Guild Wars 2

Hello guild wars crew!
I come from World of Warcraft in search of pvp content. I’m based in new Zealand so usually with 30 ping on oceanic and 140 to west Servers back in the day (on wow). What kind of ping can i expect or will it limit my performance in ranked/(what ever competitive pvp is in this game). I didn’t originally buy it due to there being no oceanic or west servers so i am interested if anything has changed during the last couple of years.

Thanks!

Pings are not really measured . But GW2 and before it GW1 has been known to do a very well job in limiting data between server and client.

I’ve not heard bout real problems caused by latency in PvP. Mostly cause the most competitive PvP plays in small arena’s 5vs5 (so the amount of date that needs to be transferred is rather low). World vs World does have some issues due to graphical lag (the amount of people on your screen, performing actions is so high your GPU/CPU got issues rendering it and starts skipping frames, so it ends up in a slideshow), but that is not as competitive as sPvP anyways and can be solved by turning down settings a lot.

I also not heard of oceanic people reporting very much latency at all.

I do suggest waiting a lil bit before buying the game though. tonight 7,5 hours from now) is a big announcement and there are some indications that the game will turn free to play instead of buy to play.
If thats not the case they likely introduce a trial system where you can play for free a certain period. That would be great for you to test it out on your own.

Thanks for your help mercury! I have actually just brought it, however if the servers are on a bad side and i get to 250-400 ping i can take advantage of the refund 30 day policy. I’m sure it will be alright i’m just crossing my fingers.

BlackBunny.3681:

Thanks for your help mercury! I have actually just brought it, however if the servers are on a bad side and i get to 250-400 ping i can take advantage of the refund 30 day policy. I’m sure it will be alright i’m just crossing my fingers.

Also, if it goes free to play, they likely will have a refund program for those who just purchased. But you likely have purchased GW2 Hearts of Thorns, the core game comes free with that expansion package.
For competitive gameplay that is likely going to be a must have. It gives access to a new sPvP map and a new borderland in WvW.
It also gives access to specialisations (new weapon types for classes and new skills and traits). So likely a must have for competitive PvP anyways.
(btw. HoT is a prepurchase, these things are not in the game yet. It will be at october 23)

EDIT: Forgot to mention the most important part. Welcome to Tyria!! :P