Guild Wars 2

The notion that this idea will somehow ‘hurt’ grouping players is ridiculous. If Silverwastes, and what’s coming with Heart of Thorns, is any indication, we’re already forced to group or zerg to see content succeed toward each stage or tier.

And, realistically, soloing players aren’t grouping for dungeons anyway. They’re pretty much ignoring dungeons to begin with because it all but requires a group.

There’s a reason there’s so much backlash when two fractals hit the daily PvE requirements.

Malediktus.3740:

I heared WvW will be removed from map exploration

http://www.reddit.com/r/Guildwars2/comments/2v20dl/less_to_explore_in_hot/

Hope they do.

No, it’s not niche. Just old. Everyone interested in a box set bought it years ago. Everyone else downloads it at a bargain price. That’s just the cycle of shelf space. Out with the old, in with the new.

A couple of accidental dodge rolls off a jumping puzzle made me face-palm.

I hope they still install some kind of ‘heart’ format. If it’s exactly like Silverwastes, but on crack, it’s not going to go over too well given how deserted Silverwastes is after everyone got their armor and achievements done.

Yep, when I read that on Dulfy, I instantly thought, “Aion” too.

If I had to guess, ‘adventures’ are akin to those quests in certain zones that are chained events. To complete an ‘adventure’, you must complete a certain chain. But, as always, that’s pure speculation on my part.

Edit: I see a few others thought the same.

I’m always thrown for a loop when anyone says they’re disappointed in something, anything, that they haven’t even experienced or doesn’t even exist yet.

My condolences to his friends and family.

Test.8734:

This changes as the game goes on, and we have maps in which basically all the events are themed with the map – like Orr. Where we fight basically the same few enemies in the entire map.

Now, I have never seen someone saying, “You know, I wish the Risen were part of more of the events we have in Orr”. What I have seen are complaints about how Orr is repetitive and lacks diversity within its enemies and events.

In other words, the expansion will be a lot like Orr. Instead of being as great as Queensdale.

Can’t say I’m surprised, given the way the expansion feels and reads rushed, but I’ll just leave it at that.

I also despised Guild Wars 1 when it came out. Didn’t get much further than post-Searing. The ironic part, after Guild Wars 2, is I went back and tried again.

I’m going to admit, at times and even with heroes, I dislike the game. But I do enjoy how the little things now make more sense in Guild Wars 2.

But they are two very different games.

Wow. Are guys that hard up for some love? Yeesh. Block all the messages from these creepers. Hopefully, a moderator will come along to offer more assistance.

As far as I know, it’s not an exploit. It’s similar to taking on a certain champion who doesn’t know to go around rocks in Silverwastes. A little cheesy, yes. But an exploit? Fix the AI, if it’s an issue, and problem solved.

I think there is (or was) a method, using the terrain, to do this. But, without context, I’m not sure if that’s the case.

It’s actually quite powerful if done right. But, to be fair, Wooden Potatoes did a video about this and said he hated it.

Examine the changes first. Research beforehand, if possible. And the decide the best path for my character to follow: druid or stay ranger?

After that, explore the new areas and map it. Achievement hunt. The usual suspects when a new zone opens.

Trust me. You didn’t want to group with that person anyway. Consider it a blessing in disguise.

Don’t jinx it.

And how. Mmm hmm.

For now? Nope. Wait for the expansion. Given that there will be new legendaries, and potentially legendary crafting ease, I’d wait. Especially since we don’t know what materials may or may not be needed.

Save your money.

With all the players about to flood the new region, things like ectos may drop in price like mad . . . if Silverwastes farming has taught us anything.

Loki.8793:

I like how the bottom left info wasn’t changed at all. That dude is totally a level 11 Human Mesmer.

LOL – Totally didn’t see that the first time.

What? Another one?

Purple Miku.7032:

I don’t support this.

The LFG tool would start dying out pretty fast because this would eliminate the need to use it.

Soloing dungeons should remain the way as it is. They’re all really easy to do if you know the path so I see no reason for them to be simplified/scaled.

Not necessarily. If the suggestion for the dungeon to scale with increased rewards is used, then people would still want to group the dungeon for that benefit.

We’ve seen this done in games like Diablo 2. You can solo Meph, for example, but if you had a group of people in the area, the difficulty as well as the loot increased.

So it’s quite viable.

Espers.7346:

proof right there, you are just stalking the thread waiting for something~ I don’t expect everyone to agree, but slinging insults about learning to play and such is a form of trolling. You are one of the ones who was trying to insist I want the trinity, when that is not the case. I rather not sit waiting for an hour for a tank. Now I am replying because I am bored~ don’t feel like putting on my zerk gear, and can’t find a team who will accept a support.

Let me get this right: We answered your questions, gave you some tips, stated examples, posted videos that show otherwise, and then you said nothing useful came from it. And, originally, you weren’t going to check on the responses since you didn’t care to read them or words to that effect. And now you’re responding because you’re bored?

And I’m the one insulting and trolling you? Really? How about you ask a moderator to delete this fiasco. And afterwards, please do research into exactly what the trinity is.

You’ll find that’s pretty much what you later admitted you’re asking for.

Wow. Haven’t done a new character since my original from head-start. No idea all these changes happened.

Wonder why they removed some of those quests.

Shame.

I think you’re reading too much into the class name. . . .

Jski.6180:

What dose the ram stand for in China?

The goat, sheep or ram represents love and happiness in the Chinese zodiac.

Espers.7346:

I can handle it trust me, I am used to forum trolls. read up. All anyone has done is try and twist what I said and post well nothing useful just trying to get a reply ^_- so think on that.

You know, for someone so high and mighty, you sure are posting a lot on a thread you weren’t going to check on in the first place. But, yes, you sure handled the responses well. Flame-baiting the community and then calling everyone trolls since you didn’t agree with their responses.

Quite classy, really.

Espers.7346:

Zerg on I guess ~ I do hope someone can just delete this entire thread, nothing useful came from any of it.

Request a moderator delete it then and stop wasting the community’s time since you opened a can of worms you couldn’t deal with.

Nothing useful . . . you get what you give.

Not sure if it’s an ‘event’, but . . .

“Prepare for the Year of the Ram with new ram items and a Red Lantern!”

https://www.guildwars2.com/en/news/plush-ram-backpack-miniature-ram-box-of-chocolates-and-red-lantern-in-the-gem-store/

Would be nice if there’s a celebration to kill time while waiting for the expansion though.

The ironic thing is you can solo most of the dungeons with the right build and traits. Yes, it will take you forever . . . but it can be done.

That said, I wouldn’t mind if you could select to tweak the dungeon to be more ‘solo’ friendly.

I would very much love it.

To be honest, I play a fabulous character and cannot stomach the unicorn bow either. It’s not feminine . . . just tacky.

Espers.7346:

Now I do dungeons when I can find a team, I personally have no issue staying alive.. my issue is the randoms I go with, makes me sad watching them die and I couldn’t heal them enough to keep them in the fight…so for the people whom think I need to learn to play l2p as it’s called~ I do just fine. Just would like to be able to help others more.

Let me let you in on a little secret: you can’t cure stupid.

Certain players are going to die no matter how much you help them. It’s up to them to learn how to play their chosen class. At no point, should the success of the group depend on your ability keep them alive.

That’s not Guild Wars 2. That’s another game completely. And yes, you are asking for the trinity.

Trying to disguise what you’re asking for isn’t fooling anyone either.

This kind of thread makes no sense. If you don’t desire a discussion, whether positive or negative, don’t post. The mere fact you state you’re not going to check on your own thread, which we all knew would be a lie, does not engender the community to post anything positive in the first place.

That said, not everyone is a ‘zerker’ build. I’m not. And I don’t want it. I already play a non-zerker role, and quite successfully, thank you.

Yep. Healing build. And nope, not posting it. Not discussing it. Not nerfing it, thank you. But, for those in the know, they’re quite aware how powerful it can be if done right with certain classes and combinations. So, your theory, is completely wrong.

Sorry.

Darkness.9732:

Anet has only introduced 1 pet in 2 years and half.

For those wondering, it’s the reef drake.

(laugh) You’d be surprised how large my ‘mental ignore’ has growned just today. But I’ll give it a further try in the future, Zera.

Lishtenbird.2814:

Each Mastery track is tied to a region of Tyria—they must be unlocked with Mastery points gained in that region and can only be trained in that region. With the launch of Heart of Thorns, there will be two Mastery regions: the Heart of Maguuma, encompassing all PvE zones that are part of the Heart of Thorns expansion, and the core Guild Wars 2 world, encompassing all PvE zones currently available in the game today. Since Mastery tracks can only be trained in their respective regions, the Mastery training bar will automatically change the Mastery track slotted when you change regions, reverting to the last Mastery track you had selected for that region. Some Mastery points will come from content that existing players may have already completed, and these Mastery points will be automatically awarded to you with the release of Heart of Thorns, allowing you to get started on your Mastery journey right away.

Interesting. Wonder if that will all but kill the old zones, other than daily requirements and new players, for good.

I’m starting to wish they had a block feature on these boards too.

Tom Gore.4035:

So in the end you still came to the same net solution as the first replies? That complaining about PvE players “having” to go to a PvP area will do no good.

That’s what we were telling him all along.

Do you lack reading comprehension or are you just being this ignorant to defend your nonsense point?

I said this at first:

Ardenwolfe.8590:

Had similar problems when I wanted to tame the wolf. But, eventually, I got the pet while the zerg was distracted during the wee hours.

Sadly, that’ll be your best bet because ANet will not change this content given their earlier history on such matters where PvE and WvW interests cross.

Best of luck getting that last wolf, Halthur. Just keep at it. Eventually, you will charm it.

Honestly, Tom, if you have nothing helpful to say, try not saying anything at all for a change.

Olvendred.3027:

Not with Fear. Fear is very bad in PvE, most of the time. Yes, popping F2 on a wolf will CC the mobs (for 2 whole seconds), but this will considerably hinder your efforts to actually kill the enemy mobs. You see, GW2 is all about AoE (this includes AoE from melee weapons, or piercing projectiles, etc. Anything that hits multiple enemies). That’s the main reason why people stack around a corner in dungeons – it’s to get all the mobs into one place, so they can all the AoE’d together. When mobs are spread out all over the place, they’re able to all attack you independently, while you can only kill one of two at a time. Meaning the fight lasts longer, with you suffering a lot more damage.

What Fear does to groups of mobs, is make them split up. Instead of a nice group you can AoE all at once, you have mobs in five different places that have to be taken down one by one. It slows you down massively and, in a difficult fight, could kill you.

That’s why I’m saying Fear is bad in PvE. It’s not merely sub-optimal. It’s actively counter-productive.

I’d say more situational than counter-productive. But that’s besides the point of this thread.

To each their own.

At this point, it better be sooner than later. Since the expansion killed any chance for Living Story updates, all I’m doing is logging in, doing three dailies, and then logging out.

Hope there’s some kind of seasonal or something soon.

Something is better than nothing.

It’s a moot point. It’s all speculation for now. But, as far as grinding, Silverwastes already bears this out. It’s not something new. And, honestly, we should expect it in the expansion.

If the size of the overall content is any indication, again speculation, it’ll be the only way to increase the overall interest before there’s another mass exodus.

But, again, we’ll see.

Tom Gore.4035:

Every second the mob is dead it’s not attacking. You can argue about CC being useful in PvE all you want, but the fact is that it’s almost always more beneficial to just kill the mob faster. The AoE fear also triggers way too slowly to be used as a reliable interrupt.

Your second paragraph is a fair point, but in this case the OP specifically said he wants it for PvE purposes, so any collection or aesthetic reasons are ones you’ve invented yourself for this thread.

Sad to say but the first reply to this thread pretty much said it all.

First off, unless you instantly kill a mob, every second it’s not attacking or controlled is beneficial to you and your group. Naturally, a dead mob can’t damage you. But, using your reasoning, you being dead isn’t helping either. The wolf can benefit a ranger with its AoE.

Second, ask any ranger why they collect all the pets. You don’t have to say why. It’s pretty much common sense. And I hope I don’t have to explain that.

Lastly, this:

I was going to make a suggestion, but then I read your signature. Sounds like you just wanted to complain.

is beyond ironic. So, in other words, to complain or make sarcastic comments, instead of discussion or helping the OP is “saying it all”?

If that’s the case, please feel free to say nothing else either. I’m under the impression that a discussion board is here for discussion. Not to make snarky comments that benefit no one. But you sure look clever doing it. By golly!

Seriously, OP, wait for your faction to be close to the wolf’s camp if you’re frustrated.

Again, ANet isn’t going to change this anytime soon as far as I know.

(laugh) Now I’ll never not see the ship as that fish.

Olvendred.3027:

All the canine pets have the exact same skills and stats, except for the special skill (F2). The knockdown (Brutal Charge) is not one of the special skills, meaning you can equip any of the other 4 canine pets, and still get it. Or 2 of them, if you so desire. Which will have special skills that are actually useful in PvE, too.

Yes, but the fear AoE is in the same camp. For every second the mob is feared, it’s not attacking. In a pinch, this can make all the difference. Even in PvE.

Besides, if rangers want the pet, they want the pet. Trying to quantify trolling, and I’m not saying you are, is no reason to give such negative responses.

Orangensaft.7139:

wait until your server is blue
then all you need to do is manage to reach the camp… you dont need to cap ANYTHING not even a tower… not even that camp

I believe this is how I got the wolf as well. Was quite easy when our keep was so close to the pet in question. Again, patience.

Most of these responses really surprised me. But, I suspect, more than a few of them are from PvP players. Regardless, I understand your concern, Halthur, and I share it.

Had similar problems when I wanted to tame the wolf. But, eventually, I got the pet while the zerg was distracted during the wee hours.

Sadly, that’ll be your best bet because ANet will not change this content given their earlier history on such matters where PvE and WvW interests cross.

For those that don’t understand, the wolf if part of the pet collection. Most rangers, if not all of them, like to complete this collection if possible. Also, the wolves do make excellent companions in PvE because of their knockdown. For every second a mob is down, it’s not attacking.

They’re around the same tier of damage as the lizards or drakes.

Best of luck getting that last wolf, Halthur. Just keep at it. Eventually, you will charm it.

Aidan Savage.2078:

^And yet we have your forum signature.

Oh the irony. Anyway, yes, OP, block is there for a reason. Or, just turn off map chat.

Very cool. I like him.

My God . . . the political incorrectness firestorm that would follow. . . .

Wouldn’t it be funny if that date was accurate?

https://help.guildwars2.com/anonymous_requests/new