Jilora.9524 Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 @Fueki.4753 said:If Calm in the Storm isn't simply bugged and continuing really requires waiting one week, this is by far the worst living world release they have done yet.You know at first I thought it was new content every week but what if it's just we get 5 weeks of having to do crystal bloom related stuff to get tiered rewards and nothing else. Then I will be disappointed if that's it and we don't get new drm or unlock the next batch of masteries etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solanum.6983 Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 I think that's it for now.The first half of the trailer is everything we got today and the second half is going to be released between now and the next chapter in January. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vicky.9751 Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 wasn't very well explained that it was time gated, seems super half baked lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadly Moonshiner.1354 Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 To me it looks like the story will advance once enough tokens are exchanged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega.6801 Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 @kharmin.7683 said:Putting things on a timer? Isn't this what sunk LS1?It kinda was.The other three quarters were that the content expired after the chapter was done, there were less things to do and the timers were longer(assuming story will progress when enough resources have been gathered by the community). So we'll see how this will progress... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fueki.4753 Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 @Galmac.4680 said:But what is with the other three locations that Taimi has shown us (near flame citadell e.g.)??Those are probably going to be part of a future update, maybe next week already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotDelirium.7984 Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 Why are people freaking out. The bar is most likely a visual aid of how much we have progressed that week in our allied/global goal for what I assume is extra loot. Similiar to the Strike Mission chest once per week...this is our once a week global effort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lakka.8642 Posted November 18, 2020 Author Share Posted November 18, 2020 I see. So we donate materials and wait for the next update. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doghouse.1562 Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 @Vavume.8065 said:@"Randulf.7614" said:The biggest issue seems to me that the instances do not appear to scale which means group based story content. I solo'ed one and then I did the rest in groups, the bosses seemed to take longer in groups so I think the bosses scale at least, could be wrong though.Sure as heck didn't for me (assuming that "solo" also means "private"). It took me forever to take the first one down on my own in private mode. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vavume.8065 Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 @Doghouse.1562 said:@Vavume.8065 said:@"Randulf.7614" said:The biggest issue seems to me that the instances do not appear to scale which means group based story content. I solo'ed one and then I did the rest in groups, the bosses seemed to take longer in groups so I think the bosses scale at least, could be wrong though.Sure as heck didn't for me (assuming that "solo" also means "private"). It took me forever to take the first one down on my own in private mode.Like I said I could be wrong, I only solo'ed one boss, have no intention of doing it again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konig Des Todes.2086 Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 @Weindrasi.3805 said:@Fueki.4753 said:If Calm in the Storm isn't simply bugged and continuing really requires waiting one week, this is by far the worst living world release they have done yet.Agreed. If this isn't a glitch... I'm kind of blown away by how poorly thought out and badly designed this is. Hardly. It's designed to be more paced out. Smaller chunks at a time, but more frequent new stuff, like in Season 1. It's a different design, but not an inherently worse or bad one.@kharmin.7683 said:@"Konig Des Todes.2086" said:Though to answer your actual question: no, it isn't. What sunk LS1 was 1) the temporary nature of the content (which is supposedly untrue for this - based on old comments earlier in the year, players coming in late will not have to wait, just like any normal release period), and 2) that the developers were in constant crunch mode, causing unnecessary stress and a steady lowering quality of content.I hope that's right. It would be bad for players coming in late to not be able to access rewards for content.From what I see in-game, it seems that the "temporary timer" part is only 0AP achievements that reward Bonus Box of Goods. The actual unique rewards are available from the permanent vendor too.This is why there's two currencies - one, which is in the wallet, is permanent. The other, which clutters the inventory, is temporary - and cheaper for the same items of the permanent currency, as you need 1/10th the currency for the same items.@Tehnerdynerdlo.5846 said:Wait so which one is it we have to wait for? the Token bar to fill, the timer to hit 0 or both? because this seems like some serious kitten padding outThe bar seems to be for the locked achievement which gives extra rewards for the community. The timer seems to be for story/content additions.That's my educated guess, at least.@Galmac.4680 said:But what is with the other three locations that Taimi has shown us (near flame citadell e.g.)??@"Jilora.9524" said:You know at first I thought it was new content every week but what if it's just we get 5 weeks of having to do crystal bloom related stuff to get tiered rewards and nothing else. Then I will be disappointed if that's it and we don't get new drm or unlock the next batch of masteries etc.See that_shaman's reddit post. GW2Forums tend to delete entire posts that mention the certain three-lettered d word that is often associated with that_shaman.There is more content to come. The trailer showed some of it in the "Future Chapters Feature" - which seems to have indeed been a type for "Future Chapter Features".@Doghouse.1562 said:@Vavume.8065 said:@"Randulf.7614" said:The biggest issue seems to me that the instances do not appear to scale which means group based story content. I solo'ed one and then I did the rest in groups, the bosses seemed to take longer in groups so I think the bosses scale at least, could be wrong though.Sure as heck didn't for me (assuming that "solo" also means "private"). It took me forever to take the first one down on my own in private mode.Aside from the recently nerfed health bars - I found that the fights were MUCH easier if you managed to complete all three pre-events. When I did the Metrica one solo, it was a pain in the everliving butt, because I was idle while dialogue played out and didn't have time for even one of the three morale boosting events, but for the second and third ones I completed all three and had a much, much easier time.I also made good use of charr waystations for the second and third fights. Those remote charges helped a lot in reducing their health. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teratus.2859 Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 @Randulf.7614 said:Everything seems set up to expand over the next few months - like how we have the masteries list already there, but can't unlock at this time. They did say stuff will update over time. I'm guessing they are desp trying to stretch all this out as long as possibleI enjoyed the dialogue sequences a lot, but the content was rather dull - mostly due to the bosses health pools being massively too highHave to agree, I've finally caught up on the story but I found some of this content a bit dull as well.I was a little disappointed with all the new stuff being party based.. that said it wasn't an awful experience and considering it was party based it was actually done quite well, specially when you compare it to the old dungeon story modes which are a real pain to experience casually when everyone just wants to rush and skip everything..I would prefer to have my story content solo personally just so I can play at my own speed, it felt a little to pressuring to rush along with other people around.. no time to explore or anything and I don't like that when i'm playing something new for the first time.As for the bosses.. yeah, far too beefy in the HP department and the fights just dragged on a bit too long, even regular enemies had a bit too much hp imoI don't mind the improved damage they do though, that made for more enjoyable fights but the high HP they have just makes it drag on too long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashantara.8731 Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 @Jilora.9524 said:That's it. we wait till next episode or if they update in betweenNot till the next chapter, that would be a ridiculously long wait. I'm certain the story will proceed once the seven days have passed (i.e., next Tuesday). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vraanween.1576 Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 @Randulf.7614 said:Everything seems set up to expand over the next few months - like how we have the masteries list already there, but can't unlock at this time. They did say stuff will update over time. I'm guessing they are desp trying to stretch all this out as long as possibleI enjoyed the dialogue sequences a lot, but the content was rather dull - mostly due to the bosses health pools being massively too highHi, I dont know if you've found it by now, but you can buy the new mastery track (Dragon Slayer) via the merchant in the Eye of the North.It's two crystal bloom support marks to unlock it :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenom.9457 Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 @kharmin.7683 said:Putting things on a timer? Isn't this what sunk LS1?There's a reason they stopped LS1, but due to popular demand they're trying to give the general idea another go. These episodes don't have the glaring issues that LS1 did, but they still have the little annoyances like this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarySueLlama.8136 Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 ugh...I just solo'd the 3 story maps for a completely unrewarding cliffhanger? I guess that was a mistake. Not a huge fan of this update, ngl :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randulf.7614 Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 @Vraanween.1576 said:@Randulf.7614 said:Everything seems set up to expand over the next few months - like how we have the masteries list already there, but can't unlock at this time. They did say stuff will update over time. I'm guessing they are desp trying to stretch all this out as long as possibleI enjoyed the dialogue sequences a lot, but the content was rather dull - mostly due to the bosses health pools being massively too highHi, I dont know if you've found it by now, but you can buy the new mastery track (Dragon Slayer) via the merchant in the Eye of the North.It's two crystal bloom support marks to unlock it :)Only the first two lines are unlockable. The rest aren't until later. That was I meant to infer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amanda Whitemoon.6173 Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 im more trying to find out what tokens they ask for to contribute. are they the crystal bloom support marks? than why doesnt it say "earn support marks and purchase rewards" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoftFootpaws.9134 Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 They're basically just combining story and festival concepts to make it more like LS1. I don't see why everyone's disappointed, when events like the Boss Rush have been hailed as crowning achievements of the game and the devs are just continuing that trend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoftFootpaws.9134 Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 They're basically just combining story and event concepts to make it more like LS1. I don't see why everyone's disappointed, when events like the Boss Rush have been hailed as crowning achievements of the game and the devs are just continuing that trend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotDelirium.7984 Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 @"Amanda Whitemoon.6173" said:im more trying to find out what tokens they ask for to contribute. are they the crystal bloom support marks? than why doesnt it say "earn support marks and purchase rewards""Tokens" are the generic name for the type of currency we gain. Crystal bloom support marks are a "token" that shows participation. Its sad players have to be the ones to explain what's going on instead of the game being self-evident. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotDelirium.7984 Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 @Hannelore.8153 said:They're basically just combining story and event concepts to make it more like LS1. I don't see why everyone's disappointed, when events like the Boss Rush have been hailed as crowning achievements of the game and the devs are just continuing that trend.Its disappointment stemming from (what I assume) is from expectation. I think people expected epic real world areas being affected like what HOT first did in certain areas but we got wonky instances instead. It feels a bit removed and not as...epic. I still think what we got is overall good but needs to be fine tuned. We can't even group up in LFG as 5 ppl we have to do it manually... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamochan.9820 Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 Tier 3 was reached and didn't reach Tier 5. Therefore, that mission is now stuck / broken / fubar, etc etc.I hope the devs see this issue and fix it ASAP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amanda Whitemoon.6173 Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 @HotDelirium.7984 said:@"Amanda Whitemoon.6173" said:im more trying to find out what tokens they ask for to contribute. are they the crystal bloom support marks? than why doesnt it say "earn support marks and purchase rewards""Tokens" are the generic name for the type of currency we gain. Crystal bloom support marks are a "token" that shows participation. Its sad players have to be the ones to explain what's going on instead of the game being self-evident.But thats also the point, you dont need any token, you need a very specific token, if the text would say earn " support marks" as this is the Crystal Bloom Support mark, i suspect the next one to be the Ebon Vanguard Support Mark.also from what i understand from ingame chats what people are a bit frustrated about is not the missions themselves, but the lack of communication.all with questions like:what do i do now?, do i have to wait?if this quest had an extra red text orso under it that said "the mission will continue with further releases within the coming weeks"then it would give alot less questioins about what to do nextand: "buying items with Crystal Bloom Support Tokens will give extra rewards the higher the tier gets" if it said that under the tierlist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotDelirium.7984 Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 @Amanda Whitemoon.6173 said:@HotDelirium.7984 said:@Amanda Whitemoon.6173 said:im more trying to find out what tokens they ask for to contribute. are they the crystal bloom support marks? than why doesnt it say "earn support marks and purchase rewards""Tokens" are the generic name for the type of currency we gain. Crystal bloom support marks are a "token" that shows participation. Its sad players have to be the ones to explain what's going on instead of the game being self-evident.But thats also the point, you dont need any token, you need a very specific token, if the text would say earn " support marks" as this is the Crystal Bloom Support mark, i suspect the next one to be the Ebon Vanguard Support Mark.also from what i understand from ingame chats what people are a bit frustrated about is not the missions themselves, but the lack of communication.all with questions like:what do i do now?, do i have to wait?if this quest had an extra red text orso under it that said "the mission will continue with further releases within the coming weeks"then it would give alot less questioins about what to do nextand: "buying items with Crystal Bloom Support Tokens will give extra rewards the higher the tier gets" if it said that under the tierlistI do agree. Frame your game service around clear communication. Marketing for this game has a lot to be desired. They could have released the same amount of content but if they frame everything right concierge-level there would be no frustration. I was pretty offended they had this global timed event without anyone knowing then had the audacity to have a timer on it when nothing was scheduled to come after. They might as well have left it so we could eventually earn them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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