Guild Wars 2

I have been wondering why I have not been alt crazy as I usually am when I play MMO’s.

It struck me today why I am not with GW2. It is simply the lack of rolls.

I always wanted to have a tank, healer and a few DPS of different types so I could be ready for anything my guild needed. Now, you don’t really need much of anything.

I mean, sure, having a war or guard in the group helps, but you don’t HAVE to have one. There is no, “become the best healer on the server,” thing going on. While I know that bothered some, it was always the chase that excited me.

Sadly, I have no reason to get another class to 80. PVP can be done at lvl 1 and it gives me no advantage to have all “classes” leveled.

I like GW2 but it made me sad when I realized this. I like the new dungeon set up, but it leaves a hole. But I guess that is how it is. Fix one problem, create another.

I’m usually an altoholic myself – but this may be the first MMORPG in which I actually get a toon to max level!

I tried to make an alt once but then played for a couple of hours and said to myself “meh… I’d rather just stick with one guy to max.”

kinda nice really…

Oh it has its benefits for sure, but it also feels like there is a lack of depth in that area. For sure there are other areas to fill the void, but alts were so much fun to level to me, but now, once i have all the skills unlocked, I don’t feel compelled to finish.

All I’ve done is started alts since there isn’t really anything compelling me to level to max level.

I can’t wait for a new class in an expansion so I can play again.

Just have to look at the breakdown of people that play classes.

70% DPS.
20% heal
10% tank.

I Am sure you have played other MMO’s where you could not do XYZ because you could not find a tank, healer, or both.

In GW2 each person is responsible for Tanking, Healing and DPS’ing.

You state that you have no reason to get another class to 80…I find that a cop out since each class plays rather differently from the next.

Azthioth.9682:

I have been wondering why I have not been alt crazy as I usually am when I play MMO’s.

It struck me today why I am not with GW2. It is simply the lack of rolls.

The cooking in this game DOES tend to lend itself to a lack of these bread products, I agree. What happened to the cinnamon rolls? The egg rolls? What of them, I ask? What interest can we have in a game where Pies, Burgers and Breads can be crafted, but no ROLLS??

How are we supposed to find any interest in this game without the proper representation of these items? ANet is apparently not interested in their role as a leading MMORPG provider if….

Anyway, I don’t think it has anything to do with the “Trinity” at all. Each of the classes has their own method of play and people can become the best of a facet of that class, even. Personally, I like having an Elementalist that has a focus on healing so when things go “south” a rain fall or healing spring really can make a difference.

There is also the challenge aspect. I mean, have you TRIED playing a Mesmer in GW2? I still can’t get my head around it, but once in a blue moon I’ll bring out my Mesmer and try again.

I am an alt-oholic and have quite a few alts and I’m even considering yet ANOTHER alt just so I can have a Norn Female Warrior (no, I’d rather look at a big female butt, instead of a big male norn butt if I’m going to be playing one a lot, thanks. = )P ).

I always say, play the way you want to, you paid the money for the game, but since you posted you must want opinions, so I’m giving you mine, too.. (and a rag on your incorrect spelling of ‘roles’, while I’m at it. = ) ).

There are plenty of roles and niches to fill,

Direct Damage
AOE
Condition Build
Controller
Support
Bunker
Etc.

if you don’t pay no tolls then we don’t get no rolls…

See, it’s this total lack ah pigeon-holing what has let me, normally a real alt crazy player, invest in one character till lvl 80 an’ keep wantin’ ta play. If I get tired of ah build, or a role, I can jus’ go in an’ change some stuff around .. I can redefine how me character acts in different situations an’ don’ feel like me hands are tied by a cookie cutter class design. Last game what kept me invested with the same character this long was Neverwinter Nights. (’cause of the great modding community)

Azerack.7285:

Azthioth.9682:

I have been wondering why I have not been alt crazy as I usually am when I play MMO’s.

It struck me today why I am not with GW2. It is simply the lack of rolls.

The cooking in this game DOES tend to lend itself to a lack of these bread products, I agree. What happened to the cinnamon rolls? The egg rolls? What of them, I ask? What interest can we have in a game where Pies, Burgers and Breads can be crafted, but no ROLLS??

How are we supposed to find any interest in this game without the proper representation of these items? ANet is apparently not interested in their role as a leading MMORPG provider if….

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Anyway, I don’t think it has anything to do with the “Trinity” at all. Each of the classes has their own method of play and people can become the best of a facet of that class, even. Personally, I like having an Elementalist that has a focus on healing so when things go “south” a rain fall or healing spring really can make a difference.

There is also the challenge aspect. I mean, have you TRIED playing a Mesmer in GW2? I still can’t get my head around it, but once in a blue moon I’ll bring out my Mesmer and try again.

I am an alt-oholic and have quite a few alts and I’m even considering yet ANOTHER alt just so I can have a Norn Female Warrior (no, I’d rather look at a big female butt, instead of a big male norn butt if I’m going to be playing one a lot, thanks. = )P ).

I always say, play the way you want to, you paid the money for the game, but since you posted you must want opinions, so I’m giving you mine, too.. (and a rag on your incorrect spelling of ‘roles’, while I’m at it. = ) ).

We can craft biscuits! That’s a synonym!

I agree with what you said otherwise as well. I cannot for the life of me play an Elementalist, but a Necromancer is excellent. Variation inside of professions can also be staggering. On my Ranger, I end up being quite tankish and supportey. My friend, meanwhile, goes with full glass. It’s very interesting.

A problem right now, I think, is that a lot of people cannot actually grasp how to play the game outside doing more damage. If those people die, they attribute it to not doing damage quickly enough. That’s really just the simplest way to play the game. Sometimes rolling another profession can really open your eyes to a different kind of build on your “main” as well.