpeaks.
Next weekend.
Yep, you don't need a group for any of the story. You'll of course play with others when in the jungle regardless.
1. Yes, you need HoT to get gliding since it has a mastery tree tied to it that only unlocks with HoT
2. The only changes will most likely be some dialogue. At least that's how it's been for a while now.
3. No? I'm a bit confused by this one. The Personal Story (1 - 80) still plays at it did back at launch. After that you can then play Living Story Season 2 (Since LW1 is not playable but your not missing much, plus some of the content has been reintroduced into fractals), then HoT then play LS3.
It should be noted that the content ASSUMES you've played the rest of it. So technically you could get to level 80 and before even finishing your personal story, you could begin Living Story Season 3 and the game will assume your character has beaten everything before it.
Subpar Spatula
Banned
Is there world pvp and an actual incentive to find gear at max cap yet?
The LS has nothing to do with the personal story so no.
No world pvp and not really? Ascended Gear is required if you're going to go do High End Fractals. Ascended gear isn't require for Raids but it's suggested you have it.
yanipheonu
Member
I remember people in GW2 forums adamantly arguing that I was wrong to want mounts in the game and it would ruin the whole experience.
So I'm sure they're having fun lol
So I'm sure they're having fun lol
