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Riotgear · Apr 12, 2008, 12:38 AM // 00:38

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Originally Posted by Kyp Jade

He who can split the most, wins

Like I said, it comes down to a number of tactics, it's sort of a hybrid of relic run and shrine capping.

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Originally Posted by Shayne Hawke

How are you going to possibly reveal any untapped potential in not letting the public join in?

I believe it has untapped potential as a team format. Obviously, letting random people join in does not accomplish this. The goal isn't to make the zone not dead either, the goal is to have a few rounds of fun.

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Originally Posted by DutchSmurf

Can you actually knock down those jade carriers?

I don't think so.

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And do they bleed?

Yes.

The jade carriers are basically Aspenwood siege turtles without the BFG.

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Originally Posted by Iotan

I do think there is a balance reason why Aspenwood is played and this one isn't.

I've seen a number of theories. Obviously the prevailing reason right now is "nobody plays it because nobody plays it." Aspenwood is a good deal more intuitive to play at least, the action tends to be concentrated in a few places which makes it a bit more exciting.

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Originally Posted by la_cabra_de_vida

Well, lets post a date and time then?

Think there's enough interest, I'm just contemplating how to keep the date/time under wraps. :P

la_cabra_de_vida · Apr 12, 2008, 06:10 AM // 06:10

Why does it need to be keep under wraps? Hell, more people the better right?

Greedy Gus · Apr 12, 2008, 06:19 AM // 06:19

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Originally Posted by la_cabra_de_vida

Why does it need to be keep under wraps? Hell, more people the better right?

I really don't think you've been paying attention to the entire concept here.

Riotgear · Apr 12, 2008, 06:42 AM // 06:42

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Originally Posted by la_cabra_de_vida

Why does it need to be keep under wraps? Hell, more people the better right?

Published time = Word spreads = Randoms show up to "participate" = Attempt to have purely premade teams on both sides fails = Event fails.

jayce · Apr 12, 2008, 09:01 AM // 09:01

add jade quarry map to GvG as an option to scrimmage on that map with random team-side placement, be it kurzick or luxon since you want to go as far as calling it an event with premade teams. that way, people who still randomly check jade quarry for activity won't be too dissappointed. this shouldn't be too hard for arenanet to tweak, and could even throw in fort aspenwood as a consulation prize.

Jayce Of Underworld

credit · Apr 12, 2008, 06:30 PM // 18:30

Sure, why not.

IGN: An Awful Monk

Shayne Hawke · Apr 14, 2008, 02:33 AM // 02:33

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Originally Posted by Riotgear

I believe it has untapped potential as a team format. Obviously, letting random people join in does not accomplish this. The goal isn't to make the zone not dead either, the goal is to have a few rounds of fun.

I'll agree with you in that respect. I think that random people can come together as a team to help each other, but not when they player-base is so low that too many people that go in there have no clue what they're doing.

Edit: Are you providing the builds for each team to use in the arena?

Kyp Jade · Apr 14, 2008, 03:11 AM // 03:11

I can bring along a few guild members as well more than likely, I think this would be fun. Would this include time before the match to discuss builds and strategies etc

Riotgear · Apr 14, 2008, 04:24 PM // 16:24

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Originally Posted by Shayne Hawke

Edit: Are you providing the builds for each team to use in the arena?

No. Teams can use whatever they want/decide to use.

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Originally Posted by Kyp Jade

Would this include time before the match to discuss builds and strategies etc

Still trying to figure out exactly how to format the event. I do want planning breaks if possible, though I'd like more to at least get the initial rosters figured out in advance so preparations can be made.

Once I get the format all figured out, I'll be posting a new thread with details.

Tearz1993 · Apr 15, 2008, 12:01 AM // 00:01

This looks like a lot of fun... hope that it will happen.

Byron · Apr 15, 2008, 07:11 PM // 19:11

It could be fun if I have no other possibilities for team-based play and RA isn't appealing at the moment. Otherwise, AB is much more fun and you get more faction, too.

There isn't enough interest to make Jade an organized event, imo. Just pug gvg if you want to go that far.

Shayne Hawke · Apr 16, 2008, 11:39 PM // 23:39

Managed to play a game just a few minutes ago. Kurzicks lost bad on account of having two trappers and one pure runner. It ended 10-1.