Guild Wars 2

Heya guys,

I’m fairly new to GW2 (been playing a few weeks) and I feel I’d like to try some of the living world, since the new one just dropped.

1) I’d like some info on the living world quests. Is there a certain level that you must be to play them (or play them well), or can you go in at any time and it levels with you?
2) Does it matter terribly if I jump in at the current story or should I REALLY pay gems and play the previous installments first?
3) If I do feel like paying gems to go back and play previous installments, is there a way to buy gems for other people (so I can unlock the story for my wife as well to play together.)
4) What exactly are the living world story installments like? Does it unlock new map areas (and if so, do they always stay open for you)? Are they just new areas with quests and instances to follow, is it something new? Are they able to be played solo, or do you need help?

Any info would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!

1) Living Story is only for lvl 80.

2) Depends on if you want the full story or not. You can also read up on the story until now on the wiki (http://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Living_World_season_1 and http://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Living_World_season_2 )

3) If you have access to gem-cards in your country you can buy a couple of those. Otherwise you could also send gold to your wife and have her use the gold to gem trading in order to get gems that way.

4) The new maps and such unlocks for everyone, regardless if you have the story part or not. The story missions themselves are usually in instances, which can be done solo or in group.

Thank you so much.

2/3) If you just want to play the previous episodes, anyone who has them unlocked can take you through them. You won’t get the rewards, but you’ll see the story.