I do thu think we a bit stuck with eather centaur or air runes. If they added passive speed to give other rune option it would have to be on the cost of something else.
Other classes don’t need centaur runes or something like that for nice run speed. That’s a huge WvWvW advantage of them, so they use runes that give them combat superiority.
And yes, this applies to WvWvW only, i have no problems (and even a need in run speed, lol) in SPvP.
Other classes don’t have the amazing versatility and ability to spec into practically every style of gameplay.
You want to tank, go for it, check out Pyro’s Immortal build, you want to harass, there are amazing amounts of mobility, invis builds out there, you want to damage, we have that too, did I mention we can perma lock down opponents, burst damage, heal support and the only class that can effectively make a golem mobile and do more damage.I’m happy to lose out on a perma speed boost and keep the versatility and multitude of different ways to play a mesmer. Were not one of these classes that has post after post on their forum about a single build…
Then they nerfed confusion, and suddenly the latest osicat build was all there was…
Anet: Mission Complete.
Disagree, not one Mesmer in AVTR is running Osicat’s build, and yet we still own at WvW. (got some nice vids going up this weekend
I do thu think we a bit stuck with eather centaur or air runes. If they added passive speed to give other rune option it would have to be on the cost of something else.
Other classes don’t need centaur runes or something like that for nice run speed. That’s a huge WvWvW advantage of them, so they use runes that give them combat superiority.
And yes, this applies to WvWvW only, i have no problems (and even a need in run speed, lol) in SPvP.
Other classes don’t have the amazing versatility and ability to spec into practically every style of gameplay.
You want to tank, go for it, check out Pyro’s Immortal build, you want to harass, there are amazing amounts of mobility, invis builds out there, you want to damage, we have that too, did I mention we can perma lock down opponents, burst damage, heal support and the only class that can effectively make a golem mobile and do more damage.
I’m happy to lose out on a perma speed boost and keep the versatility and multitude of different ways to play a mesmer. Were not one of these classes that has post after post on their forum about a single build…
kitten I do not want them touching either trident or spear!! Favourite two weapons in the game.
Quickly, someone mass invis this discussion.
I’ve been told that everything I touch turns to Nerf…. 
Check out the aquafly post for all the builds discussed and I’ll be putting up my version in the Kylia build post as well.
Time to get nerf calls for underwater combat!
Hi!
If your going to go rabid or any other high toughness item set, to be effective in a team environment, I would suggest focusing more on utility, finding out what it is that your team/guild group is lacking, and plugging up that spot. since we are so versatile/specific, we are able to fill in most gaps, and allow the team to synergise more due to this.
Is there an all round build, not really, but that is the nature of the Mesmer, we are a specialist class, and we do better than nearly every other class when we specialize on a particular element of the combat.
Probably not the answer you were hoping for, but perhaps you can investigate what it is that the group you run with is missing and specialize on that
Static bonus sigils don’t stack. So the double paralysation’s a waste. Also, in your video, it’s Distortion grants reflection, not retaliation. This means when you activate distortion, you reflect the projectiles that are hitting you.
Thanks for the feedback! 100% correct with the Distortion, I swear its not because the two words are similar
In regards to the static bonus sigils, with paralysis, we have done testing and did find an increase in the time, so not sure if that is a bug then..?
Either way, as all builds, they are there as a base and allow others to modify and create and thanks for taking the time to watch and check out my builds.
I do ask that when the Podcast comes out, if we can not comment on this post for a few days (to allow all entrants to hear the podcast and not spoil who won
After the podcast being up for a few days I will then post the winner on the forums
As always, feel free to send me a PM if you have anything you would like to hear about
Afew guildies and I came to FA 3 months ago and haven’t looked back. We were in DB (prev DR/GOM w protocol) and once we saw FAs’ wvw community we were home. There is still lots of zerging if you want to wxp train, but it feels more like organised skirmishes with quality pvp n lots of communication between coms/groups. imho the only thing holding FA off tier 1 is our oceanic coverage
Spot on, but our lacking timeslot is SEA not Oceanic, OCeanic we usually hit highest PPT.
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No one in this game has enough control over their “units”, or enough agency over the state of the battlefield and coordination with fellow commanders to enact any deep strategic maneuvers. This is of course assuming they even think about them. If you’re looking for strategy, I’d suggest a different game (maybe Age of Empires II: Forgotten Empires), because you won’t find it here.
I kindly disagree, I’ve now run quite a few of hte Oceanic timeslot nights as the commander running the strategy for the night, the key to be able to do this though is building up the rapport and trust with the other commanders (and of course them building up the rapport and trust with their squads)
There is alot of strategic possibilities in wvw if you look at the battlefiled as the 4 maps and not at the individual map level. (sure there are still strats at the individual map level, but due to the flow of the game your more likely to have a more detailed strat work at the higher 4 map level than at the single map level.
The big problem that I’ve seen for example in NA time, is that there is just too many people commanding, the advantage in Oceanic on my server is that there is 2-6 commanders total running the night, which makes communication easier, and less confusing, and on the flip side also allows for cleaner strategies since your not dealing with as many variables.
Is there possibilities for Strategy in GW2? I say, yes there is. Is it easy to achieve? That really depends on your community and how well you work with the other commanders out there.
Is it frustrating when someone gets Tactics mixed up with Strategy (And the other way around) heck ya :P
p.s. I also do a Commander Podcast, for anyone keen to hear my thoughts
Podcast1
Podcast2
(Podcast 3 Strategy Vs Tactics? sounds like a winner!)
AS you can see by the front page, we have adjusted our youtube. If you are mesmer, and would like to have the Mesmer community see yoru videos or guides please pm myself or email podcasts@sittingonacouch.com with a link to your channel. We would be glad to link to your channel and help bolster the community.
I am trying to convince Kylia to do a Live stream of his wvwwvw conversations, but he is still being stubborn!
I can live stream, but the quality is horrid, thanks to Australian internet its like 8 bit gaming again
Going through all the submissions atm (there were a few!) And expect a podcast with Pyro when we discuss this build and announce the winner
Welcome to Mesmerized, our Mesmer only podcast!
This week our two hosts, Kylia Deprigen and Pyroatheist have no idea what they are doing (what else is new?) and bring you a podcast of whatever comes to mind, with a little help from the official forums Kylia and Pyro manage to address some of the issues plaguing our Mesmer community while coming up with some new ideas for our class.
As always Pyro and Kylia bring you differing thoughts and opinions but ultimately provide you with a podcast that is about and for their favorite class… The Mesmer!
http://sittingonacouch.com/the-gw2-mesmer-podcast-mesmerized-we-dont-know-either/
Has to be one of the funniest episodes yet
Just a quick tip as there are already a bunch of good ones, remember that your TC is more than just a reflect, if your having trouble with distance use the speed boost on it, or force a pull on the ranger/pet to better dictate the fight, TC allows you to really control the positioning of the battlefieldsoso remember that even traited its sometimes more use full as a speed or pull.
I think I can make the AquaFly build. The problem is that my computer is too lame to record.
Now, the build should be made AROUND aquatic fight or DEDICATED to it?
Whichever you prefer, I’ve got a dedicated one
:O
I find pink, purple, fuchsia and butterflies cool!
You could always change the hue on your monitor to make the pink look blue I guess
Scepter wielding Mesmer’s …. ever.
That’s all.
Sound’s like you’ve never watched any of my videos…
Post em, and don’t attach any malware, hack my account, and leave my characters in their underwear.
…
Theres a link to my youtube channel with well over 30 videos in my Sig
p.s. running the most well known mesmer focused guild, we have way to many scepters
does 4x sigil of paralization stack?
Well the two do, after all you only have 2 sigils activated at once
Oh my, fighting over who gets to ‘get me on the couch’. I’m afraid I don’t have a mic and going through some real life stuff atm so I can’t right now. Maybe in the future
Tease! :P Okay, can I ask which of your builds do you think, if a large group mesmers ran in a zerg, would have the most potential for healing and shut-down? What would be good for Kylia to test since he has the access to a coordinated group of mesmers. I was thinking Panacea but passiflora trinkets, etc are painful to get.
Given I’ll probably have to fund the 10+ sets of gear… let’s start with utils and traits first :p
Sorry, I’m just excited! I’ve been thinking about this ever since the patch and it’s killing me! My guild has pretty much stopped running with more than two or three mesmers so I can’t test anything beyond my own game play.
Come join AVTR on FA
If that’s a sincere invite I might have to consider it. Although, I don’t know if AVTR could handle this much exuberance and cosmic fabulosity. It’s infectious… all your mesmers will end up running around with pink princess wands while shouting, “Pain, Agony, Torment”. ha ha! :P
Already do all that! :P well except for maybe the shouting, unles its a Friday night!
Sincere invite Do note that we are predominantly Oceanic, this might effect your desicion. *ponder
Oh my, fighting over who gets to ‘get me on the couch’. I’m afraid I don’t have a mic and going through some real life stuff atm so I can’t right now. Maybe in the future
Tease! :P Okay, can I ask which of your builds do you think, if a large group mesmers ran in a zerg, would have the most potential for healing and shut-down? What would be good for Kylia to test since he has the access to a coordinated group of mesmers. I was thinking Panacea but passiflora trinkets, etc are painful to get.
Given I’ll probably have to fund the 10+ sets of gear… let’s start with utils and traits first :p
Sorry, I’m just excited! I’ve been thinking about this ever since the patch and it’s killing me! My guild has pretty much stopped running with more than two or three mesmers so I can’t test anything beyond my own game play.
Come join AVTR on FA
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-=AquaFly=-
This is a build designed for underwater combat and to skirt the lakes in the Borderlands in WvW. Designed to harass larger groups and take down individuals.
Traits:
10,15,0,25,20
Dom: III
Duel: II
Ins: V,VI
Ill: III,X
Utils:
Heal – Etherfeast
Util: Decoy, iDisenchant, Feedback
Elite: Moa
Items:
Gear: Berserker armor (Valk Accessories)
Weapons: spear and Trident (Berserkers)
Runes: 6 Runes of the Eagle
Sigils: Battle & Perception
Food: Bowl of curry butternut squash soup, master maintenance oil
Video guide coming
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Ok so with the advent of 4 new builds coming out, and being asked over and over why I don’t do a [Build] post, here it is!
List of builds:
Kylia’s Glamour Build – Zerg busting Confusion Build (prepatch)
Synerfusion – Multi support scalable build.
AquaFly – Underwater combat Extrodinare
TriForce – Zerg busting Build (post patch)
Lockdown (1:1) – Combat control build Solo
Lockdown (Group) – Combat control build Group
DnO – TBA
The Challenge – TBA
So I figure I’ll do a short blurb here and then make a post for each of the builds below
More coming, I wanted to set this up and will add in everything over the next few days, and enjoy
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Oh my, fighting over who gets to ‘get me on the couch’. I’m afraid I don’t have a mic and going through some real life stuff atm so I can’t right now. Maybe in the future
Tease! :P Okay, can I ask which of your builds do you think, if a large group mesmers ran in a zerg, would have the most potential for healing and shut-down? What would be good for Kylia to test since he has the access to a coordinated group of mesmers. I was thinking Panacea but passiflora trinkets, etc are painful to get.
Given I’ll probably have to fund the 10+ sets of gear… let’s start with utils and traits first :p
Good show as always, it was really positve and hopeful. I look forward to the next evolution of builds that will open up for us.
Since Kylia has access to a concentrated group of wvw mesmers, I’m wondering if it would be possible to make a request. Some night when you all are bored, maybe you could all try to run a mantra healing support build (along the lines of Fay’s Panacea build)as a large mesmer group? I’m curious how viable it is for a large group zerg situation and would love to see it in action. I’ve been thinking that with 5-10+ mesmers it might net some pretty interesting results. Video footage (good or bad) for analysis would be stellar!
Also isn’t it time to get Fay on the couch?
Might be a challenge for one of our Friday night’s
Ummm the Mantra thing, not the Fay on a couch thing! :p
And yes working on getting Fay on the couch…
Love my hit 5 targets beam.
Good show as always, it was really positve and hopeful. I look forward to the next evolution of builds that will open up for us.
Since Kylia has access to a concentrated group of wvw mesmers, I’m wondering if it would be possible to make a request. Some night when you all are bored, maybe you could all try to run a mantra healing support build (along the lines of Fay’s Panacea build)as a large mesmer group? I’m curious how viable it is for a large group zerg situation and would love to see it in action. I’ve been thinking that with 5-10+ mesmers it might net some pretty interesting results. Video footage (good or bad) for analysis would be stellar!
Also isn’t it time to get Fay on the couch?
Might be a challenge for one of our Friday night’s
I think you should update the title of this topic every time there’s a new podcast.
Something like “[Mesmerized] Updated: 8th May – Seven Mirror” and have the new video at the top of the page under “new” or something.
Refer to my forum topic in my signature to see what I mean. Might help?
GL!
Awesome idea! +1
Hey FA guys like Pickle, I spotted an FA dude hackin ontop of our TCBL gari about 45 min ago. Not saying anything against FA, just thought you guy’s could keep a heads up for him, he was running around like ontop the map of gari or something slowly taking out some siege. Failed to get a screenie, i was moving around trying to get a good shot and fell out the occulus on the roof to my death…as a necro =/ oppsie moment
Will keep eye out for it!