Guild Wars 2

Nocturne is currently recruiting on the Dragonbrand Server. We welcome any level of experience as we are a casual, friendly guild encouraging community.

Basic Background:

• Server: Dragonbrand.
• Age: Been on DB since launch 2012
• Outlook: Casual. We are a guild of people with real lives, families and jobs, and we respect that in our members.
• Maturity: It is more of an emotional perspective, rather than age. Having fun and enjoying the game is why we play it. We have a very low tolerance for disrespectful behaviour.
• Activity: The current guild roster is at close to 200 players, and at any given time between 5 to 20 players are online.
• Active: Peak active period is around the EST time-zone.
• Website: http://noct-gaming.org/
• Core focus: Community/ Fun.
• Voice communication: Mumble. We have our own Mumble server and encourage the use of it for everything from running dungeons, guild missions, to talking about cake, world domination, and the weather.
• New players: ALWAYS welcome. We are helpful and we often run “teaching” dungeons and fractals.
• Representation: We prefer full representation.

Game focus and activities:

• PVE focus: Most of our players enjoy PvE more than other aspects of the game.
• Levelling: All the time!
• Dungeons: Dungeon crawls are a regular thing, and often a group would crawl from one end of Tyria to the other in one non-stop session.
• Fractals: We have a wide range of fractal experience, from “never done it” to level 50. We tend to run 20’s and 30’s daily, and very often host “baby-fractals” for progression.
• Missions: Missions are currently scheduled for Fridays and Sundays EST evenings.

TL;DR: Join us! We have pie!

Contacting details: Reply here, drop me a mail, whisper me in-game, or post an introduction post in the NOCT forum (You don’t need to register for the intro thread).

Well I am not promising a perfect match, but have a look at:
https://forum-en.gw2archive.eu/forum/guilds/recruitment/Nocturne-NOCT-Dragonbrand-1/first#post3019119

Nocturne is currently recruiting on the Dragonbrand Server. We welcome any level of experience as we are a casual, friendly guild encouraging community.

Basic Background:

• Server: Dragonbrand.
• Age: Been on DB since launch
• Outlook: Casual. We are a guild of people with real lives, families and jobs, and we respect that in our members.
• Maturity: It is more of an emotional perspective, rather than age. Having fun and enjoying the game is why we play it. We have a very low tolerance for disrespectful behaviour.
• Activity: The current guild roster is at close to 180 players, and at any given time between 5 to 20 players are online.
• Active: Peak active period is around the EST time-zone.
• Website: www.noct-gaming.org
• Core focus: Community.
• Voice communication: Ventrilo. We have our own Ventrilo server and encourage the use of it for everything from running dungeons, guild missions, to talking about cake, world domination, and the weather.
• New players: ALWAYS welcome. We are helpful and we often run “teaching” dungeons and fractals.
• Representation: We prefer full representation.

Game focus and activities:

• PVE focus: Most of our players enjoy PvE more than other aspects of the game.
• Levelling: All the time!
• Dungeons: Dungeon crawls are a regular thing, and often a group would crawl from one end of Tyria to the other in one non-stop session.
• Fractals: We have a wide range of fractal experience, from “never done it” to level 50. We tend to run 20’s and 30’s daily, and very often host “baby-fractals” for progression.
• Missions: Missions are currently scheduled for Fridays and Sundays EST evenings.

TL;DR: We have pie!

Nocturne is a relaxed Player’s Guild with a simple rule; don’t be a kitten. With a focus on PvE (but a presence in all other areas of the game), we continually strive to further our experience through new content clears and allowing our members the freedom to do what they like in game while always doing what we can to support their endeavors, whether it be crafting a legendary, to getting together and running dungeons or coordinating Guild Missions.

We have a strong influence from our United States and Australian members, and boast a presence at all times of the day. Using our own Ventrilo server for communication and our website and forums, we are forging our path to make to fun for anyone at any skill level.

Nocturne is always recruiting, although we do emphasize that a core community has like-minded and similarly focused members. To this extent, we simply ask that you are involved, willing to help others, and above all else, hold yourself responsible for your own actions.

If you are interested in joining, contact one of our officers or sign up on our forums and create a message in the Applications board introducing yourself.

http://noct-gaming.org/

By joining Noct, you will be among a family of players dedicated to have fun.

:( Charr unlove again?

Ole Doc Charrge was very excited to get his new back item…

Then he pulled his gun out and everything went… well, it was awkward.
The back item sits VERY poorly on a charr in battle stance.

Bad idea, bad idea, bad idea. Likely Anet response: “Its only been a few weeks. We are not going to change it now…” and then never read the thread again.

Like the map changes. Do not like the buff.

Brew Pinch.5731:

I’d be really excited to see this issue finally acknowledged, being forced to wear cultural or nothing as a Charr is pretty ridiculous, as is almost every single piece of gear being designed for humans. There are 4 other races in this game, why not start adding more armour based on their cultures too?

Firstly, I agree, and support this thread.

Now, Brew, have you seen the various armour on Asuara? There is NOTHING that does not look perfect on those critters. Even humans feel neglected to the amount of attention those little guys get. Believe me. Its absurd.

WE CHARR WANT MORE LOVE! A nice start would be helms that do not destroy our horns, and leggins that have holes for our tails.

Perhaps, if we could get the reason behind why account-wide ranking is a problem, it could make the pill easier to swallow. Right now, I just do not understand why this is an issue for Anet. It does not really make any sense.

Devon?

Is it just me, or is WvW seriously unstable right now? Constantly crashing and lag is terrible for me.

This for my Heavy!

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+1 .

Lets just call it DED-inflation and be done with it.

This been applied yet? If not, then get on it.

And today… complete Scarlets Playhouse… Stahp it!

The amount of Necro’s in WvW right now is just plain silly… and it should tell you something in itself right there.

Agree with the conditions meta needed a look at. A very hard look at.

darkace.8925:

I’m at almost 500 myself, and I’d LOVE the option to toss them in the MF for some Transmutation Crystals.

This!

nica.5829:

Shorten the requirement for some dailies would be a good idea. Also group dailies to convenient bunches, such as kills, kill variety and aquatic; or maguman killer, maguman veteran killer, maguman event completer etc so people can get all 5 done at the same time.

Even that would be really helpful. The current drive towards running all over the world to do dailies… It is just getting too much. It really does feel like being “forced”, or rather compelled to do content I would otherwise not have been inclined to do, and I resent that.

That’s true… Me, and everyone else is just suggesting a compromise really.

And incidentally, the flat level “curve” is one of the really cool things about this game. I appreciate it a lot.

Said this in another thread, that really should be merged with this one, but I agree. Get to level 20, or +15, etc.

+1! Wanted to see this moons ago.

If this exist, I apologize. I could not find anything with the search, however:

Toooo many dailies. Yeah, it is great to get those points, but heck, when I get home from work, I get showered, get dinner and sit down and get the dailies done (or try to) and then try and get an hour or so to do something I would like to do. Trouble is, by then, its bed time. So, the whole week goes by where I am in a way compelled to… well, do what the daily table dictates and not playing the game.

I don’t like that.

Ok, yes, “you don’t have to”. I know… but I do want the points, and I don’t want to be left behind either. So… yeah, I have to.

Whats the chances of just slightly modifying the dailies to “Hey player, here is a list, choose any 5”, and cap the point at 5. So if you do more, well, you still just get the 5 points for the ones that count.

I dono, I just feel that the dailies are just getting heavier and heavier. I mean today, sit and read the list: Ambassador, Kill Scarlet, Maguma events… Wait… Kill scarlet! Really? That is 45 minutes I could have been in WvW! Really guys, please think about this.

Yeah. I agree here. Or at least a few options.

I would like to see this as go to 20, or gain 10… or something. Because, well, I have one of each class, and 5 of them where made right at the start. And that means, in the next 2 or so days, I will get 5 get to 20 scrolls… really? 5 more characters? No. Not since WvW hate alts anyhow.

Please change this. Please!

AnthonyOrdon.3926:

Queen’s Gauntlet will return, possibly as part of the activity rotation or even other events. In any case, you’ll be able to complete those achievements at a later date.

Interesting answer to poor design. Or is it an excuse?

Zorby.8236:

Release and head back to the dome, pick an easy-ish boss you know you can handle. Drag the fight out for as long as you can. Your coin loss will be less than the farmers. Laugh.

Oh yeah, you are simply forced to do that, as there is no other way to get a turn there. I think the design is lacking, really. It could have been better.

PMilkos.9103:

MAGpie.7962:

PMilkos.9103:

I would really love to see you argue how the value of your 2 silver and 40 seconds is greater than that of my 3 minutes and 2 gold (I wish that was 2 gold btw, I’m farming 3G Ragemaw so it’s actually a bit over 1 gold… which is still 50 times more than 2 silver anyway)

Argue with you? How about no.

Well, since you have no arguements anyway, I guess not argueing is indeed the only way…

MAGpie.7962:

Its not about the money. It is the principle of how people farming that event, act. Lets just call them for arguments sake; selfish. Kinda like society in general nowadays actually. Care only for one self, for no one will care for you otherwise.

You expect people to sacrifice 50-100 times more than what you sacrifice on the name of some kind of principle? Are you not being more selfish yourself?

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laokoko.7403:

Are you guys giving serious advice? Why would anyone purposely go to crowded dome just to save 2.67 silver per death.

Instead of waiting 5 minutes in a crowded dome, take those 5 minutes to farm some gold. That’ll pay for a bunch of repair bill.

5 minutes can make you 1.50 gold from gauntlet farming. Enough money for 56 death.

5 minutes can make you 58 silver from pavillion or frost gauge sound. Enough money for 21 death.

5 minutes can make you 83 silver from ember farming. Enough for 31 death.

Or just go to orr or frostgauge, and kill “any” monster. In 5 minutes you make enough money for 6+ death.

Why not just do a easy cof run which takes like 10-15 minutes and you can make 1.6+ gold which is enough to pay for 60 death.

The truth? You guys are too stingy. It’s only 1.11 silver for wp and 1.56 for repair bill. Don’t tell me you would rather wait in a long gauntlet queue just to save 2.67 silver.

Its not about the money. It is the principle of how people farming that event, act. Lets just call them for arguments sake; selfish. Kinda like society in general nowadays actually. Care only for one self, for no one will care for you otherwise.

PMilkos.9103:

I would really love to see you argue how the value of your 2 silver and 40 seconds is greater than that of my 3 minutes and 2 gold (I wish that was 2 gold btw, I’m farming 3G Ragemaw so it’s actually a bit over 1 gold… which is still 50 times more than 2 silver anyway)

Argue with you? How about no.

^And these are the kind of people that ruin the community.

People were banned for buying karma food and selling it… soo…. ?

Not so sure…

“An exploit is the misuse of a software feature or bug in a way that allows a player to generate in-game benefits without the risk or time expected by the game’s designers. It can involve the use of a third-party program and it includes generating currency, experience, or other things of value to players. It also includes actions that allow one player to gain a gameplay advantage over other players.” – Anet

This events goes against many of the fundamental things Anet said. For one, the game is for all to play at any level. That’s not true. Some of these are NOT for the average or casual gamer. These events lean towards the top p[layers and cuts out the larger majority of people. Additionally, the attitude of those farming Dead-Eye… well, again, something (I am VERY sure was NOT intentionally) designed to benefit some players.

Again, I am sure this was not an intentional design. However, I would strongly encourage Anet to INTENTIONALLY design towards the average gamer. At least, to achieve the minimum. Create additional challenges for those who would like to take those. Right now however, people are being denied, and because of nerfing, a shift (at least in my guild) is towards getting it all done on release “before they nerf it” has sprout up.

Really looks like one to me…

Oh hell yes! That would be really nice.

Hule.8794:

Lutto, next week you will have a chance to stomp low tier servers. And that weill always attract more players to WvW.
ps: I just hope it wont be RoF, we fight you 2 times already

You know, it would almost be ok, if you get to stop every second time. But…

Weeks:
Got stomped
Stomped
Got stomped
Got stomped
Stomped
Got stomped
Got stomped
Got stomped
Stomped
Got stomped
Stomped
And this week so far… Yeah… another stomping coming up. Would you like toast with that?

Another legendary Match-up! Sunday morning and we are 86k, 38k, 28k points…

Slow clap

Please feel free to ask if you have any questions.

Nocturne is a casual Dragonbrand PvX Guild that emphasize building a mature and relaxed gaming community. A simple structure of seven officers leads the community of nearly 200 members. Although we have a strong focus on PvE, continually striving to further our experience through new content clears, we allow our members the freedom to do what they like in game while always doing what we can to support their endeavors, whether it be crafting a legendary, to getting together and running dungeons or coordinating Guild Missions.

We have a strong influence from our United States and Australian members, and boast a strong presence at all times of the day. Using our own Ventrilo server for communication and our website and forums, we are forging our path to great times.

Nocturne is always recruiting, although we do emphasize that a core community has like-minded and similarly focused members. To this extent, we simply ask that you are involved, willing to help others, and above all else, hold yourself responsible for your own actions.

If you are interested in joining, please sign up on our forums and create a message in the Applications board introducing yourself.

http://noct-gaming.org/

By joining Noct, you will be among a family of players dedicated to helping one another no matter the obstacle.

Skyeyes.4935:

Am I the only one thinking that the naming system is stupid? You go all the way from ‘Invader’ thru ‘Colonel’ and ‘General’ and right to ‘Legend’, then… you become an ‘Invader’ again (albeit a ‘bronze’ one). Greeaaat. That sounds all-powerful, not. I can’t wait to work my way up to the coolest title ever only to go back to the lowest.

Why on earth, if they wanted to do the bronze/silver/gold thing, didn’t they just put esentially the three colours of name in the same category; so bronze Knight > silver Knight > Gold Knight > Platinum Knight etc etc BEFORE you get to beign a Major?

This would also ease confusion in knowing at a quick glance how ranked your opponent is. See a bronze invader, in a flash think it’s a regular one and that it’s a newb, when in fact they are rank 150!

Seriously Anet, switch it around!!

+1 for you!

Anet’s biggest problem: they never consult. At least, that is how it appears. Everything is done ins secret, excluding the community.

Silly silly elitist mentality…

Agree, agree, agree…

Oh, and, wait, lets reward people for playing Gw1… by 9000%.

So… about a month ago, the “We not changing anything yet” post was made.

Since then, We have dominated the entire WvW matchup once, and was farmed during the other 3 weeks. Yeah… Fun.

I am not falling for it. This system is poorly designed. Very poorly.

If you want to still use it, then you need to conciser average numbers of WvW activity. You paring FULL servers with servers that are not full. For one, that is a disparity. Next, you are paring servers that are very active in WvW, against servers that are perhaps less so. WvW players MIGRATE to active WvW servers… to farm the rest of us that are stupid enough to set foot in our borderlands.

No, you need to work on this. And you need to do it fast. There are less and less people in WvW dayly, and we rarely have any commanders any more during my normal play hours. They were not common a couple of weeks back, but now its just a waste land.

They are incompetent. No argument here.

Dreamcrusher.4730:

But i agree with the competition, it worked for Valve with DotA2, why shouldn’t it here?

Seen the same concept work not only in games, but in numerous other industries. It is both branding and marketing at the same time, and in the end it’s not even the company that does the work, its the community. The company simply reaps the benefits.

Lots in something like this for Anet. The beauty is, there is a lot in it for us as players as well.

I read somewhere that one of the reasons there are not as many new armour and weapon design coming into the game, is that Anet does not have the artist staff to do that right now.

Well, that silly, because I am sure there re half a million players out there just waiting for a chance to design some stuff.

So, here is an idea. Launch a design competition, inviting the community to submit design in various categories. This will address the above issue, as well as involve the community in a far more direct and tangible way.

What could the prizes be? Perhaps a set of the new armour/weapons, perhaps a set gets names after the designers character of choice, perhaps gems. In the end, everyone wins, because we get more content, and Anet get a lot of creative ideas to brows through.

LOL! I like it :P

Lets see…. pages and pages later, thousands of repeat posts on mounts, armour skins, guild management, I hate Orr… and little to no feedback.

I think, and this is just a thought, but I think an Anet only thread where they provide feedback to which suggestions are being considered, and which can’t/wont/is not a priority… would be cool to see.

Call it, a suggestion feedback thread, if you wish. And post it here, in this thread, where it would add value and perhaps prevent occurring zombie (or is that risen?) thread attacks.

I see some evidence of attempts at this in the game.

There are guys in LA, hammering away at the floor. I believe this is to emulate ongoing repairs or building of infrastructure.
Hammering away at the floor though?

As for shops, there are some. For the most, yeah, you are right, there are just some dude.

Small, minute details, could make the game appear and “feel” so much better. Small, easy to apply details, if you ask me. The code is there, just move the NPC to an appropriated spot.

Crafting… I can’t see why a character can’t appear busy at a crafting table while crafting, as apposed to stretching or looking around bored. Small thing, makes a big difference.

Then, to add to this, there is praise to be had as well. Some small things truly to appreciated, things I think Anet did very well. One specific event that comes to mind, is on Bloodtide Coast, where the pirate captain, his patsy and his mule go to retrieve their treasure. At some point the captain discover that his patsy loaded ale on the mule, and order the ale to be dumped.
Later, on a completely unrelated (so it seems) event, you join and Priory treasure hunter and her 2 norn escorts on a treasure hunting expedition, coming across Bjorn Brew, a though to be forgotten brew that the norn’s, of course, relish and promptly consume.

That was cool.

Why is there not more of that though? The creative know-how that went into the game, is actually only hampered by the failure to include the “small things”

Granted, there are restriction to consider, restriction that a little bit of creativity can easily overcome.

Good suggestions. I hope we see some of it implemented.

I think the feature is fine as well. Majority vote is perhaps more appropriate, but the feature needs to stay.