Guild Wars 2

Few issues that need to be addressed.

Arenanet has been quoted as saying they are aiming to make GW2 an E-Sport. However, BOTH brands of PvP in this game lack any shape/form/resemblance of an E-sport.

There is no paid tournaments at this point, which just seem to give better loot? than our current free mode. There is no ELO/MMR system. There is no ladder to climb, and therefore no way to measure one’s skill and improvement as a player over time. There is no dueling, no spectator mode, and a progression system based entirely around cosmetics.

While this is fun, at least at first, it doesn’t hold up. The entire point of an MMO is Progression… To feel like we are getting better. This is established by leveling up, gear, appearance, etc. The one area where you would think we would need it most, (Ranked/Competitive/Structured/E-Sport whatever PvP) it’s entirely absent.

I’m here for the long haul, but these are things that must be addressed before the PvP in this game goes anywhere.

-ELO/MMR System. Otherwise the best team NA will be in a pool with the randoms who don’t coordinate at all. Without this, there is also no “proof” of one’s improvement. I would love for the matchmaking system to be similar to hot join, but only last for one match. Tournament style ELO system would be clunky.

-Spectator mode. Watch friends games, watch big tournaments, etc. Crucial to make this game an E-Sport.

-Downed state needs to be modified. Currently its too strong. I would be perfectly fine if it were completely removed in ranked play. Otherwise, lower the damage output, remove the interrupts/stealths, and replace them with a [Fury] buff or something along the lines, depending on the class. There are no second chances in PvP.