Guild Wars 2

The new wallet currency will be used to purchase MF materials.

UlanX.2143:

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Thank you for the info still it seems awfully restrictive to force me to choose a single area to get the correct skin colour. I can’t see why this can’t be adaptive.

Just so you know, your continued attempt to make the Devs appear to be intentionally racist is not portraying your “diversity” in the best light, either…..

Everything the OP lists is a CHOICE….you don’t have to do any of those. If you’re sick of it you can STOP doing it at any point.

I would choose Anet’s type of “grind” (fully optional) over other developers that REQUIRE you do the GRIND to advance the game…..

I enjoy creating my own equipment for each character (RAREs on the 20, 35, 50, 65 levels). Beyond that the only reason is to reach 500 to be able to make Ascended gear.

If you delve deeply enough into the TP for crafting COMPONENTS, you can actually make money from it (not on the end crafted items, but the components used to craft end items).

This needs to be viewed as a good change (up until it happens and it is found NOT to be). All this Chicken Little posts with players running about yelling about the sky falling is to be expected around here….

Frankly, the Trait system needs a full overhaul (I just wish I had any hopes of getting back all the gold & SP I spent on the CURRENT Trait system…but I’ll survive).

Every player is their own “healer”. It was intentionally made NOT a “role” for a very good reason….to avoid “Looking for Healer” requests being a requirement to play content.

The desire to be “needed” by other players to complete content is NOT a reason to alter one of the core concepts of the game….

Exactly how does the OP expect to play the game with a constant front view?

If you just plan to sit in LA playing you Lute all day, you can turn on free camera and look at yourself for hours.

Don’t get your hopes up….they can tell if you’ve been using it during play, btw.

Note that you can make Bolt and it will be unbound until equipped.

Kittens are the worst….

It’s unlikely they will ban someone for the occasional foul language (there is an in game filter so you don’t have to see it if you so desire), but there IS a rule against harassing speech directed at another player. Are you reporting someone for general use of a few curse words or are they cursing AT another player? Big difference.

He stated his purchase price in pounds, so I doubt the OP lives near Missouri…..

OP – run TraceRT on the server IP you are getting disconnected from (type /ip in the in-game chat to get the IP #). I’m guessing you are going to find you IP is either throttling your game connection or you will find a bad route that is dropping packets. If I’m not mistaken, there have been numerous reports from Europe about local IP routing issues to the GW2 servers. You will have to contact your internet provider about those issues (but if the TraceRT shows the Anet server having issues, you need to open a ticket with Anet and provide the TraceRT results to them so they can investigate).

Hope this helps and I know it’s hard, but don’t get discouraged.

Mine is around 21GB but I have the English version installed. Localization of another language will certainly increase the size. Also, you cannot judge the final DB file size WHILE it’s downloading (GW2.DAT).

Please wait until the download completes before jumping to conclusions.

1. - The bar will only show how much of the download you have LEFT (not a percentage of the total) when the download is halted and restarted. The decreasing file # indicates you ARE making progress in the download.
2. - Windows Explorer will NOT properly show a file increasing in size as the download happens. This is how Explorer works, so yes, it is normal.

The file is over 20GB….it’s going to take some time to get downloaded.

You are making a HUGE assumption that the OS correctly detects and load drivers properly for all those different hardware configurations. The HAL (Hardware Application Layer) of a windows OS (or ANY OS) is a tricky thing to be trying to rebuild during a reboot and the potential issues you may have later (or sooner) are not worth the time it takes to reinstall windows….

Do what you want, but in my +30 years of PC work, I have yet to see HD moved from one PC chipset to another with out SOME form of issue that could have been avoided by just doing a reinstall to another HD and copying the data from the original over (or just connecting it and using it).

1. Report the issue in-game.
2. Open a ticket with Support about the issue.
3. Post a similar thread in the BUG forum (this is not an account issue as far as I can see).

Beyond these things, there is not much that can be done (beyond verifying the bug…which appears to have been done if multiple players can duplicate it).

BTW, is this happening with direct mouse clicks or is some 3rd party or Macro utility involved that would speed up the process? I ask because of the potential for a EULA violation situation (not to mention a possible technical requirement to duplicate the issue so it can actually be investigated and fixed).

Put on a giant chicken suit and run around your basement squawking about the sky falling?

RapidSausage.4620:

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but we’ll still hit a cap and will have to run around getting hero points if we want to be able to use everything.

100% speculation on your part. Quit making statements like this as if it were a KNOWN FACT…..at least mention that this is how YOU interpret the situation (so those that are trying to talk you down off your imaginary ledge can state you just might be WRONG in said interpretation….)

You just seemed absolutely convinced that Anet has made it their mission to screw WvW players over….why do you even continue to play their game?

Jai.3058:

Umm… just get trinkets for the mix of stats.

BINGO! WE HAVE A WINNER!

Things change in MMOs…..learn to deal with it.

The vast ignorance of assumptions being made by some players on this Trait change issue is quit amusing. How about we all get some more info, before we start ranting at the sky about the ultimate doom of the game…..

Assuming the worst (“red mark”?, REALLY?) is par for the course around here, so I guess the chicken little threads should not be surprising to anyone…

If you have an abundance of Forge Stones (the only not easily obtainable material to forge Mystic Forge Kits….the salvage % equivalent of the Silver-o-matic), then buying the Silver-o-matic is a waste….per above, the Copper-O-Matic is a much better investment.

If you use up all you Mystic Forge stones on other MF Flushing, then the Silver-O-Matic is a great item to keep in your bank for Rare / Exotic Salvaging where you don’t feel the need to absolutely obtain the upgrade (BL kits for those).

“HATE” is a pretty strong word for the OP to use when what he perceives he will “hate” is pure speculation on his part….(WvW only players getting shorted by the new Hero Point system). I’m not saying a post about being “concerned” over the potential of WvW only players not being properly thought about with this change isn’t warranted, but just assuming this will be the case is a WHOLE LOT of assumption….

A piece of software cannot damage hardware….

Please describe the “flickering” better (when it starts, ends and exactly what you mean by flickering….the whole screen goes on and off, etc.).

Does this flickering persist after the instance loads? (and if not, how is this an actual issue?).

Stats ARE part of your build. I applaud that they are removing stats from the Trait selection process, but stacking more on equipment may not be the best way to go but I’m willing to give them the benefit of the doubt and try it.

I’m still convinced that those players that complain about GW2’s “gear grind” have NO idea what that term means if you seriously think GW2 has it.

While I’ve only made 2 new characters that required new Trait Unlocks, I have spent a bit of gold and SP on them (and even some XIII skills for my older characters.

I get that there were options to NOT buy the Traits (and that’s a valid answer from Anet in my book), but it would be nice for some sort of compensation (and I’m not one to jump on every gimme! gimme! bandwagon, either).

How are unused skill points even close to a “reward”? They are a currency. Yes, they are worth gold if you wish to take the time to convert them (and to get a decent conversion it IS a lot of clicking work). Once you buy all the skills an Traits you need, their immediate usefulness is gone. This is demonstrated by most players having several characters with hundreds of points just sitting there doing absolutely nothing.

Now it remains to be seen if it will be more adventitious to spend them all prior to the update conversion, but Anet is basically forcing us all to spend them in one way or another and until skill points are spent, they are a currency, not a reward.

Semantics aside, I see this as a potential positive change, but it does bear some scrutiny, but not a blind assumption that it’s Anet forcing you to “loose” something (that is likely not being properly utilized to begin with).

You keep asking this question as if it’s a choice you make one time and are stuck with forever….and I don’t understand that as they were VERY clear that ALL of this can be changed ANYWHERE in the game outside of combat…..

We will get more information…..just step back and take a breath.

His “claims” were made over 24 hours ago and no response to the Anet post….looks like he was quite aware of what his “friend” was actually doing.

What exactly do those that post their (fabricated) sad tales here think they will gain by doing so?

DeanBB.4268:

They’re just a little busy right now. Soon, though…

Not sure if you joking or just delusional….per above, there is nothing to fix since the Watchwork pick has been available 24/7 for anyone that wishes to obtain it for at least 6 months now.

The only use of Condition Damage that is currently an issue is during large World Boss or Champ battles (many players / ONE target encounters) or in Dungeon Parties that have multiple Condition Damage players. All these are due to current condition damage stack limitations (see above).

All other forms of PvE can be done easily with a Condition Damage build but it may take longer (as much of your damage takes time to build up and apply). It also requires some different tactics than a Power / Crit based build to kill mobs efficiently while avoid being overwhelmed. Most of the scoffing comes from Power / Crit builds being able to kill mobs faster and with potentially less work (or potential danger).

One other item that is usually not a big deal but can be frustrating is attacking objects with a condition damage build. Objects are immune to condition damage (and criticals) so only direct (POWER based) damage is more effective against them.

I run a Hybrid Power / Condition Damage build on my Necro, so I get scoffed at by both sides…..

Astralporing.1957:

…..No, mastery points will have absolutely nothing in common with skill points, no conversion will even be possible, unless they change the very basics of the system.
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I’m not sure how you can say this when no Devs have ever indicated they have nothing to do with each other and in fact the “swapping” of the bar kind of intrinsically links them to together in an either/or way. Stating a conversion will NEVER BE POSSIBLE is not something I will take a players word for, mkay?

The suggestion is not a bad one, but there is nothing about the Watchwork pick that needs a “solution”. Everyone can obtain one at any time they want now, so there IS a current solution available to all players.

Binkydink.2697:

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Strafe is running with your head turned sideways.
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No it’s not…and if you continue to insist this is so, your credibility is nil.

While an alternative to the constant need for RMB use is not something I would object to, there is absolutely nothing wrong with the way the game implements strafing (it should be slower than a forward run).

Kronos.2560:

Brother Grimm.5176:

Asking to change the game so others NEED your support is not realistic in the least…..

I don’t think anyone here asked for that. At least I for one do not want to need a healer/support. What I would like to see is the ability to have a healer but not need one.
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That is EXACTLY what you are asking for in an indirect manner. If a healer isn’t needed, then why are they in the party? I get you WANT to play that way, but the other 4 players have every right to ask the question, “why?”, do they not?

The ability for a party to “HAVE” a healer has always been present and what you REALLY want is for the game to be changed so other want them in the party. I hate to break it to you, but that will never happen unless they are “needed”.

Bubi.7942:

Astralporing.1957:

Since there’s no way to accidentally delete a character, i wouldn’t expect any help from support.

But what if your cat jumps on your keyboard, accidentally logs into your account, accidentally hits delete, then accidentally types your char’s name, and then hits enter?

I would say your cat needs be more careful a that is quite a chain of accidents….

BTW, if you are just honest with Support (I deleted my character and FORGOT the perma tool was on them), they will likely replace the item for you (ONLY because it’s a gem store item, BTW)…..can’t hurt to try, but using the term “accident” to describe deleting a character is BS….

DeanBB.4268:

Yes, should be all or none. Still hoping Anet fixes that…

Been in the game like that for over 2 years…..I would not suggest holding your breath.

Illconceived Was Na.9781:

On average, I’ve been getting 1 key for every 3-4 maps completed. Sometimes I go 10 maps without a key, so your mileage will vary.

I had a recent run of luck with a new Ele and got 7 keys in a row (all starter zones and a few 2nd tier zones). It’s purely RNG and I haven’t gotten one since. It’s reportedly a 50/50 chance between a key or transmutation charge (who set those up as equivalent rewards?).

I’m guessing that since Mastery lines are account wide, you would only get Mastery points for the first time (and only once) for specific completion goals (Map completion, for example). Players with lots of Alts would get a definite Mastery Point advantage otherwise.

They did mention looking into DX10 when the game was in development, but it was far too little performance for making every player update their hardware (back then).

No “promise” or even “comment” about DX11 (and CERTAINLY not DX12) have ever been made that I’m aware of.

Hasn’t there been about 2 dozen threads on this and WHAT does this issue have to do with HoT in the first place?

I get they want to maintain the RNG factor in drops, but how about a MF recipe that turns 4 Ascended chests into a (random?) Ascended chest that lets you select the stats?

Wouldn’t kill to have the same type of MF recipe for just general Ascended items….just so you can do something with Ascended gear you no longer want.

Maybe 3 items / chests and an Agur Stone (the one that costs 20 skill points) as well?

I’m taking a break due to GTA V PC……still log in to get daily chest.

From what I’ve seen of screenshots, reading the UI at 4K can be a problem (the UI does not scale up at those higher resolutions).

I’ve never paid any attention to anything 3D…..pure marketing gimmick, IMO.

Split it between LVL 80s and lower (LVL 50ish) characters.

Salvage everything below Yellow.

Asking to change the game so others NEED your support is not realistic in the least…..

If everything else displays properly, maybe the images were downloaded when the resolution was NOT set to 1920×1080? Try repairing the Client?

Look for the -repair option on this page: http://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Command_line_arguments

Hope this helps?

EsotericJohn.1768:

This sucks, I only started playing GW2 3 months ago and have saved up every single penny I earned. I now have 300 gold, and that is nowhere near enough to get me a twilight. I was thinking about getting RMT gold, and it seems to hit late joiners like me worse than others

How does this stop you from obtaining a Twlight? Buy gems the legit way and all is good.

Harfang.2798:

thnx for info .., but i still dont get WHY my son and friends cant come play on our server

Anet has set limitation of how many ACCOUNTS can be assigned to any single server (for obvious overpopulation reasons…..tho, I will agree those reasons are ONLY applicable to WvW at this point). Unless another player transfers to another server or Anet changes the restriction limit, they will NEVER be able to get assigned to that server (it will always be FULL).

Note that the current number of players logged in that are assigned to that server have NO impact on the FULL status.

Wuselknusel.4082:

If there’s one thing that feels like a job, then that’s farming gold to get whatever you want if you don’t want to pay real money.

This is a sure sign of possibly needing to consider doing something else with your time….

Just saying that if it feels like a job then you are no longer “playing” a game…

The character is saved on ANet servers while the introduction video plays (prior to loading into the tutorial instance).

I have NEVER seen a report of a character entering the Tutorial instance being “deleted”. I’m not saying it’s not possible, but I’ve been watching threads in this forum since Beta.

What is the display monitor resolution (native)?

If it’s different than your display resolution, that can cause clarity issues.

You can open a ticket but looks like your ex got what she wanted (to hurt you).

Pretty sure Support only allows rollbacks for compromises from a proven hack (usually overseas).

Good luck.

Illconceived Was Na.9781:

That’s a misleading way of putting it:

• The server status is not directly affected by logging out. The server status takes time to update and logging out/back takes time, so people will see server status changing after relogging.
• The server status is made up of several factors, including number of accounts tied to the server. If that was the only factor, TC would always be full and would not allow transfers.

On a practical basis, none of that matters to someone trying to transfer. The important things to know are:

• Try the transfer button, regardless of what the status says.
• Be persistent.
• Anti-peak hours (when the target region is asleep/at-work) are more likely, but not guaranteed.
• Peak hours are less likely, but not impossible.
• It helps to get a large (40-100+) group to logoff just as you start to try.

It’s in no way misleading as it’s literally HOW it works (been commented on multiple times by Anet employees….see above). You giving potential xferies false hope is misleading.

How many people are currently logged in has NO bearing on it being FULL only accounts that are associated with that server. FULL servers ARE nearly always impossible to get into and the ONLY reason you can is when someone transfers out and you are correct that this happens VERY infrequently on popular servers. Now it is possible that maybe Anet does some account housecleaning that frees up a slot, or some change to the max limit happens we never know about, but nothing Anet has ever said about FULL servers indicates it is in any way tied to current log in numbers.

Now it IS more likely for you to nab an open spot WHEN most other local players would not be actively trying to xfer in, so that’s not a bad suggestion (none of your suggestions are wrong or misleading), but it has nothing to do with how many players are currently logged in.