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[Bog Otter]

The latest episode of Tyria Talk has just been posted.  It is part one of a launch guide that should prove useful for anyone who has friends/family who are going to be playing GW2, but haven't done much of their own research.  Enjoy!

Tyria Talk - Launch Guide Part 1

Edited by Bog Otter, 20 August 2012 - 03:15 PM.

[Bog Otter]

The second part of my launch guide has been added to the original post.  Give it a look and show it to anyone who know that doesn't know much about Guild Wars 2 and is thinking about playing the game this weekend.  Thanks!

[Bog Otter]

The third launch guide video is now posted in the original post.  Check it out and show it to folks who are new to the game!  Can't wait for tonight.  Thanks everyone!

[Doctor Overlord]

Enjoy seeing you on GBTV.  I'll have to remember to check out Talk Tyria and the launch vids.  See you in game!

Edited by Doctor Overlord, 25 August 2012 - 06:18 AM.

[Bog Otter]

The original post has been updated with my latest video.  It's a guide on how to achieve 100% map completion in the Wayfarer Foothills map.  Are you having trouble finding that last elusive point of interest?  Can't figure out how to reach that high-flying vista?  Check out this walkthrough and get closer to unlocking that chest full of goodies.  (Yummy T-stones.)

If you like the video, please share it with your friends and guildmates.  Thank you!

Wayfarer Foothills 100% Map Completion Walkthrough

[Bog Otter]

The 39th episode of Tyria Talk focuses on the issues I've experienced with my account since launch.  As of this post, I have no access to the game on the account with my characters.  Still waiting for support to help me out.  The video below describes the situation in detail:

A Rocky Start

The original post has also been updated.

Thanks.

[Bog Otter]

The original post has been updated to feature my latest video, which is a guide to the hall of monuments rewards.  This guide shows you how to get your rewards, what they are and what they look like.  I also include a guild wars 1 comparison of the eye of the north/hall of monuments area.  Enjoy!

Hall of Monuments Guide

[Bog Otter]

Howdy folks!

I just updated the original post with three more videos that I posted this week:


Tyria Talk - Episode 40 - Trading Post


The Breached Wall - Vista and Skill Challenge Guide


Shamans Rookery - Jumping Puzzle


Thanks and I hope you enjoy them.

[Bog Otter]

Howdy peoples.  The original post has been update with my latest video:

Weaponsmithing Guide Levels 1-77

Thanks for watching!

[Bog Otter]

Guess what?  Yep, the original post has been updated with my latest videos.  Here they are:


Tyria Talk - Episode 41 - Top 5 Favorites

Ebonhawke - Vista Guide

Angry Birds - Zelda Easter Egg

I hope you enjoy them and thanks for watching!

[Bog Otter]

Howdy folks.  I've updated the main post with my latest videos:


The Shatterer - First Impressions

Tyria Talk - Episode 42 - Playing with Kids

Complete Guide to the Shatterer Meta-Event

Thanks!

Edited by Bog Otter, 02 October 2012 - 10:37 PM.

[Bog Otter]

The original post has been updated with my latest video:

Trading Post Quick Tip #1:

If you enjoy the video, please share it!

Also if you have any trading post tips you'd like to see made into a video, send them to askbogotter@gmail.com    Thanks!

[Bog Otter]

Howdy folks!  I updated the original post with my latest video:

Tyria Talk - Episode 43 - The Future of PvP

Check it out!

[Bog Otter]

Howdy peoples.  The original post has now been updated with my latest video:

Crafting Guide: Weaponsmithing Guide 225-300:

[Bog Otter]

Howdy folks!  

I have power again after hurricane Sandy ripped it from me and I'm back from my family vacation and that means MOAR VIDYOS!

This one is a Tyria Talk with the topic: One-Time Events

Tyria Talk - Episode 45 - One-Time Events

I also love that the freeze-frame of the video shows me with my finger in my ear.  That's awesome.  

Hope everyone is doing well.

Edited by Bog Otter, 13 November 2012 - 01:05 AM.

[Bog Otter]

Howdy peoples.  I thought I'd weigh in on all the drama surrounding the Ascended items coming this weekend.  Check out the latest episode of Tyria Talk:

Tyria Talk - Episode 46 - Ascended Items

Thanks!

[Bog Otter]

You can now change your appearance in Guild Wars 2 thanks to a couple of handy new gem store items.  Check out this video where I demonstrate the Total Makeover Kit:

New Gem Store Items:  Total Makeover Kit Demonstration

[Bog Otter]

Latest episode of Tyria Talk is now live.  Hear my thoughts on Colin Johanson's latest blog post:

Tyria Talk #48 - 2013 Plan for Guild Wars 2

Thanks!

[Bog Otter]

Are you prepared for the Flame and Frost game update for Guild Wars 2? Watch the latest Tyria Talk to hear what's coming tomorrow! Also be sure to watch until the end to hear me sing while channeling my inner-Lumiere! If you enjoy the video, please take a minute to like, favorite, comments and subscribe. I appreciate it!


Tyria Talk #49 - Flame & Frost Patch Primer

Edited by Bog Otter, 27 January 2013 - 05:07 PM.

[SesimieStreetFighter]

This channel is required Guildwars2 info!!

[Bog Otter]

Thank you sir.

I have a new video out for those that would like a preview of the new gem store items:  quaggan backpacks, revamped Box o' Fun and the riding broom:

Flame & Frost - Gem Store Preview (Quaggan Backpacks, Riding Broom, Box o' Fun)

[Doctor Overlord]

Good episode Richie.  Nice to see you previewing the items in the patch.   I think it really helps people decide if they want to get them or not.

[Bog Otter]

Thanks for the feedback Doc Overlord.  I appreciate it.

I updated the original post with a new video:

Flame & Frost: Daily Achievement & Laurel System Guide

[InfestedHydralisk]

Hey Bog Otter, may I ask what microphone you are using?

I have a Steelseries headset but the mic quality is pretty bad. :/

[Doctor Overlord]

Nice review of the laurel system.   I like the cliff-dying to get the achievement.   I went to WvW before I found out you could do NPCs.

But it is worrying that this new system is pushing people into doing contrived things like cliff-dying in the game. I did it too, I found myself deliberately not killing a mob just to get the dodge achievement.  .Sure it didn't take long but I've never experienced anything so artificial while playing GW2 and I don't think it was a direction I liked being pushed.  ( I shouldn't be going into WvW to revive players but to kill enemies although that doesn't quite apply since you can do NPCs, but the concept is still the same)

With such worthwhile laurel rewards, the game is actively pushing players into doing that even more.  I thought the point of daillies was to reward you for just playing normally but I have never completed a daily without going out of my way to get that one last type kill or whatever.   Now if I actually want to get those crafting kits, I'm going down a path I don't think I like.  

I'm willing to give this new systm a chance to show itself but I still have concerns.   The old daily system had such generic rewards that it didn't matter if you ignored it.   This new laurel system has brought such focus onto it that the little irritations of the former daily system which we could ignore are now getting amplified in stark relief.

Edited by Doctor Overlord, 31 January 2013 - 01:56 AM.

[Bog Otter]

@infestedhydralisk  I'm using a Blue Yeti USB mic.  It's pretty good and not expensive.

@Doctor Overlord  I hear what you're saying, but plenty of people were going out of their way to get the daily done in the old system as well. It was a pain sometimes to get the kill variety or the events done. The new achievements do require you to go out of your way a bit, but they are all pretty fast to do. Many of them can still be done while playing normally.  It might be faster to not kill a mob to get your dodge, but just playing the game should get you that as well.  I think keeping an open mind is a good tactic here since the achievements will get more interesting once you the subset mechanic is in place where you can skip the ones you don't want to do.

New day.  New video.

Living Story - Flame and Frost Prelude

[Bog Otter]

There's a new gem store item for Valentine's Day and I think I had a little bit too much fun with it:

Gem Store Preview - Trolling with a Bouquet of Roses

[Doctor Overlord]

Definitely one of the funnier GW2 podcasts you've done    It was great seeing you put that bouquet to use.

[Bog Otter]

Doctor Overlord, on 13 February 2013 - 10:37 PM, said:

Definitely one of the funnier GW2 podcasts you've done    It was great seeing you put that bouquet to use.

Thanks Doc.  I appreciate the enthusiasm and support!

[Juanele]

Haha, that was great. Having a huge Norn in a skeletor outfit just made it all the funnier