Guild Wars 2

[Disclaimer] I have not been active on the forums, I have not read up on every proposition regarding this topic, I am simply here to express my view on a few topics which would make the game more immersive for me and hopefully for others. If something has been written or it’s something I don’t know about, tell me instead of telling me how stupid I am. Also, English is not my native language.

UI

An option to toggle show name for my character, including titles, that’s both visible to me when I’m running around and when I’m opening up my hero panel.

Titles

Foreword
I played SWTOR for a few months and what struck me was that I really felt like what I did in my personal story defined me. I felt a character devolpment and for me as a bounty hunter, I really enjoyed going from a simple mercenary to ”The galaxy’s most wanted”. Having a title that displayed this was a proud moment for me.

Titles for progressing the personal story.
When playing my personal story in the Vigil, I feel important. I like having a rank and a role in the devlopment of Tyria and the second I leave my story I feel that I’m just one in the crowd. For example, If I’m being adressed as Warmaster in the personal story, I would like a title like that, to display my rank. Adding several titles to each storyline would adress this in a neat way.

Titles for crafting.
Adding titles for crafting encourages people to build a persona around a character. For example if I’m a dedicated armoursmith, I should get a proper title for the work I put into my craft. These titles can be integrated into what race you’re playing, what guild you’re in etc.

Titles for your class.
I would love to be able for people to identify me with what class I play, other than the emblem. These titles can be added when you reach different levels. For example (Guardian):
20 – Defender. 40 – Protector. 60 – Cleric. 80 – Paladin.

Gameplay

Bring back the Guild Hall! If there was one element that I loved and that really defined my time in Guild Wars 1, it was the guild hall! Just having a place to relax, talk to guild members was a key feature for me. I’m not saying we should have a place for sPvP integrated (unless It’s bought via the gem store), but a simple place where you can repair, have a merchant and possibly a bank. This hall can be upgraded, featuring achievements that has been accomplished by the guild (sort of like a hall of monuments), guild banners, etc.

Afterword
All these things (except the guild hall) are small things that would greatly improve how immersed I would feel in the game. It’s nothing groundbreaking and nothing that would ruin the game, but It would help making the game more enjoyable and immersive!

Thanks for your time.

VoidQuake.7842:

Quite satisfied with my current appearance.

What hoodie is that? It looks amazing!

sPvP build:

Short bow and Axe/Torch
30/0/30/10/0

http://www.guildhead.com/skill-calc#Mcom0zczMNGgmMNGgMx0xa0mVqoRso

Pros:
High survivablity, decent CC capabilities, constant damage. Great fun!

Cons:
Not great burst, depends somewhat on positioning with the short bow active.

The idea is to keep up alot of dots via burning, bleed and poison. Entangle is a great CC that also applies a 20k damage bleed effect.
Using Signet of the Beastmaster adds both stability and invulnerability for finishing off wounded enemies and holding nodes for a longer time.

Weapon runes:
I use Sigil of Superior Venom for the short bow for longer poison effect.
For the axe/torch I use Sigil of Superior Doom on the axe for a transition of the poison effect, whilst on the torch i have Sigil of Superior Smoldering for longer burn effects.

Armor runes
For runes on the armor I use 4 Superior Runes of the Afflicted for longer poison and bleed durations aswell as condition damage and I also use two Superior Runes of Balthazar for a tad more power and burning duration. Amulet choice is PvP Carrion Amulet for condition damage, health and power.

Pet choice:
Lashtail Devourer for Rending Barbs, which applies a bleed effect.
Black Widow Spider for poison damage and CC aswell as Paralyzing Venom, which applies a root.

I have a great time with the build, hope you will as well!
Veros

I can only say that I agree with everything in the original post, a great read, hope this get the attention of ANet.

Fix my class.