Adding existing weapons to professions

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Posted by: Cross.6437

Cross.6437

Quite a long time ago, perhaps even two years ago since I can no longer find it, there was red post about the possibility of adding more existing weapons to classes (like sword for ele, dagger for mes, ect).

The idea comes across fairly regularly at least on reddit, so I’m just curious if it’s possible to get an update on this as to whether the idea was scrapped completely because of feasibility or if it’s still possible but simply not in the picture for the time being.

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Posted by: Arcangel the Reaper.9418

Arcangel the Reaper.9418

That would be nice to see or at least have them say there is no update. The article you might be thinking of is this one from 2013.

http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/07/18/guild-wars-2s-colin-johanson-outlines-big-plans-and-course-cor/

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Posted by: CMM.6712

CMM.6712

My engineer wants a wrench, a hammer, and a bazooka please!

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Posted by: Invictus.1503

Invictus.1503

All of those NPC necros seem to get to use GS, my necro wants one too! Actually I’d prefer a Great Axe like the executioner axe toy, but I’ll take a GS instead.

It’s better to keep your mouth shut and appear stupid than to open it and remove all doubt.

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Posted by: Orpheal.8263

Orpheal.8263

I guess we will see this either only in an Expasion like 2015, or maybe in the next 3rd Feature Pack.
Considering that the last Feature Pack was September and the first one was in April – range between them 5 Months, so roughly an half year, I guess we might see the next one first in February to March 2015, if ANet keeps this pace so further in the future bringing FP’s this way in a kind of constant every 5 Months.

Adding to all Classes like 2 more Weapons (thus giving them new Weapon Skills would be already more than enough of a big Task, not to forget all the Game Balancing that automatically comes together with that too)

From the existing Weapons I’d like to see this just happening:

Engineer: Hammer + Maces
Warrior: Torch + Staff
Thief: Staff + Longbow (+Offhand Sword Exception)
Mesmer: Rifle + Warhorn
Necromancer: Greatsword + Torch
Guardian: Axes + Offhand Sword/Mace
Ranger: Staff + Shield
Elementalist: Sword + Shield

@ CMM: Get a rifle with the Charrzooka Skin. Tada

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Posted by: LanfearShadowflame.3189

LanfearShadowflame.3189

All of those NPC necros seem to get to use GS, my necro wants one too! Actually I’d prefer a Great Axe like the executioner axe toy, but I’ll take a GS instead.

Me too! My necro says yes please.

And duel axes on my mes while we’re at it.

And a sniper rifle on my thief (to be just that much more annoying)

Don’t look at me like that. Whatever you’ve heard, it’s probably not true.

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Posted by: Mityr.1320

Mityr.1320

A warrior, thief and ranger with staff…u sure abt that ?:o

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Posted by: Ragnarox.9601

Ragnarox.9601

Warrior have enough of weapons so 0 for them

Guardians: Rifle, 2h axe, rework hammer
….

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Posted by: Azure.8670

Azure.8670

Mesmer needs mace/axe. we already have ranged weapons, and one melee wep thats been nerfed so the point of meh

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Posted by: Ashen.2907

Ashen.2907

I would love a melee dual axe alternative for rangers.

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Posted by: Cross.6437

Cross.6437

A warrior, thief and ranger with staff…u sure abt that ?:o

Whenever people bring up the possibility of non-magical classes using staffs, I like to think of it this way: you don’t have to use a staff for magic, same as you don’t have to use a greatsword for slashing.

The Mesmer’s use of the greatsword shows us that weapons can have vastly different applications and uses. So, as far as staff goes, it’s possible a thief, warrior, or ranger could use it as a melee weapon (as it would in martial arts).

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Posted by: Mityr.1320

Mityr.1320

A warrior, thief and ranger with staff…u sure abt that ?:o

Whenever people bring up the possibility of non-magical classes using staffs, I like to think of it this way: you don’t have to use a staff for magic, same as you don’t have to use a greatsword for slashing.

The Mesmer’s use of the greatsword shows us that weapons can have vastly different applications and uses. So, as far as staff goes, it’s possible a thief, warrior, or ranger could use it as a melee weapon (as it would in martial arts).

From this point of view i agree

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Posted by: SenorMoody.5908

SenorMoody.5908

Ranger : Rifle
Guardian : Great Axe
Warrior : Great Axe
Necro : Great Sword, Great Axe
Mesmer : Dagger Dagger
Elementalist : Sword
Theif : Crossbow
Engineer : Sniper Rifle, Mace, Torch, Howitzer, Air Strike

Wish it, Want it, Do it!

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Posted by: Rauderi.8706

Rauderi.8706

All of those NPC necros seem to get to use GS, my necro wants one too! Actually I’d prefer a Great Axe like the executioner axe toy, but I’ll take a GS instead.

Yeah, I had to wonder if Marjory getting the Belinda-ghost greatsword might pave the way for GS-wielding Necros and heralding in new class/weapon combinations.

I doubt it, but I’m bouncy at the thought nonetheless.

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it seems many like them better than the games they comment on.” -Horrorscope.7632

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Posted by: KngGilgamesh.3481

KngGilgamesh.3481

Mesmer: MH pistol and dagger/dagger or shortbow
Guardian: Longbow and Warhorn
Elementalist: Sword would be nice but I don’t see how it would work.
Engineer: Hammer and Mace
Thief: Rifle and OH Sword
Necro: No idea my necro is lvl15… GS I guess oh and torch
Ranger: Druidic Staff
Warrior: Torch