Guild Wars 2

Great battles with Sorrow’s in Anvil Rocks BL and in Eternal tonight… Good times had by all. The Anvil Rock Alliance salutes you!

Ganking.2089:

Really glad that MUFN guild is deciding to finally come over from Tarnished Coast to help out the Anvil cause! You guys made the right choice picking our server. It will be fun having another guild to wvw with, and your extra 50 or so night time numbers will really be a help.
We look forward to seeing you guys in wvw today/tonight. It will give our other guilds a chance to have some much earned rest while we observe your prowess.

MUFN – Welcome! Be sure to join the server Teamspeak (ask in chat) and visit the web page at www.anvilrockserver.com

Looking forward to working with you.

Noobie.1073:

CyberSamurai.1208:

Just a reminder, if you “fight club” in WvW WAR/MERC will kill you where you stand. PvP has its place, and it is not in WvW… So, take your chances…

hmmm, people might question the motive’s WAR/MERC if they venture into Obs Sanctum to disrupt fighting where there is no PPT to be gained. Dogvan suggested fight night in the event that a clear winner is already decided (which in most cases it is). If this is a close race to the finish, you can rest assured that fight night will only happen when people run into each other on the open field.

Unfortunately, “fight club” duels are occurring on the field of battle. Those will be disrupted when we see them, they are a distraction and in some cases responsible for passing tactical information to our opponents. It’s nothing personal, but dueling in the open field isn’t going to cut it with the train.

King Amadaeus.8619:

Now now AR, it is a little to early in your climb to infight, you guys try to keep it a bit more civil.

I didn’t wanna speak for Cyber, but I took his statement to mean everything on the “scoreable maps”. It seemed like something that was posted from in-game goings on more than a reply to the fight-night posts…But I guess I can see where the misconception occurred.

Absolutely correct. Obsidium Sanctum doesn’t affect PPT and we are not concerned with it. I could see it being an issue if we were contending with map queue, but that is unlikely to happen anytime soon.

Dovgan.8605:

CyberSamurai.1208:

Dovgan.8605:

CyberSamurai.1208:

Just a reminder, if you “fight club” in WvW WAR/MERC will kill you where you stand. PvP has its place, and it is not in WvW… So, take your chances…

An arena was put in Obs Sanc for a reason, if [WAR/MERC] decides to come there to disrupt a “fight club” or any GvG, questions about it’s character will be raised.
Maybe you should pop on in and see why players come down and test out builds and group dynamics. ANet put an arena in Obs because players wanted to be able to do things like test builds, group compositions, and strategy outside the PvP meta. If the match is primarily decided by Thursday, there will be a fight club and I recommend that WAR/MERC comes down and checks it out. You may find it enlightening.

Let me clarify. Obs Sanc is a different story. I am speaking of those outside in the field of battle, and especially those that “door knock” our keeps from time to time to gain our attention. Pulling the Zerg in response to swords only to find fight clubbing is an unwanted distraction. PvP in Obs all you want, knock yourself out. Don’t throw down your red herring “character” card in the forum like that. It is beneath you.

As I previously stated it would be in Obs Sanc when I posted. You didn’t clarify your post, so of course hitting a FC in Obs Sanc would raise a few eyebrows. Nothing more. I try to make these things very clear when I post them.

Understood. I made a statement, and you responded. I was not responding to any other post, or you would have seen the quote. Clarify all you want, just don’t make it personal. That is good form. Carry on.

Dovgan.8605:

CyberSamurai.1208:

Just a reminder, if you “fight club” in WvW WAR/MERC will kill you where you stand. PvP has its place, and it is not in WvW… So, take your chances…

An arena was put in Obs Sanc for a reason, if [WAR/MERC] decides to come there to disrupt a “fight club” or any GvG, questions about it’s character will be raised.
Maybe you should pop on in and see why players come down and test out builds and group dynamics. ANet put an arena in Obs because players wanted to be able to do things like test builds, group compositions, and strategy outside the PvP meta. If the match is primarily decided by Thursday, there will be a fight club and I recommend that WAR/MERC comes down and checks it out. You may find it enlightening.

Let me clarify. Obs Sanc is a different story. I am speaking of those outside in the field of battle, and especially those that “door knock” our keeps from time to time to gain our attention. Pulling the Zerg in response to swords only to find fight clubbing is an unwanted distraction. PvP in Obs all you want, knock yourself out.

A public lecture on “character” isn’t necessary. Our issue is interference on the game of play.

Just a reminder, if you “fight club” in WvW WAR/MERC will kill you where you stand. PvP has its place, and it is not in WvW… So, take your chances…

Good fights with STAR tonight… But I think you should up your game and get some tougher golems…

Just sayin’

Good points on all sides concerning the metamorphosis of server populations over time. Some observations (I’ve been AR since the beginning):

1. AR had to learn about server communications (thanks Blackgate for teaching me during Tequatl farming!). As the leader of WAR/MERC I take responsibility for being part of our original problem in that we were definitely NOT inclined to participate in a server wide strategy. TeamSpeak usage has changed all that, and our guild is a mainstay voice for encouraging server centric cooperation.

2. We encourage EVERY player to join a WvW guild and participate. Part of that requires that we educate them on the benefits, and train them in the mechanics. Once again, TeamSpeak makes a significant difference.

3. Our Commanders recognize that they only serve at the pleasure of the GuildWarriors that run with them. Show some skill, leadership and patience; they will respond.

4. We embrace our PvP population and encourage them as part of the environment. They have skills, and when we can get them to run, they are deadly in WvW.

5. We have built a sense of community enabled by TeamSpeak that makes 20 guilds seem more like one… Quite amazing.

6. We recognize that our players come from all walks of life and that they have different pressures and responsibilities. No stress, no drama, play to escape… This is JUST a game.

7. WAR is ONLY adults, MERC is everyone. Our younger players are incredible, but we also recognize that there are generational differences that sometimes make for difficult circumstances in guild communication. Our two guild approach seems to work for us, and for the many MERC players who choose to run with us.

8. Commander reputations. We have many Commanders, probably 5 or 6 who are readily recognized, and they all have different tactical and strategic strengths. We leverage that for our engagements. For instance, you will usually not find me in Eternal, but you better watch your back in your home borderland. That said, we readily converge like a swarm on any call for assistance when needed.

9. Commander Buffalo took a step back. Yes, I have critics, but I have one goal. Server success in the sense that we have FUN playing the game. Nice if we win in WvW, but not essential. Winning isn’t everything.

10. We welcome new players and we share the pain of competition. Credit goes to everyone in AR, not just “the guild” or any transfers. This is about a new attitude and how a losing server got its dignity back.

Thanks for listening. My apologies to any that might have had “negative encounters” with me in the past. Part of the process.

See you on the field of battle!

I have no problem with anything I said in map or PM to SniffyCube. A new transfer with an attitude who lacks simple common courtesies and behaves like a 12 year old. Server unity is important, and a troll from Kain isn’t going to stop that.

I meant what I said, you are not on the list of Commanders that we will run to support. Good luck.

SniffyCube.6107:

CyberSamurai.1208:

For AR: WAR – MERC is recruiting WvW adult players. We are one of AR’s oldest and best know guilds (for good or bad). Adults only in WAR and we require full time account rep with ALL characters. MERC is WAR’s part time auxillary for WvW players from other PvE guilds who want to run strong in WvW.

WAR – MERC hosts the server Teamspeak (300 slots), and ALL guilds are provided private channels. Multiple Commander channels, organized assaults across BL’s.

If you do NOT have a guild, whisper Commander Buffalo/Battlemaster of War in game and join today. We NEED you in WvW…

WAR – MERC will be running in WvW all weekend… One team, one fight.

Don’t forget a large dose of drama… for someone talking about server unity all the time you sure have a funny way of showing it lol.

Anvil Rock’s only dual-guild team “Warlords [WAR] – PeaceTrain [MERC]” is recruiting players who are looking for a dedicated social organization without associated drama. We are one of AR’s oldest and best know teams (for good or bad) and led by MMO experienced guild leaders and commanders. WAR is strictly for full time adult players and MERC is for part time players of any age. MERC is WAR’s part time auxillary for WvW players from other PvE guilds who want to run strong in WvW and has proven to be a strong asset in WvW play.

WAR – MERC hosts the Anvil Rock Public Teamspeak (300 slots) and ALL guilds are provided private channels. Multiple Commander channels, organized assaults across BL’s. Additionally, all players are given access for use in WvW or PvX.

If you do NOT have a guild, whisper Commander Buffalo/Battlemaster of War in game and join today. We NEED you in WvW…

We are specifically recruiting Oceanic “Night Crew” who can keep up the pressure. One team, One fight.

For AR: WAR – MERC is recruiting WvW adult players. We are one of AR’s oldest and best know guilds (for good or bad). Adults only in WAR and we require full time account rep with ALL characters. MERC is WAR’s part time auxillary for WvW players from other PvE guilds who want to run strong in WvW.

WAR – MERC hosts the server Teamspeak (300 slots), and ALL guilds are provided private channels. Multiple Commander channels, organized assaults across BL’s.

If you do NOT have a guild, whisper Commander Buffalo/Battlemaster of War in game and join today. We NEED you in WvW…

WAR – MERC will be running in WvW all weekend… One team, one fight.

Tone of the forum discussion seems to be a bit aggressive already, sad commentary on our opponents state of mind.

WAR/MERC had some good fights tonight, tough running so far against Sorrow’s, but you better bring yer “A” game all week.

Anvil Rock – “One Team, One Fight”

WAR/MERC will be running the map tonight looking for a challenge. Has been a great week, hats off to the competition!

Key to our success has been a very productive public TeamSpeak server and key transfers at the right time.

WAR has progressed from our early karma trains, and now runs some pretty good operations in line with AR’s server wide strategy. MERC is the WAR auxiliary guild for players who rep multiple guilds, but need a strong WvW team.

It only gets better from here guys… Hang on…

Commander Nomnom taught me everything back in the day before he bailed out… Nice to see he is still around! Look for us Nom… WAR is running and gunning!

GavinGoodrich.1382:

AR’s my original server. Scrappy kittens that fight hard, just lack an oceanic presence. Never count ’em out, though.

About 2 hours ago all 4 maps were extremely colorful. Nice reset night. AR pushed out hard, but momentum quickly went into SBI’s corner with #‘s. IOJ had a consistent queue on our map (which is a nice change of pace) while EB kinda swung back and forth around outmanned. TBH outmanned is a much nicer feeling, you really have a better idea where you’re at on people-power.

Maybe Anet can do some sorta in-between? Like Under-manned? something between Outmanned and Not outmanned so you have a little more of a feel for how many people you really have? And maybe a more scaling level of a handicap? Just a thought.

ANYWAY, matchup stuff. Was nice to exploit SBI’s overextending up north on AR by sucker punching stonemist but we promptly evacuated, expecting to hold it no longer than the 5 minute invul timer

AR COMMANDAHS I’ve asked IoJ commandahsi to hit SBI whenever possible, at least on EB. I know it won’t always happen. kitten happens. But if you’re willing to push SBI more often than not, then so am I If either of us tries to “play for 2nd” the reality is neither of us “win” 2nd…SBI will decide who “gets” 2nd. So throw 2nd out the window, and let’s both take SBI down!!!!!!!!

RWAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRR

Kodiack.2783:

Nak.8315:

CyberSamurai.1208:

Interesting times for our guild, our server and this match-up. As a guild philosophy and charter WAR is not interested in alliances with other servers or even other guilds on our own, but we sometimes observe a truce of convenience like yesterday in Ehmry Bay’s home map.

We are not interested in this amazingly stupid new perspective that WvW should be an sPVP playground. Do that where my train can find you and we are going to break it down.

Get serious, have fun, but get serious. Some of the superior attitudes that I hear in game and read in this forum are nauseating. You are not all that… Now come get some.

I understand the whole thing with not working with the other server, but really not working with your own Guilds? I have to be reading that wrong. That only hurts your server as whole and a pretty kittenty attitude to have considering you just commented on others.

edit:
On the other side of the coin, depending on your ability, not working with the rest of the server might be a plus for them. Guess someone from AR would have to comment on that.

The guy runs Karma/XP trains on reset night. That’s about all you really need to know.

-K

Pfft… Your perception is clouded by your lack of imagination. Server transfer to Europe, your welcome must have worn out on BP as well.

For clarification: We don’t miss any you that jumped server. Your departure says everything about your attitude and worth. Stay gone.

Karma/xp trains? We use those to level new members and server mates, and not exclusively. When we have the numbers and ability we have been known to take a tower/keep. And come to the rescue from time to time.

And running as a group focusing on our guild strengthens our skill and builds our numbers. More importantly, we value our independence and will continue to do so.

Server alliance? No thanks. Guild alliance? Happens all the time, but not written in stone. Buffalo train? If you don’t like it, don’t get on.

GF Borlis? Yawn…

Archer.1658:

I’d like to congratulate WAR from BP for taking lake after 30 minutes, you sure showed me you could take 1 tower.

edit: oh wait they failed lawl.

Sorry my friend, that was never our intent. What you saw was an xp/karma train full of ^80’s… And GF? We were crushing your bones all night. Let me know when you guys can field a challenge.

Agriope.4523:

Not everyone in Anvil Rock subscribes to this “alliance” bullkitten. Let’s not generalize, thanks.

Correct… And will not… “War Lords” [WAR] has not intention of kissing the ring.

Interesting times for our guild, our server and this match-up. As a guild philosophy and charter WAR is not interested in alliances with other servers or even other guilds on our own, but we sometimes observe a truce of convenience like yesterday in Ehmry Bay’s home map.

WAR is continuing to recruit new members, both noobs and experienced players who want to establish a strong guild presence in WvW. WAR has been Anvil Rock since the beginning, and will not server hop to make ourselves feel good. We feel good win or lose, and train our members for WvW as best we can without turning the guild into a WOW raid retrospective.

We are not interested in this amazingly stupid new perspective that WvW should be an sPVP playground. Do that where my train can find you and we are going to break it down.

Get serious, have fun, but get serious. Some of the superior attitudes that I hear in game and read in this forum are nauseating. You are not all that… Now come get some.

Anvil Rock Attrition and Deserters

WAR isn’t overly concerned about the guild defections which recently occurred, because we have seen it before. It is a process which will only make us stronger to be honest.

WAR has developed over the last year into a disciplined guild with a strategic focus. But at the same time, we enjoy tactical engagement on the field. We respect our opponents, and look to learn from them all. Currently at about 230 members, WAR is looking for solid recruits from our PVP and SPVP communities who can make us stronger in WvW.

Those recruits might come from another server eventually. But no matter what happens, WAR is sticking with AR and is looking for a fight. Bring it…

Oh yeah, I’m back…

“War Lords” [WAR] took it to Borlis tonight on the NSP map and helped even up the odds abit. Three keeps in three hours, not bad. Despite our reputation for being independent anarchists, you can look for us to continue our work against both Borlis and NSP.

And NSP, for God’s sake, please keep your map! Don’t make us come back and push Borlis out again please…. It’s like you’re a freakin’ point machine for them…

Anyway, awesome fights and epic portal bombs. I call this night in our favor, and if you were a defender at the other end of the WAR train you know exactly what I’m talking about. We’ll be looking for you on the Borlis map tomorrow, bring it…

Buffalo Bill (The Bill Show)
Co-Guild Leader
War Lords (AR)

I find it amusing that the accusations are flying back and forth in this thread, so thought I would add my two cents. The “War Lords” of Anvil Rock neither hack, nor condone it. Period. The simplest explanation is probably the correct one, and simply put, if you lose an objective you probably deserved to lose it.

As far as PRO goes, when I lead the train I look for you guys… And I enjoy every minute of it… I especially like the part where you place ram construction over my corpse… Makes me feel special.

We’ve lost some good guilds who didn’t stick around, but WAR is grooming our guys for the future with WvW leveling runs and instance farming… It’s gonna get interesting… Looking forward to the re-match in the future.

Buffalo Bills – Guild Leader, “War Lords” [WAR] (Anvil Rock)

“War Lords” [WAR] from AR took the fight to DR last night and managed to ninja Hills with five catas on the outer wall… Epic fights with the DR night crew, and one final battle with the DR zerg when they retook Hills… We just ran out of bodies…

PRO/RED/GOLD – we will be back!

Buffalo Bills
WAR Guild Commander