I think it looks as good as they say they can get with the current game engine. It was stated that they wished to make it a lot better, but with the limitations, this is what we get. Maybe with a new major expansion or GW3 we will have an engine with the capability of showing us their true vision.
I agree that the HOT legendary weapons are lacking in the footfall department. The first gen like eternity are almost too long. Maybe they could meet in length somewhere in the middle. Astralaria is beautiful and is one of my favorites, I only wish they included some night sky with stars or something to had more height to its effect when the weapon is drawn. I mean you have tigers jumping in from above with the shortbow and a glittery unicorn with dreamer… The shield got reworked as well.
In many cultures an eclipse is seen as a bad omen, a sign of ‘the end’ or apocalypse.
Im curious as to what cultures…. seeing how many eclipse’s have already happened, and there has been no end.. so you would think they would change their beliefs..
Just use google or pay attention to what you learn in school, mainly highschool and college. If you’re not there yet I can understand, otherwise I’m not going further with someone who seems to put more effort into trolling than using education and available resources on their own.
In many cultures an eclipse is seen as a bad omen, a sign of ‘the end’ or apocalypse.
It is, in real life cultures. None of those have a place in Tyria. I haven’t noticed many superstitious ideas in the game and that’s just what this is: a superstition. There is no actual aspect of destruction tied to a solar eclipse. Even in those superstitions, the eclipse is just the omen, not the actual method of destruction people thought would occur. Personally I think a solar themed weapon would represent potential destruction better. The eclipse idea is still cool, though. Like I said, a lot can be done playing with light and shadow.
Well I guess stating that means that Halloween has no basis for what happens in game or any other holiday they translate into the game culture from ours. As for saying that the eclipse is just the omen is absolutely correct, along with every other weapon. They are visual symbols and the methods are hitting those 1-5 keys. Has anyone seen any longbow idea that is only from made up Tyria lore? I like the ten suns bow as well, tho that is from Chinese culture.
I know its a problem, but think about heading to Mount Maelstrom or other maps with rich plat or iron nodes. Go there about 20 minutes before a world boss and then just harvest away again and again. I’ve been able to do that 4 times before it stopped and walked out with about 300 plat and don’t forget about hardwood and elder wood.
I am happy as I hope most people are that the ANET team is slowly rolling out the rest of the new legendary weapon set. I know there are are few threads in the past that have put forth a few design ideas and would like to post mine. The new legendary weapons have been somewhat opposites to their first generation counterparts. Moot with its disco party style being paired with Eureka; spiky with a pretty serious attitude for example.
I am not sure if the merged legendary team has come up with a concept for the new long bow or not, but I’d like to submit an idea. Kudzu is all about nature and life. We need something that represents destruction; a visual style of a bad omen and sounds with lower tones with the attacks. I think it was the chirping birds getting to me. I’m not great at drawing so I will describe my idea the best I can.
“Eclipse”
My idea would be to have the bow look like a solar eclipse. While stowed on the characters backs it would resemble a total eclipse. The edge of the bow would show light from the corona and small solar flares. The string would blend in making the bow appear as a full circle and traditional eclipse. When the weapon is drawn the eclipse visual would advance in time to show the bow side being more ‘angry’ with solar flares building up brighter at the pivot point to resemble the ‘diamond ring’ point of the eclipse. Light and plasma fire would come down from the heavens and absorb into the character as the additional animation leaving the arms darker and coronal light glowing along their lengths. The string would form into the normal straight line and glow. The firing effect would be plasma fire bolts. A possible special animation for the #2 multiple bolt shots for the ranger could have have energy flowing to the pivot point on the bow more into a continuous coronal mass ejection beam at the target.
The bow itself would dark with maybe a light absorbent look to its features.
Here is a picture to give people some idea on the concept. Credit for the picture goes to F. Espenak for his picture of the 2005 solar eclipse.
I have finished HOPE and ran into the same issue. Just run back to Jett and he will give you a new one. The M-PEC has a hidden number of charges or burns out if you fail to get anything after it’s timer runs out. Not sure which, but at least you can delete it and get a new fresh one.
I heard “The Tempest” as well. The meaning of the world would probably point to a combination of the elements. I’d love to see Ele get the one handed sword with an ability to throw the sword into your target. It would act as a “Lightning Rod” with a cloud forming above the target. Several bolts would hit with the last one being a huge hit.
The question of whether macros are allowed for the instruments was address by the devs a long time ago. They stated that it does not break the Terms of Service.
Quote from Gaile Gray:
“Because they do not give a player a gameplay advantage, Customer Support does not intend to take action on people who play instruments using macros. We don’t recommend any. We don’t support them. If a macro causes your refrigerator to explode, we’re not going to get involved. But they are not against the rules, because the rules pertain to gameplay advantages, such as faster kills or more effective defense.”
For everyone who does not care to listen to people playing their instruments there is an option in the audio panel to mute player played instruments. Personally, I use macros for instrument playing only and never demand people to pay for it. If you find people being demanding like that there is an ‘ignore’ option.
Anyone has the option to use a search engine of their choice to find a site where people write and post music macros.
