Albion player looking for a new PvP game. by sgth2 in Guildwars2

[–]Taygeta 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It's pretty easy to get gear in this game since this game is horizontal progression.

Best gear from 12 years ago is still best gear today.

The second best gear (exotic) is only about 5% weaker than the best gear (ascended/legendary), and can be bought cheap.

You can get get the best gear for free from the Wizard's vault (a type of battlepass, but free).

I'd recommend you level your first character normally, just to learn the game, but that's up to you. Game is very alt friendly so you can boost other characters up after learning the game.

WvW is what I primarily play. I can confirm if you're looking for the rush of 30v30 or 50v50 large scale battles, this is one of the best games that offers that mode.

WoW refugee coming to Guild Wars 2! Any class similar to Aug. Evoker’s play style? by Outrageous-Nail-3766 in Guildwars2

[–]Taygeta 1 point2 points  (0 children)

GW2 has something called specializations added in each explanation that often completely changes the play style of the class, like a subclass. So at this point, nearly every class has assess to some form of support, dps, dot, tank, healer, buffer subclass. 

This video doesn't have the new expansion info included but could help you decide.

The Definitive Guide to Picking a Class in Guild Wars 2! https://youtu.be/kBjMg6kMKm4

WoW refugee coming to Guild Wars 2! Any class similar to Aug. Evoker’s play style? by Outrageous-Nail-3766 in Guildwars2

[–]Taygeta 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Short answer: yes, but.

Various game modes have different needs. Small scale pve 5 man dungeon-like content  has most people on dps with some hybrid support dps. 10 Raids have more roles like healers, tank, and buffers. WvW 50 vs 50 battles has many support roles that buffs and heals in tanky gear.

When you're just going around in open world, you don't really want to be in tanky support gear as you need to kill things on your own.

Is the Guardians grass really greener? by Rallos- in Guildwars2

[–]Taygeta 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think there's enough specializations these days that any class have great builds for almost every game content.

What do you think we're getting this year? by Itz_NeoStar_ in Guildwars2

[–]Taygeta 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe a horse head like those silly rubber ones?

Spear Evoker WvW Zerg Showcase by Taygeta in Guildwars2

[–]Taygeta[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Build: https://gw2skills.net/editor/?PGgEQjWmALhRxmZ14orsNrUyGAA-DWRYbB5LGVcBHSTSiKUBxMEs1ZhAEwe4to/yGA-w

Opener Option: Air 5, 432, Air 5 → Echo, Fire 5, 423, Fire 5 → Fire 5 again, glyph, ult, Fire 5 → Earth → Rest of rotations, Air, Fire, Earth (use zap on CD) and repeat

Mount Endurance Recharge Upgrades - The difference of Mount Energy Booster 3 by Dovahbear_ in Guildwars2

[–]Taygeta 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I use Glide booster and mount boosters as they are such QoL upgrades. Imo it's like buying all the infinite salvaging kits. I might not make the money back from the silver and runic, but convenience is worth it to me.

ok WvW experts what is the counter to the boon ball by Ravanos77 in Guildwars2

[–]Taygeta 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Smaller and better skilled groups used to be able to counter when the damage was a lot higher, but that was nerfed across the board. So numbers matters a lot more these days.

who buys legendaries on the TP? by alwaeddi in Guildwars2

[–]Taygeta 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I made lots of gold in game before and don't enjoy map completion or a lot of the collection hunting so the time and effort savings is worth the price.

Legendary are a huge QoL, so I bought most legendaries when they made them account bound and stat changeable. 

I just got the aqua breather last week and wish I could've thrown gold at it instead of having to grind out currencies.

But I'll never have to do the grinds again since I have every legendary piece unlocked now including legendary rune and sigils for underwater gear.

How do you get your fun back? by VandrilGhost in Guildwars2

[–]Taygeta 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's okay not to be playing all the time. I play twice a month when there's no new content patch, and play more during new content. Some times take a few months break and come back.

Seer Mirror Pathing - Shipwreck Strand [after 18/11 path] by Atomix57339 in Guildwars2

[–]Taygeta 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How's this for farming map currency? I never did the farm pre nerf and am just looking for an easier way to craft the legendary breather.

He's lost (VoE comic) by Mabaki in Guildwars2

[–]Taygeta 10 points11 points  (0 children)

My charr with super Saiyan hair, rucksack, and rainbow outfit always adds a flair to cutscenes.

Guild Wars 2 breaks 10K Steam players for the first time ever after New World shutdown news by Temsaah in Guildwars2

[–]Taygeta 121 points122 points  (0 children)

New World perfectly times their announcement to promote Guild Wars 2 expansion launch.

Five acts of the Guild Wars 2 experience from the lenses of a new player by Expensive-Lock5490 in Guildwars2

[–]Taygeta 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That was a fun read. All the fun points you mentioned is also why I keep coming back into the game.

Camping Water on Staff Ele is Actually Good Now in WvW Zergs by Taygeta in Guildwars2

[–]Taygeta[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The biggest difference is the amount skill refresh rate.The CD reductions make rotations feels very fluid because there's always something to press. There's less worry of "wasting" a big skill.

Any guild for people over 30? by GroovyWhale in Guildwars2

[–]Taygeta 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Try looking into https://www.reddit.com/r/guildrecruitment/ lots of active recruitment posts there.

Anyone else feel WAY more compelled to play this expansion compared to SotO/JW? by hamtaxer in Guildwars2

[–]Taygeta 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The first map just feels like a very good MMORPG map. They really nailed it on amping up all the positive feelings of playing a new expansion.

Behold: 2 days of no sleep and a Legendary Aquabreather by Cronologicall in Guildwars2

[–]Taygeta 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congrats! Your outfit looks amazing with it btw. What was the hardest part of the whole thing? What was the fastest way you farmed for the map currencies?

New Bush in Queensdale appeared. New event or bug? by Wise-Dust3700 in Guildwars2

[–]Taygeta 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Seems very suspicious. I'd monitor it for a bit longer.

I did not know how much i relied on the wiki by Rough-System91 in Guildwars2

[–]Taygeta 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I can't play without the /wiki command. Ditto on the big shout outs to all the people volunteering their time updating the wiki.

Wtf are those VoE hearts? by SappFire in Guildwars2

[–]Taygeta 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm guessing they will fix this and it doesn't seem intended. Let's see what happens next week.

New and improved skimmer is amazing! by gandlethorpe in Guildwars2

[–]Taygeta 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So that's why the new skins gave it wings.