Guild Wars 2

nachtnebel.9168:

Im in favour for a repair station after each fractal, but not untill you killed the last boss. Not being able to repair removes the stupid idea that dungeons are made to just graveyard run them.

As for your problem with the Dredge: The first time we had them we also didn’t knew that they would permanently respawn till we got the job done, so we died once. But after that the group adapted and we got through it without another wipe. If you really play as a team the respawn is not a problem at all. Unless of course you are all playing glass cannons, but that’s something you shouldn’t do at all in the first place.

It was just a bad first taste for many of us. We were level 1 FOTM, and 3 people who finally left at the last boss said FOTM wasn’t for them and will never do it again.

Of course we knew we had to blow up the wall, or to get to the switch while 2 people stand on the panels, but our first thought was, let’s clear the area first. For a long time we wanted to clear the area first.

Anyway, I know this is just a dungeon mechanic, but maybe I’m just not a fan of these gimmicky things.

I am using this trait build someone posted, and he was wearing pistol/pistol as well. But he seems to focus on too much elixir stuff, and elixir doesn’t do damage for me. So I equipped bomb and grenade, hold on for 2 minutes, let me post 2 pictures, my skills and my traits.

Hi guys, I apologize first, I am not a very smart person and I cannot figure things out on my own. Whenever I ask questions, people responded by telling me to read guides, and I have. But after doing what the guides told me, I don’t feel much improvements in my performance. I have always been a follower of guides, and I cannot stray too much off the beaten path.

Please just give me a pistol/pistol build, and the rotation I should be doing, and also the Stats I should be wearing for my armor.

One guide told me that pistol/pistol should use Condition damage+, but then another said that’s not gonna work because that’s only for bleed, and not when you kill things fast. So I really don’t know what to wear, my gears are mix and match of condition dmg, power, vitality, toughness, and I’m just confused.

Can someone please just help tell me what to wear and what to do and what traits to equip, for my pistol/pistol build? I’m good at following instructions and too much freedom is not good for me.

nachtnebel.9168:

Ah, I somehow was under the impression the OP meant unintended respawns. My bad.

In that case:
That kind of respawn adds a tactical layer to fights, you have to deal with it without dying too often (or at all), which is absolutely possible if your team nows how to play together. I like it.

It is not a big problem if we run with someone who has done it before.

But both times the CM seraph run, and the FOTM with the dredge and switches, all members of my party including me were new to the dungeon.

Therefore, we spent like 15-20 minutes trying to kill the area, by that time we have died multiple times, and morale was low. By the time we got to the final boss in FOTM dredge to pour lava, each one of us was naked, and there was no way to repair. I think they should introduce a repair NPC inside the dungeon, instead of outside. Maybe this is the bigger issue instead of the perma-respawn.

This is really annoying and such a big time-waster. I have seen this in CM, also in fractals, it’s really disturbing, because we never know when they would stop respawning. Also it is amplified in fractals because we cannot repair, by the time we get to the final boss, all our equipments are already broken from dying too much.

What do you think about this? I personally do not like this feature.

tigirius.9014:

Yep they do seem to be weaker then before, which amazes me.

Can’t imagine why anyone would think that it should take a total of 23 grenades to kill something but 4 harpoon missiles will do the job normally.

The whole concept behind the engineer is off right now really.

6-7 bullets per kill with rifle, 9-10 bullets from pistol, covered enemies with flames and chemicals and they just grin at you and keep swinging like you didn’t do anything, and then there’s the shotgun blast, that would normally shoot limbs off if it were RL but makes them have a tiny boo boo with hardly any bleeding that a single bandaid would fix.

It’s getting ridiculous now. Really it is, it’s now to the point that two out of the three classes I like to play are unplayable in pve. smh

So would you say I’d better off with harpoon now?

Hi guys, I used to be able to handle myself using grenades underwater, but has anyone noticed, perhaps they lessened the effectiveness of grenades now, or is it just my feeling?

If so, do you have any advice and what do you use underwater fighting as engineers? I’m having a hard time.

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BP – SF – HoD

I really hope the Wintersday event takes place at a different capital city, not Lion’s Arch again. Please make use of the many wonderful capital cities we have, and bring the crowds there too, and also events at the surrounding low level areas.

Where would you like the Wintersday event to be?

Me personally at Rata Sum, or Hoelbrak is a close 2nd since it is on theme.

Sinikka.2794:

Here are a few of my favorites! They are verrrrry large, you have been warned.

I love Rata Sum, I hope the Wintersday event focuses on there, instead of Lion’s Arch again.

Ayane Hajinmon.9165:

Kraka to the face was for laugh lol

The first one is one of my favorite spot. It’s like a ray of beam through the gates of heaven sort of lol.

Black Regent.5897:

I’d be okay with the downscaling if it actually worked as intended, but the fact is that since it doesn’t really ever draw higher level players back to earlier zones it’s just kind of an annoying impediment to moving a high level character quickly around a low level zone.

One of many nice ideas on paper that didn’t work very well in the real world once actual people became involved.

Yes I feel that it’s detrimental and discouraging high level players from going back to a low level zone. For me personally, this is like having gotten my PhD, and then going back to help my kid in middle school, but my math skills got dumbed down again to the level of a middle/high school math, so I struggle to help my kid. And he’s watching me wondering, “why is it taking him so long to tackle this problem?”.

No thanks lol. I want to breeze through all of that, and let my kid know I’ve got this ok. Don’t worry.

Agree, I am not a fan of level descaling. I know the purpose, and I know how it’s intended. I just don’t feel like I like it this way. I want to be level 80, even in low level areas, because that is rewarding to me, being able to conquer and withstand mobs I never able to before. Because it feels like I have made something of myself. Look at me, I’m a big boy now.

Some screenshots

Does anyone have any list of all the jumping puzzles in GW2? I feel like I have missed a lot , when I looked at my achievements, but I don’t know where they are in the map, and what map they are in.

Thanks

I think there won’t be any new info anytime soon…

Uncle Shags.9017:

Race change please! I’d pay big bucks!

This is hard because your personal story, your cultural armor, etc…

Thank you it worked perfectly for me!!

If they’re thinking we are moving on and forgetting about the event, it is not happening. Please give us an update on the status of the rewards, many of my friends are still waiting as well. The longer this is postponed, the worse, because many want to enjoy the stat boost of those exotics that they can wear especially the ring. Also many want to enjoy the bag. Also the other drops as well.

For example, if someone is going to be busy for the next months and they only have 1 month left to enjoy, that means they cannot enjoy Ancient KArka reward until next year? Which is a bit unfair. Please update soon, and thanks!!

ShinraGuardian.8053:

Just wanted to point out that when I go to use the Total make over kit on my sylvari, when I try and change the glow, nothing shows up. I’ve tried toggling the lightning, all it does is darken it, the glow doesn’t show. I’ve fiddled with the glow intensity and still nothing.

I’m happy I had an open character slot, got to go to character creation and look at the glows and how they affect each hairstyle, or I’d end up sending in a ticket asking for the gems back or waiting for a fix to use it.

Glad to see these finally hit the shelves of the BLTC, though. Now all we need is name changes!

Hey besides the glow, is everything else working?

I actually get what you’re talking about, and I miss feeling like a high level.

I remember when I was in WoW, and I hit level 70, and I heard that Tarren Mill was being attacked and low level people were getting killed. I showed up, and blasted all the lvl 50-60 invaders, and we invaded Southshore instead. Then the lowbies /bowed and said thank you.

I remember when i was in FFXI, I was a level 75 White mage, and I helped to protect lowbies from the attack of Kraken on the boat, by healing the Paladin tanking the kraken. Also showing up at Valkurm Dunes or Qufim killing Bogy that are disrupting lowbie parties, or to help lowbies get Kazham keys.

I made people feel safe, and I loved that feeling.
I don’t feel that here in GW2 because I cannot protect anyone. Maybe I just have a healer’s heart.

Is this fixed yet? Should I buy now or wait?

Have you deleted old mail? maybe you’re at maximum.

Have you deleted old mail? maybe you’re at maximum.

SpyderArachnid.5619:

It is currently bugged at the moment. You can’t buy them. Well, you can buy them, but you won’t receive them. They are trying to fix it still.

What?? It’s still bugged?? I’m really looking forward getting home tonight….. When will it get fixed?

Thank you for putting this finally at gem store, this will be the only thing I buy. I was surprised it was this quick, actually I was expecting not until 2013.

I can now be the gender I’m always meant to be. I’ve had nightmares each night for accidentally being the wrong gender. But now just like magic, when I get home tonight, it will get fixed, and I can now express myself better as a character and as a person. Thanks again, and the cost sounds very reasonable!

Dagle.7295:

akamon.2769:

Things that do NOT count towards 100% map:

• dungeons
• PvP areas / Heart of the Mists
• Explorer titles / discovering areas
• jumping puzzles
• new area – Southsun Cove

I was at 100% World completion (“Been There, Done That” title & star), but not all areas were complete on the exploration achievement tab. You are correct in that jumping puzzles don’t count as “point of interest” toward zone completion, but be aware that many of them DO factor in to the achievement for full exploration of each area. It drove me crazy for days when I was only missing 2 areas and couldn’t find them. I’d go to an area on the map that could have been slightly blurred just to check it out, but it wasn’t correct. Finally, I had to look up the most commonly missed areas, and many were jumping puzzles.

Agree with the others that it’s most likely the WvW exploration that’s got you only at 93%. Once you do that – and it can take awhile if your server isn’t adept at dominating certain maps – then take inventory of what you’re missing.

Let me ask you this though. Those 2 jumping puzzle areas you mentioned that you missed = Is your map already showing 100%? Or was it still 99% and you just couldn’t find it?

I think many people are confused because they are at 100% completion everywhere, so they assumed it cannot be because they missed jumping puzzle area.

Any server that is full you can probably try to create your character at off peak hours. Im not sure the most populated server is. The only indicator i can use is the wvw ranking. The current wvw number 1 is sea of sorrows for us server. Idk about the european server. Check it out in wvw threads.

To those with 100 percent, what server offers the most feasible wvw map completion?

akamon.2769:

it might be helpful if you provided the xx/301 hearts, xx/507 WPs, xx/717 PoIs. etc for people to see. that will give a better idea in terms of what might be missing. : ))

Just to clarify, here are the things that do count towards 100% map completion:

• WvW (no hearts and WPs are automatic)
• all explorable maps (no hearts in Orr)
• all 5 home cities (no hearts or SP)
• Chantry of Secrets – Whispers headquarters

Things that do NOT count towards 100% map:

• dungeons
• PvP areas / Heart of the Mists
• Explorer titles / discovering areas
• jumping puzzles
• new area – Southsun Cove

hmm… ran this off top my head, so pls pls do correct me if i am wrong! and i will edit :pp haha at work now and waiting to get off to go home.

though from the percentage, it seems you’re missing almost a full map or even more from my experience.. again, having the exact numbers of whats missing from each category would shed more light on your dilemma. ; )))

What about story mode?

Ayrilana.1396:

TheOceanians.4918:

Went through each explorable zone and city this morning checking for 100% completion. All are completed, also revisted Southsun Cove, Chantry of Secrets(from both directions) just in case. as well as the WvW Red/blue/green & Eternal.

I’m really at a loss as to what or where they could be now(

Did you check for 100% completion or did you check for the things that you’re missing. The percentages are sometimes rounded up. I’m willing to bet you either missed something or accidentally passed over checking a map thinking you had already looked at it.

What maps would do this though? Usually it goes like 91, 94, 97, 100. It never goes 98, 98, 99, 99 100. That map would have to have tons of poi for it to increase by decimal percentage points. So if he is missing 1 poi. And youre saying his percentage is probably 99.6, its gotta be at a map that has a lot of pois.

lisamee.2408:

You can’t just run to ORR. You have to fight mobs every step of the way….and if you die, start all over Most of the waypoints will be contested along the way. Its not a relaxing fun to explore type area.

Wow, why is it so hard…. I just want to buy exotic from the karma vendor. Don’t tell me different exotic vendors is located in a different place? Or are they all at the same temple?

I have never been to Orr. I got to 60 , then went from 60-80 in WvW.

I am looking for Exotic Karma vendors, people tell me it’s in Orr. Is there a boat to take to Orr?

Thanks,

You’re supposed to have forgotten about it and moved on…. You’re making them feel nervous for reminding it…

codingCaptor.9428:

Exotic is a Rarity tier. There are all kinds of items that are considered “Exotic” Not all of them are weapons/armor.

However, you’re correct. You want Exotic Armor/Weapons.

All Exotics will have the Same Amount of stats on them. The numbers will be the same. The thing that will be different is Which stats the armor will have (power vs. Precision, etc.) I’d take a look at this and decide on what stats you want first.

As for how to get them… You have 5 options.

1. You can run Dungeons. It takes on average 4 runs of an exploreable mode dungeon to get a single piece of armor. Keep in mind that’s assuming you’re running a new path each time. Since there are only 3 paths per dungeon, that means you can only do 3 dungeon runs a day and get “Full” rewards from them, so it may take you a week or more of doing dungeons to get full Exotic gear here.

2. You can spend your Karma in Orr. There are Karma vendors in each of the “Temples” in the Orr maps. They sell exotic armor. this is a good guide on those.

3. You can buy your armor off of the Trading Post. Prices can range from 2 gold to 10 gold depending on how rare/impressive the look/stats are on that piece of armor.

4.You can hope that the Exotic armor you want drops off of mobs. It’s possible, but don’t do this. It’s a VERY small % chance.

5. You can go play WvW. There is a set of WvW exotic armor (called the Invaders set) Which you can trade in your Badges of Honor for. It takes A LOT of badges for this armor. Like, seriously, a lot. If you only casually do WvW, you won’t be able to afford any anytime soon.

Honestly, if you just hit 80, I’d reccomend you go buy a set of Rare gear off the trading post, and use that to farm for your Exotic armor. Far more cost effective, and you can do pretty much anything in the game wearing nothing but Rare armor.

Thank you so much , these are really helpful information!!

Hi guys, I hope you can help me by being “Just ding level 80 for dummies”.

The first thing I need to do is update my armors, correct? And in GW2, these armors are called exotics. Where can I find these exotics that are buyable with karma, and also, are there any exotics sold with gold instead of karma? What is the difference between the two?

Thanks

Glitch.6849:

You have to get some Fine Transmutation Stones. Either from Gem store or lucky enough from BL chests.

That’s the only way I know of. Hope this helps.

OMG so there is a way? I’ll pay anything, yes I’ll buy gems. I just thought people say, transmutation stones aren’t usable for any lvl 80 gears, but I wasn’t aware there are different kinds of stones.

I really really love the cultural armor skin lv 40 and i have been transmuting all my gears with it all the way to 75. I am now level 79 and i have been hearing i cannot transmute lvl 80 gears? Oh noo what should i do? Is there a solution to this? I really cant play when my character doea not look as i wanted.

Yes please I don’t know why it’s not “only show usable” who wants to look at every single page of armors we cannot wear.

It should just be the whole thing, race/ gender makeover, everything. If there is one thing I would buy gems for, it’s for this.

Also on that note, can you please add more character customization options, such as new hairstyles, new facial hair, etc.

HawkMeister.4758:

Oh yes.
Even something easy, like on icon-click automatically switching on whisper to the downed player would help immensely.
I´m really fed up running to some guy and he is suddenly gone.

Though to be fair it´s often their own fault too.
I have yet to see a polite ask for a rez in mapchat. Again everybody seems to think they are paying an hourly subscription or something and just haven´t got the time.

Jeez.

I have politely asked for rez in mapchat, because I died about 5 feet away from the new waypoint, and my last waypoint was half a map away.

Therefore, I just asked kindly if anyone is close to the new waypoint to rez me. And sure enough suddenly 5-6 people teleported and arrived

People in Lion’s Arch don’t want to miss LFG advertisements. So the simplest solution would be to implement a global LFG channel. Therefore people can hang out, craft, browse tradepost from any of the 5 cities.

Daddicus.6128:

That’s my take, too. Gems cost the same, but the stuff you can buy with them is cheaper. So, in a way they’re partially making gems worth more for this event.

But, the implication is that only some things will be cheaper, and the items being put on sale varies with the day.

The only reason for me to buy gem is to trade for gold. So this sale will not affect me.

OP is not exageratting here, this is exactly how it is in Lion’s Arch now. Sure, last week, there were people shouting for parties too, but not at the frequency and at the obnoxiousness of today.

No to the suggestion. This is such an inhumane and embarrassing way of excluding players.

Amazon reviews are actually big deals, most companies realize this. Sure, 4-5 reviews may not mean much right now, but as someone said if it keeps coming it is also a serious problem that must be addressed. Reviews on massively popular and international sites like amazon are the source of word-of-mouth marketing and gossip, so it can definitely dent the sale of a product. You may think Spore or Mass effect 3 still sold millions, but they could’ve sold millions more too had those review bombs didn’t happen.

Reviews have a lot of power so take it seriously. Everyone who are giving 1 is definitely not serious about reviewing.

Smart people will always decide what they want to believe, but trust me there a lot of lazy, ignorant buyers who rely solely on reviews, and the majority of people, who are not in this forum, are probably not as well informed as you about the game.

It got to a point where it was just boring and dragging, and people were just dying and rezzing over and over and over. The “Reinforcement phase 1 and 2” were the longest, it was just dragging on and on and on. I do think partly our overflow server sucked, because it took us 3+ hours, and I heard some other servers completed in 2 hrs time. At 2 hour 45 minute, we were just starting “Reinforcement phase 2”. And then it spawned 4 champions, all with double health bars.

Anyway, it’s cool that the boss has multiple phases, across different locations, but their health doesn’t have to be a bajillion. There’s a difference between making bosses challenging, versus making them have huge health that it takes hours to kill. I’m glad the reward was worth it, but it did not make the event itself FUN to do. It wasn’t fun at all. A couple of my friends got bored, and teleported away, after they found out we were still a long way off. It wasn’t fun by any means was also amplified by the non-responsive combat buttons, not able to move, delayed chat, everything the laggyness and disconnections people were experiencing.

On future bosses, there are better ways to make bosses challenging and interesting at the same time, but not to the point where it is just annoying and frustrating.

Group/party

/invite [name] – invite a player to join your party
/join [name] – request to join a player’s party
/leave – leave your current party
/kick [name] – vote to kick party member
Ctrl+t – suggest a target to your party
T – target the suggested target

Social

/friend [name] – add a player to your contact list
/block or /ignore – prevent a player from contacting you in any way
/unblock or /unignore – remove a player from your block list
/LFG [on/off] – toggle “looking for group”
/AFK [on/off] – toggle “away from keyboard” (This command is listed in the reference card of the retail box edition but presently results in ‘Unknown command’ when used in the game.)
/invisible [on/off] – toggle offline status on other contact lists (This command is listed in the reference card of the retail box edition but presently results in ‘Unknown command’ when used in the game.)

Informative

/age – prints the following message in your chat window: “Across all characters, you have played for <x> hours <y> minutes over the past <z> days/months.”
/deaths – prints the following message in your chat window: “You have died <x> time(s).”
/help or /? – opens the Help panel.
/ip – prints the IP address of the server.
/support or /bug – opens the Support panel.
/wiki – opens the front page of the wiki in your standard browser.
/wiki <article name> – searches the entire wiki for the specified content, then opens that page in your standard browser.

You type /age I think.

Any update on this issue? Maybe for Christmas?