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Lawnmower · Aug 03, 2007, 03:36 AM // 03:36

what are these 1vs1 arenas your talking about? will there be actual 1vs1 now?

arcanemacabre · Aug 03, 2007, 03:42 AM // 03:42

The 1v1 arenas are against AI, not other players - anyone should be able to do them with any class. Chances are, you won't know exactly what you will be facing, which means you'd be best off making a versatile build.

GloryFox · Aug 03, 2007, 04:59 AM // 04:59

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Originally Posted by Shanaeri Rynale
One thing I was'nt sure about was the fighting game. The Monk kept his skills, which means that characters which are easily able to solo will have a distinct advantage over others.

I thought one got a distinct set of fighting skills, so that any profession would be equally competitive.

Its very possible the reputation you gain from these battle may be account based. In this way if you are a great Monk Protector or Healer but lousy at Smite or 55ing you stand a chance to gain reputation through your Mesmer or Assassin.

Plus I think ANET will run different builds for many of the former henchmen you will fight. Many builds that will kill off enchant heavy builds you may intend to use. Otherwise I don't think any former Henchman could possibly beat my 55 SV necro 1v1. So expect some intelligent designs by ANET for you to encounter.

Mr.Deflok · Aug 03, 2007, 05:52 AM // 05:52

Another link, through GT.com
http://www.nzgamer.com/news-all-1931

doinchi · Aug 03, 2007, 08:49 AM // 08:49

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Originally Posted by Metal Herc

Ya.. If that's how its gonna work it looks like some classes are gonna have a HUGE advantage over others.

Well, regarding how the monk kept his skills and how some classes may be disadvantaged...

The Norn value brute strength over spells and magicks and stuff, so its just as well. Even then, I am pretty sure every class has a decent solo build. Not sure bout the Para and Mes though. I dont use em too much.

Mordakai · Aug 03, 2007, 01:40 PM // 13:40

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Originally Posted by doinchi

Well, regarding how the monk kept his skills and how some classes may be disadvantaged...

The Norn value brute strength over spells and magicks and stuff, so its just as well. Even then, I am pretty sure every class has a decent solo build. Not sure bout the Para and Mes though. I dont use em too much.

I think Mesmer will do just fine.

The key will be to take a mix of spells to shut down casters and melee, but since you are only facing one opponent, it shouldn't be too hard...

especially if they don't fix the AI to keep from attacking with Empathy or casting spells with Backfire (both Domination).

Then again, I might just make an Illusionary Weapon build to see how it goes.

Of all the things in GWEN, I'm actually most excited about the Norn Arenas and the Asura Polymock game.

Mr. G · Aug 05, 2007, 12:23 AM // 00:23

HA out of all the facey shmancy new features i think the thing im looking forward to most is NPC's talking! that asura sounds so cool heh

still its all looking good from where im sitting

Neo Nugget · Aug 05, 2007, 01:26 AM // 01:26

I watched the video today

*drool* Polymock looks awwesome! woooot 27 more days! 20 till headstart wooo! /excited

FoxBat · Aug 05, 2007, 02:14 AM // 02:14

Your just fighting NPCs, why would you need to be competitive?

Pey · Aug 05, 2007, 03:44 AM // 03:44

How´s the deal with the minipets? will the hall of monuments display the ones we have or the ones we unlocked? otherwise anyone could have all the minipets (in case he has the money of course).

fRag_Doll · Aug 05, 2007, 09:10 AM // 09:10

The Monument to Resilience is displaying armors for several professions, so I'm guessing that means that the HoM is account based.

Mr. G · Aug 05, 2007, 04:56 PM // 16:56

hmm for anyone who zoomed in - or watched it on a huge HD TV (like myself ^^) Will have noticed some details...Like the price of a coffin in Tyria

but most importantly Sologogomon was using [skill]"Watch Yourself!"[/skill] - now that adds an interesting spin on 1v1

natuxatu · Aug 06, 2007, 01:10 AM // 01:10

The price of a coffin in Tyria? I don't follow?

MithranArkanere · Aug 06, 2007, 02:29 AM // 02:29

Well... the hall is basically a coffin for your character... much like Piramids are made while the future entombed guy is still alive...

Maybbe some things are account based, but others not... it's still known that we'l be able to save character names...

kazjun · Aug 06, 2007, 04:34 AM // 04:34

The burning forests were awesome. Can't wait to fight in that. Wonder if we catch fire like standing in lava?

Think I'm going to have to go get a crimson carapace shield for Jora. It looks norn and should suit her well. She's pretty tall too (or the monk is really short) so maybe a fellblade or a longsword? Not sure what axe would go well with her though. Most of the axes are pretty short and stunty. Maybe a tyrian handaxe or a chaos axe just for the colour

Ah, can't wait

Envious · Aug 06, 2007, 04:44 AM // 04:44

Looks really sweet. Really loving the HoM, definitely getting EoTN.

Fergalicious92 · Aug 07, 2007, 03:51 AM // 03:51

I watched that video like 10 times in a row and every time I watch it, it gets better. All I can say is WOW. These trailers make the ache for gwen even worse tho

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