Guild Wars 2

https://www.guildwars2.com/en/news/the-gates-of-maguuma-open-july-1/

Edit: ugh was so excited hit the wrong button b4 i made a comment lol.

It looks exciting, but aww, zephyr ships get destroyed? NOOO!

Edit 2: small typo

I’m already hyped for this. The sandstorm environmental effect looked incredible, can’t wait!

Looks like the zephs will no longer be returning
RIP

Sythus.2396:

I’m already hyped for this. The sandstorm environmental effect looked incredible, can’t wait!

agreed, those long coats everyone has been complaining about may come in very handy there haha.

Just the shot of the Zephyrite ships sailing through the sky was amazing, then kablamo! Really had a wtf moment lol. Looks interesting so far but haven’t seen enough to get hyped. Great teaser!

so, i think we finally gonna get new map to play:)

Hope we get capes too… crosses fingers

Scratch that off the list of things to complain about!

Sandstorm weather? Oh yeah!

Last content patches has been creative with implementing map mechanics into gameplay, so I hope this weather effect is put to good use to make the new map stand out from everything else in Tyria… in an interesting, fun way, of course.

Meh, the trailer didn’t look too interesting.

I gladly accept a new permanent zone though.

Farzo.8410:

Meh, the trailer didn’t look too interesting.

I gladly accept a new permanent zone though.

Is it gonna be a permanent zone?

the shot of the zephyr ships blowing up and then the shot of braham and his buddies was pretty weirdly put together. if you didn’t know who they are you’d think they blew up the ships

excited for a new map, but i hope it isn’t going to be all inquest because of that golem. i think they’re kind of a boring villain faction tbqh

Lot of new solo play too/no forced groups—fingers X’d

chronus.1326:

Farzo.8410:

Meh, the trailer didn’t look too interesting.

I gladly accept a new permanent zone though.

Is it gonna be a permanent zone?

Something will be permanent either way, new zone, new dungeon and so on.

Finally a trailer without Scarlet, I’m hyped. Happy to see new areas finally, just really hoping it will be better than Southsun (by that I mean, not a mini-zone with only a few events and enemy types).

Vol.7601:

Scratch that off the list of things to complain about!

Come on, there’s always “Just 1 map? RLY? What about ‘expansion size of content’?!” thing left :P

Lishtenbird.2814:

Vol.7601:

Scratch that off the list of things to complain about!

Come on, there’s always “Just 1 map? RLY? What about ‘expansion size of content’?!” thing left :P

“what the kitten anet where our are new classes?! and why we still doing LS?!?!!?”

What I’m hoping is that they make use of the sandstorm in the gameplay mechanics.

Lishtenbird.2814:

Vol.7601:

Scratch that off the list of things to complain about!

Come on, there’s always “Just 1 map? RLY? What about ‘expansion size of content’?!” thing left :P

chuckle

As I said in another thread:

Honestly, even if they gave us 6 zones out in Wastes, a dozen new story missions, a new JP per map, a new in game armor skin per tier, and 60 new DEs per zone, people would still kitten. It still wouldn’t be ‘good enough.’ Nothing ever is any more. Its all “me me me, more more more!”

Tiger Ashante.1792:

Sythus.2396:

I’m already hyped for this. The sandstorm environmental effect looked incredible, can’t wait!

agreed, those long coats everyone has been complaining about may come in very handy there haha.

Good thing my ranger has Mist Walker Armor, with Hood, so she’s settled for any sand storm!

Celtus.8456:

Finally a trailer without Scarlet, I’m hyped.

She’s piloting her giant devourer mount, you missed it.

Dezert Stormz.7248:

Tiger Ashante.1792:

Sythus.2396:

I’m already hyped for this. The sandstorm environmental effect looked incredible, can’t wait!

agreed, those long coats everyone has been complaining about may come in very handy there haha.

Good thing my ranger has Mist Walker Armor, with Hood, so she’s settled for any sand storm!

you sure are lucky…
my fancy niely polished metal plate armour will be full of dirt sand and scratches… : (

Sleazebag.9427:

the shot of the zephyr ships blowing up and then the shot of braham and his buddies was pretty weirdly put together. if you didn’t know who they are you’d think they blew up the ships

excited for a new map, but i hope it isn’t going to be all inquest because of that golem. i think they’re kind of a boring villain faction tbqh

I think the Inquest is quite an interesting villian faction, because they arent truly evil. But i also believe they wont be a major antagonist in LSS2, propably they only want to get their hands on that shiny dragon-power, but i dont think the Inquest would ever become an obedient servant of Mordremoth or another dragon. It is even possible that we will work together with the Inquest somedays if we share a goal with them…

Artasqweroldy.7458:

Sleazebag.9427:

the shot of the zephyr ships blowing up and then the shot of braham and his buddies was pretty weirdly put together. if you didn’t know who they are you’d think they blew up the ships

excited for a new map, but i hope it isn’t going to be all inquest because of that golem. i think they’re kind of a boring villain faction tbqh

I think the Inquest is quite an interesting villian faction, because they arent truly evil. But i also believe they wont be a major antagonist in LSS2, propably they only want to get their hands on that shiny dragon-power, but i dont think the Inquest would ever become an obedient servant of Mordremoth or another dragon. It is even possible that we will work together with the Inquest somedays if we share a goal with them…

FYI – Asurans are basic arrogance on legs. They believe they know what is best for everyone (doing the Asuran PS lines, you will see that). Even the Asuran governing Council is not white as the pure driven snow.

Personally, I would like to see a return of the Shining Blades to prominence, The White Mantle, the Mursat and ofc Glint.

I’m really hoping the Zephyrites do not get destroyed entirely here. From snippets of conversations i’ve heard at the Cliffs, the Zephyrites seem to be the new guardians/protectors of Glint’s legacy, replacing Dwarves in that regard and i hope they will play some major role in the LS2.

Here’s hoping.

I don’t know who’s gonna blow up the zephyrites, but those dudes are in trouble.

THIS is becoming personnal.

On the side note : Now taimi can finally figure out what’s in the crates.

Dusty Moon.4382:

Artasqweroldy.7458:

Sleazebag.9427:

the shot of the zephyr ships blowing up and then the shot of braham and his buddies was pretty weirdly put together. if you didn’t know who they are you’d think they blew up the ships

excited for a new map, but i hope it isn’t going to be all inquest because of that golem. i think they’re kind of a boring villain faction tbqh

I think the Inquest is quite an interesting villian faction, because they arent truly evil. But i also believe they wont be a major antagonist in LSS2, propably they only want to get their hands on that shiny dragon-power, but i dont think the Inquest would ever become an obedient servant of Mordremoth or another dragon. It is even possible that we will work together with the Inquest somedays if we share a goal with them…

FYI – Asurans are basic arrogance on legs. They believe they know what is best for everyone (doing the Asuran PS lines, you will see that). Even the Asuran governing Council is not white as the pure driven snow.

All my level 80s are Asuras, and yes, we do know wat is best for all these stupid T3 cultural+Sunrise Guardians… :P

#AsurasForWorldDomination

This looks awesome. New zones!!! YES YES YES !!!!

Artasqweroldy.7458:

Dusty Moon.4382:

Artasqweroldy.7458:

Sleazebag.9427:

the shot of the zephyr ships blowing up and then the shot of braham and his buddies was pretty weirdly put together. if you didn’t know who they are you’d think they blew up the ships

excited for a new map, but i hope it isn’t going to be all inquest because of that golem. i think they’re kind of a boring villain faction tbqh

I think the Inquest is quite an interesting villian faction, because they arent truly evil. But i also believe they wont be a major antagonist in LSS2, propably they only want to get their hands on that shiny dragon-power, but i dont think the Inquest would ever become an obedient servant of Mordremoth or another dragon. It is even possible that we will work together with the Inquest somedays if we share a goal with them…

FYI – Asurans are basic arrogance on legs. They believe they know what is best for everyone (doing the Asuran PS lines, you will see that). Even the Asuran governing Council is not white as the pure driven snow.

All my level 80s are Asuras, and yes, we do know wat is best for all these stupid T3 cultural+Sunrise Guardians… :P

#AsurasForWorldDomination

Someone else hear that noise? It sounds an awful lot like “Squish me! I’m short and can’t wear my shoes properly!”

Calys Teneb.7015:

Artasqweroldy.7458:

Dusty Moon.4382:

Artasqweroldy.7458:

Sleazebag.9427:

the shot of the zephyr ships blowing up and then the shot of braham and his buddies was pretty weirdly put together. if you didn’t know who they are you’d think they blew up the ships

excited for a new map, but i hope it isn’t going to be all inquest because of that golem. i think they’re kind of a boring villain faction tbqh

I think the Inquest is quite an interesting villian faction, because they arent truly evil. But i also believe they wont be a major antagonist in LSS2, propably they only want to get their hands on that shiny dragon-power, but i dont think the Inquest would ever become an obedient servant of Mordremoth or another dragon. It is even possible that we will work together with the Inquest somedays if we share a goal with them…

FYI – Asurans are basic arrogance on legs. They believe they know what is best for everyone (doing the Asuran PS lines, you will see that). Even the Asuran governing Council is not white as the pure driven snow.

All my level 80s are Asuras, and yes, we do know wat is best for all these stupid T3 cultural+Sunrise Guardians… :P

#AsurasForWorldDomination

Someone else hear that noise? It sounds an awful lot like “Squish me! I’m short and can’t wear my shoes properly!”

Yeah, but at least the rest of our clothes is properly covering everything…
#HumanFemalesToDumbToDressProperly

So how long do we get to have access to the magumma map. Because who knows if this will be permanent. Nothing good has been permanent.

Tiger Ashante.1792:

Personally, I would like to see a return of the Shining Blades to prominence, The White Mantle, the Mursat and ofc Glint.

I’m really hoping the Zephyrites do not get destroyed entirely here. From snippets of conversations i’ve heard at the Cliffs, the Zephyrites seem to be the new guardians/protectors of Glint’s legacy, replacing Dwarves in that regard and i hope they will play some major role in the LS2.

Here’s hoping.

Might become interesting if perhaps their role in preserving Glint’s legacy is the reason they’re being targeted.

Mosharn.8357:

So how long do we get to have access to the magumma map. Because who knows if this will be permanent. Nothing good has been permanent.

If you were slightly updated, you’d known that ArenaNet said that Living Story S2 will consist of Permanent content.

Meh. generic.

Wheres my loot?!

Fugdup.8052:

Mosharn.8357:

So how long do we get to have access to the magumma map. Because who knows if this will be permanent. Nothing good has been permanent.

If you were slightly updated, you’d known that ArenaNet said that Living Story S2 will consist of Permanent content.

They have said that alot about S1. Look at it now.

Artasqweroldy.7458:

Calys Teneb.7015:

Artasqweroldy.7458:

Dusty Moon.4382:

Artasqweroldy.7458:

Sleazebag.9427:

the shot of the zephyr ships blowing up and then the shot of braham and his buddies was pretty weirdly put together. if you didn’t know who they are you’d think they blew up the ships

excited for a new map, but i hope it isn’t going to be all inquest because of that golem. i think they’re kind of a boring villain faction tbqh

I think the Inquest is quite an interesting villian faction, because they arent truly evil. But i also believe they wont be a major antagonist in LSS2, propably they only want to get their hands on that shiny dragon-power, but i dont think the Inquest would ever become an obedient servant of Mordremoth or another dragon. It is even possible that we will work together with the Inquest somedays if we share a goal with them…

FYI – Asurans are basic arrogance on legs. They believe they know what is best for everyone (doing the Asuran PS lines, you will see that). Even the Asuran governing Council is not white as the pure driven snow.

All my level 80s are Asuras, and yes, we do know wat is best for all these stupid T3 cultural+Sunrise Guardians… :P

#AsurasForWorldDomination

Someone else hear that noise? It sounds an awful lot like “Squish me! I’m short and can’t wear my shoes properly!”

Yeah, but at least the rest of our clothes is properly covering everything…
#HumanFemalesToDumbToDressProperly

(You recognize this is all in jest I hope)

Listen, Anklebiter -I mean “esteemed Asura friend,” I’ve been to Rata Sum. I’ve seen how the Asura operate, even if I don’t understand it. But it’s ok, because Asurans don’t understand it either. And this is why the rest of the world recognizes that there’s better than a fifty percent chance that you’re going to blow yourselves to extinction long before you ever become an actual threat.

Watchin them stick it to the Inquest was all I needed to see. Braham hitting that golem 300 style was awesome.

Excited for this. More excited than I have been for LS in a long time.

Also, more Taimi please! My favorite GW character by leaps and bounds!

the kitten !! Braham hitting golem with MACE jump?

GUARDIAN WILL GET NEW SKILLL , or so i hope :<

I guess this is the announcement that the cliffs event wont be back next year then?

Galespark.7835:

Tiger Ashante.1792:

Personally, I would like to see a return of the Shining Blades to prominence, The White Mantle, the Mursat and ofc Glint.

I’m really hoping the Zephyrites do not get destroyed entirely here. From snippets of conversations i’ve heard at the Cliffs, the Zephyrites seem to be the new guardians/protectors of Glint’s legacy, replacing Dwarves in that regard and i hope they will play some major role in the LS2.

Here’s hoping.

Might become interesting if perhaps their role in preserving Glint’s legacy is the reason they’re being targeted.

It’s funny but that’s exactly what i was thinking. I mean if that don’t pan out, why would they put all them hints about Glint at Cliffs? The fact that Zephyrites are being attacked and hints that they may even be from Cantha, the possibilities are endless ugh oh.

Crystal Desert, here we come!

Mosharn.8357:

Fugdup.8052:

Mosharn.8357:

So how long do we get to have access to the magumma map. Because who knows if this will be permanent. Nothing good has been permanent.

If you were slightly updated, you’d known that ArenaNet said that Living Story S2 will consist of Permanent content.

They have said that alot about S1. Look at it now.

No… no they didn’t. They said there would be a permanent affect, parts left over but not all necessarily playable content, though some of it is playable regardless.

Brahams home town, the destroyed tower, the new fractals, southsun, the revamp of southsun, the new TA dungeon path, the ruined clockwork test site, and destroyed LA. In fact there wasn’t a single portion of the story arc except the festivals that didn’t leave something permanent behind.

As for season two, they already stated what method the content will be repeatable. All content from S2 will be presented in the same form as your personal story, as a section in your journal. Except come season two, it will all be repeatable from that same journal. And eventually, all the content from season one will be retrofitted to also be repeatable from the journal, so your doomsaying is pretty much completely unjustified in every case.

Menzies The Heretic.3415:

Crystal Desert, here we come!

“The Crystal Desert is a GRASSY region south of the Blazeridge Mountains.” – From the wiki.

So the desert you see in the trailer is Maguuma Wastes (Parts of the Maguuma Jungle is dried out).

Alot has changed since Gw1

Maguuma wastes looked like that in GW, devours and all.

I always thought that when they added new permanent maps that it would be accompanied by other new features, whether they be new weapons/dungeons/armours/level caps/items/scavenger hunts etc. etc.
Whilst I don’t see this new map as an indication of any of the above, its nice to have a bit of anticipation as to permanent content for a change.
I think new zones has been high on a lot of peoples’ ‘want lists’ so I’m sure this update is gonna make a lot of people happy.
Can’t wait to get in there!

People complaining about the lack of content should look at other games, WoW in particular. In fact, if you were to go on the forums and ask what has changed (after quitting for 8 months) they assume you are a troll, because literally nothing has changed content wise for over 8 months.

People are just spoiled rotten.

my personal bets and analiss of the trailer:
- the strange cargo that Taimi detected in the festival are bombs that were put there by aetherblades.
- The trailer shows clearly a new area. But i think it is just the west-south corner of the brisban map. Hopefully im wrong and they add a new entire map, but i thing that on 1st july, we’ll just see a small corner of a present map (I mean, the patch it is called the door of Maguuma, right? the door is before entering the place…)
- I see inquest golem and mother devourer with their childs… new bosses or just random foes? i expect it will be the second.
- Sand storms! cool. may be just decoration or who knows, maybe some kind of gameplay attached to it. Eather way, i like it.
- It seems that the new journal has made more room for better iterations with cinematics, npcs, biconics, etc. Love it.

So… Im hyped and i want to play it XD. I dont expect too much specially, but to me new exploring things are the best gife they can send me, so im ready.

munkiman.3068:

Maguuma wastes looked like that in GW, devours and all.

This is most likely the area called Dry Top

http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Dry_Top

Please let there be still dinosaurs!

Also if only the Tengu finally got themselves together from having a city invaded right next to them and they’d step outside their walls. A player can dream, right?

ZilentNight.5089:

munkiman.3068:

Maguuma wastes looked like that in GW, devours and all.

This is most likely the area called Dry Top

http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Dry_Top

Makes sense.

Although I was expecting more of something like The Falls.

http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/The_Falls

We have way too many brown dust maps already.