Guild Wars 2

The dev team is the only group that can really answer this question. I don’t expect a direct response in this thread, but if I do get a response all the better.

The developers and players can decide on a level that constitutes “high-level FotM”, personally I would say it starts at level 20, where Shards of Crystallized Mists Essence begin dropping. Some will say high-level FotM starts at 48, because that’s the highest level that groups can finish right now. Either way, pick a level where you think high-level FotM begins.

What percentage of high-level FotM groups start their first level with swamp?
What percentage of high-level FotM groups start their first level with dredge?

Logically, since there are 8 possible levels (besides Maw), we would expect the percentage for both to be 12.5%. In my experience, the actual amount is closer to 90% for swamp and 0% for dredge. I think this is a flaw in FotM that should be addressed. While there will always be a level that is easier than the others, having a gap as large as swamp vs. dredge is unhealthy for FotM.

Agree/disagree?

It is safe to say 99% of players “roll” for swamp and never do dredge first. I have never seen a group at 48 do dredge first. Since rolling is an option percentage is irrelevant.

There is no dungeon team.

My FotM team never roll for a specific fractal. If we get Vulcanic we do it if we get Dredge we do it.
To be honest I dont like swamp that much so I rather roll that for another one