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 11, 2014
The battle in the Silverwastes continues, and we have everything you need to make your journey more enjoyable! Save your strength and have a golem cut down your trees, scare your foes with glowing [..]
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6:18 am, November 1, 2014
Now through 11:59 p.m. PDT Saturday, November 1, were slashing the price on everything you need to change your looks. Take 35% off of the Shadow Assassin, Cook, and Pirates Outfits, plus all of our Fu [..]
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7:18 am, October 22, 2014
Even though the Black Lion Trading Company started celebrating Halloween early, we’re not out of festival goodies yet! Read on to learn about this week’s new offerings, plus li [..]
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7:18 pm, October 17, 2014
After four weeks of intense fighting, filled with hard-fought victories and heart-wrenching losses, the WvW Fall Tournament finally came to an end with six worlds claiming the right to call themselves [..]
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7:18 pm, October 11, 2014
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMT8fuKlvrM
Enjoy
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7:18 pm, October 1, 2014
Last week’s Points of Interest livestream was live from Eurogamer Expo in London, where Rubi was joined by Elisabeth Kerstein. They took a look at one of the things about Guild Wars 2 that [..]
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7:18 pm, September 25, 2014
This week the Points of Interest livestream is exceptionally live from Eurogamer Expo in London! Rubi will be joined by Elisabeth Kerstein. They will take a look at one of the things about Guild War [..]
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7:18 am, September 22, 2014
..and when I come back everything has changed.
What the **** happened to Guild Wars 2 when I was gone?
Its not even fun anymore. My little sis when and bought Gw2 and I tried to play with her but seri [..]
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7:18 am, September 10, 2014
The September 2014 Feature Pack is live! Log in now to enjoy new feature updates Guild Wars 2! You can read about all the features on our feature pack release page and visit our foru [..]
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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 1, 2014
The Gates of Maguuma release begins today, and we here at the Black Lion Trading Company have the perfect items to send you on your way in style! Log in while the release is live to unlock free, p [..]
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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 am, June 11, 2014
With the Festival of the Four Winds going on in the Labyrinthine Cliffs, now is a good time for Tyrians everywhere to relax, enjoy themselves, and indulge in some frivolity. To help with your merr [..]
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7:18 am, June 10, 2014
Were pleased to announce that from June 17 onward, youll be able to buy custom arenas with gold instead of gems!
We have always seen custom Arenas as an important tool for bringing the PvP community [..]
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7:18 pm, May 28, 2014
Were happy to announce that the first episode of Living World Season 2 will kick off on July 1! The Festival of the Four Winds will continue until that date, so enjoy the festivities while they& [..]
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7:18 pm, May 27, 2014
The Festival of the Four Winds is in full swing, and what better way to celebrate than with a new outfit? Treat yourself to the new Ancestral Outfit so you look your best as you enjoy the festivit [..]
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12:32 am, May 21, 2014
THE ZEPHYRITES HAVE RETURNED TO HONOR THEIR FRIENDSHIP WITH THE CITY OF LION'S ARCH! IN A SHOW OF GOOD FAITH, THEY ARE DONATING MATERIALS TO SUPPORT THE LION'S ARCH RELIEF EFFORT AND RAISE MORALE.
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7:18 am, May 13, 2014
Hi, I'm a fairly casual player and just wanted to make a suggestion. Overall, I really enjoy how GW2 is free to play and has regular updated content. I really like the previous April patch in that it [..]
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1:36 am, April 30, 2014
This video will show you how simple it is to jump inside a Edge Of The Mists farm and start racking in the gold, karma, exp/WvW exp, WvW achievements, badges of honor, champ bags and more. I made this [..]
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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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9:16 pm, April 9, 2014
The Foostival event, originally held in 2013 in Paris, was created by fans, for fans, to bring many different Guild Wars 2 communities together. Last years Foostival was a success, a [..]
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9:16 pm, April 2, 2014
Forked from here. Quoted for context.
Mordakai, on 02 April 2014 - 02:40 PM, said:So, Raspberry brings probably the most controversial aspect of GW2 up: buying a [..]
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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 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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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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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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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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8:16 pm, March 18, 2014
hey all,
was checking out the official Forums when I came across a post where lead me to the Atlas. Once there I was the intro Video of Aftermath. I thought it was kinda cool, so I wanted to link it [..]
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8:16 pm, March 11, 2014
Hey thar!
With the first Living World season at an end, and just an epilogue patch to come, GuildMag's asking you for your views on the first Living World story arc! We're collecting the community's [..]
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2:16 pm, February 23, 2014
Self-explanatory title.
For me:
1. NEW Enemies. Surely, we got several new factions in Season 1 (Molten and Toxic alliance, Aetherblades) but these somehow felt more recycled than new. The only real [..]
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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 [..]
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2:16 pm, February 11, 2014
Enjoy the finer side of life with this weeks offerings from the Black Lion Trading Company!
NewBox of Chocolates!
Unwrap the Box of Chocolates, our newest Costume Brawl [..]
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8:16 pm, January 23, 2014
Interview:
http://www.gamerzines.com/mmo/sacred-destroyed-pondering-guild.html
The point that were making is this Guild Wars Living Story is finally beginning to pay off and over the next four rel [..]
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8:16 am, January 23, 2014
Hello,
I'm working on my first character in GW2 and I've reached the part in the storyline where I'm required to group. I've found many threads complaining about it so I'm not here [..]
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8:16 pm, January 15, 2014
Please enjoy the video.
In my personal opion I think this gives us an idea for the future of the game.
Still they are kinda vague but atleast we got something out of it.
now I want my cape
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8:16 am, January 7, 2014
We play the game so the real question is "Why?" and this topic is to delve into the more than "Just to **** time" type answers.
I do for instance enjoy the fact that they did at [..]
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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 [..]
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8:16 pm, December 16, 2013
The Great MMO Migration Contest has ended! Thank you to everyone who participated. Well be welcoming the winners of the contest to Tyria with a free copy of Guild Wars 2 soon via ema [..]
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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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2:16 am, December 10, 2013
I enjoy role playing in Divinity's Reach. I would like to know if someone has found a house that can be accessed (outside from the home instance). I would like to find this to use it as my house in ro [..]
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2:16 am, December 4, 2013
Wintersday is just around the corner! The air is getting crisper, Lions Arch will soon be decorated you know, I and my fellow Black Lion Trading Company representatives are so excited, we think i [..]
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8:16 pm, November 30, 2013
Hey all.
I'm a supporter of fractals, I enjoyed them immensly prior to the patch, as it seemed the only truly challenging pve content (L40 and above only).
However, the recent changes has left me di [..]
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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 20, 2013
Haven't seen a state of the game video or stream in a while..... Any idea why? I enjoyed seeing guru and arena net discuss builds/classes/traits. What do you guys think? What happen [..]
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10:36 am, November 19, 2013
I've come to the conclusion that people only drop the "grind" bomb when the content itself is not intrinsically fun. When people aren't enjoying doing X content for Y item, they complain abo [..]
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2:53 am, October 30, 2013
Just something i thought was important. Events with champions like the cyclops need to give item drops or chests. I enjoy killing the cyclops and it takes a decent sized group and some time to do. I d [..]
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2:16 am, October 28, 2013
So it's been a year and the lag has gotten worse (understatement) not better. With the introduction of WvW leagues the lag has hit extrodinary levels.
We all know it's there, we've [..]
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11:43 pm, October 26, 2013
Ok so to start I'm still an active player on GW2.
I haven't played a load of MMOs but of the ones I've played I really like it. I like the little bit of grind that there is in the game and I like to [..]
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9:16 pm, October 23, 2013
Title says it all.
Why can the costmes(Witch is awesome for a necro btw) look so cool yet we have so many armors sharing the same skins? EX. All 'Named' Armor should not all look the same, it takes i [..]
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2:46 am, October 23, 2013
Hello! I'm a local lurker here, usually posting for my podcast/lorecast that can be found here - http://www.guildwars2guru.com/topic/34901-lorecast/
However, shameless advertising isn't why I'm here [..]
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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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3:28 am, October 18, 2013
It lacks that wow factor that MMOs like WoW and ever quest gave me sure events are cool the first few times but it gets old. Jump puzzles dont give me a sense of acomplishment. It feels like it is lac [..]
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11:34 pm, October 17, 2013
One Long Term Goal vs. Multiple Short Term Goals: What keeps you attached to a game like GW2?
While playing GW2 for last 7 months and remembering what kept me playing GW1 for 7 years, this thought al [..]
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12:11 pm, October 17, 2013
So i've been playing GW2 for about a month or so after its release and i really enjoy playing it and haven't really stopped ever since I got it. But recently I've come to notice that i'm really gettin [..]
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1:48 am, October 16, 2013
First let me state that I am not crying or whining about the game. I love this game. I love anything Guild Wars. So before you make a smart comment about something I say, just remember that it will be [..]
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9:16 pm, October 15, 2013
Halloween has returned to Tyria, along with the Mad Kingbut a new menace has emerged to threaten both the Mad Realm and our world! Magister Tassi needs your help to keep everyone alive long enough to [..]
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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 [..]
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3:22 am, October 14, 2013
1. GW2 is a solo game.
While the game has group content or groping makes the content more enjoyable, in it's core, GW2 is a solo game. When you buy GW2, you are buying a game that you will solo with t [..]
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6:52 am, October 13, 2013
Pre-Purchase with 3-Day Headstart: Everyone who pre-purchased Guild Wars 2 will enjoy three full days of Headstart Access. The three-day Headstart Access will officially begin at 0:00 AM Pacific time [..]
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5:55 pm, October 12, 2013
I'll try and make this short...
I'm not gonna lie; I rushed to level 80 with my first toon (female human mesmer), blasted through the story and a good chunk of PvE content, excluding all but three du [..]
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10:38 am, October 12, 2013
Path 1 of SE is the new one they have completely broken. It's near impossible with out getting an exploit perfect. Try and do it the normal way? You have no chance.
Honestly, people actually start to [..]
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4:32 pm, October 10, 2013
A big part of this game for me is running around looking at the world which is really quite beautiful. I get a bit bored doing heart events and stuff like that but I like looking around at my surround [..]
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1:41 pm, October 10, 2013
Recently just tried to run CM. Seemed to be more mindless than I remember, spending more time looking at the map to respawn than actually fighting and having fun.
I hear they beefe [..]
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8:29 am, October 10, 2013
I'm a bit disappointed in there only being 3 storylines, kind of makes it boring for altoholics. I was hoping that playing a different race would give a different storyline with eac [..]
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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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6:06 am, October 10, 2013
I didnt even play the last BWE because every time I tried to port somewhere or walk through a portal it would be on a perpetual loading screen which eventually had to be hard crashed and then a re log [..]
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6:03 am, October 10, 2013
Had a blast doing this puzzle with the guild, me and a friend talking its pretty funny.
enjoy
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3:14 am, October 9, 2013
As with most forums for most games the whining complaining minority tend to be the most vocal. Therefore I wanted to create a thread to say how much I had enjoyed the game, to say thank you and to giv [..]
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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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3:09 pm, October 8, 2013
How dare I say such a thing. Kinda long rant here.
But really, there are 2 forms of PvP for a non-hardcore player like me: random sPvP and WvW.
Both of them, both of them feel like zergfests. And I' [..]
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11:07 am, October 8, 2013
This got me thinking. People call me a troll and disagree with me because I want holy trinity. mounts, raid, and most importantly "build wars".
People [..]
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9:23 pm, October 7, 2013
So I have been playing this game with my wife and buddies for the past few weeks, and through playing with them it has been an enjoyable experience; this however is starting to feel like it's coming t [..]
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7:59 pm, October 7, 2013
I'm going to try and make this short. I am one of those people who enjoys games where, if I run into a rough spot at a certain point in an RPG game, I can level up a bit and go back and attempt the di [..]
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6:54 pm, October 7, 2013
This is not ment to be a whining or complaining threat. I am as the title says a casual player enjoying games such as LoL since you can jump in and play whenever you want mostly because it is abaut sk [..]
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4:54 pm, October 7, 2013
I'm having a hard time understanding why Guild Wars 2 uses a leveling system. You can PvP in WvW or sPvP from level 1. However the game restricts much of the content of the world PvE unless you level [..]
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9:16 am, October 7, 2013
Am I the only one who's never found the GW2 dungeons interesting or fun? My only reasoning would be my immense time spent raiding in Hard Modes in WoW. I think GW2 is a far superior game in the long r [..]
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6:11 am, October 7, 2013
So, this is a question I have after just hitting 80 awhile ago. (and reaching max level in mAny other mmos). Once I hit max level I literally feel "relaxed." I feel like I no longer have a w [..]
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1:11 am, October 7, 2013
So I've noticed that only two classes can wield hammers and maces, while the rest of the weapons are enjoyed by at least 3, sometimes as many as 5 or so.
If Anet were to extend the hammer and mace to [..]
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10:10 pm, October 6, 2013
The personal story ended up being one of those GW2 features that managed to massively reduce my enjoyment of the game. And it's not the story's writing, rewards or something similar - it's the way it' [..]
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9:11 am, October 6, 2013
Charr have a decent variety of furr patterns and colors you can choose from.
But the problem I encountered myself is that 90% of the time you won't be seeing it ingame.
I just created a charr that mi [..]
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5:18 am, October 6, 2013
This is one of the reasons why I enjoyed PvE in Guild Wars 1 a lot more, and that's because mobs were spaced into 4-6 tightly knit groups of different professions, as opposed to having a bunch of mobs [..]
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3:42 am, October 6, 2013
I am looking for a late night crew to hand out with to basically do anything, map exploration, wvw, storymode help, dungeons, etc, I just enjoy playing with groups. Typically between 10CST - 3CST, I a [..]
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3:07 am, October 6, 2013
This is just me voicing my opinion after reading so many posts about people leaving and lower player number etc. To be honest i really love Guild Wars 2, I'm ex GW1 and the way GW2 plays is perfect fo [..]
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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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9:16 pm, October 5, 2013
1. I enjoy tanks(or controllers-but more specifically big tough mc gruff that can't be hurt). Seeing how GW 2 is more dodge focused, how would I make tough character(I Like feeling safe)?
2. I also e [..]
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2:24 pm, October 5, 2013
FYI. This is not a post about the cost of precursors. It is a general discussion about the reality of obtaining a Legendary weapon.
I have been debating if I rea [..]
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12:27 pm, October 5, 2013
So I've just realised (maybe the horse has well bolted but still) that for 100% map completion, you need to do the WvW zones too... at least I think that's right?
This seems like such a stupid idea, [..]
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11:45 am, October 5, 2013
After having traveled throughout Tyria, encountering many dynamic events, I would have to say that I really enjoy the siege dynamic events - particularly when you overtake an enemy camp or defend a lo [..]
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7:57 am, October 5, 2013
With GW2 moving so far away from the standard MMORPG format of End Game (a good move in my opinion), how will this affect "standard guild activities"?
By "Standard&q [..]
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4:17 am, October 5, 2013
Merry Christmas to all good folk out there. Enjoy yourself !
Also, I wanted to say that I am enjoying GW 2 immensely. Love my Norn Ranger, Ele and War(<3 <3 <3). Can't believe [..]
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11:04 pm, October 4, 2013
Not sure if this has been shown, but pretty funny.
enjoy.
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10:01 pm, October 4, 2013
I've been playing a mesmer and my brother just started one and is really enjoying it so far. I rerolled to play a different race and am wondering from BOTH a PvE and PvP standpoint what would go bette [..]
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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 [..]
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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 [..]
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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 [..]
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3:16 pm, October 4, 2013
Hey guys !
So I'd like to talk with you on the PvP of Guild Wars 2. But also on the gameplay in general, the design on general of Guild Wars 2, sPvP and Esports.
(It will get more specific to GvGs an [..]
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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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2:40 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 [..]
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