Guild Wars 2

Ayahuasca · 23 Dec 2014 at 11:16

Think part of the reason I stopped playing was Rangers really never got buffed enough to compete with other classes in PvP/WvW. We were 4th I think for damage in PvE but our PvP game mostly sucked unless you were extremely skilled. I could have rolled another class but I've always like using bows in MMO's, briefly tried a warrior with LB but wasn't the same.

loftie · 27 Dec 2014 at 02:13

I'm an on and off GW2 player, though tbh I suck at the game but love the art style. It's what draws me back to the game every so often, just to run around the world itself and explore.

Got a lvl 80 guardian, 80 necro, 50ish something engie, and I think a 20ish elementalist. I don't think I've got a fifth character.

HeX · 13 Jan 2015 at 11:39

Looks like an expansion is all but confirmed.

Ncsoft have registered the website and trademark:

Guild Wars 2 : Heart of Thorns

** No hotlinking **

There is going to be a big announcement at PAX on 24th Jan

Ayahuasca · 13 Jan 2015 at 11:43

kinger8938 · 13 Jan 2015 at 17:46

Tempted to retry gw2, not played since near launch, never did any of the dungeons etc just got a char to a lowish level and tried another

Need an mmo in my life

kration · 13 Jan 2015 at 20:20

Hope the expansion reignites my enthusiasm.

I loved GW1, and each expansion added something to the game (in varying amounts). I maxed out all of my chars and the addition of Heroes was amazing.

I clicked with GW2 initially, and levelled up a couple of chars to lvl 80. I started a couple of others but just did not feel the urge to continue. The 'Living Storyline' just didn't intrigue or involve me - the whole game just seemed to be a wandering zerg-fest. The graphics and environment are great, but I just dip in now and then without really pushing the 'game'.

I hope this expansion works as I think GW2 is a bit of a missed opportunity. But if it's just extra areas and a few extra character classes then I won't be that bothered really.

But, here's hoping for more - I'm just not sure what...

Sleepery · 13 Jan 2015 at 21:13

It was the character progression that killed GW2 for me. The dual class system in 1 was amazing, but 2 just didn't have that hook that kept you experimenting with builds.

Ayahuasca · 13 Jan 2015 at 21:34

After trying the PvP aspect a few days ago again it feels awful compared to WoW, I hope they can fix it somewhat as I enjoy WvW otherwise.

Curunen · 13 Jan 2015 at 22:10

HeX said:
Looks like an expansion is all but confirmed.

Ncsoft have registered the website and trademark:

Guild Wars 2 : Heart of Thorns

** No hotlinking **

There is going to be a big announcement at PAX on 24th Jan

About ******* time.

I sincerely hope they expand the class/weapon/trait/skill system for fresh variety and builds.

HeX · 13 Jan 2015 at 22:13

Preview GW2:HoT story trailer from the end of Season 2:

porushinobu · 20 Jan 2015 at 11:35

Okay guys, I have a quick question.

I am looking to switch over to Intel to get a ... "not so laggy" gw2 build going.
Do you guys have a good build with decent FPS and if so what specs are you running.

I am looking to compare specs of decent machines to come up with a build for me.

Thanks in advance folks!!!
Here's My current specs folks.

Gigabyte 990FXA-UD3 AMD 990FX (Socket AM3+) DDR3 Motherboard Rev1.1
Superflower Platinum 1KW PSU
8GB DDR3 Ram X1
MSI R9 270X 4GB edition GDDR5
Windows 7 Ultimate 64 Bit
AMD 8 core PSU ( might be a FX 8150 black edition
Crucial M550 128GB SATA 6Gbs Solid State Hard Drive - OS and vital software
Seagate ST1000DX001 3.5 inch 1TB Hybrid Internal Solid State Drive

I know .... AMD bulldozer. So you can see my plight yeah XD

Ayahuasca · 20 Jan 2015 at 11:36

What's your budget and is it just a CPU and MOBO you need?

porushinobu · 20 Jan 2015 at 11:38

Ayahuasca said:
What's your budget and is it just a CPU and MOBO you need?

might go for another GPU as that GPUs architecture, like the CPU, leaves something to be desired

were talking around £800 max at present, but with many millenia of saving I might be able to shore up another £200

Ayahuasca · 20 Jan 2015 at 12:01

If you can get the extra 200 for a budget of £1000 I'd go for a 5820k X99 build with a GTX 970 which would future proof you for a while.

Otherwise just save some money and get 4790k build and maybe a GTX 980 which to be honest may even be better than the X99 build for gaming.

porushinobu · 20 Jan 2015 at 12:44

Ayahuasca said:
If you can get the extra 200 for a budget of £1000 I'd go for a 5820k X99 build with a GTX 970 which would future proof you for a while.

Otherwise just save some money and get 4790k build and maybe a GTX 980 which to be honest may even be better than the X99 build for gaming.

i guess i might end up waiting a few months then

HeX · 22 Jan 2015 at 11:04

Just a reminder that the GW2 HoT event at PAX this weekend will be streamed on Twitch:

https://www.guildwars2.com/en/news/join-us-january-24-on-twitch/

felton1592 · 24 Jan 2015 at 00:53

So apparently this is going for about £8 this weekend on their website. Is it worth the punt? I quite liked WoW for the graphics style and the lure, etc but would like to spend money on an alternative that doesn't require me to sub. I'll do PvE, but I'll mostly level up doing quests. Will I like it?

Swarfega · 24 Jan 2015 at 06:39

For £8 that's a bargain. There is lots to keep you busy.

tracertong · 24 Jan 2015 at 10:19

felton1592 said:
So apparently this is going for about £8 this weekend on their website. Is it worth the punt? I quite liked WoW for the graphics style and the lure, etc but would like to spend money on an alternative that doesn't require me to sub. I'll do PvE, but I'll mostly level up doing quests. Will I like it?

£8 for guild wars 2 , hell yeah !

HeX · 24 Jan 2015 at 17:36

Going to Maguma Jungle
Highly vertical maps
Hand gliding!
New Mastery System for skills
New class specializations
New useable weapons for each class
Precursor crafting
New legendaries
Guild halls
New PvP mode - Stronghold
New WvW borderlands maps
New profession - Revenant