A year later: Anything different? - Guild Wars Forums

CowTrix · Jan 05, 2009, 03:44 AM // 03:44

Hey everybody, INCREDIBLY long time no see. I haven't played GW in about a year, but now I'm thinking of getting back into it. When I stopped, it was because it was stuck in a grind, and I just found myself getting kind of bored with it.

So. I wass wondering if anyone had a reason to get back into it? Has anything changed? Revolution, evolution, anything? Is ANet still despised? Does anyone still play?

tl;dr: STATUS REPORT

Icy The Mage · Jan 05, 2009, 04:31 AM // 04:31

Everyone is grinding for GWAMM.

Xx Da Best Xx · Jan 05, 2009, 05:08 AM // 05:08

More of a grindfest then it was before. Although im sure you could find something to entertain you(Such as steamrolling elite areas.)

TideSwayer · Jan 05, 2009, 05:38 AM // 05:38

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Rosie Woogs · Jan 05, 2009, 05:46 AM // 05:46

Actually - they have changed a few things. Treasure hunter and Wisdom tracks are now account-wide, with hints of more of that that come. They have made it much easier to get Kurzick/Luxon faction. The Zaishen Elite chest (not sure when that was introduced) gives lots of goodies, plus there is a title track for that. I'm sure I am forgetting a lot, but take a look at the Nov. 13 updates on wiki.

so, I guess it all depends on what you are working on.

wetwillyhip · Jan 05, 2009, 06:45 AM // 06:45

it's not that much different, the only thing would be to get EOTN if you haven't already... and participate in countless grind fests... I'm taking a break from it... i'm sick of waiting for the HoM update...and I don't know why ANET always reasons with the lack of changes/improvements because "we don't have enough resources"... well FREAKIN make it so players can buy more inventory storage and abilities to change character hair/name in the in-game store for real $. That way, players are happy, and ANET would be getting a steady income of money for more resources! jasdfajsiod;jgasijgsogdjiod;sfsd

Luminarus · Jan 05, 2009, 09:58 AM // 09:58

f you quit coz of grind its not worth coming back

Clarissa F · Jan 05, 2009, 10:04 AM // 10:04

Nothing has changed insofar as content. As far as respect for Anet, I've gained more after trying some of the new MMOs out there.

Arduin · Jan 05, 2009, 10:29 AM // 10:29

No new content has been added, save some new quests involving the new Hero, MOX.

Some titles are now account-wide: Treasure Hunter and Wisdom. So you are now encouraged to actually play on more than one character.

Ursan has been nerfed. Shadow Form has been buffed. And nerfed. And nerfed. Some Elites that never saw the light of day have been buffed.

Kegfarming has replaced raptor farming.

Other than this, and the stuff people above me brought up, it's still pretty much the same.

draxynnic · Jan 05, 2009, 10:35 AM // 10:35

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Originally Posted by Arduinna

Some Elites that never saw the light of day have been buffed.

More than just buffed - reworked entirely. I'd probably say that this represents the biggest change.

*Darcy* · Jan 05, 2009, 03:29 PM // 15:29

I'd suggest going here http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Game_updates and start reading.

I'm not being mean or sarcastic, but we have no way of knowing which changes would be important to you.

If there are skills that you normally used in a favorite build, then check those out on the wiki. There have been many skill adjustments in 12 months.

You can redo Hell's Precipice and get a green endgame reward weapon now. That was added during the 3rd Birthday celebration.

Lycan Nibbler · Jan 05, 2009, 05:13 PM // 17:13

yes, anet got taken over by Blizzard and now Abadon is called the Lich King and we are all level 80.

In all seriousness though, if you can find your way here to post, Im sure you could find yourself to wiki - there seems to be a thread a week asking these same questions lately...

IlikeGW · Jan 05, 2009, 07:09 PM // 19:09

Well you left pretty much when it was game over for the first game. There's been skeleton updates, the same holidays, etc... I didn't even pick up my hats at wintersday for the first time, that's how bored I am with their lame efforts to "entertain" these days like a chance to grind 1000 runs for a mini polar bear. Thanks but no effing thanks.

BenjZee · Jan 05, 2009, 08:26 PM // 20:26

a year later and im still having fun playing the game, you may say some areas have been made alot easier but i dont think thats a bad thing at all.

removed · Jan 06, 2009, 12:20 AM // 00:20

Still more or less the same. Best course of action is to pay a levelling service for all your titles and then start doing the fun stuff.

Mystica · Jan 06, 2009, 07:03 AM // 07:03

Heeeeyyyy long time no seeee maaaaan! Sup? Good to see you again! Missed you!

no wait...I have no clue who you are and even less clue what you expect us to tell you.

I'll try though:

1. Still grind -> don't come back
2. Nothing new -> don't come back
3. „The same procedure as last year, Miss Sophie?“ „The same procedure as every year, James“ -> don't come back
4. Considering all the attention you attracted (probably the reason for this thread and all other "IM BACK WUTS NEW?"-threads) you have a lot of friends now so you might aswell just stay and play the game...heard it was the easiest method to see if you still like it.

rikkilambo · Jan 07, 2009, 10:06 PM // 22:06

for the amount of hours ppl spend to grind for gwamm, they couldve made a fortune even just by delivering pizza...

Jan 05, 2009, 03:44 AM // 03:44	#1
CowTrix Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Jun 2006 Guild: LAG II Profession: R/Mo	A year later: Anything different? Hey everybody, INCREDIBLY long time no see. I haven't played GW in about a year, but now I'm thinking of getting back into it. When I stopped, it was because it was stuck in a grind, and I just found myself getting kind of bored with it. So. I wass wondering if anyone had a reason to get back into it? Has anything changed? Revolution, evolution, anything? Is ANet still despised? Does anyone still play? tl;dr: STATUS REPORT Last edited by CowTrix; Jan 05, 2009 at 03:50 AM // 03:50..

Jan 05, 2009, 03:29 PM // 15:29	#11
Darcy Never Too Old Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rhode Island where there are no GW contests Guild: Order of First Profession: W/R	I'd suggest going here http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Game_updates and start reading. I'm not being mean or sarcastic, but we have no way of knowing which changes would be important to you. If there are skills that you normally used in a favorite build, then check those out on the wiki. There have been many skill adjustments in 12 months. You can redo Hell's Precipice and get a green endgame reward weapon now. That was added during the 3rd Birthday celebration. __________________ That's me, the old stick-in-the-mud non-fun moderator. (and non-understanding, also)

Jan 07, 2009, 10:06 PM // 22:06	#17
rikkilambo Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Jul 2006 Guild: MEEP Profession: R/E	sigh... for the amount of hours ppl spend to grind for gwamm, they couldve made a fortune even just by delivering pizza...

Jan 05, 2009, 04:31 AM // 04:31	#2
Icy The Mage Forge Runner Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Canada Profession: E/	Everyone is grinding for GWAMM.

Jan 05, 2009, 05:08 AM // 05:08	#3
Xx Da Best Xx Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: May 2008 Location: LA	More of a grindfest then it was before. Although im sure you could find something to entertain you(Such as steamrolling elite areas.)

Jan 05, 2009, 05:38 AM // 05:38	#4
TideSwayer Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jul 2005 Guild: We Farm Your [?????????s]	Guild Wars Update Notes

Jan 05, 2009, 05:46 AM // 05:46	#5
Rosie Woogs Core Guru Join Date: Feb 2005	Actually - they have changed a few things. Treasure hunter and Wisdom tracks are now account-wide, with hints of more of that that come. They have made it much easier to get Kurzick/Luxon faction. The Zaishen Elite chest (not sure when that was introduced) gives lots of goodies, plus there is a title track for that. I'm sure I am forgetting a lot, but take a look at the Nov. 13 updates on wiki. so, I guess it all depends on what you are working on.

Jan 05, 2009, 06:45 AM // 06:45	#6
wetwillyhip Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: USA, Southern California, Orange County Guild: Tyrian Elements [TyE] Profession: R/Mo	it's not that much different, the only thing would be to get EOTN if you haven't already... and participate in countless grind fests... I'm taking a break from it... i'm sick of waiting for the HoM update...and I don't know why ANET always reasons with the lack of changes/improvements because "we don't have enough resources"... well FREAKIN make it so players can buy more inventory storage and abilities to change character hair/name in the in-game store for real $. That way, players are happy, and ANET would be getting a steady income of money for more resources! jasdfajsiod;jgasijgsogdjiod;sfsd

Jan 05, 2009, 09:58 AM // 09:58	#7
Luminarus Furnace Stoker Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Guild: Haze of Light [pure] Profession: R/	f you quit coz of grind its not worth coming back

Jan 05, 2009, 10:04 AM // 10:04	#8
Clarissa F Krytan Explorer Join Date: Nov 2007 Guild: Fighters of the Shiverpeaks Profession: Me/Mo	Nothing has changed insofar as content. As far as respect for Anet, I've gained more after trying some of the new MMOs out there.

Jan 05, 2009, 10:29 AM // 10:29	#9
Arduin Grotto Attendant Join Date: May 2005 Location: The Netherlands Guild: Limburgse Jagers [LJ] Profession: R/	No new content has been added, save some new quests involving the new Hero, MOX. Some titles are now account-wide: Treasure Hunter and Wisdom. So you are now encouraged to actually play on more than one character. Ursan has been nerfed. Shadow Form has been buffed. And nerfed. And nerfed. Some Elites that never saw the light of day have been buffed. Kegfarming has replaced raptor farming. Other than this, and the stuff people above me brought up, it's still pretty much the same.

Jan 05, 2009, 05:13 PM // 17:13	#12
Lycan Nibbler Forge Runner Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: AZ	yes, anet got taken over by Blizzard and now Abadon is called the Lich King and we are all level 80. In all seriousness though, if you can find your way here to post, Im sure you could find yourself to wiki - there seems to be a thread a week asking these same questions lately...

Jan 05, 2009, 07:09 PM // 19:09	#13
IlikeGW Jungle Guide Join Date: Aug 2005	Well you left pretty much when it was game over for the first game. There's been skeleton updates, the same holidays, etc... I didn't even pick up my hats at wintersday for the first time, that's how bored I am with their lame efforts to "entertain" these days like a chance to grind 1000 runs for a mini polar bear. Thanks but no effing thanks.

Jan 05, 2009, 08:26 PM // 20:26	#14
BenjZee Forge Runner Join Date: Dec 2006 Guild: The Overacheivers [Club] Profession: Mo/	a year later and im still having fun playing the game, you may say some areas have been made alot easier but i dont think thats a bad thing at all.

Jan 06, 2009, 12:20 AM // 00:20	#15
removed Academy Page Join Date: May 2007	Still more or less the same. Best course of action is to pay a levelling service for all your titles and then start doing the fun stuff.

Jan 06, 2009, 07:03 AM // 07:03	#16
Mystica Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Germany Guild: [金金金金] Profession: Me/W	Heeeeyyyy long time no seeee maaaaan! Sup? Good to see you again! Missed you! no wait...I have no clue who you are and even less clue what you expect us to tell you. I'll try though: 1. Still grind -> don't come back 2. Nothing new -> don't come back 3. „The same procedure as last year, Miss Sophie?“ „The same procedure as every year, James“ -> don't come back 4. Considering all the attention you attracted (probably the reason for this thread and all other "IM BACK WUTS NEW?"-threads) you have a lot of friends now so you might aswell just stay and play the game...heard it was the easiest method to see if you still like it.