Aside from the many bugs listed above (pathing, porting to just out of melee range, etc.) you can’t use it like every other class can use their leap, and that is distance closing the gap. With all other class leap skills, even if they are out of range, you still get mobility out of it. With Mesmer, if they are out of range, it simply fails.
If I remember right, in beta they had two skills. One that acts much like what we have now on Sword #3 and another that was Leap, that acts like what I’ve been talking about. Frankly I want a modified version of the one we lost for numerous reasons mentioned here and in previous posts.
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This has been suggested before and I’m doubtful on it’s implementation, however want to bring it up again since the “suggestion” forum is no longer active.
I want to change the look of my PvE toon, but have some nice armor on him already (actually this applies to multiple toons really). Unfortunately carrying around a full set of armor or two per toon takes up too much bank space. Why can’t I file this in a locker and retrieve as necessary.
Now ideally I’d like to simply be able to collect skins (much like the achievement skins). Meaning destroy the armor or weapon to salvage it’s skin and save that in a locker. Then be able to retrieve such skin at a later time to apply to an item. This would be a huge QoL improvement for me and others like me. It would also create a “gotta collect them all” mentality in many of us so that we would start buying or hunting weapons/armor to complete the locker set.
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When it’s the players and not the equipment that matters most this game will finally have become interesting. The computer A.I. is simply too dumb, and the encounters are too rudimentary. A glass cannon assault should always fail but instead it’s the current uber-Meta and nothing else really matters.
I played a game of chess on my computer last weekend and as usual I set its playing strength to always be a tad better than my own. It was an exciting, tooth and nail experience. Guild Wars 2 will never ever come close to this. I still play the game for a variety of reasons but certainly not for the strategy and tactics.
Certainly they aren’t there yet, but they are making a push in that direction by adding more interesting battle mechanics. Teq., Marionette, Tri-Wurm are all steps in the right direction.
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Switching the order (you leap and create clone at your location, then chain switches you and clone places) would still give the double leap finisher. It would likely fix the pathing issue since the second part is a teleport and rarely bugs. It would keep clever play style and in my opinion add to the feel of a mesmer’s in and out strategy. It also wouldn’t be an unthinkably major change in the skills uniqueness.
True. The immobilize on the swap synergies with Sword#2 nicely, so I’m not quite sure how to handle that change with this suggestion. Perhaps immob on the initial leap. Not sure what kind of balance issues this would have. (We’d essentially be able to leap in, invuln burst, and get out with little to no risk.)
I recognize this problem as well. Unfortunately, as somebody pointed out earlier and I’ve had happen myself so many times, right now with the port to them is so unreliable that a significant number of times you are too far away and when using Sword #2 skill you miss anyway. If it immobilized on the exit out, it could perhaps still synergize well with an offhand range attack or a weapon slot ranged attack.
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Frankly I hate to agree on this point, but simply can’t help myself. This is an oversight that should be corrected. Either that, or make it fair and put Jennah, The Pale Tree, an Asura councilor, and the Norn Chiefton (is that his title?) in there to balance it out (joking of course on the suggestion).
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I bank on that double leap finisher. With high boon duration, it’s great for stacking retal off Focus#4. Also very handy to heal up in a water field.
Switching the order (you leap and create clone at your location, then chain switches you and clone places) would still give the double leap finisher. It would likely fix the pathing issue since the second part is a teleport and rarely bugs. It would keep clever play style and in my opinion add to the feel of a mesmer’s in and out strategy. It also wouldn’t be an unthinkably major change in the skills uniqueness.
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Sword #3 is a real joke. It bugs out all the time and even when it works it isn’t much use for a leap. The only redeeming factor is the immobility it creates on the chained skill, but this can be done by other more reliable means. To try to use this as a leap is laughable as I’m able to simply run to the target faster than I can execute the combo here to to get them (due to the relatively slow lead in). The exception is if somebody is running away, but between the range, the bugginess (a small rock will cause it to fail), and the slow speed of the combo makes this horrible when compared to other “leap” skills.
Note that other leap skills aren’t a stunbreak and don’t have 2 leap combo finishers in 1 skill.
I’ll grant you that, but still hold to the idea that we are lacking a valuable resources. We have a decent number of stunbreaks and although “one more” is never a bad thing, in this case it comes at too high of a cost.
Consider also that we have no passive speed boost like other classes, so I would consider the need for a leap to bridge gaps that much more important.
EDIT: Simple fix in my eyes would be to switch around the order a bit. You leap and create a clone on your location, then the second skill switches you and the clone. This, I would think, would fix the bug of it not working and also make it a real leap.
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Sword #3 is a real joke. It bugs out all the time and even when it works it isn’t much use for a leap. The only redeeming factor is the immobility it creates on the chained skill, but this can be done by other more reliable means. To try to use this as a leap is laughable as I’m able to simply run to the target faster than I can execute the combo here to to get them (due to the relatively slow lead in). The exception is if somebody is running away, but between the range, the bugginess (a small rock will cause it to fail), and the slow speed of the combo makes this horrible when compared to other “leap” skills.
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Don’t get me wrong, I am having a blast on this map and think it is beautiful. That said, when I returned to the map yesterday (first and second day were different) the map felt like a PvE experience. Let me explain.
My guild got together on the map and when gathered we started capping points and getting achievements in a small zerg. During the time we were on the map we encountered very few enemies. In fact, in the 3.5 hours we were on the map, I didn’t even get enough player kills for my daily and never died myself (killed 7/10).
This has never happened to me on the other WvW maps, usually I have my kills in 15-20 minutes. I don’t know if the map is just too big and players were spreading out or if there were few players actually playing the map. Anybody else have this experience?
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You should visit the Lore forums. This has been discussed for the better part of a year with a lot of new and refined theories over the last month or two. Looks like you either have come up with much the same ideas (very possible) or simply paraphrased the ones there in this forum. If the former you would be very interested in the lore discussions on this topic.
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Anyone consider that Scarlet replaced the entire captains counsel with Memsered Watchknights?
I see this as being one of only 3 possible answers for the reaction of the lionguard.
1) See quote (Captains Counsel is replaced by mesmered Watchknights)
2) Captains Counsel is working for Scarlet
3) Extremely poor writing that assumes charactors are one dimensional and never learn any lessons based on past experience
I mean c’mon, how would the lionguard even think to respond like that given recent history. Let’s recap, shall we?
- Player charactor warns of a Zhiatan attack and are shrugged off. Then Lion’s Arch is attacked (Personal Story) and we must save them (along with the pact)
- Karkas attack
- Southsun is attacked (which falls in Lion Arch’s jurisdiction) by Canach
- Scarlet attacks the city and kills a counselor
- Scarlet JUST broke out Mia Trinn who orchestrated the attack on Lions Arch, obviously still holds a grudge against the city, and has a fairly large fighting force at her disposal.
- A “thumper” is found IN Lion’s Arch, placed there by a known hostile force and said “thumper” has shown activity now
- Evon Gnashblade, at the least a respected business man with ties into the community, has been warning of an attack for months now
How much more evidence does one need to at least make preparations to protect the city (the sole job of the lionguard in the first place)?
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Well nothing to worry about for those that do not like to play WvW. i still hope some of them will decide to give it a try, it really is not as kittenome people like to think.
And when you do I hope your first encounter is not with a silver Legend thief.
Agreed. I’m heavy PvE oriented, but do enjoy WvW from time-to-time. Hope others come to try it and like it like I have.
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I want the Great Axe added (c’mon you have the executioner toy for a model and animations). Classes that I think should get it right away are Warrior, Necro, and Thief (for the brutish rogue style).
If I can’t have Great Axe then…
Mesmer: Pistol MH
Necro: Great Sword (just for a melee cleaving weapon)
Ranger: Staff (used like a quarter staff melee)
Engi: Hammer
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In this interview they state “The thing we’re not going to do is make players run all over The Edge of the Mists map and do a bunch of things to complete the story when they could be killed by other players,” says Nguyen. “The appearance of the map ties into the story we’re telling, but we want to keep a separation between PvP and the story components.” So no worries.
In this interview they state “The thing we’re not going to do is make players run all over The Edge of the Mists map and do a bunch of things to complete the story when they could be killed by other players,” says Nguyen. “The appearance of the map ties into the story we’re telling, but we want to keep a separation between PvP and the story components.” So no worries.
I agree that I want a way to get precursers without RNG or Crafting! Make it difficult, make us have to go all over the maps and complete out of the way and dangerous tasks. Of course limit the number of precursers that can be achieved in this way by account to prevent constant farming. But give us that scavenger hunt to promote playing the game in a fun way for a nice goal rather than make us craft or pray to the RNG gods.
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I am wondering if it is intended though, seeing as there is no information at all about it in-game as far as I have seen (I haven’t bought it, so might be visible on the item itself, but the store says nothing about it), which makes me think that it might actually be a bug.
Not a bug as they are advertising it on their own website. Here is how they describe it: “A recent breakthrough in mining technology has let us make a new infinite mining pick. This self-repairing pick has a chance to add a Watchwork Sprocket to the rewards when used to mine ore veins!”
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It isn’t the only one. I don’t go around killing ambient creatures when exploring, but that one is on there too. Same with the laurel vendor achievement, can’t see that being a daily habit. How many Costume Brawl’s do typical PvEers get into daily (though admittedly this does stretch a bit as you mentioned “if you play that aspect of the game”)?
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You know, after reading Scarlet’s journal, it reminds me a lot about how Jora described Svanir’s (her brother) fall into corruption and becoming Jarmag’s first lieutenant. Perhaps it’s wishful thinking (I really want to have Mordremoth awake and for us to go to Maguuma Wastes), but it seems as if Scarlet is mirroring Svani’s story, only with the jungle dragon.
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This happened to me as well. Caused me not to be able to cheer (emotes didn’t work either) after we defeated her and thus miss the achievement. Not a happy camper here.
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This happened to me as well. Caused me not to be able to cheer (emotes didn’t work either) after we defeated her and thus miss the achievement. Not a happy camper here.
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The new Asura is a female golemancer obsessed with Scarlet.
Well, I guess the writer who created Scarlet was so upset that no one liked the character they decided to write a fictional fan for the twig instead.
Seriously though we do not need another Zojja.
I’m hoping that her obsession with the tree lady implies that she is somewhat unstable, and not as goodie goodie as Zojja. I’ll. never forgive Zojjas comments about my infinity ball. What a wuss!
I’m hoping the obsession implies that she wants to force Scarlet’s knowledge into a golem that can tell them everything at a single command. Meaning killing her, and trapping her mind into some kind of orb for which to power her golem with. At which point said golem will tell them specific knowledge if they ask for it, and every now and then devolve into insane cackling.
This thought amuses me greatly. Thanks!
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Without it, even if they do have that information i am still alt tabbing out to convert pst to est.
Really? I’d think after once or twice of having to look it up you’d know the time difference. PST to EST = 3 hours. Seems very basic math.
In any case, these threads are always fun. Every patch day it is like clockwork that one gets posted. Would be nice if they actually gave ETAs on the timing, though I understand why they don’t. If they miss the ETA then people go crazy and many rage.
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so what is a golemancer? an elementalist or an engineer? or asura equivelant of a car mechanic? Or a foreshadow of a new expansion class (golem pet handler, with flavour for each race)
Golemancers are those who specialize in making golems. There are a LOT of Asura golemancers and have been since they first were introduced in GW1. your analogy of the “asura equivalent of a car mechanic” is most accurate, though they would be a heavily trained and skilled “mechanic” with exceptional skills
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I don’t say RestInPeac…I say JUST DIE ALREADY AND GO AWAY. Dhuumfire has been nothing but a curse to the necromancers since it was dreamed up. Do away with it already and give us something useful that doesn’t cause everything else to get nerfed around it!
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100% agreed. It fails way too often, has trouble with terrain, has too short of a range (should be 900) and is slow if used as a leap (which is the only “leap” we get on our weapons).
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This has been a request/suggestion since the earliest parts of the game. I made such a suggestion even during the last beta test. Really hope they listen to this and give it. Don’t mind if it is a paid for upgrade as long as they aren’t limited use items.
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I’ve been playing for a long time, but never truly figured this out, so excuse my noobish question. When you cast feedback, and are inside the dome with a hostile, do you still get hit with the project or is it reflected before touching you (even if you are in melee range while their shooting you).
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Vanquishing would be cool, but don’t like the open world version. What I would like is a dungeon vanquish title/reward. Kill all enemies within the dungeon. That would lead to new dungeon experiences! Fun times.
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I was looking for a toggle hotkey for a long time before I finally figured out it wasn’t there. Seems silly, if they want to sell town cloths and make it more frequently used you would think there would be a hotkey option at least.
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Yes, I’ve been asking for a perm. trait reset tool. Add that to letting me save templates and I’ll give them lots of gems. Account bags are a great idea too. While we’re at it give me multi-use skins to buy.
I’ve only bought perm stuff and don’t expect to change. Unlimited tools and bank slot items so far. Please give me more incentive to give you my money
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The current one is much less appealing, however it gives them the chance to advertise their website and their blog posts. This is important to them as many of those advertise new features and, more importantly for them, advertise new gem store items to be bought.
I agree that the beta login in nicer and I liked it during beta, but I can’t see them ever going back to it unless they find a way to advertise on it as well. Just part of the business of gaming.
Well! They could have add the little ’’Announcements’’ blog as they did in GW1! Then we could have still the awesome login screen AND the announcements.
Wow, somebody likes their exclamation marks and capital letters. No need for hostility here. In any case, I agree with you and think that would be a wonderful solution if they would implement it. My response was simply an attempt to reason out why they made the change, not to defend the change itself.
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The current one is much less appealing, however it gives them the chance to advertise their website and their blog posts. This is important to them as many of those advertise new features and, more importantly for them, advertise new gem store items to be bought.
I agree that the beta login in nicer and I liked it during beta, but I can’t see them ever going back to it unless they find a way to advertise on it as well. Just part of the business of gaming.
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And we have this thread again, seems every month or two we see another one. It is RNG, so the law of averages says that sometimes you will be below average (in fact ~half the time). Sometimes you may only get a very small fraction of what you think you should.
A sample size of 130 is nowhere near enough for such a statement. Last night I salvaged 25 rares with a master kit and came out with 21 ectos. By that sampling it could be said that they increased the drop rate. Of course it would be silly to make such a conclusion on such a small sample size.
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Also worth noting that Karma boosters don’t seem to work for this Karma gain. I was really annoyed when I loaded a Karma booster, but got the same amount when I finished the lower level Fractal
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Would love it if they made essence of luck a food ingredient for when they increase the crafting limit to 500 for that discipline. Would fit the theme as well since they are locked to the account and not tradeable.
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Agreed, with the limited water skills, minions tend to be the best universal option under water, and yet our only elite choice for underwater kills minions! I want Golem, or as mentioned above, shark or something like that. C’mon how hard would that be really?
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