Curse

Racthoh · Aug 13, 2005, 07:02 AM // 07:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ensign

It's also an acknowledgment that things change when you play in an organized team. For example, I'm sure that many players who frequent the arenas are used to running self-heals, because they're needed in that unreliable environment. But when you're running with us, you should have excellent Monk support that you can rely upon, so the self heals end up being counterproductive. Also, there are players from all sorts of different backgrounds on these boards and playing with us in arena. Some of them are PvP veterans and a couple quick words will let us know what you're running. Others are just dipping into competitive PvP, and going over skill selections and *why* is important.

So very true. Coming from the randoms my guy was basically designed to tank and self heal. On the inside, I was a little reluctant to leave home without my trusty healing signet that has saved me time and time again. To completely change from a somewhat typical defensive build to offensive was a nice change of pace.

In the 22 matches we played, I used a res sig once in the first match. Even though I brought my own condition remover I never once used it because of how quickly it got removed. I completely forgot I even had it on my skillbar.

Even though I don't think I was at my best game (I am afterall hardcore PvE), every match was a breeze. Great monk support, great communication amongst each other (even though I didn't talk much), and it was a great way to become more used to a different environment. Plus the faction was a nice bonus.

Beqxter · Aug 13, 2005, 07:51 AM // 07:51

Well, after several hours in Arena today, I farmed a little over 500 faction, came across a massive amount of leavers, flamers and idiots, and found only one team that went all the way to Team Arenas. So thank you, iQ, for giving some of us some respite from that.

As far as my 8-game stint went, the thing that stood out was the near-instantaneous recognition of the opposing team's build and strategy, so much so that a couple words were all that was needed to set the counter in motion. That and the excellent monk support, so that I never had to worry about health.

Can't wait for observer mode, so I can get a better sense of what goes into that sort of teamwork.

30PSI · Aug 13, 2005, 08:49 PM // 20:49

I would love to team with you guys, so who do I send a /tell to in game? My pvp char IGN is Forced Induction or Six Piston.

Z-Shinrei · Aug 13, 2005, 09:20 PM // 21:20

You can count me in also....however, my mic isnt working but I have ventrillo, so I can listen.
I usually play Hydro(E/N), Aero(E/Me), or Warden (Water+Earth) Elementalist and a Fragility Mesmer. I will gladly accept any critique/criticism/tips from you guys. If you need my build, just pm me or something.

stokey · Aug 13, 2005, 09:59 PM // 21:59

sounds like fun, hit me up when u guys are doing another run

ign <-----

Lews · Aug 15, 2005, 07:13 AM // 07:13

Can I join? I've never been with you. =(

oh, btw, I got a new mic. Hope ti works better then the last.

Bry-Guy · Aug 15, 2005, 07:46 AM // 07:46

im down to play whenever, tombs pug's suck, and comp arenas get boring

ign is either got the trots or teh queef

wheel · Aug 15, 2005, 08:00 AM // 08:00

I'd love to play with you guys.
IGN - Slash Dot
prefered class - Hammer Warrior

Racthoh · Aug 15, 2005, 08:46 AM // 08:46

Just want to make a general comment that prehaps this should be stickied for the time being. It really is a good way for players to gain some good PvP tips.

Phades · Aug 15, 2005, 02:05 PM // 14:05

With the amount of response ive seen in this thread being interested in going into a pvp situation with IQ, im almost surprised it hasnt turned into a 4 IQ with 4 random people groups in the tombs. Might be funny if you get enough IQ lead groups running to see the entire free for all map with the IQ tag running around.

Shinsei · Aug 15, 2005, 04:59 PM // 16:59

You need 5 in the same guild to be shown as that guild, but yea, that would be fun. I have to say, I've been having a lot of fun with many of the guru people joining our arena runs. It differs our faction farming routine a bit to be playing with different people. Can't wait to play with more of you guys, and hopefully sometime do iQ meets pug tombs runs

AcidRock · Aug 15, 2005, 05:06 PM // 17:06

Yay for fame+faction farming

derrtyboy69 · Aug 15, 2005, 05:06 PM // 17:06

alexander makedonon, i use the basic axe warrior battle rage build

nohooiam · Aug 15, 2005, 06:50 PM // 18:50

hey alex, i'm always up for doing team arena.

Shaznat · Aug 15, 2005, 07:43 PM // 19:43

i'm interested in this.

IGN- Umm Yeaa

Mestema · Aug 15, 2005, 08:36 PM // 20:36

I'd be interested as well.

IGN=Mestema Rrajigar.
E/Mo I do Air for PvP.

Entropius · Aug 15, 2005, 08:52 PM // 20:52

I'd love to play.

I usually play rather oddball Ether Renewal builds (heal, protection, smiting, knockdown spam, and all sorts of things) and various earth elementalists, but I can also do conventional heal/protector and a few mesmer builds. I don't have a set build, but customize whatever I'm doing to the team I'm in.

Who do I whisper ingame?

Ingame name: Galen Elmo or Galen Hardril

KuTeBaka · Aug 16, 2005, 03:14 AM // 03:14

wow free faction, sign me up! =)
ign: unaccurate assassin
can play almost any kind of ranger, air spiker, and monk.

Schorny · Aug 16, 2005, 10:52 AM // 10:52

unfortunately until now either iQ or I hadn't enough time

But I keep trying...

And I really want to play against them too (or any other top guild). But you hardly meet any of them in Team Arena :/ (but we won against a few - unfortunately you don't know if they are playing serious or just testing things/having fun)

Sarus · Aug 16, 2005, 03:29 PM // 15:29

Just wanted to let everyone know that we're still doing this. Since we tend to pick a person for the team and then play all night with them we've only been playing with 1 or 2 people a night at the most. As a result, it it'll be a while before we make it through the list.

I've updated the list of people interested here. Should include everyone now.