Guild Wars 2

Warrior is definitely the most “user friendly” class. Also, if you are using the term “tank” in the traditional MMO sense of the word (as in, gain agro and let enemies beat on me while someone else heals me and someone else kills the guy beating on me), that role is non-existent in GW2.

There are builds that can survive more hits (or more stacked conditions) than others, but there is no SUSTAINED tanking capability in this game.

ALL classes can be speced to provide some “tankiness” by increasing their Toughness and/or Vitality but such increases mean you loose stats in other areas (like damage….usually considered much more important).

The best way to survive in this game is learning to move, block, evade and (most importantly) dodge.

In terms of starter characters, Guardian with hammer has a built in 33% damage reduction to direct damage on their #1 auto-attack…..semi-tanky from the start.

Peart is a true poet….and not a bad drummer either.

Your assesment of the internal issue of Anet’s support doesn’t change the fact that Anet Support can’t fix the Asura Home instance. Put in a in-game bug report for one (the home issue) and / or ask for a refund for the item from Support.

Pretty simple. One way you wait for a change, the other you go back to the way you played before you even knew this item existed.

MithranArkanere.8957:

Those skins should be sold a reasonably small gems cost each on the first 2-4 weeks after release, with the possibility of getting all skins in one pack at a discount.
Then get after the time is up, the pack is no longer sold and the skins are sold 600 gems each, purchasable directly from the wardrobe with a couple of clicks.

They’d sell way more that way.

The fact that Anet WANTS players in the game (rather than buying everything with a few clicks then logging off) has more to do with this than how much revenue they may gain by selling the skins directly. Despite what most players tend to think, Anet has some savvy people working there that realize a quick fast buck is far less important than a steady income over a long period of time (not to mention continued employment for many of those people…and a game for us to play a few years or so down the road).

phys.7689:

…..
The only people that might use extractor are those trapped with sigil/runes in karma gear andvpeople with ascended.

Any player that uses the extractor on runes that cost less than the value of the extractor (in gold) has nobody but themselves to blame for wasting resources. I’m not against a solution for the “trapped” sigil/runes conundrum, but only an idiot would use 6 extractors to pull Strength runes off a set of armor….

….
The gem pool expands when players trade in gems for gold. If you assume two stockpiles of currency, it works pretty much exactly like you would expect.

So are you willing to state (in public) that gems are never destroyed or created? (I get if you are not going to answer).

See, the ability to CONTROL the supply kind of makes it NOT like commodities at all (and anyone that believes Anet is NOT in 100% control of this is delusional). I have no problem with how it works, but I am a bit “concerned” that players being led to believe gems are a fixed quantity commodity when they are not is something the SEC might raise an eyebrow to if it were in fact a REAL market.

You have ALWAYS been able to leave a map, do full services and return to the same position (as far as I am aware). It’s called entering WvW (your Server Borderlands). EVERYTHING you need is there (granted not as convenient locations as some other places). To return, open the WvW menu and select EXIT WvW in the lower right corner.

This item was not intended to replace this function but give access to the home gathering nodes. Granted, the item is being misinterpreted by many buyers…..so there is a perception problem (that is a REAL problem, none the less).

I don’t think the item is bad, but I will agree the explanation / description could be improved and the price is certainly questionable.

While the change would be nice, how about you ASK for it to be upgraded (or a WAY for it to be upgraded in game), rather than make some outlandish demand based on your interpretation of “fairness”.

Nobody upgrades old models to new ones (and if they offer some way to do so, it’s never for FREE).

To be honest, from what I have heard & seen, the 5% boost is huge PitA compared to than standard swiftness options everyone has been using since release.

laokoko.7403:

Brother Grimm.5176:

Just a side note, if you try to get the Perma kit with BL keys, you will likely end up with a decent number of the normal kits (and Full makeover kits too).

I’m not sure how realistic is that.
…..

That you can get the normal (1 use) kits? It’s very realistic as the ones in my storage attest to. I have NO intention of spending RL money or my gold for vanity items like these (but I WILL use them if they drop in my lap from me doing BL key runs as a side hobby).

mtpelion.4562:

Brother Grimm.5176:

I have tired that website and it frankly I’ve found more bad data than good. I’ll give it another shot (maybe I was being FUBARed by Claw events).

The nodes site is hit or miss, as you may have wound up on a shard that hasn’t been mapped yet. I still use it because when it hits it saves a ton of time. If it misses, I’m no worse off for it.

I used it last night in Cursed Shore and it worked great. I’m guessing my problem with it in Frostgorge has to do with Claw event…..

mtpelion.4562:

Brother Grimm.5176:

I have tired that website and it frankly I’ve found more bad data than good. I’ll give it another shot (maybe I was being FUBARed by Claw events).

The nodes site is hit or miss, as you may have wound up on a shard that hasn’t been mapped yet. I still use it because when it hits it saves a ton of time. If it misses, I’m no worse off for it.

I used it last night in Cursed Shore and it worked great. I’m guessing my problem with it in Frostgorge has to do with Claw event…..

From past issues it’s less about incorrect info on where new nodes are as bad info about old ones not getting removed. Player seem to add new ones but never remove old (bad) ones.

Herr der Friedhoefe.2490:

I absolutely will not buy RNG coin mall items. I don’t even use the mystic toilet for RNG.

There’s nothing wrong with that conviction but not everyone shares your rigid hate for everything RNG….to each their own.

OT: I absolutely abhor the use of that word …… Imerssion. Fun on the other hand, is perfectly acceptable to my delicate sensibilities…..

Now, back to your regularly scheduled argument about how completely useless those kites are….

LanfearShadowflame.3189:

Brother Grimm.5176:

Leo.2641:

I WANT mount, I don’t care what you want or need. Anet says “play how you want to play” whenever mount come because they will come and they will CREATE revenue guess what I going to get the mount because that is what I WANT, and if YOU don’t want it then DON’T get it. capiche

Wow….thank you for the very well thought out self-centered, immature and demanding verbal tantrum. It completely slipped all our minds that Anet’s every effort should be to provide what YOU WANT. Please forgive us.

hehehehehehehe

Thank you for saying it for me….

… cause had I said it, I’d have gotten infracted.

Kind of surprised I haven’t been yet….I’m sure the post will be gone by this time tomorrow.

I think the OPs point is valid….the guy is very out of place in terms of dress….

Not that I think he’s a “time traveler”, but his garb is not “cannon” for that location.

Dusty Moon.4382:

No I don’t like it. If we did have swapping, then it should be like in GW1 – you can only do it in towns. The Point is, that this type of system would be too easy to spoof. I think you need to make a choice in a build and deal with it.

Where is this closed minded direction coming from (or going to)?

There is nothing wrong with a build / equipment change function just like GW1 had….why does it only have to function in towns?

You need to be more specific about what the issue with “spoofing” is? If you are talking about checking build / equipment for Dungeons then shouldn’t THAT small fraction of the game have to “deal with it”?

Leave it out of wvw. Would too greatly benefit those builds that can disengage and reset.

I can see THIS as a legit concern (but this can be done now….abet with some difficulty). PvP has a separate build / equipment system anyway.

I usually re-gear at the Masterwork crafting points (20, 35, 50, 65), but will ONLY use 0 cost transmute skins prior to 80.

Don’t like outfits and can’t see any point I will ever use them.

I do NOT think the introduction of Outfits means the demise of actual armor skins, however. I see no evidence that indicates Anet will quit developing new armors (any more or less than in the past).

Vayne.8563:

If you’re new and you didn’t know, contact customer support and get a refund. You’ll know for next time.

I wouldn’t bet on that as I don’t think they have the ability to REMOVE anything from the wardrobe and I doubt they are going to give him the skin for free (tho, he can try).

Leo.2641:

I WANT mount, I don’t care what you want or need. Anet says “play how you want to play” whenever mount come because they will come and they will CREATE revenue guess what I going to get the mount because that is what I WANT, and if YOU don’t want it then DON’T get it. capiche

Wow….thank you for the very well thought out self-centered, immature and demanding verbal tantrum. It completely slipped all our minds that Anet’s every effort should be to provide what YOU WANT. Please forgive us.

lockheedlight.5910:

Plus, 5-7 tickets for old skins… really? That’s like 300 dollars worth of keys. What genius came up with that idea?

I tend to agree with this. If 4 tickets were max and most items were 2 or 3 tickets, I’d be putting a lot more effort into opening BL chests. Then again, I’m not BUYING keys, so not sure changing the status quo would increase Anet revenue.

Oh look, 2 lottery tickets for the price of one!

Err, no thanks.

Err….not quite an accurate analogy. Lottery ticket = BL key and they are NOT selling 2 BL keys for the price of one (that MIGHT make me consider opening up my wallet).

Obtena.7952:

Is Poutine even known outside of Quebec + neighbouring regions?

Not really….I had to look it up. We just call it Gravy Fries w/ Cheese, down here in the Deep South. But then we have grits, fried green tomatoes and Andoullie (ok, that’s really Cajun….tho I guess Canadians likely have it in some other form…the name originated in France (but the French version is quite different)).

Herr der Friedhoefe.2490:

Brother Grimm.5176:

I think there are those players that are obsessed (maybe “highly focused” is a better choice of words) with obtaining a Legendary Weapon and those that don’t even think about them (until a Precursor drops).

There is a third type. I like to think of them as diligent types who are willing to play the game, save, salvage, explore maps, run dungeons and just generally enjoy the game. All the way they can be working on a Legendary, but then they get slapped with that RNG bug in the game. The Mystic Toilet.

Those diligent people have other choices of course. They can find the gold in game, or buy that gold with real money. Neither of those choices is palatable to those diligent types.

I like to think that I am one of those types and I want a known way to obtain a precursor that does not rely on RNG, my luck or anyone else good luck. It should not be up to me to reward someone else for their good luck.

Sorry to be the one to tell you, but you clearly fall into the category of “obsessed” I described. You have allowed this one aspect of the game (the pursuit of a purely cosmetic item) be the main focus your entire perspective of the game as a whole.

Your choice to gamble to resolve your obsession is (as you stated), your choice and is perfectly acceptable for you. However, I challenge you to review the impact this ONE aspect of the game has effected your overall view of the game. If Legendary Weapons did not exist, how would your attitude toward the game be different?

I get that Legendary Weapons are a legit end-game goal, but SHOULD they really be your reason for playing?

Obtena.7952:

A related topic … I’m still on the fence for something like an orbweaver. CIrcle strafing for me is no possible with a keyboard/mouse layout. If the thumb joystick on the orbweaver can be programmed for cursor targetting, I’m home free.

Can anyone confirm is that’s the case?

I use a G13 Logitech (similar), but I’m unsure what you mean by “cursor targeting”. I do know the G13 only has 4 programmable positions on the thumb stick, but it does activate 2 adjacent key presses at the same time (if the stick is moved diagonally).

You do realize that it’s not impossible to open 40 chests and GET NO scraps or tickets, right? As long as that point is clear in your mind, do whatever you want (but please don’t come in here and post a “I OPENED 40 CHESTS AND GOT NO SRAPS!!!!!”, thread).

nearlight.3064:

Brother Grimm.5176:

20s / skill point is ridiculously low. You can easily get 1g / skillpoint with a little research in what to promote…..claims of up to 5g / sp when the market is “right” (which it is NOT now as I understand it).

Yeah but the amount of mindless clicking required to do that makes me want to die inside.

Maybe I’ll try that out after I have enough skill points for legendary number 2.. which is probably only 100 or so more, since I can’t remember how much skill points my alts have.

How does researching the proper promotion recipes and promoting stacks of materials require lots of clicks. The KEY to making decent profit is the BOLD text above.

Granted, since the recent Festival of the Four Winds has greatly depleted the material surplus (and thus increased prices) the most pofitable of the promotions are no longer possible. Still, 20s is NOT what anyone should be settling for if trying to monetize your Skill Points.

Where those RPGers on your friends list or in your Guild? From my understanding, that’s the ONLY way the current system can “place” you on select servers with others you want to be with.

Having the system work how you think it should sounds to be totally different from how it actually works. No Anet comment that I have ever seen has indicated any type of server/shard selection system is being worked on. Yes, there have been player requests for such a system, but AFAIK, Anet has never commented on them one way or another.

I’m not saying it’s a bad idea or that the Megaserver system could not work better (or differently) than it is currently geared to, but from my perspective, it IS working as intended. Wanting it changed is different than saying it just does not work.

You only get the Golem Banker (2 week) on each character if you own an upgraded version of the game (Hero or Digital Deluxe?). Note that these are SOULBOUND so you can’t just create a bunch of temp characters and stick each new Golem Banker in storage for use on your other characters. I have no idea about the BOUND status of the Golem Bankers bought in the gem store (but I think that would factor into how Support responds to your request…maybe not).

I seem to recall that this WAS possible early on and has been changed at some point. This issue came up in some previous posts where characters created with these non-English letters were unable to delete the PC (because they had no way to type in the name properly during the deletion process).

As I recall, they had to open a ticket with Support to delete the PC.

I guess my point is that if you find a way to do this, keep in mind your are going to NOT be able to delete the PC without assistance from Support.

jjgw.9035:

After some testing, I might have found the cause of this problem. I believe it is the conflict between the person’s public IP and the game map IP. I will explain why I came up with this conclusion in the follow paragraphs.

From reading many threads on this topic, I realized this problem is not as systematic as it seems, it does not have a pattern on how it occurs; each person gets stuck on different map. This means it cannot be the problem of the game maps.

I also found out that sometimes I was able access the maps which I got stuck on previously. Then I could get stuck on the same map again later when I tried to access it. The only map I cannot access since the patch is Eternal Battlegrounds. It lead me to think that it’s the problem with the map IP. That means I can only access some layers of this same map. Why is it that other people have no problem accessing this map IP? so it cannot be the map IP itself. There has got to be some thing on my end causing this problem to occur. From this assumption, I tried another test.

I copied my public IP at home, then I took my computer to a public place and acquired the IP from there. It is of course different from my home IP. Also it had a different IP format(my home ip is xx.xx.xx.xx, the other ip is xxx.xxx.xxx.xx). I ran the game. Guess what, I had no problem accessing any of those maps I got stuck on; I can even access Eternal Battlegrounds. Tried other tests, everything was fine; no connection errors whatsoever.

After that test, I was pretty certain it was the conflict between the person’s public IP and the game map IP. When I tried this at home again, my home IP is still the same. Therefore, I got stuck on those maps again. This also explains why some people are able to unstuck their characters by guesting to a different world. It’s not guesting a world, it’s the likelihood of getting access to a different layer of the map. It also explains why people have the same home IP will get this error. And also why resetting the modem, which resets the public IP sometimes, could get your character unstuck.

If what I am proposing is correct, I think it’s the problem with the programming itself. I still do not understand why ANET made the map IP the same format as my home IP (xx.xx.xx.xx). Coincidence? anyways, hope that helps.

I’m not having this issue, but have been monitoring it due to professional interest (I’m a Network Engineer). Not to discourage your efforts, but there is NO way your public IP address can be in direct conflict with any of Anets server IP addresses. The way IPs are assigned to the public internet makes this impossible.

What you HAVE proved is that your original connection (that includes your internal home network AND the ISP connection of that home network to the internet) is almost 100% a root cause for this failure. I am not placing blame or pointing fingers, but the connection at your home is the difference in your testing…..obviously ANet has changed NOTHING (during the time of your testing at different locations) and so that leaves the connection at your original location as being the only difference. Just to note, some other in this thread have reported fixing this problem entirely by changing their DNS….this IS related to IP addresses, so if it is a DNS issue doing so could correct the problem (i.e. I suggest ALL of you try this).

I am NOT saying that something in the most recent patch has not altered something that has exacerbated this issue (I think it has existed in a limited form for quite a while….tho the few that have said they have had this issue since release are likely confusing the issues due to the generic error code that occurs when the “map corruption/load lockup” happens) as that seems to be quite obvious (more players reporting the failure mode).

Just my 2 cents looking at this issue from the outside.

Note that if this IS due to some DNS issue with specific ISPs Anet will have a difficult time trying to fix it on their end. It is not impossible that both the ISPs have something “quirky” with their DNS routing / updating and Anet has changed something on their end (that obviously works fine with the majority of players) and those 2 things are required to cause this issue (for players with the “quirky” DNS). That is why I suggest eveyrone with the problem change your DNS to point at a KNOWN good DNS source (Google is one) and see if all these issues go away.

Players not wanting to participate in a game of chance (what BL keys ARE) is a choice that every player has the option to make. Suggestions on what changes would make you consider participating are (I’m sure) welcome by Anet. Projecting moral outrage at the concept of gambling in general is just wasting your typing skills and time.

Some of you fail to realize that without RL money gem sales, the entire game would shut down. Whether you like it or not, Anet must promote gem sales to keep the game active. It’s just a fact of the economic model they have chosen to finance the game.

It’s 100% optional to NOT help finance the game by not buying gems or playing another game that does not have an economic model that “offends” your sensibilities. I personally find the concept of paying a monthly fee to play a game abhorrent and will never do so. Each player has their own “line in the sand”, they will not cross and that is part of being an individual. Trying to apply that individual belief to a wider audience (or the entire game) is just narrow minded and implies a rather self centered point of view.

Note that there IS another option to obtain BL keys than buying them and Anet has repeatedly stated it is NOT considered an exploit.

Astral Projections.7320:

Op has a point. When you go through the home instance/city portal it should send you to the city, not back to wherever you came from. That’s either a bug or a design flaw.

Point taken, but simply opening the map and selecting another WP in the city SHOULD take you to that WP….does it not?

I think the gem cost for the item itself is a bit too pricey for what it does.

I 100% agree. Should have been 400 gems or 1000 gems for one on all characters….

Sunshine.4680:

Honestly even on wow it wasn’t this bad. in dungeons it did suck when DPS would sign up as tank etc but raid wise, pvp and standard pve it wasn’t an issue, some builds were better than others but some stuff worked well. GW 2 just attracts a whole heap of jerks, the community is more toxic than D3 or any moba game and that tells you something right there.

I would like to add that GW2 DUNGEONS might seem to attract “a whole heap of jerks”, but the community as a whole (outside of DUNGEONS) has always been quite helpful in my opinion. Of course, this forum seems to have a rather large majority of players that think when the term PvE is used you of course, mean DUNGEONS….why would anyone discuss (much less PLAY) open world zones?

I get this thread is about TEAM play (and thus Dungeons / Fractals), but the community outside those 2 areas is much less toxic (and actually quite accepting, in my experience).

runeblade.7514:

LanfearShadowflame.3189:

chuckle

Ahhh, just as I said in this thread

After that it escalates to “we want more functionality” “we want to battle” etc etc.

So I will say it again: If they give an inch, players are going to demand a mile. My point has been made… yet again…

The new kites gave 5% boost. That is somewhere above an inch. Where are the people using the kites?

You are wrong.

I think Lanfear was talking about all the “crazy” (had another word typed, but don’t want the infraction) ideas that start sprouting about how mounts could be used in the game to completely change it into some other game.

Tyrian Aquatic Jousting Simulator World Tour
#idontwantthisgametobelikeyouroldgame

Leo G.4501:

Brother Grimm.5176:

Romek.4201:

some players we already pay arenanet to do this things

Fixed this. Original purchase does not pay for new content in any way. Buy gems or quit complaining (not directed at above poster).

That’s kind of a rude sentiment, through. What if you don’t want anything offered in the gem store? Just buy gems for the hell of it?

My “attitude” is based on the fact that many players seem to assume they are OWED some content just for logging in and the fact of the matter is that Anet’s continued success (and the game’s Servers being powered up) depends on Gem sales.

I could have expressed that in nicer terms, so sorry if I offended.

Orangensaft.7139:

250 gold should be enough to get all to 400 and even go to higher with some
so together with lvl 20 scroll you would definitly be lvl 80

You are actually, 76 (20 + 7*8). Can get 4 levels in EotM in less than an hour.

C E P H U S.4102:

Correction. It is to access the Home Instance. Gathering Nodes is something done once there. In which case, everyone has the afforded opportunity to acquire said nodes. But, as i have already stated. Selling to a merchant is not an afforded opportunity for everyone.

Of course it is….go to WvW and return for FREE! EVERYONE can do this.

I agree that to address this, ask for a refund from Support….that might get them to “correct” it.

You don’t have to buy any of the mining nodes….I haven’t spent a gem on them.

Just a side note, if you try to get the Perma kit with BL keys, you will likely end up with a decent number of the normal kits (and Full makeover kits too).

Smooth Penguin.5294:

It’s more efficient to just buy the keys from the Gem Store. I highly recommend getting a few hundred.

I sure hope you are kidding…..

GOSU.9574:

I just started dabbling in this as yet another thing to do to cut out routine and keep the game a bit more fresh with more diversity.

Here is my tip to share: [&BC4DAAA=][&BPAAAAA=][&BCMDAAA=][&BCkDAAA=]

Make a whisper chat channel, allowing (obviously) only whispers. Now copy the above waypoint codes and whisper yourself.

Between repeated character remakes, the whisper does not go away (only if you close the client completely). Staying in the whisper chat channel keeps it from being flooded off the screen with idle map/guild chat.

This will shave a few seconds of loading the map and panning around for the next waypoint you need, just click the chat link.

That’s effin Brilliant! Must try…thanks!

I have tired that website and it frankly I’ve found more bad data than good. I’ll give it another shot (maybe I was being FUBARed by Claw events).

Ensign.2189:

justkoh.4073:

It seems the gist is that the main money sink is the 15% TP tax and in order to remove currency from the economy, a greater number of transactions is preferred.

Er, no, that’s not how it works. It impacts prices, sure, but shouldn’t make a difference in long term stability. At all.

Flipping tends to keep prices lower than they would be otherwise (lower than they’d be from the market making spread lowering alone) from the added sink, and the market adjusts to new information faster, which stabilizes it in many cases…but in the long run, the 15% TP tax would do its job just fine with or without flippers. They’re largely separate mechanisms.

Are you in anyway implying that flipping does NOT increase the amount of money taken out of the economy via 15% TP fees? I’m pretty sure basic math proves you VERY wrong…..

You are correct that gold sinks and price stabilization are separate, but I’d be willing to venture that without Flippers, the 15% TP fee gold sink would be VASTLY lower (only JS could tell us for sure, but I simply can’t imagine how it would not be considering every FLIP doubles the 15% fee….

Now going as far as suggesting there is some sort of ’collusion" between anyone at Anet and some organized secret “flipper” organization to remove money from the GW2 economy is heading into some serious tin-foil hat territory.

Let’s think up Titles that could come with this item

I’ll start:

Hands Up, Everyone that likes ME!!!!

The irony was not lost on me…..I just couldn’t figure out how to mention it and not get infracted….

You don’t have to use the TP…..but why would you not want to?

I think there are those players that are obsessed (maybe “highly focused” is a better choice of words) with obtaining a Legendary Weapon and those that don’t even think about them (until a Precursor drops). This major difference in expectations and goals has tremendous influence on each players perception of the game, it’s current status and future path.

Disgruntled and disillusioned players are going to be more vocal and thus you are going to hear their stories more often (just like everything else in life).

So this appear to be less about the event bugging out as it is about proper direction on how to start it (or players ignoring the obvious?). Is the quest / mission text telling you to talk to a specific NPC?

Blude.6812:

There are champs the DO NOT EVER drop anything.
Bad design!!!!!

com·plaint noun \k?m-?pl?nt\
: a statement that you are unhappy or not satisfied with something

Merriam Webster, but OK.

• Wiki (top of page has link) – Top right sidebar has a link to most recent update notes.
• NEWS AND INFO > UPDATE NOTES threads on these forums.

Note that the info can not be up to date for a half a day or so.

I think Astral was implying no updates have been released recently (unless it was this morning some time…not a scheduled release).

EDIT: There was a patch today, but there appear to be no notes available.

Nothing wrong with Alts that a few extra character slots can’t permanently solve.

I have 11 slots and plan to purchase a 12th before 2nd Anniversary (or if they ever go on sale).

Argon.1563:

Just because its the best weapon the Mesmer has, doesn’t make it good.
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It does for a Mesmer… Your desire to have an UBER-weapon for every class is irrelevant to what weapons are generally considered the most useful ones you CAN use. Mesmer’s should in no way be a melee powerhouse class….despite what you might “like”.

Brother Grimm.5176:

Brother Grimm.5176:

Sword on a non-condition damage Warrior is a horrible choice.

If talking PvE, its usually not the best choice but for Arah or TA i would make an exception (only offhand I mean). though mainhand also is useful for some skips..

The assumption that PvE = Dungeons is a personal perception problem that seems to abound in these forums….. Sure there are instances where the mobility a sword gives a warrior is useful, but in general (and certainly in terms of damage output), sword is terrible for anything but Condi Warrior. Off-hand might have some usefulness as a block, but it also generates damage based on CD stats.

Keep in mind that while this is somewhat effective in GW2, many projectiles track and many melee attacks are area of effect based, so movement without proper dodging is less than ideal.

Yes, you need to keep moving (kiting, strafing), but proper dodges & blocks are where true damage mitigation happens in GW2.