Guild Wars 2

I don’t believe I’ve finished more than 50% of the LS achievements since release. I did complete Southsun for the back pieces and Zephyr Sanctum for the useless quartz node. Most everything else, I stopped playing once the solo bits were over with. I don’t group for dungeons and I don’t ride zerg trains. I play the game for the story and there isn’t much story presented at the moment.

Halvorn.9831:

There is a very general problem.

You cannot have content that creates an evolving world on the one hand and make it stay forever on the other hand. It’s a contradiction. If you defeat the dredge and flame legion, that invasion is no longer there and it makes no sense to still have its dungeons around. Either evolution or persistence. You cannot have both.

I choose evolution. It means, I cannot repeat old content and it will be forever lost and only in my memory or in the history books. That’s the price to pay for an evolving world.

Except that the world hasn’t ‘evolved’ through the LS. You take away the current LS patch and you have essentially the same exact game that was around a year ago. What has evolved?

Scarlet’s character is about as deep as a teaspoon. ArenaNet may as well have just thrown in the Wicked Witch from Wizard of Oz. At least then, nostalgia could shroud our better judgment.

Whatever it is, it will be worse than ‘Zaliens 6’.

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The Scarlet Briar Center For Krait Who Can’t Kill Good And Who Wanna Learn To Do Other Stuff Good Too

I think the OP is just making up lore for scarlet. I haven’t seen any of that storyline in the game. Only thing I’ve seen is ‘DIE! DIE! DIE! DIE! DIE!’.

ColinJohanson.2394:

One of the projects we’re working on in preparing the game to release in new regions is trying to make the game easier to learn. While a lot of that work is in the area of better tutorials, better level up messaging guides, and unique tutorials for specific mechanics we’re also evaluating UI complexity (and system complexity) to try and make information easier to see/consume.

Cleaning up the existing UI systems to make them less cluttered, more-stream lined, and better unified is part of this project and absolutely something you’ll see in the west as well, likely around or possibly even before we release the game in our next major world region.

And to get ahead of the next question: No, we have no solid dates! We’re still in beta in China and are testing and developing all of these new systems to make the game is easier to learn. We haven’t announced timelines for development any other major regions other than being in Beta in China at this time.

Colin, it would go a very long way if I were simply able to turn off the ‘Personal Story/Living Story’ notification box on the top right of my screen. I, above all people, know that I have yet to kill Zaitan. I don’t need a constant reminder.

I’m sick of zerging a new zone every two weeks. I don’t care what it rewards, it’s time to stop chasing ‘round Anet’s carrot-on-a-stick.

A permanent end to the Living Story.

Truly outrageous!

“Prophet!” said I, “thing of evil! — prophet still, if drake or devil! —

Whether Tempter sent, or whether tempest tossed thee here ashore,

Desolate, yet all undaunted, on this splintered coast enchanted —

On this realm by Horror haunted — tell me truly, I implore —

Is there — is there balm in Sparkfly? — tell me — tell me, I implore!”

Quoth Tequatl, “Nevermore.”

Who’s ‘Scarlet’?

You can’t spoil a child with buttermilk and you can’t spoil a gamer by reskinning the same old grind-fest every two weeks. Gamers grind due to obligation rather than enjoyment.

I got the same message in both the instances…clocktower and the villager-survival thing even though I was actively jumping and running round grabbing items.

Reminds me of ED-209 from ‘Robocop’….“Drop your weapon!”…..man drops weapon…."Drop your weapon! You have ten seconds to comply! 10…9…8…7…

Psycho Robot.7835:

I have no idea what this post is about, but I love it.

Telomeres.

Draknar.5748:

OP clearly didn’t read any of the responses that explained to him SAB was a solo instance despite what the prompt displays.

Secondly, most people do not share the sentiment of the OP. This new dungeon has become a nice guild event. Scheduling groups, helping learn the fights, etc. etc. If you are the introvert that refuses to do any group content then you are going to have to sacrifice some things.

Now, this isn’t to say that I think it wouldn’t be awesome if all dungeons in the game scaled from 1 person up to 5, because honestly that would be pretty sweet being able to solo or duo a dungeon at any point, but I’m also 100% fine with 5-man requirements. Group dungeons have been a staple of MMOs for a decade, you really should be used to this by now.

I do not run group dungeons but I have nothing against them. I think it’s fine if they add more dungeons. I would simply like some solo content in each LS release, for people like myself. As it stands, I have been sitting idly by for the past three LS releases, twiddling my thumbs, waiting on the addition of some LS solo content. It’s frustrating, to say the least.

I love you, Aedil.

I played Guild Wars for ~7 years. I miss Guild Wars. What we got here….it ain’t Guild Wars; not by a long shot. With ‘Guild Wars 2’, there’s no sense of continuity or connection to it’s namesake. It makes me very sad.

Isn’t ol’ Oswald taking the year off? I rather thought the Prince would be making an appearance this year.

Prince Oswald says, take one step backwards.

S0, I complain about SAB being a group dungeon and now we get another ‘5-man only’ content patch with TA?

Where have all the soloers gone, long time passing?
Where have all the soloers gone, long time ago?
Where have all the soloers gone?
Dungeons have picked them everyone.
Oh, when will they ever learn?
Oh, when will they ever learn?

Even before Tequatl was revamped, I told them all this would happen. As a result, I was mocked and ridiculed and told to ‘wait until it’s released before you judge’. I really hate being right about this stuff.

panzer.6034:

Bloody Prince Thorn.

Remember this post.

You forgot to say ‘Prince Oswald Says’.

DragonWhimsy.6489:

It looks like a werewolf to me. Which might have something to do with the Mad King’s next plot?

Werecharr

Aberrant.6749:

IDK how you could call the teq revamp underwhelming OP. It’s some of the best content in this game. I wish MORE of the fights had multiple tatics/phases required in them like the teq fight (I also love lupi because of this kinda stuff).

The go and click on X teeth etc. part was stupid and just kinda tacked on there to make it a living story kinda thing though (seriously stop doing this skilless kinda junk a-net). But who cares, the teq fight is awesome.

This time around we’re getting a new dung. You havn’t even seen it. Wait until you’ve done it.

I would call this underwhelming. Day #2 of the new Tequatl encounter on my realm:

This was day 2 of the new Tequatl on my server.

I can’t kill Tequatl and I don’t run dungeons/fractals so I am inclined to agree with the op.

Are you fellas talkin’ about this guy? I’m just wondering where he goes after his smoke break.

I ran it once, failed it and haven’t returned.

Raine.1394:

Teq seems to be tracking according to my predictions. As with all content targeted to the mythical ‘hardcore’ player, it will have some initial interest, but then will simply discourage and demoralize the player base and empty the open world where it occurs.

I’m already feeling very discouraged.

I logged in, saw this and haven’t logged back on since.

Karizee.8076:

https://soundcloud.com/brytime/tequatl-sunrise

There aren’t enough +1s in the world. That was great. Thank you.

Trixie.7614:

Did you beat him? If not please get good.

No, I didn’t. I don’t think he scales down to 4 players.

Tom Gore.4035:

It came back with the SAB patch 2 weeks ago. And I see Ellen is still standing in the fountain. Talk about forgotten hero lol.

Ellen who?

There’s nothing quite like waking early, smelling the fresh morning dew, grabbing a piping hot cup of coffee and logging in to Guild Wars 2 to watch the Sunless rise…

I’ve tried it once, failed the event and I’m never going back to it.

EDIT: I was rewarded with all of 2 copper for participating in a 15 minute event. No chests, no drops, nothing.

It’s name was Mordremoth.

Everyone is aiming far, far too low. The Arborstone is in Cantha.

The only way to resolve this, and to the satisfaction of both parties, is to hire celebrity posters and adopt a disclaimer stating that the views of the celebrities are not in any way, shape or form, representative of the direction and/or content of the game nor of the views of company, creators, developers, investors nor players.

Then hire someone like Nathan Fillion.0001 to post on the company’s behalf. Who in their skrittin’ mind would argue with Nathan Fillion?

Piogre.2164:

Elbegast.6970:

I didn’t read any of that. I don’t watch fake movie trailers either.

You must be the kind of person at parties who stands over the punch bowl and lectures people about high-fructose corn syrup.

I don’t go to parties and I have nothing against high-fructose corn syrup. Your body can’t tell the difference. Bananas are good. I like bananas.

‘Hrouda’…now, why does that name sound familiar? Was he a Raxacoricofallapatorian, by chance? No? Well’ then, I’ll just be standin’ o’er ’ere. —-——→

DarcShriek.5829:

Elbegast.6970:

If I have to fire lasers, jump over waves, swim to the surface or do other silly mechanics that do not involve my class abilities, I’m not doing it.

If I have to fight alongside 80+ other players to stand a chance of killing the boss, I’m not doing it.

If the boss is on a 15 minute duration timer, I’m not doing it.

The encounter could drop a guaranteed legendary or ascended item but if the above is true, I’m not doing it.

You’ve already made your opinion known about anything that requires more than 1 player. We’re not surprised about this. Wouldn’t you be happier playing Diablo?

I’m not opposed to group content. I’m opposed to forming a party to complete that content such as in dungeons and fractals. I have no problem helping others down a world boss. The problem I have with new Tequatl is the sheer amount of players required to down him and the inevitable technical difficulties that will arise such as poor frame rates and disconnects. Not everyone has a 12+mb/s ultra reliable internet connection.

I’ve also never cared for gimmicks, such as lasers, that detract from the use of one’s own class abilities. It’s too much like vehicle combat in WoW.

I wouldn’t tempt fate. You may purchase a winning lottery ticket but you may also die in a fiery automobile accident on the way back from the convenience store. Karma is a fickle mistress.

I’m not going to do the new Tequatl encounter. I don’t care what is on his loot table. I don’t do lasers, non-class specific gimmicks and abilities, duration timers, playing with 80+ people in a tiny area, etc.

I didn’t read any of that. I don’t watch fake movie trailers either.

If I have to fire lasers, jump over waves, swim to the surface or do other silly mechanics that do not involve my class abilities, I’m not doing it.

If I have to fight alongside 80+ other players to stand a chance of killing the boss, I’m not doing it.

If the boss is on a 15 minute duration timer, I’m not doing it.

The encounter could drop a guaranteed legendary or ascended item but if the above is true, I’m not doing it.

I think it’s just a revamp.

hedix.1986:

Edragor.9164:

Those heralds could even mention our personal Top 2-5 events we did already in that zone (for the gazillions time). And thus personalize our game experience.
ie. “Well-met, arent you the hero who did / saved /killed…” <Top1 event name> “…and also was responsible for…” <Top2 event name>

This. Not to be egoistic here or anything ( :p ), but having a little recognition for everything player characters have done in the GW2 timeline would mean a lot. While the end of our “Personal” Story is actually all about Trahearne and Zhaitan was officially defeated thanks to Destiny’s Edge and the Pact, our characters played a significant role. We also helped Kiel when the Karka invaded, we defeated the Molten Alliance with Rox & Braham and we momentarily stopped Scarlet. Having just a couple of NPCs noticing that we’re the Heroes of Tyria, would really help in feeling like we’re a part of a story and it would provide a sense of history.

That said, I really appreciated Scarlet’s gift.

That’s one thing SW:TOR did right,imo. The ‘personal’ storyline made me feel very important. I remember the first time I took my Sith Inquisitor back to Korriban, following the storyline completion. The Imperial Guard bowed to me on the way through the hallway. It may seem a small thing but it threw me for a loop and in a very good way. By the end of that story, I felt as if I were the most important, most powerful being in the known universe.

Some people would say ‘You can’t be the main protagonist in a mmo with hundreds of thousands of other main protagonists.’ I, however, would heartily disagree and SW:TOR proves that it can be done and done very well.

Some recognition by select NPCs would go a long way for adding immersion and creating pride in your character.

And on a side note, Trahearne can go die in a fire. I hate him. I literally hate him.

blackgoat.5172:

Elbegast.6970:

I don’t do group dungeons. I don’t join guilds. I don’t join organized parties. I am a solo player and there is no solo content in this LS release. You can say it’s soloable all you want but virtually every 5 man dungeon is soloable if you want to bang your head against the wall for hours on end. I want to know why there is no content for solo players in this LS release.

Just out of curiosity. If the above quote is how you feel, why are you playing an MMO at all?

I like seeing people in the game world. It adds ambiance.