Guild Wars 2

Does this zone currently have a use besides the closed off crafting area?

Currently no, But when seasonal things come around, (queens Jubilee, Wintersday, Year of (insert animal). they are held there.

The “closed off” part of it you are talking about is accessible to anyone who has a pass to get in there. The temp passes were drops during certain events, and a permanent pass was available in the gem store several times, and possibly again in the future.

Roxer.4609:

Kreejaffa.3682:

The “closed off” part of it you are talking about is accessible to anyone who has a pass to get in there. The temp passes were drops during certain events, and a permanent pass was available in the gem store several times, and possibly again in the future.

You are thinking about a Royal Terrace, aren’t you?
http://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Royal_Terrace

Which is the closed off crafting area the OP was speaking of that is located in the Crown Pavilion, yes.

Kreejaffa.3682:

Roxer.4609:

Kreejaffa.3682:

The “closed off” part of it you are talking about is accessible to anyone who has a pass to get in there. The temp passes were drops during certain events, and a permanent pass was available in the gem store several times, and possibly again in the future.

You are thinking about a Royal Terrace, aren’t you?
http://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Royal_Terrace

Which is the closed off crafting area the OP was speaking of that is located in the Crown Pavilion, yes.

He’s asking if the entire Crown Pavilion area has any used besides the Royal Terrace, not about the Royal Terrace itself.

What Nick said.

I think so and well worth the gems to get it when it comes available during Winterfest, Not only can you craft there but you have a Mystic Forge, Merchant, Guild Bank, TP and a portal that takes you to the main portals throughout Tyria. Also, the pass gives you a no cost method of returning to a safe spot from any non-instanced area. There are a couple of other NPCs you can buy something from but I never use them so their function escapes me atm.
If you are into events, yes, the area is used occasionally for that but the above features are there all the time if you buy the permanent pass. Just remember that the TP only sells it once a year for a limited time… you have to remember to look for it.

edit: acck! I meant Wintersday and look for the pass on sale the last two weeks in December

Nick Lentz.6982:

Currently no, But when seasonal things come around, (queens Jubilee, Wintersday, Year of (insert animal). they are held there.

Just to follow up on this as everyone else seems to be talking about the Royal Terrace, rather than the Crown Pavilion.

https://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/The_Crown_Pavilion_

The Crown Pavilion is open only on special occasions, there is a PVE area downstairs, and a series of 1v1 NPC battle arenas upstairs.

Why should I break the tradition of not reading the OP? Heresy!