Guild Wars 2

So basically i have not unlocked it yet.

Lets say with 1 group, i finish 2 fractals, then we got back to the observatory to repair, and complete a 3rd. does that count? or does returning to the observatory area reset it?

because i have completed 3 with the same group, but i think we returned after 2, then finished the 3rd

edit: thanks for the replys everyone

Sorry if this has been asked already, but i cannot figure out how to unlock fractal difficulty 2.

i have completed all 7 fractals on difficulty 1, i have completed a “full run” of 3 fractals in a row, a few times now. but it will only let me into difficulty 1.

i am testing this by walking up to the entrance when Im not in a group. and it shows the highest unlocked level as 1.

do i need to be in a full group with people who have unlocked level 2 for it to be an option?

how does this work?

have i not actually unlocked level 2, is there some sort of onscreen indication when you actually unlock it?