Guild Wars 2

So I’ve been away from GW2 for a little bit and am coming back with one of my fresh 80s, to get a fresh new look on the game and see what has changed since mid last year.

Four main things stand out that I am curious about:

A) Are Fractals still the big thing?

B) In order to hit the current average group level in Fractals, do I have to do EVERY fractal level up that point? IE: If I’m a fresh 80, and most folks are hovering around Fractal level 30, do I have to do 1, 2, 3 – 30? I don’t mind the effort, but if my attempts to find a level 1 group are any indicator, I’m in for a very VERY long wait if I have to scream LFG for every single level. 0_o

C) Have they added an LFG tool that I’m missing so I don’t have to scream LFG anymore? =D As nostalgic as doing that is, my nostalgia goggles have worn off and I’m ready for some automation. hehe

D) Has Arenanet made mention of some 2014 plans? In particular, if there will be a level increase this year?

Thanks!

Fractals are still a thing. As long as the level of the fractal is above your personal fractal level, it will increase your level. Yes, there is an LFG tool. As for future plans, there are a few things they’re planning, I think, but I’m too lazy to look them up.

Kaos.9162:

Fractals are still a thing. As long as the level of the fractal is above your personal fractal level, it will increase your level. Yes, there is an LFG tool. As for future plans, there are a few things they’re planning, I think, but I’m too lazy to look them up.

Awesome! Thank you for the response.

So if I’m at level 1 fractal, and do a level 9 fractal, do I go up to level 2 when I finish, or level 9?

you go up to lvl 2

I am a returning player as well. Here are answers to two of your questions. Kaos answered the others:

1) You will only advance 1 Personal Level (i.e. if you are FL 1 and do a 9, you will only go to 2). There are no increased rewards for doing fractals higher than your own.

2) You don’t have to complete an entire Arc, although I am not sure if you have to complete 1 entire Fractal or if you join during the boss fight you receive credit. I did join once on the third fractal, then did the boss fight and received a full reward.

Hope this helps!