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zamial · Oct 10, 2007, 01:10 AM // 01:10

Host/instigate a naked, drunken dance party......

Vanessa Dwager · Oct 10, 2007, 01:25 AM // 01:25

I got bored, so I figured I'll play Team fortress two for a while, come back during the weekend, play a bit more TF2, then come back refreshed and ready to go.

RhanoctJocosa · Oct 10, 2007, 01:27 AM // 01:27

Yeah, GW is a dying game. Find a new one or pick up a sport etc.

person a · Oct 10, 2007, 01:34 AM // 01:34

i've had the same problem, albeit pvp based. I turned to pve and was amused for a couple months, perhaps you could do the same in reverse.

arsie · Oct 10, 2007, 01:55 AM // 01:55

I'm just glad Conan and Warhammer Online is coming out in 6 months.

Mortal Amongst Mere Gods · Oct 10, 2007, 03:27 AM // 03:27

I'd recommend what you yourself asked. Help the nubs. I do it all the time. I really find it fun to take a part and lend a hand in developing newbies into more intelligent players so that they don't have to worry so much about the high requirements of groups these days.

About the max titles, what good will they do you? If you don't want the grind, you don't really want the title. I don't want to grind my way to Legendary Spearmarshal, so I don't want that title.

If you have an open and friendly guild/alliance, chat with them. I have found myself doing this more than playing sometimes.

And of course, you can take a break. Don't go WoW style with GW and make it your life. *Real* life comes before games.

dts720666 · Oct 10, 2007, 04:16 AM // 04:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by lakatz

Read a book....

I have very eclectic taste in reading material, and, at the moment, I'm enjoying the Sword of Truth series by Terry Goodkind. This series is clearly a huge influence on GW, and it's fun to see the similarities between the books and the game. The books I've read so far in the series are not especially well written... much more clich?? than imaginative writing, but written well enough and combined with very good storytelling, so that it's worth it.

I recommend it to any GW fans.

I agree. I have already read the entire series, and hear that the final volume is due out this month!!!!!!!!!!!

I also like the Wheel of Time Series, but the plot is starting to move rather slow.

Holly Herro · Oct 10, 2007, 04:57 AM // 04:57

Go to a heavy metal concert, and get in a wall of death. Is fun apparently =]

Or, you can make a survivor AND legendary defender of ascalon character. You just need a pet/friend/person to death level instead

Iuris · Oct 10, 2007, 06:50 AM // 06:50

Take a break and play another game for a while.

Me, I'm currently taking a break from GW (with the intent of returning eventually, got an empty slot waiting for an elementalist...). Meanwhile, I'm beta testing Hellgate London, doing some light Supreme commander in preparation for its expansion, and perhaps I'll find the time to finally install and play Deus Ex...

BlueDevil420 · Oct 10, 2007, 07:25 AM // 07:25

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Originally Posted by dts720666

I agree. I have already read the entire series, and hear that the final volume is due out this month!!!!!!!!!!!

This month you say? awesome. I'll have to check that out.

Quote:

Originally Posted by dts720666

I also like the Wheel of Time Series, but the plot is starting to move rather slow.

Unfortunately Robert Jordan died about 2 or 3 weeks ago. The final volume isnt finished, although supposedly he left behind a summary of the remaining plotlines with his family. So it will probably take a long while before the final volume of that series comes

Karia Mirniman · Oct 10, 2007, 07:27 AM // 07:27

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Originally Posted by I Might Avenge U

I don't think I should "have to say this".. Make a ranger... Duh!..

lol

Do they come with health warnings yet?

Twisties · Oct 10, 2007, 07:32 AM // 07:32

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Originally Posted by dts720666

I also like the Wheel of Time Series, but the plot is starting to move rather slow.

Starting to move slow? Sheesh, how far are you? Re-reading for umpteenth time and cannot wait/hopes that Book Twelve will be able to be released. Funny how the Charr remind me of Trollocs, any one else noticed?

Seriously though, in answer to your problem. I would suggest if you're not having fun playing/grinding, then help a low level player, either in a PUG or your own guild/alliance. Hang around in alliance chat and eat some cookies.

Etta · Oct 10, 2007, 08:08 AM // 08:08

Get the Dark Tower book series by Stephen King. By the time you finish them, GW2 would be out.

Rocky Raccoon · Oct 10, 2007, 12:17 PM // 12:17

Have you tried it with all professions if? If not try and do it with a new one. You see the game from a different view.

Mitchel · Oct 10, 2007, 12:57 PM // 12:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Holly Herro

Or, you can make a survivor AND legendary defender of ascalon character. You just need a pet/friend/person to death level instead

Doesn't work. OP, go play pokemon on wi-fi, its fun owning 8 year olds.

Friday · Oct 10, 2007, 02:04 PM // 14:04

Make up "Starter Packs" for the various professions... then go and give them to baby chars in Chabeck Village, Shing Jea Monastary or Ascalon City.

It's what I do with all the golds/greens, tomes and runes from HM that I don't have any use for anymore... and when I need to feel good about playing GW again.

Yes, you get the few jerks, but the happiness and amazement from new guys is a jolt of "worthwhile activity" and you will have given someone a good experience to counter the jerks he/she will come across.

Fight Well
Friday

Kayelyyb · Oct 10, 2007, 04:11 PM // 16:11

how bout for a challenge learn the droks run no armor on. that should be a challenge or even more challenging take a profession not know for running and be the first to create a new runner.

Zodiak · Oct 10, 2007, 04:29 PM // 16:29

Bored eh? I get that feeling sometimes but it passes.

Yes one alternatice is playing another game, which will eventually renew your love for Guildwars.

Forgive my saying this on a GW board, but Hellgate London is comming out at the end of the month!

I also love gw but also find the need to mix in something from time to time to keep me going

thor thunder · Oct 10, 2007, 04:40 PM // 16:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by lakatz

Read a book. I go between mostly reading, movies, friends and family and GW for my leisure time activities... not necessarily in that order. And I'm especially vigilant about reading because with games and other entertainment available on the internet, I feel reading is too easily neglected.

I have very eclectic taste in reading material, and, at the moment, I'm enjoying the Sword of Truth series by Terry Goodkind. This series is clearly a huge influence on GW, and it's fun to see the similarities between the books and the game. The books I've read so far in the series are not especially well written... much more clich?? than imaginative writing, but written well enough and combined with very good storytelling, so that it's worth it.

I recommend it to any GW fans.

YES YES great book series read them myself. Another good series is Wheel of Time, Eragon (the movie was F****** CR** so dont jugde it buy the movie the book is soo much better) i love good knight/sorrcery books theres plenty of them i would sugjest trying them.
If you are looking for somthing IN GW spascificly because you love the game but played it way too long then i would say try power tradeing or colloecting thats always fun.. you could also try doing some of your favorit missions from one of the first chapters you did those are alot of fun too you could even go for hard mode.
well GL too you and i know how you feel.

TwinRaven · Oct 11, 2007, 12:49 AM // 00:49

There are lots of ways to entertain yourself...most of the good ones already mentioned...but my favorite (because it livens things up for me AND people who want to play along): actually role play. Sounds dumb, but think about it...quite a few people become utter idiots and buttheads because of the anonymity of the medium (i.e. the MMOZZZZZRPG). So why not use your anonymity for the greater good (i.e. the entertainment of self and others)...

EXAMPLE: Make a character you care nothing about...I made a mesmer named Chapeau De Merde (yes, Shit Hat...in French), then went to LA International district and started asking for directions to lacations that are not even in the game. Try typing with a French accent...sheesh (ok, I made that part up)...after awhile people started catching on and started to play along..."Where is the University District?"

I once collected a dozen or so shadow bows of varying quality...mostly req 10 and below with fair mods. Then started quizzing aspiring rangers about this and that...first correct answer (public not whispered) wins a bow! Sometime I'll pose riddles instead.

Give something away to the best Chuck Norris joke...

Collect tons of red iris flowers and give them to random strangers...

Organize an obsticle course race in Lions Arch...three laps, first one across the finish line wins 20 hunters ales...sugar rush anyone?

Take off your pants (in game....*ahem*) and pretend to have lost them and ask people where they are....or swear you were scammed out of your pants and blame a random NPC.

Walk up to a random AFK and pretend to check them for hernia using the rock-paper-scissors emote...even funnier when they are NOT AFK.

Run in circles firing off all your unused fireworks and snowman summoners after drinking sugary blue drinks...ahhhhh....craptacular display of wanton waste of perfectly good useless items.

Spam lfg, need Leeroy Jenkins and two hobbits...

I find all manner of harmless stupidity completely worthwhile...get creative and blow off some steam...when you feel like you've completely relaxed a bit, pick a goal and see if your head is back in the game or decide if you need a true break...I took a couple weeks off and yup, it was still there...jst waiting for me....all the things that were really getting on my nerves kinda melted away and now I don't get bothered so much by the little things...

Oct 10, 2007, 01:10 AM // 01:10	#21
zamial Site Contributor Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Usa Guild: TKC Profession: N/	Host/instigate a naked, drunken dance party......

Oct 10, 2007, 01:25 AM // 01:25	#22
Vanessa Dwager Academy Page Join Date: Jun 2005 Profession: N/R	I got bored, so I figured I'll play Team fortress two for a while, come back during the weekend, play a bit more TF2, then come back refreshed and ready to go.

Oct 10, 2007, 01:27 AM // 01:27	#23
RhanoctJocosa Legendary Korean Join Date: Aug 2006 Guild: The Benecia Renovatio [RenO] Profession: W/	Yeah, GW is a dying game. Find a new one or pick up a sport etc.

Oct 10, 2007, 01:34 AM // 01:34	#24
person a Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2007 Guild: The Chefs of Death Profession: Mo/	i've had the same problem, albeit pvp based. I turned to pve and was amused for a couple months, perhaps you could do the same in reverse.

Oct 10, 2007, 01:55 AM // 01:55	#25
arsie Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jun 2007 Profession: N/	I'm just glad Conan and Warhammer Online is coming out in 6 months.

Oct 10, 2007, 03:27 AM // 03:27	#26
Mortal Amongst Mere Gods Krytan Explorer Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Riding the spiral Profession: W/	I'd recommend what you yourself asked. Help the nubs. I do it all the time. I really find it fun to take a part and lend a hand in developing newbies into more intelligent players so that they don't have to worry so much about the high requirements of groups these days. About the max titles, what good will they do you? If you don't want the grind, you don't really want the title. I don't want to grind my way to Legendary Spearmarshal, so I don't want that title. If you have an open and friendly guild/alliance, chat with them. I have found myself doing this more than playing sometimes. And of course, you can take a break. Don't go WoW style with GW and make it your life. Real life comes before games.

Oct 10, 2007, 04:57 AM // 04:57	#28
Holly Herro Jungle Guide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kangaroo-land. Guild: Blades of the Dingo [AUST]	Go to a heavy metal concert, and get in a wall of death. Is fun apparently =] Or, you can make a survivor AND legendary defender of ascalon character. You just need a pet/friend/person to death level instead

Oct 10, 2007, 06:50 AM // 06:50	#29
Iuris Forge Runner Join Date: Nov 2006 Guild: Crazy ducks from the Forest Profession: W/	Take a break and play another game for a while. Me, I'm currently taking a break from GW (with the intent of returning eventually, got an empty slot waiting for an elementalist...). Meanwhile, I'm beta testing Hellgate London, doing some light Supreme commander in preparation for its expansion, and perhaps I'll find the time to finally install and play Deus Ex...

Oct 10, 2007, 08:08 AM // 08:08	#33
Etta Forge Runner Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Mancland, British Empire	Get the Dark Tower book series by Stephen King. By the time you finish them, GW2 would be out.

Oct 10, 2007, 12:17 PM // 12:17	#34
Rocky Raccoon Desert Nomad Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Massachusetts, USA Guild: Guardians of the Cosmos Profession: R/Mo	Have you tried it with all professions if? If not try and do it with a new one. You see the game from a different view.

Oct 10, 2007, 02:04 PM // 14:04	#36
Friday Krytan Explorer Join Date: Oct 2006 Guild: [DVDF]	Make up "Starter Packs" for the various professions... then go and give them to baby chars in Chabeck Village, Shing Jea Monastary or Ascalon City. It's what I do with all the golds/greens, tomes and runes from HM that I don't have any use for anymore... and when I need to feel good about playing GW again. Yes, you get the few jerks, but the happiness and amazement from new guys is a jolt of "worthwhile activity" and you will have given someone a good experience to counter the jerks he/she will come across. Fight Well Friday

Oct 10, 2007, 04:11 PM // 16:11	#37
Kayelyyb Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Mar 2006 Guild: Founder of Nerfs Are [Whak] Profession: N/Me	how bout for a challenge learn the droks run no armor on. that should be a challenge or even more challenging take a profession not know for running and be the first to create a new runner.

Oct 10, 2007, 04:29 PM // 16:29	#38
Zodiak Jungle Guide Join Date: May 2005 Location: Gatineau, Qc, Canada Guild: Kiss of Anguish [KISS] Profession: P/W	Bored eh? I get that feeling sometimes but it passes. Yes one alternatice is playing another game, which will eventually renew your love for Guildwars. Forgive my saying this on a GW board, but Hellgate London is comming out at the end of the month! I also love gw but also find the need to mix in something from time to time to keep me going

Oct 11, 2007, 12:49 AM // 00:49	#40
TwinRaven Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Apr 2005 Profession: W/	There are lots of ways to entertain yourself...most of the good ones already mentioned...but my favorite (because it livens things up for me AND people who want to play along): actually role play. Sounds dumb, but think about it...quite a few people become utter idiots and buttheads because of the anonymity of the medium (i.e. the MMOZZZZZRPG). So why not use your anonymity for the greater good (i.e. the entertainment of self and others)... EXAMPLE: Make a character you care nothing about...I made a mesmer named Chapeau De Merde (yes, Shit Hat...in French), then went to LA International district and started asking for directions to lacations that are not even in the game. Try typing with a French accent...sheesh (ok, I made that part up)...after awhile people started catching on and started to play along..."Where is the University District?" I once collected a dozen or so shadow bows of varying quality...mostly req 10 and below with fair mods. Then started quizzing aspiring rangers about this and that...first correct answer (public not whispered) wins a bow! Sometime I'll pose riddles instead. Give something away to the best Chuck Norris joke... Collect tons of red iris flowers and give them to random strangers... Organize an obsticle course race in Lions Arch...three laps, first one across the finish line wins 20 hunters ales...sugar rush anyone? Take off your pants (in game....ahem) and pretend to have lost them and ask people where they are....or swear you were scammed out of your pants and blame a random NPC. Walk up to a random AFK and pretend to check them for hernia using the rock-paper-scissors emote...even funnier when they are NOT AFK. Run in circles firing off all your unused fireworks and snowman summoners after drinking sugary blue drinks...ahhhhh....craptacular display of wanton waste of perfectly good useless items. Spam lfg, need Leeroy Jenkins and two hobbits... I find all manner of harmless stupidity completely worthwhile...get creative and blow off some steam...when you feel like you've completely relaxed a bit, pick a goal and see if your head is back in the game or decide if you need a true break...I took a couple weeks off and yup, it was still there...jst waiting for me....all the things that were really getting on my nerves kinda melted away and now I don't get bothered so much by the little things...