Guild Wars 2

IGN: Ezania Spellblade
Server: Tarnished Coast
Playstyle: PvE, PvP, and WvW
Role: Scholar
Timezone: EST USA

Hello Arena Net and fellow Tyrians,

May we “the players”, get a new statistic that represents the least to most played profession. We had one 2 years ago I think. May we get an update?…. For now I will ask the Tyrian community, which do you all think is “Most-Played” to “Least-Played” Profession in Guild Wars 2.

1.) Warrior-?

2.) Guardian-?

3.) Ranger-?

4.) Engineer-?

5.) Thief-?

6.) Elementalist-?

7.) Necromancer-?

8.) Mesmer-?

You can give your opinion by marking each class with the 1st-8th, (1st being the most played, and 8th being the least.) If you think a Profession may tie with another, then just put the same number for both. ( Ex: Ranger and Warrior- 1st)
Also, if you wish to provide details on why you chose which class was most played to least played, please do so on each number line, with a brief description of your choices.

Thank everyone,
-Purecura

The Monk wouldn’t fit with the lore of the game. The Guardian is an advanced form of the Monk. GW1 took place 250 years ago, so throughout time, professions change, IRL and in game. So essentially the Monk profession spread its teachings throughout the world and was blended with 2 other previous professions I believe and they formed the profession we have today. The Guardian. Here is a link to the wiki page. At the bottom they discuss the lore back story for the guardian.

http://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Guardian

“It’s a pile of Elonian protection magic, mixed with a little monk training, wrapped up in some crazy ritualist hoo-ha from Cantha. A real grab bag of “you can’t hurt me”. They’re called guardians, and simply put, they mean trouble."

Thanks everyone for your replies. I have finally made a final decision. It was between Elementalist or Mesmer.

I’m going to aim to play a Mesmer again. I vision my Mesmer as a Spellblade. Mesmers seem to fit the spellblade idea easily and I actually like spellblades. (RedMage FTW lol)

Hello fellow beings of Tyria,

I seem to have a Major dilemma at hand. I cannot seem to focus on playing one profession and sticking to it. Ive had Guild Wars 2 since Nov’2012. Ive mained a Mesmer for about a year before taking a break from the game. Ive played a Elementalist, Guardian, Ranger, necromancer, Engineer, and a Thief now. All in that order, because I do NOT like having ALTs, for the reason that Iam a purist and I like to focus on only one character. It allows me to have a special bond and commitment to that character. But I can never stick to one chr, which leads me to deleting most and starting over again.

I deleted my mesmer after coming back to GW2, and I regret it mostly. I love Mesmers the most in this game, both from a gameplay point of view and lore-wise. Human Mesmers are so elegant, graceful, charming, and fashionable. But even now I have trouble making one and keeping it. Im trying to find inspiration and excitement in the Profession like I once had. Im a pure Spellcaster at heart, and even though I main a Thief now, I feel like Iam not staying true to who Iam. So everyone, I need your help to decide what class I should choose.

Elementalist- I like the idea of them, but they remind me to much of Elemental Benders from Avatar series, than actual spellcasters. If I were to play one, id only use a staff as it makes the elementalist seem more “Mage-like.”

Necromancer- I like the idea of them as well to a point, but they do not appeal to me as much as Mesmers, or Elementalist, However their Wells and death shroud are very cool, oh and so is plague, If I were to play one, Id use a Staff and Scepter/dagger since that combo seems more Witch like as well.

Mesmer- My favorite profession, they connect with me more than any other, but they are lacking something that I cannot pin point. Staff, Scepter, Torch, Sword are all weapon sets I like since they are all weapon sets most mages will use…. But Greatsword? Sorry but Im a mage, and Ive never heard of a mage using a giant sword. Maybe daggers and swords for the spell sword feel, but thats it, however I still dont mind the GS look to much, just others I favor more. I really enjoy the unique way they use their magic. They arent your typical MMO class, and their magic is so different. By using illusions, manipulating reality, while gracefully teleporting around the battle field, who wouldnt want that right?

Everything Else- Glad I tried out all the other professions besides Warrior,( never ever will play a warrior no matter what MMO lol) ~~~~~ Engi, was fun they gave me this alchemist type of feeling, Guardian Allowed me to feel what its like to use magic from the light, Rangers allowed me to experience magic from nature, and Thieves allowed me to experince magic from the shadows. However, none of those classes were spell casters like the scholar professions.

I love Guild Wars 2 so much, specially the exploration ( do not have World Completion yet ), and I love to Role Play, But sometimes I feel like its missing something, or maybe… Im not playing the right Profession. So, with that said, someone please give me mature, intelligent advice on what I should do regarding which profession to play.

Thanks,
-Purecura

Donari.5237:

Well, maybe there could be a one second lingering effect after the elemental spawns, while leaving it active from the get-go?

I would suggest changing “sucks” to “could be better” or “needs improvement” or “is lacking.” Antagonistic insults will get you much less dev attention.

Yea you are right. Im jus hoping they notice

Rauderi.8706:

FF14 as a summoner.

I am so sorry. I know that pain. I wanted something cool, but instead I got build-a-block toys that barely know how to manage aggro.

Yes you understand! And not to mention the ice and earth elemental sound like mentally handicapped Norn.

FFXIV what rubbish.

You don’t need a cast time. But kitten at least add some kind of visual instead of instant “POOF” appear before me! Look at the necro, they get some sort of animation when they summon. Cast times aren’t bad. 1 sec won’t hurt.

Sorry I grew up with the Final Fantasy series and played FFXI and FFXIV as a summoner, and I loved when I would summon my beautiful summons, because they all had their own unique entrance into the world

I’ve had this thought for sometime now and I feel it’s time to share with you all and hopefully ANET will read this. I really think the Elementalist summon elemental spell lacks in animation when the elemental appears. It’s like they just “poof” out of thin air. I think the developers could have done something more unique for each elemental.

For example, the growth of large ice spikes and crystals with a frosty mist surrounding the formation, which would quickly grow and then shatter, to reveal the Ice Elemental or something like that.

I’m not sure if people have complained or suggested something before but I can’t help but become rather disappointment in the lack of visual creativity when summoning a elemental.

What do you all think?

I don’t really see a issue in general with certain classes that have abilities or spells that will render the player passive. Like Summoners from other MMOs for example. Your summons are your main dmg source.

Hmmm…. I don’t think my logic will apply here but I hope someone sees what I’m trying to convey

After reading all the replies ( btw thanks everyone for replying) I am force to say that it breaks my heart that turret engis aren’t looked at in a positive light. Now my opinion stands at, I still don’t mind playing a turret engineer here and there at times for fun. But now I do see why people dont like them.

In WvW I play and Condi build running the 6/2/0/4/2 trait set up I got from wolfineer. I’m currently buying the gear I need to be effective and I will say this, learning to play the Engineer in the manner of kits, provides more challenges, but I believe higher rewards for the engi, versus the turret engineer. After maining a mesmer for 2 years, and now maining a engi, I have that intermediate combat experience. But engineer is a whole world of its own.

I won’t stop playing a turret engi here and there but I do see myself transitioning to other builds for the level of uniqueness and ddifficulty they offer. Specifically Condi builds.

I love playing my turret engi! My Tpvp team loves me as well for the fact that I really play a turret engineer very well. It’s partly due to the fact that I don’t afk at a point just to bunker it. I’m a mobile turret engineer. Yes that means I pick up my turrets and go where I’m needed, until I need to move again. I’m great support as well. I jus don’t understand this hate towards turret engineers.

I guess many do not like those who afk on a point. That I understand because so much more can be done if you are a mobile turret engineer. Anyway, what do all my fellow engineers think?

draxynnic.3719:

Most of the weapon kits involve alchemy to a greater or lesser degree – the elixir gun being the most obvious, but all explosives in GW2 are chemical or magical explosives, and flamethrower fuel is probably regarded as alchemy. Of course, the closest to the traditional ’explosive potion throwing alchemist) is (sigh) probably the grenade kit.

Of the default weapons, pistol/pistol, definitely. Pretty much every pistol skill involves the engineer having done something weird to the bullet – packing it with explosives, poisoning it, replacing it with incendiaries to make it a dragon’s breath round, and so on. Rifle skills, on the other hand, are more mechanical, with no interesting chemistry beyond how much powder is used.

ah now this makes sense. I’ll have to go with P/P then. And use the kits as compliments. Magic guns are fueled by alchemy, and with the engi pistol skills, it does seem more alchemic

I was wondering what weapon to use, to appear more like a Alchemist? I’m a Engineer and I am a role player who’s character is focusing more in the arts of alchemy.

Jus wondering here if the Engineer profession, is mainly a alchemical inventor type of profession. It seems a lot of Guild Wars 2 professions are inspired by old D&D classes. I decided to look up the Alchemist class from D&D and it’s very similar to the engineer in the use of Potions, poisons and bombs.

See link : http://vidshomepage.weebly.com/alchemist-pathfinder.html

So with that said, alongside the trait line alchemy and explosives, it’s safe to assume that the Engineer was inspired by the D&D Alchemist. I guess lore wise, if an engineer wishes to invest more focus into alchemical studies, it would make that particular Engineer, more of a alchemist than a engineer of mechanical inventions I think…

What do all of you think?

From a gameplay point of view, the fact that ANET released this map, conjures up thoughts that maybeee we will get the chance to visit these far off lands….?

draxynnic.3719:

I think there is a tendency for human mesmers to be more likely to be upper-class women, or perhaps it might be more accurate to say that upper-class women are more likely to become mesmers.

One of the clearer examples going back to Factions is the Jade Brotherhood and Am Fah. While the distinctions are not absolute, the Jade Brotherhood are typically characterised as being a gang of spoiled rich kids basically, while the Am Fah recruit more from the dregs of society. Up until Beyond gave all professions to both, it was the Jade Brotherhood that had warriors, elementalists, mesmers, and ritualists, while the Am Fah had necromancers, monks, rangers and assassins. More tellingly, the Jade Brotherhood Mesmers are the only ones of the group that have female models by default.

Generally speaking, the impression I’ve had is that is that among humans, elementalists and monks tend(ed) to come from all rungs of society, necromancers tend to be more likely to come from lower classes, and mesmers from upper classes. There are exceptions, of course, but that’s the general rule.

Part of this is probably availability of education. Apart from Kasmeer’s occasional reminiscence, we really don’t know the overall state of Kryta’s education system these days – but it’s probably reasonable to presume that nobles get better opportunities than commoners, while the lowest ranks might fall through the cracks entirely. Beyond that, reputation may play a part – mesmers seem to be highly respected among humans (more so than necromancers, anyway), so a noble might prefer to pursue mesmerism because it’s better for their image. (Whether this is getting cause and effect mixed up – because nobles in the past tended to become mesmers because it was more useful for intrigue, and thus mesmers came to become more respected because they were associated with nobility, is open to interpretation… and possibly not really relevant to current circumstances). By contrast, a lower-class human with the opportunity to learn necromancy isn’t getting much respect to begin with, and for them they have less to lose and potentially much to gain from studying necromancy.

In terms of gender ratios: I think this is reflective of Tyrian society having similar gender attitudes to modern Western societies: There are few or no formal barriers to someone of either gender taking whatever profession they please, but nonetheless there are certain roles that society expects men to take, and certain roles that society expects women to take… and such segregation is more pronounced in the upper classes, as lower classes are more likely to take a more practical attitude of just doing what can get them the best income without worrying about gender. It’s likely, then, that noblemen are encouraged to go into more ‘masculine’ professions such as warriors and guardians, while it’s seen as more fitting for noblewomen to adopt scholar professions such as elementalist and mesmer. And if Tyrian humans put as much stock in a woman’s physical appearance as modern Western society, then the ability to use illusions to tweak their appearance must be an attractive option.

Certainly, Kasmeer’s line about missing the day they covered siege warfare between dance and etiquette classes suggests that human noblewomen might get a different education to human noblemen, one that pushes them more towards becoming mesmers than other professions.

@Big Tower: That probably makes Faren a thief profession-wise: NPCs can often use weapons not available to PCs. ’Course, Faren would probably think of himself as a daring swashbuckler rather than a thief… publicly, anyway. He does give me a bit of a Sir Percy Blakeney vibe.

Interesting read… I will say if this is fact, then it makes me a bit sad to see that women are more geared to become Mesmers than men in human society. ( My main is a Mesmer, and hes very Flamboyant).

Mad Queen Malafide.7512:

Alga.6498:

Necromancer – Common or poor.

As a noble necromancer, I feel quite insulted. Expect an unlabeled package from my minions soon. :P

LMFAO!!!

Flip’s his hair, crosses his legs, laughing seductively

My dear Mesmers, do you really believe its called The Mesmer Collective? Oh come now dears, if you are a Mesmer, you must surely know we will not jus let ANYONE know of our beloved group. We are more classy than that yes?

Walks away grinning and strutting

Konig Des Todes.2086:

Dondarrion.2748:

Until you start a YouTube series, Konig

I’ve contemplated such.

But I think Anet’s writing team needs to get me more invested in the longevity of the game.

And their marketing team.

I think you should, you are the most popular on the LORE forums. Do it and I can assure you will get a following very quickly without the need of GW2 team. Maybe they will notice you, as they have noticed WP. BTW, Im going to add you IG

draxynnic.3719:

There’s not really a lot that’s confirmed. We do know that they draw power from the spirits of nature – both elemental and, it is implied through some of their attack animations, animal spirits, albeit not in as direct a fashion as the norn (rangers can’t shapechange, they just temporarily borrow a bit of power for certain stunts). We’ve also been told that part of the reason rangers don’t use guns is to emphasise their bond with nature over reliance on the products of industry. (In fact, this is also one of the few changes we have been told about – rangers in GW2 are in fact more focused on nature magic than those in GW1.)

Beyond that: One theory is that rangers are essentially combining a rudimentary form of elemental magic with martial prowess and fieldcraft. Another theory is that they’re essentially like ritualists, except that they invoke natural spirits instead of calling spirits from the Mists, and that all of their more magical abilities are essentially calling on a spirit to aid them. If I recall rightly, we have been told that magic is employed in taming animal companions.

Attitude-wise, we don’t have a lot. Humans respect them as students of Melandru, norn and sylvari due to their closeness to nature. Charr rangers tend to be regarded pretty much as skilled warbeast handlers, while asura… IIRC, asura rangers are seen as a little odd, but generally regarded as nature experts. Basically, they’re generally respected by all the races, and for norn the ranger is probably close to their ideal.

It’s worth noting that warriors seem to be rare among the sylvari, with rangers largely taking their place in groups such as the Wardens.

If you’re interested in the professions in general and have forty minutes to spare, this might be worth a listen. The page might be German, but apart from the introduction the audio is in English.

Oh my thank you for that, I just finished listening to that audio and it really gave me a lot of info on what I was looking for. What really got me excited was when I heard there may be new professions in the future, or a reemergence of old professions.

Anyone here have any information on Rangers and their lore? Like how their magic works (In detail), how have they changed since 250 years ago from the first Guild Wars? Lorewise how do tyrians view rangers? If anyone could provide as much information as possible that would be great. (even info that does not relate to my questions)

I am very Interested in the lore of the Professions since we rarely get any in game.

Aaron Ansari.1604:

I haven’t played those storylines myself, but isn’t Faren a mesmer too?

As for the upper-class twist, that’s something that’s always hung around the mesmer. It makes sense- mesmerism is about seeming and appearances, which could easily be carried over into a taste for fine (or made to appear fine?) clothes, and it is, compared to most of the other magical professions, a relatively refined and complex field, which would have made it more easily available to the historically better educated nobility. It’s also particularly useful for the nobility as we see in GW2, with their political games of plots and lies and bluffs and deceptions- all of which a mesmer is better suited to handling than the more brute professions.

To go back to the initial question, I don’t believe mesmers hold any particular social class or prestige, but that the profession is inherently more useful, and perhaps even a tradition to, the nobility.

That makes a lot of sense. I guess one would rather a mesmer in a governmental debate than a Warrior.

To elaborate on the title of this topic, I’am wondering how Mesmers are, in Human society. It seems most Mesmers are of a Noble background, and are Female. Its more common to see a noble Mesmer, versus a commoner Mesmer, or even rarer… a Poor Mesmer.

Now I know Magic can be taught but its more of something one is born with so anyone can be a Mesmer. However from a lore perspective and from what we have been shown through-out Guild Wars 2, we see a lot of noble human females as Mesmers, versus male Mesmers. I can only think of one male Mesmer from the human story line and that was the Ringmaster.

From a personality point of view, we know Mesmers are cunning with their minds. Also ( In human society ) Mesmers are highly into fashion, and have expensive taste when it comes to what they are wearing. So maybe that idea alone can also add fuel to the thought that most Human Mesmers are wealthy and Noble?

Iam just wondering why we mostly see Noble, Fashionable, and Female, Mesmers, VS Male, less than Noble, and ( If it counts ) Less fashionable Mesmers, ?

Thanks everyone for your replies. Ill leave this video here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lK0SWR0ksD4

Tyria is huge, the continent that is, but so is the planet. I really wonder what else is out there, in the unknown lands of tyria (the planet)

I guess I can say Malyk, the sylvari from another tree, is one example of what lies in the unknown, of a world that only shows us less than what it truly may hold.

What other races are out there? If only 5 of the main racial cities are near each other on such a huge continent, I’m sure there are Many other beings on the larger part of the continent as well. Even the planet.

It boggles my mind when I see a true world map of tyria, and I am blown away at how little we have been exposed to from gw1 and gw2. I mean that in a good way. I really hope we get to see more.

I’d like to assume that Queen Jenna can defend herself offensively very well if need be. But she prefers to use defensive Mesmer Magic first rather than offensive for reasons stated by Angel. She is Valuable, and with that said, it’s best The Queen uses magic to repel and defend herself first rather than join a fight if her defenders are present.

Ok so this has been on my mind for some time now. Ive seen all the other Professions Trait menu’s, and they all have certain art pertaining to their respected trait line. For example, the Necromancer has a different art representing the Curse trait line vs the Blood Magic trait line. Another example being the Elementalist trait menu art. Which shows different art for each element on their trait menu.

With the Mesmer, all you get are just blotches of purple and pink representing every trait line in the Mesmer menu. its as if someone got bored and lazy and did not decide to make each trait line unique in a artful representation. Illusions trait line for example could have Masquerade mask that are colored in a purple and pink hue with a shatter like effect around the mask. Just my 2 cents. Mesmer is my favorite profession and they are LORE wise, very Fashionable it seems. So why not make our Trait Menu a reflection of that in a sense, instead of boring blotches of pink and purple colors for every trait line.

Thanks,

-Countess Andariel

IGN: Countess Andariel
Role: Scholar/Tester
Server:Tarnished Coast
Play style: PvE, WvW, and PvP
Time: EST I’m usually on all day if I am not busy with RL. However I play almost everyday if I can.

Noah.9654:

Maybe GW2 isn’t the game for you….. dodges bullets

I’m totally kidding. I don’t mind playing the healer role in other games. It makes me feel like their life is in my hands and if they kitten me off, they don’t get healed XD

That being said, Eles and Guards can play a really cool healer support role if speced for it. My guild plays tPvP alot and we always skype while doing it. Whenever a certain Ele friend of mine and I finally get out of a fight for a node, he’ll always use Cone of Cold on me—usually healing me to full HP—while yelling on skype “TAKE MY HEALING” lol. I know its not the same as your standard healing role, but at least we have something :P

I kinda like healing the way it is now. Every class has some form of healing and we don’t have to depend on another class to make sure we don’t die.

Haha don’t worry, I don’t use bullets, I shoot out bolts of healing! Yayyy lol. Any who I don’t look at the elementalist as a healing support type of class, like the way guardian is. Because Eles to me remind me of other mage classes from other games. And those classes were mainly DPS. Not saying the Ele is, but I find the lore with guardian more appealing in terms of playing a support class.

khani.4786:

We will have to agree to disagree. The thing I hate most about traditional trinity type games is having to rely on a “healer” to do things. Heal your dang self is my motto. :P

Guardian is mostly my main and her philosophy is kill it with fire. I’ll provide boons and such to folks, but I will never spec her out to be pure support…feels like such a waste of a guardian to me. I know I don’t do as much damage as a warrior but I love the guardian utilities and abilities. Perhaps you should play an elementalist.

Disclaimer: I love the hack and slash classes. I want to do as much damage as I possibly can and faceroll stuff and take care of myself. Floofy support stuff is not in any way my playstyle.

I understand where you are coming from. I value your opinion! However thats where I must say, I love knowing that my team mates are alive because Im helping them stay alive. In a way its like real life, everyone contributes to something differently than others. some are good at supporting, while others are good at tackling a problem head on. Which is why I love supporting my team mates and keeping them alive. it makes me feel good. Just like it makes you feel good to smack things around, pressing through mobs with your own strength.

P.S: Nothing wrong with FLUFFY stuffs XD

RoseofGilead.8907:

As far as armor goes, check out the Honor of the Waves armor. Lots of cloth.

Gasp!!!! I jus looked it up! It looks perfect! Totally going to get it! Thanks for letting me know!

While Guild Wars 2 is my favorite MMORPG, there are many things I wish would change about the game. Ive been playing since launch, and Ive played every profession, besides Warrior ( Hate heavy armor). Even though the Trinity, is not present within this game, It really doesnt bother me, but I must say I do miss it. Why? I love being a healer, a support type Magic based class. I love supporting those I play with in order to get tasks done. I played a Mesmer for 2 years, and I loved the DPS aspect of that class and some of its support spells. But I still wanted to help players more while getting that self gratification that I was contributing on a larger scale.

Thats when I decided to role a Guardian, it was the first time ever in my life, out of all the MMOs Ive played that I was a Heavy armor based class. However, I dont view Guardian as a big tanky meat shield, with the IQ of a Warrior lol. I view Guardians as Spellswords of sorts, or even Clerics from DnD and I love classes like that. The lore behind Guardians is what drew me to play one, and their idea of supporting through their magic. Guardians are the only class in GW2 that focus on supporting their allies more than doing damage. As I play the class ( Level 51 now ) I find myself enjoying the support aspect of it. It may not be a pure healer type class, but it definitely makes one feel as if they are contributing close to the level of a main healer profession.

So I will always miss being a pure “healer robe wearing priest”, (Trying to find armor that will make me look more mage like as a Guardian ) . I sometimes wish ANET would put in a pure healer class but thats not going to happen. So…. Guardian will have to do, despite my lack of interest in the heavy armor look, and thats not a bad thing, because Iam having a lot of fun helping everyone in PvE.

I demand ANISE’s armor!!! If they release that armor skin, I will ditch my main ( A guardian ) and play my favorite profession once more ( Mesmer)

Wooden Potatoes on YouTube has a interesting theory. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNQNTgqeI2M

Mesmers should have their very own fashion show since they are the most fashionable profession in GW2 Lore. Just saying.

Oh another question. I really like Tomes. When is it best to use them? Courage and wrath

Thanks for the feedback guys! im going to use the Mace/focus and GS combo, im loving the synergy between both weapon sets.

Queen Jenna can very well fight. I take personal interest in the Lore surrounding my favorite profession. Anise and Jenna are one of the most powerful Mesmers we know according to the lore, and both can very well defend themselves in battle using offensive spells.

Hello fellow Guardians,

I am new to the profession, ( mained a Mesmer for 2 years ) and I was wondering what is the go to build(s) for support oriented guardians. I’m only Lvl. 20 and I currently like using a Mace and shield, coupled with a staff as my secondary. I PvPd a lot with my mesmer, but I will not PvP with my guardian, so I am only looking for PvE builds. (I may WvW in the future)

Thanks everyone.

Ok thanks a bunch guys! Ill check it out.

I was wondering after the release of this new patch, if there are any good Mantra builds for PvE? Possibly tPvP/ sPvP. Ive always found Mantra spells to be interesting from a gameplay and lore standpoint.

IGN: Zafina Mindbender
Server: Tarnished Coast
Role: Scholar
Playtime: EST (NA)
PlayStyle: PvE, WvW, tPvP ( I just got my Champion Illusionist Title, and Im happy! lol)

I only have one character in GW2, and thats my Beloved Mesmer. Im a purist, so I dont like playing other professions. I have tried them all besides Warrior, however mesmer is where my heart lies.

So as stated in the title I was wondering how each profession came to use the two types of abilities they have access to.

Mesmer: Why do the Mesmers use Mantras? How did they come to the concept of creating them, and why are they called Mantras in Tyria? ( Mantras in RL are chants or phrases repeated to help one concentrate during meditation. Mantra is strongly affiliated with the Hindu religion. Here is a link that will go in depth on what Mantras are. http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mantra)

Guardian: So why do Guardians have access to these ancient Tomes? Where did the tomes come from? Who were the original creators of these tomes? What knowledge is within the tomes…?
(Tomes to me are also called Grimoires. Which are books filled with magical knowledge and spells. Most grimoires in known history have ancient history to them. Here is a link that goes more in depth of what a Grimoire is. http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grimoire)

NNYinsanenature.5684:

Most likely it’s more NCsoft than ANet regarding the new leveling system and trying to keep new players roped in. Since the publisher has the final say with what goes where in terms of their cash flow.

I wonder if there any statistics to how many new players have been joining GW2 the past few days or even weeks?

Absconditus.6804:

I love the game. It has plenty of things going for it. The design of the world, is spot on brilliant. It’s such a meticulously detailed world. It’s beautiful. The combat is actually fun and engaging, once you unlock everything. It has the premise of allowing you to make a lot of interesting builds. Although sadly it usually boils down to one thing, damage, damage, damage. I personally enjoyed the stories we’ve gotten. They’re not going to win any rewards perhaps, but they have been entertaining me enough to be interested in the next part. Besides a few blunders like the Mordremoth name drop out of nowhere, I’ve enjoyed it all. I enjoy World vs. World, more so than sPvP, since I have more control over my stats. I do wish Borderlands weren’t just one map copy-pasted twice over with a few different names on the locations though. I enjoy general PvE. The game is great in many ways. But it also has several faults and issues. Overall feeling of being rewarded is one. I finished something, and I get Blue and Green items.. hardly a thing that gets my blood pumping.

This is why I voice my opinions at least, why I imagine most of us voice it. We love the game, and would hate to see it misled into its own demise. We want it to be all the more better for gamers, so that more players stick around, recruit more players, and as a result, earns ArenaNet more money, so they in turn can give us even more fun to be had. It’s a cycle that they don’t seem to understand at times. They need the veterans to be happy, or the new players are just going to leave as they realize we’re not. They can make the initial experience as great as they want. If they don’t fix what is causing players to leave as they each the end of the journey, they’re still going to lose players.

I agree with you on every level. A majority of players hate this new patch, and are truly passionate about this game because it can grow to become so good. They jus need to truly listen to the community and use their intuition in order to deliver wonderful results. I wonder what made them, decide to make the leveling experience as it is?

Yup, jus like the title says, iam still very much enjoying the game. The new feature pack does not bother me at all. I have been playing GW2 since Nov 2012, on and off of course. And even though they aren’t really hasty is releasing content that I’d like to see, ( new continents and new class etc…) gW2 is the only MMO where IMO, I feel iam part of a living breathing world. No other game offers me exploration like GW2 does and on top of that, I really take my time leveling a new character. This new patch makes me feel more rewarded when I get to a new level. I never liked the idea of obtaining all the wep skills within 5 levels. That concept felt cheap for me. This new concept I love. It also helps that I like to Role Play my characters, so it makes gameplay even more thrilling. I look forward to what the future holds. I play on the Tarnished Coast server, and I will be making a new character all over again. I have no alts. Iam starting with a blank clean slate. I cannot wait.

P.S: The only major complaint I have is the lack of a trinity. I know ANET wanted to offer something unique but all they created was a game where every profession only has one option…. To DPS. Even though there are conditions, and support builds for certain professions. I still feel as if every class really is not that unique. I hope they add something new to fix this. Who knows.

IGN: Countess Andariel
Server:Tarnished Coast (NA)
Playstyle: PvP, PvE, WvW.
Playtime: EST
Role: Scholar

Would love to learn more about my favorite class.

Well we only know that Kasmeer is a member. I also have a theory that The Collective works in secret among the inhabitants of the continent of Tyria. I also want to pay attention to the title in quotes, “GREAT and GORGEOUS Mesmer Collective”….. I think it would be safe to assume this Organization, is made up of the Human race. Not to call, Charr, or Asura ugly lol, but I think it would be safe to assume if they have the likes of Kasmeer, then the rest of the members possibly could also be attractive humans.. maybeee norn or sylvari?…