Guild Wars 2

I have a few concerns about the new ascended gear coming out and hopefully they respond.

Less Customization
Am I the only one who liked having exotics accessories more than ascended as the top tier? I would rather have the runes/orbs/jewels for exotics because I could choose my stats more decisively; especially with orbs. If the ascended gear isn’t going to have runes/orbs slots, then it’s going to become less interesting and even more gear setups are going to be the same.

Valkyrie Sets
I’m worried that they won’t have the Valkyrie set for the weapons/armor since they don’t have it for the accessories. If don’t plan on adding it, then I’m going to be pretty irritated as I’ve already spent my laurels for ascended accessories that I planned out for a certain setup.

The Grind
How long/expensive is this stuff going to take to earn? I like having different sets of gear for different builds. I also plan on leveling another character and I want it to be at top tier.

I’m interested to hear what you guys think.

Also, I couldn’t find anything about this through Google or the search function so I apologize if there has already been at thread about this.

EDIT: https://forum-en.gw2archive.eu/forum/game/gw2/Feedback-Changes-additions-to-Ascended-Gear/first
Please merge this thread or something. Sorry.

Kivot.7516:

I have a few concerns about the new ascended gear coming out and hopefully they respond.

Less Customization
Am I the only one who liked having exotics accessories more than ascended as the top tier? I would rather have the runes/orbs/jewels for exotics because I could choose my stats more decisively; especially with orbs. If the ascended gear isn’t going to have runes/orbs slots, then it’s going to become less interesting and even more gear setups are going to be the same.

If the armour and weapons follow the trinkets then Anet might as well remove sigils and runes from the game. Personally i don’t think they will. I think they’ll include normal upgrade slots.

Wasn’t the entire reason why ascended trinkets not having normal upgrade slots so that you can include AR without a drop in power?

sinzer.4018:

Wasn’t the entire reason why ascended trinkets not having normal upgrade slots so that you can include AR without a drop in power?

I cannot find the quote, but I remember a dev saying there was an issue with having 2 drop-in slots on the same item (i.e., an “ascended” jewel and an infusion).

Kivot.7516:

I have a few concerns about the new ascended gear coming out and hopefully they respond.

Less Customization
Am I the only one who liked having exotics accessories more than ascended as the top tier? I would rather have the runes/orbs/jewels for exotics because I could choose my stats more decisively; especially with orbs. If the ascended gear isn’t going to have runes/orbs slots, then it’s going to become less interesting and even more gear setups are going to be the same.

Valkyrie Sets
I’m worried that they won’t have the Valkyrie set for the weapons/armor since they don’t have it for the accessories. If don’t plan on adding it, then I’m going to be pretty irritated as I’ve already spent my laurels for ascended accessories that I planned out for a certain setup.

The Grind
How long/expensive is this stuff going to take to earn? I like having different sets of gear for different builds. I also plan on leveling another character and I want it to be at top tier.

I’m interested to hear what you guys think.

Also, I couldn’t find anything about this through Google or the search function so I apologize if there has already been at thread about this.

It’s not going to be expensive per say but they did say that it will be time restricted to where you can only craft one mat or one item per day similar to how you transmute quartz crystals.

Kivot.7516:

I have a few concerns about the new ascended gear coming out and hopefully they respond.

I hate to burst your bubble, but I wouldn’t expect a response from anyone at ANet.

https://forum-en.gw2archive.eu/forum/game/gw2/Feedback-Changes-additions-to-Ascended-Gear/first

I think Ascended gear and Legendries are the biggest mistake ever. The problem is that they aren’t super easy to acquire. Now don’t get me wrong I love the Lengendary Skins idea, but it doesn’t work in GW2 because skills are specifically tied to weapons. If you have a Legendary you’re going to use that Legendary. Most players acquire Ascended Gear that compliments their Traits/Build. So what happens? You then have players using the exact same build, exact same weapon, and exact same skills for 1000+ Hours…… It baffles me that ANet developers are scratching their heads wondering why players are getting bored. Seriously you can have your way with a VS Super Model of your dreams for 1000+ hours and I promise you will get bored.

Variety my friends, truly is the spice of life.

Spiral Architect.6540:

I hate to burst your bubble, but I wouldn’t expect a response from anyone at ANet.

https://forum-en.gw2archive.eu/forum/game/gw2/Feedback-Changes-additions-to-Ascended-Gear/first

Thanks for the link. Hopefully a mod can merge this thread.

sinzer.4018:

If the armour and weapons follow the trinkets then Anet might as well remove sigils and runes from the game. Personally i don’t think they will. I think they’ll include normal upgrade slots.

I really hope you’re right, but you never know. Just want make sure the devs realize that it’d be a really bad idea. (atleast IMO)

DeathPanel.8362:

It’s not going to be expensive per say but they did say that it will be time restricted to where you can only craft one mat or one item per day similar to how you transmute quartz crystals.

Not exactly sure what the point of that would be, honestly. As long as there aren’t too many mats.

Kivot.7516:

DeathPanel.8362:

It’s not going to be expensive per say but they did say that it will be time restricted to where you can only craft one mat or one item per day similar to how you transmute quartz crystals.

Not exactly sure what the point of that would be, honestly.

They want it to take months (or years, if you are not hardcore farmer that will be logging every day, all year, just for that). They think it will make you stay longer in this game.

Astralporing.1957:

Kivot.7516:

DeathPanel.8362:

It’s not going to be expensive per say but they did say that it will be time restricted to where you can only craft one mat or one item per day similar to how you transmute quartz crystals.

Not exactly sure what the point of that would be, honestly.

They want it to take months (or years, if you are not hardcore farmer that will be logging every day, all year, just for that). They think it will make you stay longer in this game.

Logging into the game each day has nothing to do with hardcore farming.

kokiman.2364:

Astralporing.1957:

Kivot.7516:

DeathPanel.8362:

It’s not going to be expensive per say but they did say that it will be time restricted to where you can only craft one mat or one item per day similar to how you transmute quartz crystals.

Not exactly sure what the point of that would be, honestly.

They want it to take months (or years, if you are not hardcore farmer that will be logging every day, all year, just for that). They think it will make you stay longer in this game.

Logging into the game each day has nothing to do with hardcore farming.

With farming, no (though you likely will be farming for all that components for level 500 crafting mats). With being hardcore? Definitely – logging every day is not something casuals do.