Guild Wars 2

Looking for:
1 thief (preferred) or 1 mesmer
1 ele or 1 ranger

/bump let’s go peoples! /15char

bump /15 chars bump /15 chars

Hey I’m looking to gather a few players who want to participate in the upcoming Unity Gaming Tourny being hosted this June. I’d like this to be an ongoing team for future events. Considering the team is brand new, expectations are going to be merging a core group of players for a stable team. With that said, I’d like to find committed players looking for the long haul.

Who: (Requirements)
1. Want to improve
2. Play competitively
3. Are loyal
4. Drama free
5. Laid Back
6. Have fun, but be somewhat serious
7. Can practice/attend scrimmages
8. Use team comms.
9. Have a least 500+ pvp games played

Here is what I’m looking for:
-Team Manager/Admin – Me
-Team Strategist / Captain (Handles calls, rotations, strategy, training)
-3-4 additional players.
*Roles/Classes will be determined after initial meetings/tryouts.

Mail me on forums or in game: Billionaire.5607

LFM For Team Problematic (Check post in “Looking For..”. thread)

Hey,

The team Magnum Squad aka Magnum kitten aka XXL is accepting applications for the team. We are solely focused on structured PVP.

Our Goal and Agenda
To become a superior team that competes in various tournaments and scrimmages, with the hopes of making it into the top tier brackets.

Requirements
-Rank 80
-Have discord and mic
-Mature
-Able to attend practices, scrims, and tournaments
-NA Region

Available Openings
The following what we currently have spots open for.
-Ele
-Mesmer

Note: We are accepting requests for tryouts from players who meet the requirements, but play a different class that is not listed above. You will be placed as a standby.

Contact me in game via mail.
Billionaire.5607 aka Gambler

Thanks!

Not all of you will know of me. But the veteran’s who do and have a spot open hmu. I am looking for a main spot on a competitive team.

Background:
Founding member of Pixel Slayers -> We participated in just about every Academy Gaming Weekly, Scrims, Etc……

What I play:
Engineer.

-I have a TS Server or w/e.
-I have a mic
-I have been R80 a few times over ….
-I have just about every champ title. (Especially Engineer)
-8k games played
-Played since head start, took a break this last fall.

What I am looking for in a team:
A spot as an Engineer. A team that wants to practice, compete in a higher tier environment.

Contact Info:
IGN: Billionaire.5607
Char Names: Gambler Bangx, Gambler Bang Z, Lol La Li Lu, Various iterations using the name Gambler………

Thanks bros.

radovan.8624:

Sneak gyro is terrible ;(

No it is not.

Josh Davis.6015:

Definitely seems fishy. We’re going to have a server programmer check it out this evening. Thanks for your patience!

Did you get promoted? Associate Global Brand Manager…. nice job bro!

still looking for DPS!!!!!!!

/bump….we are still looking for prospects!

Hubris.7436:

Hadn’t bothered to watch helseth’s video before now. Decided to watch it just now.

I think the most important point he makes is that if we don’t have a SoloQ, top tier players will only play with their teams. Reason being, if they do SoloQ and lose, they will hurt their team’s standing.
First, this means legendary tier would pretty much be filled with just teams. I don’t think anyone wants this.
Second, top tier players would stream less often because they wouldn’t soloq. Which is important because streamers help attract people to guild wars 2. We all know this game’s pvp population has gotten smaller.

I really had not thought of the issue in this way, but it does make sense and I agree with it. We need a soloq. It doesn’t matter how good match making is, we need it for these reasons.

By the way, in the video he talks about it more in depth so if you are not convinced about it, please do watch it (in op’s post).

This 10000%. You can count on my vote Trixxti.

/bump stump grump jump thump

Hello,
We are looking for 2 new recruits to join our amateur competitive arena team. If you are interested, review the requirements below and send the contacts a message!

Requirements:
-Rank: 60+
-Must have teamspeak + mic
-Be comfortable talking on TS
-Have NA Account and can participate in ANET sponsered events.
-Be available on Sundays and Mondays every week.
(Mondays @ 7:30p eastern) (Sundays @ 2p eastern)
-Willing to take positive feedback and criticism. (We will NEVER make you feel bad, we will only provide feedback to help you improve. We expect the same from you. We grow as a team together and feedback is a group effort.)
-Be mature (We know losing can be frustrating, but please don’t rage)
-Can practice for 2-3 hours, 2-3 times a week.
-Willing to practice in our arena (Practicing kiting, positioning, 1v1, 2v2, etc)

We are looking for ONE of the following:
necro (boon corrupt —either with corruptions or signets), dps guard, ele

Send In Game Mail for a tryout:
Billionaire.5607
Surrge.3214

…..bumpity bumpppppps

Hello,
We are Pixel Slayers (NA) a team focused on structured pvp (Arena). We already have our core 5 players on the team, however there has been times when not all 5 of us are able to make matches. We are looking for at least 2 subs that can fill in. We do Academy Gaming every week. (Have been doing it for months now). We hope to graduate to ESLs after we improve as a team.

Requirements:
-Rank: 50+
-Have TS, Mic, and comfortable speaking
-NA Account
-Able to play Academy Gaming amateur tourny every monday @ 7:30 PM
-Can make practices
-Willingness to take feedback and implement changes
-Calm attitude

If you meet these requirements and are interested please message/mail me or surrge in game:

Note: Please include your rank and the 2 profession you feel comfortable playing with.

My IGN: Billionaire.5607
Surrge: Surrge.3214

Thanks!

abc.5790:

Billionaire.5607:

abc.5790:

Billionaire.5607:

abc.5790:

I like how they force you to agree to get marketing spammed with this patch

Umm you don’t have to click the box. Just click that you accept the terms / agreement button. Worked for me.

Are you a Zimbabwe billionaire? I’m richer than you.

This is so funny. Thanks for the laugh.

I knew you’d like it. cheers

This guy rofl. “Clap Clap”, just so funny.

abc.5790:

Billionaire.5607:

abc.5790:

I like how they force you to agree to get marketing spammed with this patch

Umm you don’t have to click the box. Just click that you accept the terms / agreement button. Worked for me.

Are you a Zimbabwe billionaire? I’m richer than you.

This is so funny. Thanks for the laugh.

abc.5790:

I like how they force you to agree to get marketing spammed with this patch

Umm you don’t have to click the box. Just click that you accept the terms / agreement button. Worked for me.

I have spent a good time “theory crafting” (Not numbers) trait synergies, weapon synergies, understanding legend swapping, etc. I agree with the fact that under pressure there isn’t any escapes or active avoidance options. I just can’t find the synergy with revenant that I can find with other classes/builds. Am I missing something? This is from a pvp point of view. I did various 1v1s against different classes, a bunch of group Qs. When I was focused I could not escape properly (kite) and was shut down immediately. Not sure if anyone else notice the lack of revenants in pvp lately?

lmao…I got one
…now watch me dip….now watch me nay nay…

On Topic:
We are still open for anyone interested in trying out!

Hello Slayers,
We are looking for a few players that are interested in competitive arena pvp. We are currently running weekly Academy Gaming in the amateur leagues. Our goal is to “graduate” from this league and venture into higher tiers such as: weekly ESL go4cups and ToL. Our main focus isn’t on finding super elite players, but players who are willing to take feedback and want to improve. If you are interested and meet our minimum requirements then send us in game MAIL.

Requirements
-Rank 60+
-Must have Teamspeak and Mic
-Be willing to improve by playing in nightly team Qs, 1v1 practices, etc.
-Mature, Non Rager, and levelheaded
-Be available for Academy Gaming Matches (Every Monday @ 8pm est.)
-Want to participate in scrimmages, ToL, ESL

We are recruiting the following classes:
-1 D/D Ele or Bunker Guardian
-1 DPS: Thief, Medi Guard

Contact
Billionaire.5607
Surrge.3214

Website:
pixelslayersna.enjin.com

FAQ
Q: Who are you guys?
Each of us used to play as free agents in the Academy Gaming weeklies and decided to form the team Peon Culture.

Q: Why is the team name Pixel Slayers instead of Peon Culture?
Since we are still technically new as a team, we decided to “re-brand” the name to be more in line with our personalities.

Q: What is your typical play schedule?
Most of us login everyday after 6pm eastern time.

Q: What is it like playing with you guys?
We do get frustrated at times, but will NEVER take it out on each other. Each of us will call out bad plays or improvements—things like what you should of been doing in certain situations, etc…It is never negative name calling or blaming. It is clean positive feedback.

Updated post with new team name and remaining classes we are looking for

After some consideration and the increase in tournaments being hosted, I am looking to start a good morning 2v2 tournament. The idea is taken from the daily news show “Good Morning America” —where people get their morning news feed and excitement. This will be a casual/amateur daily dose of pvp action. Final details are still in the works as I am seeking anyone with tournament hosting experience if they want to volunteer.

Some thoughts and ideas:
*Micro-tourny of 8 or so teams in single elimination.
*Gameplay starts around 9am
*2v2 single point deathmatch/conquest (the only capture point allowed would be middle)
*First team to 100 wins
*Will be streamed / shoutcasted
*Prizes will include gems/in game items/notoriety and fame.

This will give morning players something fun and structured they can participate in/watch. Any suggestions or if you would like to volunteer to join the committee please send me a message!

Thanks!

Ok have had some good inquiries, but still looking for more people that are ready to commit.

Disclaimer:
We are a new team, don’t expect to be all awesome sauce. There will be many loses before we have consistant wins. This is given the nature of forming new team with players that want to go to the next level, but are not yet top tier. Knowing this we are looking for players who want to improve, who is committed to their team, has goals to become top tier, help each other out if you are more experienced. This is a team effort. If you expect to join a team with people who are super elite, then this is not for you. We would like to become elite, but this will take some time. We aren’t judgemental. Everyone has to start somewhere, so even if you are new and want to get into the scene please hit us up.

Me: Billionaire.5607
Co-Captain: Riptide.2851

Awesome post! #IWoudn’tNeed15CharsDarnitIfIHadALikeButton

^ bumpity bump /15 chars

still looking for cele ele, war, thief

bump
/15 chars

Punch Fury [Fury] is still looking for 2 members to join our amateur team. We are looking for dedicated players who is willing to put in the time and hard work to make this happen. We want to eventually get into the pro scene and compete on a higher tier. If you are interested regardless of rank please let us know.

Open to any class / rank and meet the requirements below:
*Have Teamspeak
*Be age 18+ for tourny travel, etc.
*Willing to learn, accept criticism and give positive criticism back.
*Be active
*Able to practice and compete in scrims, tournies, etc.
*MUST REP TEAM during scrims and tournies.
*Looking for morning – mid afternoon players. (10am to 8p est) is the play slot looking to play in.

LF:
Cele Eng
Cele Ele

I am interested. Added you ingame Ill message you when you get online.

Getting back into mesmer ( Was my first 80 ) again in the last few months has really reinvigorated my energy for playing. And after reading about the Chronomancer…wow I am really super excited now. So I have to agree it does SOUND amazing, but will have to wait to see if it really is amazing!

How do we signup as free agents on the new DPS signup site? When I click register it gives a form for a full roster…

-Thanks!

Let me just re-iterate. The idea is for uneven team matches. When one or more players on your team quits and never comes back. Refer to the options which would handle a majority of the complaints and worries you guys are mentioning.

The logic would work/flow as follows:

-Check team size
—Less than 5?
—-Yes: Is match time remaining > 5 mins?
——-Yes: Check player disconnect timestamp
———Is it >= 2 mins?
———-Yes: Display Forfeit Button
————-Count number of votes (Yes or No)
————-Is number of yes votes = remaining team member size? (Everyone on team must agree)
——————Yes: Display match “Red/Blue Team has forfeit match due to uneven team size. Game will end in 10 secs” message and being count down to close game.

So it will basically follow this flow of conditional statements. Ofc some of these variables could be adjusted. i.e. Disconnect timer, match time remaining, number of votes.

IMO this should only apply to uneven teams. Matches that are 200+ points behind doesn’t mean you couldn’t still try. But when you are short 1 to 2 team mates its 99% pointless. Majority of the time the team with less than 5 loses regardless of strategy, etc.

It may have been mentioned before, but can we please get a forfeit button in soloQ at least? Most of the time there isn’t any point to be waiting for a match to finish in a 4v5 or 3v5 scenario. Yes sometimes the 4 player team can win, but it’s really rare. Make it so the players left on the team has to vote so the system knows that NO ONE wants to continue for the remaining duration of the map. There isn’t any point in continuing if your team has given up. Please let us as a team decide when to just end the match so we can re-enter que with a full roster / better team match up.

Some options:
Disable forfeit button if team is at full 5 players
Disable forfeit button until 3 mins into map. (Gives any player who d/c chance to recover)

./bumpity bump

Also would like to add my play schedule varies…As of now I am mostly on between 11 am and 7pm

Hello,
I am returning to game after a brief break. I have noticed that the PvP Team section is no longer available so I am posting this here. As the title says I am looking for a guild/group of players that want to Q up consistently a few times a week. I am looking to join a group that wants to practice, use VOIP, and practice on synergy, build comps, etc. Would like to do weekly tournies in the future.

My stats:
4k games played
Rank 79
-Professions:
Guardian !!!, Ranger !!!, Thief !!, Ele !!, Warrior !!, Mesmer!,Engi!,Necro!
!!! = Classes I prefer to play
!! = Can play
! = I need more work playing / rather not play.

Please send in game mail if interested in joining up or have a spot available!
Thanks,
JW

Expansions are nice with new stuff to explore until well it becomes old and we are still banging our heads against 6 mo balance changes, bug fixes, and updates. You cannot simply apply a band aid without first addressing the underline issues that the players already have with this game. Two things are going to happen. One: The players who waited for 2 years for changes and never seen fundamental changes have lost trust and will not come back. Two: The players who still hope will be overjoyed with new stuff that they forget about all the crap, until the “newness” wears off. Please tell me that I am wrong and there will be faster updates, fixes, and balance…For PvP of course.

style.6173:

I am actually happy with this change. If you leave the match, whether it is your fault or not, you hurt the other 4 players. If you left on purpose, then you deserve the punishment. If you get dc, then the timeout is also good. No sense in hurting an additional 4 people while your internet is acting up.

You are right, if you are really pushing to help your team win, then bam get hit with some random disconnect b/c of internet provider issues YOU should be the one who gets punished. Smh. Someone has to take the blame right? Better the person behind the computer that hopes or expects the service they are paying for doesn’t get messed up. I mean come on not everyone has privilege to the best internet lines. And I agree with everyone else, by having a small grace period to return is better than leaving entirely and to never return….Aren’t those the players we are supposed to be punishing?

Chaith.8256:

Maybe switching characters can finally be disabled????
..snipped..

^ This…Why is it even possible to change character after the match has begun? You have 1 min to adjust your weapons, sigils, runes, traits, utilities, etc…

As for disconnects allow for at least 1-2 mins for the player to log back in with same character during same match. Using a timestamp, match uuid, character uuid, shouldn’t be difficult to implement if it is not already…
2 mins would be great, I am not sure about other players, but when I get a random d/c I have to wait for my game to recover (which sometimes takes forever stuck on a black blank screen… or alt+f4 kill it and log back in as quickly as possible.). It doesn’t happen often, but I would hate to be penalized for something so random when I am trying my best to get back in and not make it harder for my teammates.

Evan Lesh.3295:

So glad we can finally talk about the update! It’s been a long time in the making. I look forward to playing with you guys in a couple weeks! (though I’ll probably be nervously watching servers with the rest of the team)

/Fist Bump … Good job Evan and team for acknowledging community frustration and solving these big issues!

Blackjack.5621:

Engi is in a good spot in tpvp, but it is not used as a bunker or turret engi by any top team. It is just new players complaining cause their skill level has not risen above the point where they become more useful than turrets.

^ This…

Lopez.7369:

Your information is outdated. Engineers have been considered really good in PvE for a while now. They’re the best class by far at maxing vulnerability. So no, it’s not just conquest. But engineers aren’t nearly as broken as some people on this forum makes them out to be. Also, engineers are amazing in roaming WvW groups. And they consistently do really well in deathmatch tournaments.

…and ^this….

Honestly I used to be scared to be matched up against an engineer, but then I realized it’s only b/c I haven’t had the opportunity to fight them before as much as I have other classes. Now I can anticipate what will happen in skill rotations, what to watch for, what condi needs to be cleared, etc. I believe it is a majority of players who have yet figured out a strategy with their profession to deal with the engineer.

Sorry should of updated this earlier. Thank you everyone for your interest we have formed a team.

looking for an ele

/Bump
Just a little tidbit, this post isn’t focused for a majority of the top players. I wouldn’t consider myself a pro, even with nearly 4k games played since beta. Since most of those are from hotjoin (pre team-stacking days and free tourny). I am hoping to team up with other players that want to improve and strive to become top tier. In the past I have had some reserve in taking the leap myself. I encourage any player that wishes to play competitively, but has some reserve because of whatever reason to mail me in game. We can discuss what is holding you back. I can assure you the team will provide a “judgement” free zone. What I mean is, we will not judge you for making a bad play by putting you down negatively. We will seek to bring it to your attention in hopes to help you improve. I would expect the same. I like to record a majority of my games and upon reviewing them I notice a few bad plays that I could do differently. This system however takes time, having a constructive team with feedback in my opinion is superior. So if you consider yourself an amateur player that wishes to join a competitive team please don’t hesitate and send me an in game mail!

Thanks!

Agito.6954:

Hello, would like to talk too you about joining your team. I’m what your would say a flexible player I can play all class good only great at 4 of 8 them great. I looking for as you said " Loyal / Committed Players ". A add you as a friend in Gw2 so, talk me when you get on later.

Ok I will contact you next time I login, probably will be tomorrow (sunday), spending the day with family

/bumping to top – thanks

dylan.5409:

Here’s my idea:
Score from captured points reflects the # of people per team.
For example in a 4 v5, the team with 4 people would get and additional 50% per capture point, 3v5 maybe 75% extra for the duration of imbalanced numbers.
This would give an incentive to keep trying in the case of a 4v5 and to at least try and defend when 3v5
Thoughts?

As a software developer myself I do see this as a viable option. Let’s face it you cannot strictly penalize someone for leaving a match. There isn’t any way to tell if it was intentional or some random disconnect. This option could be called a boost or bonus and would be very easy to implement. If said player returns then the boost could be removed. However getting the correct amount of bonus would take plenty of trial and error as you have to include variables to determine the correct algorithm or formula for % boost. An issue that could arise from a boost system would be a game where you and a friend playing together on same team. Your team is losing, so friends quits game to give your team a boost to compensate for the team not playing well. And the next time you do your friend a favor by quitting. I do like where this is going with a boost system since it would be a great method to implement. Other options I have seen to address this issue of being outnumbered is when a player leaves, the system would bring in another player that is waiting in que. Let’s imagine the team is losing terribly and the game is two thirds over…what justification or motivation does the player have when joining a team that isn’t performing well together?

Btw doesn’t WvW provide boosts to realms who has a low pop of players compared to the other realms? —Not sure about this, but I do believe I have seen it before.

uberkingkong.8041:

dylan.5409:

lmao
Med guards are too easily kited, but I like where this is going…….

I think the EU team that’s going to WTS has an AH guardian and the NA team doesn’t. I already know whose going to win those games. I’d be willing to wager China is running an AH guardian on there team too. You have to be stupid not to have one on your team.

I wonder how powerful a necro/engi team with a guardian providing them stability and cleaning condis off engi would be…add in an ele and 1 other…just a scenario been running thru my mind.

pdavis.8031:

OlrunTheBlade.1486:

Bleeding someone out is a standard tactic. Don’t put yourself in that position.

Generally I’ll either get stomped, or DPS’d from a distance. Never had anyone purposly keep me in a down state for as long as he did.

I usually just let my downstate hp bar auto deplete instead of smashing #4 unless I am being rezzed by an ally…

Kogarasumaru – “Double Edge Sword”

Kogarasumaru [GEAR] is now building a roster for fun and competitive team ques, skrims, tournies, etc. We are fresh and understand that it will take time, a lot of practice, and a lot of failure before we consider ourselves pro. Anyone with the same goals and ambitions please review the requirements and mail me in game!

Mission Statement:
To build a group of well rounded players who are always striving to improve and give back to the community so everyone improves as a whole. To be one of the top teams NA.

Requirements:
-Age 18+
-Must be able to play at least 2 professions
-Have a mic + be comfortable speaking on voice comms
-Have a willingness to learn and improve
-Remain calm
-Loyal —Have a long term commitment ( We want to be a stable team with low turn-over )

Currently have 2 spots open ( 2 subs )
-Ele: Filled
-Engi: Filled
-Guardian: Filled
-Thief: Filled
-Mesmer: Filled

-Subs ( All profession open )
NOTE: PLEASE SEND IN GAME MAIL IF INTERESTED *

Thanks! See you on the battlefield!
-JT

*Edit 11/9/14
- Removed a few strict requirements
- Updated team name

Side note:
If you are not ready to commit to a team for whatever your reasoning may be, feel
free to hit me up ingame for duels, skrims, queing, etc.