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I started in GW with Factions because I loved the design, music, art, play… basically all of it. I continued playing to 50/50 GWAMM through all GW1 had to offer and pre-purchased the GW2 collectors edition. I have played every beta, every stress test and head start. Yes it was all done on a thief the most Assassin like and last vestige of Cantha GW2 has to offer.
If not for Cantha/Factions I would have never entered Anet’s universe. Please bring back Cantha!
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The dungeon story mode was originally required to progress in personal story line. That was removed during beta to accommodate the people who wanted to play the whole game solo.
I think for continuity of story, player skill progression, and more popularity of story mode dungeons the requirement needs to be reinstated.
Along with that the story mode difficulty level should reflect what the average player of the appropriate level will have for gear. They probably have a couple of greens but mostly blues and whites. Also they will be new to an expanding skill bar and be very short on traits.
Now with those two ideas balancing the story mode more players should come to enjoy dungeons more and learn to play with groups more effectively increasing their overall game enjoyment.
In regards to Explorable mode I think the difficulty is fine. BUT it should be made very clear that they are designed for well coordinated and outfitted groups.
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The quarter staff would be genrely applicable and it would be nice to have a melee two handed weapon.
My recommendation for skills: Guard, Turn, Parry, Spin, and Thrust.
(Left out dodge since that is already in the game)
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