Guild Wars 2

Hello,

I was thinking about returning to GW2 and had a couple questions I’m hoping some people will help me with. I stopped playing about a month after fractals were released (for multiple reasons I don’t feel like getting into atm).

1) Does WvW still have really bad loading time when there is a zerg group in the area?
2) Do fractals still give an advantage in WvW (better stats). If so, is getting geared up in fractals a grindfest?

Other then that, any advice on major changes, or things I should be doing after my long hiatus would be appreciated.

Thanks

Kabbal.2819:

Hello,

I was thinking about returning to GW2 and had a couple questions I’m hoping some people will help me with. I stopped playing about a month after fractals were released (for multiple reasons I don’t feel like getting into atm).

1) Does WvW still have really bad loading time when there is a zerg group in the area?
2) Do fractals still give an advantage in WvW (better stats). If so, is getting geared up in fractals a grindfest?

Other then that, any advice on major changes, or things I should be doing after my long hiatus would be appreciated.

Thanks

Fotm never gave any stat gear. If you’re talking about ascended, then yes, it’s a grindfest.

If I remember correctly, it’s like 500g for a whole light set, 250-350g for the medium/heavy and I’m unsure of the weapons. That price doesn’t include leveling up the craft it requires.

The stat difference between ascended and exotic is +5%.

1) there is no concrete anwer to that – I never experienced this, but there have been optimisations since fractals first launched, so you may be OK.

2) if you mean does Ascended stats exist? Yes across jewellry, armour and weapons. They are now gained from boss drops and crafting, so it’s not really fractal dependant anymore. The stat difference is so marginal it will never give an advantage in wvw. Some of it can be very grindy, but it’s lack of essential need counters that.

Beyond that, a LOT has changed since the end of 2012. 2 seasons of stories in pve, a new wvw, a really good pvp reward track, new wardrobe systems, overhauls to trait system, re-balances amongst many other things.

Thanks for the responses, just logged in and overwhelmed. I had 4 80s when I stopped and favored the thief. Might start a mesmer and level up getting used to things again.

Good luck!

Boy did you take a bad week to try to get back to WvW

Lag with large zerg fights is much better than long time ago, there are spikes sometimes but not as terrible. They lowered population per map because their servers could not handle the stress.

aspirine.6852:

Boy did you take a bad week to try to get back to WvW

Lag with large zerg fights is much better than long time ago, there are spikes sometimes but not as terrible. They lowered population per map because their servers could not handle the stress.

I’ll be focusing on PVE to start, trying to get familiar with things. My bags are loaded with tons of crafting gear and other things (which I can’t remember how to use haha).

As long as player rendering times in WvW isn’t 20-30 secs, I’ll be happy.

Go stormbluff!…?