Easy way to implement GvG.
The problem with any rule based implementation of GvG as part of WvW – whether it be easy or hard – is that it goes against the principle of WvW. Meaning, the gameplay mode is what we make of it. All of us, together. We set the rules. When you start picking out 20 people to go fight against 20 other people in their own little instance, it’s no longer WvW. If it’s not observed in open WvW, it’s not going to be very fun for us together. There is no danger fighting in your own instance, no involvement, no excitement. You’re not part of the world anymore or the matchup.
If you want these types of instances then call it what it is because this antithesis to WvW already exist in the game. It’s Edge Of The Mists. Guilds can easily go there and have their GvGs in an instance that has next to zero impact on WvW.
The problem with any rule based implementation of GvG as part of WvW – whether it be easy or hard – is that it goes against the principle of WvW. Meaning, the gameplay mode is what we make of it. All of us, together. We set the rules. When you start picking out 20 people to go fight against 20 other people in their own little instance, it’s no longer WvW. If it’s not observed in open WvW, it’s not going to be very fun for us together. There is no danger fighting in your own instance, no involvement, no excitement. You’re not part of the world anymore or the matchup.
If you want these types of instances then call it what it is because this antithesis to WvW already exist in the game. It’s Edge Of The Mists. Guilds can easily go there and have their GvGs in an instance that has next to zero impact on WvW.
Indeed.
Eotm is a hassle, and conflicts with those that actually want to do Eotm…but Spvp’s foundation is better suited for what the OP is asking for: instancing, and group match making.
Trinity Of Our EU Lords [Kazo] Zudo Jason Betta
If they could use the arena area map from obsidian sanctum, make it its own instance, like a PvP arena but no amulets. Would allow for most of what is wanted. It would also allow for same sever GvGs, cross tier GvGs, and same tier GvGs,
“Stop ruining my game mode!”
- Anet
Maguuma – Predatory Instinct [HUNT]
Necromancer
Cool idea, but it’s not really WvW related.
How about, and just spitballing here, Anet sold instanced versions of OS to guilds like it was done with the old sPvP system. Anet makes money, guilds get to fight each other without crappy thieves interfering. Add a spectator mode and Blammo, a whole game mode Anet doesn’t have to curate that would do nothing but good for GW2.
I expect a 15% return on any profits made from my idea. Timestamped.