Chrysaliss.8720 Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 Hello, If thief gets dual sword elite spec. Can we PLEASE get to sheathe the swords on the characters back? Would be great cosmetic feature for the elite spec. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VocalThought.9835 Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 Is it just me or is anyone else just not that excited about the next elite specializations? I think the Virtuoso looks bland compared to the previous elite specializations. I'm not sure if it was the demo, the demo's outfit, or the skills animations. I think that presentation killed my hype. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VocalThought.9835 Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 Look what was next to my pillow this morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caid.4932 Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 I think part of me is a bit concerned about how many weapon skills are being added. Its feels like one of the more significant ways to mix up how a class plays. Hammer on Scrapper and Greatsword on Reaver felt new and changed how the class played a lot. I've been using the same offhand weapons on Mesmer and Necro for a long time and i was never a huge fan. I'd just love it if they doubled down on it a bit and gave mesmer offhand daggers and ... I dont know with necro, i haven't actually seen what they have yet. An engineering kit a bit like engineer for their offhand that throws healing elixirs and grenades around would be pretty amazing. Same with guardian, i like main hand sword a lot but im just a bit bored of it tbh. I really like the very small amount i've seen of the class but 2 weapon skills feels a bit of a weak start. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linken.6345 Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 11 minutes ago, Caid.4932 said: I think part of me is a bit concerned about how many weapon skills are being added. Its feels like one of the more significant ways to mix up how a class plays. Hammer on Scrapper and Greatsword on Reaver felt new and changed how the class played a lot. I've been using the same offhand weapons on Mesmer and Necro for a long time and i was never a huge fan. I'd just love it if they doubled down on it a bit and gave mesmer offhand daggers and ... I dont know with necro, i haven't actually seen what they have yet. An engineering kit a bit like engineer for their offhand that throws healing elixirs and grenades around would be pretty amazing. Same with guardian, i like main hand sword a lot but im just a bit bored of it tbh. I really like the very small amount i've seen of the class but 2 weapon skills feels a bit of a weak start. maybe look at the post just before yours its main hand pisitol. Find it odd that spellbreaker could get dual dagger but neither mesmer or necro can get dual their weapons this expansion. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheThief.8475 Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 5 hours ago, Linken.6345 said: maybe look at the post just before yours its main hand pisitol. Find it odd that spellbreaker could get dual dagger but neither mesmer or necro can get dual their weapons this expansion. The concept of warrior rely around the fact that the are weapon masters, they can wield all main hand weapons in the off-hand. This is why they got dual daggers in PoF while other classes don't (Me too would like it :c) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante.1763 Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 On 8/9/2021 at 11:56 AM, VocalThought.9835 said: Is it just me or is anyone else just not that excited about the next elite specializations? I think the Virtuoso looks bland compared to the previous elite specializations. I'm not sure if it was the demo, the demo's outfit, or the skills animations. I think that presentation killed my hype. Im not excited because they havent shown any of the classes i play the most. Ele/thief/ranger. My 4th is Mesmer, but, And a big but here, i dont even use the two other elite specs because im lacking the armor combos to make them decent. Maybe if Virtuouso is a power build, maybe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy.5981 Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 Quite impressed with the look of the new Mesmer and Necromancer Specs. One thing does concern me though. It appears so far that both specs have over the top spell effects. If this trend is replicated on the other specs, I wonder what effect it will have in large scale fights/events. Its bad enough now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faridah.8431 Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 This is interesting considering Scourge has the trait to get Harbinger Shroud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Faridah.8431 Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 2 minutes ago, VocalThought.9835 said: Interesting. Hope they will have a more detailed video on skills/traits and such. Also the virtues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyEden.7519 Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 (edited) On 8/7/2021 at 4:11 AM, Zuldari.3940 said: well i guess paragon is off the shelf for guardian, then maybe warrior gets paragon. Paragon was Nightfall, not Factions - that ship has sailed past us a long time ago. Hmph, I see they really tried to go for "something new" with such force that we can forget about any of the wonderful professions from GW1 for good. 😥 No Monk elite spec for the Guradian... 😭 So far, I am not thrilled with the new elite spec previews. I see a lot of visual clutter and character-hopping incoming. WvW will be "fun." 5 minutes ago, Faridah.8431 said: Interesting. Hope they will have a more detailed video on skills/traits and such. Also the virtues. What for? We will be able to try them out in a few days. Also, there is the next Live Stream tomorrow: https://www.guildwars2.com/en/news/youre-invited-to-the-first-elite-specialization-beta-event/ Edited August 12, 2021 by LadyEden.7519 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faridah.8431 Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 11 minutes ago, LadyEden.7519 said: What for? We will be able to try them out in a few days. Also, there is the next Live Stream tomorrow: https://www.guildwars2.com/en/news/youre-invited-to-the-first-elite-specialization-beta-event/ Oh that's tomorrow? Sweet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawdler.8521 Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 On 8/11/2021 at 3:54 PM, VocalThought.9835 said: Look what was next to my pillow this morning. I havent even bother to look before but this is just the necro stealing elixirs (making them cause self conditions instead of boons) and pistol from the engineer, lol. Well on the upside the harbinger will presumably be nerfed to the ground because purity of purpose. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gomes.5643 Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 Hi all, with the new trailers of the upcoming elite specs I am always impressed how Anet manages to include their system mechanics into the world building, like e.g. the new Willbender are the empress guards or in the last expansion the spellbreaker are former sunspears who have broken the top of the spears to avoid persecution from jokos army. But unfortunately that is mostly only to be found in text and trailers (which most player will never know about) and rarely in the game itself. So I hipe that they could add a little bit of a storyline per Spec (not much maybe 1/2 hour to an hour) that explains ingame what this specs is all about (lorewise) and how our character comes to learn that specific skillsets. I think the best way to include that is in the Elite Specs Collection (you know the one where you get the ascended weapon) if that returns. So instead of doing random things to unlock the parts necessary i would suggest to craft a little storyline that explains why youre character is suddenly trained by the elite guardians of the canthanian empress. The tasks itself can still be to do certain events, hearts, jumping puzzles etc just that they are now connected by a story. Like how for the achievements from "a star to guide us" the various activities on the map where connected by an overarching story. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faridah.8431 Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 53 minutes ago, Dawdler.8521 said: I havent even bother to look before but this is just the necro stealing elixirs (making them cause self conditions instead of boons) and pistol from the engineer, lol. Well on the upside the harbinger will presumably be nerfed to the ground because purity of purpose. I still want to know what they are going to do with the Harbinger Shroud that the scourge can get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inculpatus cedo.9234 Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 Perhaps, like in Path of Fire, there will be Elite Specialization Mentors. https://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Category:Elite_Specialization_Mentors 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gomes.5643 Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 I think that is a good start - but a little bit more story then one NPC i would prefer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trise.2865 Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 Profession- and Specialization-locked content? That'll go over well... with no negative repercussions... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanBB.4268 Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 I'm OK with the lore being added, but don't require it to actually unlock the elite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mindcircus.1506 Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 1 hour ago, Gomes.5643 said: I think that is a good start - but a little bit more story then one NPC i would prefer. Yeah they should totally incorporate that into the lore... Like a necromancer who's sister is lost to the mordrem and takes up the greatsword that her sister's spirit flows into and becomes a reaper. Or a guardian who's ranger mother dies so her takes up her long bow to hunt dragons? Maybe they could have one of the established characters chase his sword into a portal that leads to the Mists and have him come back as a Revenant. Shame they never thought of it. 1 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyEden.7519 Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 3 hours ago, mindcircus.1506 said: Yeah they should totally incorporate that into the lore... Like a necromancer who's sister is lost to the mordrem and takes up the greatsword that her sister's spirit flows into and becomes a reaper. Or a guardian who's ranger mother dies so her takes up her long bow to hunt dragons? Maybe they could have one of the established characters chase his sword into a portal that leads to the Mists and have him come back as a Revenant. Shame they never thought of it. That makes three Elite Specs out of how many in total? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linken.6345 Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 19 hours ago, Dante.1763 said: Im not excited because they havent shown any of the classes i play the most. Ele/thief/ranger. My 4th is Mesmer, but, And a big but here, i dont even use the two other elite specs because im lacking the armor combos to make them decent. Maybe if Virtuouso is a power build, maybe. Never heard of the power chrono build? https://metabattle.com/wiki/Build:Chronomancer_-_Power_DPS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VocalThought.9835 Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 12 hours ago, Faridah.8431 said: I still want to know what they are going to do with the Harbinger Shroud that the scourge can get. Call it Scourge Shroud! Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rognik.2579 Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 13 hours ago, Faridah.8431 said: I still want to know what they are going to do with the Harbinger Shroud that the scourge can get. You do know that Scourge and Harbinger are two different elite specs and, as such, they can't both be used? Equipping three elite specializations would totally break the character, even without conflicting mechanics change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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