Can you tell us ANYTHING about what you’re showing? like just the feature? will we get any more info on the story or pve maps? info on that stuff is so little
I found some pictures that at least prove Tengu were underway for design. And, since most people believe they’re going to come with the Primordus xpac, which is rumored to be next, it fits for that as well. Also there’s a picture of another map. I want to know if any of this is PROVEN fake.
I know the DE one will never come out because that was designed for if it was at launch, just included cause it’s cool.
I don’t know if it’s in the works or not for HoT, but I hope so. I’m kind of bored of the current races…played them all 2-3x through the same tired stories.
I’m hoping some new races are coming out soon, ideally at least 1 in the HoT expansion.
Some examples: Skritt*, Hylek*, Centaur* (Tamini), Tengu, Largos*, Orge, Ettin (with more developed heads), Krait*, Imp (Fire, Ice, Poison, Etc), Harpy*, Margonite, Dredge, Grawl, Giant, Twisted*, etc
*: Starred Items are races I really really like and would love to see in the game at some point in the future.
Let me know what you guys think? Other races and ideas?
I’m really glad someone posted this because I think about it a lot and it’s something I’d like to see become a regular part of future xpacs. here’s what I think about each one:
Skritt: could work design wise but the story doesn’t really point to them or any depth coming to them, especially since they’re only kinda affected by the dragons.
Hylek: I see challenges with design, but they could be overcome. Also great for the story, or at least it could be. In the end, this one is a no simply because there are too many better options, or at least I think Anet thinks that.
Centaur: Don’t know if design works or not. It’s possible in the story, but it would likely be years from now after dragons. Same as Hylek, simply better options.
Tengu: Tengu are by far the most likely to be added. Not only were they supposed to be in the base game, and that there are teasers all around for it, but there’s an explanation so easy there’s no way they could no realize it.
Largos: Another great option, for Bubbles xpac. Not much more to say except the design would work quite well which increases it’s chances.
Ogre: assuming they have the mental capacities to be peaceful, they wouldn’t be. At least not with all the races.
Ettin: sounds nice but no just no. They’re too stupid and will likely never get much more depth. double face customization would be epic.
Krait: I’ll be honest I probably want to see this more than any other race. But Anet said they wanted just one race to be plain old evil and that race is the Krait. Also incredible design challenge.
Imp: There are plenty of reasons no, but the thing that kills it is that they’re more semi-sentient with no societies or anything.
Harpy: They seem kinda like Krait. Design is possible but this fails for same reason as Hylek and Centaur.
Margonite: I really like this, but a long while from now given a good setup. Generally humanoid, so that’s good.
Dredge: I don’t know. At this point with no new story focusing on them it’s almost impossible to predict.
Grawl: They’re dumb like Skritt so they need to get smarter. Blazeridge xpac whenever that is will almost surely have more lore on them but playable is questionable.
Giant: They’re way too big and extinct, though I’d LOVE some lore about survivors or something but if they’re alive they must be at least on another continent.
Twisted: not sure what that is.
Only one I can think to add that has any chance is Forgotten for the Kralk xpac, but they face the same design issues as Krait.
EDIT: can’t believe I forgot Kodan! They’re absolutely perfect for Jormag xpac. No more info needed.
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4.) Livia temporarily takes over leadership of Divinity’s Reach until the Queen can be recovered. At this time, the Lazuli reappear in DR and state that the Dragon Kralkatorrik demands an audience with the chosen representatives of Tyria’s greater races. They use Queen Jennah’s life as a bargaining chip. Rytlock and the surviving members of Destiny’s Edge are agreed upon by the racial leaders to be the representatives that will journey through the desert to reach Kralkatorrik’s crystal spire.
I’m really liking intelligent minions, even as far as with a society of their own? Or just a mental connection I guess… The journey to the desert should be a constant battle against Branded as a test from Kralk. He wants to see if the sent heroes are worthy of his quest.
5.) Upon reaching the spire the players discover that Kralkatorrik has been recovering from its near fatal encounter with Glint. In order to fully recover, the dragon is seeking two powerful artifacts to consume: The Staff of the Mists and the Scepter of Orr. The players already know that Livia has the Scepter, but the Staff is currently being held by Palawa Joko in Elona. The dragon demands that the players recover these artifacts and threatens to corrupt Queen Jennah if these demands are not met.
I like the idea of Joko but it ultimately shouldn’t happen as it would be one xpac interrupting another. A different artifact should be chosen. Also when Kralk makes his demands and threats there should be conflict in the group of heroes, some of the non-humans not wanting to risk their lives for a human queen.
6.) At this point the majority of the campaign revolves around the players combating Palawa Joko for the Staff of the Mists and his army of former sunspears (who are now known as the Mordant Crescent). Lots of Gw1 lore and Elonian areas during this campaign. And oh yes, Junundu Wurms are back!
As I said above I love this but it should be another artifact to be found in the already explorable world. I’m not sure, but I know the Charr like some thing called the Claw Ur or something like that. If you used that, then this could be the Charr focused xpac (like Mordy is for Sylvari).
7.) During the battles with Someone for an artifact, the players are forced to fight alongside the Lazuli. Players learn that the Lazuli are created from former branded through a process called crystal-genesis (which is why the branded are migrating south to the desert). When born, the Lazuli are bound to the dragon by a powerful web of mental control called the Tessellation. There are rebel groups within the Lazuli that are attempting to break free from the dragon’s dominion over Tessellation but all they can do is send thoughts into the Tessellation trying to destroy it. The players learn that since evolving, they are highly intelligent and, if free, could be another race to Tyria and a powerful ally.
Made the changes to this one inside the paragraph because reasons.
8.) Players eventually recover the 2 artifacts and are forced to deliver them in order to Kralkatorrik to save the queen. The dragon consumes both artifacts and becomes empowered. Livia’s parting with the scepter causes her to lose her lichdom and become mortal.
Perhaps in a later story there could be something happening in Orr due to the destruction of the scepter?
9.) As the dragon recovers and prepares to begin its reign of terror, Queen Jennah sacrifices herself in order to disrupt the Tessellation. (perhaps there is a core room or something where it flows from and she jumps into the core and breaks it?) This allows all of the mind-bound Lazuli to rebel against their dragon master. A huge battle within the crystal spire culminates in the final showdown with Kralkatorrik.
reg. Branded are still evil and in the end all Kralk has are basic minions just like the other dragons.
AFTERMATH:
A.) Livia becomes the new ruler of Divinity’s Reach, Anise remains her aide and is still shrouded in mystery.
B.) Gleam is born as a new dragon to guide the Lazuli. The Lazuli become a playable race. They are crystalline beings (think quartz crystal hairstyles, or a opening in the head revealing a geode). They should be included in the xpac but not added until a month or two later (or some amount of time) so as not to spoil the story.
C.) Logan embarks on a personal journey to find his own purpose after losing Queen Jennah.[/quote] Seen in the following LW season!
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I went through and made some changes and additions to make it better (in my opinion of course) :P
P.S. told me message was too long so I removed the paragraphs that didn’t change.
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still not getting answers about anything but armor and weapons need advice on stuff like rings amulets accessories back etc.
Maybe my post was assuming too much.
There is no specific type of gear that’s “stronger” than others, beyond the rarity tiers, which go as follows.
White/Normal < Fine/Blue < Masterwork/Green < Rare/Yellow < Orange/Exotic < Ascended/Pink = Legendary/Purple
You don’t have access to each rarity at each level. Green gear starts at level 14, Yellow at level 35 (as cultural armour) or 39 (as drops), Orange at level 62, and Pink/Purple at level 80 only.
There are different prefixes for each piece of gear that determine what stats are on it. Those prefixes expand as you go through levels as well. From level 1-25, there are single-stat items like Mighty (Power) or Resilient (Toughness). From level 20-60 (yes, there’s some overlap) you start seeing double-stat items like Strong (Power and Precision) and Hearty (Vitality and Toughness) gear. Then from level 55-80 you get the three-stat gear, like Berserker (Power, Precision and Ferocity) and Soldier (Power, Toughness and Vitality).
The actual name/type of the armour doesn’t matter, beyond the prefix, rarity and level. A Soldier’s Ascalonian Protector Breastplate (level 80 exotic) has the exact same stats as a Soldier’s Forgeman Breastplate (level 80 exotic), even though the two are acquired from different dungeons and have a different appearance. Similarly, if you were to craft an exotic level 80 Soldier’s breastplate yourself, it would have the same stats as those dungeon items.
So your job is to figure out what stats you value, and then find items of around your level with the prefixes that give those stats. If you want to do damage, look for gear that gives +Power. If you’re feeling too squishy and need passive defense, look for gear that gives +Toughness or +Vitality. You know better than us what you need, because only you know how you play! You can browse the in-game Trading Post and narrow your search down based on level and stats to quickly find (hopefully affordable) gear that fits your needs. Just don’t overpay if there’s a similar item a level or two in either direction that’s much cheaper!
(You can use that same Trading Post to sell your extra gear, too.. much more profitable than using NPC vendors in most cases)
I’m level 80, so I supposed ascended is best. Is there legendary gear or were you talking about weapons? And for all the other stuff, I see lots of ascended at laurel merchants. Is that the best for things like back, ring, etc.?
Monk’s Outfit out now on The Gem Store. I already threw my gems at the screen for this!
was no announcement on the website? Also there’s usually more than just one outfit.
Yes mail carriers happens usually too, but next mail carrier is Exalted Mail Carrier if tomorrow it won’t happen cuz of 1st day of month, maybe they prepare next week to be huge lore exalted race reveal.
How do you know what the next mail carrier is? What else do you know? What does the 1st of the month matter?
Monk’s Outfit out now on The Gem Store. I already threw my gems at the screen for this!
was no announcement on the website? Also there’s usually more than just one outfit.
