Guild Wars 2

Wanze.8410:

moiraine.2753:

YesYesYesYesYesYes!!!!!
Why those rings can’t be salvaged is beyond my understanding…

Because they dont want to imbalance the economy.

Well, it depends on what one would get after salvaging those.
I also support the (old) idea of having the option to put 4 ascended rings into the Mystic Forge to get another ring or something else.

Noticed this one, too. If I remember correctly, I got out on my Guardian using Leap of Faith. Similar skills might also work, given you have the possibility to use them…

Roaming is commonly used regarding WvW, but you’re looking for a build for “regular” PvE open world content, right? Well, here’s a bit of advice from me:
- Since you took Elemental Attunement with you, you gain swiftness every time you attune to Air. Given that you also have Fresh Air, you can accumulate a good amount of swiftness between an in fights → no need for Windborne Dagger in my opinion.
- This gives you new trait options. Since you have a 42%+ crit chance, i recommend Renewing Stamina for extra vigor. → This also comes in handy for another (imo better) Grandmaster trait, Evasive Arcana.

This thread is golden.
And now throw cotton balls at me, because I’m going to play Mesmer and have fun nonetheless.

For some reason, this thread makes me incredibly sad.

As an Asura player, I wouldn’t know if those Bookahs are actually making fun of my physical properties.

Since I like the shamanic theme on my necro pretty much, I decided to share her looks in the forums.

Since one gets ascended materials out bags/containers and chests, I hear “Oh…. shiny!”, “Ahaha – mine, all mine!” and “Sweet, sweet loot” a LOT.
This is really frustrating as I hope for a precursor/something valuable every time I hear those lines – but then it’s just another pile of Bloodstone Dust…

Vol.7601:

Sebbl.2806:

Can’t confirm your observation. Just tested it in Queensdale: Gathered some hostile low level enemies around me, used Purging Flames twice (nothing else) and got some loot.

Last time I tried this was 3 months ago – I’ll try it later today.

Also make sure retaliation wasn’t a factor.

I’m pretty positive I eliminated all sources of damage except Purging Flames, but to be absolutely sure, I just tested it again:
- No traits (resetted)
- No weapons equipped
- No runes with damaging effects
- No food/buffs except the virtues and Signet of Judgement and Signet of Mercy
- Purging Flames as the only damage source

And I still got loot from lvl 4 bandits in Queensdale.

Can’t confirm your observation. Just tested it in Queensdale: Gathered some hostile low level enemies around me, used Purging Flames twice (nothing else) and got some loot.

Xyonon.3987:

Does it really have to be? I mean it wouldn’t affect PvP or WvW at all, but simply “fixing” some issues the mesmer has in PvE with it’s illusions. It’s obviously a buff, but that’s what we need imo right now. I would let it be where it is.

Also isn’t that trait at Inspiration 5/15?? xD

In fact, protection – let alone invulnerability – would greatly affect WvW in zerg situations, where phantasms like iZerker mostly die in a kittenload of AoEs before they can do any damage.
Vengeful Images is an adept inspiration trait. Switching it with the master trait Phantasmal Healing (after a buff) would be totally fine in my eyes.

The heal triggers when you prepare a mantra, not when you activate it. Cf. http://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Restorative_Mantras

The Prestige is a blast finisher.

About the random field idea: What about making it a (grandmaster) trait? Something like: Ether Distortion – “The type of your combo fields changes randomly every second they last.”

But personally, I feel it’s sufficient as it is. Ethereal fields are strong.

nagymbear.5280:

Sebbl.2806:

I noticed this some weeks ago and also today: When I play Thief in WvW, none of my armor is being damaged after dying and respawning.
This occured only with this class so far, and also multiple times. Couldn’t find out what triggers it, though (stealth/no stealth/shadowsteps/steal…?).

Did you have the outmanned buff? That has been changed a few patches back so you don’t get gear damage when you have it.

Oh, this could indeed explain it. Gotta look out for it next time, thanks.

I noticed this some weeks ago and also today: When I play Thief in WvW, none of my armor is being damaged after dying and respawning.
This occured only with this class so far, and also multiple times. Couldn’t find out what triggers it, though (stealth/no stealth/shadowsteps/steal…?).

I’m perfectly fine with the shortbow – it’s viable and fun to use in my opinion.
Haven’t played it before the “nerf”, though.

Elidath.5679:

I think the OP was referring to that, seeing the title of the thread.

And, in fact, we already do summon illusionnary weapons. Just that it is phantasm that wield them

Don’t forget Mirror Blade. (;

A very special case, but worth mentioning in my opinion since it’s bugging me:

In the Urban Battlegrounds Fractal, the trait Deceptive Evasion (Dueling X) simply doesn’t work. Yes, I tried it several times and in battle mode. Is it because of the Charr models?

Morrigan.2809:

“this will not end well”
grrrrrr makes me grind my teeth.

Absolutely.
This (thread) won’t end well.

Curae.1837:

That just looks awesome! Now I wanna go try it too…
And…. ermh… Aren’t the dredge like… blind? … They’ll never know what hit them….

At least they’ll feel it.

Mufflo.1725

This is outrageous!
How can you even allow such display of racism, unauthorized violence and not show any pity towards the poor dregde? How dare you even encourage it? This is despicable, and I will report it to United Nations Of Tyrias discrimination department immidiately. You are in for quite a lawsuit young boy!

Dear sir,

please take a closer look at the official FAQ. Allow me to point out:

Q: Why are you doing this?
A: Because it’s fun. And the dredge like it, too.

Of course, you should be asking for the Dredge’s approval first. But you’ll rarely get a negative answer. They just love sports.
It’s not been mentioned in this thread before, because we (the inventors) thought this to be something taken for granted and common knowledge.

Anyway, we apologize for this inconvenient misunderstanding.

Sincerely,
Sebbl.2806

Welcome, dear heroes of Tyria!

Got tired of saving the world?
Got some knockback skills with you?
Try the new, awesome trend sport in your free time:

DREDGEBALL

How to play:
- Be a class with nice knockbacks, Guardian for example.
- Find some people who want to play with you.
- Get some dredge as a ball, preferably long-range attackers.
- Knock them from player to player.
- Finish them.

Playing modes:
- 1v1
- XvX
- Tournaments
- Player who kills the dredge, loses
- …

FAQ:
Q: Why dredge?
A: Because they’re good balls. In addition, Dredgeball sound incredibly awesome.

Q: No rules?
A: Make some yourselves! Take four or more people and sturdy veterans as balls, organize tournaments, play it squash-like with melees against a wall, etc.

Q: Why are you doing this?
A: Because it’s fun. And the dredge like it, too.

Q: Who invented this awesome sport?!
A: BROUGHT TO YOU BY: Sam Hawkens.5918; Sebbl.2806
SPECIAL THANKS: ZliDe.2594

Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19m15-5Rx3s

Images:
http://www.abload.de/img/dredgeball1gjrc3.jpg
http://www.abload.de/img/dredgeball21mooa.jpg
(Sorry for the really bad quality. We know about our need of new computers.)

Now go and have some fun!

Looks like the next chain attack starts right after the prior attack hits the target.
Near target → faster chain?

zetherin.8372:

This is my mesmer. Mesmers of his kind are rare.

Really reminds me of the GW1 Charr chaots. Well designed. (;

Here’s mine: