Guild Wars 2

Throwing these ideas out for general comment/feedback…

(i) A ‘campsite’ item for gemstore or guild build queue that drops a camp fire and bedroll bundle – allowing ‘in the field’ cooking and a ‘rested’ buff (say +5% exp for 15min).

Even allowing for the ability to WP back to Cities/Forts/etc – camping out while on adventure is pretty much a staple of fantasy literature and features in a few RPG’s too.

(ii) In terms of game mechanics, not that different a concept to the existing ‘Guild Banquet’ item…so would only need relatively minor graphic changes to implement and link to the ‘mobile crafting station/guild banner’ mechanic.

(iii) In terms of ‘buff management’ adding a timer of say one use per 2hrs gametime would prevent over exploitation and retain the ‘usefulness’ of banners/existing crafting station bundles.

(iv) Adding a ‘mobile repair station’ function (small anvil) would reflect the other fantasy staple of adventurers doing basic gear repairs while camped…without undervaluing the existing ‘repair kit’ item, simply by making that feature of the campsite a single use per game day.

(v) Given the overall utility value and convenience, as a gemstore item it would cost in the 1000 to 1800 gem range…as a ‘buildable’ guild item cost could be similar to/based on that of the existing ‘Banquet’ item with the same limit (2) on how many could be built and held in guild storage.

In terms of use, picture these being dropped at World Boss events during waits…or even by dungeon parties not racing the clock on speed runs (for example at ‘safe’ spots to grab a rest and prepare for the next ‘stage’ of the dungeon).

In terms of ‘cosmetics’…picture the cool screenshots of a party actually camped out in the wilds, for example kneeling by the campfire/anvil or sleeping/sitting on the bedroll.

In terms of the Roleplay community, a focus for party interaction. In terms of the PvE Community, an encouragement to find those ‘cool spots’ on the map in which to set up a visual ‘cue’ camp to go afk for a while…or just discuss/plan your next move.

So…what do you think?

Wow, why has nobody thought of this before, what a great idea. Even if it just gives a single boost like the communal boost bonfire, it would be great for RPers exploring the world to be able to set up camp and sit around sharing stories.