Guild Wars 2

So Roy, I just had a thought as I was re-reading about Revy, and in particular the way they are using the Mist so much, which gives several abilities a sort of stealthy, flash out of this world back in, type effect. For example, Sword #3. Anyways, it made me think about Thieves, and their dodge effect. They get a sort of stealthy dodge, so why not give Revy’s a Misty dodge effect?

I dunno, just a fluff idea I had.

Yeah, it would be cool and they have a model for it already.

+1 to this. Excellent idea.

I wish all classes had a unique dodge… Would help with visual ques in PVP (especially with Asura in the mix) and overall would just be more fun, so long as none of them were too flashy and overbearing.

I want my necro to turn into a shadow (like flashing Death shroud) when he rolls.

+10 iWanna

you mean similar to thief? uhm, I don’t like it so much.

sword 3 animation reminds me of vincent in advent children, just a little.

Roy Cronacher.1576:

Cool idea! I’ll think about it a bit and maybe try out some things.

Yay! I hope everything goes well, this would be amazing!

Roy Cronacher.1576:

Cool idea! I’ll think about it a bit and maybe try out some things.

I just hope it’s not exactly like thief’s ahah

Roy Cronacher.1576:

Cool idea! I’ll think about it a bit and maybe try out some things.

Ya could be added as one of the future utilities you will add to each legend so we can have actual customization wink wink :p

Zev.3407:

Roy Cronacher.1576:

Cool idea! I’ll think about it a bit and maybe try out some things.

Ya could be added as one of the future utilities you will add to each legend so we can have actual customization wink wink :p

uhm, but that would make our currently equipped legend more visible, so our actions predictable in wvw/pvp

Kidel.2057:

Roy Cronacher.1576:

Cool idea! I’ll think about it a bit and maybe try out some things.

I just hope it’s not exactly like thief’s ahah

I think it would look more like Riposting Shadows, or a dodging animation with the effects of skills like phase smash and surge of the mists.

Kidel.2057:

Zev.3407:

Roy Cronacher.1576:

Cool idea! I’ll think about it a bit and maybe try out some things.

Ya could be added as one of the future utilities you will add to each legend so we can have actual customization wink wink :p

uhm, but that would make our currently equipped legend more visible, so our actions predictable in wvw/pvp

Oh didnt realize he meant just normal dodge, my bad. but how would having more utilities make us more predictable? It would make us less predictable since they wouldnt know our exact skills, before we even use them(like they are now)

But lets not hijack the thread, because our normal dodge having a cool effect, would be awesome

you can swap legend even in pvp during the match

Roy Cronacher.1576:

Cool idea! I’ll think about it a bit and maybe try out some things.

Why can’t we have a Roy in the engi forum?

Roy Cronacher.1576:

Cool idea! I’ll think about it a bit and maybe try out some things.

If you dont mind me asking, who came up with thieves having a special dodge animation and why? It’s quite curious that this is unique to them I would like to know the thought process

I just hope it’s something more subliminal and not as visible as thief’s

Mist effect from hammer 3/staff 5 on a dodge plz hehe

It’d be great if all professions could have an awesome, themed dodge.

Shame.

Yes this should be for all professions, would be amazing!

mesmer and elementalist should look like a mini teleport.

“We’re happy to announce gemstore dodge skins!”

Vennyhedgie.5369:

“We’re happy to announce gemstore dodge skins!”

“I’m happy to announce I’m buying a gemstore dodge skin!”

+1 OP, thanks for sharing. And kudos to Roy for answering! I hadn’t thought of this but it’s a great idea. I always wondered why only Thieves get special dodge rolls, though adding effects to other professions may feel forced. I think it can fit great on the Rev.

I hope Geemcones out of his shell a little bit so we can talk him into a shadowy dodge roll for Necromancers next.

Gee, friend!

Roy, get Gee!

Roy Cronacher.1576:

Cool idea! I’ll think about it a bit and maybe try out some things.

Thank you very much Roy and thank you for looking into it. It just makes thematic sense for the Revy to have something similar considering how he/she is in and out of the mist frequently.

Roy is the man! Hope you find out man!

I do hope maybe the Revenant kinda just steps through the mists instead of rolling around on the ground like a peasant.

That…That would be cool. Like how the Old Hunter’s Bone in Bloodborne makes you briefly vanish while evading.

Stealth on a dodge? Thats even better than some misty effect. Imagine dat confusion from enemies.

great idea, a mist type dodge would be amazing.

Roy Cronacher.1576:

Tried it out and looks awesome. It won’t be out in time for the next beta weekend, but know that it’ll be coming.

WhaAaat?! Can you do that to Necromancer with the shroud shadow graphic?!?!

Since we’re all getting some fluff then on ele how about the ele turn into whatever element they are in. If I’m in Fire attunement then when I dodge I become engulfed in flames. If I’m in water I’m made of water etc..

Mesmer could have a blurry vision look

Rangers could be wrapped in leaves

Guardians glow white

You’re my hero ROY! Oh and thank you Loneworf Kai!

Roy Cronacher.1576:

Tried it out and looks awesome. It won’t be out in time for the next beta weekend, but know that it’ll be coming.

Roy Cronacher.1576:

Tried it out and looks awesome. It won’t be out in time for the next beta weekend, but know that it’ll be coming.

Can you share a vine or a screen?

Roy Cronacher.1576:

Cool idea! I’ll think about it a bit and maybe try out some things.

An actual “vanish in a puff of mist and reappear at the end of the dodge” effect would look so amazing.

Of course, i have no idea how difficult that could be to implement >.>

Roy Cronacher.1576:

Tried it out and looks awesome. It won’t be out in time for the next beta weekend, but know that it’ll be coming.

This guy right here.

Awesome Roy! That’s part of why I love my thief so much

Here’s a question… Can you record it and put it in a short YouTube video…? :P

Roy Cronacher.1576:

Tried it out and looks awesome. It won’t be out in time for the next beta weekend, but know that it’ll be coming.

That’s great!! Thanks for checking it out and putting it in!

Btw, if you ever decide to run for president, you’ve already got my vote!

uhohhotdog.3598:

Since we’re all getting some fluff then on ele how about the ele turn into whatever element they are in. If I’m in Fire attunement then when I dodge I become engulfed in flames. If I’m in water I’m made of water etc..

Mesmer could have a blurry vision look

Rangers could be wrapped in leaves

Guardians glow white

How does turning into rock help you dodge? The rest of them work, but not that one. Maybe turn to sand/dust?

Mesmers already have the necessary visuals from their sword2 ability.

Guardians could be shielded by a blue/white energy bubble, kind of like a Super Smash Bros block.

Warriors and Rangers shouldn’t have anything fancy, since they’re about physical prowess, rather than magic or trickery.

And I have no ideas for Engineers. A flashbang grenade goes off? A puff of smoke?

Roy Cronacher.1576:

Tried it out and looks awesome. It won’t be out in time for the next beta weekend, but know that it’ll be coming.

This is brillant. This adds a lot of visual distinction and appeal to all of your professions. Please, consider doing this to all of them.

Roy Cronacher.1576:

Tried it out and looks awesome. It won’t be out in time for the next beta weekend, but know that it’ll be coming.

HOLY SKRITT I’LL NAME MY SON AFTER YOU

Captain Unusual.9163:

uhohhotdog.3598:

Since we’re all getting some fluff then on ele how about the ele turn into whatever element they are in. If I’m in Fire attunement then when I dodge I become engulfed in flames. If I’m in water I’m made of water etc..

Mesmer could have a blurry vision look

Rangers could be wrapped in leaves

Guardians glow white

How does turning into rock help you dodge? The rest of them work, but not that one. Maybe turn to sand/dust?

Mesmers already have the necessary visuals from their sword2 ability.

Guardians could be shielded by a blue/white energy bubble, kind of like a Super Smash Bros block.

Warriors and Rangers shouldn’t have anything fancy, since they’re about physical prowess, rather than magic or trickery.

And I have no ideas for Engineers. A flashbang grenade goes off? A puff of smoke?

Warriors and guardians already have visual ques on “on dodge” trait effects, adding stuff to the dodge itself, imo, would be too much unnecessary clutter.

Also I dont think ALL classes should have a unique animation really, it makes sense for thieves and revenants, but how would a ranger or engineer for example have anything special to dodge. Magic classes are easier to come up with but classes with such reliance on physical stuff doesn’t make much sense to have fluff on dodge.

For every class that currently has the dodge fluff, it makes sense.

I could see ele getting a momentary mist form anim, but that might be too close to revs, and would require a smoother transition to and from mist to be animated (which is not necessarily a bad idea in itself)

Warrior, ranger and eng i don’t think any case could be made for. it just doesn’t fit.

Guard & necro… Both have obvious thematic graphics that could be used, but are they really appropriate to the class’s actual capabilities? If necro can dissolve in a blur of death magic and rematerialize, why can’t they blink? If guardian could transform into holy fire, why can they not use that as an offensive/utility capability?

Edit: with revs addition, i like that every armour tier now has one class with the special dodge. it doesn’t need to go beyond that, it’ll just take away some of the snowflakeness from the thing.

Narrrz.7532:

Edit: with revs addition, i like that every armour tier now has one class with the special dodge. it doesn’t need to go beyond that, it’ll just take away some of the snowflakeness from the thing.

Which light class has a special dodge? Only thief and now rev got it.

mesmer does too.
it’s not as obvious.

Guardian and Warrior have dodge effects via traits (light for Guardian’s heal and a small explosion for Warrior, that also gets a big red aura in Berserk mode).
Necro has Shroud aura while in shroud, plus on dodge marks via traits, and Ele has a lot of effects on dodge also via trait.
Engi, Mesmer and Ranger have no real graphical effects to apply to a dodge. I mean, you could add butterflies to Mesmer, but why? They don’t help you dodge.

Thief already has it to make the dodge look faster/agile, and it fits.