Guild Wars 2

Movement Animation
Ranger typically runs at normal speed with Bow on one hand. However, once a foe sees the player or the pet (even when not being hit), the animation changes to the ranger holding the bow with both hands. Instantly, we go into slow motion mode lagging behind the other party members.

We do not instantly recover to normal running speed despite killing the creature that spotted us. It would take more than 5 seconds before we exit this slow motion mode.

My assumption is that either this is a bug or its intentionally place in to prevent players from running away and skipping foes/contents. However, I have my opinions and hope that Arenanet can re-consider my proposal to remove this slow-motion animation totally, please refer to the following rational:

1. Arenanet needs to be more confident of their illustration team. Tyria is beautiful, I am sure only a minor group of players would want to skip through content to get their gears, but these players would still go back later to the contents they skipped earlier to enjoy it the way they love to. I think there is nothing wrong to it as its just how different players play differently.

2. My take opinion is for Arenanet to reconsider this “bug” or “system”. Do not plague the majority of the players with a slow motion bug while trying to restrain the minority.

An Example:
It is like the anti-farming code whereby it affects legit players more than intended.
I agree with Arenanet’s policy on enconomy control, but to be honest, I feel that slow motion movement control should not be done. Let us the adventurers/consumers have some freedom to decide how we want to roam in Tyria, don’t force it on us cause its really frustrating and disruptive for normal day to day players who honestly just want to embrace the beautiful landscapes.

So do consider my proposal to have the slow motion system removed.

Thank you.