I really feel that there should be somewhat of a “Never Ending Story” mechanic to the Living Story. In some Asuran library, you can pick up a mechanical book that ports you into a VR room where you can relive the story, get some loot, etc, all for the purpose of replay value. It wouldn’t effect ANet’s ability to tell a progressing story that changed the landscape, and it would definitely help people have a better understanding of what’s going on if they weren’t present for it.
I feel I shouldn’t have to watch a video of someone else playing, or simply read a wiki about it. Phasing can allow us to revisit the events through the premise of it being all virtual reality thanks to the Asura.
People seem to complain a lot about how the Living Story is temporary, and this idea would compensate for it’s temporary presence. I hope someone at ANet sees this. A virtual reality Asuran library would make this game even better than it already is.
Freakin “A” right! A marvelous idea, it is! I just came back after a long break and I am thoroughly kicking myself for all I have missed. The Lion’s Arch that I have known for over a decade is gone… And I wasn’t there to see it. Mega sad-face emotes abound
