Transmutation charge in pve

[Mini Crinny.6190]

PvE players are more likely to buy transmutation charges with Gems than PvP or WvW players, may aswell give them for free in competitive game mode to try and entice players into these game modes more

[Cuks.8241]

@Hannelore.8153 said:The problem is that removing the system would remove a huge chunk of the reason that people play PvP/WvW. The system is intentionally sparse in PvE to encourage playing those game modes for the rewards instead (Transmutation Charges, stat-select armor, etc.).

Doing those things in PvE is alot harder, but PvE is overall far more lucrative, which is the balance of it.

I really doubt many players play pvp/wvw for Transmute charges. Sure you will eventually pile loads of them but if you don't like the mode it will probably be a pain in the ass and feel painfully slow. Also I think average pvp players are a different breed and care less about the looks compared to an average player. At least I would prefer to have an option to disable all the flashy skins and effects for a better game play. If a game has a standard skin option where we all look alike I turn it on for a better visual clarity during fights.

In the end fashion is what funds this game.

[AliamRationem.5172]

@Makuragee.3058 said:Its kind of sad that the main reward in this game is skin but I cant use them cause I did my map completion a while back and I dont have any left. Dont tell me to go in wvw or pvp I hate those game mode and could care less about them (frankly do you really want some, dont care, afk farm in your game mode?) Why not give us 1 charge every level up after level 80? Its not normal that pvp, wvw player are flood with them and pve its a dry desert of charge, only a fiew drop here and there... And no reroll an alt to fashion my main is not a solution, its mainly a band aid and its not fun...

They probably just want to give a reason to participate in those game modes. They didn't prevent you from earning transmute charges in PvE. They just make it worth your while to earn them via PvP/WvW instead. They also probably want you to feel that transmute charges are valuable, since this is a game that I gather has a large casual PvE demographic that, like you, doesn't typically participate in PvP/WvW. After all, they sell them in the gemshop and PvE players make far more gold than PvP/WvW players do.

[AliamRationem.5172]

@Cuks.8241 said:

@Hannelore.8153 said:The problem is that removing the system would remove a huge chunk of the reason that people play PvP/WvW. The system is intentionally sparse in PvE to encourage playing those game modes for the rewards instead (Transmutation Charges, stat-select armor, etc.).

Doing those things in PvE is alot harder, but PvE is overall far more lucrative, which is the balance of it.

I really doubt many players play pvp/wvw for Transmute charges. Sure you will eventually pile loads of them but if you don't like the mode it will probably be a pain in the kitten and feel painfully slow. Also I think average pvp players are a different breed and care less about the looks compared to an average player. At least I would prefer to have an option to disable all the flashy skins and effects for a better game play. If a game has a standard skin option where we all look alike I turn it on for a better visual clarity during fights.

In the end fashion is what funds this game.

Perhaps I'm atypical, but I consider it a nice perk that transmute charges are so easily acquired via WvW/PvP. I love the fashion wars almost as much as I love fighting other players! And I hate farming and map completion, though I otherwise enjoy GW2 open world play. So this system is perfect for me!

[Ashantara.8731]

You get a couple (or one?) per month as rewards from the Daily Login reward chest. :)

I wish they were tradeable. I have over 2,000 and would gladly put half of them on the Trading Post. :/

[Zaklex.6308]

@Ashantara.8731 said:You get a couple (or one?) per month as rewards from the Daily Login reward chest. :)

I wish they were tradeable. I have over 2,000 and would gladly put half of them on the Trading Post. :/

I have over 2000 as well, and I'd be happy to just give them away...also, the majority of mine came out of Black Lion Chests as I think most do vs actually being purchased directly from the Gem Store.

[Super Hayes.6890]

@Ashantara.8731 said:You get a couple (or one?) per month as rewards from the Daily Login reward chest. :)

I wish they were tradeable. I have over 2,000 and would gladly put half of them on the Trading Post. :/

It's three per month on the log in rewards. When they become tradable I'll happily buy all of yours ;) I have zero on average cause I use them as fast as I get them.

[Super Hayes.6890]

@Zaklex.6308 said:

@Ashantara.8731 said:You get a couple (or one?) per month as rewards from the Daily Login reward chest. :)

I wish they were tradeable. I have over 2,000 and would gladly put half of them on the Trading Post. :/

I have over 2000 as well, and I'd be happy to just give them away...also, the majority of mine came out of Black Lion Chests as I think most do vs actually being purchased directly from the Gem Store.

Oooo, I want yours too ?

[ScyeRynn.4218]

@Makuragee.3058 said:Its kind of sad that the main reward in this game is skin but I cant use them cause I did my map completion a while back and I dont have any left. Dont tell me to go in wvw or pvp I hate those game mode and could care less about them (frankly do you really want some, dont care, afk farm in your game mode?) Why not give us 1 charge every level up after level 80? Its not normal that pvp, wvw player are flood with them and pve its a dry desert of charge, only a fiew drop here and there... And no reroll an alt to fashion my main is not a solution, its mainly a band aid and its not fun...

An age-old redundancy for GW 2. Just one of many. If they do eliminate it, they will likely do so by weaving the solution into a new feature that changes several other aspects in the game. In other words, don't expect it to be changed any time soon.