Guild Wars 2

Prior to HoT we had several new maps added, Dry Top, Skyhammer, Silverwastes, Desert Borderlands, etc. that all seem to almost be testing grounds for desert based maps (Crystal Desert expansion?)

This latest map, Bloodstone Fen, also feels different in the way that it seems like they are testing the waters for a Fire Island style terrain map. Very dark, gritty, floating particles (like ash/embers) with unforgiving spiky terrain. And let’s not forget the Mursaat has a stronghold there, and we are getting a few of those assets kinda tossed in as well. Jade armor/Bows and the Bloodstone aesthetics themselves.

Maybe i’m just insane, or hopeful of the release of new maps with these themes, but if I were in their shoes and needed to test the waters for these terrain types and how players interact with them, I would probably do something similar.

It is a testing ground. For bloodstone magic. ZING!

its also a testing ground for new mechanics like aerial combat. i forsee a volcanic battle where to land is death

Ooh! Ring Of Fire.
Yes please, yes please and thrice yes please.

To be honest, I thought Bloodstone Fen felt more like they were testing out more interesting glider play and flight combat… perhaps Dominion of Winds is coming next expansion and will be a flight-based home city.

What are the Tengu currently researching in South Kessex Hills?