Guild Wars 2

Jano · 27 Apr 2016 at 09:20

I've only run through the level 80 areas from pre heart of thorns as my key hasn't arrived yet, but there were plenty of people there when I did. I have to admit I was a little surprised by the numbers to be honest.

Sleepery · 27 Apr 2016 at 09:25

The boost to 80 was a godsend, I made a new toon, boosted it and started straight into Silverwastes the other night. Having a ton of fun, the more recent content is pretty cool.

Kuuwahi · 27 Apr 2016 at 09:56

Glanza said:
Starting to enjoy this even more now with the streamline leveling, got to 22 last night.

I'm impressed by how many people you still around in the world even at lower level, Event kicks off and people suddenly flock towards it.

Flubble said:
i haven't played since they removed the big lakes in wvw borderlands but i remember there being lots of people in the low areas doing events and running between champion monster events, the problem was that there was barely anyone doing the level 80 areas and the events nearly always failed

is it still the same now?

Jano said:
I've only run through the level 80 areas from pre heart of thorns as my key hasn't arrived yet, but there were plenty of people there when I did. I have to admit I was a little surprised by the numbers to be honest.

This is related to their HUGE Server update they did.

Its called their Mega Server. Basically when you log in (Regardless of your main server) you're connected to an instance.

During an event if the instance you're in isn't full and another one is near empty, it will seamlessly merge the 2 into 1 instance. Hence seeing many people flocking in during an event. Because its seamless you won't see any sudden popins of characters either.

If you're not near an event you will get a message displayed at the side that says you can merge to the new instance now for a temporal buff or you can wait 60 minutes and will automatic be moved.

Glanza · 27 Apr 2016 at 09:57

Going to pick expansion up in next few days but still level the Mesmer up the old fashion way as I enjoyed going through all the zones for world completion last playthrough.

If I get the expansion now from what I've read I'll just get access to the glider to use before hitting 80 and the mastery system then kicks in?

Flubble · 27 Apr 2016 at 10:01

Kuuwahi said:
During an event if the instance you're in isn't full and another one is near empty, it will seamlessly merge the 2 into 1 instance. Hence seeing many people flocking in during an event. Because its seamless you won't see any sudden popins of characters either.

sounds interesting, i might come back lol

Kuuwahi · 27 Apr 2016 at 10:02

Glanza said:
Going to pick expansion up in next few days but still level the Mesmer up the old fashion way as I enjoyed going through all the zones for world completion last playthrough.

If I get the expansion now from what I've read I'll just get access to the glider to use before hitting 80 and the mastery system then kicks in?

The Glider is part of the Mastery System. You're required to complete the story to get to the HOT Maps where your first mastery will be the glider.

Personally I would get to HOT soon as possible and avoid map completion. This is solely because you get Mastery EXP depending on your location.

As some Masteries are unlocked from EXP from Central Tyria. So if you save the stuff until you unlock the Masteries then you can utilise all that exp.

Kuuwahi · 27 Apr 2016 at 10:02

Flubble said:
sounds interesting, i WILL come back lol

I have corrected this for you

Glanza · 27 Apr 2016 at 10:09

Kuuwahi said:
The Glider is part of the Mastery System. You're required to complete the story to get to the HOT Maps where your first mastery will be the glider.

Personally I would get to HOT soon as possible and avoid map completion. This is solely because you get Mastery EXP depending on your location.

As some Masteries are unlocked from EXP from Central Tyria. So if you save the stuff until you unlock the Masteries then you can utilise all that exp.

Hmm we'll just level up in the zones we get to then and go finish the rest off once got access to HOT in that case.

Kuuwahi · 27 Apr 2016 at 10:11

Glanza said:
Hmm we'll just level up in the zones we get to then and go finish the rest off once got access to HOT in that case.

I made an OCUK Guild if you're interested in joining

Jano · 28 Apr 2016 at 13:34

Don't suppose anyone knows if there is an issue using a heart of thorns key to upgrade your account? I've now bought two keys and both have been invalid, pretty frustrating having to wait 24 hours each time to get a refund, just wondering if I should cut my losses and buy direct from arenanet.

Nemeses · 28 Apr 2016 at 15:24

Jano said:
Don't suppose anyone knows if there is an issue using a heart of thorns key to upgrade your account? I've now bought two keys and both have been invalid, pretty frustrating having to wait 24 hours each time to get a refund, just wondering if I should cut my losses and buy direct from arenanet.

Where are you getting them from?

Luggs · 28 Apr 2016 at 15:38

What server is the OcUK guild on? I've recently started playing again so am looking for a new home

Jano · 28 Apr 2016 at 15:48

Nemeses said:
Where are you getting them from?

Kinguin. Looks like there were some issues when HoT first came out but can't find anything recent. Guess I'll be buying direct as none of the official retailers are selling the deluxe edition digital keys.

Glanza · 28 Apr 2016 at 16:05

Jano said:
Kinguin. Looks like there were some issues when HoT first came out but can't find anything recent. Guess I'll be buying direct as none of the official retailers are selling the deluxe edition digital keys.

I'll just be getting it direct with the gems, if nothing on the store that tickles my fancy I'll just convert the gems to gold when a good rate is on.

Nemeses · 28 Apr 2016 at 19:12

Jano said:
Kinguin. Looks like there were some issues when HoT first came out but can't find anything recent. Guess I'll be buying direct as none of the official retailers are selling the deluxe edition digital keys.

Think it can be had for just under £22 on allkeyshop and it's a seller in the EU, not sure if that helps

I'm debating getting it and seen if I can find a few people who want to level new characters, which I think after a long break is the best way to get back into a game.

Muzza1875 · 28 Apr 2016 at 19:53

I'll be getting it as soon as I hit 80 manually.

Glanza · 1 May 2016 at 15:09

Logged onto my old Thief as it looks like the bug that stopped me getting world completion has been fixed, had to get 3 waypoints and 2 hearts done and it's finished on that character.

I remember on the char screen at launch it gave a symbol if you finished a certain factions story, do these still exist? If so I'll try getting story finished as he's with the Whispers and I've got Vigil atm.

Glanza · 3 May 2016 at 12:12

Spent most of the BH playing and really enjoyed it, seeing over 50 people turn up to do the major event in Harathi Hinterlands reminded me of the old World bosses in WoW.

Mesmer is upto 46 atm and I've started a warrior and used the 20 boost scroll on it, not sure if I want to boost that upto 80 with the free boost as Twilight would look awesome on a Char Warrior.

Kuuwahi · 3 May 2016 at 12:15

I have returned to warrior also.

I been leveling my Norn Revenant as I have an 80 char, but went to back to my 80 Norn Warrior as I love the versatility available to the warrior.

If you need a guild to join let me know as I'm in the process of creating one.

Glanza · 3 May 2016 at 14:35

I'm wanting to run some dungeons and possibly raids, why I'm tempted to use the boost on the warrior and use him for that purpose and level the mesmer up again when my mate gets bored of Battleborn.