Curse

Phaern Majes · Mar 02, 2010, 12:12 AM // 00:12

Anyone know if trapping still works in UW? I haven't seen groups for it since coming back, but last time I attempted it, it still worked. Hell me and a guildie could even duo trap on Hard Mode, though I think they ended up nerfing one or two of the skills. But I remember running 3-5 man trap groups, still doable?

Kerwyn Nasilan · Mar 02, 2010, 02:46 AM // 02:46

I think an EW nerf kinda ruined it

Risus · Mar 02, 2010, 02:49 AM // 02:49

Develope new UWSC team

EragonSorceror · Mar 02, 2010, 03:26 AM // 03:26

No, the EW nerf definitely didn't ruin team trapping. It's slightly harder, but 2 trappers still have more than enough firepower to duo it(I assume you're talking about farming, not clearing. if not, disregard this post). 3 or more trappers makes it easy. I haven't trapped since the Dhuum update, but I used to trio trap all the time post EW nerf. The skeles would make it harder, but I am 100% sure that it is possible.

pumpkin pie · Mar 02, 2010, 03:53 AM // 03:53

99.4% Elona Cartographer.... still looking for the remaining .6%

VQ-ing (8 more to go) last continent - Cantha while capping the remaining elite skills.

Accidentally level up my Luxon points from level 0-level 2 during the weekend while VQ-ing the jade seas

trying to collect Jadite for my sexy elite luxon elementalist armours.

yeah, I am also just started collecting granite slabs/onyx/diamonds.... for my destroyer weapons.

many things left to do....
8 more characters to go hahaha (not gonna make an assassin, do not like the way they run, maybe i change my mind after i am done with the 8 characters)

Lanier · Mar 02, 2010, 04:10 AM // 04:10

I dont grind cause grind is boring and im playing a game so i figure why play if im not having fun?

What I enjoy most is vanquishing and doing dungeons. Thats pretty much all i do nowadays. My mes is my legendary vanquisher but im not too concerned about getting that title on him any time soon. I pretty much vanquish with a variety of builds and professions.

maxxfury · Mar 02, 2010, 04:18 AM // 04:18

Generally sit in gh, chat with guildies and atm play borderlands...*Shrugs

Phaern Majes · Mar 02, 2010, 05:58 AM // 05:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by EragonSorceror

No, the EW nerf definitely didn't ruin team trapping. It's slightly harder, but 2 trappers still have more than enough firepower to duo it(I assume you're talking about farming, not clearing. if not, disregard this post). 3 or more trappers makes it easy. I haven't trapped since the Dhuum update, but I used to trio trap all the time post EW nerf. The skeles would make it harder, but I am 100% sure that it is possible.

Good to know, and yeah I've always just cleared the smites, rinse and repeat. Occasionally getting one of the trappers the black widow. But thanks for the reply I may have to get a group going this weekend

I think the EW nerf can be bypassed by having a third trapper focus more in BM.

mage767 · Mar 02, 2010, 07:19 AM // 07:19

Don't play as much as before. But some things I do:

1. Progress my mes to leg. eotn (will be my 5th)
2. Progress my war to leg. vq (will be my 2nd)
3. Fool around Vasburg on nec, riding 35+ minions in Eternel Grove in HM, just for laughs.
4. Play ZM/ZB on monk for immediately golden carpet treatment.
5. Lead noobs in ZM/ZB on scyhte war and show them how wars should do damage, not tank.

4thVariety · Mar 02, 2010, 08:08 AM // 08:08

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Originally Posted by ]SK[

I have thousands of hours played and many of them very enjoyable.

Invest that sort of time into WoW and you will run out of content there as well. Blizzard charges monthly, so they have added pressure to release minor quests every once in a while. If EotN was a WoW expansion, it would not have featured all dungeons from the start. They would have been done, but withheld to make later updates appear bigger than they are.

When Anet was only doing expansions with a tutorial it was also hard to keep up with the content. But now the players were able to catch up because Anet is working on GW2 for some time. Not a reskin of the old world like Cataclysm, but a real new game.

Once that comes out and Anet pours their resources into more content for GW2, I am sure we will have a hard time keeping up. Without the need for monthly fees.

macie28 · Mar 02, 2010, 09:42 AM // 09:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tullzinski

Currently helping my son(twelve) go through all the campaigns. He got the trilogy and EOTN as a present from Mom and I. It is really cool watching him react to the game, provides a unique perspective for me.

I also get treated to things like this:

We were going through Venta's Cemetary Mission and he insisted that we go in a particular direction, instead of hugging the NW wall. I can see the Main Garrison ahead and say; Are you sure we should go this way? He says absolutely, next thing the warning about being too close to the garrison flashes up, again I say; Are you are sure? He says; Yep! and 1 second after that we get completely nuked. He says; Well I could be wrong!

I LoL'ed, so cute!

EragonSorceror · Mar 08, 2010, 12:46 AM // 00:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phaern Majes

Good to know, and yeah I've always just cleared the smites, rinse and repeat. Occasionally getting one of the trappers the black widow. But thanks for the reply I may have to get a group going this weekend

I think the EW nerf can be bypassed by having a third trapper focus more in BM.

Yeah you are exactly right about the trapper with more in BM. Sorry I forgot to mention it, but I have done that a couple times before. It's a good idea for each trapper to "specialize" with a different spirit and specs. Good luck, I hope you get lots of ectos

!

Lycan Nibbler · Mar 08, 2010, 01:41 AM // 01:41

I used to enjoy going in a group trapping UW. For me it didnt matter about the drops, but more the fun of doing it and having a laugh on vent while doing it. I even remember getting a group of 7 or 8 together and trapping for a BWidow for each person in turn. Ahh the old days

These days I might do a mission, check the ZQ for interesting/easy ones, farm for Nic and maybe work towards getting a mule to him if he is in Proph, otherwise leave myself signed in until anet DC me or watch people - when seeing someone zrank another then I go up behind them and stick a gold sword down em ^.^.

Cuilan · Mar 08, 2010, 02:00 AM // 02:00

Adjust builds I use
Play with friends
Make new builds and try new ones from other people
Urgoz, Deep, UW, DoA, Zaishen missions, Zaishen quests, FoW, and sometimes Tombs
Occasional title grind
Interacting with people in various ways that I find amusing

That's mostly it.

KageNoShi · Mar 08, 2010, 02:41 AM // 02:41

Doing Urgoz's Warren as we speak but most of the time I just sit in Shing Jea. Hopefully planning to do a run through the Deep one of these days.

Bryant Again · Mar 08, 2010, 02:43 AM // 02:43

If there's a buddy that wants to play or try a weird H/H build I'll PvE, but I've already played through it numerous times. One thing that ANet's stuck to is not intending PvE to have any form of longevity, as much as they've tried with grindtastic titles.

These days I just log-in whenever I want to do an AB or something pleasant.

Perkunas · Mar 08, 2010, 04:03 AM // 04:03

Since Ogden is unable to properly do his job in Nebo Terrace & North Kryta Province, I no longer 600/smite those areas. I have enough alcohol to finish Drunk title, but now the "easy" coin collection is gone, so no sweet or party titles.
When not sitting in Guild Hall getting drunk, I might do boss runs on my monks in pre. Just 1 more title (drunk) to have 5 and 1 more elite armor, I will call it quits with HoM. After that, just kill time in pre.

Master Ketsu · Mar 08, 2010, 06:26 AM // 06:26

Get into PvP.

Test Me · Mar 08, 2010, 01:52 PM // 13:52

Unlocking and learning all skills.

Why?
Because I wanted to try out crazy skill combinations with skills I had no clue existed.

End result?
I figured GW is a hugely grind oriented game and has always been so from release day for Prophecies. Or how else would anyone call having to pay 1.2(?) mil gold to different skill trainers across the world in order to learn all skills so that you can experiment with weird builds and not be limited by the low number of skills you get to see normally in the (K) dialog.

If I hear any more GW designer saying with a smile on their face how GW was intended not to contain grind... I think I'll puke.

Shadowspawn X · Mar 08, 2010, 02:22 PM // 14:22

Don't do much in game, log on every couple of weeks and make an old school UW run because I'm half heartily trying to get a dhuum mini when I can be bothered.