Thanks for the kind words, Achilles.
We’re still shy of where we would like to be in terms of NA. Seems like many are worried about us getting the bandwagon effect, but we’ve decided as a community that we have no desire to return to tier 1 and that won’t be happening here.
I have this secret desire to see SoS return to it’s former glory.. but if that’s what you guys are trying to avoid, I hope you get what you want.
As for TC being the ‘baby Tier 1’ server, I still don’t know. I had this discussion with someone else the other day. He thinks they will continue to move upwards, but I think they will stay in T2 and have boring matches until the guilds get fed up and leave. It’s happened before.
I could be wrong, and they could go all out in a T1 matchup as soon as tonight of course. We shall see!
Much love to SoS, I’m hoping to see you guys go up against DB/Maguuma. I think that would be a fun matchup for you guys.
Edit: To stay on topic, I meant it will be fun to watch you guys as you continue to strengthen and take on bigger challenges! Maybe some day I’ll revisit my luvers at SoS
Âchillæs – Jade Quarry – GvG’ing before you knew what it was
Âchillæs – Jade Quarry – GvG’ing before you knew what it was
Eh, the contradictions don’t warrant a continuance of this discussion.
On to the next matter! Good fights to all servers and hopefully next week we have an SoR/JQ/TC matchup. Cuz that’s what I want.
Don’t judge me.
Âchillæs – Jade Quarry – GvG’ing before you knew what it was
I want to fight rank 6 and up. These matches with lower tiers are complete blowouts.
You mean like JQ vs FA?
Oh and going back to your inflammatory posts from earlier, every small man group that I ran against FA small man groups always resulted in FA losing. I can name the guilds but I have respect for them. Not to mention they put up a good fight.
Don’t generalize a vast server like JQ who has a ton of PvE-casuals who like to visit the casual PvEp realm. WvW is not PvP and you should stop flattering yourself.
When you want to face a JQ team in sPvP, let me know.
Post diatribe
I’d like to face SoR/TC. My ideal match
Âchillæs – Jade Quarry – GvG’ing before you knew what it was
- WvW is a laggy, blobby mess enabled by anets refusal to address mega zerging as the most effective tactic. I am disappoint……..
Then transfer off SoR? You’re on the 2nd most stacked server out of how many servers NA? Stop the QQ about things you can control.
Âchillæs – Jade Quarry – GvG’ing before you knew what it was
I’ll only say this once.
Your organized open field fights are in no way relevant to WvW, and does not command the actions of everyone else on the map. Out of respect to fellow server-mates, sure I won’t intervene.
However, if you’re going to be in the WvW map, you’re subject to the limitations of WvW. There is no time-out button and I fully expect you to be aware that Devon Carver recently shed light on how this is viewed at ANET: this is WvW first.
Organize a 10 v 10 fight in a private PvP arena if that bothers you. And sorry, but I don’t care if you wish to zerg with more.
Âchillæs – Jade Quarry – GvG’ing before you knew what it was
After a moment of jealous envy at your recruiting, I got happy when this makes my long held prediction of a SBI, JQ, and SoS rematch in T3 all the more likely now.
If we could just get them to drop down a bit we can make this happen (though I guess it could still happen if the RNG hates us.
Careful what you wish for…
Âchillæs – Jade Quarry – GvG’ing before you knew what it was
As a thief i can say that a good player playing conditions mesmer (the one that constantly also disappear and breaks root and stunt) is almost impossible to kill.
Mesmer phantom (i think) hits like a truck but also has low hp pool and defense how is suppous to be.
The only problem with mesmer to me is the same problem with the current meta . . . conditional based builds with great survivable.
Sorry but you, as a thief, use the same exact survivability technique as the condi mesmer. Stealthing.
The phantasm you’re referring to is the iduelist. It does hit like a truck, if specced into power/precision. The condi mesmer spec does not spec into power.
Condition builds should have higher survivability, since it’s damage over time. Meaning it takes (or should) more time to take down an opponent. A high burst/highly survivable build/profession would be rather overpowered. (old d/d ele, anyone?).
Yup i use stealth but i don’t have 5 copies of me hitting you constantly.
Well… in order for the build to work the phantasms have to be up. The clones do like what, 9 damage? lol?
Âchillæs – Jade Quarry – GvG’ing before you knew what it was
Well at least we always win Forum Wars 2 vs TC
Its another thing TC and JQ have in common
FA? UH, nah.
FA’s kind of like the little sister to Mag on the forums. You try to be like her, but you just can’t quite pull it off
Âchillæs – Jade Quarry – GvG’ing before you knew what it was
I have no idea what you just said.
so it wasn’t just me
Âchillæs – Jade Quarry – GvG’ing before you knew what it was
I luff PPT. It makes me feel like a BIG BRIGHT RAY OF SUNSHINE
Âchillæs – Jade Quarry – GvG’ing before you knew what it was
You guys seem fun
Âchillæs – Jade Quarry – GvG’ing before you knew what it was
It also isn’t like WoW where it has a large enough playerbase to get away with slower updates.
Âchillæs – Jade Quarry – GvG’ing before you knew what it was
For all intents and purposes, I’ll slightly elaborate.
The new condition mesmer cropping up (I use it as my main now, don’t judge me) is very strong. However, one of it’s key strengths right now is the unfamiliarity with it that most players facing it have. I frequent the “dueling arenas” in the game browser and can tell you that 1v1, it will faceroll people before they know what’s happening.
However, the build can be counterplayed and when dueling mesmers using the same or a similar build, things can get very intense, as they are familiar with the build.
Âchillæs – Jade Quarry – GvG’ing before you knew what it was
As a thief i can say that a good player playing conditions mesmer (the one that constantly also disappear and breaks root and stunt) is almost impossible to kill.
Mesmer phantom (i think) hits like a truck but also has low hp pool and defense how is suppous to be.
The only problem with mesmer to me is the same problem with the current meta . . . conditional based builds with great survivable.
Sorry but you, as a thief, use the same exact survivability technique as the condi mesmer. Stealthing.
The phantasm you’re referring to is the iduelist. It does hit like a truck, if specced into power/precision. The condi mesmer spec does not spec into power.
Condition builds should have higher survivability, since it’s damage over time. Meaning it takes (or should) more time to take down an opponent. A high burst/highly survivable build/profession would be rather overpowered. (old d/d ele, anyone?).
Âchillæs – Jade Quarry – GvG’ing before you knew what it was
So glad to see SoS getting more NA love… really. Awesome server with great people and these recent additions should help to balance the scale. Can’t wait to see what else SoS has in store for the future!
Âchillæs – Jade Quarry – GvG’ing before you knew what it was
Everyone <3’s AoS. Nuff said
Âchillæs – Jade Quarry – GvG’ing before you knew what it was
SoS if you’re looking to strengthen a T3 server with weak NA but strong Oceanic presence. Very respectful and fun group of people to play with.
Maguuma if you’re looking for skilled trolls …. errr, players, both in game and on the forums. Decent NA but weak off hour coverage.
Fort Aspenwood has a powerhouse NA presence but weak in every other timezone. Very tenacious but a solid group of people.
Crystal Desert has a relentless NA and some SEA presence but could use help in all areas.
Tier 1 servers kind of speak for themselves… strong coverage in general. JQ needs more NA, SoR needs more EU/SEA, BG is pretty well covered across the board. By far the most balanced tier, but already fielding large numbers.
Âchillæs – Jade Quarry – GvG’ing before you knew what it was
I always got the impression DB was kind of like a “bro, no bro, dude… bro” atmosphere. Plz confirm.
I always thought DB was more like
“ok gaiz stack here every…” in the background “Mooooooom, no i need 10 more minutes we’re about to take the stonemist castle!!”
Âchillæs – Jade Quarry – GvG’ing before you knew what it was
APS..
You guys have a thief who’s obsessed with my ele. Like completely enamored.
Âchillæs – Jade Quarry – GvG’ing before you knew what it was
Dragonbrand QQ’ing about Mag trolling them… comedy
Âchillæs – Jade Quarry – GvG’ing before you knew what it was
I hate underwater combat… but because it was done poorly, not because the concept is bad.
Mesmer underwater combat OP
Âchillæs – Jade Quarry – GvG’ing before you knew what it was
I think either Warrior/Guardian/Engineer would be the closest for what you’re looking for.
I’d say go with Engineer to have a more unique experience
Âchillæs – Jade Quarry – GvG’ing before you knew what it was
You need to go to Sea of Sorrows. They have a strong Oceanic presence and they have a devoted group of NA who avoid zergballing like the plague. Perfect fit for you guys.
Âchillæs – Jade Quarry – GvG’ing before you knew what it was
we should have a JQ/TC/FA matchup. that would totes be fair, right FA!?
Âchillæs – Jade Quarry – GvG’ing before you knew what it was
the day where BG and SoR “2v1” JQ?
we can only imagine. shudder
XDDD
BG and SoR are too greedy. It wouldn’t work.
Âchillæs – Jade Quarry – GvG’ing before you knew what it was
Âchillæs – Jade Quarry – GvG’ing before you knew what it was
Unless a T1 server implodes it will probably be TC, when the guilds get fed up with the pvd
I feel very strange about this. Other than the final free-transfer migration, TC hasn’t really lost any guilds. Seems like people are always migrating TO TC. I think I’m stuck in a place where it would be really crappy to see TC lose people, but I also want a fair matchup with that “who’s going to win?!” feeling at the start of every week. I kinda feel like our guilds are mostly really good “friends” to each other. :/
Maybe we’ll get lucky and a smattering of T1 guilds will randomly move to FA and DB to even them up with us. :-P
But then we would lose a T1 server and be stuck with another imbalance
Âchillæs – Jade Quarry – GvG’ing before you knew what it was
Unless a T1 server implodes it will probably be TC, when the guilds get fed up with the pvd
Âchillæs – Jade Quarry – GvG’ing before you knew what it was
WHO ARE YOU WHERE DO YOU COME FROM
Âchillæs – Jade Quarry – GvG’ing before you knew what it was
Most of them don’t. Unless 25 has suddenly become larger
The only guild I remember fielding massive numbers was [TSym] when I did a week on SoR. They had like 40ish in EBG. [IRON] will field a large group every now and then though.
PYRO runs similar numbers to the T1 guilds
Âchillæs – Jade Quarry – GvG’ing before you knew what it was
It would be a beautiful forum thread week after week though. And I meant to say “not that I don’t miss FA / TC* / Mag”
I don’t miss DB.
Âchillæs – Jade Quarry – GvG’ing before you knew what it was
DB needs to hurry up and implode so FA and Mag can swell up and balance T2 with TC.
Not that I don’t miss FA / DB / Mag
Âchillæs – Jade Quarry – GvG’ing before you knew what it was
I wanna hang out at this thread this week. All the cool people are here. Just pretend I’m from Maguuma.
Please transfer to Maguuma, thanks
Uh oh, looks like T1 and T2 are rubbing off on you…
Âchillæs – Jade Quarry – GvG’ing before you knew what it was
GvG and FA for sure! FA was a great place for trying out any build or just to relax and have fun. It was fun playing both sides. I miss FA a lot
Âchillæs – Jade Quarry – GvG’ing before you knew what it was
I run lyssa runes and condis give me no issues
Âchillæs – Jade Quarry – GvG’ing before you knew what it was
burst > condi > bunker > burst.
so burst beats condi which beats bunker which beats burst.
Kind of like LoL
Poke > burst > sustain > poke
Âchillæs – Jade Quarry – GvG’ing before you knew what it was
Duels shouldn’t last 20 seconds. That would be incredibly boring. The meta should never allow that if it wants combat to be in depth and engaging imo.
Âchillæs – Jade Quarry – GvG’ing before you knew what it was
Âchillæs – Jade Quarry – GvG’ing before you knew what it was
Maguuma’s fun to play against
..even if they are evil
Âchillæs – Jade Quarry – GvG’ing before you knew what it was
Darn.. I was hoping TC would replace SoR
Tired of getting wiped by SoR I know.
trolololol
Âchillæs – Jade Quarry – GvG’ing before you knew what it was
why transfer to dragonbrand if they’re imploding
Âchillæs – Jade Quarry – GvG’ing before you knew what it was
I wouldn’t classify GW2 anywhere near the other 100.
My thoughts on the current state of PvP: tragic.
Examples:
Downed state – overly rewarding
Rally – excessive
Lack of healer or power heals – makes gameplay a spamming mess of AoE (as of right now) that takes tactical precision out of teamfights
Unviable professions as a result of QL nerfs – elementalist
Maps too small for such small objectives – see capricorn
Water Combat – needs a massive overhaul
Etc etc etc…
But I don’t see anything that isn’t able to be fixed.
Âchillæs – Jade Quarry – GvG’ing before you knew what it was
People said the same thing about GW1 before it hit it’s first anniversary.
It easily became the strongest PvP game I’ve ever played. Don’t be so quick to discredit it.
Âchillæs – Jade Quarry – GvG’ing before you knew what it was
Hotjoin is deathmatch most of the time
Âchillæs – Jade Quarry – GvG’ing before you knew what it was
You’ll get there. I’m still working on it myself (only rank 21), but it gets better.
Also, you should know ranks mean nothing! I’ve seen ranks less than 10 wipe the arena clean of r40+ (granted they may have been a smurf, you never know).
Âchillæs – Jade Quarry – GvG’ing before you knew what it was
Nuka I know we all want quick fixes. We all do. However, let us not forget that even in this game’s predecessor a lot of these things did not happen overnight, or the first year of the game’s lifespan.
We can choose to be unconstructive about how we approach it, and moan to make ourselves feel justified. Or, offer our thoughts and solutions to hopefully contribute to making things better. It took me a while to make this conclusion but ultimately I think it will pay off.
Âchillæs – Jade Quarry – GvG’ing before you knew what it was
I don’t understand what your standard for an exceptional player is.
Exceptional at dueling? Exceptional at supporting a group? Exceptional at what exactly?
The classes you play are also easy to use.
Âchillæs – Jade Quarry – GvG’ing before you knew what it was
So… cast bars ? That or rework half of the animations of the game, i think cast bars are cheaper .
I believe a strong portion of reasoning behind the absence of cast bars were in GW1 many players were glued to watching the bars instead of enjoying the action. This was especially true for mesmers
Âchillæs – Jade Quarry – GvG’ing before you knew what it was
Yeah I agree.. the SoR rush on JQ garri was annoying. I enjoyed how the BG zerg sat perfectly inside my feedbacks/null fields on the south gate though.
Âchillæs – Jade Quarry – GvG’ing before you knew what it was