Guild Wars 2

I’m sure I’m not the first to talk about this and I won’t be the last. I’ve already seen a few videos on the topic (MagicalMike and WoodenPotatoes) but I’m curious to see what other members of the community think.

I like that ANet is trying to make the game easier to grasp for newer players. It’s a nice idea to have in mind and, in theory, makes the game seem more welcoming to the average new player. I think that ANet took it a little too far…. like ran and jumped off of a cliff down a chasm and into a river too far. I won’t rant about it too much but a few of the changes (namely waiting longer to get skills, the down state, and bundles) don’t make much sense to me. I admit that I can’t come in with the perspective of a new player because I’ve played GW and GW2 for years but I feel like the mechanics that I mentioned are….. almost insulting to some players. Are there really a significant amount of players out there are are overwhelmed by getting all their weapon skills in 1 sitting? Are people really confused about using the down state and how it works? Are bundles too complicated to use that they have to be taken out of the starter zones? I don’t think so.

Obviously these are just my personal opinions on it and anyone is more than welcome to disagree. My point though is the question are there really a significant number of players lacking the amount of knowledge and skill required to grasp the basic and core functions of the game that we have to implement this? I’d argue no, I see plenty of competent players running around and enjoying the game. What are some of your thoughts on the new patch and the new tutorials and early level changes specifically?