Has GW2 lived up to your expectations? Or did you come out disappointed?

Well, to be honest...I'm not really disappointed. However, after watching many GW2 videos...and mostly ignoring all the positive/negative comments...it honestly does not look like my type of game. I dunno what it is, but something doesn't feel right to me, when watching the various videos. I don't really know what type of game I like, but I don't think it is GW2...

The world is huge. And the cities are actually cities, instead of tiny settlements that developers call cities. The races look awesome, especially the Charr, Sylvarri and Asura...and Engineer class looks like a lot of fun. But I dunno...maybe the event system doesn't look like what I expected...I think I expected more of a dynamic feel to it. Maybe they changed the events to keep reappearing faster for beta...but meh.

What about you guys, whether you played it or just watched a lot of videos...did GW2 live up to your expectations? Or are you disappointed with it?

They made it so damn casual that it just ends up being boring.

I can't help but ask if you had a chance to actually play the most recent beta?

I played that weekend and it was some of the most exciting and refreshing experiences i've had with an MMO in years. many different events occurred based off various triggers (killing too many worms, opening a box, helping out NPCs, etc.) and I by no means managed to successfully completely all of these events. there were many that you would fail and they had major effects on the environment like losing all the merchant NPC's at the nearest outpost. some events failing lead smoothly into others like failing to stop a flame legion ritual causes the lake to become polluted which triggers an event to defend engineers as they build purifying machines to clean the lake. the events were very dynamic in my experience but I can understand why it may not appear as so from video footage.

Most footage takes place in the starting areas which were very crowded as we were limited to only 3 of the 5 starting areas were open to players and in only a weekends time couldn't advance much farther than that. As you have also mentioned, events were sped up to allow beta players to test out the events for possible bugs. one example that the beta events were sped up, was that I and some party members raided a Centaur camp and drove them out only to have an event occur where the Centaurs attempted to take it back immediately afterwards.

of course it wasnt perfect as nothing can ever truly be perfect. Ranged weapons were far better to use than melee and Bosses relied on melee far too much. overflow servers, while a thousand times better than waiting in a Queue, made playing with party members difficult as friends often were seperated and had no means to join each other but wait until they left the overflow server. there were quite a few more problems that i won't go over as they were fairly minor.

it should be noted, that many of the issues in the beta have already been noted and are being worked on by the devs so most of this probably will be fixed by the next beta event if not release day.

ultimately, the experience was as great as I expected it to be, filled with many stories you could tell to a friend and actually sound like adventures someone would have in a world like that of Guild wars 2. problems and bugs appeared as expected, but that is exactly why beta 's are there for, to find and fix so the released product is as polished as such a game deserves

Yes It has I LOVE GUILD WARS 2!!! I can not wait to play it [SMILE=12]

I loved the events, I remember on beta I was a level 5 and I was running in a forest right outside of Tyria, and I heard squealing noises I look to my left then my right, I saw a big as* boar then on the top of my screen it said "new event" lol it was so much fun. some other players and I accidently got to close to the boar and it blew us away, my character fell head first [SMILE=1] Best game i ever played

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i really dont liked GW2....
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Waiting for 2013/14 new non-target dx12 cool action/sandbox MMO

Maybe World of Darknesss cause looks amazing

It's basically a casual version of guildwars which lost all what made guildwars great.

That said, if you never played first GW, you may find that game great even if its graphics and pvp are so bad.

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dx12 mmo :D? in 2013/4 ?:D:D:D wake up lol

Wait, so you've only been watching videos? I can say that about any game, but playing it is a whole different story.

Other than that, if GW2 isn't your thing.. it just isn't. There's no arguing with your own preferences.
EVERY GAME is bound to have people who love it and hate it; GW2 drew in a big crowd and that's why you see so many different comments.

The GW2 Beta1 experience for me was incredibly fun; It was like a breath of fresh air from all the old traditional MMOs.

Here's why:
- Everyone works together, reviving each other and not having to worry about kill-steals, mob, exp, loot-steals, etc. In other MMOs, you run away from the next person you see (who is not in your party).
- Changing your weapon changes the dynamic of the battle/combat and the way you play your role/profession. In other MMOs, changing weapons doesn't really change your skill-set or the way you play; sometimes you can't even change weapons at all.
- Cross-profession combos. It's always fun to fight alongside with other players, even when you don't know them.
- Competitive PvP. It may look simple, but it is very hard to master. Your weapon, skill-set, trait builds, knowing when to use certain skills, when to dodge, all contribute to how you play against others (and even in PvE). If you played GW1, you will know what I mean; your skills/build is very complex. Newcomers may overlook this complex skill-system because it requires a lot more tactics and thinking than it looks.
- Underwater combat. Exploring on land was just the beginning, there's a whole new world underwater. You can fight underwater in PvE and WvW.
- Dynamic Events (or few people would call it "scripted events"). Yes, I would agree with you that adding more random events or making it more dynamic (if that's what you mean?) would definitely be more fun. But as of now, I would rather have this style of questing than reading traditional NPC-quest dialogues, going on errands, having to kill X amount of monsters and running into players that steals your kill. The dynamic event system is somewhat similar, but it is PRESENTED in a different way; monsters are actually raiding the village and you have to work with others to fulfill the event. Sometimes I would just be exploring with a friend, minding my our business and out of nowhere, a big gigantic boss would appear nearby and we would always rush in to join the battle, knowing that it only gets more challenging.

- Developers at ArenaNet. After the Beta Weekend Event, these developers actually read ALL the posts that players posted in the Official GW2 beta forums and gave feedback/information to many. One developer posted an all-in-one reply (to many comments) that had me scrolling down to read more; it was very long. Like you would have to read it yourself to know what I mean. Talk about dedication to their fans.. Would you see this sort of thing in the official WoW forums? Not likely.


There are other contents that I have not touched yet, so I will leave it as that.
No one is pressuring you to play this game. Be open to new games, appreciate their differences, and play what you enjoy! =)

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lol at the people who are really trying to dislike GW2. Just because "You" don't like it, doesn't mean it's bad. Fact... Also, it does not mean your opinions are fact. That is also a fact.

I was playing many F2P MMORPGs for some about 6-7 years, but for last 3 years every MMORPGs I try was disappointment. Every next game of this genre has the same basics formulas. Even exploring the world with beautiful graphics was boring. New games like TERA with it's cool non-targeting system has added some action to the game, so grinding is not so boring anymore. But still this is only one change - targeting system. Guild wars 2 has many different changes. Everyone that has spent more than 3h with GW2 will see that ArenaNet has put a lot effort to invent something new, to create new formulas of MMORPGs genre. While playing GW2 many times I catch myself on think "OMG, this tactic's not working in GW2!", or "This is something new". That's why not every one is happy with all the changes that GW2 is bringing to MMORPG games. After few hours I find out to be deeply engage in what was happening in the game world. And the world is awesome - dynamic events, fighting for skillpoints, skills connected to weapons, races, professions, small/epic bosses and - what's the most important for me - world that is waiting for exploration with hidden places. And the graphics... well. Yes, the engine is a bit outdated it does not look like games on CryEngine or so, but thanks to artistic "painting" style game looks very good and creates wonderful atmosphere of the game. I will be playing this game. Period.

I was playing last beta and i can only say one thing, bored as hell, first the events are funny, but after 20 minutes playing allways doing the same things it turns very bored. Is as in Rift game, firts the rifts are funny and everybody goes to close them, after 2 hours nobody goest to close them. But at least Rift have quest, GW2 only have class quest and you must do the events if you want to level up you're character, big FAIL

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Obviously did not play the game. The graphics are not old, not by ANY standards...even without the high-res this early into beta the game is goddamn gorgeous, with an artistic art-style and painterly frames that just blow anything else out of the water. Leaves move, animals pace nervously or run outright, and mobs move with purpose, often from one area to another, and quite often with a reason and event behind them. The game LIVES.

And targeting? There IS no targeting, save your basic attack, and even then within reason. You can target anyone you want as a warrior, but unless you're FACING them and within the distance your weapon requires, you ain't gonna hit shit. Plus every other ability requires positioning to effectively use it. All targeting does is allow you to focus one target and move around them in-battle without losing them in the chaotic battles that are often happening all around you.

Old system...right. The dynamic quests, STORY driven zone events, completely NEW and fresh party / grouping mechanic...all been done before right? And the whole server v server v server...booring. Who HASN'T done that in the last ten years, amiright? Sensing the sarcasm? I'm laying it on pretty thick.

I've got NO problem with you not liking the game, but don't open your mouth unless you've got EXPERIENCE with it to back up that BS. You obviously do not.

[quote]It's basically a casual version of guildwars which lost all what made guildwars great.[/quote]

No, it is a MASSIVE rendition of the original Guild Wars, replacing the tiny grouping and personal instancing system with an open, dynamic world and NO GROUPS. Anyone can take part in any event at any level in ANY ZONE. Well, save the lowbies running into high-level content naturally. This gives the game unlimited replayability, unless you're the type that just rushes through a game to get to the 'raids or other such nonsense. GW2 is finally, blessedly getting rid of this horrible MMO mechanic. High level players can either venture back into old content, being completionists and helping lowbies or take part in the server-wide battles to help keep their server on top. It has a virtually un-ending PvE environment, and the most immense PvP scenario I have ever seen in my 13 years of playing online rpgs.

[quote]I was playing last beta and i can only say one thing, bored as hell[/quote]

Then this type of game is simply not for you. If you could not find anything new and exciting to do in GW2 then you were simply NOT looking. Over a dozen events per zone, not including the huge zone-wide events such as the rift-esque invasions and 'boss' battles...a neverending PvP battlefield accessible at lvl 12, or the 'match' style PvP scenarios where skill trumps gear, and everyone is on equal footing. There was simply too much to do in this game in one weekend...I only got 19 hours in, thanks to my work schedule, but in that 19 hours I saw a promise of what MMORPGs can be when given a dedicated team that understands the field.

I never got into GW, no matter how many times I tried, and I approached this game with more-than skepticism, but one weekend and the subsequent deluge of information and factoids has convinced me that, while maybe not a WoW killer ( will any game ever be? ), it will most certainly take a very firm seat at #2 and stay there for quite some time.

if you really want to finalize your opinion, you actually have to play the game to at least 5 hours (preferable reach lv 10) to get a proper solid and valid opinion, otherwise you haven't really experienced the game at all >.> So people shouldn't make opinions based on not even playing the game properly and experiencing everything the game has to offer.

But again, if I can the play the game without haters and a good community of gw2 fans. Then I'm glad :D

I was worried that it would have disappointed me, but luckily it didn't . The only thing that disappoints me a bit is that it may be several months before the game comes out.

I've no idea why some tards here call gw 2 casual or easy or this...that...
As melee i was so annoyed by the amount of time i died or almost died due to fighting 2-3 mobs at the same time. I didn't get very high in lvls so not sure how "easy" it is to kill mobs later on, but at beginning till lvl 10 where i stopped, i had a difficult time. Also events aren't soloable, least most of them aren't so i don't really think game is soloable in any way.
Game needs bit more balancing, least melee classes do. I watched my brother playing ranger and he had it easy, there i said it. With his companion (mostly bear) tanking and his huge dps (yes it was huge) he was going through content and mobs and he actually had fun while i was raging bit by bit when dieing with warrior and elementalist.
Was i disappointed? No way, considering game is b2p, i'd place gw2 unfinished as it is at the top of mmo ladder!

[quote]Quote: Originally Posted by [url=http://forum.mmosite.com/member/info/361159/2]KietnaQuTak[/url] at May 9, 2012 1:13 am
I was playing many F2P MMORPGs for some about 6-7 years, but for last 3 years every MMORPGs I try was disappointment. Every next game of this genre has the same basics formulas. Even exploring the world with beautiful graphics was boring. New games like TERA with it's cool non-targeting system has added some action to the game, so grinding is not so boring anymore. But still this is only one change - targeting system. Guild wars 2 has many different changes. [b]Everyone that has spent more than 3h with GW2 will see that ArenaNet has put a lot effort to invent something new, to create new formulas of MMORPGs genre. While playing GW2 many times I catch myself on think "OMG, this tactic's not working in GW2!", or "This is something new". That's why not every one is happy with all the changes that GW2 is bringing to MMORPG games.[/b] After few hours I find out to be deeply engage in what was happening in the game world. And the world is awesome - dynamic events, fighting for skillpoints, skills connected to weapons, races, professions, small/epic bosses and - what's the most important for me - world that is waiting for exploration with hidden places. And the graphics... well. Yes, the engine is a bit outdated it does not look like games on CryEngine or so, but thanks to artistic "painting" style game looks very good and creates wonderful atmosphere of the game. I will be playing this game. Period. [url=http://forum.mmosite.com/thread/2/78/20120508/Has_GW2_lived_up_to_your_expectations_Or_did_you_come_out_disappointed-4fa94175b85612d13-1.html#p4faa27345034c9][STB_STATIC_IMAGE_HOST]images/back.gif[/STB_STATIC_IMAGE_HOST][/url][/quote]what are u smoking arenet not invent anything new in GW2 non zero nada if u think that u see in GW2 is new lol u are so bump .they just copied ideas from athers game and put them in 1 code thats all nothing new nothing fresh all are old ideas copy o copy that's all

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i really dont liked GW2....
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Waiting for 2013/14 new non-target dx12 cool action/sandbox MMO

Maybe World of Darknesss cause looks amazing
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I agree with everything. The graphics is exactly like the rift. Just add some pictures of art and say that the game is "artistic", but the only thing you see is the sameness in almost all aspects of the game. "Marketing" yes I agree. They added a few things and not significant, this does not make GW2 a different game, you can see it playing in the betas and the videos.

I played and did not like. Follow-me or Hate.

"World of Darkness" seem to be incredible and the graphics of the ArcheAge is fantastic, I'll wait to launch. (and playing D3, soon... ;} )

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Stop responding to your own post



And I love guild wars 2 its a fun game and you should try it out for yourself I enjoyed it tons.