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melissa b · May 31, 2011, 10:58 PM // 22:58

What keeps you interested in playing guildwars for the long term?

Lots of people have been here for a couple years, others since the start over 6 years ago. Some play a few times a month while others play longer per week than the average full-time job. What drives you to keep playing? You can be very specific with a specific update, broad or have multiple reasons?

On the other hand...
Some of you quit and came back or cut back
Were there any defining moments that caused you to quit, cutback or comeback?

What conditions not present would drive you back to the game, or increase your playtime?

Bright Star Shine · May 31, 2011, 11:00 PM // 23:00

I like playing the game with the people in my guild. They're fun, friendly, and it's nice to chat with them on TS or vent. If it weren't for that and them, I'd have quit a while ago..

aefghuys · May 31, 2011, 11:07 PM // 23:07

this has been my favorite game since it was released. however im now coming to the realization that everything i have put into the game now means nothing, since gw2 will be a fresh start(minus the 30/50 thing*roll eyes*). gonna look into some games that will OR are still going for a long period of time. its too bad though because gw was really enjoyable(i just invested a lot of time in this game, and wouldnt want it to go to waste again)

Anaraky · May 31, 2011, 11:34 PM // 23:34

I like the playstyle GW has when you H/H, half strategy and half online RPG. Due to that I can either experiment widely, just play the tried and true or anything in-between depending on my mood.

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this has been my favorite game since it was released. however im now coming to the realization that everything i have put into the game now means nothing, since gw2 will be a fresh start(minus the 30/50 thing*roll eyes*). gonna look into some games that will OR are still going for a long period of time. its too bad though because gw was really enjoyable(i just invested a lot of time in this game, and wouldnt want it to go to waste again)

I hate to break it to you, but all games are a waste of time in that sense.

Horace Slughorn · May 31, 2011, 11:45 PM // 23:45

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Originally Posted by Bright Star Shine

I like playing the game with the people in my guild. They're fun, friendly, and it's nice to chat with them on TS or vent. If it weren't for that and them, I'd have quit a while ago..

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Robin Hood Uk · May 31, 2011, 11:50 PM // 23:50

Partly HoM now (Although I'm now coming to the realisation that anything past 30/50 is totally pointless, and am now taking a majorly laid back take on it), and finally getting GWAMM, as even after 6 years of playing I have never actually focused on maxing my titles.

Have quit many times before, the main thing that usually brings me back is no monthly subscription. GW is a visually stunning game that competed well with all the P2P MMO's, but without the monthly cost. Although I really do think that the lack of subs shows in the quality of game, it's still a great product for little cost.

BuD · Jun 01, 2011, 12:06 AM // 00:06

No subscription.

I also like the H/H setup. I work 50-60 hours a week, on call for half the month, wife & 2 kids. I like the option to be able to leave my toon in an explorable area if I get a call or have to deal with a family situation.

Bebbo · Jun 01, 2011, 12:43 AM // 00:43

Played since release. PvP in the game kept me hooked for years. Quit for a while after dhuum banwave, then started again in new year.

Keeping in contact with the Guild/Guild Wars buddies during the time I was banned by joining vent or playing other games like SC2 & LoL decided whether or not I was going to bother buying a new account for GW.

*lemming* · Jun 01, 2011, 12:47 AM // 00:47

Being important.

Wenspire · Jun 01, 2011, 12:53 AM // 00:53

Creating new class/group builds and testing them.

Eragon Zarroc · Jun 01, 2011, 01:15 AM // 01:15

titles did...until i maxed them all >_<

gremlin · Jun 01, 2011, 01:29 AM // 01:29

I am playing to add more points to the HOM there isn't any real point in my doing so as I have 31 and getting to 50 would take a lot of time and effort far more than its worth.

So I started 2 new characters and began again in presearing got ldoa but died a couple of times so am starting again to go for survivor or at least see how it goes.
Collecting Alcohol and fireworks whenever possible for those titles.
In post searing I am getting zeishen coins for another possible title but that's about it.

I guess I am really just passing time till GW2

Hex Toys · Jun 01, 2011, 03:08 AM // 03:08

Addiction...

Swingline · Jun 01, 2011, 03:21 AM // 03:21

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Originally Posted by Hex Toys

Addiction...

same for me here

Malla13 · Jun 01, 2011, 03:24 AM // 03:24

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Originally Posted by Hex Toys

Addiction...

This goes for me too. >_>

Absolute Destiny · Jun 01, 2011, 03:40 AM // 03:40

Have yet to finish all campaigns on a single character.

My spirit spammer has finished Factions and EOTN, and at one point prior to deleting my monk I'd finished Factions with all of my characters.

BUT now I have a new assassin and a LDOA ranger on the way (once the char slot sale starts), so they, combined with finishing all campaigns on the rest of my characters, should keep me occupied for a looong time.

AngelWJedi · Jun 01, 2011, 03:54 AM // 03:54

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Originally Posted by Hex Toys

Addiction...

same for me. plus i dont/cant afford others games. and i chat with my friends on here. xD and i keep rerolling chars all the time except my few mains

Liston · Jun 01, 2011, 04:14 AM // 04:14

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Originally Posted by Bright Star Shine

I like playing the game with the people in my guild. They're fun, friendly, and it's nice to chat with them on TS or vent. If it weren't for that and them, I'd have quit a while ago..

This for me.

old gray dude · Jun 01, 2011, 04:24 AM // 04:24

have to admit i just love this game it was the first mmo i truly played even though mmo is used loosely in gw sure sometimes i hated what they did with updates sometimes i loved it but my love of gw will have me playing thru gw2 until the servers shut down

**cosyfiep** · Jun 01, 2011, 04:38 AM // 04:38

I set goals, I like to reach my goals, I have yet to accomplish them all--so I continue playing. (then the HoM came out and gave me a few more

)
so my goals and a few extra added for the HoM (already have 49/50--so its not to finish but to have them all done).
I started playing with my hubby and we still do play together even though our play styles have radically changed in the last 6 years (2 man vanquishing with no healing skills

)....