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knight karbarsar · Jan 23, 2010, 12:50 PM // 12:50

Hi guys, i have a little problem

Every once in a while i tend to get busy with something else than GW, but the time allways comes when i want to play it again. It's like that right now, i really miss playing.

However, i find it almost impossible to start again. I log in, walk around for a sec, check my storage, and then i log out again. I simply lack any inspiration or sense of purpose playing. This has happened many times before, but i've allways come over it. However, it seems that i can't do that this time. Anyone with tips?

Thanks alot

-Vodka- · Jan 23, 2010, 01:01 PM // 13:01

You could start a new character? I find that usually helps when I'm in your situation.

merciless_mike · Jan 23, 2010, 01:36 PM // 13:36

What I usually do is one of two things:

1) Take an under-used elite skill, capture it if I don't already have it on a certain character, then see if I can make a decent PvE build with it.

2) Grab a character and see if you can make a decent use out of a non-primary weapon or class combnation. My most recent choice was a dervish with a spear and motivation shouts - I use him in a paragon heavy team.

Introverted Dimensions · Jan 23, 2010, 01:56 PM // 13:56

Make a new character
Pick a title and max it out

The Abuzer · Jan 23, 2010, 02:42 PM // 14:42

I throught this happen just to me ^^. I am in the same situation now.

Anyway, last times, i just started to make a title (surv for example) and tried to max it. Try to do a title witch requires less grinding than others.

Shadowspawn X · Jan 23, 2010, 02:44 PM // 14:44

The best way jump in is do a zq if you don't have guardian on all characters yet. It is not as lively as when it was first introduced, but I believe people still do them. If you don't have any guild or friends that still play the zq is a viable way to pug and collecting zcoins is a nice little side activity that should hold your attention for a while. You may also want to jump into a casual pvp like ra/jq/fa.

Morphy · Jan 23, 2010, 02:53 PM // 14:53

Get pro at Ranger in PvP. Most fun profession around.

knight karbarsar · Jan 23, 2010, 04:31 PM // 16:31

Thanks alot guys, i'll see how it goes

Cuilan · Jan 23, 2010, 05:17 PM // 17:17

Go to the areas where the PvE Zaishen quests and missions are and invite a bunch of paragons, mesmers, and rangers. Have em ping, tell they suck, and then kick them.

Arduin · Jan 23, 2010, 05:56 PM // 17:56

If you are severely lacking motivation to enjoy a game, don't play it. Wait until a big update is launched, or when GW2 goes live.

It's kinda obsessive to search for a sense or a purpose of doing something fun.

caballo_oscuro · Jan 23, 2010, 06:55 PM // 18:55

I've felt very similar about GW, WoW etc too at different times. Ok, seriously, if you're lacking motivation for playing the game, give this article on mmorpg.com a read, just posted the other day, hope if gives you food for thought:

http://www.mmorpg.com/showFeature.cf...e-To-Quit.html

I get the same myself with GW from time to time. Lately I've just been busy all the time and it's hard to focus on GW or get into something simply because I don't know where to begin, and what could I do with the hour or so I'd have?

When I have the time more and more I find myself hitting up dungeons i enjoyed in the hope that maybe I'll lose track of time and stay there til the end, and you know what, it works!

I also play a little WoW and have dabbled in other MMOs, including LOTRO, Aion and Conan, and have tonnes of games for my PS3. Variety as they say is the spice of life. Just know the difference between giving yourself variety or overwhelming your senses

Arduin · Jan 23, 2010, 09:40 PM // 21:40

Good read, thanks caballo.

Be sure to read the comments on that article too. Some valuable nuggets of insights are to be found.

Nechrond · Jan 25, 2010, 01:52 PM // 13:52

Take your favourite PvE guy, swap out only his res and rank skills, and join AB-PUGs with him.

Quaker · Jan 25, 2010, 03:16 PM // 15:16

I would be another one who would say "make a new character".
- Make a character in a class you haven't tried yet. I've now taken each class to level20 and I find that they can all be fun in their own way.
- Make new character without aiming for a particular build - just use whatever skills come along and work well. (you'll probably eventually end up with a standard build.)
- take a character through pre-searing, doing all the quests and exploring the whole map.

Jan 23, 2010, 12:50 PM // 12:50	#1
knight karbarsar Academy Page Join Date: May 2006 Guild: Incredible Edible Bookah [YUM] Profession: Mo/	Getting back into guildwars... Hi guys, i have a little problem Every once in a while i tend to get busy with something else than GW, but the time allways comes when i want to play it again. It's like that right now, i really miss playing. However, i find it almost impossible to start again. I log in, walk around for a sec, check my storage, and then i log out again. I simply lack any inspiration or sense of purpose playing. This has happened many times before, but i've allways come over it. However, it seems that i can't do that this time. Anyone with tips? Thanks alot

Jan 23, 2010, 01:01 PM // 13:01	#2
-Vodka- Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: UK Profession: Mo/	You could start a new character? I find that usually helps when I'm in your situation.

Jan 23, 2010, 01:36 PM // 13:36	#3
merciless_mike Academy Page Join Date: Oct 2009 Guild: Warriors Of The Flaming Fist [WFF] Profession: Me/	What I usually do is one of two things: 1) Take an under-used elite skill, capture it if I don't already have it on a certain character, then see if I can make a decent PvE build with it. 2) Grab a character and see if you can make a decent use out of a non-primary weapon or class combnation. My most recent choice was a dervish with a spear and motivation shouts - I use him in a paragon heavy team.

Jan 23, 2010, 01:56 PM // 13:56	#4
Introverted Dimensions Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jan 2006 Profession: R/	Make a new character Pick a title and max it out

Jan 23, 2010, 02:42 PM // 14:42	#5
The Abuzer Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Dec 2009 Profession: N/	I throught this happen just to me ^^. I am in the same situation now. Anyway, last times, i just started to make a title (surv for example) and tried to max it. Try to do a title witch requires less grinding than others.

Jan 23, 2010, 02:44 PM // 14:44	#6
Shadowspawn X Jungle Guide Join Date: Jun 2005 Guild: Fellowship of Champions Profession: R/E	The best way jump in is do a zq if you don't have guardian on all characters yet. It is not as lively as when it was first introduced, but I believe people still do them. If you don't have any guild or friends that still play the zq is a viable way to pug and collecting zcoins is a nice little side activity that should hold your attention for a while. You may also want to jump into a casual pvp like ra/jq/fa.

Jan 23, 2010, 02:53 PM // 14:53	#7
Morphy Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: The Netherlands Guild: Not going to keep up with that anymore Profession: R/	Get pro at Ranger in PvP. Most fun profession around.

Jan 23, 2010, 04:31 PM // 16:31	#8
knight karbarsar Academy Page Join Date: May 2006 Guild: Incredible Edible Bookah [YUM] Profession: Mo/	Thanks alot guys, i'll see how it goes

Jan 23, 2010, 05:17 PM // 17:17	#9
Cuilan Forge Runner Join Date: Mar 2008 Profession: Me/	Go to the areas where the PvE Zaishen quests and missions are and invite a bunch of paragons, mesmers, and rangers. Have em ping, tell they suck, and then kick them.

Jan 23, 2010, 05:56 PM // 17:56	#10
Arduin Grotto Attendant Join Date: May 2005 Location: The Netherlands Guild: Limburgse Jagers [LJ] Profession: R/	If you are severely lacking motivation to enjoy a game, don't play it. Wait until a big update is launched, or when GW2 goes live. It's kinda obsessive to search for a sense or a purpose of doing something fun.

Jan 23, 2010, 06:55 PM // 18:55	#11
caballo_oscuro Krytan Explorer Join Date: Aug 2008 Guild: Aura	I've felt very similar about GW, WoW etc too at different times. Ok, seriously, if you're lacking motivation for playing the game, give this article on mmorpg.com a read, just posted the other day, hope if gives you food for thought: http://www.mmorpg.com/showFeature.cf...e-To-Quit.html I get the same myself with GW from time to time. Lately I've just been busy all the time and it's hard to focus on GW or get into something simply because I don't know where to begin, and what could I do with the hour or so I'd have? When I have the time more and more I find myself hitting up dungeons i enjoyed in the hope that maybe I'll lose track of time and stay there til the end, and you know what, it works! I also play a little WoW and have dabbled in other MMOs, including LOTRO, Aion and Conan, and have tonnes of games for my PS3. Variety as they say is the spice of life. Just know the difference between giving yourself variety or overwhelming your senses

Jan 23, 2010, 09:40 PM // 21:40	#12
Arduin Grotto Attendant Join Date: May 2005 Location: The Netherlands Guild: Limburgse Jagers [LJ] Profession: R/	Good read, thanks caballo. Be sure to read the comments on that article too. Some valuable nuggets of insights are to be found.

Jan 25, 2010, 01:52 PM // 13:52	#13
Nechrond Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Netherlands Guild: Utrecht Usurpators Profession: D/	Take your favourite PvE guy, swap out only his res and rank skills, and join AB-PUGs with him.

Jan 25, 2010, 03:16 PM // 15:16	#14
Quaker Hell's Protector Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Canada Guild: Brothers Disgruntled	I would be another one who would say "make a new character". - Make a character in a class you haven't tried yet. I've now taken each class to level20 and I find that they can all be fun in their own way. - Make new character without aiming for a particular build - just use whatever skills come along and work well. (you'll probably eventually end up with a standard build.) - take a character through pre-searing, doing all the quests and exploring the whole map.