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 4, 2014
The Mad King is at rest again – until next year. Here at the Black Lion Trading Company, we have everything you need to get back out to adventuring. A new finisher that makes a bold stat [..]
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6:18 pm, November 3, 2014
The battle for the top spot in the North American and European World Tournament Series Invitational Qualifiers is now over and the dust has settled. Two months ago, we saw hundreds of teams step into [..]
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7:18 pm, October 14, 2014
As the month plods on and we grow closer to that eerie time when the barrier between our world and the next wanes, the Black Lion Trading Company is showing the Mad King’s influence more [..]
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7:18 pm, October 7, 2014
The air is getting chilly, leaves are beginning to fall, and theres a definite hint of spookiness around Tyria! The Halloween celebration may not be coming back until later this month, but I just [..]
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7:18 pm, September 18, 2014
Guild Wars 2 is headed to Eurogamer Expo! Since our livestreaming crew will be at Eurogamer, were not going to have our regular 12:00 p.m. PT livestreams on September 19 and Octobe [..]
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7:18 am, August 29, 2014
I don't feel like they're at all addressing any of the actual needs of the game. New backpacks, a cleaner crafting UI, and new commander colors are all very nice things. But where is precursor craftin [..]
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7:18 pm, August 28, 2014
Hey, folks,
As we continue to grow Guild Wars 2 and plan our next steps for the future of the game, its important we have a solid foundation for all the new players we plan to welcom [..]
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7:18 am, August 24, 2014
Kate :
http://shegeekshow.c...eek-my-last-day
Martin:
http://mkerstein.tum...-new-adventures
interestingly, we had this tweet of Martin after the guildmag fiasco:
https://twitter.com/...58023996563 [..]
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7:18 pm, August 18, 2014
Hello, all! Im Karl McLain, one of the game designers here at ArenaNet. Im here to tell you about the direction were going with balance changes in the September 2014 Feature Pack.
For a more specifi [..]
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7:18 pm, August 14, 2014
The September 2014 Feature Pack, which we announced yesterday along with our World Tournament Series, is bringing exciting additions to PvP!
Today, well be talking about two of our additions aimed at [..]
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7:18 pm, July 2, 2014
Title.
For the plantlife: Nomad stats were introduced in this update, they give ++Toughness, +Vit, +Healing.
Now, I want to hear your opinions about this.
From the perspective of someone who plays [..]
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7:18 am, July 2, 2014
First just look at her armor.It's Light armor From the Elementalists Sets.
This is a dead give away in itself,but that not all.Taimi can put Static Field and even use Shocking Aura. [..]
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7:18 pm, June 5, 2014
Hello!
I rarely visit the forums but I have seen after a bit of searching that I'm not the only one who finds the skill system very boring and static. I have found a lot of threads on different forum [..]
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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 25, 2014
I was pretty hyped when the game was released and got some friends to join me as well.
However, they powerleveled to 80, got bored after 1-2 weeks since there was "nothing to do" and left th [..]
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3:16 am, April 18, 2014
mm, so..
I've started working towered the bifrost and I have a question.
The diffrence between the Bifrost's stats and my exotic molten staff is not so big.
except for the acheivement and the glory, [..]
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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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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 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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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 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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2:16 am, March 15, 2014
So lets say they remove all stats like power,and make Attribute like fire in to stat.But not like in guild wars where if you don't put point the skill will not work or make fire the [..]
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2:16 am, March 7, 2014
https://forum-en.gui...rst#post3087123
Initial topic of the thread was largely about the particle effects and how they render the game unplayable in many instances, so the response itself is kinda OT [..]
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8:16 pm, March 6, 2014
This started 16 days ago. The day of the LA invasion patch. They added two new POI's into LA that apparently completely ed the world exploration reward system and does not reward the gifts of explorat [..]
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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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2:16 am, February 27, 2014
First things first,you don't need nor its beneficial to have endurance in real life to play video games.
You needed for sports,driving,fishing,working and maybe even knitting,but no [..]
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2:16 pm, February 25, 2014
We here at the Black Lion Trading Company are honored to keep doing our part in keeping Tyria running despite Scarlet Briars devastating attacks on Lions Arch. Read on to find new offerings and sa [..]
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2:16 am, February 24, 2014
What is Damage Downtime?: DDT is the time spent not attacking that is unrelated to an attack's central action window.
What increases DDT?: Dodges, Movement, Knockdowns, Interrupts, Fear, etc.
Why ca [..]
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2:16 pm, February 18, 2014
Hello,
Some of you may remember a survey which has been done by GameStatistics on September 2013, about Guild Wars 2 players opinions about the game. The link for the survey had been put on Guild war [..]
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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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8:16 am, February 9, 2014
I did a quick search but really didnt find anything.
My question is this: In an game with no dedicated healer why have Healing Power?
I understand it can help boost healing but is [..]
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8:16 pm, February 2, 2014
I am constantly in awe of you guys and gals who work out ALL the stats on armour/weapons to the nth degree...seriously I look at the stuff you write and I get a headache ! one guy w [..]
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2:16 am, January 31, 2014
On Tuesday, February 4, were releasing the new Edge of the Mists WvW map and major improvement to the queuing system for WvW. Weve been doing some behind-the-scenes work on our systems to provide more [..]
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2:16 pm, January 30, 2014
The criteria for a natural level after 10 is expressed; you gain one stat point, some statistical points, and one trait point each level with no special rules. You can answer the question in three way [..]
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2:16 pm, January 27, 2014
I am asking in reference to personal gameplay. I am not asking if you like or dislike losing but instead how hard you personally work to develop your skills, rotations, or capabilities in game and whe [..]
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8:16 pm, January 24, 2014
So, today I was pugging for a CoF P1 run (yes, CoF P1, that's how serious this issue is) and clearly stated in the LFG that the requirements were that the people joining for using a zerker setup and w [..]
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2:16 pm, January 24, 2014
Why or why not?
Before you instantly say "Yes" or "No" consider that they are two different games with two different mission statements, systems, and almost two different genres; [..]
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8:16 am, January 18, 2014
A simple question up for discussion; we've talked extensively about gear but most of the impact a person has in game actually comes from traits and getting the skills "just right" so to spea [..]
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8:16 am, January 12, 2014
Forum: https://forum-en.guildwars2.com/forum/professions/balance/PvE-Revising-the-DPS-Meta/first#post3480529
Reddit thread: http://www.reddit.com/r/Guildwars2/comments/1uyt5e/some_steps_will_be_taken [..]
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8:16 am, December 30, 2013
http://www.reddit.co...ans_last_night/
Quote...
It seems there was a popular farming spot for linen. I don't think there's any point on hiding where, if you google "guild wars 2 linen farm" [..]
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2:16 am, December 22, 2013
The whole concept of Ascended Gear is working counter-productive to the concept of using various stats combinations to counter different situations to the advantage of playerbase. With the advent of a [..]
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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.
NewUpgrade Extractor!
Did you accid [..]
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2:16 am, December 11, 2013
Although the nights are long and dark, folks all over Tyria are in good cheer Wintersday has begun! Snowball fights, festive activities, and (best of all!) toys all help to keep joy alive through the [..]
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8:16 am, 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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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 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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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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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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10:08 am, November 17, 2013
Just wanted to make a public service announcement that the TP is currently broken and that trying to retrieve retracted buy orders will result in a complete loss of your money. Furthermore, items sold [..]
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2:16 pm, October 31, 2013
GW2G is a discussion forum. This means that we expect a certain level of quality in our posts, but it also dictates how we expect our users to act. We try to allow you to discuss all subjects in a non [..]
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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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10:09 am, October 24, 2013
Hey everyone,
I've been reading up on all the dungeons that have been added. Am I to surmise that you "grind" to gain tokens to purchase weapons? Furthermore, all of these weapons seem to ha [..]
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2:43 am, October 24, 2013
So today I was greeted in my email box with an email that saved my 60$ purchase. But now I'm wondering if there is anything else I can do to protect my account other than changing my password?
I gue [..]
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8:28 am, October 21, 2013
Anybody else receiving Code 42? I was logged on about an hour or so ago before i was disconnected. Wiki or guru doesn't state a maintenance at this current moment(Or what i searched)
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12:44 am, October 20, 2013
Is there a place to see the Full or Low status of each world?
I'm asking because I'm not at my computer to log in and check.
Could someone check Henge of Denravi for me if possible?
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7:33 am, October 18, 2013
https://forum-en.gui...irst#post601067
QuoteI worked way too hard on [the lion statue in Lion's Arch] to throw it away! That would make me cry. [...] Not that we will never permanently destroy anythi [..]
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7:03 am, October 18, 2013
Spoiler
Yay! Zaitan is dead after a severely disappointing one dimensional final battle! Everyone lives happily ever after and Trahearnia lords over everyone with his smug, dreary, cheap-motivati [..]
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9:16 pm, October 17, 2013
By the third night, the mob around Castle Thorn had grown so thick that their bonfires reached the river, making a constellation of pyres that stretched as far as King Oswald Thorn could see.
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3:16 am, October 17, 2013
Source: http://www.guildwars.com/events/tradeshows/gc2007/gcspeech.php
Jeff Strain, one of the three founders of ANet, was asked to make a speech about how to make an MMO. I would like to provide a f [..]
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3:16 am, October 16, 2013
This is pretty straight-forward. I know a lot of people think that you can ignore ascended gear because it is optional. So, let's run with that.
Why did ascended gear get introduced? Most people agre [..]
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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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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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8:53 am, October 15, 2013
What's the best approach on this?
I have seen people recommend on builds to focus on a balance. If your trait selection is focusing on these stats, you should focus on the others i [..]
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6:01 pm, October 14, 2013
First, I suppose I should give the required statement of "I didnt see any similar threads, please direct me to them if they are in existence".
Ok, so after my time with the game so far, the [..]
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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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12:54 am, October 13, 2013
I keep bringing up solo, repeatable on-demand content here and I figured I'd actually make a thread about. This probably won't be just about that, but with a title that's "slightly" open to [..]
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11:04 pm, October 11, 2013
So, my buddy, ignorantly, used the same e-mail/password combo on a few other sites that he had in-game. He's not very computer-literate, which is why I'm asking on this.
In contact [..]
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9:29 pm, October 11, 2013
Just thought I'd let everyone know, incase you hadn't seen already, that the date for the big November update has been confirmed as November 15th. The Anet employee that posted this also stated that t [..]
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9:16 pm, October 11, 2013
Kymeric hit on something that I wanted to respond to, but felt it needed it's own thread. Here is the quote and the source is here: http://www.guildwars2guru.com/topic/86228-x-post-chris-whiteside-on- [..]
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3:49 am, October 11, 2013
In response to the prompt to consider changing my password on the login panel, I followed the link to the official site and changed my password, filling in the information exactly as prompted, and sav [..]
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7:52 pm, October 10, 2013
First of all, Magic Find. Sounds like a significant stat in the game, yet, not much is known about it (to me anyway). So I'm curious to know more about it and hope someone could enlighten me with how [..]
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4:43 pm, October 10, 2013
Now, I know that it won't be any time soon. But this is more of an opinion that I'd like to share and get feedback on more than anything else.
Guild Wars 2 is a very diverse game, simple enough for b [..]
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2:19 pm, October 10, 2013
Yes. This thread.
We all knew it was coming.
ArenaNet have stated you need FRIENDS on a server to guest to it. Now, of course... that means we can simply work around the issue (why we should have to [..]
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5:12 am, October 10, 2013
This was posted on FB a couple of hours ago. I didn't see any threads about it so I figured I would post it. https://www.facebook...ars2?ref=stream
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We will be conducting a st [..]
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10:57 pm, October 9, 2013
In its current state, Guild Wars 2 is un-playable and I don't think they're planning on purchasing any new servers near my location to host worlds on and consequently, I will have to deal with the inc [..]
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4:17 pm, October 9, 2013
*[Flame wall: Initiated!]*
Magic find is a bad stat. This is not news to many, and many others refuse to accept it. I'm here to draw the line and briefly explain some of the reasons why it is bad.
- [..]
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9:16 am, October 9, 2013
From the official forums.
QuoteHi All,
I would like to thank everyone for their support toward the pioneering work we are doing, as we drive the world of Tyria forward.
The passion, and intelligence [..]
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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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12:26 am, October 9, 2013
I have long had a soft spot for story telling in games. I unashamedly use cheats in single player games as I am more interested in seeing where the story goes than in the gameplay "challenges&quo [..]
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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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7:47 am, October 8, 2013
We have had guild bounty for a while now and Ive started to notice a pattern according to which bounties we get. Some of the bounties are the same every week. So if some of the bosses are more frequen [..]
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2:09 am, October 8, 2013
https://twitter.com/GuildWars2/status/238786514149068800
For those who have been posting threads worried that there was something wrong.
No worries, just maintenance
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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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6:54 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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2:23 pm, October 7, 2013
First: (from facebook)
We had a great day at gamescom today! We met lots of fans and had fantastic conversations with you all. We really appreciate your love and support and for coming out to speak w [..]
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12:20 am, October 7, 2013
Add 5-10 levels after level 80 that have a ridiculously huge, exponential curve. I'm talking Diablo 2-status curve from 93-99.
The point is that you're already wearing the best armor in the game at l [..]
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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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1:11 pm, October 6, 2013
- If consumable buffs work in WvW
- if you lose stats from your helmet when going underwater(cause aqua bretaher replaces helm apparently)
anything else? GOGOGO
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10:10 am, October 6, 2013
yeah this has probably been asked a billion times before but i looked up some places to "farm" and so far very few of them have worked out for me. I dont particularly like farming. I cannot [..]
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7:13 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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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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