Guild Wars 2

So I was watching the AngryJoe interview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sG5oUKqbIVM
And although Colin says there will be including a recap, after watching the demo story instance https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=010AedkzQiY I’m not fully sure what we’ve seen (admittedly a small and abridge version) is a good indication of providing much of a recap.
Since I’ve been playing since just after launch I don’t really need to have a recap, but I do feel that this might act as a barrier or entry to new or returning players, which might turn them away or make the experience less enjoyable. I really think ANet needs to consider just how easily new or returning players will be able to pick up the lore in-game (i.e. not have to google or go to the wiki to know who the biconics are).

I’ve always liked the idea of a lore journal myself (although ANet hasn’t said anything for or against). I just hoped It’s something more than some bad expository dialogue.