Guild Wars 2

As Ayrilana mentioned, last year it was much more difficult . . . at first. But people complained hardcore until it was nerfed into what you’re seeing now. Back then, if you didn’t know what you were doing, it was all-but-impossible to keep five alive.

Now, it’s all but a cakewalk. And I don’t expect it to change back given its history.

Signet of Savagery [Elite] (120-second cool down)

Passive: 10% chance per hit to grant pet increased attack speed. Duration is 6 seconds and can stack. Applies only from ranger’s attacks.

Active: 10% chance per pet hit to grant you increased attack speed for 20 seconds. Duration is 6 seconds and can stack. Applies only from pet’s attacks.

Shhh! The last thing we need is for that to get ‘fixed’ too.

Those tiny chimneys count as well. If they’re still standing, after you’ve smashed the building, use an area effect to destroy them. They can be very hard to target.

Holland.9351:

If you have a pet on passive, like the Red Moa, press F1 on a target before you press F2 and it will often work with the extra boon duration. You’ll have to press F3 afterwards or he will continue attacking the target. It feels very buggy, but it generally works.

If you have a pet on aggressive mode and you are in combat with something, then usually the pet is as well.

Thank you. I’m doing something akin to that now.

You didn’t offend me. Getting offended on a discussion board is pointless. But, I do hope you know I posted what I did to make you realize how silly, if not obsessive compulsive, you’re being. Again, it’s just a video game.

Please come back to Earth.

While I love me some Guild Wars too, missing an achievement or some content in something that probably won’t, or shouldn’t, be a blip in your life in say another ten years, should put it into perspective.

Enjoy the game. Enjoy your life. And don’t sweat the little things. Life is way too short to put such priorities into something that should be no more than light entertainment.

Happy Holidays.

What Zaxares said.

Content like that tends to linger for a month before it disappears unless there’s a huge outcry. And then, they’ll stick an NPC around to take the leftovers for a few months.

Yet, in this case, I have my doubts.

If my local Santa looked like that, I’d sit in his lap all the time.

Well, so far, I’ve only encountered this once. Otherwise, each team’s been doing everything they can to win.

Great fun.

Honestly? You’re overreacting. And . . . you’re placing too much importance into the trivialities of a video game. So, with respect, let me be blunt: No one cares that you ‘did it all’ in a video game . . . except you. But, if bragging rights in Guild Wars are that important to you, far be it from us to coax you off that ledge.

You go right ahead and leap.

I must agree with Mike. While I do sympathize, and completely understand, please know missing a minor event, or any event for that matter, won’t kill you. Again, I do understand this, as I’m something of a compulsive myself.

But, it’s still just a game, and there will be other events in the future. Please don’t take it to heart, and know that more than a few of us skipped or missed it as well.

Still . . . you never know. These prior event may one day return. . . .

Concentration Training (Nature Magic II)
Requires the pet to be in combat mode. The Ranger being in combat mode is not enough.

Wait. You AND the pet must be in combat for it to work? Hmm. I’ll double-check. I reported this on the bug list, and I’ll update it or remove it if true so you can repost the larger list.

Edit: Sure enough, it works if both of you are in combat. Well, I can deal with that.

Well, that explains quite a few things. Kept thinking, because my pet was stealthed, it wasn’t going off. Now I know it was because . . . he was moving?

Seriously?

Again, fury bug fixed in less than two days. This? Bet money it’ll be late into next year before it’s addressed and fixed . . . if ever.

That was wildly cool.

I find it telling that a bug that benefits us gets ‘fixed’ in less than two days, yet bugs that harm us, or stop traits from working, haven’t been addressed for over a year.

Very telling.

You know what I find ridiculous? The absolute inability for some people to spell that word. Also, the very notion that NPCs are ‘stealing’ funds, that exist in an imaginary world no less, is pretty silly too. Since, you know, you’re required to donate them in the first place.

Let’s repeat that word: donate.

Please note that everything you listed isn’t required for you to continue to enjoy the game. Granted, it may take longer to cross the world, for example, but if you want to be cheap, you can hoof it since one to three silver is killing you.

Glad I didn’t save those materials from last year.

I strongly suspect that bard and his robo-crony are pocketing some of that charity change. I’ve got my eye on them. Heck, I wish Queen Jenna would punish ME like that. Yeah, I’ll take all your money . . . suckers!

Well that explains why me and another player were the only ones going against the opposing team.

Wasn’t pretty, but I get why now.

I will admit, I didn’t expect the change to be that noticeable. But, man, even in PvE did I ever notice the difference.

Good few days for longbow.

Elbegast.6970:

I don’t even know how to start the Wintersday stuff. I logged in and saw no mail and no story. There was nothing but achievements. I guess I will just log back in when the game decides that it wants me to play it.

They’re all in Lion’s Arch like the descriptions say in the achievement bar. Each location is noted, on the map, with a peppermint or candy-cane swirl.

On that note, the game never ‘decides’ for you to play it. It’s quite the other way around. Or, at least, it should be.

I wouldn’t hold my breath. They fixed this with record speed, but there’s still a glaring error with a trait that gives a sigil’s information instead.

Funny thing, a family member started seeing record numbers of rangers in WvW when longbow had the fury bug on our server.

And after?

Well, you know the answer.

Well, at least this was a false alarm . . . thank God.

I might be tempted if the spirits stayed up continuously. But, as of right now, the spirits are pointless. That downtime between being able to recast them now was the nail in the coffin for me.

And the fun is over. Back to shortbow I go.

Oh I still very much care. The near monthly updates and achievements have kept me very interested in Guild Wars 2. Not since Warcraft and Dark Age has a game held my attention this long.

Yes, I did it solo with a great sword. The one I had a hard time finding was a small tree behind a large rock.

Is there a reason they’re no longer showing on the mini-map? Seems a strange change.

Don’t you worry your pretty head, the longbow update wasn’t intended. The truth is . . . it’s getting nerfed . . . er, fixed, to the ground. So rejoice! Short bow and longbow will suck equally.

Joy.

There’s always someone who ruins it for everyone. Yeah, the deafening silence on this forum didn’t do it before. How will it be different if we go back to that . . . again?

Now excuse me. I’m going to shoot the hell out of some people and mobs while I still have frenzy and while longbow is still fun. Then, it’s back to short bow and its 2-10 damage.

Any mention of that bug getting hot-fixed? Naw. Working as intended.

May I ask what part of ‘I already did, please reread it’ are you not understanding? Honestly, this is like watching you stick your fingers in your ears and saying, “La, la, la,” at this point.

But, hey, your call.

Brett.4305:

One warrior kills leet player in 5 sec: no big deal. Next round.
Two rangers with longbows kill a noob in 10 sec: OMG ! Nerf longbow ! Too strong !

Well, to be fair, he did say four. So yes, it took four rangers to kill someone in 10 seconds. See! We are improving after all.

(chuckle) Let me get this right. You want me to explain to you, because you can’t be bothered to reread why I’ve already stated why your reasoning is ironic, why it’s ironic because I have the inability to do so, even though I already did, and I’m now afraid to do so . . . even though, again, I already did.

All because you ’can’t be bothered’ to figure it out on your own.

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Merry Wintersday.

I really do love that you’re proving my point without even knowing it. Happy Wintersday to you too.

I already did. Please quit cherry-picking and realize why your request is ironic on your own. Either way, it’s late and I’ve indulged you and this thread long enough.

Good luck with your suggestion.

wulfgainer.9346:

I support Jokke about music skills for a game who tells you to rely on them…

Actually I’m really frustrated by this game… I’m a pianist, music teacher and by all means, the best score I can achieve is when I cut the sound down, just focusing on the “right spot”… and, when it works ! because most of times, I feel the game is lagging much more than elsewhere !

When I try to use my ear, I feel the beat (even without metronome), I judge the “right time” and the note is always too late or too soon… I put the graphics at minimal effects, my PC is a good one, but even this, with ear (which works well, by the way), I miss almost 50% of notes…

Well, if we’re going there, I’m also a pianist with a lot of experience in music as well. I get perfect or near-perfect scores each time with no problems. I have the sound up loud, the graphics high, and play with the visual cues as well as the audio ones.

I don’t need the metronome nor do I feel ‘punished’ because others play their parts badly.

So . . . draw your own conclusions.

jokke.6239:

“much less a drummer. It’s called a bell choir for a reason”

A bell choir have their songs practiced and have a lead bell player that everyone follows.
Every orchestra/band have a lead, it doesn’t have to be a drummer, just a person who keeps the rhytm going.

Sigh. And that is also in the mini-game if you’ve paid attention. Unfortunately, like your example, it requires someone who understands that and knows how to do it. Usually with a lot of practice, as you’ve also hinted.

You do realize you’re making a lot of noise about something basic, that can be farmed endlessly for gift boxes, and requires the hand/eye coordination of a child to complete? Yet you, the ‘musically inclined’, want more cues to help you achieve better results.

You’re still not seeing the irony in your request?

You have this curious hangup about ‘musically inclined individuals’ or words to that effect. But, I believe you misunderstand the intent. Musically inclined doesn’t mean musically gifted as well. In this case, it means you like music more or less.

Also, yes, some people suck at the mini-game. But, if they suck too badly, the game punishes them by removing their ability to continue the song. While I do agree the songs can sound amateurish because of player input, I’m also not expecting Air Force Band-level expertise either. Nor should you given the effort some of our peers show in their attempts at pretty much anything.

Again, I think your idea has merit, but not for this event. Remember, it’s a bell choir with holiday elements and attempt to stay true to that goal.

SuperPiggy.2941:

Anet please fix this asap, i was just in a pvp match with 4 rangers abusing this bug/glitch(not fun).

Silence! We are all using longbows now just like ANet wants. Eat more arrows! It’s intended for you to die . . . a lot!

The princess dolls are the worst.

The point of the mini-game, other than winning and getting the achievements, is to hear the complete song with the other players. So your idea, while it has merit, is counterproductive to this ideal.

Also, when you get to play your own songs, it allows players to attempt their own songs or a holiday favorite. For example, I can now play Jingle Bells. Without that ‘masterpiece’ time, I don’t get to play what I want … given that I’ll never find a bell outside the mini-game.

Long story short, you’re thinking about how YOU benefit … not the overall community nor the mini-game’s actual intent.

Forgive me, but I did play it last year and now this year. It’s still, hands down, my favorite part of Winter’s Day. Given that it’s such a minor, and entertaining event, an overhaul isn’t required much less a drummer. It’s called a bell choir for a reason.

Afraid you’ll have to play Guitar Hero instead if you want Rock N’ Roll.

Agreed. It was well done and I enjoyed this.

Interesting. Where is this from?

To me, I wouldn’t even say this is an update. It has no effect on the overall world. Because of this, I won’t give it a score. But I will say, from the little I experienced, I didn’t like it.

Please make the lynx, the ranger’s pet, aquatic as well. It makes no sense for all the other cats to be aquatic, but the lynx is not.

Thank you.

Sadly, I must agree. To me, last year’s Halloween set the standard for events within Guild Wars 2. This year? We have Prince Thorn and Mad King staring at each other and making snippy commentary.

They’ve replaced the all the treats with tricks.

Xae Isareth.1364:

I just think they;re making stuff too fast. Good quality content takes time, so I can almost bet that there’s some living story content like this one where they just go ‘well screw it, big patch coming later, don’t have time for this’ and just slap some stuff together and call in an update.

Again, I must agree. I’ve noticed this trend of ‘great’ content every three months. And, between those three months, a lot of less-than-stellar filler that feels absolutely rushed.

If I had to guess, the design and story teams are spread too thin.

I must agree. There’s something ‘off’ about this year’s Halloween event. Way off. The grind, that ANet wanted to avoid, is here with a vengeance. The requirements for the bag and the Mad Prince mini prove this point. Maybe it’s the rush to put out content, but I’m not liking the direction ANet is taking with these recent changes.

Also, for those mentioning achievements, keep in mind the game offers a lot of ‘carrots’ to chase in the form of gear or minis. Vanity items, more or less. This keeps players playing. But, players also see how long the stick is too.

Loot is a huge incentive to play. To show off that nice gear. But, for those with family, jobs, and a life, we don’t have endless hours to farm.

I’m not saying make it easy to get, but I am saying make those items attainable within the time frame. This is where the grind complaint comes from. When requirements to attain items become more chore than fun, it’s a grind.

No, it’s not a requirement. But, neither is playing this game. Both are supposed to be fun.

Well . . . at least I know why they kept finding me no matter where I hid. Heck, I was once behind a corner on a cliff face, and the courier found me anyway!

Radar hacks!

Don’t know if it’s intended, but the Fern Hound does not heal itself. Can it at least heal itself as well? I know the brown bear removes any debuffs to itself with its F2 ability.

Thanks.