Guild Wars 2

These issues will need to be isolated and addressed before the HoT update.

Otherwise it’s going to be a major flop for Anet’s bottom line.

I hope they will dedicate more resources/staff into addressing the lag/skill issue. It’s extremely important for the future of GW2 and should be treated as a matter of high priority with urgency. The last tweak you did to move us away from the troubling server was a good move and had some noticeable improvement. I hope that there is more being done on this matter.

Thanks Anet devs for putting in the work.

I’m estimating around 40-50 (from what I’ve seen)

If one of the variables that may have caused the lag was the inclusion of these new servers to help WvW.

Perhaps identify if those new servers were an ideal choice (probably not given the lag experienced) to handle the burst data and load. Perhaps the cache isn’t keeping up and the rubber banding is just due to the cache catching up?

DarkSyze.8627:

Azelroth.6801:

Our ISP’s are not to blame because the lag is experienced globally and is not localised. Everyone is experiencing the same lag / rubber band spikes regardless of their ISP.

The lag has been really bad since the stability changes. You could try temporarily reducing the amount of allowed players on the map to see if the lag improves… however I have a feeling that won’t make much of a difference because it rubber bands without large groups on the map (even without the large fights although large groups do seem to cause it)

Suggestion: why not increase the server capacity size? Example: if 1 server have 1000 capacity size: why not increase it to 2000? just example

Because that would encourage more blobbing which is currently ruining the WvW game mode in general.

Less lag is a more enjoyable gaming experience, not more

Our ISP’s are not to blame because the lag is experienced globally and is not localised. Everyone is experiencing the same lag / rubber band spikes regardless of their ISP.

The lag has been really bad since the stability changes. You could try temporarily reducing the amount of allowed players on the map to see if the lag improves… however I have a feeling that won’t make much of a difference because it rubber bands without large groups on the map (even without the large fights although large groups do seem to cause it)

Super laggy today. I also have noticed massive rubber-banding/lag spikes since the airplane update…

Please do something about WvW lag Anet. It’s not very playable at all.

Stability changes adding extra calculations / burden on already stressed servers.

WvW can’t deliver a smooth gaming experience anymore. Please upgrade servers Anet.

Perfect!

This confused me quite a bit yesterday until we figured it out an excellent tweak/change.

Q: What kind of issue are you specifically having that could be related to lag?
Skill lag, rubber-banding, etc.
A: Skill lag/delay of 4+ seconds from activation time. Rubber banding. Slow movement speed. Server disconnects during large scale fights.

Q: What server are you on?
A: Tarnished Coast

Q: Has there ever been a time when you or a friend are experiencing lag, while others in your party are not?
A: No, the lag is map wide and universal to everyone.

Q: Do you experience the lag at very specific times?
For example, when 1 zerg is facing another zerg.
If so, can you estimate how many players are in each zerg?
A: The lag is noticeable as soon as any large enemy force enters the map (estimate about 50+ people) the lag is felt all over the map even if the enemy is not directly engaging us. The skill delay also happens during combat and is especially noticeable during large scale combat 40+ vs 40+.

What happens when you outnumber your opponent 3 to 1 and still stay together as a blob (and sometimes drop siege on top of that?)

Do you personally ask your guilds to break off and allow an even exchange or continue on as one blob?

I never actually see that happen in T1 at all (groups splitting off)

In terms of defending a structure I think anything goes.

When it comes to guilded fights though I think it would be fair to apply some consideration to the numbers in the fight before stepping in.

I’ve seen a couple of Gaiscioch on Tarnished Coast but I haven’t seen them en masse. It might just be the odd few?

At first I believed this to be a bug… But now I’m starting to think it was a silent ‘feature’.

Working as intended?

Given the circumstances – you guys have done alright so far.

I’m still seeing BG players on the field so all is not lost it’s good to see some dedicated players not giving up and still having fun. That’s what it’s all about.

Anet already has a massive list of great ideas for the commander tag from the last CDI thread which is probably more than a year old now.

All ideas were acknowledged and noted. Instead of implementing any useful ideas of any kind. The only thing they’ve done to the commander tag since then is make it visible to commanders on their own screens. This change by the way, is about as useful as a poke in the eye.

Gives you a bit of insight into their priority structure of WvW. Since it does not actually generate income/gems it’s basically bottom of the barrel to them.

I encourage Anet to create WvW specific gem store items even if it’s aesthetics only to allow them more resources to devote into enhancing the only aspect in the game that most people enjoy – WvW.

I’m happy to support WvW items and to help them generate additional income if it meant that my time spent in WvW would be even slightly enhanced.

Commander tag changes – please show us a sign that you actually care and just implement one thing from the old CDI thread. Just one thing, Anet.

I wouldn’t count BG out. They are known to be able to pull out the stops here and there.

I have also heard that they’ve been having TS problems and it has been causing issues with them being able to rally the forces.

Would be interesting to see what happens with BG when season 2 starts.

Aesthetically they’d be cool.

Though with the amount of waypoints built into the game they’d serve no real actual purpose.

Aberrant.6749:

Azelroth.6801:

Why complain about retal when there are very easy counters to it?

Boon strips and conversions. Retal = gone.

Instead of complaining – work with the ready available counters in the game. That’s what they’re there for.

This is just silly. There are FAR more ways to produce a light field and then blast than there are boon strips. It’s harder to NOT get retal in a large group than it is to get it (not exaggerating).

That only produces AoE retal.

Easy counter – positioning. If you’re not in the combo field you won’t get hit by AoE retal.

Kazoku [Kazo] is the merging of 2 TC guilds.

It’s not a new guild that has transferred to TC.

Why complain about retal when there are very easy counters to it?

Boon strips and conversions. Retal = gone.

Instead of complaining – work with the ready available counters in the game. That’s what they’re there for.

Tarnished Coast:

AARM / AGG / AWE / CERN / CRZY / CULT / CYN / DIS / FIST / FLUX / INVIC / MOM / MU / NAGA / NOPE / PINK / PF / STUN / TF / TORK / TUNE / WAR / ZZZZ

If I’ve missed you on this list I do apologise but these are the active wvw guilds that come to mind.

A fair assessment of TC is that we have great NA coverage but our coverage during SEA/Oceanic is a bit low at times.

If you’re a SEA/Oceanic player/guild that’s looking to transfer to a competitive WvW server that is constantly growing and expanding (likely to Tier 1 in the near future) please consider TC as a possible new home.

My guild that I lead, Methods of Mayhem would be glad to welcome you. We really enjoy the fights and my focus is on the SEA/Oceanic time slot. PM me if you’d like some more details about TC or MoM. Cheers!

With the latest update – the commander tag is completely disrupting my FOV now. It never used to display above my head when I was tagged up and now it is and it’s constantly blocking my vision and disrupting my focus.

It’s completely irritating and there should be a setting which allows us to ‘hide personal commander tag’ or something to turn it off.

Who here agrees with me?

Discuss your thoughts on this change.

It’s not that we’re zerging. We’re just having fun open field.

After wiping a few times though anyone’s bound to stop playing. It’s just human nature. You will see it in all the fairweathers. Only the hardcore players with the never say die attitude remain in the fight.

TC is well known for this attitude and we have thickened skin due to fighting the T1 servers.

This is a war of attrition. With that said – this week is not yet over so don’t give up – there are still plenty of good fights to be had

Hickeroar.9734:

Azelroth.6801:

Oh and to [BEAR] guild on TC BL last night. Those structures you took were mostly paper and we allowed you to take most of them to help keep SoS in the game and continue to fight as the week progresses.

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/condescending

fo real yo.

Not even in the slightest bit was this intended to be condescending – you would have heard me on voice comms telling people to let SoS take a few things if you were playing when we were they bring a good fight.

I legitimately want them to stay in this fight because it’s more fun this way for all servers.

But whatever – everyone’s entitled to their own opinion, yo.

I dunno what everyone’s complaining about. This is the closest match up TC has had in a long time. We all appreciate good fights and we’re happy that FA are now new and improved.

Close match ups are fun. Full scale blow outs are boring.

Oh and to [BEAR] guild on TC BL last night. Those structures you took were mostly paper and we allowed you to take most of them to help keep SoS in the game and continue to fight as the week progresses. This is not an alliance or anything – we just like close match ups and good fights.

Now onwards and upwards good friends

There’s been many great open field fights this week from all sides. Very enjoyable and some of the best fun I’ve had in this entire leagues match up

WD to all those that keep fighting irrespective of which server you’re on. Been having a blast.

Awesome news for those that GvG I’d love it if it was an arena like battle area.

A Colosseum type arena would be sweet!

Good fights so far this week from all sides

And also about that tower thing guys let it go. It’s not worth the energy. Next time something like that comes up, deal with it directly. There’s no need for public naming and shaming. It’s not really necessary.

Keep up the fun fights!

No to stat buffs. Reminds me of the old orb days and that wasn’t very fun.
It will come down to who has the most numbers/coverage making it unbalanced.

Keep the buffs – loot based or MF based or something unrelated to the actual combat mechanics of wvw.

This week of all weeks we’ve had so far really makes the difference and the tension must be getting to some of you guys.

I’m feeling pretty excited – who’s leaving T2 after this week? DB is surely coming up….
Will it be KN or FA??? A fresh match up will do wonders for all.

/goosebumps

Got it a few days ago. Sunrise! w00t ~

Charming Rogue.8071:

It shouldn’t in theory, because they remain Legendary even when transmuting onto exotics. But like Drede said, I doubt anyone has been brave enough to try it.

Is this confirmed? as I was about to transmute my legendary to an exotic weapon stats to be closer to what I need.

Does it remain a legendary or would it be an ‘exotic’ after I do this?

GG all – a fun match yet again. You guys kept it classy and fun through -out here’s to another stellar week.

/cheers

If I transmute a legendary weapon to an exotic that has the stats that I want. Does it retain the Legendary status?

Or is it now an ‘exotic’ weapon with a legendary skin/effects? Can anyone answer this please??

No.

SAB is clearly inspired from classic 8bit and 16bit games but in no way is it copyright infringement.

I like the 8 bit theme and the Super Adventure Box is awesome. I do however, wish that there were ALL the basic weapons for all classes.

Hammer in particular.

/popcorn

As always a fun reset on TC BL. I really enjoy Tier 2 as the fights are super fun and all servers bring the pain. Commendable efforts on all fronts.

And to everyone that’s posted in this thread so far – cheer up guys. We have the best match up in wvw as far as I’m concerned and I’m happy if it stays this way for a looong time.

Too much chest thumping = yawn

Anyways, good fights all around TC, Kai and FA – I really love T2. The fights are competitive and fun. Keep it up ya’ll.

Great fights all around this week TC, Kai and FA. The fights have been epic and really enjoyable. Tier 2 is where it’s at for sure.

Interesting. Welcome aboard Devon

Habib will you still be apart of the WvW team or are you shifting to a different department?

Also, the latest WvW update was pretty good overall. I just wish it would reward defensive play a little bit more (as in for people that do the smaller but equally important jobs like Sentry work, Dolyak escorting etc. etc.)

I’m guestimating it’s around 50-70 per server.

Second this notion. I really dislike seeing titles as it makes seeing the enemy much harder (especially when everyone is all balled up)

Stuck with what you picked so choose wisely!

Epic fights @ TC BL earlier at Redlake tower with FA – masses and masses of you guys pouring in non-stop. Fun fights guys you really are a persistant bunch

Candir.5608:

FA and TC just had a battle worthy of a keep fight @ Redvale on FABL. Epic fight, well fought FA!

That was easily the most epic camp fight I’ve ever been in for WvW hands down – both sides (FA & TC) really brought the fight and it was an intense battle. Very fun action!

Ever since those recent major patches/changes to culling – I have noticed that commander icons get ‘culled’ out within a very short distance. The only way to keep track of the commander properly is via the mini map.

I was wondering, with the new update that’s due to happen on the 26th, if this issue will be addressed and rectified? Habib, would you be able to answer this one please?

A show of class from us @ TC.

FA you fought hard all week long and the battles have been fun you deserved to win this week.

Kudos ~

Pretty sure T2 is the where the most fun is at in WvW I never want to leave!

Great competitive fights and a fun vibe all around.

That was honestly the most epic battle for any tower I’ve ever been in @ Cliffside on TC BL earlier today good fights all around. You guys did well.

Lordrosicky.5813:

Whats you source that culling removal is confirmed? There is no way they can fix culling imo. FPS drops in big fights even with culling. I think they will remove culling and the result will be a slide show which will force culling to be put back on and anet to admit they cant fix it and will instead “work on improving the current system”.

Regarding the culling question:

http://www.mmorpg.com/gamelist.cfm/game/473/feature/7169/Guild-Wars-2-What-Marchs-WvW-Patch-Will-Bring.html

“Habib Loew: Let’s start with how excited we are to get this patch out. We are really psyched to deliver this content to player and especially the WvW community. So there are two main priorities with this patch: the first is to eliminate Culling, the second is to add in WvW progression for players. The progression allows us to let players feel a sense of advancement past level 80. Also we want to give players some achievements beyond just regular character advancement.”

Habib works in the WvW department and he specifically stated that they’ll be eliminating culling with the march patch.