I'm Blind! Why is the snow glowing?
The amount of bloom in Guild Wars 2 has been commented about, long before the launch of the game. It’s not just the snow, it’s sand in some areas as well. Some areas are more affected than others – parts of Caledon Forest, being one example.
Did you ever went outside on a snowy day while sun is shining onto the snow… do you know what it does.. ? It blinds you !
Yes, IRL snow is blinding to look at (much like other white surfaces strongly illuminated by the sun) … but we’re talking about a stylized, artistic reality in a virtual world created for comfort, entertainment and fun. Being blinded by excessive amounts of bloom is not comfortable and it is not fun … (just like being deafened by virtual canon fire wouldn’t be fun).
Games are meant to delight the senses, not strain it to the point of pain. 
The amount of bloom in Guild Wars 2 has been commented about, long before the launch of the game. It’s not just the snow, it’s sand in some areas as well. Some areas are more affected than others – parts of Caledon Forest, being one example.
Did you ever went outside on a snowy day while sun is shining onto the snow… do you know what it does.. ? It blinds you !
Yes, IRL snow is blinding to look at (much like other white surfaces strongly illuminated by the sun) … but we’re talking about a stylized, artistic reality in a virtual world created for comfort, entertainment and fun. Being blinded by excessive amounts of bloom is not comfortable and it is not fun … (just like being deafened by virtual canon fire wouldn’t be fun).
Games are meant to delight the senses, not strain it to the point of pain.
I disagree,you never went to hoelbrak btw ? I mean..theres snow everywhere…its the same kinda snow aswell..you know,the blinding kinda type.Maybe try to mess a bit with your contrast,gamma or simply install sweetfx to tone down the blooming if it really bothers you that much.
(edited by Caedmon.6798)