Curse

Guythreep · Nov 06, 2007, 08:04 AM // 08:04

OK people, help me out. I just posted on the "Remember When" thread and I got all nostalgic and it seems like all that's left in GW is to go into a title-grinding downward spiral with no one to talk to but my heroes until GW2 comes out.

Please restore my faith in GW...please tell me there are still good things in GW.

leprekan · Nov 06, 2007, 08:11 AM // 08:11

You still have farm code and loot scaling to look forward to. After 8500 hours logged haven't felt the need to post a please help me find a reason to go on thread yet. If you can't find things you enjoy or goals to achieve the song is over for you and nothing we say can change that.

strcpy · Nov 06, 2007, 08:50 AM // 08:50

There are still good things in GW - feel better?

Don't play something you do not enjoy - there is no reason too. If you have spent this much time here I suspect it is more burnout than anything (we all have our burnout point). None of the Nerfs are that drastic and there are plenty of buffs out there (in fact, they are pretty much equal - just you don't regret buffs and thus do not stick in your mind). Go play something else, if the bug hits you to play again do so, if not then be happy: you have more than gotten your money's worth from the game.

I rather suspect that GW is one of the best online RPG games out there given each and everyone of your complaints - at least I haven't found a complaint yet that it isn't (less grind, less impact of nerfs, fewer nerfs, etc). There are, however, people who wanted a single player offline game or an online non-rpg and didn't bother to note the "online" or "RPG" part, but then they probably didn't put that many hours in game either. It is just easy to get spoiled, spend some time someplace else and GW will be back to that great game it has always been, just your perception needs to go back to what it was at the first.

M1h4iL · Nov 06, 2007, 09:11 AM // 09:11

Do some PvP, specially AB or just play another game, so you don't get too bored of GW.

Hengis · Nov 06, 2007, 09:17 AM // 09:17

In the last 2 year and 5 months I have played over 4000 hours.

I spent around £100 on the games meaning that my cost has been £0.025 (around US 5c) per hour. Where else can you get that amount of entertainment for that cost?

How many £29.99 single player games would I have to have bought to get 4000 hours of playtime? Well, most RPGs claim around 40 hours of playtime, so that's roughly 100 games I would have had to buy, making a total cost of £2999 ($6000)!

So, what's left that's good in GW.

Well, I certainly haven't done everything in the game - and again after playing for 4000 hours, what other games are there where you could say that?

There are many high end items that I have never had drop, but rather than whine that I have never had one, I am still hoping that eventually one will come along.

I still enjoy teaming up with my guildmates and going out and killing things.

FoW and UW still need to be totally finished.

Several titles close to maximum need to be finished off.

I really should do some PVP other than RA.

Cantha still needs to be Vanquished.

The Bonus Mission Pack is coming.

Anyway, without going on more, I still have plenty to do to keep me interested in the game after playing this game for longer than I have probably done any other single thing in my entire life (except work maybe?)

However, if you are struggling, then it is probably time you took a break.

Etta · Nov 06, 2007, 09:30 AM // 09:30

Get yourself the Orange Box or CoD4. Faith, once lost can never be regained.

Rampager · Nov 06, 2007, 10:10 AM // 10:10

orange box ftw

Surena · Nov 06, 2007, 10:35 AM // 10:35

I suggest taking a break. 6 months, 12 months?

pumpkin pie · Nov 06, 2007, 11:27 AM // 11:27

I think you is need a thread call I Look Forward to Guild Wars 2 having (fill in the blank here)

pamelf · Nov 06, 2007, 12:34 PM // 12:34

I agree with the others. Buy the Orange Box, play your fill.

I'm playing TF2 non-stop, and after repetitively shooting things for a few hours it's actually relieving coming back to the calm of GW.

JeniM · Nov 06, 2007, 12:39 PM // 12:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Surena

I suggest taking a break. 6 months, 12 months?

Thats what i intend doing after next friday, not just from GW though from everything

I normally play a game to death move on then comeback later, next friday i'll play Crysis for hours/days straight then leave it for a while then come back when multiplayer picks up.

Same with GW's, i'll be back for BMP, Wintersday and Canthan New Year but not too bothered about playing inbetween as i find all HM the same and i've done NM to death

jackie · Nov 06, 2007, 12:42 PM // 12:42

For a good roleplaying experience while waiting something new to happen in GW, The Witcher is quite good. While it's somewhat bug infested & clumsy over at technical side at the moment, story & atmosphere is pure legend.

It's based on Andrzej Sapkowsk's books.

Bryant Again · Nov 06, 2007, 01:22 PM // 13:22

I never complained about losing interest in Neverwinter Nights. Why? Games get boring. If you "need inspiration" to enjoy something again, then it's a sure sign you don't fancy it anymore.

But seriously like others have said: Orange booooooox. That or someother RPG out there that's doing dandy.

boxterduke · Nov 06, 2007, 01:34 PM // 13:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by leprekan

You still have farm code and loot scaling to look forward to. After 8500 hours logged haven't felt the need to post a please help me find a reason to go on thread yet. If you can't find things you enjoy or goals to achieve the song is over for you and nothing we say can change that.

QFT

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garethporlest18 · Nov 06, 2007, 01:47 PM // 13:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by jackie

For a good roleplaying experience while waiting something new to happen in GW, The Witcher is quite good. While it's somewhat bug infested & clumsy over at technical side at the moment, story & atmosphere is pure legend.

It's based on Andrzej Sapkowsk's books.

Yeah I agree with this one, I want to play that game bad now after reading a thread from another forum on it.

I've felt the way you do about GW for a long time now OP. So I have some other games I play (FF5, X off and on, GTA San andreas, lotro) then if I feel like it come play GW for a bit. Granted I do log on everyday but I'm talking to my guildies/friends that I've made and not really playing it. I sort of want to max titles, but I can't be bothered to go through everything (and the non fun) of vanquishing and stuff.

Neo Nugget · Nov 06, 2007, 02:18 PM // 14:18

I suggest not getting burned out on GW quickly

Still play, but not as hardcore as before, and get a game like oooh i dunno Assassins Creed :O

MikeV · Nov 06, 2007, 02:33 PM // 14:33

I took a bit over a year off because I got hooked on Battlefield 2. I came back and found that the 236 peppermint candycanes I had in storage were worth something. It was a nice little surprise that gave me the jolt I needed to get back into the game. Honestly, the only downer I have is coming here and reading all the complaints about everything. I try to skim over those though and keep a good attitude about the game. It's kinda like what I tell my 8 year old when he starts getting upset when playing a game: you're playing a game to have fun. If you're not having fun with it anymore, it's time to do something else.

Taki · Nov 06, 2007, 02:34 PM // 14:34

Unfortunately, Guild Wars' PvE wasn't designed to hold your interest for very long. They expected players to move on to PvP or take a break until the next campaign. After getting over the initial surprise that so many people weren't doing either of those, they decided to add player-requested grind (e.g. titles).

I'd suggest trying to get more into PvP, maintaining the resolve of not letting anyone ruin your fun or get to you in any way. Once you get bored of both pve and pvp then you won't have any problems finding something else to fill in parts or all of the timeslots GW used to occupy.

JeniM · Nov 06, 2007, 02:48 PM // 14:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by Taki

I'd suggest trying to get more into PvP, maintaining the resolve of not letting anyone ruin your fun or get to you in any way. Once you get bored of both pve and pvp then you won't have any problems finding something else to fill in parts or all of the timeslots GW used to occupy.

Theres a contradiction, it's not easy to start into PvP when everyone takes it so seriously. i.e the abuse recived on any little mistake

Shadowfox1125 · Nov 06, 2007, 03:01 PM // 15:01

Yeah, get the Orange Box, it'll keep you occupied for a LONG time..

*spy's zapping my sentry!!*

Or get into PvP, that's basically all I'm doing these days..