The real christmas gift is...
You misunderstand Ascended gear. It was simply the introduction of vertical progression to the game. They said the power curve would be low, but they never said it would stop. So, sadly, you won’t get your wish for Christmas. We will still be grinding out the power creep which they said would probably be carried forward through infusions to ascended gear. Nothing has changed with ascended armor; the grind will still be the same, and people will still complain, until they remove vertical progression from the game.
…finally leaving all the whining about ascended gear behind. In few days all of the ascended equipment will be out, and in few weeks this debate will finally start to slow down and disappear for good.
I’m sure people will find something else to complain about, but for now i wish they released all the ascended equip at once, so that people didn’t feel like needing to complain and repeat themselves every few months.
^This.
They did say that they did not see the need for more tiers of gear though. The power curve will happen through infusions. Once they hit ascended infusions, even that should stop.
You misunderstand Ascended gear. It was simply the introduction of vertical progression to the game. They said the power curve would be low, but they never said it would stop. So, sadly, you won’t get your wish for Christmas. We will still be grinding out the power creep which they said would probably be carried forward through infusions to ascended gear. Nothing has changed with ascended armor; the grind will still be the same, and people will still complain, until they remove vertical progression from the game.
I think they’ll just aim for legendary armor/trinkets after this.
They did say that they did not see the need for more tiers of gear though. The power curve will happen through infusions. Once they hit ascended infusions, even that should stop.
What they actually said in the AMA was “we will have vertical progression moving forward with the focus on zero grind and a very low power curve.” (Chris W)
We will have VP in the game according to Anet. And, we will have it until and unless they change their mind and remove it
The real christmas gift is… hopefully the promised legendary weapons and other legendary items added on the 24th. They have been announced half a year ago for 2013. Precursors have likely been postponed, but no word so far on the other high anticipated items…
I like the additions for the 10th, it looks like one of the better updates since release, but this is no christmas gift, since we don’t have christmas yet…
They did say that they did not see the need for more tiers of gear though. The power curve will happen through infusions. Once they hit ascended infusions, even that should stop.
What they actually said in the AMA was “we will have vertical progression moving forward with the focus on zero grind and a very low power curve.” (Chris W)
We will have VP in the game according to Anet. And, we will have it until and unless they change their mind and remove it
Yes, but Colin has also said that they do not see a need [at this time] for any more tiers of gear. They are happy with what they have now. Obviously they made no promise to not add any more tiers, but considering the reaction to ascended, I don’t think they would go that route anytime soon.
Look back through the forum history and you will see that the complaining has been going on since the game launched, mostly by the same people.
If you think these forum wars are about ascended gear you are very naive to the ways of internet marketing.
…finally leaving all the whining about ascended gear behind. In few days all of the ascended equipment will be out, and in few weeks this debate will finally start to slow down and disappear for good.
I’m sure people will find something else to complain about, but for now i wish they released all the ascended equip at once, so that people didn’t feel like needing to complain and repeat themselves every few months.
And ANet never pushed players into a gear treadmill EVAR AGAIN!
THEEEE END!
/end sarcasm
Seriously, though, I’m sure you will see this quiet down. That happens when players leave. That’s why I don’t discuss grievances about WoW on their forums anymore.
You misunderstand Ascended gear. It was simply the introduction of vertical progression to the game. They said the power curve would be low, but they never said it would stop. So, sadly, you won’t get your wish for Christmas. We will still be grinding out the power creep which they said would probably be carried forward through infusions to ascended gear. Nothing has changed with ascended armor; the grind will still be the same, and people will still complain, until they remove vertical progression from the game.
I think they’ll just aim for legendary armor/trinkets after this.
Not sure if there much of a point for legendary trinkets as things are now trinkets do not effect how your heroes looks unless they do add in some effects but that may be an over lode of small things all going on at once. But its a funny idea your hero being cove with crazy bright trinkets earrings rings etc..
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In an interview made by Matt Visual, a dev (I forgot his name) said that they will include legendary trinkets and armor later, they will start by adding only a type of trinket like back piece or rings.
(and the other 8 elite specs maxed too)
In an interview made by Matt Visual, a dev (I forgot his name) said that they will include legendary trinkets and armor later, they will start by adding only a type of trinket like back piece or rings.
Colin @ PAX of this year.
Colin has posted on the forums, in the last month or so that precursor crafting and the legendary trinket may end up pushed out until next year. They were at risk of not making their end of the year due dates, but I have not seen anything further regarding these.
Not sure if there much of a point for legendary trinkets as things are now trinkets do not effect how your heroes looks unless they do add in some effects but that may be an over lode of small things all going on at once. But its a funny idea your hero being cove with crazy bright trinkets earrings rings etc..
Well, i think they might be a thing just for the free stat change at will, no need for fancy effects
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Well, i think they might be a thing just for the free stat change at will, no need for fancy effects
Yup.
I would go for it only for that mechanic. You will be pretty much getting every single ascended trinket at the same time.
(and the other 8 elite specs maxed too)
and finally people starts debating/complaining about something new?
seems legit
and finally people starts debating/complaining about something new?
seems legit
Nothing stop them of making new gear with improved aesthetic/effects but with the same status.
The top gear you could get in GW1 in the 1st year in the same you can get now, why it would be different here?
(and the other 8 elite specs maxed too)
and finally people starts debating/complaining about something new?
seems legitNothing stop them of making new gear with improved aesthetic/effects but with the same status.
The top gear you could get in GW1 in the 1st year in the same you can get now, why it would be different here?
That was the question we asked in November 2012. We got answered that GW1 gear system was stale, and VP is in GW2 to stay.
If you think it will end with ascended you are naive.
Remember, remember, 15th of November
and finally people starts debating/complaining about something new?
seems legitNothing stop them of making new gear with improved aesthetic/effects but with the same status.
The top gear you could get in GW1 in the 1st year in the same you can get now, why it would be different here?
That was the question we asked in November 2012. We got answered that GW1 gear system was stale, and VP is in GW2 to stay.
If you think it will end with ascended you are naive.
Then don’t bother with ascended and just go straight for legendary. They has said time and again that legendaries will always be on par with whatever the top of the ladder is. And now, they even have stat swapping at will outside of battle.
Look back through the forum history and you will see that the complaining has been going on since the game launched, mostly by the same people.
If you think these forum wars are about ascended gear you are very naive to the ways of internet marketing.
No. I went back and did that. I read through several months of the first posts.
You will find that a lot of the people who were complaining they had nothing to do at endgame aren’t around any more. Adding ascended gear didn’t keep them nor bring them back.
You’ll see people defending the easy gear plateau. Sadly, a lot of those names are no longer seen on the forums either.
You’ll see players like me who were defending the easy gear plateau we were told was going to be in the game, who have gone from being some of GW2’s most ardent defenders to GW2’s most disappointed players and frequent complainers.
It’s not the same people, and the argument has done a 180 from “Why isn’t GW2 like other MMOS” vs. “They said it wasn’t going to be” to “Why is GW2 increasingly just like other MMOS” vs. “What they said is old and no longer relevant.”
Then don’t bother with ascended and just go straight for legendary. They has said time and again that legendaries will always be on par with whatever the top of the ladder is. And now, they even have stat swapping at will outside of battle.
So avoid a grind by doing a steeper grind?
So after Ascended what’s to come? Divine?