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The thing you’re failing to realize is for every person who hates this, there’s a person who loves it.
I do believe this thread is a clear indication that the numbers tip towards the “we hate this” demographic.
I’m just going to repost this because.. it still holds true 5000+ posts in.
“If you look there are A LOT of repeat posters arguing with eachother, and I’d like to just point out that the complaining usually drowns out the compliments only because the complainers feel compelled to come on to the forums and whine, while the majority of the happy players are more then likely playing the game.”
My thoughts on this topic: there is already a “treadmill” in place you start off with white quality gear and end up (at 80) still getting white level gear aswell as blue yellow and finally orange and purple (or blue… w/e legendary is). If they intended for zero gear progression they would have either;
A.) Made white quality gear “max” and then you would only have to look for gear you like the looks of. (rather boring in my opinion)
B.) Have each “tier” of gear level specific i.e. white is 1-19 blue is 20-39 yellow is 40-59 and then exotic’s/legendary and w/e else would be 60-80 or what have you. Also make each “tier” only drop from those level zones or creatures or whatever…The system that is in place now is, I repeat IS a gear treadmill of sorts, smoothly pulled off so it doesn’t really feel like one but it is. You don’t start off with max armor and thus have to gear yourself up. Sure it doesn’t take long and sure once you’ve maxed your gears you only need to upgrade looks (well until this patch hits…).
I honestly don’t mind a bit of “gear progression” and as they stated IT WILL GIVE THE PEOPLE WHO WERE COMPLAINING THEY HAD NOTHING TO DO, SOMETHING TO DO!
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Yeah. I agree.
Those players who feel “betrayed” should see it like this.
Imagine this:
- Exotic Tier wasn’t released during game launch.
- They implant a new tier called exotic in-between rare and legendary on Nov 15.Isn’t it going to be the same?
There’s no gear treadmill element in this.Anet still live up to it’s promises. You will still able to explore all content with any tier equipments. It’s not like traditional mmo treadmill where you must get gear X to experience content X. In GW2, you’re able to experience 100% of the content.
This this this this this a thousand times this. I salute you, sir, for having the common sense and decency to see this in a rational light instead of reaching for the nearest torch and pitchfork.
This system changes NOTHING for the core mechanics of the game, everyone try looking at it in a different light like this fine upstanding gentleman has.
Everyone does realize it’s only accessories and Back item’s that you can get this month? They are making it very slow, so you have time to get these items before they add more.
What if you aren’t interested in that content but want to do other things that still rely on PvE gear?
Pray tell, what content do you want to do that relies on an extra 5 power? Hm? Exploring? Jumping puzzles?
People are crying about a “treadmill”, this is no treadmill, this is just a single step. A new item grade has been added to the game, and how Anet has it in place, 1-2 of each slot will be added each major patch. i.e. this patch is rings and backs, next patch may be gloves, patch after that may be amulets and boots, etc. So that eventually after 1+ years you can have a full ascended set. The stat bonus versus exotics is negligible at best anyway.
But first and foremost, this is ONE new level of gear. ONE. Probably the ONLY one. So you’re going from exotic → ascended. ONE UPGRADE. You people moaning about a treadmill, there already is a tiny ladder in place. You get to 80, probably all in greens. Then you upgrade to rares. Then you upgrade to exotics. A ladder. BUT OH NO, ARENANET HAS ADDED ANOTHER RUNG TO THAT LADDER. Is one more rung really a big deal? Grow up, many people have been wanting some form of meaningful progression, and not just dress up dollhouse all day. Now those people have a SLIGHT form of progression, and the people that don’t like it, GASP, don’t have to do it. And if you feel you HAVE to do it, oh nooooo you have to work to get a whopping TWO ITEMS.
It’s become harder and harder to find competent groups to do explorables with that don’t disband after one wipe, so I’m looking for a guild that does them. I’m looking for a guild that frequently does dungeons, and not just every once in a while! Do you people exist?!