kharmin.7683

Well, capes are purely aesthetic and mounts actually serve a game purpose. The proposal for fishing does neither.

Big damage? Insane mobility? I must not be playing the same game. GW2, right?

If you're not in to the competitive scene and/or fractals, there is really no need to drive for ascended gear. The stat buff isn't needed in open world PvE.

Well, I believe that the skyscale was considered a legendary mount, so a higher degree of grind/farming would not be inconsistent.

To be fair B&S is F2P to a point. I know because I have a free account over there. As much as I like the cosmetics, their shop is way more expensive for me, especially without a currency conversion like GW2 has with gold -> gems.

That depends on the reward structure. If there isn't enough of a reward for a significant amount of the player base, why would ANet spend the time/resources to implement it?

So, no constructive criticism? Only complaining? You don't have to purchase anything from the gem store to play the game. Or, you could play the game and convert gold to gems to buy things from the gem store. I don't understand the point of the thread.

I'm not a big fan of locking unique rewards behind content that doesn't appeal to all player types, but that's me.

Because there are those who believe that players who use mounts to complete jumping puzzles in somehow diminishes the very same reward for them that is achieved and they believe that to somehow be unfair.

Dont give up. its well worth it. But yes, its not something you should all at once. See it as a long term goal. Yes, don't give up. Don't try to get it all at once. Break it down into smaller goals/stages to complete and take it more slowly. I absolutely love my skyscale, it makes the game even more of a pleasure. When I'm in other games I really miss it. (That and gliding :) )I just finished mine over the holiday break. I support this advice. Take your time; break it down into smaller goals.

When has ANet done anything for 600 gems? I'd expect 800

You might try asking in the Players Helping Players forum

Wintersday might affect the number of players available on the map.

No one is forcing you to use them if they don't work for you. Please allow those of us who do use them to continue doing so.

As well as incentive to participate in the festival?

That's a highly subjective statement. GW2 may not be fun for you, but clearly it is for many other players. Maybe GW2 is a result of taking a long hard look at GW1 and the studio deciding to take a different direction with GW2?

I see what you did there. =P

I would think that things like fishing go against the game's narrative.

Ugh. More Cantha. I wish ANet would make GW3 in Cantha and then we wouldn't have to hear about it anymore.

Adding my vote to the "no thanks" crowd.

The "why" is that Anet doesn't see a need to do it. It's their game, their decision.

I read a lot of complaints and points in this thread, but not many address the main question which includes "how would you fix them?"