Guild Wars 2

Has anyone else not gotten the mail telling you how to start the event? Im trying to figure out what to do and nothing pops out on my screen. And if its me being blind and stupid I accept both of those.

Yeah I am lost too. No letter at all.

As far as i know, All you can do so far is help refugees in Wayfarer Foothills, there will be gold stars on the map in that zone, follow the roads between them, helping wounded refugees, repairing signposts, lighting campfires at the collectors, and looting fallen refugees(you can turn in the loot to the collectors), on your way down.

Also, check your Living Story achieve tab.

Hope this helped.

I figured that but i was expecting a mail ((like the dev said)) to make all this meld together. Now im just feeling like an idiot robbing dead refugee’s

Well I assume sooner or later, there will be a bigger event, where you get mail. Such as when we find out what happens with what the collectors are talking about(the steam(fire&frost)).

You get the mail after you finish the new achievement and change zones.

So once you get the Volunteer title and change zones?

Pretty poor if that is the first event to introduce this patch.

“Fix some Signs, ok that’s it, wait now.”

What’s strange is that you can talk to the collectors about the horrible weather and such, but… there’s no such thing.

There are parts when you run through that are horrible weather and have steam vents coming up from the ground.

ardasica.4531:

There are parts when you run through that are horrible weather and have steam vents coming up from the ground.

Steam vents?

Why did “karka” immediately spring to mind…

Totally noob here, where exactly do u start the living story?…

JoshuaRAWR.4653:

Pretty poor if that is the first event to introduce this patch.

“Fix some Signs, ok that’s it, wait now.”

Only day one dude. And if its anything like every other event thay have had in this game thay gradualy get bigger and bigger (unless your talking karka but that was so busted)

It’s not about an exciting event at this point, but rather to introduce you to the new situation – it’s all about storytelling
(At least to me, this feels a little like Guild Wars beyond)

UnderdogSMO.9428:

JoshuaRAWR.4653:

Pretty poor if that is the first event to introduce this patch.

“Fix some Signs, ok that’s it, wait now.”

Only day one dude. And if its anything like every other event thay have had in this game thay gradualy get bigger and bigger (unless your talking karka but that was so busted)

Day one or not, if all it is really is what the guy says “Fix some Signs, ok that’s it, wait now.”, that’s really really awful for an mmo in 2013 launching a new event with a patch.

P.S. The event is bugged on Tarnished Coast and doesn’t work in Diessa at all.

Sam.9157:

UnderdogSMO.9428:

JoshuaRAWR.4653:

Pretty poor if that is the first event to introduce this patch.

“Fix some Signs, ok that’s it, wait now.”

Only day one dude. And if its anything like every other event thay have had in this game thay gradualy get bigger and bigger (unless your talking karka but that was so busted)

Day one or not, if all it is really is what the guy says “Fix some Signs, ok that’s it, wait now.”, that’s really really awful for an mmo in 2013 launching a new event with a patch.

P.S. The event is bugged on Tarnished Coast and doesn’t work in Diessa at all.

I am on TC and was wondering where the in-game letter was. Thanks for letting me know it’s bugged.

Diessa not working on Gunnar’s Hold either and the in-game letter seems to be not being sent either. Only letter you get is after zone once you completed the achievement

Frotee.2634:

It’s not about an exciting event at this point, but rather to introduce you to the new situation – it’s all about storytelling

Well they couldn’t tell a story worse than Trehearne’s Adventures so it can’t be that bad.

Banono.4597:

Sam.9157:

UnderdogSMO.9428:

JoshuaRAWR.4653:

Pretty poor if that is the first event to introduce this patch.

“Fix some Signs, ok that’s it, wait now.”

Only day one dude. And if its anything like every other event thay have had in this game thay gradualy get bigger and bigger (unless your talking karka but that was so busted)

Day one or not, if all it is really is what the guy says “Fix some Signs, ok that’s it, wait now.”, that’s really really awful for an mmo in 2013 launching a new event with a patch.

P.S. The event is bugged on Tarnished Coast and doesn’t work in Diessa at all.

I am on TC and was wondering where the in-game letter was. Thanks for letting me know it’s bugged.

You’re welcome I made a forum post here, explaining that it’s bugged. People from other servers are welcome to join in; https://forum-en.gw2archive.eu/forum/support/bugs/Living-Story-bugged-on-Tarnished-Coast/first#post1323800

I am so confused as to what to do here. I went to wayfarer and I went to every star, lit every campfire, and picked up items off the fallen refuges to turn in. Sooooo.. is that it? Am I missing something to do with this because I did not feel like I accomplished anything.

I think the part in Diessa Plateau just hasn’t started yet; didn’t they state somewhere that we’d get mail when the part in Diessa Plateau started?

Karizee.8076:

You get the mail after you finish the new achievement and change zones.

I aquired 40 points to the title and have since been in the foothills, the plateau, and Hoelbrak.

No mail, no herald.

You need to get 75 points, then you get the mail

I am on TC and have done the starting quest its not bugged at all.

You need 75 points to the new title and alts work.

jazzllanna.1278:

I am so confused as to what to do here. I went to wayfarer and I went to every star, lit every campfire, and picked up items off the fallen refuges to turn in. Sooooo.. is that it? Am I missing something to do with this because I did not feel like I accomplished anything.

Yes you are missing stuff. There are sign posts, start by the entrance to Diessa Plateau, fix the signs and follow them to each next sign. Along the way, you will find fallen refugees, go to them and take the momentos. Give these momentos to collectors at the camps. You may also find wounded refugees, assist them. Finally, there are new DEs, participate in them.

Another “World changing event” patch, another horrendous blunder for Arenanet. Get on the lifeboats, folks, the ship is sinking fast!

Frotee.2634:

I think the part in Diessa Plateau just hasn’t started yet; didn’t they state somewhere that we’d get mail when the part in Diessa Plateau started?

Stated here

ReginaBuenaobra.6953:

Check in with the heralds for updates.

There are hints of things to come already in the game.

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The playable Living Story content will start appearing tomorrow (January 29) at around noon Pacific Time in Wayfarer Foothills. You will see refugees requiring your assistance along the path, around Breakneck Pass.

Later on that day, there will be events in Diessa Plateau. You’ll be sent an in-game mail letting you know about the events in Diessa Plateau. If you’re already logged in when that happens, you need to change maps to receive that message.

In Diessa Plateau, you will see refugees just north of the Black Citadel, and along the path north towards Wayfarer Foothills. You will see signs along some of the paths in the area.

EDIT: I apologize for the lack of clarity. I have updated the information above.

Also she edited that about three minutes ago, a post made nineteen hours ago. There’s probably something to make of that.

The old part of the post was:

Check in with the heralds for updates. There are hints of things to come already in the game.

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The playable Living Story content will start appearing tomorrow (January 29) at around noon Pacific Time in Wayfarer Foothills and Diessa Plateau. When the events start in Diessa Plateau, you’ll be sent an in-game mail letting you know about it. However, if you’re already logged in when that happens, you need to change maps to receive it.

jazzllanna.1278:

I am so confused as to what to do here. I went to wayfarer and I went to every star, lit every campfire, and picked up items off the fallen refuges to turn in. Sooooo.. is that it? Am I missing something to do with this because I did not feel like I accomplished anything.

It’s just how they do “living story” if it’s anything like Guild Wars 1: Guild Wars Beyond updates.

Things trickle out and sometimes something added might be very minor feeling like today, but it builds up to major story stuff.

It’s actually a really cool system and people will definitely appreciate it as they play more. The kneejerk reactions are silly to me, but I guess gamers aren’t a patient lot these days.

Yeah i ran into a dev running the route in wayfayer and he said the same thing, this is all prequel stuff getting mementos, fixing signs and helping refugees is all we do until we get the mail.

Once i hit 75 points though i got a mail with a gold item in it that gave me karma.

Vasham.2408:

Another “World changing event” patch, another horrendous blunder for Arenanet. Get on the lifeboats, folks, the ship is sinking fast!

Did you completely miss the whole “prelude” thing? They never said that this single patch would change the world.

Vasham.2408:

Another “World changing event” patch, another horrendous blunder for Arenanet. Get on the lifeboats, folks, the ship is sinking fast!

I disagree, I think it’s a nice addition to the game. Maybe you should consider playing a different game.

DarcShriek.5829:

jazzllanna.1278:

I am so confused as to what to do here. I went to wayfarer and I went to every star, lit every campfire, and picked up items off the fallen refuges to turn in. Sooooo.. is that it? Am I missing something to do with this because I did not feel like I accomplished anything.

Yes you are missing stuff. There are sign posts, start by the entrance to Diessa Plateau, fix the signs and follow them to each next sign. Along the way, you will find fallen refugees, go to them and take the momentos. Give these momentos to collectors at the camps. You may also find wounded refugees, assist them. Finally, there are new DEs, participate in them.

boo no stars there.. guess it is bugged on my server. Oh well time to check out guesting I suppose.

jazzllanna.1278:

DarcShriek.5829:

jazzllanna.1278:

I am so confused as to what to do here. I went to wayfarer and I went to every star, lit every campfire, and picked up items off the fallen refuges to turn in. Sooooo.. is that it? Am I missing something to do with this because I did not feel like I accomplished anything.

Yes you are missing stuff. There are sign posts, start by the entrance to Diessa Plateau, fix the signs and follow them to each next sign. Along the way, you will find fallen refugees, go to them and take the momentos. Give these momentos to collectors at the camps. You may also find wounded refugees, assist them. Finally, there are new DEs, participate in them.

boo no stars there.. guess it is bugged on my server. Oh well time to check out guesting I suppose.

You didn’t see any vandalized sign posts? They were easy to spot on my server, simply follow the herd of players.

I really hope the event is broken, if this is how it’s supposed to be someone needs to be fired.

Also, if it is broken, it’s proof they need a public test realm.

Fiddlestyx.9714:

I really hope the event is broken, if this is how it’s supposed to be someone needs to be fired.

Also, if it is broken, it’s proof they need a public test realm.

What’s broken about it?

DarcShriek.5829:

jazzllanna.1278:

DarcShriek.5829:

jazzllanna.1278:

I am so confused as to what to do here. I went to wayfarer and I went to every star, lit every campfire, and picked up items off the fallen refuges to turn in. Sooooo.. is that it? Am I missing something to do with this because I did not feel like I accomplished anything.

Yes you are missing stuff. There are sign posts, start by the entrance to Diessa Plateau, fix the signs and follow them to each next sign. Along the way, you will find fallen refugees, go to them and take the momentos. Give these momentos to collectors at the camps. You may also find wounded refugees, assist them. Finally, there are new DEs, participate in them.

boo no stars there.. guess it is bugged on my server. Oh well time to check out guesting I suppose.

You didn’t see any vandalized sign posts? They were easy to spot on my server, simply follow the herd of players.

I did in wayfarer but not in the Disseau plateau area. But maybe that is coming later? Seems odd since the signs seemed to be coming from that way and pointing you towards the norn homeland. You would think if anything you would start in Disseau Platuea and then wayfarer would have been later.

Either broken or ANet is late. Most likely late since they tend to that but it is a close tie with broken,

What to do: Start at Horncall WP and travel the road up through Breakneck Pass heading towards Dolyak Pass WP. You want to repair all signs, relight campfires, pick up mementos from dead refugees (give to collector) and heal wounded refugees. There are events that pop up involving killing ice elementals for ice cubes. Once you do the pass once, switch to another alt and do it again. Once you get 75 points you will get the title and you need to make sure your email is clear and you may need to rezone or relog to get the ingame mail reward.

Aww see I never saw an event with ice elementals.

One is over by the dome. I think there is another by Crossroads Haven but don’t quote me on it. I could have the location wrong.

Broken on Eredon Terrace.
Mapped so many times it became a new gold sink.
And by broken i mean it hasn’t even started.

Had to guest on a server and “Abuse” the overflow, which seemed to work fine.

So this “living story” thing is like a quest that you can only start at a certain time and if you finish that part of it you have to wait till the next one starts? Well i guess that’s one way to make a content patch longer.

Here is a guide for those not sure what to do. http://dulfy.net/2013/01/29/gw2-living-story-refuge-volunteer-events-guide/

It isn’t a one time event I don’t think, likely lasting over a couple days. Diessa Plateau will be opened up later in the day