Guild Wars 2

With December upon us the holiday season begins both in game and real life. For some of us this time of year is when we begin to think more about others rather than ourselves. In my opinion it should be a time of peace, understanding, love, and giving. So I’d like to offer a suggestion to the GW2 community for the coming month.

Let’s start here in the forums. Be open and understanding of each other’s thoughts and opinions. We don’t have too agree, but is it really necessary to flame and troll those we disagree with? Let’s try to type less anger, hate, and name calling. Take a breath and moment before you type. This is really not the time of year for such behavior.

Some in game thoughts and suggestions. Remember that we were all “newbs” once. Lend your fellow players a hand. See someone struggling with a few mobs? Give them a hand. Player downed nearby? Rezz them. Somebody asking a question in chat? If you know the answer give it without being a “noob” about it. Wander the maps offering help when you can. Instead of sitting for hours “LFG”, you could just help a less experienced player. You might make a new friend in the process, and in the long run those you help will gain more experience and be able to run higher level content.

In closing I’d like to say this is simply food for thought. I am in no way telling you how to act; do as you wish. I am just suggesting that you give it some consideration.
I leave you with a quote from the Dalai Lama:
“The planet does not need more successful people. The planet desperately needs more peacemakers, healers, restorers, storytellers and lovers of all kinds.”

I’d like to wish my guildmates, the Anet staff, and everyone else here on the forums and in game a happy holiday season and happy wintersday. Be well all.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/f0i3lhs547vo4bz/NymXmas2010.jpg
A Wintersday pic from days of yore

This type of thread has less merit than a flaming thread. Just saying.

Sorry Bornthisway, I disagree with you. I think FGreenOak is very right. You know, there is nothing wrong with him encouraging people to help one another and have fun doing it. In fact, I agree with him totally. I have met some wonderful people and made great friends by helping those around me. I have seen some struggling Tyrian made more confident simply by encouraging them. And my BF and I spent over and hour rezing people during the halloween Event in the crypt, making it just a tad easier for those who wanted to do the events but were lower level or not as skilled. It was awesome. I don’t see the point in name calling or flaming or a lot of the negative things that happen both in game and on this forum.

SO, for those of you who read this… Happy Winter’s Day. I am going to be doing exactly as FGreenOak suggests… and would encourage everyone to give it a try. It can’t HURT, can it?

FGreenOak – thank you for this, I agree completely. I hadn’t come across that quote from the Dalai Lama before, but it is so true.

So a very Happy Wintersday to all from me and my little clan of GW2 adventurers…

By the way – I love the picture from GW1, very fond memories. The Shining Blade costume was one of my favourites too.

Well said, FGreenOak! Wintersday is almost over, but I think this applies to all times of the year.

I get more pleasure from helping others than from criticizing them. Coming out of my shell and meeting people in-game has been much more satisfying than running around by myself and ignoring everyone.

I CAN’T run by someone without rezzing them!

Love the Dalai Lama quote. It is so true. I think this world needs more compassion.

@Kiteisa, thank you and your boyfriend for being such friendly, selfless gamers!

Bravo, FGreenOak! Absolutely agreed!