RizelStar.3724

If anybody knows my history this is one of main issues that prevented me from enjoying the elite spec, since to be honest I'm visual and animations play a huge part in that for me. Props to ANET for that.

Didn't expect the thread to keep going but just to add my tidbit, I agree and this is essentially why I stopped playing and won't be back till I see QoL come to the classes mainly Rev. Rev being my main I time and time again held hope they'd put some actual effort into the class. I'm sure(though could be wrong) to many of the current playerbase small things like this don't matter but I find it disrespectful to pretend that the Vind class is complete. Just visually it's in truth, lame as hell for animations to be copied in the fashion they did. It's a shame really with how much potential this game has yet still hasn't reached. I just sense an odd amount of complancency. Hope I'll find myself back oneday.

Yea I sort of gave up on the idea that they'd give new animations. So yea re used would be good enough to be honest.

Ahh okay, well appreciate the update. I'll probably check again later this year or next.

I'm sure there is a thread that asked about this earlier this year but, has there been any word on A-Net's plan to updating animations for Vindicator, skill 2 ideally? Now I'm not expecting this to receive priority over other important things especially coming off of the debacle that released tuesday(From what I've been reading). Just have a small/tiny hope on things like this getting address someday if it hasn't, because I've been out of the loop for abit.

Well I knew it wasn't automatic, I believe it's due to the fact that Part 2's animation of skill 4 is the same as the second part of skill 1 is what throwing me off. So when fighting once I use it I can't tell a difference. I hope that changes but maybe that's just standard with all counters like that, wish that weren't the case though. I'm using a human male. So I thought the animation was broken.

For people giving feedback on greatsword, is skill 4 working? The animation seems to never play on part 2 for me. Unless it's working as intended?

Just an idea would it be bad if the middle dodge was split into two dodges and instead of jump was a dash(like Thief Daredevil), while doing what it already does? Think it'd also give back multi dash for those who don't like the 1 dash mechanic while also providing flavor course as of typing it maybe people would still feel pigeonholed or w/e to using it. Also I agree with everyone on the redoing the #2 animations. Also I think my #4 skill on GS is bugged, the second half of the skill doesn't work.

What would a solution be though? Cause the idea presented at least gives more control over what you're doing where as the current swap makes you have to figure out more. I'm thinking either that or allowing us swap the skills or mix them up.

That is a good idea, leaast ibn my opinion. The swap mechanic really doesn't feel good and I want to chop it up to L2P but thinking about it in the long run it really will be something that you're more so fighting against rather than with it as it stands now.

Mannnnn I'll be honest, I know this is going to sound dramatic, but if it's dual daggers I might really consider on quitting and not pre ordering. I'm waiting to pre order after I've seen the elite specs. For the love of God, we already have an assassin based spec, Shiro, Rev is my main, and look been stuck for the past 4 years with the same skills like other profs(I'm aware), I know. I'm loosing a will to play these days and then getting hit with dual daggers...sheesh. Maybe the mechanics will add a twist, maybe. Again it's dramatic and only a consideration, if anything I'd be bummed out.

I love this game, I'm in a active and well structured guild, and really this is my favorite MMO to date. With all that gushing aside, I've checked the forums in regards to mount skin acquisition, the latest one I've seen was talking about getting skins that aren't in the sets via in game methods., say Skyscale skin missing from the Wintersday mount skin pack. Well fast forward and whelp A-Net chose the gemstore rout. I hope in EoD, they may consider adding a skin obtainable via in game methods, I know we have WvW, but unless maybe I'm in the matrix, but everytime I see a mount with a cool skin I'm like "Oh yea...gemstore." I don't look in awe, or question what I need to play to get that, yea you could argue gold to gems, yet that's not even a cool story. It's a shame because GW2 has the best mount system by far, in regards to mechanics and usability, however aside from acquiring the mounts, there is nothing that really impresses me or has any fun story behind it. Where as other MMOs despite a lesser mount system, someone can give you a story of how they got a certain mount. I get it the gemstore is law, it's everything, but if I saw someone with a base looking skyscale with plated armor on it and was achieved from that flying skyscale achievement, it'd tell me aside from a title that they did something. Again I know people are about to respond with gemstore and resources yet I can't for the life of me see how it'd hurt A-Nets pockets by have a few unique mountskins spread across in game rewards. I also understand complaints from people who may pvp but hate pve, and etc, well and? I also dislike knowing that the upcoming rewards are expected, hardly to change things up, usually it's a mastery tailored specifically to the content being released, weapon skin set or two, and all quality products put into the gemstore. I just hope A-Net does better at giving more reasons to play content, and the more I look around the more I just see if it isn't legendary, then that cool thing was bought from the gemstore especially in regards to mounts. Eh either this discussion is ignored, burnt to hell, or whatever I just...couldn't help but express that, cause I swear it just seems that it's more so fear of loss yet they experiment with things like DRMs but have never tested out an in game mount skin aside from WvW specific one.

I voted Game modernization, simple because when the content had been played through EoD, you're going to return to core at some point. Leave it alone too much and for new comers or alt characters, the journey getting to the new content can be a slog. However my next vote would be other, as I hope they really can expand their thought process and add better rewards for doing things in the game. I hope they can find the confidence and add some mount skins into achievements without the fear of loosing revenue in the game. It doesn't have to be 2k gem worth mountskin but they apply these methods to weaponskins, armor pieces, and etc. So more unique rewards, I'm tired of looking at mount skins and saying "Oh well he/she bought it from the store." Last but not least, greatsword for elite spec Rev and rifle for Core Rev ha ha, just a selfish want tbh. (Hammer is terrible IMO).

I'm curious, would it really hurt if they ever tie a few mount skins as rewards in the actual game? Like just armored versions of the default skins? Would that hurt their pockets? I understand the whole gemstore spill, but kind of how like in WVW you can unlock that Guild mountskin, why on earth are they holding back mountskin rewards being obtainable in game. I love my current mountskins, but to be real and honest, it can come down to a person assuming I just pulled out my wallet and got the skin, not grind for the gold to get the gems. So it's a little less impressive in the grand scheme of things. Hell maybe even BL Keys, I mean I know less money but something sheesh. I mean like if volcanic weapon skins, came with sigils that on chance shoot a random volcanic particle doing dmg in an aoe, PVE only, just for an effect other than visuals. Is a glider engage skill gamebreaking? Heck throw that in the masteries make it usable everywhere. Ha ha I mean maybe I'm proposing a lot of game flaws, but i swear I don't see these as game breaking. I'm just IDK, thankfully I'm in a really active Guild, and the EOD reveal came out, yet I swear it's hard to keep playing sometimes. I just hope the creativity picks up a bit, cause I dislike knowing that the next update will bring more gemstore items, visual weapon skins, few armor skins, and masteries that effect a particular game feature...oh and titles and achievements. I'm just...man....

Thank you guys for the responses so far, taking note of everything I read so far. I’m sure it’s nothing all that complicated, just want to make a good investment, you know? Still don’t mind more responses, hopefully this helps others as well. Also far as cooling I do use a portable cooling unit(can’t think of the name at the moment, pad), that I place on laptop. Though definitely will still check the link on keeping my laptop cool.

I know, I know, I know, I could easily use the search function(I have), I could use the the YT links to optimize my frame rate and gameplay performance(Which I've done). I get it and desktops are always going to be superior, I'm okay with that. As usual my rl priorities and life in general I won't be stationary a lot or least enough for a desktop. So as the common question what is a good laptop suggestion that could possibly give 60 frames or more on max settings while playing GW2? At least in most gameplay, so far I can do max but then have to switch to low on WVW and Big open world events. Now I'm not sure I've seen a topic on the AMD Ryzen laptops so I'm curious to know if that might be something to look at. I have my eyes on the Lenovo Legion 5/7i AMD Ryzen and the HP Omen AMD Ryzen. HP Omen's specs areProcessor(?) AMD Ryzen™ 5 4600H (3.0 GHz, up to 4.0 GHz, 3 MB L2 cache, 6 cores) NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1650 Ti (4 GB)Memory 16 GB DDR4-3200 SDRAM (2 x 8 GB) Feel like those are the two important, looking at other threads, I believe and correct me if I'm wrong, memory is very important for GW2, though with processor as well as the cores too.I'm slight new to this and again I know it's been asked over the years and can be research which I have, yet I find myself still unsure. So I'm seeing if anyone has any thoughts/insight that can help me with an upcoming purchase. Sorry in advance if there is a literal topic like this, I checked this week and could've missed it, anyway hopefully even if so I'll be met with assurance. Edited: After reading the first 3 comments and also thinking, that’s most likely true I shouldn’t expect 60 FPS on max setting everywhere, I also believe that has to do with Gw2’s optimization, well I’m more so looking to not have to switch my graphic preset settings to low all the time, ha ha, just smooth performance for most of my gameplay. I did use DX9 to 12 on my current laptop, not too much a change for my Frame rate. I’ll note to look at cooling to and appreciate the helpful comments so far, still open to more suggestions.

Wow, that looks really awesome. From the GW2 logo, to the elite spec icons. Whoever made it did a great job. I can definitely see Anet increasing the amount of underwater content in the next expansion. I don't know why but I just have a gut feeling there's going to be some more underwater content, weapons, etc. - it's a shame it's a fan-made concept, because the website was done very well, even looks legitimate! Great ideas and guesses guys, keep em coming. I agree that 2020 would probably be too early, especially with all the lockdown stuff. It's more likely to be 2021 or 2022 at this rate. One can still hope for a late 2020 release though :P Yea I like this as well. As for the date, I think September 2021 or early 2022 is more likely for the release date. As I believe the saga will finish next summer(with there being epilogue/prologue).

Not going to lie, I like the headset, I do wish these pieces where unlockable in game as rewards but eh I'm sure that's been a wish for people in the past. I do think a leg and arm piece would be nice, also I am looking forward to a skyscale skin other than what we have currently(Undead and essentially living err life skin?), I'd assume by the end of this year we'll get another one. They once showed a concept skin in a video when the skyscales first came out last year, it was in my opinion amazing. Think if my memory served me correctly it has crystal spikes, was purple, light blue, and red? I can't remember 100% but people thought it'd be a gemstore skin, was dummed we got a undead skin(Thought we'd get an Aurene centric skin to be honest).

Aww shucks I mean't to vote Yes, because there is definitely more unexplored room for elite specializations. Now I'll admit I'd love to see more core weapons added as well(just want another core rev range weapon tbh). Yet to the topic, yes they can do a whole lot more with elites, and looking forward to see what they do.

This X100. AT the end of the day, it just wasn't worth the live event/hype. I think people defending the event, deep down feel that way, unfortunately it's just pride in admitting being wrong heavily influences people's behavior on the internet. sidenote - Also just a small speculation on the trailer, has Rytlock's flame sword always looked like a greatsword? Maybe just the animation used,, I'm hoping for that to be a nod to elite spec for Revs(wishful thinking).

I figured it would’ve been neat if you got the skyscale once it grows up and then a unique skin for completing the entire collection. That skyscale hatchling could’ve been a reward too, backpack or something. I can have a huge oversight with this idea but felt it’d be a positive as people suggested shrugs

I think long term it’ll be alright, yet in still people who did it around this time will know ANET was on some BS for not communicating anything. I’m still grateful for the up coming changes and they have my respect but it drop a lil with this, because it’s a big F U to those who soldiered through it but might have 1 character and again it seemed like the saddle would involve collections more so than a stack of each map currency. Could’ve easily been doing that during their current timegate. Because in my opinion just because I end up getting the skyscale won’t mean I should then say what they did was fine, I’d be a fake fan to them and no growth is made from it. At least mentally. See luckily I got 12/13 lvl 80 characters to farm the currency, not many can say that(it’s not hard to do with bday gifts and etc but just saying) and for those who already don’t have enough time to play yet still tried, overall the whole handling of this collection is messed up.

I missed the past few pages but, I agree with this too, I think that’s another factor in why the timegate hit me more than it should’ve as well. Cause I’m still working my way towards Shining blade, yet I got some skins and saving the queen which makes the journey worth while. A backpack skin or something would’ve been a very good addition to the overall collection/current unneeded wait process.

I'd assume its so they can make overall changes to the Skyscale at that point, instead of trickling them in on smaller build changes. After all, by the 28th most people who started on Day 1 will have had their's for at least a week, so they'll be able to do a lot more bug-fixing and the like by then. Just as well, they may decide to make other changes based off the thread here before that date as well. So while I do agree that it could be done sooner, I can also understand why they'd want to wait. Yea I think this is most likely the case, here is to hoping you won’t auto grab the walls and instead use a hotkey. I know there is some other good changes, I read Kidel’s thread/discussion saw some good ideas in there.

I’m gonna be grateful for that change as I hope for those who don’t get to play as often and those who got rl priorities to take care of can soonenjoy the Skyscale journey(now that it’ll be one imo) since now it’s in game as oppose to daily reset. I presume the 2 hours would still be active when you log off so still not bad. I gave up the idea of this being for me personally once I knew we’d come near the end of the collection(I’m assuming) and while I’ll soldier through it, I knew it still wasn’t right to just accept time gates revolving around daily resets as something positive. Despite the intent. Because a lot of companies won’t try anything and I’m glad y’all had the guts to come together and make a change one that in my opinion makes sense. While it’s not on a time that would benefit me and many others in this forum who would like that experience per say it’s alright(for me). Y’all got some respect from me always had but it increased. So thank you for making a change. Edit: Typing on the phone is a struggle I tell ya.