Guild Wars 2

Seamus is not really that hard at all.

More bosses should be like Triple S.

To me, a lot of the other bosses are not nearly as engaging- and they should be at least on SSS level.

And as a warrior, you can carry a rifle or bow ranged weapon and switch out for the fight. Cannot be bothered to press `?

I have been playing since the jumpstart, and have yet to complete even a fraction of the content available. There are so many different aspects of the game you can get into, it has a lot to keep you busy.

The immediate future looks good, with a new update coming november 15, adding a special event, a new dungeon, map and a beta PVP map to the world. Then Christmas will certainly add more content, and January is rumored to have an update planned as well.

I have never run out of people to group up with or party with or WvW, and when special events are held, the game is absolutely busting with people. It definately will press on for the long haul.

Zaxares.5419:

Well, the timing is at least a bit better for me this time around (6am Monday morning for me), but I agree that it really irks me that it seems Asians/Oceanics will continually get the short end of the stick where these one-time events are concerned.

We get that ANet has to build their events around the periods of highest concurrency. It’s logical. We get it. But can’t you throw us a bone every now and again? If a one-time event takes place during noon US-time, have the next one start at noon Europe time, and the next one at noon Asia-time. It’s hard for us fans from the Eastern half of the world not to feel disgruntled when we’re constantly having to take one for the global fanbase.

What have you missed so far in Guild Wars 2 because of your global location?

A first peak at the cinematic of the Mad King? I do not see that as being a huge disappointment.

Granted, I have not completed all of the dungeons yet, but I agree, the bosses can be hit or miss.

I liked the mini boss Sure Shot Seamus. He had a few decent mechanics and is usually mobile and can switch targets on the fly.

I also liked the bandit Frost. He had a few different attacks and components that made for an interesting fight. He is also mobile.

The centaur boss at the end of the butler path was about the worst I have seen so far. Why doe he stand still the whole fight? I know ive seen other centaurs move around in game, whats wrong with Valruog? Plus the mechanic that allows you to kill him by poking his hooves underwater is pretty lame. If he could be made to charge about the map, he could actually be an interesting boss fight.

Nightmare Tree was a very cool looking boss, but it never downed anyone in any of the fights I have played. Does it even attack?

Another that was ok was the AC ranger ghost, because he moved around and changed his attack style. He was a bit weak, but at least he was interactive.

The ghost king of AC, if I recall correctly, doesn’t that take place on a platform? Maybe he could have a fear attack that has the potential to send you off to your doom? (ala Mad King)

Interactive combat is what makes Guild Wars 2 more entertaining then its competitors. If more of the bosses could incorporate some more/ and more varied mechanics, it could give a lot more replayability to the dungeons. The huge health pools could be tolerable to a degree, if the mechanics of the bosses were more complex.

psy.5437:

For those commenting on that it will be a cinematic go have a read of the post where MK details what times things will kick off in the news section. He specifically states " This will be a onetime only event chain ", a little more specific than a one time event, i doubt cinematics have chains, if it was something like how the h/w one time event cinematic was planned I doubt people would be as miffed as they are now.

Still they are getting miffed when they do not even know what will happen. Just like the Mad King Event, it could be nothing of merit. Pour water on whales? Pick up artifacts washed to shore? Would those things really be a dramatic impact on your game experience?

The devs stated that 1 time events are what stand out in a games history. Stories arise from them, unlike the content that is there for access 24/7. Its true, you remember the things are remarkable, and not repetitive.

Years down the line, when GW3 hits, not many people are going to be going on about how that one time in Orr when the events kept repeating, over and over and over again….

Steele.2784:

can someone post a link to the image of the armor or the source of info that you learned there would be a diving outfit as a reward???

You would have to link directly to their brain. They made it up.

Everyone knows its going to be Voodoo armor.

Light armor is a witch doctormask/grass skirt archtype.

Medium armor has a snake head helmet/leather wrapping armor.

Heavy armor is bamboo based with a tropical wooden carved idol style helmet

I hope it comes with a new vendor. Thats one of the largest draws of running dungeons.

It gives the dungeons lasting appeal, and a goal to work towards in game.

MAD KING Event 1 Time Event!!!!!!!!

Pacific Players Panic, What Will Happen? I’ll Quit if I Cannot Be a Part of the One Time Event!

Event comes, its a brief cinematic. Feel like you missed anything? Probably not.

Queue November One Time Event:

OH NO ILL MISS THE ONE TIME EVENT!!

Its probably another brief cinematic, signalling to players that they can now enter the new instance. You wont miss anything, im sure the cinematic can be viewed on utube again only minutes after it happens live.

I have been playing since release, and justy recently started dabbling in dungeons. I like the reward vendors, they give a nice incentive to try out all the paths of each dungeon run.

The new dungeon is supposed to feature “new mechanics” that are increasingly difficult enemies as you progress, and better rewards. Does that mean playing new dungeons are there intended own reward?

I hope you are adding a new vendor, as that really increases the desirablity of replaying the dungeon.

Someone made a trident or staff. I do not have a link, but you can see it on gamebreaker.tv.

Its probably a good idea to start crafting the Legendary underwaters now, before the price skyrockets when they release the underwater dragon.

They usually through out a patch on mondays. Not always.

People play for hundreds or thousands of hours. And then decide to be hyper critical of core gameplay and content as if you hate and despise? Something compelled them/you to play.

Making a massive half-novel,sweeping non-cohesive post does not really make a clear point. I read things in the first post about Hitler, Osama bin Laden, Mcdonalds, “trinity”, im just spent trying to get to the core of what is the point of the thread.

I think Fellyn is correct, if there is a world size expansion, they will likely divide the completion stats up to each expansion area.

To sell an item, right click it in your inventory, and select sell at trading post.

What you are looking at it the screen that shows what you have listed.

I humored you and listened to your “review” while I was doing some work. Too long of a “review”, not discussing the content of guild wars 2 even 1/2 way through the 45 minute video. I had to stop listening, it was just going on and on. And on.

Can you make a reasonable 5-10 minute video that has a point(s)?

But really don’t, because your just going to say you want a gear grind.

The underwater ship compelled me to take this shot. I wonder if they hit an iceberg?

So we are getting pirateville, with a bunch of seafood combat? I hope the underwater portion is limited, it does not shine as much as the ground based combat.

If the octopus is the “boss”, I do hope we can fight it from platforms or ships using our normal skill bar. In fact, that could open up some fun combat possiblities. Players can or do fight from ships, though the octopus tentacles lash out and grab players to pull them into the water fight.

People already touched on what would provide further incentive to play some of the mini games, in that providing some sort of unique MiniGame Themed reward would attract even more players.

An entire minigame themed costume would definately be appreciated. Or even just a Back Slot Armor Piece- Im sure a lot of people would love carrying around a keg on their characters back!

Maybe a town clothes football jersey that has a graphic of whatever minigame you won. There could be several logo options available based on what level of achievement you have in the minigame for example:

T1 Keg Brawl Jersey: Has KegBrawl Icon, and a logo saying “I got my butt kicked in KegBrawl and all I got was this lousy T shirt!”

T2 Keg Brawl Jersey: Icon, logo saying “Rookie of the Year”

T3 Keg Brawl Jersey: Icon, logo saying “Champion Brawler” or perhaps your name could be featured across the jersey.

Or a simple hat with the MiniGame Logo would suffice (think viking cap for KegBrawl). People love collecting things, and it would incentivize more people to seek out and at least sample more mini game content.

Its easy to see some sort of event made out of the recreation of the Lion. A gather quest chain for components that need to be dropped off to a foreman seems like an excellent option.

It could take place over a week or a few days, with asura of course managing the project.

If you complete the quest chain/deliver the requested materials, then you get some reward- a mini lion pet/statue/hat. Maybe every year the Lion could change in some slight way as it is recreated.

Maybe every year, they have to rebuild it after halloween- it could make for some hilarious dialog as the asura foreman could have lines such as “Not Again!”.

Vote Josh Foreman Nov 6th.

I heard you also made the clock tower, and if so, you are my favorite known GW2 designer.

Keep up the good work, cannot wait to see what else you have in store- I take it you have a hand in the big destruction you hinted at in the above post?

I hope they have all new events. I should think they would, as they have already dated this material and called it 2012: Return of the Mad King.

Im sure there is room for some recycling of content, but hopefully they add more and different content as well. And I should think they will- new skins for sale, and new events to keep the “core” gamers involved and interested.

exotics, greens, black lion goods, skins, potions. All kinds of items.

The tower is the only thing that has been a challenge in the event. Actually, its one of rare aspects of the game that I have not been able to beat yet after attempting a few tries.

And I like that about the tower. Sometimes things are too easy in the game, a few challenges are not going to hurt anyone.

Cloudwalkernz.1328:

This is not a threads about the tower. I just want to know if I need to complete the tower for the holiday title.

I enjoyed the tower but I suck at jumping games. I already spend 4 hours at it and I don’t really need the slipper so I am thinking of giving up.

Can someone please let me know if I need it?

Actually you need to do it for 8 hours to get the holiday title. Youre halfway there.

But really, its not included in the title/achievement realm. Its an extra.

I think it is worse when they state their class, level does count towards how fast the round can go, but who cares what they want- there are plenty of other people who just want to put together a group to give it a go.

“@everythingxen
If this was supposed to be a story encounter, why cant the other story modes be as fun as this one? Because its not to your tastes?

I’ve found the environments in dungeons to be just as immersive as this one… until my group starts discussing how it has become tedious, unfun, and figuring out ways to cheese/bug/exploit/avoid everything just to get it over with.

The Mad King was the only dungeon my guild unanimously enjoyed (even the ones that REALLY REALLY suck at jumping puzzles) and wished it was longer.”

Except if this encounter was repeatable indefinately, you would tire of it as well- excessive repetition can make almost anything stale.

I do like the MK fight, though have not completed all of the dungeons yet to compare entirely.

The aspects of the MK fight that are interesting:

The fight is mobile, and in an open area that allows for good camera positioning. I like the fact that you can be feared off of the platforms as well, it is a fun mechanic.

A dungeon that takes place in an outdoor environment with bridges connecting areas could be made with great effect. A castle storming dungeon, where catapults could knock you off the long approach bridge. Something along those lines.

I look forward to more group challenges. This one was pretty decent.

Components only available from people who horde them and selle them on TP.

We keep whats in our inventory, naturally.

Recipes you bought are yours perptually. You can also still create certain reciepes in the Mystic Forge.

No more scavenger hunt, its only durning the event.

No, they cannot stop the event it is too powerful a force already set in motion, but they do have the power to stop hurricane Sandy.

Such is the power of Arenanet.

kRiza krimos.1637:

Offering solution for non-existing problem is apsurd.
Oh and yea, digging holes and choping wood is hard work, playing game is not hard work you know…

With a tractor and a chainsaw, its not that hard to dig holes or chop wood.

But people will still bemoan over tasks, its the nature of life.

New skins must be made, so chests can contain new prizes, and give veteran players new incentives.

Yes.

It has already been told to not count towards the title.

Speculation is that the Lion that has been decaying will explode or collapse, opening up a new area to explore. So, up probably will not miss much, unless you really like exploding lions.

And if you do, theres always utube

Hmm, looks pretty close. Take a picture of it on your head and I’ll be able to give you a better critique.

:)

One time event-

Everyone that attends gets a free Rare Halloween skin of their choice.

Volomon.9147:

Maybe this is whining I’m not sure, but I feel like I’ve gone far out of my way to endorse GW2. From telling friends about it to buying multiple copies for friends and family. To buying gems when it first came out I purchased $50. This is all in love with the franchise and Anet for doing a great job.

I feel like Anet is going out of it’s way to promote dislike for the game with diminished returns, the constant bugs, and the poor management of the Gem Store in general.
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By in general you mean the 1 thing(the chests) in the Gem Store that is not to your liking?

That is only one aspect of the Gem Store. Its not your favorite, so do not use that aspect. Seems straightforward.

I think they should only hold events when every single player can log on at the same time.

Oh wait, then we would never have events……..

The jumping puzzle is fantastic. Every single piece. The pause that some people are whining about is all part of what makes it a great- taking you off your rythm for a short bit really adds to the challenge.

And running the puzzle with other people is also a great idea- it gives a sense of urgency, and competitiveness. It is fun that some people get distracted by the group. The whole point of a jumping puzzle is that you are really only competing with yourself- if you do not make it, the fault is entirely your own.

The creeping fog death is also great, it is funny seeing people trying for the first time who get sucked in right away. So funny!

Some people cannot handle that aspect of it, but I say bravo on the puzzle.

Its probably an explosion/portal/blackhole, that can only appear once, so that the area is not exploding/opening/vortexing multiple times and ruining immersion- do not worry so much, you can probably view it on you tube for the same effect if you have to miss the event.

Anet stated they run the events at the highest rate of concurancy, which means the time when the most people are on playing at the same time on average.

And they also sent us all emails saying how much they try to screw over pacific players as much as possible- what, you did not get that email? opppsss

Vistal.2906:

TransparentlyOpaque.1824:

Some of these complaining players would never have made it out alive if they were born in the original Nintendo/Super Nintendo era when games were actually challenging.

Try born during atari when the games had 0 ENDINGS!

The jumping puzzle in Pitfall needs to be nerfed!

Some of these complaining players would never have made it out alive if they were born in the original Nintendo/Super Nintendo era when games were actually challenging.

For Anet to “make more money” on strictly selling skins in the cash shop, they would likely have to discontinue the gold to gem exchange. The exchange rate makes for easy access to most of the items in the shop currently.

In the absence of an exchange, How much should a “rare” RMT skin cost? $20? $30? $50? More? I do not see a satisfactory number being agreed upon concurrently with both the developers and the community.

I will admit, I almost punched my monitor, but I had a lot of fun with the puzzle. Still have not finished it, but still I kept playing it because it was fun!

I want more things in game like this, that are a good challenge. Please make bosses like this that wipe out the none dedicated players! So it feels really rewarding when you finally make the kill.

I wonder how silly the rage posters feel that quit or tried to fraud a refund, since all the new content is fantastic. I got 2 exotics in the first 20 minutes! :O

lol, yes, it is fun to get into the new events and explore. The last one was a bit late, so be mindful that deployment could be delayed.

Foronisus.4138:

Acording to the post the patch and act 2 should be now

wrong, you need to check your time zone converter again. noon pst is in ~an hour from now.

Yoshihito.5928:

TransparentlyOpaque.1824:

Yoshihito.5928:

If getting a refund makes them screw me over even more by closing my account, then so be it. The game is okay but not to the point where I will cry over it. I have my choice of many other games to play, this being one of my more recent purchases. So as the saying goes, “It’s no skin off my back.”

How did they “screw you over” in any way?

You took a chance, on an item that was clearly stated to have a chance of appearing, and chance was not in your favor. How much money did you actually spend that you are irrate?

I spent enough to know what a stupid mistake I had made. I wanted to support ArenaNet but I’ve learned my lesson. My refund through the card company has already been initiated and with that said, I might not be around that much longer.

Ok, we will see what happens.

Im guessing you spent $100 or so? Are you an impulse buyer in general, that you know how to get around the policies? Just curious.

Yoshihito.5928:

If getting a refund makes them screw me over even more by closing my account, then so be it. The game is okay but not to the point where I will cry over it. I have my choice of many other games to play, this being one of my more recent purchases. So as the saying goes, “It’s no skin off my back.”

How did they “screw you over” in any way?

You took a chance, on an item that was clearly stated to have a chance of appearing, and chance was not in your favor. How much money did you actually spend that you are irrate?

Yoshihito.5928:

@HauptmannDeutschland – Trust me, I can get my money back. I already know their policies but I have ways around it.

It seems pretty crass to post publicly that you understand the policies, but you are going to attempt to circumvent them through your “ways to get around them”.

Like the guy below me said, let us know how it works out for you in your endeavor.

Since the Mad King Chest update, I have been having some pretty horrible performance. Slow to activate skills, lag, and a good number of disconnects. Is the server overloaded, or has the patch hampered performance?

Friday the 26th at around 11:30pm, just like the event opener !

Nox Aeterna.2965:

TransparentlyOpaque.1824:

Its really just an very short term event. Really nothing in terms of the rest of the games content. Leaving because of one game event seems a bit dramatic.

Patience is needed in these types of games, as they are intended to be around and expanded for years. If you want everything a month and a few weeks into the game, then your expectations are a bit too high.

Conversely, if you had everything you wanted in game right now, what would be the incentive to play?

What i wanted was that short term content , like events had more honest ways to handled.

The clothes or the minis for an example , those are completely fine really. The event should be for fun mostly , while i understand the company should also focus on profit.

The gamble system simple made tons and tons of player grief , over nothing , could have been a very fun event , people already proven they got money to spent. Yet now , many wont anymore.

I dont think things should be handled, they gave us mini “legendary” halloween weapons , hell that is fine , get the halloween stuff now (which is not that hard) and work for it later , you got all the time you want. Same goes for other ingame stuff , the legendaries , dungeon armor and so on.

There are systems to make people work over stuff , i just think they shot their own foot with the system they picked.

Well to late to cry over the spilled milk , i want to see what else i still can get from the event , but like the OP , im not giving them one cent till they stop the chests on events.

As you stated, they have other items and methods to get skins that are obtainable through simply playing the game. Maybe if you cannot get the skin now, at least you can work towards it over time and have it by Christmas or next halloween?