Guild Wars 2

Mad Queen Malafide.7512:

Calling it now, Scarlet is actually preparing an attack against an Elder Dragon, not against us. Not against the orders, and not against Lion’s Arch. I think she has used the thumpers to locate underground tunnels, and has pinpointed her target… who just so happens to be sitting deep underneath Lion’s Arch. But her beef isn’t with us, OR with the Pale Tree.

Been following your passion for this outcome MQM, and it is by far my favorite theory. I think it would be interesting and completely unexpected (except by you :p).

I just want to know how Kiel and Evon will play into the story.

Maybe that explains all the nerfs

This is a long but interesting read if you have the time

http://www.reddit.com/r/Guildwars2/comments/1vr5ec/scarlet_destroying_or_surviving_theory/

So if this airship is also a giant drill, can we assume that whatever she’s looking to get at is under Lornar’s Pass? Or that she’s going to fly it somewhere else? If that’s the case, why Lornar’s now?

and the dergon

And here is the race chart for hilarity

This “eye” is in a couple places around the lair.

Mordremoth

Give us a #2 that finishers ourselves so we don’t waste a lot of time

Where can we find the new Asura etc?

must have missed it, thanks guys

Will Legendary Weapons receive the option to choose the new stat set?

I don’t like having my weapons all throughout my bags when I swap. Can we get a bag that holds ascended items similar to the ones from Fractals that hold Exotic, Rare, and uncommon?

I love how it shafts every DPS build except for zerker lol.

What if the Star Elder Dragon observes us from afar, examining us like one would watch microbe swarm and multiply in a drop of water?

-no one ever

Have there been any instances where an enemy/faction/NPC has chosen to “side” with an ED, thus becoming a champion/minion? Part of me thinks that it’s not really possible, considering the nature of the Dragons and the fact that they wouldn’t know or care whether or not someone was “siding”(for lack of a better word) with them. I mean I’m sure there are fanatic factions out there who want the ED to succeed in whatever they are doing, but is there an instance where someone/thing was corrupted by will rather than by force?

There are probes in WvW. It’s also highly speculated that Edge of the Mists map will be introduced through Scarlet’s actions. Maybe she’s using the probes to mark locations in the mists that correlate to the world, for some reason.

It makes you question weather or not they are actually for the leylines, considering they are in the mists. What could she be probing for that could be in the mists OR in on Tyria?

Side note, I find it interesting that we never saw any steam creatures in the mists (WvW) but she obviously has a presence there.

Ironically enough the builds that are being most kitten by this are the hybrid builds that stretch for crit dmg in the first place, and berserker groups will be more prominent and necessary in speed runs.

They stated this is the first step of many changes to address, but it still sucks for non zerk dps builds.

Fair enough

At the end of the balance preview on the live stream, they mentioned there was something huge coming that they can’t talk about because it’s going to have a ton of hype behind it, and a lot of the changes will make sense because of it.

Maybe they will be opening up more weapons to professions?

Dare to dream!

Nothing has changed except builds that rely on hybrid damage are worse. Necro getting pushed further into the gutter.

DeathPanel.8362:

The difference here is that zerker is used by like 90% of all players in pve so there’s going to be a backlash depending on how hard it gets nerfed.

Come on guy, 90%? Be realistic. PvE is broad, and I would wager not even 20% of the population that does dungeons run full zerk.

Speculation is that the meta may change to 3 “DPS”(whatever they may become), a Rampager, and a mild support hybrid. My Necro is ready.

I think there is way too much hype. It will probably be a change that affects the viability of all builds, while not doing much to change zerker. I will admit that it is dangerous to make huge stages shortly after ascended gear’s launch, but also keep in mind that there will probably be a few months between the stream and patch that will be filled with feedback.

And now we are in the dungeon forum lol. Bring on the slaughter.

Guess what: you can make your own groups.

the noobiniser.7465:

People, please notice that I am NOT bashing speed running! I just hate the fact that those things are being done whilst speedrunning!

You don’t know what you’re talking about. Those things are what speed clearing IS. I think you need to acquire a better understanding of the combat mechanics and the builds that are involved with SC before you jump on the bandwagon.

There is this fallacy that exists in which berserker SC groups do not require skill. You have clearly never played it. As for new players, I think it’s obvious that they shouldn’t join a group that says “speed clear” on their first dungeon runs.

This is a personal problem and you’re complaining under the guise of pioneering new palyers. It’s transparent and false.

Fixing it?

Don’t join speed clears.

They have vigor because no matter what you run you’re still likely to get 1-2 shot by any boss attack. No defense is as important as dodge.

I don’t think anyone would use it. They would just get carried through the real dungeon. I think what should be done, which was suggested here, is kind of a dungeon boss gauntlet similar to Queen’s Gauntlet, but with existing bosses. This would be accessed any time and can be great for teams to learn boss fights.

http://www.reddit.com/r/Guildwars2/comments/1ve5c8/steam_creature_locations_the_leylines_and_the_new/

What are you doing

Lol if the only change is bleeds crit in PvE

It was likely either Blood is Power or Spectral Armor but I can’t be certain

Emanuel I don’t know what you want out of this thread. You posted it in general discussion and then backlash anyone that has an opinion on it. What kind of response are you looking for, especially here? And on that note, where can you post your findings over the next few recordings where people will have feedback that matters and that you can handle?
If you post it in the dungeon forums the feedback doesn’t count for anything, for obvious reasons. Posting it here will only land you responses that you clearly don’t like and will create discussion that will certainly get the thread locked.

Are you trying to get ANet to look at it and say “Oh, you’re right, let’s nerf Cleric gear”

If anything all you’re doing is encouraging more people to do exactly what you and the dungeon community have been preaching against. You’ll be the guy that created face tank cleric meta ironically.

That’s why I titled the thread [PvE] thanks for the comments though

Plague Signet. Epidemic is #2.

Discussion question: are there any plans to introduce a cleave/ cleave weapon to necro?

Well Blood I think it’s okay to hype. This has potential to be a very important update.

How is that a nerf

It’s hard to think of ways to change crit damage without completely insane changes or completely lackluster changes. I wouldn’t be surprised if everyone was given a base 50% crit dmg, crit dmg being removed from gear, and increased coming from traits, food, etc. it would be a buff for every build, slow the pace of pure DPS (not that doing so is necessary), and, if they add a defense stat, increase margin of error for players still interested in pure DPS builds ( which in PvE has the potential to lessen even further the need for support).

Then again they could take the Signet of Vampirism route and put ICD in crits.

Can we talk about making Shield worth using over Focus in some situations? I think if they gave skill 4 Aegis instead of Prot on a slightly higher CD it would make it amazing.

Epidemic is the skill that was switched in, not the signet. Epidemic acquired the signet’s cooldown, which was not used underwater in that instance.

You’re not talking about the thing that the marionette is attached to are you?

The more I yearn for GW lore the more I hope they never mutilate it through GW2 story dynamics introduce it.

Please convince me that I should whether or not you play.

If you have a signet on CD and you swap a utility, the new utility will acquire that signet’s CD. Pic attached.

TP optimized
Weapon availability broadened
New utilities
PvE locker
Sigil selection for legendary weapons
Precursor crafting
Trait templates (likely beta/PVP only)
Multiple ways to acquire ascended gear
Long existing bug fixes
Fractals Leaderboard

Obviously I don’t expect all of these but I would wager a few from this list will find their way into the game.