6:18 am, December 1, 2014
Hey everyone!
I was doing come World Map Completion and I figured I would share with you guys some of the things it is good for and some of the best ways to do it.
I made a youtube video while I was [..]
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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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7:18 pm, September 30, 2014
Whether youre looking for a little extra support in your World vs. World endeavors or trying to show off your fashion sensibilities with a new set of weapons, the Black Lion Trading Company is her [..]
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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 pm, August 29, 2014
Dont forget to sign your team up for the Tournament of Glory, where you and four of your friends can compete for exclusive tournament armor, legendary crafting components, and other prizes. Every team [..]
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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 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 13, 2014
The Guild Wars 2 team, along with Kong Zhong, our publishing partner in China, is proud to announce the Guild Wars 2 World Tournament Series, an international compe [..]
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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 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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7:18 pm, June 28, 2014
Guild Wars 2 simply doesn't click with me, when it comes to universe/lore/whatever and I can't seem to find the reason why.
Thing is, I like fantasy setting, which GW2 certainly has. All the MMOs I'v [..]
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7:18 pm, June 24, 2014
Youve got just one week left to revel in the Festival of the Four Winds, and the Black Lion Trading Company has everything you need to wring every last ounce of enjoyment from each day! Read on to [..]
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7:18 pm, June 16, 2014
With the addition of the third crafting profession slot added to the Trading Post, combined with the Jimmy Carter-era inflation of gold-to-gemstones, it got me to thinking(always a dangerous prospect) [..]
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7:18 am, June 4, 2014
Its a busy week here at the Black Lion Trading Company! From a license to allow you to learn an additional crafting profession on each character to an eye-catching new finisher and returning minia [..]
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3:16 am, April 16, 2014
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We here at the Black Lion Trading Company have been busy preparing to bring some exciting inventory changes online. Were proud to present you with three brand-new armor skins, five f [..]
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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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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 26, 2014
A lot of people are concerned about legendaries no longer being special. A lot of people feel cheated for making 2 of the same legendaries. Here is my proposal that may or may not address the issues:
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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 5, 2014
Hello. I have 81 Laurel and 900 Badge of Honor but I have 4 classes I actively play and i cannot consider any of them as "main". I have Warrior, Thief, Guardian and Elementalist. (Although E [..]
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8:16 pm, March 4, 2014
The tides of battle have changed, my friends! The Lionguard generously equipped by yours truly is working side-by-side with heroes to retake Lions Arch from that evil sylvari and her villainous [..]
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8:16 pm, February 17, 2014
Since the dissolution of karma in dungeons, there are now only three places in which to seriously gain karma:
1. Tequatl
2. lower-level fractals (I think 10 levels below your personal reward yields m [..]
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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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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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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 [..]
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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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8:16 pm, December 17, 2013
Wintersday celebrations begin today! Here at the Black Lion Trading Company, we have everything you need to get into the festive spirit.
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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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6:38 pm, November 28, 2013
This is my outline on how to do this right. Sort off.
1) Month 1: Discontinue MF item creation:
"Rogue Second in Command after Shatterer has started consuming certain kind magic, he is rebelling [..]
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2:16 am, November 27, 2013
If youre looking for something to spice up your wardrobe look no further! This week, the Black Lion Trading Company is proud to present three armor skins that will totally revamp your look. Read [..]
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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 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 [..]
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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 [..]
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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 am, November 5, 2013
A massive, deadly Tower has been revealed in Kessex Hills, built by the new Toxic Alliance of krait and Nightmare Courtiers! This guide will help you get started in the fight against this new threat.
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8:16 pm, October 29, 2013
Marjory Delaqua and Kasmeer Meade have found a way to pierce the veil protecting the krait in Kessex Hills! When the illusion falls, brave heroes need to be nearby to deal with the kraitand whatever i [..]
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9:16 am, October 22, 2013
What are the most important first, second and third ascended weapons to craft (for all-around PvE use).
Elementalist
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Thief
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Engineer
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Guardian
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6:51 pm, October 18, 2013
I'm struggling trying to level beyond 30, I've done 3 x 1-15(17) zones, 2 x 15-25 and 1 x 25-35 which is the gerradan field, I'm now level 32 and personal story is on lvl 33. I've done most of the thi [..]
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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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11:53 am, October 14, 2013
Does anyone have some alt char leveling tips that might be good to apply.
1) Any recently popular areas that I can put in my go to places for dynamic events that are easily repeatable and well populat [..]
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6:49 am, October 13, 2013
When i first saw the predator rifle pictures and the video of the person who first obtained it i fell in love with it- That sci-fi sound and a Purple trail for your bullets, grenades are purple ect. S [..]
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1:04 am, October 13, 2013
So what is there to do if you fancy just hanging out with friends in the game, aside from of course just sitting around and talking? Are their any good RP novelties we can use such as sitting on chair [..]
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12:07 pm, October 12, 2013
Hey guys, have not posted here in a long time, how are things?
Just posting something that has been bugging me when I roam around Tryria.
You ever feel like your proffession does not feel like a prof [..]
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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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6:39 am, October 10, 2013
With all the talk on Guru about speed leveling and rushing to level 80, I would ask who is going to play the game and stop to enjoy the "Roses"?
I plan on taking my time and just playing th [..]
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6:33 am, October 9, 2013
Hello all,
In order to find a profession I wanted to level to 80 (still not 100% sure!) I have a few alts that all have about 5k karma each. Before I delete them I would like to use up their Karma an [..]
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1:28 am, October 9, 2013
Ok so a lot of people have bee vaguely talking about this subject but I though I would narrow it down and offer an actual debate for it rather than mindless whining and criticism.
Ok so in an averag [..]
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8:18 pm, October 8, 2013
I understand I'm going to receive a lot of flac for posting this but I just feel it has to be said. I'm only lvl 12 and already the game is aging quite badly for me. I'm going to try promptly outline [..]
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5:56 am, October 8, 2013
To keep the game semi-fresh I have a new strategy. I basically go farm the Oricalcum spawns Log onto an alt and do a book, log onto another alt and do a heart and maybe discover a few points. Take a b [..]
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1:30 am, October 8, 2013
Hiya all,
Guilds still buggy:
1) My ability to adjust our Guild build queue keeps coming and going.
2) Adding members is a hit/miss
3) Members "representing" status is not displaying correc [..]
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6:18 pm, October 7, 2013
well first off i loved gw1, why? because of the endless pvp combinations. i didn't care for pve, what's the point when you can already get the gear you need for pvp?
that said...
gw2 is the same. wh [..]
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2:10 pm, October 7, 2013
Am I the only one slightly confused by the last (as of this post) 3 Tweets from the GW2 Twitter?
Quote"We learned that no single nation can fight alone and succeed."
"It is time for le [..]
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7:54 am, October 7, 2013
Here's my current situation, I'd appreciate your advice:I have 8 characters of each of the 8 professions, all level 80. Currently all 8 characters are mainly wearing level 80 green [..]
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4:44 am, October 7, 2013
Basically, what I've yet to do:
Dungeons:
- CoE explorable (no one wanting to do that)
- CoF explorable (can't be arsed to do it)
- Arah explorable (from what I've read, it's too hard, long and has a [..]
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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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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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10:53 am, October 6, 2013
So I've been playing for a few days now.
I just uninstalled the game after playing four classes, leveling up to 20 on several of them, and trying out both WvW and structured PvP.
The PvE game is mos [..]
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6:49 am, October 6, 2013
Hi there, I have huge problem with money, I tried farming mets, 2 hours and got only 1 powerful blood, I tried to farm rares and I get maybe. Rare a day, I have around 120-130% MF, I've tried crafting [..]
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6:49 am, October 6, 2013
In an effort to keep the noise down over discussing the various points hit upon by Colin's most recent post, I've taken the time to create different threads in the General Discussion forums to cover t [..]
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4:32 am, October 6, 2013
Has anyone come across any rare-ish loot that has dropped from mobs? I.e. something like the golden phoenix sword from GW1, only farmable from a specific area and not otherwise obtainable through vend [..]
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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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8:57 pm, October 5, 2013
There's a thread on GW2 forum and i want to discuss the same thing on GW2Guru and try to find solutions to make the game world more active.
The Solution: How to resurrect dead zones
Every race has a [..]
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7:02 am, October 5, 2013
Heya-
just wanted to post this to get some thoughts from people about the new looking for group tool we supposedly will be getting soon...
What will happen when people bail out on their group?&n [..]
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5:20 am, October 5, 2013
Also is story important for weapons ( non legendary I cant be fed for that I have a life ) ? Im starting up game again and I want to level my level 30 Ele but she has done 0 story and none of the star [..]
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1:37 am, October 5, 2013
Hello, I am currently looking for a Guild/Team that is interested on a Hardcore Spvp'er I manly play a Mesmer but truly I have theory crafted on every profession. So I can change if needed.
My only d [..]
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8:02 pm, October 4, 2013
Disclaimer: I fully understand that no two players' games can be completely the same, so I also understand that this doesn't plague everyone. The problem is that just because this is not happening to [..]
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3:55 pm, October 4, 2013
I've been playing this game a bit now, sitting at about Lvl. 73(almost 74) and I am rapidly becoming less and less excited to finish it up.
1) The story continues to get worse and less cohesive. Voic [..]
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3:22 pm, October 4, 2013
Please excuse my English.
I am still a low level player with a few questions on my mind. My highest level character is a female norn ranger (38). I also have a [..]
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3:05 pm, October 4, 2013
Ok, before the rage comes in hear me out.
I have been thinking this wayyy before it happened.
Earlier today I was doing TA Runs, got my 180 blooms, took a break and came back online.
I went over to t [..]
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2:57 pm, October 4, 2013
More of a light hearted topic, bit more positive I hope
But is anyone else feeling torn between all the different things to do and different characters?
I feel like I want to be still progressing o [..]
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1:42 pm, October 4, 2013
Hello! Im Isaiah Cartwright, the lead game designer for Guild Wars 2, and I would like to talk to you about some of up upcoming changes to the ways we reward players for participatin [..]
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10:12 am, October 4, 2013
I started playing since the release, leveled my guardian to 80, crafted full exotics, mystic forge weapon. Played a bit WvW, leveled few alts etc. I was doing pretty much anything that there was to do [..]
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7:19 am, October 4, 2013
I want exotic armor on my level 80 guardian.. I think I'm mostly gonna be running builds similar to strife!a anchor build so with mostly berserker stats... I have about 45 gold and maybe another 25 go [..]
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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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6:30 am, October 4, 2013
No, contrary to every other gear-thread, this isn't about ascended gear. It's actually the opposite - this is about tiers below exotic.
I am currently still levelling my warrior. He's around 60. He h [..]
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6:15 am, October 4, 2013
Dealing with the ferocious heat of summer? Still reeling from sky pirate attacks? The Black Lion Trading Company has just the things for you! Celebrate the simple joys in life with our newest offe [..]
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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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1:49 am, October 4, 2013
I'm a social guy, at least in real life. I get bored without someone to mess around with. My friends, however, don't play video games.
I used to be good at making friends. I had a large guild of frie [..]
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1:14 am, October 4, 2013
We all know the kafuffle about gear grind, ascended gear, etc.
We know what's been said, we know what we've seen in game.
We know it's just the start.
So, my question is this:
Does the ascended ge [..]
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12:35 am, October 4, 2013
Playing today ...I think fewer items seem to be dropping.Even... less junk .For a cash starved crafter who's xp is ALWAYS out distancing his crafting...this is not good.I have to spend money for craft [..]
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11:09 pm, October 3, 2013
I posted the text below on the Guild Wars 2 site earlier this evening. I hope that many of you feel the same way and will lend your voice to getting this changed. Happy hunting.
Dear Devs,
I've bee [..]
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10:37 pm, October 3, 2013
Well, i love Guild Wars 2, i have a Female Sylvari Thief at level 16(just turned 16) and now ill go to the nearby 15-25 area in order to continue leveling, which is actually A LOT OF FUN, all these ev [..]
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10:02 pm, October 3, 2013
The Bazaar of the Four Winds is finished, the Zephyrites have signed their deal and flown away and the Queens Jubilee is in full sway! The Black Lion Trading Company is getting into the celebrato [..]
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9:35 pm, October 3, 2013
Early on during Wintersday one of the jewellers recipes could be exploited to gain a lot of ectos through salvaging (craft, regain snowflake and potentially several ecto & repeat). It was pretty w [..]
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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 [..]
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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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5:55 pm, October 3, 2013
Hi guys! So I played this game religiously since the second BWE up until the first part of Flame and Frost. Totaled about 1400 hours played from Launch until then, so I pretty much did it all at the t [..]
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3:38 pm, October 3, 2013
As some of you may have noticed, copper is... overpriced.
This current bubble is caused by high level players on their first character, people who probably sold all their copper to the merchant (lik [..]
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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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2:49 am, October 3, 2013
In this thread we will be discussing the most recent addition of vertical progression to GW2 with the Lost Shores update & what it really means for GW2. This topic has a tendenc [..]
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7:33 pm, October 2, 2013
the last king of orr ....
holy flying pie...
I just saw him and ITS HILARIOUS whoever crafted that character seriously need to redo it. hear his powerful, assertive, kingly, 80 years old voice and l [..]
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5:19 pm, October 2, 2013
hey guys!
So I'm an elemantalist, and what I'm wondering is once you have crafted your first almighty legendary weapon, will it allow you to craft another once?. This is since I will be going for the [..]
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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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3:27 pm, October 2, 2013
Hi, i'm cryslea commander from Gandara,i'm italian then i'm sorry for my bad english.Now I told you how to make gold! This is my first metod and i have make over 31G and the tier 3!(30g) Now...
We n [..]
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2:38 pm, October 2, 2013
Thanks to everyone that gathered this info and posted it on the Internet.
I simply was bookmarking what I find a long the way and I thought I compile them in one post here on GW2GURU.
Armors that do [..]
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12:59 pm, October 2, 2013
ive never done crafting before, but i heard a lot of peopel say you can level by crafting so now im just curious about how to do it. Do i level all my crafting to 400 or specific ones...Also how much [..]
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