6:18 am, November 23, 2014
http://massively.joystiq.com/2014/11/21/the-daily-grind-do-special-currencies-in-mmos-annoy-you/#comments
A nice thread on in-game currencies.
Personally, they irritate me. The gam [..]
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7:18 am, September 13, 2014
To celebrate the recent addition of finishers to the account Wardrobe, were holding a weekend sale! From now until 11:59 PM PDT (06:59 UTC) on Sunday, September 14, you can pick up all of our permanen [..]
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7:18 pm, 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, June 6, 2014
I remember reading in one of the interviews or somewhere that ANet was intending on changing some things about the Mystic Forge, like new recipes and making things better.
I have read most of the upd [..]
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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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7:18 am, May 14, 2014
Were happy to announce that weve reached another major milestone for Guild Wars 2: the game officially launches in China on May 15 at 10:18 a.m. Beijing time! A massive event in Beij [..]
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7:18 pm, May 13, 2014
Today were happy to announce that weve reached another major milestone for Guild Wars 2: the game has officially launched in China. A massive event in Beijing today marked the moment [..]
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3:16 pm, April 19, 2014
Thank you all for such an overwhelming turnout to the Tournament of Legends!
Weve seen well over 200 teams register to battle it out for their chance at a legendary weapon! Because the community came [..]
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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
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
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 11, 2014
All of us here at the Black Lion Trading Company would like to express our pride in the folks currently storming Lions Arch to reclaim the city. As the company is currently serving as part of the [..]
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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 am, November 29, 2013
In celebration of the spirit and season of giving, the Black Lion Trading Company is holding four straight days of sales! This Friday through Monday, you can pick up all manner of stylish and conv [..]
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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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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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9:41 am, October 19, 2013
So, on top of the other indefinably long list of bugs and rushed designs that ArenaNet implemented, the Trading Post is now charging 4x the "cut" of sellers.
As you can see, when I sold s [..]
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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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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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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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4:39 pm, October 7, 2013
Merchants from all corners of Tyria converging for the Bazaar of the Four Winds. But the Bazaar isnt just shady characters and risky trades; the mystical, flying Zephyr Sanctum will be making an appea [..]
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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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11:08 pm, October 6, 2013
So this may be a stupid question...
Where is all the good loot at? I understand that this is a "different" MMO, but why can't there be ANY decent loot in instances or something difficult li [..]
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7:41 am, October 6, 2013
SO I did a study on this comparing:
Mystic salvage kit: 25% chance of getting rare materials.
Basic salvage kit: 10% chance of getting rare materials.
Journeyman Salvage kit: 20% chance of getting rar [..]
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1:39 pm, October 5, 2013
There's a new hands-on video released, revealing details of the Halloween update to come tonight. We can stop speculating that the Black Lion Chests are going to be the only way to receive Halloween t [..]
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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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3:59 pm, October 4, 2013
Yes. I said that "A.NET has no word of honor.". I attack A.NET for the gear treadmill that they implemented. But I realized that I might be attacking the wrong people.
Because
A.NET is a s [..]
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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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2:02 pm, October 4, 2013
...was actually the endgame?
Yes, remember it was the initial idea that the entire world would be the endgame?
Let's pretend that tomorrow a new patch blasts GW2 with something like this.
Once you ar [..]
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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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8:44 am, October 4, 2013
I did the whole, custom, buy order thing on Rare daggers in the hopes of getting Spark.
So I've spent 250g already, made about 100g back thanks to exotics.
But seriously.. Is this what Anet intended [..]
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5:06 pm, October 3, 2013
Is it worth salvaging greens/blues? What about salvage items? I'm talking late game of course. Also atm I have a fresh mystic salvage kit.
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9:56 am, October 3, 2013
did my daily today but i didnt recieve my jugs of karma, instead i recieved black lion merchant express. are daily rewards random aside from mystic coin?
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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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9:28 am, October 2, 2013
The Black Lion Trading Company is proud to introduce a new line of fashionable headwear. These cuddly caps are optimized for cuteness and available in the Gem Store today! Were pleased to inform y [..]
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9:16 am, October 2, 2013
First of all, I love Guild Wars 2. I've been with the series since the beta of Guild Wars 1, which I also played way too much. It has some flaws, but overall I love it.
What I don't like is somethi [..]
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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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4:29 am, October 2, 2013
It's back!
You might remember this thread from GW1 Guru forums. This is the thread for the nastiest drops you've gotten.
So today I got 2 rares in Orr. I decided to buy 2 more and try my luck on Mys [..]
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3:28 am, October 2, 2013
Hi,
anyone knows about anti farm code while using mystic forge ?
For example if i want to forge 100 rare things, can i do it at once ,or better is to split forging at few hours/days ?
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9:51 pm, October 1, 2013
So, about an hour ago, I was boring. I was walking around Lion's Arch, and I found a poster related to karkas, so I started to translate it. Here is the translation to english:
DANGER
Enter at your o [..]
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9:16 pm, October 1, 2013
The year turns on, Caithe and the Lionguard are busy trying to infiltrate Scarlets new secret base, and Halloween approaches! This weeks offerings from the Black Lion Trading post have a little so [..]
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8:43 pm, October 1, 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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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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5:42 pm, October 1, 2013
Here is a recipe for Mjolnir in Guild Wars 2. Mjolnir is a two-handed hammer. The main part of the weapon can be compounded with Mystic Forge. Artificer skill requires 400 to craft The Gift of Light.
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5:10 pm, October 1, 2013
Hello, fellow Dragon Bashers! Want to know where to go and how to get started with the celebration? Read on!
Spoiler-Free Mini Guide
Spoiler-Free New Items and Rewards
Spoiler-Free New Achievemen [..]
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3:39 pm, October 1, 2013
Professor Omadd, Headmaster Emeritus of the College of Synergetics, anxiously twisted his ear as he waited for the sylvari woman to wake. She had been thrashing violently in the isolation module for d [..]
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3:15 pm, October 1, 2013
So, its been 2 days in a row now. I got the mystic coin plus the karma liquid.
Is everyone getting the same rewards? I also ended the month reward and got 10 of those.
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2:30 pm, October 1, 2013
WARNING - This thread contains SPOILERS about the SAB Tribulation Mode
Hi guys, I've done three videos of the World 1 zones played through in Tribulation Mode.
I've tried to cut out all the unneces [..]
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1:12 pm, October 1, 2013
According to wiki, "Magic find is applied when a foe dies; it does not apply to loot from chests, items created in the Mystic Forge,or random drops from gathering." And I think it may not ap [..]
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11:14 am, October 1, 2013
I was thinking about these halloween books we get for doing the scavenger hunt for the priory and I found it wierd that they would give us a blue one with cool skin, but for act 2 give us a green one [..]
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9:48 am, October 1, 2013
Hello, Super Adventurers!
Once again the platform puzzle professor known as Moto has re-opened the doors of the Super Adventure Box creation, with all-new additions! Youve got four whole weeks to exp [..]
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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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4:38 am, October 1, 2013
So, despite a sad excuse for a "dungeon", Southsun actually ended on a high point for me.
Loved the little instance where you escort the Dolyak. I would love to see more [..]
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1:35 am, October 1, 2013
Ecto's?
Does anyone else feel ecto's are over used in the game in general for too many things?
Lets just say for example you would like a legendary, an exotic skin thats hard to get, upgraded ascen [..]
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1:28 am, October 1, 2013
What are these? There are a handful of purple recipes sold at the vendor next to the Mystic Forge that cost 200 skill points. They don't seem to describe the items very well.
As f [..]
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1:22 am, October 1, 2013
Hey there, in case you hadn't seen the update today. Arenanet added some new temporary recipes to reduce over-inflated items.
Recipe is: 1 Glob of Ectoplasm, 1 Mystic Coin, and 2 stacks of 250 of som [..]
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12:43 am, October 1, 2013
Well there was someone shouting: Selling Ectos, lodestones, Mystic coins.
I had bought from him the day before 50 ectos for 13Gold, everything went fine.
Yesterday night i sent him 50 Gold for a stac [..]
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11:35 pm, September 30, 2013
T6 Mat Farm Guide
(hopefully, this is in the right place!)
Much like many players, I'm dirt poor. I developed these runs in conjunction with a freind of mine, Handmade. We're both working on legendar [..]
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11:32 pm, September 30, 2013
So a few days ago, when I wasn't a member of this forum yet. I received my first precursor, not by putting hundreds of rares and exotics into the Mystic Forge, no, I received my precursor Dusk, by far [..]
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8:45 pm, September 30, 2013
Over on the official forums, the mystic forge is affectionately known as the mystic toilet. And why shouldn't it be? Especially when you have players throwing 350g worth of weapons in at a time and ge [..]
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8:04 pm, September 30, 2013
LIVING WORLD
Bazaar of the Four Winds
The Bazaar of the Four Winds is gathering; merchants are converging from all corners of Tyria to sell their wares. Its not just shady characters and risky trade [..]
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7:34 pm, September 30, 2013
Well I'm starting fresh again and am just wondering...
Whos better in WVW?
What is the playstyle like for each class?
Is there any good male armours for mesmers now?
Which one looks best with a [..]
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5:22 pm, September 30, 2013
A while after the first party on desolation server I noticed the mad king laughed on sound effects and suddenly re appeared but was on top of the bank house in lions arch on the roof....
I franticall [..]
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5:21 pm, September 30, 2013
It's annoying to know that some items in the TP, have unique skins for then, but since i can't right click the item and check how it looks on me. It kind of ruins the point of having such a vast ammou [..]
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5:12 pm, September 30, 2013
Guild Wars 2 is live now for 1 and a half months, and for many people (me included) is dream come true after all that long wait. Game proved to be real eye candy, also i`m quite pleased how it fairs o [..]
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5:11 pm, September 30, 2013
Hey everyone! Since the Shadow of the Mad King starts today, I thought it'd be a great idea to put together one big compilation of all the cool stuff that's happening this week.
So if you've made s [..]
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5:02 pm, September 30, 2013
After hours and hours of grinding and much more to go, my bank storage has started to all filled up with Rares.
I'm undecided whether to salvage it for ectos, selling them for around 12s-15s each,
or [..]
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5:01 pm, September 30, 2013
GW2 has major issue with novelty of its content. The developer have spent most of their time developing each unique zone with its own content to complete and while it was incredibly [..]
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4:59 pm, September 30, 2013
Hey everyone, it has being more than a month since GW2 was released and alot of you are probably reached or about to reach L80. I thought this would be a time to release my endgame gearing guide that [..]
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4:49 pm, September 30, 2013
If we aren't gonna change them into being available to be sold, then we should get a mystic forge recipe to transform one into another. Getting a staff as a warrior when you want anything else sucks. [..]
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3:31 pm, September 30, 2013
I finsihed the new dailies 10 minutes before the reset, but i did not get my daily reward for it: no mystic coin, no jug, no laurel... nothing
I tried to relog, but all i got was a confirmation-popu [..]
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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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12:07 pm, September 30, 2013
Based on my understanding of the Mystic Forge (and the wiki), dumping 4 items into it will generate a new random item with the same rarity (or better, ~20% chance). If four items of the same type are [..]
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11:47 am, September 30, 2013
After the BLC drama Anet as finally revealed the new recipes that will be added to the mystic forge so the players can use all the trash they got from the chests
ReginaBuenaobra
North American Commu [..]
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10:29 am, September 30, 2013
Posting this up on here as well because A-Net has felt the need to suspend me from their forums after I posted this up on there. This is the exact post word for word that they banne [..]
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10:12 am, September 30, 2013
Motos Super Adventure Box is once again open for business in Rata Sum! Enter Tyrias first and best virtual reality simulator and prepare to get schooled! The revolutionary edu-tainment experiment has [..]
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9:41 am, September 30, 2013
From what I understand the "Diminishing Return" changes were added as a solution to combat botting. As a result, legitimate players are being effected negatively by having [..]
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7:41 am, September 30, 2013
[WHAT IF] is going to be my series of sporadically added threads into General discussion forum, focusing on, well, discussions about various game changes, what would happen if they occurred and how to [..]
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6:57 am, September 30, 2013
Note: This thread is not a QQ about magic find. It actually isn't about magic find at all.
Ever since GW2 was released, I've seen topics which have something to do with luck but as far as I've seen, [..]
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6:47 am, September 30, 2013
Has anyone tried using the Mystic Forge yet?
Your basically allowed to chuck in 4 items of the same type (weapon,armor,accessory,dye,whatever) into the forge in the hopes of receiving a random item o [..]
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6:41 am, September 30, 2013
Has anyone figuered any of them ?So far i have this http://i.imgur.com/wiosY.jpg.
Crafting Materials
250 common material lower tier + 1 common material higher tier of the first mater [..]
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5:37 am, September 30, 2013
So i've found this weapon being used by someone and i found the skin to be rather unique:
Spoiler
The name of the weapon is wave modulator of chilling, an exotic item that according to the guy [..]
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5:37 am, September 30, 2013
Basically I've reached level 80 I have exotic weapons and order gear atm. I am trying to buy karma gear and saving up for token gear.
What are somethings I MUST know. Not only about my class but in g [..]
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5:12 am, September 30, 2013
Wintersday TimelineStart: Dec 14 (no specific time)The Grove: Dec 15 10 am PSTDivinitys Reach: Dec 16 10 am PSTBlack Citadel: Dec 17 10 am PSTHoelbrak: Dec 18 10 am PSTRata Sum: Dec 19: 10 am PSTBac [..]
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4:52 am, September 30, 2013
The neccasary components are as follows
Dusk of Rage: (exotic greatsword) Purchased from trading post for 60 Gold
Gift of Metal: 250 Orichalcum ingots
250 Darkness ingots
250 Mithril ing [..]
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3:09 am, September 30, 2013
Just a heads up to users here, in case anyone notices it and doesn't question it. It is considered an exploit and there's been some recommendation to not 'over craft' or whatever in [..]
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2:57 am, September 30, 2013
Travelers with an aversion to ***** and disease have been warned to stay away from the Splintered Coast, as Tequatl the Sunless appears to be more vicious than ever before. For those daring advent [..]
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2:23 am, September 30, 2013
Hey everyone,
Was wondering what everyone/anyone else's thoughts were on the mystic forge conduit? I bought one the other day and it seems to be a very easy way to make money while farming. Still salv [..]
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