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Okay. Thanks for the advice. As I said, my character is on the Darkhaven server, name is Xander Draxx. Anyone that would like to group up, just send a message or friend request. I’ll probably be on sometime tonight.
I actually started on the Darkhaven server. I hope no one started a new character on Blackgate.
I think I’m gonna go ahead and start my character on the Blackgate server. If anyone would like to join me, just let me know.
I just got the game and got it installed. I haven’t started a character yet because I don’t know which server to pick. I live in America, so I’ll obviously want to pick an American server.
Here is a list of WvW server rankings. The higher ranked servers are usually more active and more populated than the lower ranked. However, the queue for WvW and overflow for PvE times in the higher raked servers is much higher/longer.
I don’t think I’ll ever do any WvW events. And I was kinda figuring on a lower population server just to cut down on lag. My rig ain’t the best, but I’m pretty sure it’s got the minimum system requirements covered.
The common mentality in this game for a while now is that the best defense is a good offence. People usually stack as much damage as possible and rely on reflexes to keep them alive. In that kind of environment, sword and board might not be the most optimal. Remember, no tanks. Which means damage mitigation is going to be generally lacking, but not impossible. A shield really acts more as a control offhand weapon then it would as some kind of damage sponge. The blocking ability has generally such a long cooldown that it is not something to really rely on.
Overall though, play what you like the most. Don’t let others dictate how you should enjoy the game, but of course; it never hurts to learn from the experience of other players so that you won’t repeat their mistakes.
edit: Sent you some starting cash and some bags in your mailbox. I suggest you keep your gear updated to your level at least every 10 levels and no higher than green quality. At least for 1-79
I appreciate that. But why wouldn’t I want to go above green equipment?
Well, I think I can handle dodging.
I do more of the PvE stuff myself. Dodge rolling isn’t a problem, but won’t blocking also be possible? I’ll be playing a warrior and probably a sword and shield in my main weapon set. I’m not really into PvP stuff, never really been my thing. I’m more into co-operative play. Also, probably won’t be on until after noonish.
I just got the game and got it installed. I haven’t started a character yet because I don’t know which server to pick. I live in America, so I’ll obviously want to pick an American server. Are there any players here willing to take me under their wing and help me out through the early going? Or maybe some other new players that would just be willing to play together to help each other out? I’ll probably be playing as a warrior. I’m not new to MMOs, and definitely not new to the action oriented type of MMOs so it’s not like I’m gonna suck at it. Any guilds maybe that are looking for some new blood? I’d love to play with a guild.