Guild Wars 2

Well Wooden Potatoes made a speculation video its worth looking into as well
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2KNO4I3c4M

Just to continue the discussion here I saw someone post on their thoughts and they came up with the fact that each trait line can lead to a spec..now would you like a profession to have 5 specs in total?

Also interview for the confirmation for one spec at this time
http://www.shacknews.com/article/87848/guild-wars-2-director-discusses-heart-of-thorns-revenants-guild-halls-and-more

I would hope so if they did work on this in the background I’m sure they got the same VAs to do new lines for the game.

I’ll start from the beginning and learn the different aspects at my own pace then again I am a sucker for torture.

Also wanting to state this as well the term spec means a different way to play a profession not a profession that gets stronger thus limiting the usage of the class. I’m gonna use WoW as an example where you spec your character it works the same way you don’t get stronger just the game style changes.

Just read a post on reddit from the WP video he posted this reply giving us more info The user that posted this was weiown

http://www.reddit.com/r/Guildwars2/comments/2tk5t2/woodenpotatoes_expansion_confirmed_heart_of/

“I spoke with Colin at the after party. Only one specialty per class at this time. It works very much like a secondary profession where you can mix and match your skills. It can also be modified any time you are out of combat. Unclear if each class is only getting one new weapon but from the ranger speciality it appears at least that the new weapons come from the new specialties.

Also, jumping into the specialty gives you new trait options however it also restricts what traits you can use. Exactly what/how wasn’t specified.
Only combos he would confirm was ranger and necro weapons already shown. Though he hinted at looking closely at the trailer for others.
Last thing before bed, no polearms. The art team had a lot of fun making look a likes but no pole arms in gw2."

If it is one per profession with more added I wouldn’t mind that having one at the beginning would give anet some information on how to implement this for future installments.

Charr Reverent and all my characters will be charr hey I love those fuzz butts. Hmm I will also level up another level 80 working on my warrior , nerco , engi , thief and finally ranger.

Yea that’s what I got to from the features its showing they are listening also those features are conceived by the community and anet team coming together.

Hmm also that rifle could be..and call me crazy another Ranger spec and that can be a sniper one that deals with long range utility and such.

Well they will have early access ,but no information has been posted at the moment we will find something in the upcoming weeks.

Jokubas.4265:

This is kind of baseless, but with if Thief is Pirate/Corsair? It was a popular idea for a class before launch, and it seems like it could fit as a Specialization. It would also fit with the potential Rifle Thief.

I can see that actually and allows different stealing traits to use with that.

Based on what was told today we don’t have much information ,but over the next few weeks we will get more detailed information on the features that was announced today so we will have to wait.

Snowball.3497:

MyPuppy.8970:

Oh no torch please, we can already spit fire from every hole, what would be the point?

I think that is a limited view of what the torch could be. But nevermind that, what would you guys want to see? Shortbow/Longbow maybe?

Hmm…I would love to see Grimories or Tomes used for eles. Also Snowball here is another thought just now.

With the release of spec do you think people will be forced into a certain roles? Like what if a Druid is a heavy CC class with good support skills ,but low damage output will zerker still be viable?

TriggerSad.2597:

Ferever.7014:

Found this from another thread here showing a thief holding a rifle so maybe one of the thief specs will be assassin.

I mean… Engi uses rifle… Still would be really cool! Here’s hoping you’re right!!!

I wouldn’t mind being wrong since we don’t have any information at all.

Hmm….I got another idea for another spec for Engineer what if we can become a alchemist and upgrade our Elixers and create new bombs and other items to make.

Sagat.3285:

Ferever.7014:

Found this from another thread here showing a thief holding a rifle so maybe one of the thief specs will be assassin.

You get “assasin” from rifle lol? Sniper or sharpshooter would be a better name.

I remember an assassin in the movie Kill Bill that used a rifle so I thought of that on the fly to be honest. ,but its all early information and were having a good time doing this.

Well he said there will be a playable version of the game at PAX east which means the game is in a beta stage or close to release build.

Found this from another thread here showing a thief holding a rifle so maybe one of the thief specs will be assassin.

I would be as well just to see what builds come from the profession and also the spec we unlock to as well.

Vix.6730:

Ferever.7014:

I’m sure they will allow you to switch between professions they don’t believe in locking in people in specs.

Professions are specs are two completely different things. Professions have been locked since Guild Wars. It sounds like we’ll be seeing the release of Traits v.3.

ohh geez I used the wrong word sorry about that lack of sleep does that to you. Yes I meant Specs lol…ohh boy…I’m embrassed now.

ZeftheWicked.3076:

I’m concerned for how specializations will mix in with base profession:

1. are they an alternate profession, with own skills, traits, equips, that does not mix with base profession? So I’m either druid or a ranger but i can’t use ranger skills as druid, or druid skills as the ranger?

2. Are they alternative sets of skills, profession mechanic and trats that does mix in with the base profession and it’s total freedom what i select?

3. Are they free for all jobs, or each stuck to one base profession? Can my engi become a druid?

4. Is there one specialization per profession or more if above is restricted?

1. Yes if its like other MMOs where you reach a level and perform a job change in which you can possibly switch back as well. Which means if you are a druid then you are using only druid skills and so fourth although we only have limited information at the moment.

2. Also what we seen we will have traits , skills and elites dealing with that spec.

3. They are grouped together with the base class the engi will have its own spec while others have its own so they don’t get grouped together.

4. We will get more information once more is out.

Not what was announced today we will get more information as it comes out. Ohh here though use this site to get more information. To answer your question I’m guessing 2 specs.

https://heartofthorns.guildwars2.com/en

Also FAQ

https://help.guildwars2.com/home

Also no new armor tier as well.

Some of my Speculation I can add here.

For Warrior

• Warlords : Spec in Spears and allowing the boost to Shouts and boons to allies near them.

For Elementists

• Magus (Woodenpotatoes used this name) More of a Burst Mage perhaps?

We don’t know right now we will get some information no worries I curious on this to as well.

lordkrall.7241:

According to the FAQ it will be available both as Boxed and as Digital.

Updated the topic so now its more of a would you get a Boxed copy or a Digital Download thanks for the link though.

Would you buy the Box Copy or a Digital Download?

Me I would like a box copy this time than a Digital Download…and yes I would love collectors editions and such.

Now I wonder where is Orpheal at? I know he/she will have some input on this topic. Also to add on to this discussion lets speculate on what the other names of the specs are gonna be?

Gyler.8150:

WIll it be account wide or will i need to level up multiple rangers to have different specializations?

It might not be you can be able to switch ,but we will get more information as it comes.

Also Gaile since this thread is quite informative I’m requesting this be made into a sticky for people to use for future reference.

I’m sure they will allow you to switch between professions they don’t believe in locking in people in specs.

I’m pretty sure you can change your spec back if you want of course. I’m more curious on how many specs each character will have I’m guessing either 1 or 2 as much as we know now.

I’m curious on the new traits and the build variety it can bring now.

Also add in Guild Versus Guild as well to the list to as well.

So to celebrate the opening of a new section lets discuss some of the features that got you excited the most.

Me its the new spec system coming out and the mastery system. Also I do love the fact that we can get new legendarys and such what about you guys?

Tell me what you are excited about?

Well they will resume the CDIs they had to do some reformatting it will come when it comes.

Reading the purposal from DnT as a casual player makes me want to practice hard to complete raids. I do feel that raids shouldn’t be cleared in one day (Though it is possible.) It takes time and I love the idea of the sub-quest system and unique skins.

In my honest opinion it does have raid like potential ,but some of the mechanics she uses look like one-shots however I do see some ways to counter them.

Having 10 seconds to kill the illusions seems like a good DPS race one thing wanted to ask will the clones she summon will they have certain mechanics or act like the regular ones mesmers summon?

Also do NPCs affect how many clone selina summons? If so the NPCs will make the encounter really tough ,but still doable if you have the DPS to control the clones. In that case I might suggest increasing the time from 10 seconds to maybe 20 perhaps?

I will do something tonight ,but feeling sick at the moment.

guardian.6489:

You know I wonder if Anet can use a raiding set-up to revive old living story 1 content and make it better.

The Tower of nightmares would make an epic 10-15 man raid especially if the bosses at each floor were polished up with more distinct boss mechanics.

Plus maybe if we come up with a system that allows multiple sizes of raids we could bring back the Marionette and the battle at the breachmaker.

Those two are the perfect examples of raids if they balance out DPS , Control and Support would be amazing amazing fights. I know alot of guildies didn’t get to experience the final battle with scarlet. Another good idea would be hmm……I’ll save it for the Raid CDI.

Chris Whiteside.6102:

Hi All,

Just wanted to let you know that we will be discussing raiding in the next phase of the Guild CDI. Feel free to carry on discussing here, and just wanted to let you know that i am reading this thread.

Chris

Sounds pretty cool I’ll post some ideas in that CDI as well looking forward to brain storming with ya.

TheRiverBlues.2607:

I wouldn’t dismiss the raid content so soon, could have potential. Love how people complain about it even though I know secretly you just want this to be like WoW (but better)

Honestly i didn’t think about it til you said this. Yea I do want this to be like WoW only because WoW made things work really well that’s why people call games wow clones. If GW2 can make raids better then yea I can see it. Honestly I don’t see raids as spamming 11111 if designed correctly. I’m sure they can make maps where you have to have positioning , people to to interrupts , Supports using fields for healing , might and etc. Also since no one brought it up will they rework the condition cap just in case?

Inculpatus cedo.9234:

HomeSick.7639:

if they just want to revamp bosses there wouldnt be a CDI for guild raids soon.

I’m not sure one should feel that a CDI guarantees any certain kind of content will be forthcoming in the game. It’s more of a brainstorming session than any kind of indicator of what’s to come.

Also to add on CDI help the devs out to know where to focus the resources on as well if said content was put into the game. In other words gives them a more clear vision.

I was gonna post that ,but astral beat me to it also its on sell for $24.99 its a really good deal.

Fernling.1729:

NoTrigger.8396:

https://forum-en.gw2archive.eu/forum/game/gw2/CDI-Guilds-Logistics-and-QOL/page/6#post4399709

i will just leave this here.
raid content designer doesnt mean GvG designer.
and i dont think they need a raid content designer for open world zerg events. they can already create those events.

Yeah, if that doesn’t tell you something nothing will.

Ehh its the official forums you take the good with the bad XP.

Yamsandjams.3267:

Perhaps it implies something about official GvGs? They might want someone experienced in larger scale combat design, and they’re also getting some CDIs going on guild halls (they mentioned one for GvG in the future). While GW1 had an 8v8 format, maybe they’d go for something larger here.

Or perhaps it just has something to do with future boss encounters. Many previous updates have included new large-scale boss encounters (i.e. jungle wurm, marionette, battle for LA, &c.), so they might just be looking to add another person who’s experienced in designing and creating scenarios of that scale.

well one of the job postings were dealing with PvP so GvG would apply there more than anything and GvG is the next CDI topic to as well.

Inculpatus cedo.9234:

I never really understand the positions they have open. Many of them seem to be already filled. Does it mean there will be two ‘Heads of X Department’? Or someone is going to lose their job?

I do notice some of the Game Design positions are new…

Yea…hmm makes me wonder whats gonna happen now. The guild CDIs as well can mean that alot of content is down the pike maybe.

Ohh I thought I fixed the link ohh dear okay I will edit my OP with the posting. Did the link for convenience.

@Inculpatus: Hmm basically we can be seeing some high end dungeons that will require more members. More end game content where high end rewards are given for prestige and challenge. I know with some raids people are worried about elistism ,but I’m sure people will be helpful if they ask ya know ;3.

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Let’s discuss what this could mean either 8 man dungeons or 25 man lets discuss.

I’m guessing 8-10 mans or even 25 mans dungeons one example would be Crystal Tower / Syrcus Tower from FF XIV. I’m excited to see what comes from this. Also I’m gonna post this in the general discussion to for more coverage.

Interesting seeing sub-classes pop up every now and then though with this system having a guideline to follow would be interesting gameplay and not use to many resources to make new class mechanics.

Though one problem though it seems and correct me if I’m wrong here will limit the character builds though supposedly if they don’t want to be a minion master sub class will they have the option to change back?

Swish.2463:

Three replys isn’t enough to get a reliable total so let’s bump this lol

Yea normally topics like this get overlooked ,but there was a sub classes thread made before you can get more information.

Ahh I love this thread now to answer your questions.

1. Yes I would like to see sub-classes or as I became to call them (specializations) be implemented as a form of optional progression.

2. What should constitute a sub-class..well I believe that it should focus on the 2 of the 4 aspects of the base class like for example one of the warrior sub classes should focus on Shouts/Banners traits and skills and such while the other focuses on Physical/Stances skills and traits.. Also introducing a new class mechanic as well.

3. I feel two is the magic number here in my opinion.

4. Yes it should be optional in that case you don’t want the specializations to overpower the base class.