Guild Wars 2

CrossedHorse.4261:

Plus, you can dodge and jump! It’s true that if you don’t like other MMOs you will love GW2.

How could I have missed that one?! I’ve added it to the list. Dodging becomes a major part of battle and makes it fun and satisfying to pull off.

Vayne.8563:

I’ve been playing since the very first beta and this is still my favorite MMO of all time. The shine does wear off at some point and you start to see the flaws (there are plenty) but it doesn’t change the fact that there’s nowhere to go from here. There’s no better MMO for my play style. This game suits me perfectly…or nearly perfectly anyway.

Hope you get as much pleasure out of playing this game as I have in the many thousands of hours I’ve put into it.

You know, I’d not considered “favourite MMO” but in fact I might find myself reaching the same conclusion. There were always gripes that I had with other MMOs that in my opinion GW2 has “solved” for me. We’ll see where this goes when I unearth the less lovable aspects of the game. I’ve already hit level 80 on one character, so I’m now working on another

Thanks! Yes, it’s true it’s a larger map. I hadn’t considered that. The Norn area is somewhat smaller as you say so you do tend to run in to other players there.

Glad the game’s consistent

I started playing on December 7th 2013 and have been thoroughly hooked since. I’ve kept a log of what I love about GW2 compared to my experiences with other MMOs; I played Anarchy Online a LOT and WoW a bit, plus a LOT of a lesser-known game called Eternal Lands.

So, without further ado:

• No-subscription model – it’s what made me buy this game in the first place; had it been subscription oriented I wouldn’t have purchased

• Resetting characters – you can reset and try new things so easily and quickly which is really pleasing and keeps you motivated to play – you haven’t the burden of “if I choose this path with my traits will I permanently ruin my chances of an effective char/build”

• Access to armor – decent lvl 80 armor is relatively accessible and not out of reach for all but the hardcores; though Ascended is there for those who want it!

• Alternative currencies (laurels, dungeon coins etc) enable you access to great items

• Lovely maps – from Avatar to Steampunk

• Graphics are good

• Plenty to do – every area has dynamic local and world events that one can participate in – daily/monthly tasks gives plenty of goals to work on and an easy stream of exp and rewards

• Very easy to travel around

• Very safe to travel around

• Skill points are not just a matter of leveling, you can obtain these through events on every map

• Interface is very easy to use and not confusing, though I wish there was an achievements shortcut especially for dailies/monthlies

• Norn starter area was well populated, not so much for Charr – probably the fact I’m in the EU playing on a US server :P

• Weapon skills are fun – another thing to unlock

• Weapon choices per class are great – lots of options e.g. Warrior ranged/Close Combat

• Server setup is excellent: home server is purely for PvP and WvW

• No traits until 11 makes sense – you don’t worry about the build of your char ’til you can use the environment!

• Dodge! A massive part of battles and very fun & satisfying; unique to GW2 as far as I’m aware