Guild Wars 2

Krypty.3897:

Thanks a ton man.

Katz.5143:

Thanks for the group the other day. It’s nice to finish that instance with someone who knows the ropes!

Anytime ^^ ~

6 PM PST – 94th run UPDATE:
I just finished my 93rd run as of this post and will be taking a short break to watch some saved anime. I’ll return either 10 PM PST or later to begin working again on the 94th free 3m speed run for those that need it.

current priority 1 list
Listed are the individuals who need help but were offline during my run hours earlier. They get to be part of priority 1.
——-
Aryn Thornhart
Unclemanna
Apedemale Nebian
Commander Sheppa
Yryllyn
Sarah Sterling
ZunZun.3298
Scarlet Fire Garcia
Acolyte Ito
WolfOwl.3968
Pandabro.8743
Arrow.3856
Findan The Illusive
Erelstor The Thief
Dernhelm
Dave Spellfingers
ZanZan

current priority 2 list
Listed are the individuals who need help and signed up during my last run calls. They will get first priority as soon as priority 1 individuals are cleared or will go first if priority 1 are offfline.
——-
Zerdiaz
Zarlene
Kate Smash

Good afternoon!~ My mother’s birthday went fabulous, so I’ll be inviting people starting from ascending-descending order of my to-do list. New folks will be added to the list :

Aryn Thornhawt
Unclemanna
Apedemale Nebian
Commander Sheppa
Yryllyn
Sarah Sterling
Lyskona Ashenpulse
Kaaboose.3876
Scarlet Fire Garcia
Adessa Moon
Acolyte Ito
WolfOwl.3968
Necropandi Simplex
Pandabro.8743
Arrow.3856
Krypty
ZunZun.32.98
My Dying Bridge

Let the runs begin!~

Mobile update: after celebrating my mother’s birthday downtown, I will host today’s speed runs approximately sometime starting around 2PM PST. I’ll keep you guys updated.

Niyo.5920:

@Paranormal Bear: If I’m correct, this thread is about the Story-Instance not Explore Mode.

I read “groups” and “Light-foot” which both could be done using my 3m method and led me to believe it was more about Canach’s Lair //explorable sub-director null and not solo-instance Canach.
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If you’re having difficulty fighting Canach (regardless of class choice), just imagine yourself playing basketball.

You’re doing a 1 vs 1 basketball duel. Disarm Mine, bait Canach into mine, and then fake/dodge him to either side and run around. Careful with other mines, and notice their ranges. Disarm closest, fake and repeat. As long as you are running around paying attention to the mine ranges and letting Canach run into them exactly how you farm players in WvW; then you’ll ace it in no time.

I do not know if you guys have ran with me before or have checked my thread out, but I wanted to broadcast here for those having trouble that I am running a special 3 minute method I developed for the community every day until June 5 from 8 am PST through 7 am PST. My famous runs help everyone score both the lightfoot AND Null achievements at the same time.

https://forum-en.gw2archive.eu/forum/livingworld/southsun/Doing-Canach-Lair-Exp-Speed-Runs/first#content

If you are from NA, feel free to leave a private message saying you’re interested and I’ll add you to the waiting list.

If you are from EU, feel free to browse through my guide and video and ask any questions on thread, or in-game and I’ll be happy to help you.

From this post – I’ve helped 83 parties with every class/build/level/equipment combination.

WolfOwl.3968:

We’re on Devona’s Rest

Kaaboose.3897:

Katreyn.4218:

I hope all of you don’t mind, but I’ve added you to my priority help list for this dungeon. Please feel free to PM my character Master Saber, whenever you are willing to do this dungeon. I’ll be available for runs first thing tomorrow morning at 8am PST.
https://forum-en.gw2archive.eu/forum/livingworld/southsun/Doing-Canach-Lair-Exp-Speed-Runs/first#post2138476

Night Update: I just finished my 83rd 3m speed run and am going to take a little break tonight. Therefore if anyone of you still needs both NULL + Lightfoot Achievements done, please leave a message in-game to my IGN (Master Saber) and I’ll add you to the rsvp list!~

6/1 RSVP list
- Scarlet Fire Garcia
- Adessa Moon
- Acolyte Ito
- Scarlet Johandottir
- Necropandi Simplex
- Pandabro.8743
- Arrow.3856
- WolfOwl.3968
- Kaaboose.3897
- Aryn Thornhawt
- Unclemanna

Lokheit.7943:

Thank you for posting the guide, I already thanked you by whispers but I wanted to give feedback for the method here too. It works wonderfully…….
I’m going to post in my daltonism thread directing it here

Thank you for your kindest words Lokheit! I really appreciate all the thank you’s.

I’m online and available for those still in need of getting their achievements done. Currently doing my 80th run, but I will stick for a bit longer before sleep tonight.

IGN: Master Saber

If you need help with NULL – I’m hosting 3m speed runs!~

read more: https://forum-en.gw2archive.eu/forum/livingworld/southsun/Doing-Canach-Lair-Exp-Speed-Runs/first#content

Send me a message in-game @ my ign: Master Saber

69th run = Going to sleep so tomorrow morning this will be my priority list:
- Lileath
- Makhar Iceblood
- Scarlet Fire Garcia
- Adessa Moon
- Acolyte Ito
- Scarlet Johandottir
- Necropandi Simplex
- Pandabro.8743
- Arrow.3856
- WolfOwl.3968
- Aryn Thornhawt
- Just Milo
- Tornado
- Yuki Roan
- Grace Prower

Send me a PM in-game stating you’re interested in 3 min speed run, and I’ll add you to the list.

Attention EU Players!

This linked video gives you a fair visual demonstration of what to do and what to avoid:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iriuRUfET2Y&feature=youtu.be

Pandabro.8743:

Condition damage thing caused my group to wipe numerous times last night. Please fix this soon.

Arrow.3856:

There goes liquid karma until its easier.

WolfOwl.3968:

Nearly had him last night but for that

If any of you are in NA and would like me to help you clear NULL in < 3 minutes,
send me a game mail/message to my character Master Saber and I’ll add you to my rsvp community list.
https://forum-en.gw2archive.eu/forum/livingworld/southsun/Doing-Canach-Lair-Exp-Speed-Runs/first#content
:)

Attention to following/ general EU players:
-Head Nurse Patty
-Xavara
-King Monstrosity
-Lil Zeus
Since I am in NA and cannot help you directly; I have recorded the process to show & tell and will post it on this thread in a bit.

Attention to NA players who RVSP’d:
-Valeridaine
-Ankula Shaheen
-Makhar Iceblood
-Scarlet Fire Garcia
-Adessa Moon
-Acolyte Ito
-Scarlet Johandottir
Necropandi Simplex

I will continue to /w invites to see if you’re on during the day. The rest feel free to rvsp/whisper and I’ll get you on the next run!

I can testify that this is incorrect:

The pet thing is really awful. Combine the two and you completely render condi rangers, mesmers, and necros completely worthless, if not actually a complete detriment to have in your party.

I can agree to some extent that the shield activation seems random, however it is caused by people touching the red circle, and/or incorrectly disarming the mine.

The solution to that is have someone analyze the mine timing, and be the one bunkering in charge of calling people to and away from the mine.

As for the loot, chest only appeared once for me. After that it was all prompted.

spoj.9672:

Can you tell us how you do it so fast? My guild did it in a couple of mins first time just because we were using high dps builds and I knew the mechanics after pugging it beforehand. But im assuming you’re doing something other than using high dps team comp. I would interested to come along to see your method but im an eu player.

My 3 min method favors all classes, and all builds. The more focused the party is, the faster NULL dies. So it’s not really based on equipment or build but more of communication and paying attention.

My method also relies on staying close to one spot. Then basic follow the leader back & forth tugging and running to the safe spot while the host (me in this case) calls out the party to rush towards me at the exact moment the mines are disarmable. The host/or me in this case has to have the mine times down to a science.

Overall though it’s just communication. Any communication error results in failure. 63 trial and error successful runs are proof of that.

LkPr.5014:

I would love yo join you for a run tonight. I have yet to defeat Null .. tried last night with a PUG and 2 of our members left when Null was at 1/4 health.. quite frustrating.

I’ll message you in-game tonight (EST)

I’ll start invites once I’m logged in-game.

Astralporing.1957:

Paranormal Bear.2539:

Thobek.1730:

Paranormal Bear.2539:

Lalangamena.3694:

bug three: he recover the shield immediately after removing it with a mine….

Bug 3) Have 1-2 people in charge of leading everyone to disarmed traps. Then retreat to a safe spot right after. DPS Null in between.

Wow I really like your solution to bug 3 /sarcasm. So the bug that his shield immediately returns is explained by you how exactly?

When NULL recovers his shield, just task someone (who already has the achievement/host) to disarm the trap and have everyone lure the boss to the trap. It immediately removes the shield, and then have everyone go back to the safe spot.

if the shield reappears a second later (which is what this bug is about) it doesn’t really help, does it?

Here’s the deal. If ONE person in your party steps over the red circle (blast radius) of a mine, he regains shield. So in order to avoid this, have everyone stay in the safe zone while dps’ing or range shooting NULL from there and THEN lure him to the mine only after it’s safe. (usually counting 3 chickens after his rearming mine yellow text and after the mines turn from yellow to red). When you immediately disarm, quickly tug him to the mine then once it’s activated against NULL, run back.

Simple communication technique.

Small update: I had a long day today. For those who are keeping tabs on this thread; I’ll be available until June 05 (when supposed Karka Queen is introduced) and will be available to help anyone throughout.

If you are still yet interested to partake in these 3 minute runs; please feel free to send me a private message in-game. PM’s take higher priority in runs than the old fashioned way so this will give you all a chance up until June 5.

Thobek.1730:

Paranormal Bear.2539:

Lalangamena.3694:

bug three: he recover the shield immediately after removing it with a mine….

Bug 3) Have 1-2 people in charge of leading everyone to disarmed traps. Then retreat to a safe spot right after. DPS Null in between.

Wow I really like your solution to bug 3 /sarcasm. So the bug that his shield immediately returns is explained by you how exactly?

When NULL recovers his shield, just task someone (who already has the achievement/host) to disarm the trap and have everyone lure the boss to the trap. It immediately removes the shield, and then have everyone go back to the safe spot.

Failure to do this tactic results in party wiping, and never-ending frustration.

Of course, this is how I approached + taught + showed 63 parties (315 players) SO FAR how to complete this in 3 minutes or less. It’s all about TEAM WORK and COMMUNICATION. If you like to go rambo, then failure is by your hand.

Lokheit.7943:

Paranormal Bear.2539:

https://forum-en.gw2archive.eu/forum/livingworld/southsun/Doing-Canach-Lair-Exp-Speed-Runs/first#post2117282

I am doing 3 minute speed runs on NULL. My method literally beats Dulfy.net and it’s easy to follow.

Send me an in-game mail msg that you are interested and I’ll invite you.

IGN: Master Saber

Did you invite me ingame? I was invited by a group for a speed run on canach while I was farming in other map, I didn’t understand what was happening as I didn’t know anyone in the group and wasn’t lfg at that moment so I left. I think it was your name but I’m not sure. If it was you thanks for the invite and sorry for leaving but I didn’t know about your post at that time. I’ve beaten the golem and with some luck (first time we had a mini wipe and I trigered a mine) if I’m lucky I’ll get the traps achievement in group mode and probably won’t return there but thanks for the offering anyway.

Yep, I was going around the forums yesterday inviting those that had issue with pre, post patch and aftermath patch issues.

Found a solution in all three patches; extended on my own method which I still consider it to be the ‘fastest’ so far. I’ll be online later tonight/tomorrow helping the community get past their achievements. :P

Lalangamena.3694:

bug one: he is immune to all conditions…. which reduce the party DPS by third… it was introduced after players said they could hurt him with conditions in shield…
bug two: healing turrets continue to shoot two or three heals after being destroyed… like seriously?
bug three: he recover the shield immediately after removing it with a mine….
bug four sometimes he steps on a mine and keep his shield (could be a variation of bug three )
bug five mines crit to 10K damage on toughness heavies… sometimes oneshot squishies

I am not sure who designed it like this… but he was probably really angry when he designed it…

Bug 1) He’s not immune to gas mine conditions. Also Anet broke the visual display although conditions DO in fact hurt it so it’s more of a display glitch than a bug.

Bug 2) Ignore the turrets. You don’t need them.

Bug 3) Have 1-2 people in charge of leading everyone to disarmed traps. Then retreat to a safe spot right after. DPS Null in between.

Bug 4) That’s actually him during the rearming processes. Just count 3 chickens and then follow what I wrote for #3.

Bug 5) Doesn’t do that to me. Try wearing rare+ equip and using a 30/30/10 or 10/30/30 build + avoid sparks and trap red circle radius’s.

Hey Endless!

Here’s my 3-minute method guide: http://toygamers.forumotion.com/t322-southsun-cove-s-canach-lair-guide

You already know how I do the drill, but for those still stuck; I’ll be online very late tonight on my guardian “Master Saber” and tomorrow morning doing runs/helping the community get out of Anet’s sticky situation.

I’ve done 62 successful – legit runs. The method I use is focus + teamwork heavy. It’s not an exploit nor a misuse error. All individuals I’ve helped can testify to it.

Bubbles.1047:

How do you speed run something that consists of one room and one boss? :o

AN Method: 30min
Dulfy.net Method: 15min
My method: 1-3min.

I guess, it’s more of a speed-breakthrough than a speed run. c: Either way my method gets it done the fastest.

The dungeon itself is not farm-able. So the quickest route serves achievement hunters.

Meluna.1764:

It’s so nice to see someone help others. Good work

Thank you for your kind words

Updating event: Going to bed; finished working on my 62nd speed run.

Here’s a guide I’ve created on the fly: http://toygamers.forumotion.com/t322-southsun-cove-s-canach-lair-guide

It deals with a solution to both pre-patches and the latest post patch.

Evening Update: I’m back online and if you need to get CL/NULL/LF achievement done, feel free to throw me a whisper!

EndlessDreamer.6780:

1. Conditions aren’t working for me, so I don’t know what’s up.
3. Pets/Summons destroy the mines, so keeping him on top of a mine that doesn’t damage him doesn’t really help.
4. Same issue.
5. Yes, you’re right, that’s NOT the issue though. I can avoid them just fine. The fact that they set off green mines is the issue.
6. How? That’s got me interested. IF there is a way to keep his shield from coming up, the pet issue is null and void, as is the spark issue. But since the encounter seems to encourage you doing it with the mines, that seems more like a bug or misuse of something.

1. It’s not about running around. It’s about gas mines.
3. Pets/Clones keep it distracted to activate mine.
5. Just join my party :B
6. It’s a legit strategy, no misuse or bug nor exploit. I’ve done 61 speed runs since this post, and the strategy is “pure genius” according to the compliments I’ve received.

https://forum-en.gw2archive.eu/forum/livingworld/southsun/Doing-Canach-Lair-Exp-Speed-Runs/first#post2117282
I am doing 3 minute speed runs on NULL. My method literally beats Dulfy.net and it’s easy to follow.
Send me an in-game mail msg that you are interested and I’ll invite you.
IGN: Master Saber

https://forum-en.gw2archive.eu/forum/livingworld/southsun/Doing-Canach-Lair-Exp-Speed-Runs/first#post2117282

I am doing 3 minute speed runs on NULL. My method literally beats Dulfy.net and it’s easy to follow.

Send me an in-game mail msg that you are interested and I’ll invite you.

IGN: Master Saber

EndlessDreamer.6780:

NULL could be a very interesting, challenging boss. Unfortunately, he has some major issues that prevent that. He is now more challenging and punishing than anything else.

I hate to be the bringer of otherworldly news but 1) He can be damaged by conditions. 2) Prompt timing helps, 3) Pets/Clones are unaffected by sparks and in fact give you an advantage, 4) Clones/Summons/Pets made the ideal distraction to keep NULL trapped in mine, 5) Just avoid sparks. 6) If you keep Null distracted at mine, he won’t ever bring up a shield.

I am doing 3 minute legit speed runs on NULL for those that need NULL or the lightfoot achievement. You are more than welcomed to join provided that you send my character an in-game mail message reminding me that you want to be invited.

My IGN: Master Saber

Update:

Taking a break after my 61st 3m speed run. Hit me up tonight/tmw morning if you see me creating more parties and still need help with NULL + Lightfoot achievements!~

Also;

Kryptonite.9376:

How much exp does this give? I really want to level my thief up a bit.

about 150-300. Not really good to farm. I’m just helping others for free.

Attention – After 35 successful runs; I’m going to sleep for the night.

I will be available for the public to do free 3 minute speed runs again starting @ 8am PST.

If you are interested in a dungeon invite; send me a in-game mail msg of your character name and I’ll start inviting people at 8am and go from there! ~

darkace.8925:

The real question is are we allowed to take each of our already-existing characters through the Canach fight for the rewards? Is taking five already level 80 characters through the same as creating and deleting characters ad naseum?

That isn’t considered an exploit. Neither is creating new characters and redoing the fights.

Rumors are that the recent patch made rewards account bound. So that should settle the daily topic, no?

Hvitr Fenrir.2643:

Is the creation of new characters for completing the Canach’s Lair dungeon story mode and obtaining the reward, considered an exploit?

Just a simple question that I would love to get answered, if possible by a developer.

Thank You!

Like Halloween, Wintersday, and other living stories;

no it’s not an exploit. It’s actually designed for you to play on your characters and get rewarded similarly.

Friendly update: Had to go eat dinner. Ended tonight @ 24th speed run.

Feel free to leave me a mail message in-game that you are interested for CL EXP, and I’ll get back to you after dinner/or tmw morning.

Just a little friendly update: I am doing FREE speed runs on this dungeon.

22nd time at this post.

Limited time only; if you need help – catch me through cove map (Fort Aspenwood) or through whisper! ~

Just wanted to advertise that if you need help in completing this dungeon; I am making party rounds. Just swipe a whisper or add yourself if you see me call in Southsun Cove.

IGN: Master Saber

PS: Yes, I know all about gw2lfg.com. You’re free to use the site, or you can catch a free ride.

Ayrilana.1396:

Paranormal Bear.2539:

Ayrilana.1396:

So people try this once, fail, and then state it’s poorly designed?

People aren’t criticizing based on try-once. It’s a multiple trial experiment with a lot of bugs involved.

Bugs or people just not learning the mechanics? I’ve seen people call out things as bugged or glitched before when they had no idea how to do it.

Real annoying bugs such as:
1. Canach no longer voice-talks after he’s captured.
2. No rewards for players who complete either phase.
3. Lair Light-foot achievement not working for some people.
4. Traps are misbehaving – exploding while under your control, not exploding next to Canach/NULL, invisible to Canach/NULL when walked next to or toward into.

and stuff like that. The instances were rushed. Arena Net freaked out the moment a small minority complained on the forums, and they compensated by rush-separating both instances at patch. Thus, a ton of general bugs were created making it really difficult for some individuals to gain their achievements/completion.

I finally got my lair light-foot achievement by having to repeat the solo-instance over 05x because Canach would recover 100% hp after getting hit by gas trap which IS supposed to actually condition dmg him. Go figure.

Ayrilana.1396:

So people try this once, fail, and then state it’s poorly designed?

People aren’t criticizing based on try-once. It’s a multiple trial experiment with a lot of bugs involved.

Traps under my control knock me down, but don’t affect Canach? Simply, do I have to FRAPS it so that whoever is in charge of this dungeon can do something about it?

Honestly, the mechanic changes done-on-the-fly for compensation towards the VOCAL FEW (not even a drastic population number) made it extremely difficult to obtain the Lair-light-foot achievement!

How about sticking to mechanics that work instead of break them? Oh, there’s a thought!

Mirta.5029:

Ayrilana.1396:

It’s solo due to a handful of players on the forum who complained because they hated having to group up with people to enjoy content in this MMO.

but like I said in this game most instances are solo and group friendly. Almost all of your story is solo, but you can bring a friend if you like. I don’t mind that. But why are we not allowed to bring a friend to the new instance?

I think it’s rather silly. Before the patch, you DIDN’T have to bring a party to complete Canach. Although it HELPED.

After the patch, you aren’t even allowed to bring a party to complete Canach.

Seems like Anet didn’t want to think outside the box.

Already posted this before, but prior to patch the dungeon had both SM/Exp grouped and you could take a party with you.

It was only about 5 minutes before the patch went live, that after it was divided and you couldn’t take party members to kill Canach

Before the patch, right when the letter was sent to everyone (2 hours ago), the instance Canach Lair was grouped like it shows SM/Exp in other dungeons AND you could kill Canach with a party.

After the patch – No party + Solo.

It seems like Anet changed their mind on the fly.

Tired of -
1) Immature kids in the server chat?
2) Having to wait weeks to coordinate map operations in WvW?
3) Have you been shunned by guilds that behave inappropriately on team chat?
4) Of being the main carrier of your server with little to no contribution from other guilds?
5) Of always being in the lower tiers because of little to no coordination?
6) Being in a server with a losing attitude?

Look no further!

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2) A solid winning attitude!
3) We have little to zero issues with our PuG player base!
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So what are you waiting for? The party is @ FA, & we are looking to invite you! Come contact us to get started, and you will not regret having chosen FA as your #1 server!

Home World: Fort Aspenwood (North America)
Guild Name: Teddy Bears
Guild Website: http://toygamers.forumotion.com
In-Game Contact: Engineer Bear, Master Saber
Focus: PvX
Quick Notes: Causal to Hardcore; All Ages

Welcome potential bears!

Teddy Bears here, introducing you into what it means to be apart of us and how different it may be for guilds near us!

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We are a mature group that acknowledges one does not have to be 18 or older to be mature. To be a part of Teddy Bears is no small task! You must have paws, like paws and honestly can be any age you want in this guild! We are multi-international and have a large player base that plays in both oceanic and prime USA times. From English, to Spanish to Bear language, to even a few French players, we won’t have any problem having you become a part of us!

Because work, education and family always comes first with us; there will be minimal representation rules involved to be flexible to the player and to gain influence to the guild.

Our Bear Goals:
(1) Improving Communication – Both Server & Player-base
(2) Teamwork and grouping – Both TS3 WvW Server and PvX Events
(3) Server-wide Activities – Coming Soon to a honey store near you!
For example: https://forum-en.gw2archive.eu/forum/pvp/pvp/Fort-Aspenwood-Seasonal-Tournament/first#
(4) Objectives from both Officers and Players – Our goal is your goal! We want you to have a blast, therefore your aspirations are what this guild will try most to accomplish one paw at a time!

If this sounds like the type of intriguing community to join, then all you have to do is register in our main site, and create an introduction thread @ our Cafe’ forum or /whisper for an invite in-game and either I or one of my officers will attend to you!

Teddy Bears [PAWS] is slowly building up on upgrades and thus we will have benefit upgrades up in due course. There are timers to those benefits and at most cannot be daily given from what the wiki showed. So if you are looking for a guild with complete benefits, come check us out in a month or two and we’ll check back with you.

Overall, we are looking for players who want to feel like they belong to a community and would like to possess the potential or already have, to become a successful player and role model!

We look forward to hearing from you and in the end, may the PAWS be with you!~

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Teddy Bears
http://www.toygamers.forumotion.com

gemfog.2589:

Congrats to Agnieszka. Looking forward to the video being put up.

Videos are now available live in 9 parts!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T599Z4jsezM&feature=share&list=PLbNdCgr1pkittenswm42QyOymIN8P1eS1hRM

Enjoy and stay tuned for an upcoming Spring/Summer Tournament!

Shadowfist.2708:

People trash talk CD because they’re jealous of how firm and proud we are. There’s a reason we have such an awesome community and they love to hate on us so much for it. Come find out!

Nah my confused little one; nobody trashes on CD. The FACT is -
1. CD trashes on the community to everyone they are competing against on the forums. So much for “jealousy” where there is none to be had.
2. Mindless zerg drones just give everyone else more badges to collect. Purely unstructured if I may say after fighting you guys for weeks.
3. Priority que on bl is your excuse? Please! Our day and night crews destroy your gains, and even more psychologically attack you to the point where your zergs run away from 1 party or less attacking you.

You can keep on preaching it to new-comers, but the fact still remains. If you want other servers to merge with you, tell your buddies to lay off the hate chat on the forums or else nobody will trust your word.

reQuiem.5986:

Long story short…how is the CD community? Would a decent size (250-350) guild be welcomed to join them before the lockout (yes, I know its not really a lock, but you know what I mean)?

The guilds on my current server seems to splitting left and right…most moving to T1/T2 servers, especially SoS, JQ, and SoR…which are always full. I fear we won’t be able to get everyone in before the lockout. So trying to squeeze people in there might be a challenge (potential seriously damaging the guild)…and tbh, something about joining the FoTM server seems off putting. Not to mention the issue with possible queue times.

That leads me to picking a good “up-and-coming” server, with potential to be decent in T2 and potential rise to T1 in the future (I don’t care for an easy win or being on the best server, I love a good fight and decent challenge). A server that isn’t always full and could use the help to push it further into ranks. Is Crystal Desert that server?

CD seems to be doing very well in T3 right now…and I wonder if bringing my guild there would be a good or bad choice.

Thoughts? What about Fort Aspenwood and Dragonbrand?

UPDATE: Please send me some community leader names…I’d like to talk to people from the servers I am looking into (CD/FA/DB) as this is an important decision that I want to get right.

Oh my, please excuse the long list of rude un-sporty CD players on acting like salesmen on your thread. CD, from an enemy’s perspective has been a challenging zerg force in WvW to a point until recently when FA received a stronger night crew and now we are wiping them at night in mostly all match-up borderlands.

“Some” guilds, I grant you are well coordinated by CD but sadly most others are just mindless. For example, today (like many other days) we finished recapturing SMC and a bunch of CD; if not most of their numbers came outside to tickle us. Not only did they mindlessly gather in a bunch, but a small force of our Fort Aspenwood’s 2-5 players were able to completely wipe 20+ CD zerg-fest from what it appeared to feel as if CD literally gave up; oh and just as in an add-on bonus – CD is currently in 3rd place with twice a lower score than DB in our WvW tier round as of this post.

TC and CD are desperate for new-comers as their zergs cannot do much, if not any strategy at all without the well coordinated ones that appear to be transferring to other servers before Guesting is released. Dragonbrand has become a formidable new enemy and I give them grand kudos for their beginning effort this week. If you are looking to merge into a server, I would suggest planning out certain goals not only based on population, but also on tactical communication. Fort Aspenwood focuses on quality and that is why many servers appreciate the matches we have with each other, because we play fair and square. Though our enemies might lie through their teeth otherwise.

BG has been known to be a server full of server hoppers; If you are into non committed night crews. Therefore instead of preaching the local memo to you, like many of my enemies above me have done so to force you to commit to one, try us in Fort Jennifer, try Dragon Brand, or even Yaks Bend (which wasn’t mentioned in your original post)! Try ANY one of these QUALITY servers and see if we truly interest you & your community!

Sincerely,

Isles of Fort Jennifer (FA) [Echo] Commander Master Saber
http://www.fort-aspenwood.com/

PS: Feel free to do a background check within our server’s 25+ guilds & compare/contrast your notes to see whether or not “we aren’t as sporty” as our enemies lie out to the public.

Going to add my 2-cents into this:

Honestly, right now Arah P4 has brought the Holy Trinity into it. Because people don’t want to pair with a ranger, who’s pet will get in the way of a spark, or a necromancer unless they are a good glass-cannon condition build. Thief players that don’t have a slight clue will get booted right after Wraith-lord, so it goes back to the holy trinity’s DPS – Tank players that will get the job done/ aka 5 Warrior party.

@ anet Staff; PLEASE either:
1. Make it so that Dwayna does not heal during spark retrieval so that a normal party can dps her,
or
2. Lower her regen and fix the sparks so that when they are set right, she does not reset & they aren’t toying/avoiding their circles.

First run of path 4 took 8 hours before my guild party of G/G/G/M/T quit with nothing in return when we should have received a medal for trying so hard at getting her to 25% health.

Second run of path 4 took 10-11 hours before I had to tell my pug groups of G/G/G/W/E , and G/G/G/R/E that we did the best we could but because she regenerated faster than it took to gather the sparks, that we had to call it a day. (which is really pathetic in boss mechanics).

So what will it be Anet? I, and many around me want to get our dungeon mastery & tokens for this path! Unless you do something about it, quite frankly, people are going to feel downed and leave the game due to a HOLY TRINITY – broken mechanic you just keep avoiding to fix!

Thank you for participating in today’s tournament!

Due to an emergency-call, there were some flexible changes added for today such as maximum prize as 1200 gems, and 2nd tourney coming soon [Jan-Feb] period!

Be on the look out for future updates, and I hope more attend!

December 30, 2012 Winner: Agnieszka

>> Dec 30 Bump <<

Tournament begins in 4 hours and 2 minutes from now! We will be announcing everything in the game 1 hr before the tournament starts so that everyone can get into teams and start competing.

Good luck, and pass the word!

NA – Fort Aspenwood
host: Master Saber; Engineer Bear