Guild Wars 2

So I have played many, many MMOs in my lifetime and recently decided to check this one out. First of all I have to say I am impressed by the graphics, storyline, immersion and UI. All seem to be pretty refined. Then I finally hit 30 and started getting into the traits system of the game. Finally around level 46 or so, I realized I didn’t actually have any traits except for the 1 that was given to me. Weird I thought, how do I actually get them? So I began clicking on them and it said I could buy it or find it out in the world. Well the level 1 traits are already 10 silver which is honestly a bit to pricey for me to just buy. So I decided to go farm for this one in particular.

It said to kill XYZ in world. Cool. I went out and started hunting but could not find him. Then I went online and found out the only way I can get to him is if I complete some sort of “Meta event chain” which would in turn unlock this dungeon he resides in. Ok…So I finally complete that and take the portal into this mysterious dungeon. I began walking around and realize I am completely lost. I go back to the internet and search this new dungeon and begin reading about it. I find out it has multiple puzzles and is recommended that you take at least 8 people with you to complete. 8 people?!?! Where am I supposed to get that help from for a single trait?? No one is going to waste their time helping one person get a trait. That is absolutely absurd. So I teleported out and logged off. What a waste.

So Anet, this is the answer to the traits system? Requiring hours of work and group content for one person to get a trait? And that was only one trait, I don’t even want to go into the other ones. This has to be fixed. There is no way this is viable. As it stands, I’ll be level 80 and only have the 3 or whatever free traits I am given. That’s it. As a new player, please, please fix this system. You cannot expect new players to search and fight all over the world for every trait. It hinders our abilities. Traits are something that should be a part of your character from the get go, allowing full customization. I love exploring the world and finding every nook and cranny, but am I supposed to find the 50 or whatever traits for my one character out in the open? That cannot be what you wanted. That or the prices for the traits just need to be simply lowered.

Hello all! This is not my first MMO but the first time to venture into Guild Wars 2. I’ve gotta say I am absolutely blown away by the beauty of the game and wish I had jumped in much sooner (waited for Wildstar, which is just abysmal right now). I am currently a level 14 Thief and am playing on the Darkhaven server.

I am interested in a smaller or medium sized guild to play the game with and interact with everyone. I don’t enjoy the large guilds where no one says anything to anyone. I prefer a cozy and friendly guild that leans towards the casual end with whatever sort of end game exist in this game yall so choose. I am 27 so if anyone has a concern for age (just don’t want to get stuck with a bunch of kids). Thanks for looking!

Awesome. Thanks for the in-depth response. Just what I wanted to hear!

So I recently downloaded and began playing the game, and I’ve got to say I’m quite impressed with the beauty of the game. Details, music, the way the interface is set up is all quite fantastic. The world seems so rich and alive. But there is one question I have about this game. At end game, does the game become a pay to play sort of experience or are items, gear, etc. obtainable through actually playing the game? I’m not sure if I am using the terminology correct. I know the game doesn’t have a monthly fee, which I love, but what scares me is once I get to level cap, do I have to pay real currency to obtain to the best gear and weapons?