Guild Wars 2

I feel that GW2 really could use more storytelling in the world, but maybe I’m wrong and I just missed most of it. I play the game since release, but hmm… there must be some decent stories, no?

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1.) post your favourite lore-event/moment. Events which tell a nice small story or even bigger epic stories. Or just npcs who tell you something awesome you still haven’t forgot.

2.) what’s your point of view about lore in GW2s world? What could be improved and what is awesome as it is?

I like the event chain which leads into taking down Ulgoth, and also the fight against the Ogres in the Field of Ruin.

What’s cool in GW2 is the dark undertone to lore and the dungeons – there’s some seriously twisted stuff there like that Inquest dudes Dragon research, and Baelfire turning himself into a god, and all of the Orr stuff and Jormah/Kralk stuff.

However I think GW2 focuses too much on being funny and cutesie, which boxes of fun and celebrations and toymakers all of the time.

This world should be dark and dangerous – humanity lives in 2 cities, the Norn have been driven South, the Charr are struggling against the Dragonbrand and Flame Legion and the Sylvari are having a civil war. The world doesn’t reflect the actual lore we are told which is a big shame I think.

hollowcrown.4872:

However I think GW2 focuses too much on being funny and cutesie, which boxes of fun and celebrations and toymakers all of the time.

This world should be dark and dangerous – humanity lives in 2 cities, the Norn have been driven South, the Charr are struggling against the Dragonbrand and Flame Legion and the Sylvari are having a civil war. The world doesn’t reflect the actual lore we are told which is a big shame I think.

I totally agree with you. I’d like things to get a little more… intense. The biggest thing I find hard to swallow in GW2 is how casually people are acting. There are massive Elder Dragons that are spreading influence around the world. Their champions, other monsters, and psychotic lettuce ladies are all bringing chaos and destruction to the world.

“Oh hey! We’re human! Let’s go party! Sure, we’re a diminishing race in the grand scheme, but whatever!”

Maybe I’m off on that, but that’s what I’ve gathered from the game this past year. Maybe I’m expecting things to be a bit more focused and hyped up? Or perhaps I’m expecting things to be absolutely pandemonium with fear and loathing on Tyria? I’d just think there would be more of a sensation of chaos, struggle, and destruction at a time like this. Things seem a little too peaceful in-game and I think it’s because of the lightened mood from the party stuff.

Or I’m expecting too much. Maybe the Searing is still ‘seared’ into my brain. ;-)

hollowcrown.4872:

This world should be dark and dangerous – humanity lives in 2 cities, the Norn have been driven South, the Charr are struggling against the Dragonbrand and Flame Legion and the Sylvari are having a civil war. The world doesn’t reflect the actual lore we are told which is a big shame I think.

I think this is a great suggestion, I didn’t think about it before but now that you mention it… hell yeah you’re right. Thanks for the contribution

PS: is there lore about Baelfire outside of the dungeon too? Haven’t done all of that zone yet. Hah, played since release and only have about 70% of the world fully explored yet.

I also think a lot of plot threads should be delved into more.

Stuff in the personal story and dungeons like the White Mantle, Cadeceus, research on Dragons, Baelfire etc. just seemed to get brought up a lot of time and then abandoned. I want more godkitten it!

But yeah…darker tone please…the world is collapsing around the races of Tyria, humans are nearly extinct, Sylvari are in civil war, Inquest trying to take over the Elder Dragons…can we please have this reflected in the world?

hollowcrown.4872:

I also think a lot of plot threads should be delved into more.

Stuff in the personal story and dungeons like the White Mantle, Cadeceus, research on Dragons, Baelfire etc. just seemed to get brought up a lot of time and then abandoned. I want more godkitten it!

I wonder if “Destiny’s Edge looking for more – Rytlock went missing” is one new thing to do in the open world, or just a joke.

http://i.imgur.com/UyJAXw0.jpg

It would be nice if sidestories would show up to learn to know more of our beloved characters.

The fight against Bria the Necromancer in the Iron marches. Great supporting characters, great villain, really fun fight mechanics, and some incredible voice work.

Just disappointed that it is yet another event that proceeds exactly the same whether or not you succeed or fail. No events should have been made like this, yet the majority are.

Anything Asura. They are pretty entertaining

being specific though, I guess I could say that meatoberfest is pretty awesome.