6:18 am, November 23, 2014
http://massively.joystiq.com/2014/11/21/the-daily-grind-do-special-currencies-in-mmos-annoy-you/#comments
A nice thread on in-game currencies.
Personally, they irritate me. The gam [..]
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7:18 am, September 13, 2014
To celebrate the recent addition of finishers to the account Wardrobe, were holding a weekend sale! From now until 11:59 PM PDT (06:59 UTC) on Sunday, September 14, you can pick up all of our permanen [..]
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7:18 pm, September 4, 2014
As part of the upcoming feature pack for Guild Wars 2, well be shipping a change thats been a long time in the making: a brand-new Trading Post! Weve put a lot of work into it to str [..]
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7:18 pm, July 31, 2014
Within less than a month it will have been two years since GW2 released. What do you expect or would like ANet to do?
Considering the patch tuesdays fall onto 12th and 26th, I assume we'll get the Dr [..]
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7:18 pm, July 10, 2014
Hello Tyria,
Joshua “Grouch” Davis here, Competitive Events Manager at ArenaNet. Its my privilege to announce that at this years gamescom, well be partnering with our friends at [..]
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7:18 am, May 14, 2014
Were happy to announce that weve reached another major milestone for Guild Wars 2: the game officially launches in China on May 15 at 10:18 a.m. Beijing time! A massive event in Beij [..]
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7:18 pm, May 13, 2014
Today were happy to announce that weve reached another major milestone for Guild Wars 2: the game has officially launched in China. A massive event in Beijing today marked the moment [..]
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9:16 pm, April 8, 2014
Im proud to present you with this weeks newest offerings from the Black Lion Trading Company! Were bringing you three beautiful miniature birds for your collection and a drum that will revolutioni [..]
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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 [..]
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3:16 pm, April 2, 2014
Were down to the last major feature to announce in our upcoming April 15 Feature Pack, and its a pretty huge one: were making it easier to play with your friends on every PvE map, regardless of home w [..]
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8:16 pm, March 27, 2014
We’re using the April 2014 Feature Pack as an opportunity to introduce some improvements that we’re really excited for: account-bound World XP and ascended and legendary gear! We w [..]
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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
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2:16 pm, March 25, 2014
With the new Wardrobe system changing the way you interact with your gear’s appearance, we felt that this was the perfect time to introduce some updates to the dye system. In the April 2014 [..]
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2:16 pm, March 20, 2014
ArenaNet is excited to announce our first release that focuses exclusively on in-game features: the April 2014 Feature Pack, which hits Guild Wars 2 on April 15!
“Betwee [..]
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2:16 pm, March 20, 2014
Hello there! I’m Roy Cronacher, and as a game designer for ArenaNet, I’m excited to tell you about upcoming changes to the trait system. These changes focus on improving the ease o [..]
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8:16 am, March 19, 2014
I know how absurd that sounds, and there was a time not long ago I would have been among the first to dismiss it. This morning in fact. But things that have happened and been said as of this newest pa [..]
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2:16 pm, January 31, 2014
Well, this is the kind of 'ban' I am talking about. I actually wrote a thread about this in reddit, but I'm not going to lie - it went terrible. The backstory is that I accidentally failed to enter [..]
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8:16 am, January 31, 2014
So I asked a bit about leveling and read a bit about leveling in various places and the word "grind" comes up. I can understand grind in relation to repetition; once you play a game you've p [..]
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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 [..]
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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 [..]
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2:16 am, November 28, 2013
The Guild Wars 2 Great MMO Migration has begun, and new citizens from all over are being welcomed to Tyria!
How can you, as a current citizen of Tyria, help the effort? Welcome in n [..]
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6:59 pm, October 19, 2013
... or just give us a legendary without the hassle of appealing a ban.
They have people reviewing each case for botting bans, but they miss the obvious, like how I was making no money. I farmed the s [..]
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10:04 pm, October 18, 2013
When you're at the character select screen in GW2, there are points being collected in the upper right. What are they for? For each of the beta weekends the in-game store was completely hosed for me, [..]
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3:35 pm, October 18, 2013
Is it just me getting bothered by the fact that you can't jump and use spells? It's so troublesome that it's actually making it harder for me to PvP.
Why it's not possible is beyond me, is this an in [..]
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11:04 pm, October 11, 2013
So, my buddy, ignorantly, used the same e-mail/password combo on a few other sites that he had in-game. He's not very computer-literate, which is why I'm asking on this.
In contact [..]
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12:00 pm, October 10, 2013
For a limited time, Guild Wars 2 Digital Deluxe Edition is an extra $15 off the sale price. Youll receive a wide range of helpful in-game bonus items such as the Mistfire Wolf Elite Skill and the Gol [..]
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5:12 am, October 10, 2013
This was posted on FB a couple of hours ago. I didn't see any threads about it so I figured I would post it. https://www.facebook...ars2?ref=stream
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We will be conducting a st [..]
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3:20 pm, October 7, 2013
To anyone who's feeling bored, I bring this challenge:
The Immortal
The goal of this challenge is not to die once during the game & fulfilling the conditions bellow.
Rules:
1. Level 80
2. 100% [..]
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11:13 pm, October 5, 2013
Has anyone started a builds template library or list? I am talking about something highly detailed, right down to upgrades, runes and trait lines. I am just wonde [..]
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6:56 pm, October 5, 2013
Greetings, I am from Hong Kong with an gw1 account in past.
In 2006, GW1 sales in Taiwan, NCTaiwan take care all players from Taiwan and Hong Kong.
Player in Taiwan / Hong Kong with have no choose, [..]
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4:50 pm, October 5, 2013
Hi guys, Im testing the waters to start developing a dungeon finder app, possibly for android/ios platforms if people use their phones while gaming nearby.
I also thought a Chrome/ firefox Extension [..]
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2:40 pm, October 5, 2013
so I logged in and wanted to go buy some shoelaces for my character with my karma I got. then I looked at the top fork and thought ok thats a cool fork. then I looked down and saw the other fork! as y [..]
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3:23 am, October 5, 2013
Hello I am Soulgage, the Founder and Leader of WarCry on Blackgate
I am looking to have my current website design and graphics changed. As I do not have the skills to do so myself, I am here askin [..]
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3:08 am, October 5, 2013
Hi all,
I'm a fan of traditional rpgs like morrowind, skyrim (don't like oblivion), gothic serial, risen, the witcher, baldurs gate, fallout, neverwinter nights, dragon age, kingdoms of amalur, etc. I [..]
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7:18 am, October 4, 2013
Well, its been almost 3 days now. After playing game since release, i been always an example to follow. Always reporting for botting, or gold sell spamming in every case did apply.
I been a fellow gu [..]
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6:17 am, October 4, 2013
Mine is the Canyon Spider.
Don't get me wrong, I don't have a problem with most spiders. Infact I love big black jumping spiders and will try to get them to jump into my hands so [..]
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9:54 am, October 3, 2013
I'm a noted alt-aholic in games like these, and I'm trying to avoid getting mired too much in fiddling around with different characters. In the 4-5 months I played WAR, I never got [..]
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7:08 pm, October 2, 2013
Two of my guild-mates bumped into each other in-game, and one made a jokey comment in guild chat about the others *****, and they started to do the /dance emote. Next thing we know she finds herself w [..]
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10:24 am, October 2, 2013
(Thought of plastering this into The Courtyard, but then I decided for TA because I'd love to also hear from the folks that do not observe it and I think placing it here might be a better way to reach [..]
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6:16 am, October 2, 2013
This is more intended for ArenaNet employees to read. I know they read these forums and I'm hoping they will see this, think about it, and maybe even respond to it. It is also open for discussion from [..]
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6:15 am, October 2, 2013
To preface this, let me say that I'm not trying to say "QQ I'm quitting". GW2 is still fun.
Now, on to the conspiracy theory. If you don't feel like reading a wall of text, there's a tl;dr [..]
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5:01 am, October 2, 2013
Hey GW community.
Originally I posted this puzzle in our VexX guild forums but since someone (well done Udderdog) solved it I am now opening it up to the general public.
Everything you need to know [..]
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1:40 am, October 2, 2013
Status of appeal changed to waiting and a message that was attached:
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Hello,
In the coming hours, we will be restoring account access to those who were suspended for exploiting the bugged vendo [..]
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12:22 am, October 2, 2013
- The Problem -
I've been playing an engineer and am currently experimenting with the grenade kit... I love the playstyle that it provides, but in order to throw grenades where I actually want them t [..]
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12:19 am, October 2, 2013
The following email was sent to me the reasons why are included in the email's contents.Basically i recieved a free DDE upgrade code, because my entire head start was wasted stuck in server transfer l [..]
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12:03 am, October 2, 2013
Hello everyone, I am uZu, and I am overly pissed @ Anet's costumer service.
As a start, I must say that I enjoy GW2 a lot and I think it is an amazing game, however, it's costumer care/support (even i [..]
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9:31 pm, October 1, 2013
This is more intended for ArenaNet employees to read. I know they read these forums and I'm hoping they will see this, think about it, and maybe even respond to it. It is also open for discussion from [..]
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8:22 pm, October 1, 2013
I recall in many social network updates RB and others said they play GW2 themselves, as in: they actually live and breathe the concepts of MMOs so much that they try to spend as much time as possible [..]
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8:15 pm, October 1, 2013
Soo... I've never actually written any sort of forum post like this, so here goes!
I hail from the Henge of Denravi server and found that we were lacking a central community hub. Sure, we have a stro [..]
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3:46 pm, October 1, 2013
Was just on facebook home screen and Arenanet posted (I am paraphrasing):
Stress test in 15mins 9:10PDT to 10:10PDT. They took down the message when I went to their page...Edit: 10 mins for the stres [..]
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10:55 am, October 1, 2013
For a limited time, Guild Wars 2 Digital Deluxe Edition is an extra $15 off the sale price. Youll receive a wide range of helpful in-game bonus items such as the Mistfire Wolf Elite Skill and the Gol [..]
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10:55 am, October 1, 2013
NCSoft and ArenaNet made available 30 codes that we can give away to the Guild Wars 2 community. These codes will unlock a special in-game t-shirt with GW2 logo. Giveaway will last for 7 days and you [..]
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9:20 am, October 1, 2013
Help us reach 1 million Likes on Facebook and earn some juicy in-game rewards for yourself and your fellow players!
If we reach our goal of 1,000,000 Likes on Facebook before the end of July, everybo [..]
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9:16 am, October 1, 2013
Please explain something to me... Essentially I want a max stat Ascalonian armor. Does it mean I need to get all the tokens needed to buy it from the merchant PLUS craft the set myself (to be able to [..]
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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 [..]
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5:54 am, October 1, 2013
Hello all,
The music that plays in our games is one of the major features that determines our ability to connect ourselves into the world and to relate better with our characters.
I decided, with my [..]
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3:37 am, October 1, 2013
Hi! Im Rubi Bayer, ArenaNets Social Media Coordinator. The Guild Wars 2 social media outlets are a big part of our interaction with all of you, so Id like to talk a bit about what yo [..]
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3:29 am, October 1, 2013
I've seen people mentioning all sorts of things that might be of use for the upcoming in-game Halloween event, from Sugar Pumpkins to Walnuts to spooky mini pets. Now there's a reddit post saying that [..]
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1:32 am, October 1, 2013
I'm at work and I wanted to get this out quick so I apologize if its been brought up elsewhere. Redirect if it has.
I quit playing GW2 for about 4 or 5 months, only really popping in to play the sup [..]
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1:28 am, October 1, 2013
I use wikis as the resource of choice for video games. I've stopped looking at Gamefaqs and random sites for information about Diablo 2 and Runescape from back in the day. Guildwiki was an introductio [..]
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1:18 am, October 1, 2013
So I searched. Couldn't find anything.
I looked up official responses from ANet and a GM said it was bannable, but Gaile, herself, says that the GM isn't exactly correct. She can't give it a direct O [..]
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11:54 pm, September 30, 2013
Hello guys,
I am not posting on behalf of a guild, but rather in hopes to get a wvw group that plays anytime between 7pm -12pm GMT (8PM - 1am EST/9pm - 2am CST) and sometimes later. I have a small g [..]
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10:25 pm, September 30, 2013
Rare mystery Wintersday boxes will have a chance to drop throughout the world. They will also be available in the consumable category of the Gem Store. They will contain gifts available in-game, plus [..]
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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 [..]
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8:52 pm, September 30, 2013
Yesterday ArenaNet had a launch event across the USA for Guild Wars 2. I know a few people wanted to see what the "Special In-game item" is. Well here it is
This was a last minute thin [..]
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6:36 pm, September 30, 2013
Love the game, but as most say, people go to forums only to complain. I have a few MINOR complaints, and thought it wasn't much to complain about, but... then I keep running into t [..]
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5:11 pm, September 30, 2013
Hey everyone! Since the Shadow of the Mad King starts today, I thought it'd be a great idea to put together one big compilation of all the cool stuff that's happening this week.
So if you've made s [..]
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5:01 pm, September 30, 2013
https://www.guildwar...res-and-beyond/
QuoteGreetings Heroes of Tyria,
Last weekend we released our free Lost Shores mini-expansion, which introduced a new level 80 map, a brand new PvP map, over 40 [..]
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4:44 pm, September 30, 2013
Junk rares have jumped to about 2s and junk masterworks to nearly 5s, and I am pretty sure the reason it didn't happen a couple days ago was because everyone was waiting to see just how bad the salvag [..]
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4:28 pm, September 30, 2013
So now that a few legendaries have been completed, I decided to look into what kind of fiendish requirements these things require.
Let me add that I expected some severe requirements...
After a curso [..]
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2:40 pm, September 30, 2013
Hi, everyone. Last week we announced our Guild Wars 2 First Anniversary Bash, which takes place at the Renaissance Hotel on Saturday, August 31 during PAX Prime weekend.
That [..]
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1:29 pm, September 30, 2013
Hello guys,
I have been a fierce critic from GW2, both on these Forum and I tried to send numerous suggestion tickets and posts on the official forums as well, but apparently ArenaNet doesn't like th [..]
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1:25 pm, September 30, 2013
Hi, my name is ChuyDog. I like GW2. I play the game at least three hours a day and have logged almost 1000 hours. I still enjoy playing the gam [..]
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12:36 pm, September 30, 2013
First off, were there an actual LFG section or were I not required to actually go ahead and set up a webaite for the guild section, I'd post in there.
Arah Explorable. It's hard as hell and effecti [..]
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11:25 am, September 30, 2013
So Anet just posted this one their Facebook page:
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If you are attending gamescom from the 15th to 19th of August, why not drop by our booth in Hall 8, enjoy a drink, have a c
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11:03 am, September 30, 2013
If you ever saw huge amounts of gold linking in the chat by your guild members / people in the /map chat, you know that gold linking in gw2 is possible
So, I wasted my time doing a little research in [..]
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9:42 am, September 30, 2013
As the title says currently trying to find new friends to play with. Cause having no one to play with is kinda boring lol. Also starting up a guild for anyone who wants to help lead it. I don't mind t [..]
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9:03 am, September 30, 2013
Buyer beware on GW2. Is this the start of the f***-all customer service attributed to free subscription?
[START]
Dear ArenaNet,
I made a purchase at the gemstore for a Witches Outfit available duri [..]
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8:19 am, September 30, 2013
Ok, so I've already posted this on a couple other forums - but I'm so happy with the results I need to let my fellow Kiwis/Aussies/Pacific Rim peeps know what's up.
I was getting a pretty good connec [..]
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6:23 am, September 30, 2013
TOPIC ALSO GOES FOR PRE PURCHASE ITEMS
A day or two after headstart I used my tome of influence for my guild, due to guild bugs the game swallowed my tome of influence and gave 0, no influence to my [..]
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5:39 am, September 30, 2013
I remember in the BWE's, if you needed help with a personal story quest people would be willing to try to help. Now, when I desperately ask for help, people just ignore my plee and say "LFM Arah [..]
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4:58 am, September 30, 2013
http://www.gw2db.com/items/71367-vassars-band
http://www.gw2db.com/items/71357-ralenas-band
The in-game link says 50 vitality, 50 toughness, 71 condition damage. So far so good.&am [..]
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4:37 am, September 30, 2013
100 gems shot up to 2g24s within the last few hours.
First: what is going on? I knew the makeover kits were popular, but this is crazy.
Second: &nb [..]
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2:45 am, September 30, 2013
General Questions
Will there be a subscription fee?
No. There is no monthly subscription fee. Once your purchase the box or a game key, you are free to play as much as you want.
Will there be micro [..]
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2:26 am, September 30, 2013
So, first off, I'm not sure if what I'm doing is against GW2guru policy (or against GuildWars policy), so let me know if I'm violating anything or in the wrong thread, but:
I have extra GW2 ingame-it [..]
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