Guild Wars 2

Personally I’m having a great time. I have tried out Thief, Warrior, and Mesmer and really enjoyed all three of them. I find that the fights are reasonably diverse and while there are certainly blob vs. blob fights that I like getting involved in, there are still quite a bit of things to do for a small group. Some classes could use a balance pass including PU Condi Mesmers, but overall I’m feeling like I have a valid chance in each engagement.

I would like to see some more valid leadership roles. As it stands right now, Guardians are kind of the kings of leading blobs. I have a commander tag from back when I first started shortly after the game came out, but I feel like I shouldn’t really use it as I can’t provide as much utility as a Mesmer or Warrior. That being said, it’s really a good time for me.

I think if you get heavily involved “forum pvp”, it might change your pespective. I know for me, if I just play to have fun then I enjoy it. If you try to take a game seriously, it seems that you might have a worse time overall.

Vorch.2985:

I’m ok with this new tier because they said it bridges the gap between acquiring an exotic and acquiring a legendary.

I will NOT be ok if they add another tier to bridge ascended and legendary. That means that they were just BSing me.

IMO, they are fixing a flaw which existed. It may not be the best way, but I’m willing to give it a go.

The fact that infusions have stats as well.. and that they only released the “fine” rarity infusions shows that this is mean to be a continuous “progression”

They’ll go through with releasing ascended trinkets and then armor as they have said they would. Then when that full set is complete, I would guess that masterwork rarity infusions will come out so that you can go try to get them for all of your gear. The masterwork will more than likely have better stats on it too.

Then they’ll release the rares so you have to replaces your masterwork infusions.. and this will more than likely continue until the run out of tiers. Who knows where it goes from there but having to continuously replace infusions sounds a lot like a treadmill.

Wow.. this thread is losing pages with all the deletion going on…

Wow.. this thread is losing pages with all the deletion going on…Just to keep this on topic. Ascended armor is the worst idea I have seen added to a game since Radiance in Lotro. That’s my feedback.

Wow.. this thread is losing pages with all the deletion going on…Just to keep this on topic. Ascended armor is the worst idea I have seen added to a game since Radiance in Lotro. That’s my feedback.Fix it by maxing ascended have the same stats as exotic and only adding the infusion slot so dungeon runners can grind their brains out and i can happily ignore it and continue to have fun in WvW

pregnable.1954:

Nar.8327:

Does anyone else find it amusing that people will now be “LFG for FotM”? It’s almost like that was intentional.

Yeah, it is almost like this update is a complete joke as it goes against everything the game was supposed to be about.

The commando update looked more serious that this one.

At this point they could say, “just kidding” and it would make total sense lol.

Start looking for hidden messages in the lost shores posts. I would, but no.

There is somewhat of a joke.. Fractals of the Mists shortens to FOTM which is an acronym for Flavor of the Month… basically how content locusts treat games.

I don’t know about that.. I received over 100g in donations when my guild was collecting for a commander book and planning a large community based halloween event.

I got over 50g in one day so it’s possible that something is wrong here. I’m not going to get into the politics of it, but hopefully it’ll be handled by Anet

Jetser.2486:

So first everyone complains there is nothing to do at 80 (except Legendaries)

Then we get something to do at 80, which by the looks of it, is not giving a noticeable advantage (like you can tell if someone is wearing rares or exotics), but is something more to work towards for those who want to.

And people still get mad.. I don’t get it.

Certain folks got upset.. that number was much smaller than the ones who were happily playing the game until this change was announced.

Many people offered a lot of creative solutions for things to do at end game, but some people will never be happy until they have a treadmill put in front of them. I could happily let them go about their business if it wasn’t for the fact that these pieces of ascended gear do in fact offer stat increases when we were told this wouldn’t happen.

I know this argument may not get through to you as you’re not in the same position Iam, but to say that the large number of negative posts here are invalid would be somewhat naive.

Azjenco.9425:

Just curious…

Will people be less upset if ascended gear becomes available in WvW?

To be honest, I would be somewhat okay with it if ascended were offered everywhere that Exotic is. That means Dungeons, Crafting, WvW, Karma Vendors, and through straight gold on the AH (from crafting more than likely).

It’s still upsetting but I could at least deal with it. I would rather they equate the stats to exotics but add the infusion slot to make the dungeon folks happy with some progression while not causing a problem in WvW. If that was the case, I may even get a set of ascended, but as it stands not it seems that I would need to get ascended to have the top stats in WvW which is problematic.

We know what this thread is about and the point is we don’t like it. Here’s hoping that you’ll actually listen to feedback.

Definitely NO.. I came to this game to escape gated progression and happily played the game while those that want stat progression whined.

I loved the Halloween Event. I loved exploring. I loved working on world completion. I loved going for my legendary (knowing it would be the same stat-wise and only set me apart visually was a HUGE bolt of awesome).. I played the game like many others and loved it.

Then this came and I can’t help but feel the dread of old radiance gear from Lotro.. or fire resist or shadow resist or any other stupid mechanic that substituted for interesting boss encounters. PLEASE don’t ruin this game.

Crackbone.5710:

While this is a change from their original philosophy, please don’t act like Exotic gear is a prize of any sort.

It comes easy. Hell, I had most of my exotic pieces on my main before I even hit 80.

That’s kind of the point. A lot of people don’t want another treadmill. they want easy to obtain max level gear so that you can enjoy content without having to worry about gearing yourself and “finishing” a character.

Fall is in the air and soon Halloween celebrations will be in full swing in Tyria. It’s the time of year for harvest, food, friends, and some great pumpkin ale! It’s also time for the first in a series of festival events from Mirth & Merriment. We will be celebrating the season with our first annual Troll Or Treat event in Lion’s Arch on Friday, October 26th at 9PM EDT.

Join us at Lion’s Court within Lion’s Arch for the festivities. We’ll be providing buff banners, a guild banquet, fireworks, and plenty of prizes as we challenge players with trivia. Get it right and you will get a treat. Get the answer wrong and you just might receive a troll of a gift.

We’ll be holding other activities throughout the night including Hide & Seek, the Mad King Dash, and a Worst Dressed Contest. Even just stopping by to see us and chat may net you a treat of your own.

Join us on Jade Quarry in Lion’s Arch on the 26th for Troll or Treat. You can find more information and/or contact us here: http://www.tinyurl.com/jqhalloween

I saw one in Orr two nights ago on JQ. He ran up, farmed an Orrian Sapling. My buddy and I gave him a /wave… he politely /waved back and off he went.

They exist… I promise.