Guild Wars 2

Server preference: NA; as I understand the megaserver system, the specific server is irrelevant. I’m on Ferguson’s Crossing in case that does matter.
Play Type Preference: PvE
Player Style: Casual, might become more Hardcore with experience.
Active Time: 8pm-midnight Pacific during the week, plus most weekends

I’m new to GW2, just hit 80 yesterday, but experienced in other MMOs (primarily LOTRO). Currently looking to gear up, do dungeons, fractals, hunt down at least some of the traits I don’t yet have, and whatever else one does at 80 in PVE. I’m quite certain there’s still a lot about this game I’ve never even heard of, so a helpful community I can ask would be great!

One caveat is that the “dungeon speed run” thing some people seem to like to do is a bit baffling to me, so that’s not really what I’m aiming for. I’ve always preferred to just do the instance, have fun, and it takes as long as it takes. Sounds like GW2 dungeons are a bit short compared to most in LOTRO and Rift anyway, though I could be misinformed there. Also as a new player my gear will (a) suck, at least for a little while, and (b) I’ve seen arguments that new folks should include some soldier’s gear for survivability rather than going full berserker gear. Fair warning there; hopefully there are guilds that don’t mind new players.

I do have my own personal bank vault guild, so the “100% rep requirement” that I see in some guild threads could be an issue. Presumably most people have their own personal guilds so this must be a pretty common concern. Seems like having my alts rep my bank guild (I’m sure I’ll want the vault size upgrades someday) and my level 80 rep a real guild with other players in it would be the logical approach to take.

Bump.

Are there west coast guilds in this game?

Gear and traits should now both be dungeon-ready. Gear is mostly Rare berserker, with two Grenth temple berserker exotic armor pieces, a berserker ascended amulet, and a pair of Rare soldier accessories. Weapon is berserker exotic finally. I know that’s not up to snuff by speed-run standards, but like I said that’s not what I’m looking for. Hoping to do dungeons to get the rest of my gear up to Exotic, and apparently there are “guild missions” that are a good way to upgrade accessories.

Berserker’s gear is the way to go, even if you’re new to the game. I’ve run it since I was new and never looked back.
I run a late night west coast dungeon speed run guild. For the right personality/potential, we may be an option for you. You say you like dungeons but not speed running though so probably not.

Umbral Ascendancy is mainly a west coast guild. We are recruiting all people and would love to help you out.

See our post @
https://forum-en.gw2archive.eu/forum/community/lookingfor/Newer-Guild-Looking-for-Casual-New-Players/first#post4687941

Go to our website @
http://www.umbral-ascendancy.enjin.com/home

Synergy is a guild started by some friends with a goal to create a small community of friendly players. We aren’t interested in having 500 members where no one knows anyone else. We are currently playing Guild Wars 2 primarily on the Jade Quarry server.

For Guild Wars 2, we participate both PvE and organized PvP in both WvWvW and structured PvP. Most of us have been gaming together since the days before Guild Wars 1 and continue to do so. Because of our long standing community, you will find that it is an atmosphere where everyone knows each other and learns to play well as a well oiled machine, hence the name Synergy.

•Focus on Living Story achievements
•Chance to play with friendly players
•Structured PvP teams
•Active TeamSpeak
•Strong leadership with two PvE officers and two PvP officers to back up our leader.
•Scheduled events including Dungeons such as high end fractals and the like.
•Assistance with farming legendary items.

•Officer positions available for:

PvE – with a focus on dungeons
WvW – we prefer to run smaller organized teams.

What we expect
•18 and up preferably
•Have a working Mic and TeamSpeak preferred
•Have a sense of humor but realize things may not always be PG13
•Attributes of a team player with a good attitude.

To join or if you have any questions feel free to PM myself or one of our officers listed below.

Guild Leader and Officers :
•Aeromu.9134
•Saderic.2961
•Archdruidess.5143
•Tempest.9760