So what is rule #1 on any MMO forum? Do not Feed the trolls. Rule #2 is complain.
So I want to turn this forum on its head and speak to what is going right about WvWvW. We all know the problems. In fact several of the issues were addressed in day 1.
But let’s reflect on what is actually working in WvWvW.
1) We do have siege that DOES change the way you look at the game and they all have their uses.
2) You can acquire siege using multiple methods (silver/gold, JP, and Badges)
3) You can upgrade the siege to be more powerful.
4) Most if not all of the camps, towers, keeps (and castle) has been meticulously designed to be defensible, but not invulnerable. There has been a lot of thought put into every terrain piece, be it hill, wall, or water.
5) Supply can be used, but upgrades must be from Dolyaks. I know that you may disagree, but it does force people to escort them which does create smaller “group” moments.
6) The zerg on zerg when hitting a tower can feel massive and ultimately chaotic. That is what battle should be. The ebb and flow can be exciting to watch.
7) Turning the tide at the last line of defense is exhilarating (or barely squeaking out a victory).
8) Upgrading supply at camps helps. So does the Dolyak Guards in EB.
9) Upgrading fortifications and offensive weapons at towers, keeps, and Castle help in defense.
10) Upgrading to have a way point at keeps is amazing. Being able to teleport during a very narrow window once every 3 minutes is also amazing.
11) No cost to teleporting using waypoints (my pocketbook thanks you).
12) Mystic Forges in your BL and in Stone Mist.
13) Banks at upgrade keeps/castle
14) Trading Post at entrance to BLs.
15) Connections to Lions Arch and every Battle Land at starting area.
16) Multiple Exits from every starting area (3)
17) Multiple ways to hit an objective.
18) Strategy layers on strategy layers that have been developed over the last few months.
Those are a few random thoughts. But with Valentines Day in the air, I wanted to share the love. I did not want you guys at A-Net to go the way of Floyd from The Guild, Season 6. (Shameless Plug: I was the Extra in the bright blue shirt at the end of the last episode)