6:18 pm, November 21, 2014
Match flow in PvP is affected by everything from team formation and arena queuing to the way players actually enter matches. I’m happy to announce that the process players use to enter PvP a [..]
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6:18 pm, November 21, 2014
On December 5, the top four PvP teams in GuildWars2 will go head-to-head at the World Tournament Series Championship event in Beijing, China, all vying for the lion’s share of the $50,000 pr [..]
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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 [..]
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6:18 pm, November 19, 2014
Hello, Tyrians!
We’re very pleased to announce that on December 2 we will be releasing some major updates to PvP that will enhance and improve a number of areas of the PvP experience.
Matc [..]
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6:18 pm, November 19, 2014
Ok, i`m one of those uber persistant guys who goes beyound 100% when he puts his mind into something.As long time GW player and fan i was in 7th heaven when i heard about GW2 being [..]
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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 [..]
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6:18 pm, November 12, 2014
This week's Blizzcon brought us a panel on D3.
A quick summary:
http://www.diablofan...ouls-panel-live
A few things that stand out and seem very similar to what we are experiencing in GW2 (stole [..]
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6:18 am, November 1, 2014
Hello Tyrians,
A few weeks ago, some of us on the WvW team were chatting about how we can better connect with the community, and we came up with the idea of joining different guilds in different leag [..]
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7:18 pm, October 24, 2014
Only this weekend’s World Tournament Series Invitational Qualifier stands between the top PvP teams in Guild Wars 2 and the Finals event in Beijing, China, where players fr [..]
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7:18 am, September 18, 2014
With the New Player Experience (the NPE), A.Net set out to redistribute the game's progression, in hopes of making the game more appealing. My core issue with this idea is that they focused on a syste [..]
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7:18 pm, September 17, 2014
With the New Player Experience (the NPE), A.Net set out to redistribute the game's progression, in hopes of making the game more appealing. My core issue with this idea is that they focused on a syste [..]
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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 am, September 10, 2014
This week, the Black Lion Trading Company is big on minis! Were introducing two of your favorite forest-dwelling foes and bringing back the Minis 3-Packs Sets 1 and 2 keep reading to learn more.
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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 am, August 29, 2014
I don't feel like they're at all addressing any of the actual needs of the game. New backpacks, a cleaner crafting UI, and new commander colors are all very nice things. But where is precursor craftin [..]
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7:18 pm, August 28, 2014
Hey, folks,
As we continue to grow Guild Wars 2 and plan our next steps for the future of the game, its important we have a solid foundation for all the new players we plan to welcom [..]
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7:18 pm, August 26, 2014
Hello, everybody, Im Isaiah Cartwright, the lead game designer on Guild Wars 2. Im going to be introducing you to three of the changes to Guild Wars 2 coming up in [..]
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7:18 pm, August 18, 2014
Hello, all! Im Karl McLain, one of the game designers here at ArenaNet. Im here to tell you about the direction were going with balance changes in the September 2014 Feature Pack.
For a more specifi [..]
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7:18 pm, August 14, 2014
The September 2014 Feature Pack, which we announced yesterday along with our World Tournament Series, is bringing exciting additions to PvP!
Today, well be talking about two of our additions aimed at [..]
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7:18 pm, July 28, 2014
I was reading posts on the usual Trahearn-hate threads, and one person said "Quality is relative." So I thought, what is good quality in an MMO; and where does GW2 lie in [..]
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9:16 am, April 16, 2014
In the new wardrobe Anet wants us to buy new transmutation charges. But I feel Anet can make plenty of money without these charges.
How? Improve the BLC rewards. [..]
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3:16 am, April 1, 2014
http://massively.joystiq.com/2014/03/28/working-as-intended-what-guild-wars-2-got-right/
Inspired by this. There a lot of things GW2 does wrong, or needs improvement. & [..]
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9:16 pm, March 31, 2014
http://massively.joystiq.com/2014/03/28/working-as-intended-what-guild-wars-2-got-right/
Inspired by this. There a lot of things GW2 does wrong, or needs improvement. & [..]
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8:16 pm, March 28, 2014
Hello again Tyria! There are a lot of great new changes happening in the Mists with rewards, gear, build-making, and more! Its incredibly exciting to finally be able to share with you all of the updat [..]
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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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8:16 pm, March 27, 2014
Were implementing some changes in the upcoming feature patch to the economy and want to tell you about them now. Were excited about what these alterations will mean for the game.
The End of Repair Co [..]
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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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8:16 pm, March 21, 2014
Yesterday we introduced you to some of the upcoming changes to the traits system. Those changes, while exciting, are just one part of the balance updates bundled into the April 2014 Feature Pack! Toda [..]
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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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8:16 pm, February 28, 2014
MODERATOR EDIT: A list of authorized retailers is listed in a later post. All other sources are not to be trusted.
Hello all. After playing the game for 3 months I decided to buy some gems to enhance [..]
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2:16 am, February 27, 2014
First things first,you don't need nor its beneficial to have endurance in real life to play video games.
You needed for sports,driving,fishing,working and maybe even knitting,but no [..]
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2:16 pm, February 13, 2014
I know I have brought this up before but I have a new take on it and was wondering what people think of it.
So friendly fire is when an attack you make damages characters on your own side. Nothing to [..]
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2:16 am, February 13, 2014
https://forum-en.gui...velopment/first
QuoteHey everyone,
For our upcoming CDI projects, we would like to collect your ideas for professions that need balancing. Since there are 8 professions, we wo [..]
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2:16 pm, February 7, 2014
What improvements would you like to see to monster behavior? Would you like them to be faster, to evade more regardless of type ( oozes for instance evade and block naturally ), to have more gimmicks [..]
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8:16 am, February 1, 2014
Edit: Thanks much to Konzacelt for posting this on the official forms for me. Heres the link if you want to follow or partake in the discussion there.
https://forum-en.guildwars2.com/forum/game/gw2/T [..]
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2:16 am, January 31, 2014
On Tuesday, February 4, were releasing the new Edge of the Mists WvW map and major improvement to the queuing system for WvW. Weve been doing some behind-the-scenes work on our systems to provide more [..]
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2:16 am, January 8, 2014
Because I am an insane person and a huge derp, I have decided to end my sabbatical and resume playing GW2 at least for a time. I hope my derpness amuses someone slightly in a parra [..]
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2:16 am, December 19, 2013
Writing for Guild Wars 2 is a hugely collaborative effort, and at times that collaboration transcends the sum of its parts. Sometimes a character takes on a life of its own and we, t [..]
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2:16 am, December 11, 2013
Although the nights are long and dark, folks all over Tyria are in good cheer Wintersday has begun! Snowball fights, festive activities, and (best of all!) toys all help to keep joy alive through the [..]
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8:16 am, December 10, 2013
For the last seven weeks, brave heroes have been going into the Mists to battle for the glory of their world and prove their worlds dominance in WvW Season 1. On Friday, December 6, Season 1 ended and [..]
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2:16 am, November 27, 2013
Ellen Kiel has done it! After being supported by players in her bid for a seat on the Captains Council of Lions Arch, Kiel has made good on her campaign promises specifically, the promise to head up [..]
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2:16 am, November 22, 2013
I recently logged into guildwarsguru.com for the first time in a really long time and looked through my post history there. The only part I was really active was posting pictures of my armors, and wow [..]
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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 [..]
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2:16 pm, October 31, 2013
GW2G is a discussion forum. This means that we expect a certain level of quality in our posts, but it also dictates how we expect our users to act. We try to allow you to discuss all subjects in a non [..]
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3:16 pm, October 18, 2013
Greetings, folks! I’m here to announce an exciting new development in World vs. World!
We are in the process of designing a brand-new map that will let you enjoy WvW while waiting to enter [..]
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9:16 pm, October 17, 2013
By the third night, the mob around Castle Thorn had grown so thick that their bonfires reached the river, making a constellation of pyres that stretched as far as King Oswald Thorn could see.
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3:16 am, October 17, 2013
Source: http://www.guildwars.com/events/tradeshows/gc2007/gcspeech.php
Jeff Strain, one of the three founders of ANet, was asked to make a speech about how to make an MMO. I would like to provide a f [..]
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9:16 pm, October 15, 2013
Edrick was a monster, he brought his family shame
So the locked him in a box, mouth stuffed with candy corn
But now the son has risen to take his fathers name
Beware the Bloody Prince, the son of [..]
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6:01 pm, October 15, 2013
a german fansite posted an interview with isaiah cartwright, discussing some upcoming things. i shortened the article as much as possible. do give the full article a read on:
http://gw2.onlinewel...ca [..]
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1:10 am, October 13, 2013
Can anyone who's played the latest tests please tell me if they've improved on the character generation?
I'd like to make a mid aged, battle worn scarred human, resembling a serious, tired, pissed of [..]
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4:43 pm, October 10, 2013
Now, I know that it won't be any time soon. But this is more of an opinion that I'd like to share and get feedback on more than anything else.
Guild Wars 2 is a very diverse game, simple enough for b [..]
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3:55 pm, October 10, 2013
this idea just hit me, and I presume some of you've already thought about this.
I started thinking about why the hell you should pay for a rank (Commander) and instead earn it with [..]
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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 [..]
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6:30 pm, October 8, 2013
I came here on guru to look at interesting threads but most of them are just...stupid...to read. People need to try to understand the other side before they make a comment. And angry comments are just [..]
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3:10 pm, October 8, 2013
After I completed many dungeons, many routes and many times.
I feel there are many things that should be fix and improve in dungeons.
Sorry, my english is not good.
1. Model - Anet gives me very fa [..]
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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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2:08 pm, October 7, 2013
First of all, let me just say that i stay away from "QQ" threads in general. If you have a suggestion or something constructive to say to improve something in the game you should always repo [..]
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1:39 pm, October 7, 2013
Recently I have seen many people who grow bored of the game. One possibility to improve the current situation is to have more lvl80+ areas.
Unlike guildwars 1, when I reached level 80, there are only [..]
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4:58 am, October 7, 2013
or be as good a game as I thought it would be, or I would like it to be.
The developers/producers behind this game are NOT from the original Guild Wars crew. That is it in a nutshe [..]
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10:46 pm, October 6, 2013
This thread is for everyone who agrees that GW1 was a better game than GW2. If you don't agree, stop reading now please.
The idea here is to build ideas on how to improve GW2 based on gameplay streng [..]
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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 [..]
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11:42 am, October 6, 2013
http://gamasutra.com...nomy_Review.php
QuoteWith the exception of craft materials, the pre-endgame item economy is broken. As an example, I can buy a L39 coat of green (good, better than blue) qualit [..]
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12:03 am, October 6, 2013
I know this topic has come up before, but after trying much of what I've come across, I'm somewhat at a loss so I'm hoping for some good answers here.
I've messed around with a nu [..]
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11:12 pm, October 5, 2013
Hey folks, it’s Chap again! There are a lot of changes coming in this release, and I wanted to explain the thought processes behind some of them. Today I’ll be joined by Karl and R [..]
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3:53 am, October 5, 2013
Let's take combat and general mechanics of GW 2(dodges, self heals, ...) and something to it. I think, and I can see that is general consensus, that GW 2 is too bland. Meh prototype, what can you do.. [..]
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1:20 am, October 5, 2013
I've often heard stories of how GW2 forums could often be overzealous with their moderation and I didn't believe it. Most times people exclude information, painting only their side of the story but th [..]
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9:57 pm, October 4, 2013
First i wanna say there are many things that aren`t right in pve,but there are also many that are amazing,so this is not just another random bashing thread.
I played 500+ hours,and i played since rel [..]
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9:16 pm, October 4, 2013
Does GW2 need the option to turn on damage/healing output for the group/people around you fighting?
I think it does, desperately. I say this because nothing made me want to be a better player than ad [..]
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8:15 pm, October 4, 2013
This post will include spoilers pertaining to the personal storyline, so if you have not completed it yet, and continue to read on, don't complain.
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3:52 pm, October 4, 2013
There are already a lot of threads discuss about the social issue in gw2.
Personally I think it the difficulty.
You can solo your story, explore, farm, and level to 80.
Some new comer already felt bo [..]
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3:48 pm, October 4, 2013
I'm going to make this thread a little different from my other threads. To avoid another "thehotsung" thread where I voice my opinion and make everyone go cucoo for coco p [..]
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3:07 pm, October 4, 2013
QuoteIn November well unveil the first Ascended items. This new rarity type falls between Exotic and Legendary on the spectrum of rarity and has slightly higher stats than Exotics.
Source: https://ww [..]
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2:41 pm, October 4, 2013
I just got my refund for the digital online purchase. Not bashing but the game is just not for me.
Thought I'd save the user and ANet some time by sharing what they sent me as a request for informati [..]
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1:50 pm, October 4, 2013
Please...PLEASE check it out. IMO, this would be an amazing addition to the combat in GW2. No right mouse button holding and combat looks a lot more natural and fluid.
I think it would be worth ANe [..]
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11:20 am, October 4, 2013
The explosive events of the Dragon Bash festival left the Captains Council of Lions Arch with a vacant seat. Lionguard Inspector Ellen Kiel and Black Lion Trader Evon Gnashblade both want to fill that [..]
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10:02 am, October 4, 2013
What would happen if you simply could not run past trash mobs in dungeons? Once they saw/aggro on you, they had to be ****** or they'd pursue you until they ****** you?
Good, bad o [..]
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8:49 am, October 4, 2013
Hey people, I've came here to get some advise from people that are actively playing GW2 who have reached max level/done the main quests.
I've yet to play GW2, however I did pre-purchase it, but decide [..]
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5:13 am, October 4, 2013
From the description of Ascended items it looks like a.net has essentially copied the radiance system from LOTRO. If you did not play LOTRO bosses has a stat called dread and if you [..]
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4:02 am, October 4, 2013
So, I went to play today after a somewhat big patch, and I noticed mobs are circle strafing me, dodge rolling and interrupting casts.
I also noticed I am getting level 75-80 drops on all the zones, w [..]
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2:27 am, October 4, 2013
Anet own quote "Were a company of passionate gamers with one mission: to make Guild Wars 2 the best MMORPG ever created."
Since for some, including myself, the game is no where as great as [..]
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9:43 pm, October 3, 2013
I saw this post: http://massively.joystiq.com/2012/12/19/enter-at-your-own-rift-what-do-the-trion-layoffs-mean-for-rift/ in relation to Rift's recent staff redundancies.
However the paragraph that ca [..]
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8:29 pm, October 3, 2013
I appear to be one of many people who had my account hacked in the past couple of days. With the hackers doing the whole email address change switch a roo.
After sending in all the correct informatio [..]
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7:10 pm, October 3, 2013
Divinitys Reach is hosting a magnificent celebration! Her Majesty Queen Jennah of Kryta is commemorating the tenth year of her rule and using the occasion to celebrate the triumph of humanity over the [..]
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5:32 pm, October 3, 2013
I've been trying to defend this game's pvp for some time now and after today, there's not much else I can do anymore. I know there are people, like me, who were expecting this patch [..]
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4:01 pm, October 3, 2013
http://www.ncsoft.net/global/ir/earnings.aspx
Contrary to the fanboy opinion that Guild Wars 2 is doing just fine, thriving, growing and there is nothing wrong with the game, do yourself a favor and [..]
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1:30 pm, October 3, 2013
I haven't done everything in the game by a long shot. I have a level 38 Elementalist, a level 10 Guardian and a level 13 Engineer (well, and a level 1 Mesmer). Bu [..]
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11:56 am, October 3, 2013
Just a quick background on myself. I consider myself the casual gamer that ArenaNet said would especially love this game (MMO Manifesto). I have a PS3. Ive played popular games like Skyrim and Assassi [..]
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8:57 am, October 3, 2013
I was just reading the release notes today and came upon the improvements section
"All weapon and armor skins now have the option to be converted to PvP skins. When activating a skin you will be [..]
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4:39 pm, October 2, 2013
Scribes Note: The following journal page was retrieved, undoubtedly without permission, from the Zephyr Sanctum, and in 1326 it came into the hands of the Durmand Priory. The author remains unidentifi [..]
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4:32 pm, October 2, 2013
Personally hoping for : Dungeon finder.Bigger group sizes for WvW.Removal or improvement of magic find.More legendaries/less good legendaries redesigned.One or two more mapsOne or two more dungeons.At [..]
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11:25 am, October 2, 2013
I started running FotM last week and am having some issues. I seem to be really, really bad at them and could use some tips. I'm running them in PUGs.
Worst one [..]
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10:06 am, October 2, 2013
When I first started playing, I was afraid that there wouldn't be much difference between zones since they were all set in the same 6 regions (Ascalon, Kryta, Orr, Shiverpeaks, Maguuma, & Steamspu [..]
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9:58 am, October 2, 2013
The recent fiasco on Ascended items has prompted me to pop out of lurking, so I typed up a lengthy blurb on the state of progression in Guild Wars 2. Hopefully this can spiral into some meaningful and [..]
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7:30 am, October 2, 2013
Yes there are things that are great about this game. In fact, there are areas of this game that are revolutionary and awesome.
Yet, there are too many areas that make this game seem like it was slapp [..]
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6:18 am, October 2, 2013
I've read a number of posts on these forums; the ascended gear drama, the endless and completely unproductive GW2 versus other games discussions and the more productive what can we do to fix GW2 posts [..]
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1:50 am, October 2, 2013
http://fohtoh.net/lfgs
I have created a website where you can list yourself as looking for group. You should be able to list your character name and say what you are interested in.
I hope it will hel [..]
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1:01 am, October 2, 2013
I am hoping that someone may be able to help me in regard to the FotM dungeon.
As i'm sure all of you have realised from playing it if one of your party members or yourself are unfortunate enough to [..]
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12:26 am, October 2, 2013
How do we craft an online world that feels like it is a truly living world?
For years, MMO developers have been chasing the answer to this question; it’s one of the holy grails of MMO dev [..]
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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 [..]
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