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 am, September 10, 2014
This week, the Black Lion Trading Company is big on minis! Were introducing two of your favorite forest-dwelling foes and bringing back the Minis 3-Packs Sets 1 and 2 keep reading to learn more.
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7:18 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 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 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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9:16 pm, April 12, 2014
In a recent, now locked, thread I tried to discuss the objective definition of pay-to-win, and quickly found that for various reasons doing so is.difficult, to say the least. So rather than rehash tha [..]
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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, 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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8:16 am, February 1, 2014
Edit: Thanks much to Konzacelt for posting this on the official forms for me. Heres the link if you want to follow or partake in the discussion there.
https://forum-en.guildwars2.com/forum/game/gw2/T [..]
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8:16 pm, January 24, 2014
Whether youre feeling blue or a slightly venomous green, the Black Lion Trading Company has a dye to suit your mood! From now until midnight PST on Sunday, January 26, you can pick up the retired [..]
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2:16 pm, January 7, 2014
As we announced back in December, were down to just four releases to go in the current storyline of living world. The first of those four releases is nearly upon us, and we wanted to help take a momen [..]
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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 pm, December 10, 2013
There you go: http://dulfy.net/201...-armor-gallery/
In MY opinion it looks terrible. At the first glance I was like "What? There are three heavy armor variants?" Considering how much it mo [..]
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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 27, 2013
If youre looking for something to spice up your wardrobe look no further! This week, the Black Lion Trading Company is proud to present three armor skins that will totally revamp your look. Read [..]
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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 10, 2013
What do you think of these people?
Just joined a party wherein someone with Juggernaut, Moot and Flameseeker Prophecies was talking to someone else on how he had to spend so much RL money to finish h [..]
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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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9:18 am, October 30, 2013
Just a general question. I am not trying to troll or flame, but I have been wondering about this for near 6 months now. After reading these forums since November pretty actively I see so much negativi [..]
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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
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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5:14 pm, October 10, 2013
Ok, so this has been bugging me, and it's finally become enough to actually post a thread on here about.
Is anyone else getting the impression that Anet developers ACTUALLY use the cliche dartboard s [..]
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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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12:38 pm, October 9, 2013
Looking at market prices from launch until now of staple items we see a clear trend of decreasing price, namely exotic armors and weapons. This is partly because [..]
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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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6:30 pm, October 8, 2013
I came here on guru to look at interesting threads but most of them are just...stupid...to read. People need to try to understand the other side before they make a comment. And angry comments are just [..]
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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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1:42 am, October 7, 2013
Been playing since 3-day early release. Got to 80, did a bunch of dungeons, half like half of a T3 cultural armor set, but I have no drive to keep going. I did th [..]
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9:37 pm, October 5, 2013
Reposted from the R and D thread on Black Lion Chests since it wasn't 100% on topic so I brought it here.
This thread is to discuss the way that ANet has handled this installment of Halloween, most n [..]
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8:11 pm, October 4, 2013
in the next 8 to 12 months, the first real expansion ( I do not consider Halloween or Wintersday to be expansions, no matter what ANet says) will most likely be released.
Now, as most people are awar [..]
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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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2:48 pm, October 4, 2013
has anyone seen any evidence of a visual weapon upgrade? something that would add flames or electricity around the given weapon?
its been said that there will be something like that in game but the o [..]
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2:44 pm, October 4, 2013
So basically what do you think, out of all the professions you've played, which weapon/s should be added?
I'll start first.
I'd really like to see Touch added to an Elementalist and to Necros (so tha [..]
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11:09 pm, October 3, 2013
Here are the patch notes for todays game update!Read More
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7:49 pm, October 3, 2013
--> First of all,if you are a fanboy with a biased opinion that is unable to express your opinion in a reasonable manner or read about what other people think without getti [..]
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7:10 pm, October 3, 2013
Divinitys Reach is hosting a magnificent celebration! Her Majesty Queen Jennah of Kryta is commemorating the tenth year of her rule and using the occasion to celebrate the triumph of humanity over the [..]
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5:55 pm, October 3, 2013
Hi guys! So I played this game religiously since the second BWE up until the first part of Flame and Frost. Totaled about 1400 hours played from Launch until then, so I pretty much did it all at the t [..]
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1:39 pm, October 3, 2013
Hi all, as my post title states, I'm in a bit of a bind.
I've found myself (and I believe many people have also voiced their concerns and opinions on this) to be guessing on what ability I should use [..]
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8:52 am, October 3, 2013
Upgrade your harvesting with the new unlimited Molten Alliance Pick! Customize your characters look with the Flame Dye and Frost Dye kits! Dress for success with our four...Read More
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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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11:22 pm, October 2, 2013
Little bit of context: for the past 8 years I've considered GW1's pre-Nightfall PvP to be the best PvP among MMOs, no contest. In particular I think GW1's Alliance Battles were the best casual hot-joi [..]
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5:44 pm, October 2, 2013
I have an idea, a silly, hilarious, impossible idea that I would toss out there to get flames, lols, and feedback.
I've considered trying something called a 'peasant quest'.
The idea is this:
Pick [..]
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2:29 pm, October 2, 2013
Just curious to see what others think, not just about Flame and Frost, but about the entire concept of Anet's living story as a whole. Personally, I can think of a few reasons why I'm not so sure if t [..]
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1:49 pm, October 2, 2013
A rather simple question I hope someone can give some feedback on. I'm trying to find some good tucked away "dungeons" that are built into the world (admittedly for RP, but that's irrelevant [..]
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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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6:16 am, October 2, 2013
Could someone please give me a list of Events and Locations of such events which provide a chest with loot similar to that of the Dragons?
Known to me:
1. Shatterer, N.W. Blazeridge Steppes
2. Tequat [..]
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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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11:48 pm, October 1, 2013
So I suddenly got this message while i was chilling with my guildies. Now, I know why I got banned. I use the N word a lot in a friendly way. Such as "Yo *insert name* , you my N" and so o [..]
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11:20 pm, October 1, 2013
GW2 2012 Best (Worst) of Awards
Its that time of the year again! Where we look back into the previous year and project into the new year. To make the best of 2013, we have to look [..]
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8:35 pm, October 1, 2013
ArenaNet has posted a handy little guide for those of you who want a push in the right direction. Think of it as flipping through a player's guide of a game you're playing through. We'll also be pos [..]
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4:28 pm, October 1, 2013
Sparkfly Fen has 20 point of interests I have 19 and can't get map completion brcause of the blunder below.
Flamefrog Vale's Area of Interest: Occuintl Grounds.
The marker on the map can't be found [..]
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2:49 pm, October 1, 2013
Even if they are you own, post the coolest looking armor sets you can. I don't mean like the Flame citadel set, or the nobleman set, I mean custom creations.
Just to be clear, it can be cool for any [..]
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12:32 pm, October 1, 2013
Before fixing anything, let's quickly identify the core problems with GW2's PvE today. And by "PvE", I mean only the open-world PvE here, not personal story or dungeons.
So, the problems:
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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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11:00 am, October 1, 2013
Personally I think it's great so far. The jumping puzzle is frustrating but in the end, very fun. We're getting an awesome looking backslot item (for those that don't know the Mad Memories book starts [..]
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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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10:28 am, October 1, 2013
It has finally arrived!
It comes with four disks and was signed by Jeremy Soule! Mine got squished sometime during shipment cause some of the plastic case got shattered but the dis [..]
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10:08 am, October 1, 2013
Has anyone tried putting guild emblems over exotic dungeon armor yet? For example, ones that have a lot of things going on in the Chest piece like the Citadel of Flame chest pieces. Do the guild emble [..]
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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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6:28 am, October 1, 2013
After a long and arduous journey, my pal, Gate Monkey, and I have finally become Legendary Defenders of Ascalon. We have dedicated our lives to defending the Black Citadel, Ascalon, from the Ghosts th [..]
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6:09 am, October 1, 2013
Whoa there White Knight! Take a moment to read this paragraph before jumping to a conclusion on what this thread is really about!
Guild Wars 2 is already like WoW in many ways, and unfortunatley in so [..]
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5:54 am, October 1, 2013
Hello all,
The music that plays in our games is one of the major features that determines our ability to connect ourselves into the world and to relate better with our characters.
I decided, with my [..]
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5:44 am, October 1, 2013
Defend the innocent from the hybrid threat of the Molten Alliance. Join the norn Braham and Rox the charr on desperate missions to defend their homelands! Earn new titles and abilities with the new Wo [..]
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2:55 am, October 1, 2013
15 points into blood magic necromancers get a trait called vampiric, it should spihon life out of enemies, but there is one problem, its based on a flat value that doesnt increase with how much damage [..]
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1:43 am, October 1, 2013
Welcome to the first release of August, the Queens Jubilee!
Upon logging in to GuildWars2, you will receive a mail from Queen Jennah of Kryta inviting you to a celebration being held in Divinitys Rea [..]
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1:32 am, October 1, 2013
I'm at work and I wanted to get this out quick so I apologize if its been brought up elsewhere. Redirect if it has.
I quit playing GW2 for about 4 or 5 months, only really popping in to play the sup [..]
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1:18 am, October 1, 2013
Queen Jennahs jubilee celebration continues in Divinitys Reach. The Queen is preparing to address her subjects and the dignitaries from other cities but someone else has plans for the Queens speech!
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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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12:27 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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12:21 am, October 1, 2013
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After reading reports in the loot issues thread, we spent more time investigating our rewards system. As I mentioned a few weeks ago, we verified that all loot tables are indeed working correct [..]
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11:43 pm, September 30, 2013
Hello, quick poll for a gaming thing, guess you could consider it journalism. Anyways respond however you feel, dont turn this into a flame war. Thanks.
1. Which class do you consider to be the most [..]
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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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11:03 pm, September 30, 2013
Welcome to Flame and Frost: Retribution! You may be wondering what to do and how to get started, so we’ve created a small guide to help keep you...Read More
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9:09 pm, September 30, 2013
This video took a very long time to make but I am happy with the result. If the griefers weren't there in the beginning the run would have been even faster.
Select scenes with commentary0:15 - Deali [..]
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9:02 pm, September 30, 2013
The title is such b/c I thought it less argumentative than "my victory lap over the GW2 community". I was basically right about all my predictions for GW2 widely derided as "trolling&qu [..]
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8:57 pm, September 30, 2013
Hello guys.
I dont make this post to try to flame guild wars 2 is just i was out of guild wars for some time so today i decide to play agaian but my serve (Ring Of FIre) seems empty.. I mean there wa [..]
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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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7:33 pm, September 30, 2013
I think they should be reintroduced in the dungeons, it's healthy for the game.
On top of the tokens you acquire, you should also have a moderately low chance of acquiring a unique skin for weapons i [..]
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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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5:13 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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5:12 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
After reading various posts on FotM, I have realized that there is a common theme to them:
The encounters are well designed and challengingSuperior Loots and Chest Rewards
So, I wanted to check it ou [..]
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4:00 pm, September 30, 2013
This is not MY guide its The Great Assassins Guide off the GW2 forums i think it will be helpful so i am posting it here
This guide has one purpose: To teach people how to damage a world boss. This is [..]
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3:52 pm, September 30, 2013
Now that we've reached the point where the game is more or less functional greater than 95% of the time; we have to look at how/when/if additional content is being distributed.
What we currently have [..]
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1:50 pm, September 30, 2013
Hello there, newbie poster here and i am making an account for some advice.
I have my profession down, i am going to be playing as a warrior. Trouble is i don't know whether to pick between a Charr o [..]
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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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12:44 pm, September 30, 2013
Champion Flame Legion Effigy(COF 1 option, last boss)
Ok now dont start flaming, but how to **** him whit pug group who are doing him first time?
By the book you need to **** crystals and **** boss, [..]
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12:32 pm, September 30, 2013
I'll start by saying why I made this thread.
See, I love Charr, love their story, love the zones dedicated to them, but I keep second guessing my choice in being one. Why? They look like **** in armo [..]
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8:44 am, September 30, 2013
I might be inviting an all out flame battle, or maybe even a ban - but quite frankly. I am honestly disgusted by the community that GW2 has given birth too. What was once a great community that held t [..]
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8:18 am, September 30, 2013
Hi everyone,
Seeing as someone else started this but is not editing the topic I figured I will actively make this list bit by bit for who wants to actively chase the achievements.
I just started yet [..]
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7:50 am, September 30, 2013
It's reached that stage in an mmo's life when people have begun abandoning ship (either form the game all together or onto other servers) and has left some of the servers a ghost town.
Arenanet needs [..]
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7:45 am, September 30, 2013
Hello!
I've been reading posts a lot on guildwars2guru and I decided to seek advice on something that has been a particular problem for me the last few weeks: alts.
My main is a charr shout focused [..]
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7:36 am, September 30, 2013
Hello community,
Until now I haven't found any really useful thread about the slayer achievement. Four days ago I started getting my slayer achievement on my own... with very nice progress =)
Anyway [..]
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6:07 am, September 30, 2013
http://massively.joy...-brings-custom/
Is anyone else a little pissed that the very slow evolving, 4 month, SINGLE PLAYER, living story event's finale is a dungeon?
Did ANet not learn from the outra [..]
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5:19 am, September 30, 2013
There appears to be one level 2 heart, one level 3 heart, one level 4 heart, one level 5 heart and one level 6 heart. I don't have anything past that opened up. The Wrecking Yard ha [..]
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5:13 am, September 30, 2013
Looking at the below map and this wiki page I found something interesting. Humans, Charrs, and Norns can pretty much level all the way to 70 or 80 while staying in their regions (Kryta, Ascalon, and S [..]
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4:53 am, September 30, 2013
First off, I do not want this thread turning into a flame-war, nor do I want anything other than constructive criticism and beneficial ideas added to the conversation. Far too many [..]
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3:42 am, September 30, 2013
Since, I can't make fast anymore by doing the dungeon Citadel of Flames and repeat Path 1.
So how do I make gold now, i feel like a beginner looking for gold, and I don't want to do that stupid Pavill [..]
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3:12 am, September 30, 2013
Guild Wars 2 Halloween Event
The Halloween Event of Guild Wars 2 starts in Lions Arch (LA) and takes place in a few different areas of the world. There are quite a few things to do for the event but [..]
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