Guild Wars 2

So I’m not a mind reader, and sometimes it seems that being that would help immensely for pugging pvp. All too often it seems we 5 players all have our own strategies for how things should be done with zero communication through chat. Then, when things go downhill, the blaming game starts and I am amused how suddenly communication begins and it becomes obvious everyone had a different idea how things should proceed.

I try not to be part of the problem because I realize I am no PvP expert-pro-sunglass-scarf-wearing thief. My strategies/tactics I believe are the commonly accepted means for rotating points, when to bunker, watching for the back cap, etc… Of course (and most likely) I am wrong. So, I am asking those of you with excessive knowledge to list it here (and just maybe write a guide) for what to do. So, if you have any insights into the intricacies of knowing what to do and when to do it please share.

Some things I think I would like to here:

When to prioritize home vs far.
When to hold a point or let it go
Which point to move to next and what to avoid
Rotations
Points for kills vs capping (I just had a match where one guy said kills win matches not capping?!!?-news to me)
Anything else?

Thanks!

There was a recent thread on rotations that might help you out a bit.

Solstace’s comment in that thread is very apt. There are a lot of strategies that can be employed with success, but they generally contradict each other and will result in failure if your teammates are not on the same page.

When SoloQing, in general I find its best to stick to common rotation strategies to begin with unless something else was discussed and agreed upon pre-match. Beyond that, you need to be aware of what is going on around the map and always thinking about where you are most useful. Understand when your team has suddenly switched strategies (intentionally or not) and adjust accordingly. Communicate where enemies are (and how many) when you can. Communicate where you’re going and when you leave your capped point open. 1 player with thorough but concise (and non-condescending) communication can often ensure a victory if teammates are paying attention and making use of the info. I know this is very general, but there are more variables than I can get into with the time I have.