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Kcp · Apr 16, 2007, 09:08 PM // 21:08

Hard mode being account based is great news

Still would like to know as other posters if there will be hard mode elite missions?

Will there be a hard mode version of FoW armor, and DoA weapons. I'm telling you you can't go wrong with Titan weapons for DoA and an even sicker version of FoW armor + head gears for ALL classes at the armor crafter to match.

The new skins items will be the winners from the design a weapon contest, anyone want to bet?

Bryant Again · Apr 16, 2007, 09:12 PM // 21:12

I don't know how I'd feel about the FoW armor. I mean, it took me about a year to get the current set. And by the time I got the new set, GW2 would probably be well on it's way.

Neo Nugget · Apr 16, 2007, 11:15 PM // 23:15

I think i just found my motivation i needed to finish nightfall on my second account

savage vapor 33 · Apr 16, 2007, 11:26 PM // 23:26

This is great news. Since the PVPers got their update early....how bout a little somethin somethin for the PVErs. Huh gaile?! :P

Neo Nugget · Apr 16, 2007, 11:32 PM // 23:32

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Originally Posted by savage vapor 33

This is great news. Since the PVPers got their update early....how bout a little somethin somethin for the PVErs. Huh gaile?! :P

Yeah, but id like to have SOME surprises:P

sindex · Apr 16, 2007, 11:46 PM // 23:46

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Originally Posted by Neo Nugget

Yeah, but id like to have SOME surprises:P

You think A-net has given out all the info about Hard More already? I highly doubt that one; I believe there are still some tricks up their sleeves in the next update.

savage vapor 33 · Apr 17, 2007, 12:34 AM // 00:34

You think Anet will release it early? or do you think it will be like a weekend event, where it will be released on friday at noon pst, blah blah blah?

cyberjanet · Apr 17, 2007, 06:59 AM // 06:59

Account based is good news, my main character (poor necro!) has finished all three campaigns. My second character just needs to do all the Fire Islands to be in the same position.

If you own more than one campaign, but haven't finished all three, can you access hard mode in the others?

Please can I have soul reaping back in hard mode?

MirageMaster · Apr 17, 2007, 07:19 AM // 07:19

no item reward going to get me intrested in the useless hard mode, i see no point.

strcpy · Apr 17, 2007, 07:45 AM // 07:45

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Originally Posted by cyberjanet

Account based is good news, my main character (poor necro!) has finished all three campaigns. My second character just needs to do all the Fire Islands to be in the same position.

Thankfully my Dervish has done the same. I *hate* Vizunah Square and only have three characters past there, the Dervish the only that has completed it. Though I really only want "hard mode" for Prophecies. *sigh* If the expected no scatter from AoE AI change happens and is extended into hard mode I guess I will have to get my smite monk through far enough (well, assuming that 55'ing works in hard mode - not that hard to add enough enchant stripping). But that is a *good* complaint

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If you own more than one campaign, but haven't finished all three, can you access hard mode in the others?

According to the statement no - you can not. That is par for the course with their idea of accounts being linked with different chapters. But then, you have one character that has done all three so why does it matter - second account? Of course we will see, until it is out take nothing as 100%.

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Please can I have soul reaping back in hard mode?

No, it is still - by far - the best e-management of the game. I somewhat expect more nerfs to come down the line and always wondered why it took this long for the PvP'ers to abuse it, my necro doesn't need to do anything *near* what any other class needs too for energy. She can spam skills with little thought (down from no thought) whatsoever.

savage vapor 33 · Apr 17, 2007, 07:56 AM // 07:56

Question: Do you have to beat the game to unlock hard mode for ONLY that campaign? Or does it unlock Hard Mode for all other campaigns too?

Thanks.

Jongo River · Apr 17, 2007, 08:32 AM // 08:32

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Originally Posted by Gaile Gray

Here is some information about Hard Mode:

You must have completed the campaign with at least one character on the account in order to access Hard mode.
Once you have done that, any other character on the account that is Level 20 (ascension is not required) will also be able to access Hard mode.
The best players should be able to take on Hard mode with Heroes and Henchmen. We do not guarantee success, but it is doable.
Henchmen in HM have been buffed to have better armour, items, and their Elites.

Hope this is helpful.

That's awesome. It looks like it's going to be much more accessible than I expected. I'm really looking forward to this now.

cyberjanet · Apr 17, 2007, 10:20 AM // 10:20

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Originally Posted by strcpy

But then, you have one character that has done all three so why does it matter - second account? Of course we will see, until it is out take nothing as 100%.

It doesn't matter for me, but it will make a difference to who I can play with. My husband has only finished one campaign, for example. Some of my regular playing playing buddies have also only finished one.

I'm not interested in a second account. I have two characters that I play, and two that I never bonded with. It's enough.

prism2525 · Apr 17, 2007, 11:02 AM // 11:02

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Originally Posted by sindex

You think A-net has given out all the info about Hard More already? I highly doubt that one; I believe there are still some tricks up their sleeves in the next update.

And the PvE-only skills due with HM are what? useless byproducts? I didn't find a single official skill description regarding these yet. Can't wait.

As for me I got no problem. My main char is prot of all 3 campaigns. Time to own some high-level beasts.

Navaros · Apr 17, 2007, 04:04 PM // 16:04

Really glad hardmode is Hero and Henchable at least. Tons of pug players can't even/can barely beat the "normal" game (or not without dozens of tries first) even though a good player can easily Hero/Hench all of it on the first try. Letting anyone who beat the game into hardmode is just going to amplify the problem of bad pug players dragging whole parties down by a huge margin and causing numerous bouts of failure due to very stupid gameplay & skillbar errors on the part of said players.

I'm guessing that hard mode will be a lot more doable with Heroes than it will be with a typical, average pug --- as is already the case in normal mode.

mortis corpus · Apr 17, 2007, 05:46 PM // 17:46

im personally looking forward to this i still hope that you can turn it on and off so that way if you have guildiess or friends that are not on hard mode that you can help them threw those areas to

Bryant Again · Apr 17, 2007, 05:54 PM // 17:54

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Originally Posted by mortis corpus

im personally looking forward to this i still hope that you can turn it on and off so that way if you have guildiess or friends that are not on hard mode that you can help them threw those areas to

I think it would be a horrible move on ANet's part to make it where you can't switch it off. You should be given every right to play the game normally if you want to and not be forced to play at a difficulty you found out you don't like.

AnnaCloud9 · Apr 17, 2007, 05:59 PM // 17:59

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Originally Posted by Jongo River

I'll quit GW if Protector is a req. Really. I've hated titles from the start - banning me from playing a game mode for not having one would just be too much.

I've completed 2 campaigns, but have no Protector title or interest in pursuing one - why should I have to go back and do a mission again to get it's bonus or complete it faster, just to play hard mode?

Hell it doesn't even make much sense to have *any* character based req (like ascension). I'm currently working through Proph with a new ele and finding it painfully easy, even with a half team of heroes. Hard mode sounds exactly what I need, but it also sounds like I won't get to play it, until I've practically finished. What's the point? I'd have more interest in playing through with a new class then and, of course, the same problem...

I think the OP mentioned this could be a make or break feature... sorry Anet, but I suspect for me, it's going to be the latter.

So you would deny the extra content for those who have put forth much more effort than you simply because you aren't willing to take that extra step to achieve what others have? Sounds like a poor copout, and is an obvious declaration of your attitude which many PUGs suffer from. You still have much to do in your campaigns, so consider the Masters/Bonus in missions your bonus material, and once you achieve that, come by and take part in the extra features portion that is being offered to those who actually appreciate the value of hard work.

Kcp · Apr 17, 2007, 07:09 PM // 19:09

Hard mode + double LB and sunspear pts this weekend in both difficulties. Confirmed on GW's webpage.

Bryant Again · Apr 17, 2007, 07:21 PM // 19:21

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Originally Posted by Kcp

Hard mode + double LB and sunspear pts this weekend in both difficulties. Confirmed on GW's webpage.

Huzzah! Too bad that's the only news for Hard Mode - the date that it's available.