Guild Wars 2

So first let me start by saying I love the game so far. To me a big part of any game is how visually engaging it is, and I have to say, this is about as good as it gets in that department. The art is really exquisite. That’s also one of the reasons I like MMO’s, the depth of the world and how it is visually presented. Heck, I bought myself an HP ZR30w just to play this in high res glory .

That being said, I find myself with less things to do as time goes by after hitting 80. The fact that I am currently guild-less probably does not help but still, I feel like I am missing out on stuff to do. Can you guys share a bit of what you are currently occupied after hitting 80 or what goals one can set to do? Other than PvP and the legendary weapons, I don’t see much else on the table right now.

To me, a very large reason I got hooked on MMO’s is the extremely complex task that requires group work (don’t mind solo either) and takes weeks to complete to get your coveted reward. What stuff is out there that can fit that criteria? I want to be able to run around with something on me that is indicative of my efforts on the game and well, just looks cool (like a legendary). I don’t care if it is really stronger or not than other weapons in the spirit of balance which I think is great, but I do care that it is unique and stands out (again, I am obsessed with “visually rewarding”). Any special armor sets out there that are really worth it?

I play an elementalist main on Ferguson’s Crossing.

I would say not being in a guild is a big mistake. Playing this game solo is EXTREMELY boring. The game really doesn’t do very well at encouraging social behavior through it’s “public quests” just because of how simple/quick/easy they are. So you won’t have those moments of meeting someone new through some really tough encounter where you had awesome teamwork together.

I would just highly suggest getting into a guild and try to get involved in WvW or Dungeons to give you something else to do.

As for your last paragraph, I think Legendaries are the only thing that match that description.

More Dungeons!~

Well, here are my suggestions for you:

1. Get a guild or start a guild. Make friends — even just having someone to talk to will make your experience far more enjoyable. But if you can get guildies who have the same goals in mind as you, that will make your experience so much better and long-lasting.

2. Set your sights on a particular dungeon set/combo. Look at my first screenshot, find the red mark on the map. Go there and preview all of the dungeon armors. Mix and match, find a combo you like. I ended up with the following set (picture 2) after a few weeks of (oddly enough enjoyable) grinding. So worth it to me.

3. Check out WvW, actively participate in it. As much as I don’t like free server transfers, if you’re not getting an enjoyable experience out of WvW, transfer to a different server. I know I’d not only welcome you to Darkhaven, but I’d also invite you to my very, very small guild where we could chill and do fun stuff together (seriously, if you’re interested, I’d totally do that).

4. If you can get into WvW, start learning optimum strategies — and make a name for yourself! Learn how far Trebuchets can reach, find awesome places to set them up in order to siege towers/keeps on each map. After you’ve done these, starting pursuing the Commander title, so you can play a huge role in your server’s WvW. This may not make you look cooler, but all the newer players (and most of the pros) will start following what you say. If you learned good strategies, you could then really make a difference. WvW alone could provide you with loads of fun.

5. Do the obvious, max all crafting professions, do 100% map completion, do each dungeon story and all paths 1 time, do all of the jumping puzzles. Experience what this game has to offer.

6. After all of this, you should have a great deal of money and resources. Start putting those towards a Legendary. Legendaries don’t just look cool, they give effects to your skills and your character (e.g. auras around your character, things like that). You will really stand out, and look really awesome if you can get one of these.

That’s how I’ve kept myself playing and entertained.

Thanks a lot for sharing guys. I guess number 1 is get a guild… The dynamic event downside is people don’t tend to be as chatty and are just running around solo. I will check the dungeon sets tonight.

Arius, thanks for the detailed post and offer. Have some friends on current server so if I can’t do anything meaningful there I might just jump over.