Thank you for the those player-designed weapons

Not just for the little event itself, but for the fact that these are weapon skins that we can EARN. No insane grind, no paywalling, no absurd number of materials, but an actual small quest with a story to boot.

+1! I loved how they were implemented into the game! I'm so glad to see Arenanet has been adding more content like this during the past couple of years, as it's exactly what the game needs more of! Tiny bits of new lore, relatable characters we meet during the adventure, mysteries to be solved... They make Tyria feel more alive. <3

I absolutely agree. This is the type of company policy that keeps me topping up in this game.

Impt Disclaimer: I don't spend much. Just relative to my personal expenditure on other games and on real life stuff

Haven't had a chance to look into how they're obtained yet (or even preview them), but I was also happy to hear they're in-game rewards and not gem store items. I'm looking forward to finding out more and maybe starting to make 1 or more when I get home tonight. (I love that greatsword but I'm not sure which of my characters would use it.)

But I did find it amusing that immediately below this is a topic asking why they're 'locked' behind crafting. Great example of how no matter what Anet (or any company) do someone is going to think it was the wrong choice and they should have done something else instead.

Anet definitely deserves some praise for this. The weapons and the way they are earned are both great! Thank you!

I agree; these are wonderful, and the way they're implemented is wonderful. I was actually really surprised when I logged in and started the process. I think I assumed they'd be time-gated and super expensive. I really appreciate that it's not a month-long endeavor.

This was a great addition to the game (just like the caladbolg collection) and had players interacting with each other as well to share clue information. The steps were a little short, but they still had substance. My favorite has to be the Eclipse greatsword. I hope they do more of these for the other weapon types in the future.

I was excited at the prospect, spent the mats to make the infused vision crystal, only to find out they're locked behind JPs. For me, it may as well just not exist. Waste of time and resources.

@Biff.5312 said:I was excited at the prospect, spent the mats to make the infused vision crystal, only to find out they're locked behind JPs. For me, it may as well just not exist. Waste of time and resources.

Well, you could ask someone in game to maybe port you through the jumping puzzle, or even go obtain the position rewinder if you dont want to portal and struggle with puzzles.

its for sure not a waste of time or resources if the majority of players obtain them.

These are a nice touch, but took all of 20 mins to acquire.

Wish a longbow would have made the cut.

@Blude.6812 said:Wish a longbow would have made the cut.

Agreed

@"Blude.6812" said:Wish a longbow would have made the cut.

https://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Design-a-Weapon_Contest

It almost did. Personally, i would've added the Longbow instead of the gigantic torch.

Agreed, very pleased. Hope for more like this!

@Biff.5312 said:I was excited at the prospect, spent the mats to make the infused vision crystal, only to find out they're locked behind JPs. For me, it may as well just not exist. Waste of time and resources.

Personally, I really hate JP's, but these weren't all that bad. Give it a try. :)

It was beautiful, just beautiful <3

Overall, I liked the method of acquisition, even if I don't particularly like the skins themselves. More of this please!Lots of already included weapons yearn for the story behind them to be told!

@Biff.5312 said:I was excited at the prospect, spent the mats to make the infused vision crystal, only to find out they're locked behind JPs. For me, it may as well just not exist. Waste of time and resources.

How is pressing spacebar preventing you from obtaining them?

I absolutely adore the Torch on my Warrior.

It is like a friggin’ mace/club! :+1:

I just wish the fingers were slightly animated: a teeny-tiny grasping motion or something to make it seem more alive.

Agreed that the way these were implemented was well done.