Guild Wars 2

what this guy said

Well, hopefully its fixed by the time ladders reset.

Am I the first to provide documented video proof?

Yo what is this…? happened to me the other day was lucky enough to catch it on video…we were winning that match to Anet.., but still good as ever match on the second so it was kinda of worth it.

Allie.9268:

Prysin.8542, You might not refer to Skyhammer, but others in this thread do.

Dhuumfire actually had a change made before the “nerf into oblivion”, specifically as a result of player feedback.

Downed mechanics have been updated periodically.

Modes – they’re experimenting with the new map in custom arenas, as well had a CDI after seeing player feedback.

Rangers – the responsiveness to pets alone was a big change for Rangers. One that players requested as well.

The changes I listed above are a tiny fraction of all the things ArenaNet has done in response to player feedback.

Do you feel it is reasonable to consult the playerbase on every single change they make in the game? Do you think it’s reasonable for them to talk to you guys about every change that is made or will be made? Honestly, when would they have the time to actually develop the game if they were doing all that?

Whether or not the balance of dev to player interaction is at a healthy state right now, saying ArenaNet ignores player feedback is factually wrong.

These changes came waaayyyyy to slow. like 1.5 years slow, as well as other balance issues (the slow shave, despite experienced players stating how shaving and then power creep other objects would fail). Somethings OP no problem, 8 months later it will get “shaved” and still be OP. Personally I just think Anet is just under staffed straight up.

Whats that engi build that bunkers down points with explosive turrets?
I want traits, sigils, runes, utility skills. I want to abuse it.

o how i miss Allie already

always a blow out on this map depending on the class, this map is terrible for rated play. Just should stick to hotjoin

Zepidel.5349:

You didn’t hear? You can invite people to your party with more than 1 game under “there” belt, and queue as five with them to avoid any randoms who might not be up to your standards.

It’s kind of a pro trick, so keep it on the down low we don’t want everyone knowing they can do this.

o really gee you’re right i would have never guessed. but what if my friends aren’t online and I wanna get a decent game in Solo Que like I could pre patch? Ya mean I gotta wait X amount of time until my friends come back online to get a decent game in?

And by decent i mean people who know what they are doing and not running around with there legionaries 1v3-ing people.

When can we expect matchmaking hotfix? Tired of being paired with players who have only 1 game under there belt.

I like this lol

I will solo que more often if this map is removed.

soooo…..are you qq-ing because you can’t play braindead bunker warr to AFK home and be completely useless?

numbers is everything in teamfights (throws out your 5v5 version, 1 dies gg). even if lowered numbers used like 3v3, cap points would be useless. just might as well make it 3v3 tdm.

defiant stance lol. conditions can still be applied with EP on lol. go back to pve if its 2 hard for you.

awful, no. leave this buried down 8 pages where it belongs.

Locuz.2651:

Johnny Rotten.3910:

Also, doesn’t solo team arena automatically match you up with teammates that have a similar ranking to you? If these hostile PvP guys who hate “PvE scrubs” are such hardcore PvPers, then why are they being matched up in teams with people like me that have only been PvPing for about a week?

No. They match you with people with similar MMR if they are avilable at that very moment. If not it will take whoever is available.

So its possible to get in to matches with rank 80s, tournament level players, current top 5’s … and guys who dont know that you can weapon swap all in the same game.

^ Great system isnt it?

What this guy said. the current system is flawed in how it introduces new folks to MMR. 14 wins out of 21 is top 50 NA leader board status according to the current system. The strategy the guard used in essentially rushing lord solo is not typically played in “higher tiered” pvp matches, especially down just 20 sum points (unknown how many capture points your team holds). Usually you hold 2 and rotate teamfights. I don’t blame the guy for raging as the current matchmaking is broken. Also rushing lord is typically played in “higher tiered” matches as a last resort option from losing the match. When all else fails..For example like a 350 to 450, that even if you hold 2 points and win the teamfights you will most likely still lose given how close the opposing team is to victory. Food for Thought.

“Pvp Mode” was created to give balance from the worlds of pve and pvp. Not because of fashion lol! No pve food buffs, no pve skills, no pve armor stats, no OP rune sets.

Balanced Pvp.
OP is pve

Well you know what OP… go back to pve!!!!!noob

yea, i’ll say this need hot fixing…can’t even solo arena when my friends are not online because i get fresh pves…. and to add insult to injury…. Spirit Watch/ Skyhammer…..RAGE!!!!!!!!!!!

YourFriendMarvin.4127:

Maverick Holix.1382:

who cares about rank, prestige should be about leaderboard rankings and future titles associated with it. Yea leaderboards isn’t all that now bcuz the pvp community is low. But the goal is to increase the number of pvpers thus making leaderboards more relevant as a measurement of skill, not time invested. its about looking ahead. And for those who have obtained rank points past the new “dragon” are being compensated for it.

Leaderboards don’t mean anything with this current system. Anyone can to the top easily and stay there, because the decay system isn’t as efficient. Along with Karmy, Oeggs, Super Mang Jose, Chaith (Five Guage), and all the other 70’s who earned their rank with actual games. I don’t mind being boosted to Dragon, but not all these 55+ or people who bought the game 2 months ago. I wouldn’t even mind them decreasing the amount of rank points needed to 80. I agree there shouldn’t be a huge grind, but at the same time not let people who bought the game like yesterday hit a free Dragon.

I knew a response like this would pop up. Naturally those who have obtained high ranking in leaderboards and high rankings in game are not going to like this change very much. I mean you guys did it all. Got high ranking in leaderboards (fighting challenging players etc) while earning high pvp ranks. Truly the leet among leet, what else is there? At the end of the day that group is just a small minority of the actual GW2 player base (whom most are braindead pvers/wvwers). Is R55+ the right choice, could it be say R60+ or some other medium, well idk. I would say whomever has the numbers on the actual amounts would be able to make the call on that 1.

NO… If this goes live i have no reason to not put this on my condi spam Necro, my warrior, my condi spam Engi, my 1 spammer spirit ranger… OP, 6th proc OPOPOOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOPOP

I want skyhammer out of rotation of SQ at least

who cares about rank, prestige should be about leaderboard rankings and future titles associated with it. Yea leaderboards isn’t all that now bcuz the pvp community is low. But the goal is to increase the number of pvpers thus making leaderboards more relevant as a measurement of skill, not time invested. its about looking ahead. And for those who have obtained rank points past the new “dragon” are being compensated for it.

So what if thee play. How good are they at playing is the question. Are they understanding the mechanics to a point to recognize anomalies. I think not.

and just bcuz they are ranked 200 in leader boards or even 50 doesn’t mean they understand this or not. That’s the whole point of the braindead spam build meta currently out today.

Its just simply clear that these balance devs just don’t know how to do their jobs correctly. I’ll eat these words right up if the current meta actually does change though (hopes are very low).

And to Murdock, I know you are new to the gw2 pvp scene. The response you gave is the “BS” people are talking about. The community has been saying that the “slow shave” and “powercreep” technique has not been effective for about 4+,5+ months now. So your response is currently receiving a nice ole community flaming treatment. lol

Rezz.8019:

Wouldn’t skill/equipment templates solve this problem?

Not really, in GW1 you could have the template, but if you didn’t have the skill unlocked account bound; you would load a partially complete build. They should just make the unlock account bound in pvp.

The shield no longer correctly slowly grinns while stowed and slowly smiles when unstowed. Instead the shields face is pulsating.

Lux.7169:

gw1 RA.

Surprisingly there are more people there and the rewards are pretty fantastic XD

Might have to check that out.

And i’m on the forums, that rarely happens.

Maybe they got nothing ready to address the problems on the “feature” release? Or maybe they do? Maybe…just maybe we’ll have new game modes, balance fixes for a new meta, new updated rewards and leaderboards!!!!!! Or maybe not. Who knows….

I’d like to think i play for rank, but for right now the “rewards” is in a limbo state.

I think Mr. Big missed the suggestion about being able to dodge while immob.

On a side note my neighbors dog is named Mr. Big, hes a bulldog.

I diff agree with the disbanding of the balance team if one exists. A whole new crew for that one. And a PTS would be nice

GHASTLY GRINNING SHIELD. 3/18/2014 patch

Reverse the animation please. The last animation was far superior. When stowing and unstowing the shield would grin slowly. Happy face from unstowed- to Grin face when stowed.

Please anet that shield keeps me goin in this game. Fix the anims

I’m ready for Gw3 release

yea new game gw3

Yea sounds dandy and all, but by the time it would roll out gw3 would have been launched… we can all dream though right?

kirito.4138:

Sensotix.4106:

they said they will come in january..well its almost february

of 2016

Yea actually that sounds about right, until then i’ll be playing other games

gw1 pvp was boss, gw2 pvp just put it to shame it deserved more then this …literally

lol dueling in gw2

I like this, learned some vantage points and helps the community as a whole. I wouldn’t mind seeing more of these.

Yea i agree with ya Heal Sig is imba, i think they buffed it cuz of the condi meta though?
Interesting theory Merlin after all it is business.

bump???

Interesting responses, i edited the original post to include a step in the RIGHT direction. Keep em coming Spvp community.

Lets be honest here Spvp is broken. This balance on 10th better be THEE biggest balance patch to date. The way things are and have been for months….broken…OP……braindead…..spammy…imba builds, matchmaking (need i say more), and lackluster rewards. This has to be the miracle of all miracles. If this patch fails to go in the RIGHT direction I think its safe to say all hope for spvp in gw2 will be lost…

I ask thee now. Do you think this patch will set things right or ….spiral Spvp down lower then it already has? (And believe me this is the worse it has ever been).

Post your opinions and responses below.

Deceptive Evasion- 5 second cool down. enough said. would eliminate brain dead dodges and spams.

YES, I love this thread. You sir have nailed it right on the head 10,000 points for you my friend. Better quality alpha testers maybe or idk how they do it, but tbh majority of players in gw2 are pve and couldn’t fight there way out of a paper bag. The OP Imba builds start with that 10% slowly making it into the majority. Bravo sir Bravo!!!

I beat warriors all the time using the rather panzy D/P. I like running warrior as well bcuz its the only class viable to counter the bullkitten condi meta, Anet left me with no choice duhmfire=imba

fix your Spvp………

Once new game modes are created to go along with conquest, string it together with HA- Hall of heroes.

As for new modes, try to adapt a mode used from GW1. Yes even if it means making an adapted elimination type mode.

More players? Two sets of Teams? EX: Red T1, Red T2 vs Blue T1, Blue T2 vs Green T etc etc. Multiple conquest games happening at the same time, then string it together with the final battle where the teams unite…sounds like a headache, but can be tested.

Something that links the WvW “GvG” and the Spvp scenes, that also place it into a more balanced environment (Heart of Mist).

Conquest is a solid base no doubt.

Nightfall Music for New Pvp modes.