Guild Wars 2

Back on Topic as the matchup is about to change:

Unlimited from HoD (formerly part of the now Retired Titan Alliance) has transfered to Fort Aspenwood with another guild from TA. Via coordination with PTX and other guilds on Fort Aspenwood, WvW is about to get a whole lot more fun. We’ve decided to make Fort Aspenwood our new home, and we look forward to facing Blackgate, Dragonbrand, and all the other competition facing FA. Cheers to future battles.

This is taken from another post to explain burning:

If two ppl cast burning on the same target, priority is given to the higher condition dmg and the duration stacks. Basically it goes like this:

Player A casts burning for 5 seconds.

Player B casts burning for 3 seconds.

If player B has higher condition dmg, the result would be as follows:

Player B’s burning ticks first for 3 seconds, then Player A’s burning ticks for 5 seconds. At no point in time will your burning be overwritten. It will just be shuffled around in the load order, with the highest dmg burning ticking before the other ones.

Kitrick.1967:

I’ve heard that if you apply burning to a target (with added condition damage), and I apply burning to a target (with no added condition damage), it will take the lesser intensity of the two, but combine the duration.

Anyone know this for sure?

The way burning works is based on who has more Condition damage gets higher ticks off in the line. So if you have 1400CD and I have 1700CD my ticks have priority, but both go through.

@Nerva I disagree, you just need a better group to run with in WvW. I do just fine getting in close and with a 21k health pool I live long enough to get in with Judge’s Tele spread my skills out to do some serious damage and get out to fall back to the Support lines until CDs are up to get back in. During larger engagements anyway.

Don’t dismiss things with baseless claims. It doesn’t further discussion.

Honestly it’s by no fault of yours or other people. I think people en masse are getting tired of asking for help or revision with little to no response from ANET in the negative or the affirmative.

Jamaz.9837:

If the person realizes that he is a “Squad Commander” and not an “Army Commander”. It’s easy to lead a zerg into an obvious objective. What sets a commander apart is if he serves as an example for other groups to follow.

-A squad commander will defend supply depots and upgrade them.
-A squad commander will escort dolyaks if a keep is starving for it.
-A squad commander will install siege for defense of newly acquired territory.
-A squad commander will raid enemy supply camps and bring the supplies back to his keep for more siege.
-A squad commander will build siege for other people to use in key locations.
-A squad commander will lead his group for flanking enemy siege.
-A squad commander will show his group how to harass trebs, mortars, and arrow carts that are in difficult locations.

All eyes will be on you. You will literally have 10-20 players see what you’re doing and learn from it. A glory-hound commander that charges into Stonemist and takes credit for it is worthless.

This whole post is perfect. Guidlines any decent Commander should be following. Kudos for your wording at the end as well bud, couldn’t have said it better myself.

Came here to read this and what do I see… all the blame going on Ernesto and his massive GIN group. You, TA’s only EU guild, are causing this stir again with your abhorring amounts of ownage. What are we to do with you Ern?

Wrong guy, names dAEdalus. I was on Thunderlord ;]

Both, unfortunately. You need Power to make high Precision worth it, but you need Toughness or Vitality (aka survivability) to make those worth using as a mainstay. Or just be ok with havig 12k Health and glass cannon your way through endgame. You can do that, if you have a supoprtive group with you when you do things. It’s definitely an option.

As a Commander I can tell you, at least on HoD, I get whispers from those not in my Squad (it fills up quick) with what their group is doing, where, with what, and an estimated ETA for support if needed. The Militia (aka Non-Alliance based personnel) on HoD is probably the most exceptional grouping of players in the game. With everyone working with Commanders from TA, and the few that aren’t we get work done. It’s all about communication and a real want to win attitude.

That being said, a Commander UI box would be AMAZING. As well the ability to SEE all of the people in my Squad on the Map regardless of how near/far from me they are would be awesome. However, if ANET has plans for something like that. I don’t see it in the near future. One can hope though. Soon enough…

Thorz, you sir, have a way with words. If you’re a WvW leader on Kaineng, then it’s headed in more of the right direction then it knows.

It really does change the tides of fights sometimes. I have to get some free time to edit the main post with a few things as well. Orbs > Rune Set in gear.

Back to the topic at hand, GO KAINENG!

Sundial.9015:

Daedalus.3954:

Unlimited has 60 people, with a guild requirment of 25+ hours a week minimum. Your claims against ‘hardcore players’ are baseless. We have, after 30 something days the game has been out, max upgrade rank of everything based on that play. Even if what you say is true, those upgrades are not gamebreakers, as they weren’t intended to be. You don’t NEED them.

Its not the other upgrades, its the guild bank.

I don’t even know what to respond with… I truly do not.

Unlimited has 60 people, with a guild requirment of 25+ hours a week minimum. Your claims against ‘hardcore players’ are baseless. We have, after 30 something days the game has been out, max upgrade rank of everything based on that play. Even if what you say is true, those upgrades are not gamebreakers, as they weren’t intended to be. You don’t NEED them.

The Titan Alliance isn’t a Major Guild, it’s an Alliance of Guilds. For the record.

Sundial.9015:

HabibLoew.2590:

Good luck Fubuki! All of us who work on WvW are pulling for you.

Kaineng consistently has the best queue situation of any NA server so it seems like an obvious win for any guilds looking to play together. I hope that your PR efforts continue to pay off!

Not if they want to keep their guild upgrades (Not all guilds are WvW only)

Upgrades are very easy to get. When you have active players Influence comes in like hot cakes to fat kids. That’s not an issue, nor should it be if you’re driven. All that is, is a cop-out and an excuse. In my opinion, of course.

Can someone post the full WvW Map for those of us at work? Please? ;]

Never have you failed to make an impression. I hope ANET sees this, and the other things you and others have done to promote the Low Pop/ New Servers to get the ball rolling on a community that grows and works together. Your initiative and ambition are an inspiriation. I wish the best to you, yours, and Kaineng. Keep going the way you’re going, the upper Tiers have no idea what’s coming.

I use T2 Cultural Shoulders and the rest is the Primeval Set from Gems. Looks AMAZING.

Oh this would be awesome, I’m sure it’s on their to-do list.

Chrysocola Orb[x6]
+20 Condition Damage
+14 Power
+14 Vitality

Screw Runes, I like stat stacking.

Arken.3725:

Just be aware that every update will have a nerf to this profession. Soon we’ll all be Warriors instead.

I’ve said it in previous posts and this guy juts it right back out into the open. Guardians (mainly ones on the attack) are like another MMO’s Vanilla RetPaladins right now. Laughed at for not being Warriors, and hated/complained about when we do well. Only the few will stick with them, work against the grain, and be feared. We few, we proud, proud few.

I love the idea, and I agree with it wholeheartedly. Hope this gets some attention from the right people.

WvW Focused Player, I use Full Carrion (Power/Vitality/Condition Damage). My build is based around Condition Damage, thus so is my gear. I do not use Runes, I use the Power/Vitality/Condition Damage Orbs in my gear to maximize stats. This allows for my Vitality to be decently high, my power to allow my auto attacks to hit for around 2.2k and crit for 3.6k, and heavy condition damage with quick uptime/long duration has my burn ticking for well over 1000.

Full stat make-up with all the gear and Orbs in them is instead of Runes:

1,723 Condition damage with Pizza( almost 1,900 with 3 orbs)
20,956 health (24k with 3 orbs)
2,022 Power

So changed (specifically for WvW) Stand Your Ground out for untraited Wall of Reflection. I’m not sure which I love more! I can honetly say the Stability is amazing, but the utility offered by the Wall is just… oh it’s just amazing. Thoughts?

Was someone from HoD complaining about getting 2v1’d? I can’t imagine why.

This past week has probably been the most fun I’ve had in WvW since the 24hr rotations. This was a total blast, and there’s still 1 more NA prime time fight left. Look forward to the fights tonight.

I can’t actually believe this is a thread…

“Take away peoples skills until you fix a render issue.”

Really? No. Deal with it until it’s fixed.

Play smart, keep your eyes open instead of afking on Siege waiting for enemies to appear in front of you.

Oh and don’t get mad when they appear on top of you. ;]

It’s not rage, it’s the truth. It should be Account Bound. It’s still for it not to be. There’s no Commander UI, they didn’t add Squad visuals on the map, there’s nothing substantial to force it to be Character bound. 3 Map Icons and the ability to have people speak in /squad is insufficient. Either upgrade it to have it’s own UI and let the people in the Squad see each other on the map or make it Account Bound. I see that as being a legit request.

I can speak for ULTD, and I’m sure the rest of the Titan Alliance when I say, bring on the battle!

I look forward to another cycle with both servers, as they have brought the thunder at each engagement. Cheers to epic battles, fellas.

Commander Kaena Godsfire
Unlimited [ULTD]
Henge of Denravi

(Set: Primeval)
(Dyes: Sapphire/Celestial)

Fluxist.8045:

I don’t play much to win anymore. I play to read the forums posts ;P

OH you..

For Virtue! Would be better; to be honest though, anything that doesn’t have such pronounced negativity.

IMO:

Human
Charr
Norn
Sylvari
Asura

Just my two pennies.

What you think and what is necessary might not be the same. As well “effort” doesn’t mean the same thing as resources. You have to keep in mind they are not Blizzard, they are not a trillion dollar funded company.

Can those of us at work get a Score/Potential Points update?

Hype.9361:

You literally ignored everything I said.

Welcome to online forums. To be honest though, let’s stop trying to get ANET to make new things and give them the time they need to fix the things we have, eh?

Quaggan’s can’t be trusted. Back on topic, IMO it should be Account Wide.

Excellent idea. Hope they think on it, it’s worth at the very least that.

That list alone seems like a fair Night Crew.

[WvW] Godsfire – Burning Build

The build uses Greatsword / Sword|Torch. The stat focus of the build is Carrion gear specific. Power/Vitality/Condition Damage. Damage focus is AoE Burning, single target white damage, and damage done via Retaliation.

Utility Skills:
1. Purging Flames: Consecration – Create a ring of fire that burns foes and cures conditions on allies.
2. Judge’s Intervention: Meditation – Teleport to your target and burn nearby foes.
3. “Stand Your Ground!”: Shout – Grant stability to yourself and allies.

Sigils:
Greatsword: Sigil of Superior Smoldering – 10% Burn Duration
Sword: Sigil of Superior Fire – AoE Fireblast – 5sec CD
Torch: Sigil of Superior Energy – 50% Endurance back on swap. 9sec CD

Gear: Full Carrion Exotic (Jewlery Included)

3 Runes of the Lich –
1. +25 Vitality
2. +4% condition duration
3. +50 Vitality

3 Runes of Balthazar:
1. +25 Power
2. +15% Burning duration
3. +50 Power

Traits: 10.30.0.0.30

ZEAL: 10pts – 100 Power|10% Condition Duration

[Minor] Zealot’s Speed – Create a Symbol of Wrath when your health drops below 25% (30-second cooldown).
[Major] (II) Fiery Wrath – Increases damage by 10% against burning foes.

RADIANCE: 30pts – 300 Precision|300 Condition Damage

[Minor] Justice is Blind – When activating Virtue of Justice, nearby foes are blinded.
[Major] (I) Healer’s Retribution – Gain 3 seconds of retaliation when using a heal skill.
[Minor] Renewed Justice – Virtue of Justice is renewed when you kill a foe.
[Major] (III) Shimmering Defense Burn nearby foes when your health reaches 25% (60-second cooldown).
[Minor] Radiant Power – Deal 10% more damage to foes inflicted with conditions.
[Major] (VI) Blind Exposure – Applying blind also applies vulnerability.

VIRTUES: 30pts – + 30% to Boon Duration |+30% Virtue Recharge Rate

[Minor] Inspired Virtue Virtues now also apply the following boons:
Justice: might
Resolve: regeneration
Courage: protection
[Major] (I) Unscathed Contender – Deal 10% more damage while under the effects of aegis.
[Minor] Virtue of Retribution – Gain retaliation when you activate a virtue.
[Major] (VIII) Supreme Justice – Virtue of Justice causes burning every 4 attacks instead of 5. When activating Virtue of Justice, the burn duration is increased.
[Minor] Power of the Virtuous – Deal extra damage for each boon you have.
[Major] (XI) Permeating Wrath – Justice no longer burns your target, but instead burns the area around you each time it activates.

As you can see the Utility Skills, the weapon setup, and the traits correspond with the point of the build.

The intention of the build wasn’t initially to be so much a glass cannon, however, you end up with: Attack 3135, low Crit. chance 18%, ~1900 condition damage, and a huge increase in Burning duration. With all my bells and whistles blown and a full rotation I can (not just 1v1 but because of the AoE 1vgroup) stack over 55 seconds of Bruning.

Obviously condition removal is an issue, however, being that it can be reapplied VERY easily, it’s not a huge issue. As well the amount of power stacked has your white damage being pretty nasty. The Torch speaks for itself, as does the burst with a Sword.

This moaning and groaning over ranged weapons is getting old, no? Forget what you don’t have and make it work with what you do. Build Toughness/Vitality and be a rock wall. Build Healing Power and Condition Damage and be a Support. Why do you need to be a Warrior on your Guardian? For Christ’s sake enough is enough. We don’t have a Longbow, move on. If you’re solo in WvW, then you might consider looking for a Group or Guild on your server who run in WvW a lot. DO something.

I run a Power/Condition Damage build with 30 in Virtues, and I have to say I love Renewed Focus. My build is 10.30.0.0.30, its been on the forums listed as Godsfire (my toon name) and I honestly have 0 complaints about RF. I can see if you think that the utility that comes from the three Virtues is pointless, that you would dismiss it entirely. To be honest you’re not making the most of your main Utility as a Guardian then, and in my mind (even though I run a Damage build instead of Support) our Group Buffs are very strong, yet ignored.

Think less about what your Elites can do for you, and think more about what they allow you to do for your group. Just my two pennies.

Focus meant for WvW, sPvP, or PvE/Dungeons?

I hadn’t noticed anything.

I’ve watched the guild grow with Amraz since November of 2011 and I can say you will be hard pressed to find a closer community with the fire and drive needed to be a contender in WvW.

We are Unlimited.

Home World: Henge of Denravi

Guild Name: Unlimited [ULTD]

Guild Website: http://www.ugmrz.com

In-Game Contact:
Amraz Xelzo – Guild Master
Kaena Godsfire – Officer/WvW Leader

Focus: WvW!

Quick Notes:

Unlimited is an NA-based guild, but we are not home to just North Americans. Our doors have never been closed to those outside the North American region. Our intention is to expand our bracket of time with international players, and North American players who play during the set times that someone from the GMT time zones will be participating.

To be very clear, this is not an international side to Unlimited. On the contrary we are looking to only continue to expand our horizons. The international population has and will continue to mesh just the same into our community, our family, as anyone from North America would.

We are strongly opposed to segregation within our ranks, thus those who join us from across the seas will take up arms with us under one banner, “Unlimited”.

I think the past battles have been nothing but endless fun from all sides. I believe I can speak for most of HoD when I say, keep ’em coming! We welcome the fights.

Vayra.3290:

There is no such thing as “excessive” force. :P

/thread imo. Nothing unreasonable about laying waste to the enemy. If the name’s in red, it’s dead. Welcome to war.

Sounds like you have a very cool idea there. I wouldn’t mind seeing it. As long as it can be balanced. In my mind the biggest threat for something like this that would become a buffbot (essentially) would be how they could be abused if stacked near each other and have decent amount of defense they could cause an army to never die. Making Turtle Defensive strats last forever. There would have to be something to offset them.

I’m assuming you will be mailed new bags, however, this is JUST AN ASSUMPTION. That would be the easiest way I see doing it. Finding the people who have completed the certain part of the chain (via coding) and mailing said Charater the fixed loot bags.