Guild Wars 2

Would it kill the Heralds to tell us what exactly, or what vaguely, the “refugees” in the Charr and Norn lands are fleeing from?

I mean, I know that each new event is supposed to be epic and mysterious and discovered slowly over time, but shouldn’t the Heralds have at least even the slightest clue why refugees are flocking to cities in droves? Don’t the refugees talk about where they are from or what they’re fleeing?

But then again, all the refugees say is “Hey there.” and “MY MOMMY TOLD ME NOT TO TALK TO STRANGERS.” Hmm…

Either way, it wouldn’t hurt to even just say “There are refugees fleeing destruction from the north.” Destruction. There. Something is destroying some homes somewhere. It’s more information than we have right now, and certainly a reasonable level of information to display.

It’s just weird to hear about some huge dramatic event, that I am sure will be more epic with time, but to find only some broken signs on the side of the road. I’m looting people’s bodies for necklaces, giving those necklaces to random hobos, and putting up “refugee sign.” What are they running from? Who are they? Why are they all dead on the road? What on earth do the signs say or what purpose do they serve?

There’s mystery, and then there’s “not-very-engaging.” A little Herald dialogue edit, or giving the refugees something to say, could really help.

maybe it is something so scary the refugee’s themsevles dont dare to even think about it, let alone tell anyone even the vaguest hint, and thus even the heralds wouldnt know

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