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Finding the perfect match

6:18 pm, November 20, 2014 Hello, world! My name is Justin O’Dell, and I’m one of the server programmers on the Structured Player vs. Player (sPvP) team. I’m here to talk to you about the upcomin [..] View

The ESL Go4GuildWars2 Cups Are Heating Up

6:18 pm, November 14, 2014 If I had to sum up November’s ESL Go4GuildWars2 Cups in a few words, I’d describe it as entirely unexpected. The November Cup isn’t even half over, and yet we’v [..] View

GW2: Master of Salami Slicing

6:18 pm, November 13, 2014 (Please note that the following post could not be posted on the Official Forums, due to me being banned from creating new threads.  If you'd like to repost this in the official forum [..] View

GW2: a true successor to GW1

7:18 pm, September 16, 2014 Hi, http://www.guildwars...-t10297855.html Those who cannot learn from history are doomed to repeat it. Moderator Note: The post linked talks about how making changes to a game's systems that run c [..] View

Covert Charr Backpack and More in the Gem Store

7:18 pm, August 5, 2014 This week, the Black Lion Trading Company is proud to bring you a new addition to our charr backpack line, savings on a bundle of items with the Tyrian Explorers Knapsack, and your last chance at [..] View

Pay-to-win

3:16 am, April 3, 2014 A lot of the pay-to-win arguments Ive seen lately stink of what I call subjective advantage. It was summed up best in a recent thread I shall link at the end of this post. In a nut shell the purposed [..] View

Introducing the WardrobeSystem

2:16 pm, March 25, 2014 One of the many exciting features coming in the April 2014 Feature Pack is the new Wardrobe, an account-wide system that allows you to collect every skin in the game! Account Wardrobe: The Basics [..] View

Why don't people like Activities?

8:16 am, March 19, 2014 Over the past month or so, I've spent a lot of time playing Sanctum Sprint, making an effort on my own part to see how fast I can finish the race.  In that time, I've witnessed a lot [..] View

Things to do in Lions Arch before the patch

2:16 am, February 18, 2014 Things to do in Lions Arch before the patch QuoteHey everyone, inspired by the various discussions on Guild Wars 2 subreddit, I have decided to make a list of things to do in Lion's Arch before all t [..] View

Why Being Efficient is the Only Thing Left

8:16 am, February 17, 2014 I read the quote below today and it struck a nerve that has been lingering for a while. Why is it that the only real difference in this game between casual and hardcore seems to be efficiency? I know [..] View

After what point would you use real cash instead of in-game gold?

2:16 pm, January 30, 2014 All exchanges have a dual currency system in place however it is easier to pay with real-funds than it would be to play with in-game gold. With this premise what is the exchange rate that would, if yo [..] View

Just one more reason Im growing to hate Arena Net

8:16 pm, January 29, 2014 So Ive spent the last few months raising a new alt with intent of making him my new main. A ranger, my old preferred class in GW1, and Ive been loving it. Of course I need a great new look for him, be [..] View

How seriously do you take GW2?

2:16 pm, January 27, 2014 I am asking in reference to personal gameplay. I am not asking if you like or dislike losing but instead how hard you personally work to develop your skills, rotations, or capabilities in game and whe [..] View

What do you think of the Trait Lines in GW2?

8:16 am, January 18, 2014 A simple question up for discussion; we've talked extensively about gear but most of the impact a person has in game actually comes from traits and getting the skills "just right" so to spea [..] View

The feature only patch and beyond

8:16 pm, January 11, 2014 Just a random little thread I thought Id make. What potential new features would you like to see implemented to GW2 over the next year. Dont worry about being unrealistic or any such, this is just an [..] View

Anyone else miss the trinity?

8:16 pm, December 19, 2013 Hi guys, It's been over 3-4 months since I took a break from GW2. Currently I'm debating on coming back, but I just don't think I have it in me. I have come to realize the main reason that I don't wa [..] View

Which character is your web collector?

8:16 am, December 6, 2013 Mine is my warrior. I lvld 6 characters to 80. Warrior was the first, followed by Ranger, Necro, Guardian, Engi, and finally Thief. The main preference changed from time to time to finally settle on R [..] View

Ascended Berserker Gear over 12% Increase In Effective Power

8:16 pm, November 21, 2013 Using a Sword/Warhorn Warrior Build with traits set at 30/30/0/0/10 on each, there is a 12.6% change in having all Ascended Gear to having all Exotic Gear. Please feel free to use this post as a refe [..] View

Fractals: The source of the problem

8:16 pm, November 19, 2013 Well after looking over these new previews for the next update I found myself immensely underwhelmed, and even bordering on offended. This is primarily because I dont play Fractals, and dislike gettin [..] View

A map, and expansion theorizing

8:16 am, November 18, 2013 So at this stage I'm mostly just the guy who wrote that lore summary once and drops by like once every year to contribute something, probably half-finished, and then leaves because Guild Wars 2 just h [..] View

New, presumably removed (again), leaked update notes

8:16 am, November 18, 2013 So, my previous thread got deleted, and I haven't (yet) been informed why. (Shoutout to you, admins!) Here are the contents of the disputable and controversial upcoming update. I am NOT supporting o [..] View

State of the Dungeon Crowd - Good or Bad?

11:36 am, October 22, 2013 Hello community.  I am an avid dungon runner.  For me, running dungeons is the best thing about the MMORPG genre.  As we all know, there is a fair [..] View

So I made my necromancer a scoundrel, and yet....

7:06 am, October 22, 2013 ...he's so damn soft. This is the definition of a scoundrel: scoun·drel noun 1. an unprincipled, dishonorable person; villain. adjective 2. mean or base in nature; villainous; unprinci [..] View

Game GUI needs an input buffer

3:36 pm, October 18, 2013 right now it's a keymashing nightmare when facing an array of opponents, the GW2 combat experience isn't a tenth as crisp as GW1 was, which was itself firmly in FPS territory at times, but it's made s [..] View

Something will likely get permanently destroyed.

7:33 am, October 18, 2013 https://forum-en.gui...irst#post601067 QuoteI worked way too hard on [the lion statue in Lion's Arch] to throw it away! That would make me cry. [...] Not that we will never permanently destroy anythi [..] View

Limited Skills?

2:27 pm, October 15, 2013 I wasn't sure if other's felt the same way I did on the topic of limited skills. Mind you, when I say skills, I am referring to your skills on the left side of the interface or more commonly - your we [..] View

Looking for server suggestions

3:40 am, October 15, 2013 Our guild is looking for a North American server that focus's on higher level PVE activities.  We would prefer to not be at the mercy of WvW rankings to determine how active the serv [..] View

Borderland Queues....is it just Jade Quarry?

1:11 am, October 15, 2013 So far this is the biggest cloud over my GW2 experience: it takes an extremely long time to get into the Borderlands, we are talking hours here, not 30 minutes. I much preferred the open nature of D [..] View

X-Post Chris Whiteside on "Collaborative Development"

9:16 am, October 9, 2013 From the official forums. QuoteHi All, I would like to thank everyone for their support toward the pioneering work we are doing, as we drive the world of Tyria forward. The passion, and intelligence [..] View

A bit disappointed in ArenaNet

2:25 am, October 7, 2013 Hello there, Even though I owned GW1 and played it a tiny bit, I still consider myself a new GW player. I'm not familiar with ArenaNet but I have to say that with this new patch I feel a bit disappoi [..] View

Is ping a problem currently?

8:39 pm, October 6, 2013 I am curious if other people are experiencing problems in PvP etc with Ping? I am asking because at the moment, the game is downright un-playable in PvP due to my characters incredibly slow reaction [..] View

Anyone else pre-selected their first five characters yet?

6:33 pm, October 5, 2013 So like many I have GW2 fever and spend most of my free time reading, watching, thinking on the subject. I'm an altoholic so I've decided to build characters for each slot available. I haven't like, s [..] View

What are "chests"?

6:09 pm, October 5, 2013 I have seen references to "Chests" several times, but I don't know what this means? Are there some kinds of "treasure chests" you find in the game with stuff in them, or does this [..] View

I Don't Care for Weapon Swapping

10:58 am, October 5, 2013 Okay, let me start out by pointing out that I'm not saying that weapon swapping is a stupid, unneeded mechanic that should be cut from the game. So now that that's clear... In GW1 I was never one to [..] View

Overheard in ...

7:59 am, October 5, 2013 Overheard in Lions Arch Central Plaza: As many times as I've been through the area, I've not heard this before which makes me think it was just recently added, a short converstion between a sylvari a [..] View

I don't do fractals. Where do I go?

5:17 am, October 5, 2013 So here's something constructive. Let's actually see what we can figure out, here. Just out of curiosity. Mod people, if you could be so kind as to add a poll, with each server as an option, I'd appre [..] View

Is Arena.NET pulling a Jeremiah Tenton on Us?

9:58 pm, October 4, 2013 http://www.allprouda...-R-T-U-R-E.html "A golem named BUY-4373, an NPC named Subdirector Blingg, and a jumping puzzle named Under New Management." South Sun Cove waypoints are "Lion& [..] View

Gearing up: PvE VS. PvP

8:24 pm, October 4, 2013 Not caring about stats, it took me ages to figure out that the game contains two system of gearing - the PvE and the PvP one. Since I just focused on stats in PvP, I actually thought that this was GW2 [..] View

Elitist vs. Objective

7:07 pm, October 4, 2013 I'm a fairly experienced dungeon runner.  I probably have enough experience to lord it over others and be an "Elitist," but I generally prefer to not be a total **** to oth [..] View

Gender-Bending - playing as the opposite gender

4:03 pm, October 4, 2013 Hello, folks! Now, I know that there is a thread about this topic (and I am going to read it) but please, hear/read me out. I am conducting a research on gender-bending in GW2 for my Game Culture cl [..] View

"Play for fun" unviable, I'm starting an in-game protest.

3:20 pm, October 4, 2013 Premise I'm one of those who plays the game to have fun; I do not care for treadmills, grinding, farming, and all those brain-dead activities. I like to entertain myself through different, funny activ [..] View

New Underwater Content: Balance Attached, Maybe?

2:40 pm, October 4, 2013 So, I haven't been the most up to date on the November 15th update, but I've heard it referred to as the "Sea of Sorrows" update, talk about beaches, and Anet's little post with some pirate [..] View

Guild Wars 2 Updated Regional Designations FAQ

2:26 pm, October 4, 2013 Anet just updated their FAQ: http://en.support.gu...etail/a_id/9184 Some impt sections: I travel frequently. Will I be able to play Guild Wars 2? Yes. The one-time verification system simply confir [..] View

Why do people want mounts?

2:04 pm, October 4, 2013 In referring to the mounts thread on the official forums, why do some people want mounts so badly? Don't get me wrong, I played WoW for 3 years and I loved my blue proto-drake but why do some people a [..] View

What if the whole Tyria...

2:02 pm, October 4, 2013 ...was actually the endgame? Yes, remember it was the initial idea that the entire world would be the endgame? Let's pretend that tomorrow a new patch blasts GW2 with something like this. Once you ar [..] View

[Video] Guild Wars 2, Nine Months Later

4:33 am, October 4, 2013 It's an hour long, but apparently worth the review.  Made it to the top of the GW2 subreddit, but apparently is getting trolled for knocking the game in YT comments. &nb [..] View

N00bish question: how to defend like a pro?

3:16 am, October 4, 2013 Guild Wars 2 provides lots of ways to defend yourself.  Presumably, every class/build has access to two or more.  I make use of whatever I have on hand, but am neve [..] View

Server with highly active Jelako d/e farmers?

9:58 pm, October 3, 2013 Trying to level an alt and having a sluggish time.  Let me state up front I am not a completionist and I prefer to shove as much time into direct levelling as I can, when levelling [..] View

Christmas Presents

9:43 pm, October 3, 2013 I wish to get some cheap-ish, in game, Christmas presents for a few people in game but am completely stuck for ideas lol. Wondering if anyone here would have any? I guess mini's might be useful/appro [..] View

Snowflake: Just got resolution for my banned account...

7:31 pm, October 3, 2013 They refunded me all my gem purchases. $320 Looks like the book is closed. It's bittersweet for sure. Nice to have the money back but I would have preferred my account to be un-banned. A couple of fr [..] View

GW2's system of multiple currencies.

2:31 pm, October 3, 2013 In GW1, we had a single currency - gold. Pretty much everything (or was it actually everything?) could be purchased with it - either directly (give gold, receive goods) or indirectly (give gold, recei [..] View

Gearing up: PvE VS. PvP.

8:44 am, October 3, 2013 Not caring about stats, it took me ages to figure out that the game contains two system of gearing - the PvE and the PvP one. Since I just focused on stats in PvP, I actually thought that this was GW2 [..] View

Gear vs. Skill: How Will Gamers React To Guild Wars 2 Skillful Progression?

8:07 am, October 3, 2013 A useful and pertinent look at a time not very long ago; this video encapsulates the reasons why many who chose GW2 as their game, did so. Concerning the progression changes I've read numerous argume [..] View

I'd like to be called by my char name in the Storyline

4:29 am, October 3, 2013 I so much dislike being called "Lightbringer" non stop in my personal storyline that I even would change the Order if I could. Ok so I get Lucifer's title as a rank in the Order of Whispers. [..] View

Single vs Multiple Race Factions

1:34 am, October 3, 2013 First of all, what is your take on having all races living in a friendly, co-operational environment? On one hand, it's cool from the world event perspective and whatnot, that everyone can help and w [..] View

looking for dungeon team or people

10:16 pm, October 2, 2013 I'm not sure where this post should belong because i couldn't find the thread to write it on. if there is one please redirect it there. My friend and i are looking for group or people to party with [..] View

Twas the Night Before Patchmas

9:27 pm, October 2, 2013 So what do you hope that Santa O'Brien has for you in his bag of goodies? Edit: Reference link, there was at least the ghost of an intent on a patch tonight. https://forum-en.guildwars2.com/forum/ga [..] View

Just Wondering. . .

8:16 pm, October 2, 2013 now that the game has launched, we've seen that the official GW2 forums have launched as well. my question is: Are the Official GW2 forums worth using?  i see that GW2Guru still ge [..] View

Question to Guild Wars 1 vets

11:28 am, October 2, 2013 Okay, I'm not trying to complain, Guild Wars 2 is a good game, I just want to hear the thoughts of those who loved gw1. I played gw1 for 6 years, it made me into the nerd I am today, and it will go do [..] View

Water combat. Does anyone care?

11:23 am, October 2, 2013 So Anet boasted about their water combat being different than other games. Well it is different. You get different skills in water and there are no breath bar. But is that enough to enjoy water combat [..] View

Faction quests should have been done different.

10:25 am, October 2, 2013 I didn't follow everything about Guild Wars 2 as closely as some of you guys so I don't know if Anet said much about what faction quests would be like?   This is just my opinion as [..] View

Seeking advice; should I quit Guild Wars 2?

10:08 am, October 2, 2013 Preface; the following is born of my own personal opinions, preferences, and principles. It is in no way intended to defame or challenge the views of others, nor to begin an argument or flame war. I s [..] View

My Thoughts On Temp Content.

8:03 am, October 2, 2013 I get the feeling outwith the RNG purchases that the actual in game content is so lacking in actual substance it's only put in as temporary not only to appease Miss Cox but that there is more chance o [..] View

Why we need GvG and how to pull it off.

11:03 pm, October 1, 2013 Wall-o-text INC. Greetings to nerds and noobs alike! When looking at the conversations going around about Guild Wars 2 and it's longevity, many people state PvP is (or should be) the true endgame. I [..] View

[Survey] Are you a PvE or PvP player?

10:12 pm, October 1, 2013 This is a repost of my survey on the official forums. I am trying to expand the audience and reach of this survey. You would help me greatly if you could get your fellow GW2 players on reddit or ingam [..] View

Trying to understand a few things

9:46 pm, October 1, 2013 First, I am sorry for creating a new thread for this, but there are so many floating around that cause me to have these questions I simply couldn't make a response on page "x" of all of them [..] View

Manifesto In Flames - What Can Be Done?

6:49 pm, October 1, 2013 As of Yesterday https://www.guildwar...-ascended-gear/ "This is just the beginning. In November, were only adding the first level of Infusions and Ascended Rings and Back slots, so that leaves [..] View

Help with clipping

6:38 pm, October 1, 2013 Well I'll put this here in TA seeing how I have NO idea where to put it. Right then! Off we go! I made awesome looking Norn that is near the Space Marine size(~3,5m). I also used the "big tough [..] View

That feeling. GW2 topic

4:57 pm, October 1, 2013 also do anyone else have that feeling of something is missing. Have had that feeling since the launch of the game anyone else got this feeling? don't get me wrong i love the game and the world of Tyri [..] View

What is the alternative to RNG?

4:20 pm, October 1, 2013 RNG, I understand = Random Number Generation Which means the game will pick a random number from 1-10 and the loot that drops will depend on which number you got.  For example, getti [..] View

The Jumpdodge: My findings

12:14 pm, October 1, 2013 Hi! TLDR: Yes, it gets your further. What is a jumpdodge? You jump and dodge simultaneously. Advantages: A further jump while in/out of combat. My testing has been for jumping forward only since [..] View

Sell it to me, again...

11:23 am, October 1, 2013 So, I got the game when it released and did a lot of coverage for the game on YouTube and noticed it pretty much exploded  However, for me personally the game really didn't seem to d [..] View

The GW2 Holy Trinity

11:00 am, October 1, 2013 Now, Before you watch this video going over the Guild Wars 2 Holy Trinity please have a look at this here: http://gw2101.gtm.guildwars2.com/en/the-game/combat/healing-*****/ Or if you don't trust the [..] View

Anet should add content, without adding content

10:42 am, October 1, 2013 Warning, the following thread is long as it is not just a "this is what I hate" list but is an explanation of where I feel those lists come from and a look at possible ways to fix the issues [..] View

Today's Patch Nerfed the Malchor's Leap Event Farms

10:24 am, October 1, 2013 https://forum-en.guildwars2.com/forum/game/gw2/What-was-in-today-s-patch ArenaNet tried to play dumb at first, but the locals aren't happy. https://forum-en.guildwars2.com/forum/game/gw2/Why-not-jus [..] View

Favorite Easter Eggs in GW2?

9:33 am, October 1, 2013 I love all the small things they included in this game.  It feels really rewarding when you find them.  I haven't even scratched the surface so I'm sure there are a [..] View

The Lost Shores Grand Finale: A Survivor's Memoire

8:34 am, October 1, 2013 Although there's certainly no shortage of strong opinions to be had about the Lost Shores Event in these fine forums, I figure I might as well share mine -- in the form of a long, drawn-out retrospect [..] View

My Thoughts On Guild Wars 2

8:30 am, October 1, 2013 Warning: Massive Wall of Text Ahead. A 3001 word wall to be exact! I will start out by saying that I have played a wide variety of games over the years, however guild wars was the very first online m [..] View

Exposing the Truth, Past and Present.

6:14 am, October 1, 2013 Purpose:  In effect, what I intend to do is expose ArenaNet of lies, deceit, and otherwise facilitating or spreading  false information for the sole purpose of garn [..] View

Make Guild Wars 2 more like World of Warcraft

6:09 am, October 1, 2013 Whoa there White Knight! Take a moment to read this paragraph before jumping to a conclusion on what this thread is really about! Guild Wars 2 is already like WoW in many ways, and unfortunatley in so [..] View

Some of my suggestions for GW2 so far

5:47 am, October 1, 2013 1. Movable target health frame. it gets in the way of seeing the whole world 2. A target of target frame -> we need this because its not the easiest thing in the world to know when you are be [..] View

Long Run Damage Calculation, Math is Fun!

5:43 am, October 1, 2013 Hi all, Don't know if this has been posted before but I was wanting to figure out how to maximize my raw power stats (before weapon damage, traits, skills and boons/conditions are added which can be [..] View

Thoughts on the Temple of Balthazar event

5:37 am, October 1, 2013 I have recently played my last class to level 80 and am now in the process of map completion. Having been to Orr with 5 chars before this one gave me sufficient insight to say this event has never bee [..] View

Completed My First Dungeon

5:36 am, October 1, 2013 So today, I broke my dungeon cherry with Ascalonian Catacombs Story Mode. So far, when playing GW2, I've been over-leveled for the content as I enjoy exploring. However, this time I wanted to try&am [..] View

Slayer Achievement - Lets Start A List of Dense Population Low Level Areas For Each:

4:54 am, October 1, 2013 Just starting to go through my slayer achievements and figured I would start a thread as I find good locations for mowing through each type. Not much to contribute at this time, but if you know any re [..] View

A Historical Guide to Tyria (Update 3)

2:56 am, October 1, 2013 Hello my fellow explorers! Im currently quite busy with another big map project and I had to update my Guide to Tyria for it as well. What has been added to the new version:KillnSouthsun CoveDierdre' [..] View

What's your opinion on the cutscenes?

1:16 am, October 1, 2013 I really like the style they've chosen for regular conversations between characters. First , it brings back great memories from fire emblem on my gameboy, but more importantly it makes me really focus [..] View

Casual, End Game, Grind, Tilapia, and You: A story of Friends

11:54 pm, September 30, 2013 SEE BOTTOM FOR TLDR. "This game is for casuals, It's too grindy, this Tilapia is too wet". These are the things I see on this forum, and hell, even on the official forums. If you ask anyo [..] View

Few Location Based Loot Drops

11:12 pm, September 30, 2013 Anyone miss the days of going to playing an area is GW1 and hoping to get a storm bow, or a celestial skin or a chaos axe? What about the icy dragon sword that only dropped in the imp caves? Yes, I [..] View

Nudity in Non-Human Races

10:22 pm, September 30, 2013 (This topic contains subject matter which is being posted by a person who uses immature terms, but would prefer if people could take a mature attitude towards it) (Please keep the "But then all t [..] View

GUILD MISSIONS & SMALLER GUILDS = NO LOVE!

10:02 pm, September 30, 2013 Well for those of guilds who can afford the massive cost of unlocking guilds missions congrats im happy for you. But as of today myself and my friends who are over the age of 30 who work 40hrs a week [..] View

COF Path 3: Anyone up for it around 8 PM EST on 12/11/2012?

9:32 pm, September 30, 2013 Looking for people to do COF Path 3 with. I will be pugging my way to dungeon master. This path is challenging but, can be managed with a well coordinated PUG. If you are interested, please PM me here [..] View

Guardian or Mesmer?

7:34 pm, September 30, 2013 Well I'm starting fresh again and am just wondering... Whos better in WVW? What is the playstyle like for each class? Is there any good male armours for mesmers now? Which one looks best with a [..] View

Guild Wars 2 and Fading

7:27 pm, September 30, 2013 No this isn't a rant topic, I would prefer all that garbage and discussion be left to the many threads that plague this open discussion forum. I am here hoping to get some discussion going and hopeful [..] View

What If ......Expansions

5:41 pm, September 30, 2013 What If GW2 expansions have nothing to do with the dragons? so hear me out. the coming event in Nov what if we get to know that Bubbles have emerged from the depths? What If all the other dragons [..] View

So Andrew Macleod Threw His Jughead Crown In On Ascended and Gear Score / Checks

5:27 pm, September 30, 2013 http://www.guildwars2guru.com/arenanet-tracker/topic/245481-ill-be-honest-about-the-gear-and-gearchecks/ The results aren't pretty... QuoteThis is something that existed prior to ascended gear, and [..] View

Gearing up at L80 - a semi comprehensive guide to endgame gearing

4:59 pm, September 30, 2013 Hey everyone, it has being more than a month since GW2 was released and alot of you are probably reached or about to reach L80. I thought this would be a time to release my endgame gearing guide that [..] View

New Content (the current model vs. traditional)

3:52 pm, September 30, 2013 Now that we've reached the point where the game is more or less functional greater than 95% of the time; we have to look at how/when/if additional content is being distributed. What we currently have [..] View

Help to remigrate to GW2

9:53 am, September 30, 2013 Hi, I came back to GW2 since i left it shortly before Halloween. I spend the last 2 days levelling my guardian to lvl 80 and already had a thief on 80. But no gear at all. I also spend some time che [..] View

X Masters "Slayer Achievement" Guide

7:36 am, September 30, 2013 Hello community, Until now I haven't found any really useful thread about the slayer achievement. Four days ago I started getting my slayer achievement on my own... with very nice progress =) Anyway [..] View

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