Guild Wars 2

Even if you pay for it, having an “unlock stuff” option for alts is still … not a good thing (to keep things civilized). I personally don’t have a problem with the waypoint costs (and this is coming from a level 80 who has amassed only 4g total) and I’m not at all keen on mounts.

Back to the point, the buying achievements is pointless no matter how you look at it, so we can drop that.

Buying levels and story skipping is also a horrible idea. Again, the point of alts is to experience the game in a different manner. If the sole argument is that someone made an alt and wants to skip everything just to get to the dungeons.. well that’s flawed. They have no experience with that class because they barely used it. It’s a waste of money on their part, anyways, and a waste of time for whatever group they’re playing with. None of these cash shop items should be implemented.

I get your point. Thinking back, I don’t really partake on sieges because I don’t feel that the thief is a profession that is meant to. I have an image of the assassins in Stronghold: Crusader whose purpose was to not siege but scale walls and open gates. Kinda wish that as a thief we had a similar option to take advantage of, but that’s digressing.

I strongly feel that the thief should not be able to match the other profession’s ranges. However, I currently don’t have a counterpoint to the situation you presented. Also, I’m tired. The thing is, a thief with that kind of range would be the ultimate kiting machine. It’s too easy for it to be OP. If it does get implemented, it has to be done so with the utmost care. Again, I really don’t think that the thief requires this kind of range.

Keep it. Sometimes I just run around the map killing things randomly. It’s about the most unproductive thing you can do in the game. MF at least gives me the illusion that I’m getting something out of it. I like my happy little bubble world.

Shadowsteps, evades, stealth…. there are a plethora of ways. Also, don’t fight the front line? Thief isn’t a front line fighter. Try flanking and outmaneuvering.

If you want to stand and mow down their front line, try a different class. The thief is about battlefield positioning and maneuvers. Case in point, when I steal I both stealth and gain swiftness. If I’m still caught out of position, I can shadowstep away, juke back with the same skill, and stealth.

Can you provide a good example when there is no option to maneuver? Not being offensive, nor antagonistic. I apologize if I come off this way, but whenever I played WvW I always had the option to adjust my positioning.

Also, I’m not claiming to be the end-all expert here. It’s just that the thief really shines in maneuverability and positioning, which is why I stated that you have to play to the profession’s strength.

Have to chime in here.

In no way can these suggestions be rationalized. I’m trying desperately to see your point and it’s just not happening. You say that these achievements aren’t actually achievements, just grinding. In a sense, yes, but this would be a gross stretch of rationalization.

To put something in perspective for you, in GW1 I finally earned the Legendary Vanquisher title. This was achieved by going to every area and killing everything. I barely have the time to play and I actually consider that an achievement. Seeing someone else who bought the title only cheapens what I worked for. Same goes for this game. These are achievements because you actually did it. It gives a sense of accomplishment in-game. The fact that I have to explain this is …. disappointing.

Buying levels is also an idiotic thing to allow. The reasoning should be completely obvious and no one should have to explain this.

As one of the more casual players in the game, I feel no need for these kinds of things to be sold. Don’t pretend to speak on behalf of those who don’t have much time to play this game.

In essence, stop being lazy and just play the kitten game….

EDIT: On alts, why would you make an alt only to not play it? If you use this argument, that is basically what you’re saying. You skip out on the actual gameplay, only to….I’m honestly not sure what you would do after skipping the entire game. Alts are made to experience the game in a different manner, fighting with a different style, and even to go through different storylines.

Seriously, I really can’t figure out where you’re going with all this. I really do keep trying, but as you can see with my post I just can’t rationalize what your thought process is…

Thieves do not need a long range option at all. The point of a thief is mobility and hit/run tactics not long-range bombardment (although mashing 2 on the shortbow feels like this). They take out key targets via infiltration (stealth/shadowstepping). If you have problems that can only be fixed by long range weaponry, you’re not playing to the class’s strengths. There are too many ways to dodge, evade, shake off aggro, shadowstep, etc. Thieves don’t just stand and shoot, they are constantly on their toes in an effort to find optimal positioning. 900 range is perfect for this and doesn’t need to be adjusted.

I have a feeling that the ones who were arguing with Bruno have no clue who Sun Tzu is….

I really don’t think that anyone should be able to wear any armor (cosmetically). It takes away from the individuality of these professions. One thing I love about GW1 is the distinct look of each individual profession. No moves should be made to blur the lines between the professions.