Guild Wars 2

I’m going to drop this here because it will retain a better chance at being seen by the folks at Arenanet, as it is directed more at them.

Currently there is a popular thread on Reddit in which dozens of players are making a stink over how much “humor” there is integrated into the living story episode dialogs.

You know what? [redacted]

Everyone here knows there’s a lot I think that Anet does wrong, but on this one I’m going to stand with what they have chosen to do. I have enjoyed the dialog in the Living Story episodes for some time now, and the light hearted nature of it is often something I look forward to in upcoming story segments.

Taimi is a strong point here. Her attitude, quips, and sarcasm are undoubtedly something that breaks the over all gloom and doom that the story carries.

If I want a tense, doom filled story that is carefully balanced and all serious, I’ll read a book. With all the hoops we have to jump through to get some of the things we want in this game, the Living Story is a pleasant break from what some would call a grind.

To be able to sit back, do some combat, but have a good laugh is one of the things that keeps me playing this game in spite of how much I’m at odds with its maker.

That quote from Taimi’s Game was one of the funniest moments I’ve had when playing a game such as this.

And yes, I think the consistency of the humor has been delivered perfectly, so I don’t think it needs to be reduced in any fashion.

All else aside, I really liked the dialog about “my magic ghost friends” or whatever in Draconis Mons. That bit was funny.