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 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 8, 2014
This week, we here at the Black Lion Trading Company are all about panache! Weve got a brand-new method of delivering exactly the dye you need, a new pack that lets you save big on convenient and [..]
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9:16 pm, April 20, 2014
Is anyone else having a problem with the new Megaserver set up? I don't know about how it affects WvW; this is from just a World Event PvE view. With world events [..]
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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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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
One of the balance changes coming in the April 2014 Feature Pack is the introduction of ferocity, a brand new stat that will affect your critical damage. Ferocity is being introduced to make bonus cri [..]
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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
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 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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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, 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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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
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 19, 2013
With the release of Fractals, were making several exciting additions and changes to the Fractals of the Mists infinite dungeon. Heres a brief overview of the changes you can expect!
Changes to Fracta [..]
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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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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 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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7:08 am, October 15, 2013
Ok now. After three failed pugs at fractals level 14(!) in a row, i'm done pugging in fractals. Why? Because there are level 1's jumping in there without agony resist, with greens, with no clue wtf th [..]
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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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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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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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10:51 pm, October 5, 2013
Why dont we just start State of the Game with WvW?
If you are an active Guild Wars 2 sPvP player there is a big chance you have heard about our State of the Game stream and if you arent into sPvP t [..]
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6:28 am, October 5, 2013
Daily achievements are very important in game, so current plans to fiddle with it are worrying.
1) Daily achievement provide alternative to rested xp found in other games and were kinda supposed to b [..]
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5:32 pm, October 4, 2013
In the topic about class balance philosophies, one of the things that came up was the notion that something needs to be done to increase the depth, complexity, and longevity of the system. &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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1:34 am, October 3, 2013
First of all, what is your take on having all races living in a friendly, co-operational environment?
On one hand, it's cool from the world event perspective and whatnot, that everyone can help and w [..]
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8:44 pm, October 2, 2013
Why did ANet make it confusing as hell to find out the names of a PvE/PvPs set by giving them overlapping (on different sets) and/or nonfitting and/or different names?
Also, why is ANet so intent on p [..]
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10:08 am, October 2, 2013
Preface; the following is born of my own personal opinions, preferences, and principles. It is in no way intended to defame or challenge the views of others, nor to begin an argument or flame war. I s [..]
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6:53 am, October 2, 2013
TO CONDENSE MY SENTIMENTS:
Good players are not rewarded for overcoming challenges the majority of the games status symbols and cool items are gained from performing an easy task for an inordinate am [..]
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2:55 am, October 2, 2013
So I zoned into a story instance, and when the combat part came up, I found that all my weapon abilities had disappeared. As in they are not there at all. The num [..]
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12:45 am, October 2, 2013
First of all, this is not a flame or troll post and if you have nothing insightful to add, I ask you to simply not reply.
I have put a little over 250 hours in the game now, playing with my old Guild [..]
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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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9:57 pm, October 1, 2013
Why dont we just start State of the Game with WvW or PvE?
If you are an active Guild Wars 2 sPvP player there is a big chance you have heard about Guru State of the Game and if you arent into sPvP [..]
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7:30 pm, October 1, 2013
Can someone give some info about the new 20 slot bags from the Lost Shores and Fractals of the Mist updates?
20 slot bag from the one time event:
http://wiki.guildwar...Karka_Shell_Box
And then thes [..]
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6:41 pm, October 1, 2013
So I have been inspired by Cracked.com
It had an article that talked about the pacifist run done in World of Warcraft and I thought:
"Well is that possible in Guild Wars 2?"
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Day 1 ::
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5:55 pm, October 1, 2013
LIVING WORLDDragon Bash
The Ship’s Council of Lion’s Arch is sponsoring Dragon Bash, a celebration of the Tyrian spirit and resolve to defeat the elder dragons. Bash on dragon pia [..]
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4:49 pm, October 1, 2013
Hello guys!
It seems that the Shaman Reward Medium Armor covers up the shoulder armor portion when it is equipped.
Is this intentional or is this a bug?
Cheers!
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2:34 pm, October 1, 2013
So, as we all know, Arenanet has placed many "gold sinks" into Guild Wars 2 and vastly limited the ability to productively farm, as opposed to how easily possible it was in Guild Wars. Their [..]
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11:07 am, October 1, 2013
I am posting this here because the source article has been removed (the Internet never forgets though), so it's more Rumor Mill than news, I suppose.
Source: http://gw2.game-guid...mike-zadorojny/
T [..]
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10:30 am, October 1, 2013
A ****** at the Dragon Bash has thrown lions Arch into Chaos! The culprits responsible for the mayhem have holed up in their hideout. Inspector Ellen Kiel spearheaded the investigation into the ****** [..]
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9:59 am, October 1, 2013
I (and many others) thought this particular boss battle was lacking something, like for example: a battle. Hop on ship, **** some trash and wait for mahlazor to fire, then pelt dragon with fireballs u [..]
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8:34 am, October 1, 2013
Although there's certainly no shortage of strong opinions to be had about the Lost Shores Event in these fine forums, I figure I might as well share mine -- in the form of a long, drawn-out retrospect [..]
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6:48 am, October 1, 2013
I'll admit, the Fractals have been pretty fun and I'm sure there is some way to make the Ascended gear work in some way down the line. Right now though both the Fractals and Ascended gear are carrying [..]
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5:56 am, October 1, 2013
I played guild wars since just before Factions, its the best online game ive ever played, been waiting for so long for GW2. Its not a bad game, its far better value for money than most games,  [..]
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5:36 am, October 1, 2013
So today, I broke my dungeon cherry with Ascalonian Catacombs Story Mode.
So far, when playing GW2, I've been over-leveled for the content as I enjoy exploring. However, this time I wanted to try&am [..]
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5:25 am, October 1, 2013
So I don't see anyone talking about it but the gloves slot on the equipment panel has one of those show/hide check boxes now, so you can hide your gloves. Kind of cool, just noticed [..]
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3:51 am, October 1, 2013
Hi Guildwars2guru users out there, I got a problem of mine that I'm worried about, back within a week after the release of GW2, I managed to hit Lvl 80 with my Mesmer and I suddenly became interested [..]
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2:17 am, October 1, 2013
Hello, let me introduce myself. I'm Tomus, and I really want Arrah armor for my Necromancer. But its is hard to get it. I am in czech guild where is no one do Arah runs sometimes. Is there any guild/p [..]
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1:03 am, October 1, 2013
Did anyone else started to notice that Anet hasn't added any ascended gear to the game with toughness/power/precision stats?
For some this might not be a problem, but I would like to see knight stats [..]
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12:42 am, October 1, 2013
The issue has been fixed in that the vendors have been disabled for further use, so this is in no way a means to distribute knowledge of said exploit.
Some people have some time ago found another fa [..]
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12:37 am, October 1, 2013
Two candidates, war hero Ellen Kiel and Black Lion trader Evon Gnashblade, are trying to secure a trade agreement with the Zephyr Sanctum but neither of them can seal the deal without your support! T [..]
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12:35 am, October 1, 2013
***** is easy. In Guild Wars 2 ***** means waypointing/waiting for a rez, and at worst a silver or two in repair costs. If you want to charge into the unknown with reckless disregard for safety, it wo [..]
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12:27 am, October 1, 2013
So... i've only taken notice of this now, if you equip the chestpiece of medium armor from the citadel of flame exotic, and try to place ANY kind of shoulderpads on you, it won't show, i realised this [..]
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12:23 am, October 1, 2013
I remember before the game launched there were interviews and blogs that people will be able to choose between PvE or PvP which would be completely separate and people could do that from lvl 1 and lev [..]
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11:54 pm, September 30, 2013
SEE BOTTOM FOR TLDR.
"This game is for casuals, It's too grindy, this Tilapia is too wet".
These are the things I see on this forum, and hell, even on the official forums. If you ask anyo [..]
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9:34 pm, September 30, 2013
I'm really happy about the new acquisition method and the newly added prefixes and suffixes, but is there any word I may have missed about including Carrion or Rampager's to the list of trinkets? (Or [..]
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9:20 pm, September 30, 2013
Well since many of us have already achieved 80 for some time and have mostly been doing Cursed Shore of Orr for farming either karma or gold or both (dont think there is a better map for this purpose) [..]
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7:48 pm, September 30, 2013
So I was busy doing some dynamic quests in the Strait of Devastation with my Lv80 mesmer going for a map completion. Usually this problem happens when i equip my staff and use Phase Retreat that somet [..]
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6:25 pm, September 30, 2013
https://forum-en.gui...ion-of-the-Game
C&P'd for those blocked, but spoiler-tagged to de-spam. It is hefty, but a good read, IMO.
Spoiler
There have been many different so [..]
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5:53 pm, September 30, 2013
Since I couldn't find a neat table or compilation or explanation etc about what pieces of equipment are best to use/replace when min maxing critical damage I did the maths myself, hope someone else fi [..]
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5:27 pm, September 30, 2013
http://www.guildwars2guru.com/arenanet-tracker/topic/245481-ill-be-honest-about-the-gear-and-gearchecks/
The results aren't pretty...
QuoteThis is something that existed prior to ascended gear, and [..]
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5:22 pm, September 30, 2013
Right now I am on my first character. Lvl 50. After leveling, salvaging most things, buying a few weapons for my level on the market, selling some UNID dyes, repairs, traveling, and [..]
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5:13 pm, September 30, 2013
I have over 3,000 hours in Guild Wars 1 which was my first real MMO (for as much of one as it was with instances and all) and enjoyed every minute of it. Even after 7 years I still found myself pushin [..]
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5:01 pm, September 30, 2013
Hi!
Basically since I looked at the game for the very first time to me it was obvious that I would be farming dungeons for equipment. Doing WvW all day seemed very slow to me (SO many badges ...) and [..]
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4:09 pm, September 30, 2013
So, I don't know about you, but one of my favorite events at the moment is the Claw of Jormag fight in Frostgorge sound. It's really the kind of more epic scale battle I was looking for in Orr, but re [..]
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1:00 pm, September 30, 2013
The scourge of Splintered Coast has risen, more deadly and powerful than ever before. Band together with other heroes, old friends, and new allies to fight the rising evil. Bewareagainst a foe of this [..]
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10:08 am, September 30, 2013
So as you all know I'm mostly a PvE guy just like I was in Guild Wars 1. Probably toward the 3rd year of the game, that was when I became a pretty hardcore Pvper with warrior, dervi [..]
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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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7:06 am, September 30, 2013
Question:
Player applies fashion skin on equipment set X.
Player gets new equipment he wishes to switch to, set Y.
Does the skin from set X, transfer to set Y when player uses the transmutation sto [..]
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5:17 am, September 30, 2013
Ok when I spend 30 points on a skill especially one thats called "Charrzooka" I would expect that it would be formidable. Did I say costing 30 points ?& [..]
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4:19 am, September 30, 2013
is it normall or is it supposed to change crit chance of my character when i equip/unequip my 2h staff with it?
No matter what i do i see 23% that i gained trough traits and abilities.
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3:30 am, September 30, 2013
When using pirate leggings on pre-view you get a naked character ( see screenshots ).
Since you at least get to see underwear when you unequip armor I don't think Anet meant for it to happen.
Guild r [..]
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2:51 am, September 30, 2013
Basically just delete the character that it was soul bound to, also for some reason the dyes used on the Armour stay even if the character equipping them does not have those colors
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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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