tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3287859335174901821.post7913193888475191889..comments2024-03-18T19:38:53.390-04:00Comments on Parallel Context: Hanging Out With the Beautiful PeopleRedbeardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05306063084983025771noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3287859335174901821.post-83344557348446972162013-08-27T19:44:54.632-04:002013-08-27T19:44:54.632-04:00If anything, the Thief reminds me most of the Scou...If anything, the Thief reminds me most of the Scoundrel from SWTOR, where you have to get in close to use Backblast and move around to avoid damage. I thought of playing an Elementalist and a Guardian, but old habits of the Trinity die hard. When I see Guardian I immediately think Tank, courtesy of Age of Conan.<br /><br />One thing that I <i>have</i> noticed, much to my chagrin, is that an enemy 2 levels higher than you is much much tougher to take out than most other MMOs. It's about at Age of Conan type of difficulty, really, as I died repeatedly on those L10 Dire Boars when I was L8 and then L9 without making much of a dent at all. I'm not sure whether it's a function of the Thief or the game itself pushing me into grouping up, but it is much less forgiving than a lot of other MMOs.<br />Redbeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05306063084983025771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3287859335174901821.post-88340187245579695222013-08-27T18:12:08.874-04:002013-08-27T18:12:08.874-04:00I'd recommend going with your impulse and tryi...I'd recommend going with your impulse and trying out the different classes if/when you do pick the game up. <br /><br />One common piece of advice GW2 players have for those transitioning from WoW is not to assume that the classes are identical. For example, an elementalist does not necessarily have to stay at range and do damage like a WoW mage, one of the stronger builds they have is to be double-dagger melee, which makes the same class play -very- different.<br /><br />You'll find later that while the GW2 thief can play the melee dps/stealth/backstab game well, the emphasis on mobility to mitigate damage becomes very strong. I had a great deal of trouble getting used to it and not getting immediately killed at first.<br /><br />Nice to hear your first thoughts on it, especially regarding the lack of gold spam in general chat. Highlights the reason for the draconian chat suppression (that does ends up suppressing legitimate players who need to chat a lot, eg. commanders in WvW) and makes it feel worth it. I hate gold spam just as much.Jeromaihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02206083433625986970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3287859335174901821.post-45686518406564506282013-08-27T16:13:29.648-04:002013-08-27T16:13:29.648-04:00At least it's buy once, play forever. Right?
...At least it's buy once, play forever. Right?<br /><br />Yeah, I captured that pic from the character creation after I found the farmers running around in those outfits. In a bizarre sort of way, I approve of Sylvanas' clothing/armor because, well, it's recognizably armor. Yeah, that bikini bottom sneaking in there is a bit "Yeah, right", but in general you know she means business wearing that gear. <br /><br />But can you imagine someone coming up to you and saying "I'm a Necromancer!" in that get up? My reaction would be "Go back and stop playing kiddie games first, and then we'll talk."Redbeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05306063084983025771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3287859335174901821.post-30921491058443883562013-08-27T15:59:15.702-04:002013-08-27T15:59:15.702-04:00So I read this and thought, hey, I should check it...So I read this and thought, hey, I should check it out again. It's been a while. I found my Necromancer wearing that dress! Except it's red. I found I didn't have any idea how to play her anymore so started a Charr Necromancer, now she's wearing sensible gear!Tome of the Ancienthttp://tomeoftheancient.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3287859335174901821.post-9312992921643529762013-08-26T13:07:30.337-04:002013-08-26T13:07:30.337-04:00I can see that the vistas are to GW2 what the data...I can see that the vistas are to GW2 what the datacrons are to SWTOR: something to figure out how to get to.<br /><br />GW2's emphasis on exploration and being out in the field will serve it well in the long term, since WoW has neglected that portion of the game so badly that even Cross Realm Zones didn't work well. (At least in my experience it didn't; I could cruise through Ashenvale and never see another soul.)<br /><br />The graphics style is definitely a hybrid: the toons themselves aren't anime or JRPG, but the outfits often are. The smooth flawless complexion is another hallmark of JRPGs. I'd look at an NPC close up and say "Well, it doesn't look bad at all," but it's just that every single NPC looks, well, perfect. I felt like I was at some Hollywood party or something.<br />Redbeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05306063084983025771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3287859335174901821.post-68642724125276780852013-08-26T12:46:42.424-04:002013-08-26T12:46:42.424-04:00Yep, part of the beauty of GW2 is the hybrid graph...Yep, part of the beauty of GW2 is the hybrid graphics style between western and Asian MMOs. that does have it's bad sides but overall it adds much to its colorful, artsy aesthetic. I've managed to create 3 highlevel sets for my Elem now that look very seriously badass. <br />it's funny too, how asian games especially seem to be enamored with wings; GW2 keeps introducing more and more winged backpacks atm. That said, NCSoft has AION on board and the shops are incredibly similar, anyway. pretty bad for the most part, he he...<br /><br />Sad part about the character questionnaire and alignment is that they don't really matter much in the greater scheme of things. I have stopped paying attention to this completely as it does not seem to impact in noticeable ways. or maybe it's just me who didn't notice. ;)<br /><br />There's tons to love in GW2 especially for the more casual (non-endgame obsessed) and friends of alting. the world is packed with funny details, special NPC dialogues and secret passages etc. I'm glad you gave it a go!Sylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04473554645340972749noreply@blogger.com