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I'm not noticing the fps drops you currently have,my game seems to run as it always ran. Although i'm not running around in pve tbh,i havent done the new maps either so i have no idea about the performance on those maps. I'm mostly in wvw only. Maybe try switching some graphics down till you notice whats dropping your fps ? Or reset it by removing local.dat from your roaming folder. Tbh it's every map not just the crowded new map..... Yep been playing with all settings... nothing makes a difference and weird cos GPU is only getting high for about 30% loading and cpu load around 40% so it's not throttling causing it my end. I mean I normally run around with 90+ FPS most places and only a heavy reset night 3-way in SM causes any significant issues, but even then I see a reasonable 40ish FPS and WvW is well documented for that issue.Oh well... maybe the Win 10 patch and the latest Nvidia driver need time to be bedded in and some optimisation with GW2 done.

This topic (and dev response) was more about full translation. OK, i can understand, that translation of game its too much and not cost-effective at the moment. But we asking about Cyrillic, at least in guild chat and party. Its trivial feature in terms of implementation and the same time really essential. As I said.. it may seem trivial, but maybe its a triffle more work than we think and potentially not cost effective.

It's completely irrelevant who or what caused him to be drunk. The point is that it's being used as a way to further their agenda with Braham as a caricature and not a character. This placeholder journey with Braham has been going on with his character for a long time now and it's unfortunate to see a character that started with so much potential reduced to an empty gimmick. No they are furthering the agenda of the story.. or are you missing the fact he was being prompted to drink more, fight and.. loosing the heirloom of his family , to which end we do not yet know other than the leader of this Charr dragonhunt now holds it with the instigator apparent by his side.I think your trying to read far too much into the Braham character at this stage of what is just the prologue.I see this as a way for Braham to open up the Norn part of this story and for him to begin maturing into a more solid, focused member of the group, at least I hope for that.I think we get it, you don't like the character or the personality that has been written into him thus far, but your missing the point somewhat in that Braham at a young age has had to deal with some pretty tough stuff that even those of greater years and maturity would also find hard to deal with.. this may be his chance to grow as a player in this story, this game. What I was calling "irrelevant" was the need to clarify Braham being drunk or who got him drunk in regards to what my thread is about. I know why Braham was drunk and what it accomplished for their plot. The point is about his slurred speech being intended for comedic intentions. You can have the same plot play out without the overuse of comedy through a character that has already had enough comedy forced on him, for the purpose of one of the agendas of the writers. Have you ever been drunk or tried to converse with someone that is.. it can be kind of funny at times, but it can also be quite a powerful truth serum I guess for many of us.I mean less we forget this was a celebration and some take that as a green light to let their hair down and have some fun, drink too much eat the pantry out of food and yeah do stupid things.. I know a few adults who have done that more times than I can throw a stick at. Add to that Norn are kind of stereotyped into that big brawling moot lovers, equally at home with an oversized weapon in their hand and talking tough or having a Steiner of ale fixed to their mouths slurring dumb talk to whoever about whatever.. but yes it was used to further the narrative of the wider story arc that is at play.So I still do not see why you have such a problem with it, what is the harm, it served a purpose and I think it was executed reasonably well and for me at least it finally made me feel Braham might just be redeemable as a character.Try to enjoy (or not) the story and its writings for what it actually is, not what you think it should be from your own self perceived expertise. There is no need to further excuse that scene. There never was. The point, again, is that it's Braham. AGAIN. "Ka-Braham!" -- "I have hair!" -- "You know why they call me Eirsson? Because I'm Eir's son." Hilarious. Braham was a stoic, noble, reasonably intelligent character starting out. Now he's shooting Jormag's tooth, being a bratty child to the Commander, and trying to fit in those absolutely ingenious one-liners wherever he can. Those who want and know something can be better (or at least not awful) don't just eat-up whatever is put in front of them. Creators and designers aren't asking for feedback and opinions because they don't care about what we would like. We point out and they ask because we both want the best for the game. The kind of players you suggest are the kind that don't have credibility in such topics as these, nor do they have any type of argument worth engaging, except for me to point out what I just have. If you're happy with the game and have nothing to add other than, "It's fine. Just accept it.", then there is nothing left for us to discuss. You do realise that the eirson comment is one of the deepest parts of his character. The desire to get out of his mother's shadow. Or maybe one of his deepest conflicts… the desire to get out of his mothers shadow, but to also live up to the reputation that precedes him - something we each may have struggled with at one time or another in our lives, which is why I think the writing around Braham's' character and his personality may well be provoking different opinions.As I have said previous, I hope this will lead to Braham finally breaking free of some, if not all of those obvious flaws that for me at least have seemingly continued to shackle him from having a greater impression on the story.At the very least this has opened up some interesting debate considering the level of the negativity that had been drawn up leading to the SAGA's prologue going live.

Agree, it wasn't obvious to me at that point, but it did provoke thought as to could they be heading for the same thing only in ways that were always going to see them collide head on. Even as far back as LS1 I felt Braham was the somebody who acts on impulse, passion and jumps straight in without much deliberation, whether good intentioned or not. As for the constant self embarrassment, yep I too grant that has been the course this character has been set on as he struggles to find the right path for the right reasons and many times it has made me cringe, which is why I share the view that I would not miss Braham if he should suddenly be swept up and swallowed whole by any number of foes we have encountered to date or are about to.But maybe, just maybe there was method behind the narrative that has over time brought us to this new Saga.. I will reserved judgement for the moment, because I actually enjoyed this particular Braham increment within the Prologue and hope it sets the scene for something much more uplifting for both his character and his personality. IF NOT THEN PLEASE ANET.. I WANNA BE THE ONE TO PUSH THE POINTY THING IN! :)

I got a ticket response advising they are aware of the issue and looking into it, but no idea on ETA so maybe wait a whiles or if you can't then trust in luck :)

Pretty sure they have already answered this request previously.It likely does not offer a viable financial return on the time and costs associated to bringing this to fruition. Could they utilise a some kind of 3rd party or player driven alternative, most likely , but that could risk opening a can of worms they just don't want to have to then jump in and sort out. Does it suck - yeah I guess it does for those affectedDoes it make sense from a business perspective - Unfortunately yes it does also. That's understandable. But sit on place and silenced, we, too, already not can. We do not ask for the translation of the whole game, we ask to add at least Cyrillic. At least in Guild Chat.I hear ya, but it is what it is.. and likely to be even more unlikely to happen since loosing many faces at the company this past year , major reshuffling and a busy LS schedule to keep to following a fairly long dry spot across many facets of the game. Even just adding support for Cyrillic is likely a little more complicated than many of us realise.As I said it definitely sucks, but it just doesn't line up with current priorities I guess from a business perspective.

Pretty sure they have already answered this request previously.It likely does not offer a viable financial return on the time and costs associated to bringing this to fruition. Could they utilise a some kind of 3rd party or player driven alternative, most likely , but that could risk opening a can of worms they just don't want to have to then jump in and sort out. Does it suck - yeah I guess it does for those affectedDoes it make sense from a business perspective - Unfortunately yes it does also.

Yep installed last night... it was an optional patch as you say.Played a while aftercwithout issue accept for some very noticeable FPS spiking, something I have never really had an issue with before ... jumping from 90+ FPS to < 30 FPS in a heart beat even in non character heavy non particle effect areas across many maps... even noticeable when pushing settings down low and updating Nvidia driver and settings.... definitely something changed and not in a good way I think.

Well.. my old pitchfork is blunt and all my torches are extinguished... no point keep sharpening the tips or burning more sticks for the global warming strikeforces to cry foul over, so just gunna have to play some more Simon & Garfunkel hits a whiles - hmm Bridge over Troubled Water it is :)

Just because some retailers are not on that arbitrary list doesn't mean it's going to be a wonky deal.If you get a fake code or a used code then sure it's not Anets fault and don't expect them to honour the purchase, but don't tarnish every supplier outside of "THE" list with that same brush... I have never had any issues over many years that's for sure when using 3rd party marketplace sellers. In fact I would hazard a guess some of those sellers could perhaps be the same as those on the list just trying to use as wide a set of online tools as they can to profit. Not sure how you got that from my answer to "ArenaNet supplies unauthorized retailers". Sure, you can get a legitimate code there; but, should you have an issue, ArenaNet won't make it good. And that's how we know ArenaNet doesn't supply those unauthorized retailers. Actually your right ... I just got home and reread your post and my reply.. I guess I read something that was there :( 1000 Apologies Inc

They released a new patch yesterday and it states the issue is fixed,i don't use surround myself so i can't check if it works. September 26, 2019—KB4517211 (OS Build 18362.387)https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4517211/windows-10-update-kb4517211 "Updates an issue that causes audio in certain games to be quieter or different than expected. " Not seen that update land yet... I will go take a look a see if it is indeed fixed my particular issue

OP ... it's kinda funny I was having this very conversation only last night with a guild mate.We are often wondering why we keep having to remit things likecUi sound, music, environment sounds as they either go loud or very quiet and yesterday was starting to get infuriating. @"Inculpatus cedo.9234" " thanks for the link I will take a look at that. EDIT - yep Inc that sounds a familiar issue and hopefully it won't be too long for MS to get their act together with a revised patch. +1

Just because some retailers are not on that arbitrary list doesn't mean it's going to be a wonky deal.If you get a fake code or a used code then sure it's not Anets fault and don't expect them to honour the purchase, but don't tarnish every supplier outside of "THE" list with that same brush... I have never had any issues over many years that's for sure when using 3rd party marketplace sellers. In fact I would hazard a guess some of those sellers could perhaps be the same as those on the list just trying to use as wide a set of online tools as they can to profit.

That does not answer the question either. Yes, but what do you expect? People don't know why they are getting more expensive on third party sites. So that's why I jumped directly to the conclusion: use a CC. It's so much more convenient.And again you miss the OP's point.Using a CC does not change the price of the gem card... in fact in many cases it actually makes it worse as you get slapped with a small additional charge by the online provider more often than not. OP... sites like G2A or similar are merely the marketplace, the sellers who sell the gem cards set their prices. I have also seen a sharp rises in 2000 gem cards to the point it makes no sense to buy them except via the gem store now.

It's completely irrelevant who or what caused him to be drunk. The point is that it's being used as a way to further their agenda with Braham as a caricature and not a character. This placeholder journey with Braham has been going on with his character for a long time now and it's unfortunate to see a character that started with so much potential reduced to an empty gimmick. No they are furthering the agenda of the story.. or are you missing the fact he was being prompted to drink more, fight and.. loosing the heirloom of his family , to which end we do not yet know other than the leader of this Charr dragonhunt now holds it with the instigator apparent by his side.I think your trying to read far too much into the Braham character at this stage of what is just the prologue.I see this as a way for Braham to open up the Norn part of this story and for him to begin maturing into a more solid, focused member of the group, at least I hope for that.I think we get it, you don't like the character or the personality that has been written into him thus far, but your missing the point somewhat in that Braham at a young age has had to deal with some pretty tough stuff that even those of greater years and maturity would also find hard to deal with.. this may be his chance to grow as a player in this story, this game. What I was calling "irrelevant" was the need to clarify Braham being drunk or who got him drunk in regards to what my thread is about. I know why Braham was drunk and what it accomplished for their plot. The point is about his slurred speech being intended for comedic intentions. You can have the same plot play out without the overuse of comedy through a character that has already had enough comedy forced on him, for the purpose of one of the agendas of the writers. Have you ever been drunk or tried to converse with someone that is.. it can be kind of funny at times, but it can also be quite a powerful truth serum I guess for many of us.I mean less we forget this was a celebration and some take that as a green light to let their hair down and have some fun, drink too much eat the pantry out of food and yeah do stupid things.. I know a few adults who have done that more times than I can throw a stick at. Add to that Norn are kind of stereotyped into that big brawling moot lovers, equally at home with an oversized weapon in their hand and talking tough or having a Steiner of ale fixed to their mouths slurring dumb talk to whoever about whatever.. but yes it was used to further the narrative of the wider story arc that is at play.So I still do not see why you have such a problem with it, what is the harm, it served a purpose and I think it was executed reasonably well and for me at least it finally made me feel Braham might just be redeemable as a character.Try to enjoy (or not) the story and its writings for what it actually is, not what you think it should be from your own self perceived expertise. There is no need to further excuse that scene. There never was. The point, again, is that it's Braham. AGAIN. "Ka-Braham!" -- "I have hair!" -- "You know why they call me Eirsson? Because I'm Eir's son." Hilarious. Braham was a stoic, noble, reasonably intelligent character starting out. Now he's shooting Jormag's tooth, being a bratty child to the Commander, and trying to fit in those absolutely ingenious one-liners wherever he can. Those who want and know something can be better (or at least not awful) don't just eat-up whatever is put in front of them. Creators and designers aren't asking for feedback and opinions because they don't care about what we would like. We point out and they ask because we both want the best for the game. The kind of players you suggest are the kind that don't have credibility in such topics as these, nor do they have any type of argument worth engaging, except for me to point out what I just have. If you're happy with the game and have nothing to add other than, "It's fine. Just accept it.", then there is nothing left for us to discuss.You keep saying there's nothing to discuss but here you are again getting all angsty with someone who chooses not to fall in line with your own "I want so it must be" attitude. The worst part is that your ranting and attacks on posters throughout this thread actually make you look less than credible more someone who can't handle the fact others can enjoy content for what it is rather than what you want it to be.Bottom line your making a mountain out of a mole hill.

When Anet uses most other characters to move the story along, they do it in such a way, that those characters for the most part, at the very least don't look worse for it. In case of Braham, he always does. I think many of us already commented on how we feel Braham is portrayed through his whole time within the story not just this particular instalment... it's just this time he is the character that has been utilised to forward a particularly important piece of the narrative, which we do not see unveiled until the last cut scenesAs for his traits... yes he tries to be brave and indeed comes across as foolish... didn't we all do something's similar when we were young and impetuous, jumping in without thinking, trying to be something more than we just aren't ready to be. Pride and stubbornes kinda work hand in hand especially in someone so obviously feeling pressured to walk in more famous shoes whilst striving to find their own place in the big wide worldAs for being goaded... of course he was, and now the final cutscenes have revealed the plot a little more clearly, for me at least it seems perfectable acceptable for ANET to of used and impressed upon those stereotypical Norn traits. Could this of been done differently... sureWould it of been any better to go about it differently.... who can tellHas this encouraged players to discuss the writing and the Braham character more deeply than just we love or hate him ... yep and thats not a bad thing imo.It also highlights just how we as players can see things differently, even when the subject matter is purely fictional and limited in scope. Would the story be any better with or without Braham... again who knows, it's not a perfect story for more reasons than just Brahams often infuriating character flawes... but what makes it perfect is kinda down to how we as individuals choose to make it no matter if it was written by a primary school student or a Tolkien esc literary master.

There's a reason why from the very first moment he appeared in GW2, back in LS1, people were asking if Borje the Sun Chaser is really his father, and whether he is half-human by any chance (no matter how much Anet kept insisting that mixed race children simply do not exist). See, I see alot more than "the Norn is drunk" thing.. I see charr trying to take advantage of those Norn stereotypes.. the love of ale, the pride "Is that a challenge" and then the fisty cuffs... all used to play into the distraction for Ryland to steal the bow.... seems about fitting for a young inexperienced Norn who is still trying to find his way in the world. The use of drunken banter is nothing more than that or maybe ANET have opened a little bit of Braham up, maybe being drunk has allowed some of that truth serum to bring out a bit of Braham that he has been struggling to come to terms with... is that not unlike what many people go through growing up even after reaching adulthood. Or are we all just trying to read way more into some small detail in what is only the prologue of a new LS chapter... errmm SAGA.

OP.. I used to wonder why Charr never got WB either.... especially considering the richness of the history/story behind them and the humans... I mean we have the crypt we have some story fight at the beginning which delves into that history, but sadly all we got really was a few ghosties here and there to cull if wehappen to do so.One of the reasons I tend not to visit PoA very often even when choosing to roll a new Charr, I tend to port elsewhere straight after the initial story point... the map offers very little compared to the other races starter maps, to me at least.

You seriously owe me a coffee I just wasted the one I bought!!

I also read a lot of comments on Braham that make me think a lot of players just treat him as a 'human' both personality and culture-wise. But he's norn, a were-creature, and there are very big differences in both those areas. He has various classical norn-traits that many seem to take the wrong way, which is totally understandable when looking from a human perspective.Actually, for me it's exactly the opposite. What i find problematic is him acting like a human (and a pathetic one, to boot), not a Norn. I mean, i know that the epic Norn of GW1 were already changed into gw2 into caricatures, coming off as more funny and comedic than serious, dangerous and heroic, but Braham takes that way, way too far. First, he was a whiney kid (granted, he had reasons, but still, he was a whiney kid). Now, he's the Jar Jar of this story, and, like with JarJar, for the most part the comedy revolves around the story showing us how more pathtic can he get. All those norn traits you speak of? He has none. I think what your trying to put out here is kind inherent to most of us at some point or another.. from a whiney kid to the extrovert to the wise old man/woman trying to pass on all those years of experience back down to the next generation - kind of what growing up is about and finally seeing it go full circle.Again, you are thinking human here. He is Norn however. Do you want an example of another Norn in very similar situation (young age, tragedy and family loss)? It's Jora (Yes, she was also barely into adulthood when Svanir fell under Drakkar's influence). Compare her to Braham, and perhaps you will understand what my problem with him is. There is nothing to understand, there is no right or wrong, it is nothing to do with thinking as a human other than I am one (at least me ole ma said so).. it is just another example of people being different in how they handle things, how they progress or digress.. why should they be written to act the same way when in real life that doesn't happen, no matter what race, sex, colour or creed you are.Just because he is Norn doesn't mean anything other than there are some very stereotypical things we associate with that race and they kinda used them in this particular piece of the story arc to help further its narrative.

It's completely irrelevant who or what caused him to be drunk. The point is that it's being used as a way to further their agenda with Braham as a caricature and not a character. This placeholder journey with Braham has been going on with his character for a long time now and it's unfortunate to see a character that started with so much potential reduced to an empty gimmick. No they are furthering the agenda of the story.. or are you missing the fact he was being prompted to drink more, fight and.. loosing the heirloom of his family , to which end we do not yet know other than the leader of this Charr dragonhunt now holds it with the instigator apparent by his side.I think your trying to read far too much into the Braham character at this stage of what is just the prologue.I see this as a way for Braham to open up the Norn part of this story and for him to begin maturing into a more solid, focused member of the group, at least I hope for that.I think we get it, you don't like the character or the personality that has been written into him thus far, but your missing the point somewhat in that Braham at a young age has had to deal with some pretty tough stuff that even those of greater years and maturity would also find hard to deal with.. this may be his chance to grow as a player in this story, this game. What I was calling "irrelevant" was the need to clarify Braham being drunk or who got him drunk in regards to what my thread is about. I know why Braham was drunk and what it accomplished for their plot. The point is about his slurred speech being intended for comedic intentions. You can have the same plot play out without the overuse of comedy through a character that has already had enough comedy forced on him, for the purpose of one of the agendas of the writers.Have you ever been drunk or tried to converse with someone that is.. it can be kind of funny at times, but it can also be quite a powerful truth serum I guess for many of us.I mean less we forget this was a celebration and some take that as a green light to let their hair down and have some fun, drink too much eat the pantry out of food and yeah do stupid things.. I know a few adults who have done that more times than I can throw a stick at. Add to that Norn are kind of stereotyped into that big brawling moot lovers, equally at home with an oversized weapon in their hand and talking tough or having a Steiner of ale fixed to their mouths slurring dumb talk to whoever about whatever.. but yes it was used to further the narrative of the wider story arc that is at play.So I still do not see why you have such a problem with it, what is the harm, it served a purpose and I think it was executed reasonably well and for me at least it finally made me feel Braham might just be redeemable as a character.Try to enjoy (or not) the story and its writings for what it actually is, not what you think it should be from your own self perceived expertise.

I also read a lot of comments on Braham that make me think a lot of players just treat him as a 'human' both personality and culture-wise. But he's norn, a were-creature, and there are very big differences in both those areas. He has various classical norn-traits that many seem to take the wrong way, which is totally understandable when looking from a human perspective.Actually, for me it's exactly the opposite. What i find problematic is him acting like a human (and a pathetic one, to boot), not a Norn. I mean, i know that the epic Norn of GW1 were already changed into gw2 into caricatures, coming off as more funny and comedic than serious, dangerous and heroic, but Braham takes that way, way too far. First, he was a whiney kid (granted, he had reasons, but still, he was a whiney kid). Now, he's the Jar Jar of this story, and, like with JarJar, for the most part the comedy revolves around the story showing us how more pathtic can he get. All those norn traits you speak of? He has none.I think what your trying to put out here is kind inherent to most of us at some point or another.. from a whiney kid to the extrovert to the wise old man/woman trying to pass on all those years of experience back down to the next generation - kind of what growing up is about and finally seeing it go full circle.I see some of myself and more importantly, some of my own children in some of the story telling here..My kids from a very early age suffered the loss of their mother and I have seen them struggle with coming to terms with that as they have neared adulthood. There emotions, their actions, and their reactions have all undergone intense changes, like any youngling does and now as they near the end of their teen years they are beginning to find their own way and understanding that its ok to let your hair down once in awhile, but they are also beginning to grasp the fact there are somethings in life that require them to be more mature, more responsible and to think things through... has Braham reached that stage yet.. maybe, maybe not but he was young, full of racial pride yet not able to understand why or what or how to act on his emotions. Perhaps this is the beginning of Braham finally breaking those shackles and becoming the hero of his people, much like his parents were before him.But then again there is also a wider story arc at play here and as yet we do not know the extent of Brahams or any of the other players roles in this Saga. As I said previous.. the story is not perfect, but what is perfect in a story where millions of people can offer their own subjectivity against the quality of its writing - I mean we each are able to critique it against our own set of values, principles and emotive conjurations, we don't all have to be of the same opinions so some of us will like how these kinds of things play out in the story and some obviously will not.Again I have disliked Braham as a character in this whole story thus far and am willing to accept that he isn't my cup of tea, but at the same time I accept he has had / will continue to have a part to play in developing the story further (or maybe his time is coming, who knows)

That's not what is being said here. Braham being conflicting isn't the problem. There are many characters in the story that conflict with the Commander and the missions and the other characters. It's about the execution and arc of Braham. It's about how Braham isn't being developed in a way that is authentic, significant, or necessary to the story other than as a way to redeem him. They "180'd" his character at least two times already, more than any other character because he is not a true character. He's a playing card meant to serve a purpose. Whether it's to be an ally who conflicts with the commander or the comedic relief. He's currently serving as the caricature sidekick just for forced-humor. He adds nothing significant or essential to the actual story. Saying "oh but he has been by the commander's side for many episodes!" is missing the fact that he was placed there recently and purposefully to put that idea in your head that Braham is now essential and not the annoying, useless, complaining character he was just prior. It's to make up for that. But they didn't even do that right. They decided to force down our throats that he's also now suddenly a highly comedic, buddy-buddy partner for the Commander. He may become useful in the Norn part of the upcoming story, but that should have been his story thus far. Instead everything till now has been filler or unnecessary conflict that went no where. Braham used to be a rising hero and an interesting character. He wasn't a whiny brat or a clown when we were first introduced to him. Then the commander took over much of the journey they had planned for him and instead of giving him a proper journey of his own, they decided to make him the tag-along group member with a grudge. Wow slow down... remember this is a fantasy world and meant to have multi facets in its story telling, which in turn provide opportunities to branch or switch up all whilst creating the opportunity for players to explore them, cuss them or love them... there is no actual right or wrong except from your own personal viewpoint.Don't get me wrong I am not a Braham fanboi either as I've already said, but your not the voice of LS or do you have some sixth sense that can tell us what is in store for the character or any character cos from where I am sitting I can see the IBS being reasonably meaningful in context when considering both Braham and Rytlock, I also feel Rox could of had an uptick in character here as well but well it doesn't look like it. " It's about how Braham isn't being developed in a way that is authentic, significant, or necessary to the story other than as a way to redeem him. "I will be honest here and say I find this a little strange considering he is just one cog in a larger machine.. also consider the depth the narrative team are able to go to in the time and cost constraints they have upon them. I would hazard a guess they could of, would of, should of expanded Braham and other character so much more every chapter and likely did, but there will always be a need to edit out, shorten and change directions in an effort to get it all ready in time for the big reveals..Hopefully its not a sprint for this character or any of them, its a marathon Multi-facets doesn't mean you choose multi-ranges of quality. That is just silly. You strive for the best quality you can achieve within the parameters you have or you concede that it's lesser than what it could and/or should be. If Anet had the Predator alien from AVP suddenly appear from the skies and kill your character without any explanation and then have that change the entire course of your story, would you consider that right or wrong in the context of quality and natural story progression? There are clear right and wrongs in storytelling principles. That "Predator" scenario would be hilarious, but it would be wrong in this story. Braham going from William Wallace in Braveheart to Hayden Christensen's Anakin Skywalker in Star Wars to Tom Holland's Spiderman is not only unfunny, it's also wrong in terms of natural, fitting story-telling progression. All those constraints do not equate to poor-quality writing being necessary. That just sounds like an unconnected excuse. In those same constraints, they could have written more suitable, interesting, and authentic scenes with Braham.Except ANET haven't done any of that. They have simply allowed a character with obvious flawes to begin to mature and in doing so they are using both his flawes and some of his racial stereotype to aid in the progression of the wider story.This is not about Braham remember its about a scheming Warmonger who is seeking Charr dominance and as far as we can tell he needed to get the bow from Braham, to which end we dot know as yet.This is not some book that a writer takes many years to piece together this is fantasy writing by a range of writers over a much shorter time period, it is never going to a Tolkien or CS Lewis fantasy masterpiece where each connection has years of research and deliberations.Look we get it, you see yourself as an expert writer but your forgetting that quality of this story is very much subjective, if it is not up to your high standards then that is something only you can deal with.I would hazard a guess that many lesser folk like myself don't feel the need to nit pick to such a fine degree of detail, we just try to enjoy it for what it is.

OP, I very much admire the effort and dedication you have put into this discussion over a period of time, as well as putting a rich layer of detail to support it, such a refreshing switch up from the everyday "I want to just wear my panties and bra but have as much flesh over the top NOAW" stuff we normally get to see when discussing outfits and armours.I hope ANET takes the time to look at this and maybe find some solutions to make suggestions and ideas/requests like this happen., if only in a small way. +1

I was thinking same thing. Weapon cd's stayed as they were so u can't just swap to spam the same skills. I was just thinking I'd at so many more possible rotations plus would allow the weapons and their skills to be used in a more reactionary way as well adding more depth to the combat. Like for example a thief using poison field than cluster bomb swap to sword or dagger to attack than back to sb to IA to kite etc just as an example. Sometimes u know the skill u need and would benefit u in the fit at that moment but unfortunately the weapon swap us on CD and u can't swap. Just think it's a un needed restriction that holds back depth of combat for no real reason. I get the rune bonuses on swap but just give them a cooldown to balance so they work on the CD and not swap. Curious, if you want to maintain the cd's on weapon skills you have used but want the ability to keep swapping weapons without a cooldown, how does that really help rotations when your effectively going to be sat waiting to use the skills anyway as they would and should still be on cd. Cuz u may and prob will have a skill off CD or one u didnt use before swapping? Like if u used poison feild and cluster bomb on thief sb than switched to use some s/d skills than swapped few secs later to use sb evade back or IA. Those rotations are impossible with CD on weapon swap.Sure, but if you wanted to use that skill why wait for the next weapon swap.. sorry I see this as a dead horse and serves no real benefit other than originally you just wanted to get rid of cd's full stop so you could endlessly swap, spam rinse repeat.. it wasn't until @SinisterSlay.6973 brought the point up you strangely backpedalled.