So first off I’m going to say it, I’m a casual player.
I don’t have the time to sink into playing this game and one of the reasons I like GW2 is that in a lot of ways it’s a casual friendly game. I can dip in, do a few events, and enjoy playing.
Then along came HOT. I pre ordered, I took part in the beta weekends and I had a blast playing the tempest. So I was sitting at work and thinking, great tomorrow I can play them properly. Then I saw how many hero points I needed to use the elite spec and my heart sank.
I in no way have the time to sink into playing long enough to get to that many hero points. Not unless I spend ages exploring the rest of the map and then grinding my way to the other couple of hundred odd points.
Come on guys, 400 is an insane amount.
I think this is a great game and I enjoy playing it. But please have some thought for the casual guys that help support you.