[Always quitting after a few weeks/months... I don't want to! Help me...]

13 hours ago, SpiderZ.9146 said:

Try eating and sleeping more, and avoiding direct sunlight, getting low on energy is likely what causes you to quit.

What was the point of your comment exactly?

How do you know how much I'm playing?
Or what do you mean exactly?

[Always quitting after a few weeks/months... I don't want to! Help me...]

2 hours ago, stormemperor.3745 said:

1- Balance patches ruin good builds

2- There isn't any reason to play, you just do it

3- I do 5 min daily and wait for patch

4- EOD worse expansion yet

5- As lost as every gw2 player, current anet forgot all about legendary runes, now anet is separating its unique effect and o selling it under another name. People still don't understand it.

6- What if I told you , We are all lost

That didn't really help 😧

I'm not hating any expansions. I liked EoD when it came out, I just didn't have people to play with and probably lost interest.

[Always quitting after a few weeks/months... I don't want to! Help me...]

15 minutes ago, Ashantara.8731 said:

If you keep quitting frequently, this game might not be tailored for your taste? 🫤

That's also possible but why do I come back every time?
I have a feeling that if I were to find a nice guild and make some friends I'd play longer or maybe wouldn't quit so frequently.

[Always quitting after a few weeks/months... I don't want to! Help me...]

Hi everyone,

so my problem is that I started playing this game a long time ago, but everytime I start it I'm losing interest and I just quit after a while.

I've noticed everytime I install it again and come back, I last even less... The first time I've played it for maybe a whole year straingh, then took a break and I do this maybe once a year.
I just want to stay, because I love the aesthetics, the music, the story, the characters... but I just can't find a reason to play.

I always join a few guilds but most of them seems like just an emtpy one, nothing much really going on, just people online and the same few friends doing content together but us new members are just sitting there.

I always set ups some goals for myself on what I want to do but I lose interest.
Last time I played I finally unlocked Skyscale (yay) but I still never got any piece of legendary gear, but I want to do it.
So I don't know how you people keep playing, but can you tell me a few tips, like how to find a nice and active friendly guild or community?

I have every expansion and I'm planning to buy the new one also, but I'm afraid I'll just play it for a week and quit again. 😞
I know it probably sound stupid and maybe there is no point making this thread but I feel lost...

Please help!

[Most efficient way for new player to get Skyscale?]

1 hour ago, alteriel valie.4751 said:

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p.s for the rez players part,go in big city and ask in map people to jump from a high spot to die and rez them.
like in divinity's reach where the bank is,people can jump from the statue!

You don't need to ress players. You can ress NPC's too. Near Destiny's Gorge is a great place for this because there are always many dead NPC's there.

[Checked my DPS and... I wasn't too happy about it]

Yea this website is awesome.

Too bad there is no "beginner" guide for mesmers.
The other beginner guides are really awesome and I'd like to try out Virtuoso.
But maybe they will update it soon. 🙂
Thanks.

[Checked my DPS and... I wasn't too happy about it]

So I came back again after a year long break and I was hyped about EoD so I purchased the expansion, but I couldn't really decide on what spec to play so I went with Scourge.
I did kinda okay in open world content but then I tried a more group oriented build and tried it out in some groups and I didn't really feel like I'm doing great.
So I went to the golems added all buffs and destroyed it while doing like 11k DPS.

So my question is not how to improve this, but maybe what specs would be for me?
I really like the idea of playing Condi so I'm looking for something which is easy and condi. 😄

I'm doing open world really often so it'd be a priority to be able to switch between open world and fractal playstyles. Maybe just switching some traits or something like that.
I have the following characters at level 80

• Necro
• Ranger ( I don't want to play this honestly)
• Thief
• Mesmer
• Revenant
• Guardian ( I don't want to play this either)

I don't want to play these two classes because I don't really like the class fantasy in them so I'd try the others.
Maybe some of the new specializations are viable and easy for Condi play?
Thanks in advance!

[[EU][AG] Ghost Riders of Tyria [HOME]: The Guild with a wholesome family thats always ready to help!]

Cool, I also went an application. 😄

Looks like an awesome guild.

[[EU] New-ish player looking for a friendly place with active and helpful members]

The reason why I wrote new-ish because I've been playing this game in the past years and I'm aware of some basics, I did some of the expansion stories, masteries, etc...

But I never actually did any group content.

I'm looking for a guild where I can ask my stupid questions about my class, they will help me to build my character, why I use the skills and how I use them...

 

My long time goal is to do every possible raid and high level fractals.

If you have some questions or want to chat before you invite me, add me on discord:

Tyrick#4314

 

Thanks!

[Maybe not the best time to return but... Some questions about combat difficulty]

19 hours ago, lovemghool.7613 said:

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1- Are they clicking skills and thus can look around fast enough? If not then are they using comfortable keybinds? 
2- Did they equip decent traits and have gear that makes sense? 

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No, I've been playing WoW for like 15 years, I'm well aware of hotkeys and keybinds etc... That's one reason why I'm worried, I've been a hardcore raider in WoW and here I'm struggling with open world content.

About decent traits... no idea, I'm looking up builds on websites and I usually go with some "open world" one.

 

11 hours ago, aspirine.6852 said:

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What does your wife use btw? Some tanky condi build works fine together with your power build.. 

My wife is also playing a ranger but she wants to use bow, because she likes ranged skills in MMO's.
However we can't play together all the time.

 

11 hours ago, battledrone.8315 said:

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to the OP: if you like the core GW2, then its better to leave. the expansions are NOTHING like the core game.

What do you mean leave? Leave the game and look for something else? I'm done with the PoF story long time ago, I have the gryphon, and I was working on the Skysclale before I left, so I know the expansions.

 

3 hours ago, Cuks.8241 said:

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Do you click skills with your mouse? <...>

How do you dodge?<...>

Do not panic in combat. <...>

Use defensive utility skills. Pack those slots with defense. You want stun break, condition cleanse, movement/teleport stuff, invulnerable... Dead player does no dmg.

Some cool tips here, thanks for that. I'm probably not the best with using defensive and utility skills.

Will try to work on them. And no, I'm not clicking my skills and using a key to dodge, but rebinding it on my mouse 5 button might be also a good idea.

 

3 hours ago, HnRkLnXqZ.1870 said:

1.) Mobility skills
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7.) Watch your enemy

Hm some great tips here, I definitely have something to work on. I will try to practice what you mentioned here. Thanks!

 

1 hour ago, unsung.2938 said:

 

Guild Wars 2 added direct action gameplay in one of its setting. If you turn "direct action camera" on, combat would be akin to a fighting game (easier to manage). The camera would move with how you move with an aim reticule (circle dot). Piror to that, I had to use an addon to get direct action gameplay. Believe me when I say it is a game-changer, and one of the main reason I'm returning back to Guild Wars 2.

Hm didn't know that, going to check that out, I like action camera.

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Thanks everyone for the answers, got some great tips already! 🙂

[Maybe not the best time to return but... Some questions about combat difficulty]

3 minutes ago, kharmin.7683 said:

I have often seen recommended to players in your situation to roll a brand new toon and start from level one.  You will re-learn your skills at a more even pace and help you to learn the class changes that have happened since you last played.

Hmm... I did that last time I played. Leveled up my ranger from level 1. That's why I left the game last time, everything was so hard

[Maybe not the best time to return but... Some questions about combat difficulty]

So I've been playing this game for years on and off, but sadly never achieved anything matningful, no raids, not a single hard content.

I enjoyed most of it still though. 🙂

 

However my wife and I decided to return once again, before EOD.

I want to practice a bit and I noticed that I'm still suck pretty much in open world content. I tried my revenant, my ranger, but I usually die to anything a bit harder.

Maybe I'm that bad and I haven't learned some important aspects of combat? I try to dodge and heal myself most of the time but I'm still amazed when I see people soloing champions like no problem.

 

So could anyone give me a few tips or maybe a video that explains things... Even when I follow a full "open world guide" I still die and still can't manage to do anything alone.

 

Thanks and see you in-game! 😄 

[Is there a Fractal build that I can use to solo harder content like Champions etc open world?]

11 minutes ago, AhsWeeT.5476 said:

... you basically would be easier with a class like guardian where you have 101 ways of surviving or necro, maybe revenant if you want to support in fractals

But isn't Guardian only viable for fractals as a power build?

I really don't want to play a power class. I have a Scourge but I don't like it, because of the Shades...

 

[Is there a Fractal build that I can use to solo harder content like Champions etc open world?]

2 hours ago, AhsWeeT.5476 said:

Thing is, for you to solo something like a champ, you need toughness, because as you said, you are not experienced to keep yourself alive. In fractals you do not need toughness because you usually have a healer there, so as you can see the fractals and open world soloing goes against each other, the build you linked, it is really good in fractals but since it is a condi class, most likely in higher tier fractals you will get flamed, because slb is not FB to have a burst of condi, neither Necro to epi and somewhat make your DPS look decent when killing normal trash mobs.

The build you linked, is capable of doing champs and also performing in fractals somewhat good, even tho nowdays slb is more of a utility DPS class, if you want a build on what you can survive just search for Lord Hizen on YT, he has a slb build but that you cannot use/not advised to use in fractals

 

 

Well some people suggested me to switch from ranger to another class, but I only like Ranger and Thief but for a thief I'm afraid it's not too good in open world content.

A condi deadeye looks totally cool too...

[Is there a Fractal build that I can use to solo harder content like Champions etc open world?]

So I'm planning to start playing my ranger tomorrow but I'm not sure if I'd set up my character according to this build https://metabattle.com/wiki/Build:Soulbeast_-_Condi_DPS

Would I be able to solo champions open world or I'd need to keep a different set of gear every time I Want to do it?

I guess more skilled players can solo anything no matter what gear they have but I'm not an experienced player.

 

I just want to play a ranger with preferably dagger/x and maybe x/torch? Or a longbow could work too I'm not sure.

 

I noticed that there are many people against most metabattle builds so if someone could suggest a youtube video or some other guide, I'd appreciate it.

 

Thank you in advance!

[Found a guide from 10 months ago and it's outdated, help make it work]

This is the video, it's from VoodenPotatoes

I really like this build and one of my alts is a Mesmer that I'd like to use for open world like in the video. According to the commenters, there was some change/nerf that made this thing weaker. Could anyone please help me and suggest a new build with Greatsword?

Thank you in advance!

[I like gathering in other games but it seems like it's not really profitable in this game?]

Or I'm doing something wrong? Do I need special tools or special areas? I tried to run around in PoF and HoT maps cgathering everything that I see but I didn't even make one gold.Could anyone tell me what I'm doing wrong?

[Why do people even bother with Legendaries?]

When I started playing I asked the same question and now my friends who knows that I play GW2 will never understand, but hey they are cool... I guess because I still don't have any but at least now I have a goal to get one haha.

[Just started playing again and I'm trying to gear my Renegade]

Could anyone help me with some nice beginner builds for open world? I'm planning to go with a bow and mace/axe or staff.I've checked the metabattle but those builds are pretty expensive, I don't have much gold.I'm looking for something tanky which won't die when I fight 2 mobs at the same time.

Thank you in advance!

[Greatsword is no longer an option?]

Luckily I'm only interested in PvE content, only open world, maybe some group content but that should be very rare.Thanks for the info.

[Greatsword is no longer an option?]

So I stopped playing maybe 1,5 year ago and I remember before I stopped I created an alt ranger that I wanted to level but never did.I always liked the open world greatsword build, but now that I reinstalled the game and logged in to my ranger, I wanted to check that build to be sure what is going on.On the Metabattle website I couldn't find any builds with greatsword.

Did something happen or I just miss something?What other possibilities I have for a tanky easy to pickup build?

Thank you in advance!

[Open World Domination: Mirage]

Is this guide / build still viable?I'm a new Mirage and I really like the playsytle but I have really low gold and I'm afraid to just craft and buy everything so I want to make sure that I don't do anything stupid :lol:So I focus on Trailblazer's gear right with Tormenting runes?What trinkets and accesories should I buy from Laurels?

[What to do after hitting lvl 80]

I'm a new player too but:

• If you like the game you should buy the second expansion. I found it great fun to collect the mounts and explore the PoF areas and the story is awesome too.
• You can finish some collection achievements.
• Get your HoT masteries and finish the story. (I really liked this story too)
• 100% maps. I think it's a great feeling to have all areas maxed out. (I'm still working on it though)
• Select crafting professions and level them up.
• Get some cool looking armor and dyes for your character.
• Select a legendary weapon you like and you can start working towards that SLOWLY. (This is a really slow process or can be fast and expensive :D )
• If you like fractals you can do them. I personally don't really like it so I do only one or two every day.
• Find a guild so that you can get to raids, if you like them that is.
• If you like PvP you can do some WvW. I find these quite fun.
• You can also do dungeons but I heard that it's not that active, most people are doing fractals and WvW.
• Achievements again, some of them have really good rewards; items, titles, etc...

I personally always find something to do in this game.You don't HAVE TO do this or that, you just need to find do something you think is fun.

["I'd Really Like this..." - New Gifting Strangers]

Hi everyone,

this thread is a really cool idea, at first I didn't believe such thing exists. :lol:I'm a new player and I just finished the Main Story and the PoF storyline. I'm working on the HoT storyline now but I also would like to unlock the Living World Episodes.I'm not even sure how to buy them or how many gems you need to pay but I'd really love to unlock the first one! (I'm not sure if it's possible to buy the Living World Season 1 or you can only play the second one?) If the Season 1 is no longer available then I'd be happy to get the Second one :smile:Anyone could help me with this, I'd greatly appreciate it!

[My first Mesmer - Mirage]

So I started playing not too long ago and I always loved Mesmers but for my first character I instead choosen a Guardian - Dragonhunter.Mostly because many people told me that Mesmers are kind of an advanced class and harder to play.But now I finished the PoF story and did some higher level Fractals + WvW, I'm looking forward to learn Mirage.(I think I'm okay with the base mechanics for combat in general)

So today I leveled up my Mesmer and I started collecting Hero Points to have enough for every Mirage skill. (Still working on it)But I would like to know some things before I go further.

• What exotic gear should I buy from the TP if I want to focus on Open World and Fractals?
• Which runes to use on these pieces?
• What build should I use?
• Are we generally useful in WvW?
• Any other tips and tricks for a new Mesmer player? :D

I did some research before and I could answer these questions, but I want to know if the information I got is up to date and actually accurate.(Mainly used the Metabattle website, but I've heard mixed opinions about this website)

Thank you in advance!