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[hemmingjay]

# 2 or #3. Honestly they are both so good it doesn't matter.

[Leyic]

I like the third emblem, but I like it more with the shield background. The second one looks like an Iron Legion emblem to me.

I have a lot of spare copper and need to work on my jeweler skill, so I think I'll make jewelry for people if there's any interest, though I'll need to be supplied the gemstone in most cases. I'll update with the recipes I know in a couple hours when I can get home and in the game, but they generally triple the effect of the raw stone (i.e. a +3 stone turns into a +9 ring).

[Facekillz058]

I'm getting the game the game tomorrow, and I was wondering, what's the semi-official B12 server?

[hemmingjay]

I'm getting the game the game tomorrow, and I was wondering, what's the semi-official B12 server?

If you are in the US it's Ehmry Bay

[Sirian]

I have gotten my first amusing GW2 screenshot.

Spoiler: Thats what happens when norn keep food from rabbits. (click to show/hide)

I guess they get pretty bloodthirsty.

As a side note, the other day i was inside ... anthill i think ? and there was a chaos enemy or something similar, turning us into rabbits. The funny part is that once morphed, you have a bite attack and a jump-kick attack.

[Jopax]

Ok, I am seriously considering getting this, but, the price is rather high for a student, so, some questions.

First, EU folk, how many, what server do you guys usually frequent, how's the ping?

Second, the gameplay sounds mostly interesting and somewhat different from other MMO's, but, how damnably good is it, particular strong and weakpoints would be welcome, and most importantly, does it get grindy fast, if ever?


Now, I'm mostly interested in PvE personally, unless the PvP has a way of being fun without extreme rage potential.

[The Fool]

Ok, I am seriously considering getting this, but, the price is rather high for a student, so, some questions.

First, EU folk, how many, what server do you guys usually frequent, how's the ping?

Second, the gameplay sounds mostly interesting and somewhat different from other MMO's, but, how damnably good is it, particular strong and weakpoints would be welcome, and most importantly, does it get grindy fast, if ever?


Now, I'm mostly interested in PvE personally, unless the PvP has a way of being fun without extreme rage potential.

You'll never feel the grind. If you're in an area that's too weak you'll just be leveled downed to the areas level while there. It keeps it interesting if there is an event happening there.

If you backtrack through the other races' starting areas for hearts (for doing things in that area) then you'll probably end up getting a level after a few of them, even if you're quite overleveled in that area. I'm enjoying it.

[Zangi]

There is no massive level curve.  Leveling is way easy and you can do practically anything you want and still level up doing it.  Even just doing pure World vs World in the name of Queen and Server.

If you stick around and pay attention to NPC, you could end up triggering new mini event chains and what-not.  And yea...  you can regularly kill stuff +2-3 levels above you... but it does take practice and knowing wtf you are doing.


Also, I'm getting a big download... whats it for?  The main site ain't said nuthin aboot no patch.

[Ivefan]

I have gotten my first amusing GW2 screenshot.

Spoiler: Thats what happens when norn keep food from rabbits. (click to show/hide)

I guess they get pretty bloodthirsty.

"Bring forth the holy hand grenade!" and then lots of poor counting

There is no massive level curve.  Leveling is way easy and you can do practically anything you want and still level up doing it.

Yeah. backtracking to a 1-5 lvl area as 10+ is still worthwhile and i assume it still will be at even higher levels, as even though you won't get as much exp from an event, you will be able to do it so much faster. say that a lvl 3 event was worth something over 300 while a lvl 11 event was slightly above 400

[Moogie]

Phew... I've been playing my socks off ever since headstart began (with sleep, obv). And based on my most prolific activity so far, I'm now referring to this game as "Jumping Puzzles: The MMORPG".

[Facekillz058]

I'm getting the game the game tomorrow, and I was wondering, what's the semi-official B12 server?

If you are in the US it's Ehmry Bay

Fantastic, the same server as my GW1 guild!

[Neyvn]

Makes me wonder how those WvW guild buffs work when not everyone is in the same server. 

"Oh hey that's a bay 12 tower, I don't wanna take that one I'll lose my 10% magic find."

Sadly folks. Afaik having members across multiple servers do not share infulence gain or buffs at all. This is to prevent things like that happening...

Also if you ever get a chance to. Check out the Alliance known as Synergey Alliance. We are on Crystal Desert and are a Mid>Heavy WvW group of guilds working together...

[Leyic]

Second, the gameplay sounds mostly interesting and somewhat different from other MMO's, but, how damnably good is it, particular strong and weakpoints would be welcome, and most importantly, does it get grindy fast, if ever?


Now, I'm mostly interested in PvE personally, unless the PvP has a way of being fun without extreme rage potential.

The game plays more like an action MMORPG than a WoW clone, by which I mean skills are tied to the weapon you use (so you don't have to stare at dozens of buttons), and to optimize play you need to make use of dodging, combos, etc. That said, even standing in place while button mashing is usually good enough for one-on-one versus on-level opponents. The game can be a grind if you just focus on the personal story, but all the fun is in being distracted by dynamic events, hearts, crafting nodes, "oh I never noticed that cave before what's in there?", etc.

The PvP is supposed to be different from other MMORPGs (as in structured and "perfectly" balanced), and a lot of people swear by the prequel's PvP, but I'm here for the PvE, too (and WvW to a lesser degree).

Anyhow, here are my jewelry recipes:
***Level 10 rings:
+9 Condition Damage (Amber)
+9 Power (Garnet)
+9 Vitality (Turquoise)
***Level 15 rings:
+10 Toughness (Malachite)
+10 Precision (Tiger's Eye)

I can also make earring equivalents, but they all have -1 to whatever stat they improve. To be clear, these are not upgradable (the stone automatically goes in the upgrade slot), and are not soulbound (so you can use them on all your characters). If anyone wants anything, let me know by in-game mail. I have some spare gems, but it'd help if they're provided. I have enough copper to make about 24 pieces, so I'll provide that. Three pieces per person, first come first serve until I run out of copper.

[Ozyton]

I have bronze ingots coming out the wazoo, and some gems that I haven't bothered putting in my gear. Might want precision stuff for my accessories

[etgfrog]

just letting you know...i'm at level 29...and things have started ramping up in difficulty...maybe its because i'm behind in my gear(seems to be hard to come by gear...maybe because i've been constantly trying to work my crafting...)