piitb.7635 Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 (edited) Feel free to add your own. Mine are the following Opening mission was kinda cool. Definitely different than the typical walking around a certain path on a map and fight against swarms. Because of its location, the special skill animation you get, landing seems a little buggy. Like its trying to guess where you meant to hit on a moving target. not a deal breaker or anything. Still could use some polish. Hoping this is an isolated thing The first zone in Cantha is pretty. Like really pretty. The colors just pop and definitely a 180 from the browns and the browns and more of the browns of PoF. The architecture is also on point. ANet wasn't messing around with Jade Bots. Their zips are already everywhere and you don't have a bot yet. And given the verticality of the first zone already, you will need jade bots as skyscale probably not going to get you where you need to go. Really looking forward to where they go with this. Fishing is...okay for now. Catching one fish doesn't make me experienced in it...so guess I will just have to keep trying it. Opening the map and viewing just PoI count each zone seems like its Yuuge. like Desolation sort of Yuuge. There are probably tons of secrets hidden away to find. Edited February 28, 2022 by piitb.7635 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traveller.7496 Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 I got stuck inside an airship in the first mission with no way to die and I had to do the whole kitten thing again. Why isn't there any measures against something like that? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maikimaik.1974 Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 3 minutes ago, Traveller.7496 said: I got stuck inside an airship in the first mission with no way to die and I had to do the whole kitten thing again. Why isn't there any measures against something like that? Have you tried using the /stuck command? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traveller.7496 Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 Yeah. No luck unfortunately. Made it through eventually, just a bit of a bummer that very first instance had a bug like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tachenon.5270 Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 24 minutes ago, Traveller.7496 said: I got stuck inside an airship in the first mission with no way to die and I had to do the whole kitten thing again. Why isn't there any measures against something like that? I got stuck behind something on an airship in that mission, but fortunately I was able to get out using that special ability thing. So, yay for that. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randulf.7614 Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 So far, excellent although the colour palette of Shing Jea isn’t to my taste. Great first mission, loved the views of Cantha on approach, loving fishing. Decent start, although PoF was better looking and had more interesting events early on 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randulf.7614 Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 Really loved the mount event delivering the goods. Dunno, it just seemed fun to use different mounts and the attention to detail on something so minor was kinda cool 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeConan.4563 Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 Boring 6 3 3 6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Efar.8153 Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 (edited) It's really nice even though it feels like i am playing another game... It's not the same feeling i get when i play in the starting zones. Anyways... Mastery points and hero points are easier to get. The map exploration is way more enjoyable(unlike pof where i die 5 times trying to reach a waypoint:))) ) even if i don't have a skyscale.. yet. The environment is so colorful and pretty - but not as immersive as the starting zones. The fishing part is hell. The dialogue is pretty annoying. What's up with the combo thingy? :)) Have fun and enjoy the new expansion, everyone! 😄 Edited March 1, 2022 by Efar.8153 6 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luthan.5236 Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 (edited) Just played the opening mission and explored a bit near the prison on the island. I guess I will progress through each chapter. Then repeating for achievements. (Missed some cause I made mistakes in the opening mission - but should not be too hard.) The map currencies (one you can sell or convert in another currency ... which supposedly is used for crafting as well) seem interesting. Fishing ... we'll see. Trying that later. Map looking beautiful - liked the island the most in GW1. Curious about the Jade Bot later - might be a bit fun to progress through the crafting. I talked to that NPC with the recipes and stuff. Seems interesting. (Also you salvage crafted stuff ... or another currency? Might be related to some "bug" someone posted related to "salvage all" option.) For the opening mission engineer is nice - rocket boots can save some of the skill uses (where you can use it only max 10 times for the achievement) - but I'm sure other professions have movement skills as well. Still need to try the mechanis. Not unlocked yet ... exploring more first for a bit. Until I decide - then needing to create a first build. Edited February 28, 2022 by Luthan.5236 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piitb.7635 Posted February 28, 2022 Author Share Posted February 28, 2022 The monastery area is a good throwback to GW1. They are giving tutorials on basic stuff in GW2, but you have to remember that in GW1 the monastery was a starting spot. Its a good connection to its roots. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randulf.7614 Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 Leviathan fight wasn’t too bad. Had hoped for a bit more to it though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zrangon.6415 Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 have tried to be too clever. i can't do either of steps in 2nd story step . normally can do things with persistence rather than skill but looks like i've wasted my money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randulf.7614 Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 Boats are awesome! Having great fun in two player Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barvol.6431 Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 Looks like it's a complete waste of money. Early story step's involve fishing which is hideously implemented. Another step is effectively a combat tutorial - but using skills I'd never use as a casual player and will never have the skill level to complete - dodge 5 times in a row, no chance. 5 total 1 at a time maybe. I did fear they'd gate basic content by insisting on a certain skill level and looks like they have. 6 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piitb.7635 Posted February 28, 2022 Author Share Posted February 28, 2022 4 minutes ago, Barvol.6431 said: Looks like it's a complete waste of money. Early story step's involve fishing which is hideously implemented. Another step is effectively a combat tutorial - but using skills I'd never use as a casual player and will never have the skill level to complete - dodge 5 times in a row, no chance. 5 total 1 at a time maybe. I did fear they'd gate basic content by insisting on a certain skill level and looks like they have. Everyone is entitled their opinion but you're really complaining about not being able to dodge simple area attack in an area that is a throwback to the original Guild Wars? I mean there is really no words. 8 4 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theCypher.9406 Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 7 minutes ago, Barvol.6431 said: Looks like it's a complete waste of money. Early story step's involve fishing which is hideously implemented. Another step is effectively a combat tutorial - but using skills I'd never use as a casual player and will never have the skill level to complete - dodge 5 times in a row, no chance. 5 total 1 at a time maybe. I did fear they'd gate basic content by insisting on a certain skill level and looks like they have. Reallly... like ... what? Hideously implemented? Give a reason pls. Combat tutorial? As i remeber correctly, people on forums demanded exactly that. Because new players arent really tought about combo fields, cc bars and such. Implementing it in EOD might be a bit strange. Since the people need the last expansion which tells them the basics but maybe aint that bad cuz most newcomers might start with exactly that. Thats a point to discuss but it was demanded and Anet delivered. Dodge 5 times in a row is impossible? Oh boy. That quest can be solved by pressing jump and side-stepping. You dont even need to dodge. Sry but that is totally rubbish. Greetings 8 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maikimaik.1974 Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 (edited) 21 minutes ago, Barvol.6431 said: Another step is effectively a combat tutorial - but using skills I'd never use as a casual player and will never have the skill level to complete - dodge 5 times in a row, no chance. 5 total 1 at a time maybe. Then this was made exactly and specifically for you, so you can learn how to do it. You don't even have to actually dodge, you can simply walk to avoid the aoe indicator. Edited February 28, 2022 by Maikimaik.1974 1 6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marikus.1875 Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 26 minutes ago, piitb.7635 said: I mean there is really no words. Oh, I have words for them, believe you me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilMasa.2546 Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 Actually i kinda don't like the expansion so far. - I don't find intresting any of the new professions - for ONCE i would have liked to start with all the new professions unlocked.But nope. - im tired of unskippable long dialogues that increase the duration of quests TOO MUCH - and the "radio mechanic" is ANNOYING AF : always in my ears with pointless details i dont need to enjoy the story. (ended up muting all the voices) - fishing is actually fun,but i would have preferred it wasn't a mastery tho. - The jadebot mastery, played a bit with it,dont like the "battery" mechanic. Meh 7 2 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maria Murtor.7253 Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 (edited) Guild Wars 2 (not the exact quote, because I'm playing on German): Gorrik: His Photon Forge has the same flaws as the the one above." Ivan: "You call it flaws, I call it characteristics." Metal Gear Solid: Snake: "You intentionally designed it with a weak point?" Otacon: "It's not a weak point--I like to think of it as more of a character flaw." It made me smile. Edited February 28, 2022 by Maria Murtor.7253 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuchslein.8639 Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 Question for people who have played EOD outside of the story. I myself do not own EOD yet, but I know through a friend that the art team has once again done a masterful job. But I don't want to pay 30€ or more just for beautiful graphics and details. Therefore, my question, how is the replay value of the maps? More like POF, meh? More like HOT, yeih? Or more like IBS, good but super looooong? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoot.7190 Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 (edited) So far, I'm enjoying everything a lot and I look forward to what sort of living world additions they add over the next year or so. It's a bit worrying how few people there seem to be posting here and streaming/watching on Twitch though. Edited February 28, 2022 by Zoot.7190 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randulf.7614 Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 1 minute ago, Zoot.7190 said: So far, I'm enjoying everything a lot and I look forward to what sort of living world additions they add over the next year or so. It's a bit worrying how few people there seem to be posting here and streaming/watching on Twitch though. You rarely get people posting on launch day even for a living world episode. Partly because of people enjoying the content, but also because there will be some risk of spoilers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maikimaik.1974 Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 1 minute ago, Zoot.7190 said: It's a bit worrying how few people there seem to be posting here and streaming/watching on Twitch though. People are probably playing the game right now and sadly Gw2 has never been a popular game to stream, so I don't think this is anything to worry about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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