Guild Wars 2

Hello, I’ve been on and off of Guild wars 2 for a bit to long and I’m not sure if I want to come back to this game permanently I’ve had a couple of level 80’s and I am looking for something I can stick to while I get bored of my other game.

Is this game worth coming back to?

No. No. No. No.

Just log in and see for yourself. It’s free.

Guhracie.3419:

Just log in and see for yourself. It’s free.

I got a new computer and I don’t want to download anything that I’m not going to play that’s why I made the post

you haven’t missed much, and it doesn’t look like you will miss much in the near future, either.

OrangeAppleJuice.5039:

Guhracie.3419:

Just log in and see for yourself. It’s free.

I got a new computer and I don’t want to download anything that I’m not going to play that’s why I made the post

But, ultimately, you’re the only one who’ll know if it’s fun for you to play. If you don’t play it, you can go ahead and remove it from your computer. That’s what “uninstall” is for.

install it, play it whenever you feel like, if its new then downloading a game isn’t going to hurt the computer. the game is worth coming back if you liked it the first time. getting bored with a game does not make it a bad game.
what will cause issues eventually
1. malware
2. registry
3. file corruption
4. needing to re-partition because of number 1, 2, and the windows install just getting old
5. the user

we are not psychics here

its only bandwidth

download it

IllegalChocolate.6938:

we are not psychics here

its only bandwidth

download it

The sad part is I’m actually in physics and I’m scared to try anything in that class that might give me the wrong answer Thanks Mr. Psychologist i’ll try it

If you haven’t exhausted the available content, it’s definitely worth playing again. There hasn’t been much added with the living story. Myself and many others are looking forward to the announcement of an expansion to refresh the game. GW2 is a good game, it just suffers from what I think feels like a lack of direction and content.
I will probably start playing again here soon. It won’t be for more than a couple hours a week, that way things are still fun.

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OrangeAppleJuice.5039:

Hello, I’ve been on and off of Guild wars 2 for a bit to long and I’m not sure if I want to come back to this game permanently I’ve had a couple of level 80’s and I am looking for something I can stick to while I get bored of my other game.

Is this game worth coming back to?

If you were bored in the first place.. nothing really changed, don’t think you will stay for long.

You can read up on what has been added at http://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Release

Some of the big things depending on when you left are the new wardrobe system, two new pve maps, 1 wvw map, new traits that can be unlocked by doing events, wvw xp, and account bound commander tags. Also next Tuesday they are rolling out a new daily system.

TOTALLY! They have SPOON collections now. So my hope is that if we get spoons, then we should get tea cups, then tea cup plates and ZOMG! I can have a tea party with my minis! MUAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH

Goose.5196:

No. No. No. No.

OK Goose, you’ve been complaining for a year now. If the game isn’t worth coming back to, then why do you keep coming back. It’s probably time for you to find a new hobby, you’re starting to look like a hypocrite.

If you didn’t find it fun enough to stick around before, then you won’t find it fun enough to stick around now, because it’s no better.

In fact, if you’re planning to start a new character, it’s worse.

Filaha.1678:

If you didn’t find it fun enough to stick around before, then you won’t find it fun enough to stick around now, because it’s no better.

In fact, if you’re planning to start a new character, it’s worse.

I’m going to have to agree with this.

The game itself has had no major changes, it’s still the same game at heart.

The minor changes have been the new (small) zones and various “little” things that have changed the game for the worse.

People that say: it’s free just play it, don’t know what they are talking about.
Most people that defend this game when people ask if it’s worth coming back are biased.
There is nothing to defend.
The game is exactly the same except that we have more nerfed stuff, 2 maps the size of an average map and a few menu updates cause that’s all they are honestly. “A new tp, a new pvp menu” it’s the same function.
If you liked it before and got bored then maybe you will like it again. If you expect something different don’t come back because the game hasn’t changed, no matter what all those white knighta say.
It’s the same game. You will come back to do the same stuff you did before. Which is nice imo, but again it’s the same stuff you already did.

Gw2 is not a game that changes over time. It’s like a FF, you just play everysingle bit till you get to max level so you can explore again the same world you know.

Don’t be fooled, ls are only 30 mins updates but in the end, gw2 is NOT living story. Gw2 is tyria, and the world that you knew 2 years before.

I hope you come back. Its a fun game. But ye, it probably wont change much.

Palador.2170:

Filaha.1678:

If you didn’t find it fun enough to stick around before, then you won’t find it fun enough to stick around now, because it’s no better.

In fact, if you’re planning to start a new character, it’s worse.

The game itself has had no major changes, it’s still the same game at heart.

You say that like it’s a bad thing. It may surprise you to know that there are many, many of us that like this game. We want it to always stay the same game at heart. If you want a different game, maybe you should play a different game.

It all depends, OP, on why you left the first time. There are people who would think it is worth it and people who would think it isn’t. No one can know which you are.

So why did you stop playing in the first place?

Saephaan.7285:

People that say: it’s free just play it, don’t know what
Most people that defend this game when people ask if it’s worth coming back are biased.
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no kitten? lmao of course they are, we are, you are…its called opinions. and they are always biased. kitten

best game ever. people complain people cry im one of them and im still here. see you when you log in

I think the great thing about ArenaNet games is that you can’t lose by just trying the game out again since it’s no monthly fee. Log in, run around, ask some questions in Lion’s Arch, do a few things, decide whether or not to keep playing.

The only thing you have to lose is however many minutes you took to decide if you like the game again.

OrangeAppleJuice.5039:

Is this game worth coming back to?

no

Same old same.

If you left because you were bored in the first place, there is nothing in GW2 to find that will entertain you now.

I’m sorry.

DarcShriek.5829:

Filaha.1678:

If you didn’t find it fun enough to stick around before, then you won’t find it fun enough to stick around now, because it’s no better.

In fact, if you’re planning to start a new character, it’s worse.

Palador.2170:

The game itself has had no major changes, it’s still the same game at heart.

You say that like it’s a bad thing. It may surprise you to know that there are many, many of us that like this game. We want it to always stay the same game at heart. If you want a different game, maybe you should play a different game.

…doesn’t matter if it’s a bad thing or not for you. It does matter for OP however – if he didn’t get into the game first time, then he’s unlikely to like it any more now (because there indeed were no significant changes for the better in the last two years).

Csele.1647:

basically,

same wvw
same pvp maps
same classes
same skills
same dungeons
same fractals
same legendarys
same RNG
same guild missions

2 new maps
some skill balances (fgs ,nerf,)
alot of new achievements
new features" (lfg , wardrobe ,wallet )
1 new pvp armor skin , pvp rewards
alot of new stuff in gemstore minis and outfits , dyes)
much higher prices at tp

livingstory more livingstory and more livingstory episode 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,87,5,45,343467347346734734

For nearly a year, you’ve been making the claim that there’s nothing worth coming back for. Yet, you still keep coming back. Something is worth comingbback for, or else you would quit coming back.

Csele.1647:

DarcShriek.5829:

Csele.1647:

basically,

same wvw
same pvp maps
same classes
same skills
same dungeons
same fractals
same legendarys
same RNG
same guild missions

2 new maps
some skill balances (fgs ,nerf,)
alot of new achievements
new features" (lfg , wardrobe ,wallet )
1 new pvp armor skin , pvp rewards
alot of new stuff in gemstore minis and outfits , dyes)
much higher prices at tp

livingstory more livingstory and more livingstory episode 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,87,5,45,343467347346734734

For nearly a year, you’ve been making the claim that there’s nothing worth coming back for. Yet, you still keep coming back. Something is worth comingbback for, or else you would quit coming back.

uh? i never said i quit.. i still have a lot of friends in gw2 , and also i didn’t say it isn’t worth coming back .

Let me quote you then, from 11 months ago.

“yea thats what i meant nothing really worth of coming back….”

Happy now.

Also fractals aren’t the same. They added 2 boss fractals and added the instabilities.

simplesimon.2084:

Also fractals aren’t the same. They added 2 boss fractals and added the instabilities.

And three regular fractals too.

We don’t know when the OP left but a more compehensive list:

Csele.1647:

basically,

same wvw
They added Eotm – of course that degenrated into a pve farm map, but it’s still a new map
They added bloodlust in the Borderlands
They added new Rank up abilities, new masteries, new abilities for siege weapons etc

same pvp maps
They added Skyhammer and Courtyard as new maps, both with unique mechanics, Courtyard is a Deathmatch, not a Conquest mode
Brand new pvp rewards system, reward tracks, map voting, new matchmaking algorithm
Overall there are loads of changes in PVP, including new maps

same skills
New Healing skills for each profession, new Grandmaster traits for each profession, some are actually useful and in meta builds

same fractals
3 new regular fractals, 2 new boss fractals, fractal instabilities to increase difficulty for higher tier fractals

same legendarys
same RNG
same guild missions

2 new maps
some skill balances (fgs ,nerf,)
alot of new achievements
new features" (lfg , wardrobe ,wallet )
1 new pvp armor skin , pvp rewards
alot of new stuff in gemstore minis and outfits , dyes)
much higher prices at tp

livingstory more livingstory and more livingstory episode 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,87,5,45,343467347346734734

Also, new Armors that can be obtained ingame instead of on the Gemstore

Vayne.8563:

simplesimon.2084:

Also fractals aren’t the same. They added 2 boss fractals and added the instabilities.

And three regular fractals too.

:)

It’s hard to remember everything that’s been added.

Generally I’d say no. Of all the games I’ve played this is the most unrewarding vs time spent. Personally I consider cleaning my fish tank to be more rewarding then playing this game as it is. I just laughed while typing that but thinking about it, it really is true. Anyways a friend in WoW was making fun of they have to try and bribe people to login. So I figured while the game isn’t rewarding vs time spent I’ll see if this now 2.5 year old game is worth even hitting the login button for. See if maybe the 28th day gives a choice of precursor or something. That “might” be worth playing the game for but then I’d still have to waste time to get all the other components for a 2.5 year old content………. ehh probably not. But at least then I’ll know that not even pressing the login button once per day is worth the time. We’ll see if AN holds true to their dismal form or if they’ll actually produce something worth it.

No. The game was really great at start and every update brings a lot of mistakes and bad decisions.

Absolutely – it’s one of the best MMOs on the market for a reason

As others have mentioned — if you left because you were bored before, you’ll be bored again rather quickly if you come back.

If you left for other reasons and had not exhausted the content available at launch, you might have some fun.

I wouldn’t recommend buying the old LS episodes unless you’re really into the story. Some of the encounters are interesting, but not worth the price IMO.

WHY YOU SHOULD TRY GUILD WARS 2 AGAIN

I understand everyone is different, but I can personally say I keep returning to Guild Wars 2 between other more involved games. The first time I took a long break, I returned just to level characters through dailies and got caught up in the Zephyr Sanctum which started me playing my 80s again. The second time I took a break, I returned to check out Dry Top and here I am still playing.

Just try not to be married to the game. I you hit hit burnout, you’ll find every decision that the developers make that you don’t perfectly agree with starts to hurt more and more. This is because you want to keep playing, but you’re bored unless you can get the game to add new stuff that suits your personal needs. Unfortunately, you and GW2 can not have a 1 on 1 relationship, it has thousands of other players.

So put the game on your PC. Get it up to date, even if you don’t want to play it yet. When you finally decide, hmm, maybe I should level an alt in GW2? You won’t have too much to download at that point. You never know when a few 15 minute bursts of gameplay could escalate into you dungeoning with people, working on collections and doing guild missions.

If you get bored, stop playing, but leave the files on your computer so you can jump back in again, again and again.

DarcShriek.5829:

Palador.2170:

Filaha.1678:

If you didn’t find it fun enough to stick around before, then you won’t find it fun enough to stick around now, because it’s no better.

In fact, if you’re planning to start a new character, it’s worse.

The game itself has had no major changes, it’s still the same game at heart.

You say that like it’s a bad thing. It may surprise you to know that there are many, many of us that like this game. We want it to always stay the same game at heart. If you want a different game, maybe you should play a different game.

I say it like it’s a thing. Good or bad depends on how you view it.

I actually like the base game in GW2. However, that base game hasn’t really changed all that much, it’s still pretty much the same. If that game wasn’t appealing to them before, it’s not likely it’s going to somehow appeal to them now.

41% Download atm, I finally gave up on D3 and going to give Gw2 a shot.. I played GW for a few years and liked it so Im hoping Ill enjoy GW2 a while…

Hellswraith.6209:

41% Download atm, I finally gave up on D3 and going to give Gw2 a shot.. I played GW for a few years and liked it so Im hoping Ill enjoy GW2 a while…

You are in for a surprise!

GW2 has so much to do, it is a lot of fun, your not stuck doing one thing,

the people saying don’t play again….must just be here to read the forums cause they would know about a game they themselves don’t play.

seriously, go do stuff in GW2 learn about all the aspects of gw2 wvw pvp pve dungeons fractals…if after all of that it is still boring then….maybe MMO’s aren’t your cup o tea

50% dload, big file……

Guild Wars 2 and Guild Wars 1 have about as much in common as the Hobbit and Lord of the Rings. They’re set in the same world but otherwise, they’re different games. If you come into this game expecting Guild Wars 1, you’ll be sorely disappointed.

No OP, it’s not worthy.

Guild Wars 2 was in concept something out of the ordinary, the game was spectacular at first, eh, there were a few glitches and bugs that got ironed out and it was awesome. Though skimpy customization for your character was disappointing, you only see the back of your head while you trod your way to the next kill anyway. Then having the best product on the market, they sold out. I like the reference of cleaning the fish tank by McSlappy, it’s true, countless changes have made the game lack everything envisioned in 2008, the Living Story is about as much fun as having your teeth scaled by a dental hygienist with Parkinson’s. It’s not the world of Tyria though there are countless references that Cantha and Elona still exist, it’s just Kryta. I still haven’t found anything out there I would consider buying to replace Guild Wars 2 and believe me I’ve been hoping for anything since the game designers can’t seem to leave the game alone. Every couple weeks they come up with some change they think we can be happy with, and maybe one or two people out of a thousand are, and just when you’ve started to adapt to the changes, oh they’ve changed it again and generally not to make it better, not to revert it back to what actually worked, but into something so unrecognizable that it became like every other game on the market.

If you liked it before but got bored, don’t bother it didn’t improve since you went …
If you want a challenge of a radical game that changes every time you log in where the game designers change up stuff on whimsy without sense or logic, sure come back a play for a while … misery loves company

If you never really got the hang of the combat and were challenged with open world combat, then the new content may be engaging and challenging for you. If that’s not you, you might eke out a few weeks of fun catching up but you will be very bored again.

It’s still boring. Same old repetitive stuff to get gold.

Not untill the expansion

I was in the same position as you about 8 weeks ago. I re-installed and found myself a Dutch guild to play with. PvE is still the same, wardrobe was nice and I spend 2 weeks to find all the skins I wanted. Had some items on bank that greatly increased in value since I left about a year ago, so I had all the gold I needed for them. Nothing changed for PvE, I ran through the LS and new zones Dry Top and Silverwastes pretty quickly and cba to pay gems to unlock an LS that will give me 10 minutes of playing.

I tried WvW, as I was playing that a lot at first, but it is far worse than before (e.g. 1 year ago). So I stopped playing that.

PvP got me hooked, I played a lot of solo que and even though conquest get monotonous, I ended up playing a few games and then a few more every day. Last patch however killed solo que and I uninstalled 2 days ago.

That’s my experience, I’m going on another break and will see how the game looks in a year or so. Try it

I’ve Decided to play Guild wars 2 again maybe just for 1-2 hours and see how that goes hopefully I can keep it up I found a Spvp buddy/Leveling Buddy so I shouldn’t be that bored. Thanks everyone

Karizee.8076:

Absolutely – it’s one of the best MMOs on the market for a reason

It just shows the deplorable state the mmo market is in.

I just play the game from time to time now…as a “5-10 minute time waster” nothing more. For new players that never played it, yea it offers content worth a few months..like 2-3 months played casually. If u are a vet (day 1 player)…really nothing consistent changed…with no foreseeable heavy changes in the future or know plans.

Anet is one of the most nontransparent companies in the mmo field.