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Core game.
Living world story is apart of the core game no? is it included with HoT
no, it is not part of the core game, it is additional DLC and is not included in the pre-purchase (or any purchase) of HoT.
70 ‘mains’ and waiting for more slots
| 61 Asura | 5 Charr | 2 Norn | 1 Human | 1 Sylvari |
| 61 Asura | 5 Charr | 2 Norn | 1 Human | 1 Sylvari |
Living world story is apart of the core game no? is it included with HoT
no, it is not part of the core game, it is additional DLC and is not included in the pre-purchase (or any purchase) of HoT.
If this is true and is considered a DLC in a recent developer post it was said in the future they would include all past expansions and the core game with every release of a new expansion.. does this statement exclude HoT (or is DLC just not included period and if so why make the DLC a key to the story… $$$$)
This could get very pricey or grindy if buying via ingame gold, later on down the road.
(edited by Lucky.4263)
If a new/returning player wanted to ‘catch up’ on the story, so as to not feel ‘mass confusion’, there are some avenues to alleviate that.
Here’s one:
http://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Living_World#Summaries
I’m sure asking in-game would garner a suggestion to consult the Wiki, or any of the other possible venues for information.
I also believe (though not 100% sure) that the Devs stated there would be an NPC (as there have been occasionally in the past) that would offer a recap of the story, thus far, somewhere in Tyria.
Good luck.
Living world story is apart of the core game no? is it included with HoT
no, it is not part of the core game, it is additional DLC and is not included in the pre-purchase (or any purchase) of HoT.
If this is true and is considered a DLC in a recent developer post it was said in the future they would include all past expansions and the core game with every release of a new expansion.. does this statement exclude HoT (or is DLC just not included period and if so why make the DLC a key to the story… $$$$)
HoT is an expansion, so from what has been said, it will be included when a new expansion is released. Living World isn’t an expansion though, so won’t be included, like it wasn’t this time.
if having DLC needed for the story to make sense was all about money, gold wouldn’t be able to be used instead, and they wouldn’t have given it out for free in the first 2 weeks they were released. that’s just my opinion though.
70 ‘mains’ and waiting for more slots
| 61 Asura | 5 Charr | 2 Norn | 1 Human | 1 Sylvari |
| 61 Asura | 5 Charr | 2 Norn | 1 Human | 1 Sylvari |
This is related to HoT and it being a direct sequel to Season 2 “Living World” ( excluding season 1 that seems to be a lost cause for new/returning players like myself)
Soo currently with the pre-purchase of HoT you get the core game and if im not mistaken Living world story is apart of the core game no? is it included with HoT when we pre-purchase it or do we still have to buy it via gem store?
Another concern, if Living world is only available via gem store and we buy HoT (new player) how are we going to know we are missing a huge chunk of the story already?.. i can see mass confusion for newer players being dropped into a situation and not know whats going on at a all with no back story.
some clarification would be awsome on this subject.. if HoT is fleshed out and playable without LW being required.. it would save alot of us some money and time ($60-$70 value depending on how long the sale lasts this is including HoT to get the full exxperience), from what i heard season 2 ark is broken if you havnt seen season 1, it be nice to just skip it for a decent prologue.
No, the Living World arcs will not be included. The devs have already stated, many articles ago, that there will be a story recap so people that did not play the LS will not be left out. The only thing people who were not a part of LS 1 and 2 are missing are the achievements/rewards.
If a new/returning player wanted to ‘catch up’ on the story, so as to not feel ‘mass confusion’, there are some avenues to alleviate that.
Here’s one:
http://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Living_World#Summaries
I’m sure asking in-game would garner a suggestion to consult the Wiki, or any of the other possible venues for information.
I also believe (though not 100% sure) that the Devs stated there would be an NPC (as there have been occasionally in the past) that would offer a recap of the story, thus far, somewhere in Tyria.
Good luck.
Its 2015.. How many gamers do you know that will pay $50 for a game then have to outsource the lore to enjoy it properly? or expect to have to for that matter. imo something that is key to the enjoyment of the story plot should be included in the expansion no one is asking for it for free.
that there will be a story recap so people that did not play the LS will not be left out.
Thank you, all i needed to know.. /thread
Which is what I said….recap NPC.
Lol.