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LAKEofFIRE · Feb 02, 2012, 10:11 PM // 22:11

Hi all,

Currently im playing swtor. Im a big pvp guy and sorry to say that swtor pvp isnt all that i hoped for. I recently was watching some guild wars on youtube and it peaked my interest. I guess my question is should i buy it? Is it still happening? Is the pvp as good as everyone says? Any imput would be helpful.

Thanks ahead of time

The Real Avalon · Feb 02, 2012, 10:15 PM // 22:15

The PvP was great, but it's not going to happen for you. Your best bet is just finding an altogether new game.

carnage-runner · Feb 02, 2012, 10:17 PM // 22:17

Great game.. Pvp is dead. Buy the trilogy and Eotn. It's like $30 on amazon or something. Super fun.

LAKEofFIRE · Feb 02, 2012, 10:19 PM // 22:19

Are the american servers dead as well?

GhostKairi · Feb 02, 2012, 10:37 PM // 22:37

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Originally Posted by LAKEofFIRE

Are the american servers dead as well?

Aside from German servers, American is pretty much the only servers with people on them. You are free to switch between them though so its not really a problem. A lot of people will tell you that some districts have better connection, there talking out their ass, lol. Pvp was the greatest thing in this game, ever, but it died a long time ago, at least, the best parts of it, its still around in some form though.

Swingline · Feb 02, 2012, 10:41 PM // 22:41

Everyone hangs out in American servers. It should be noted that most outposts are empty unless its the daily quest. The most populated cities are Kamadan and Lions Arch with Kaineng Center trailing behind due to recent content added.

PvP is not entirely dead. The more correct answer is Organized PvP is dead. The PvP formats that are random join are alive. These include Random Arena, Jade Quarry and Fort Aspenwood. Alliance battles are also alive during double faction weekends.

LAKEofFIRE · Feb 02, 2012, 10:53 PM // 22:53

Cool thanks guess ill get and get some practice in before gw2 hell its only like 20-30 bucks

AndrewSX · Feb 02, 2012, 10:55 PM // 22:55

If you want to focus on PvP, pick all games (30ish bucks) and, if you can and enjoy the game, buy the unlock packs: those will give you full skill and weapon mods selection using PvP chars, that you'd have to unlock with regular pve playing.

Thus said, play PvE to get the hang of how game works first, and join a guild, PvP focused with teaching if this is what you want.

PvP is dead in organized formats, expecially outside guild teams, that's it.

*lemming* · Feb 02, 2012, 11:56 PM // 23:56

Of the two remaining organized team formats, Heroes' Ascent is effectively unplayable. Contrary to popular perception, though, GvG is definitely not "dead." Unfortunately, the learning curve is fairly high - you'll need to put quite some effort into it if you're interested.

Fair warning, though - GW2's PvP, by all accounts, has approximately nothing to do with GW's PvP.

LAKEofFIRE · Feb 03, 2012, 12:17 AM // 00:17

Thanks for the ideas lads and lasses

Zebideedee · Feb 03, 2012, 02:43 AM // 02:43

OP, I'm more a pve player but played Jade Quarry a lot to help with some titles. I seen another post about how dead AB is. I think it's the rewards that are making it not worth doing or something. I've only played a few AB matches but loved every one. As with many things in this game, getting into an active guild is key!

Feb 02, 2012, 10:11 PM // 22:11	#1
LAKEofFIRE Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Feb 2012	Worth it? Hi all, Currently im playing swtor. Im a big pvp guy and sorry to say that swtor pvp isnt all that i hoped for. I recently was watching some guild wars on youtube and it peaked my interest. I guess my question is should i buy it? Is it still happening? Is the pvp as good as everyone says? Any imput would be helpful. Thanks ahead of time

Feb 02, 2012, 10:41 PM // 22:41	#6
Swingline Forge Runner Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere far away from you Guild: The Mirror of Reason[SNOW] Profession: W/	Everyone hangs out in American servers. It should be noted that most outposts are empty unless its the daily quest. The most populated cities are Kamadan and Lions Arch with Kaineng Center trailing behind due to recent content added. PvP is not entirely dead. The more correct answer is Organized PvP is dead. The PvP formats that are random join are alive. These include Random Arena, Jade Quarry and Fort Aspenwood. Alliance battles are also alive during double faction weekends. Last edited by Swingline; Feb 02, 2012 at 10:52 PM // 22:52..

Feb 02, 2012, 11:56 PM // 23:56	#9
lemming The Hotshot Join Date: May 2006 Location: Honolulu Guild: International District [id???]	Of the two remaining organized team formats, Heroes' Ascent is effectively unplayable. Contrary to popular perception, though, GvG is definitely not "dead." Unfortunately, the learning curve is fairly high - you'll need to put quite some effort into it if you're interested. Fair warning, though - GW2's PvP, by all accounts, has approximately nothing to do with GW's PvP. __________________ Interested in GvG? Want to watch some high-level PvP? Check out some streams and recordings!

Feb 02, 2012, 10:15 PM // 22:15	#2
The Real Avalon Desert Nomad Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Belgium, Ostend. Profession: Mo/A	The PvP was great, but it's not going to happen for you. Your best bet is just finding an altogether new game.

Feb 02, 2012, 10:17 PM // 22:17	#3
carnage-runner Furnace Stoker Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canada, B.C. Vancouver. aka.. amazing. Guild: [Sith] Profession: W/Me	Great game.. Pvp is dead. Buy the trilogy and Eotn. It's like $30 on amazon or something. Super fun.

Feb 02, 2012, 10:19 PM // 22:19	#4
LAKEofFIRE Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Feb 2012	Are the american servers dead as well?

Feb 02, 2012, 10:53 PM // 22:53	#7
LAKEofFIRE Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Feb 2012	Cool thanks guess ill get and get some practice in before gw2 hell its only like 20-30 bucks

Feb 02, 2012, 10:55 PM // 22:55	#8
AndrewSX Jungle Guide Join Date: May 2010 Location: Italy, Turin Guild: Lake Profession: E/	If you want to focus on PvP, pick all games (30ish bucks) and, if you can and enjoy the game, buy the unlock packs: those will give you full skill and weapon mods selection using PvP chars, that you'd have to unlock with regular pve playing. Thus said, play PvE to get the hang of how game works first, and join a guild, PvP focused with teaching if this is what you want. PvP is dead in organized formats, expecially outside guild teams, that's it.

Feb 03, 2012, 12:17 AM // 00:17	#10
LAKEofFIRE Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Feb 2012	Thanks for the ideas lads and lasses

Feb 03, 2012, 02:43 AM // 02:43	#11
Zebideedee Jungle Guide Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: 55?? 57' 0" N / 3?? 12' 0" W Profession: N/Me	OP, I'm more a pve player but played Jade Quarry a lot to help with some titles. I seen another post about how dead AB is. I think it's the rewards that are making it not worth doing or something. I've only played a few AB matches but loved every one. As with many things in this game, getting into an active guild is key!