LoopySnoopy

LoopySnoopy, on 14 May 2013 - 02:02 PM, said:

I don't think you got the joke.  It's OK, it wasn't subtle but it wasn't Mr. Bean obvious, either.

Magic Find should be separated from the other stats game could control MF by imposing where it is active, for instant gamers are allow to use their MF ability 3 times a day, we also get to choose where to activate our MF ability, dungeon , dragons etc. or combine all 3 uses on a single event/place, this is flexible since not every player play the same way, some like to travel, they can distribute their MF to be active all the time with less chance of getting good drops but they could use it for longer period on journeys, or one can place all their bets on one single event boss.

If I remember correctly, ArenaNet's new skill system is so that players will not go into battle with "stupid" (my word) skill bars, so why should you let us go into battle with "stupid" gear stats , right?

making MF a level thing would be my ideal, it would/should max at X% , how to level: by using a spade that one can dig everywhere in Tyria to find treasures. example: 1000 Digs gives you max mf stats. and voila.

Here is my lv 16 Ranger with pet. I got lucky with this shot as my Fern Hound decided to yawn lol.

DarkHorseKnight, on 29 April 2013 - 12:48 PM, said:

Yes and No.

yes because GW2 is a different game than GW1 and may never be like its predecesor ever again.  so you must accept it in that aspect.

and

No because considering the amount of content we've received in just this first 8 months for free?  its naive to think ANet cant add more and more and more features.  i mean guild halls and player housing is coming, these things take time.

but is april 30th make or break?  maybe for you, but hardly for the rest of us.

V, What’s in a Name?

Sylvari by nature, do not take a surname, however there are few that do. The very concept is foreign and it can be difficult to understand the reasoning behind doing so. There are however, many reasons. For some, it is the influence of the humans; the desire to establish a human-like family unit. We do not have such a thing, as we cannot reproduce. Having a surname helps mimic that intimacy of sharing a special bond between one another. For others, it is simply a symbol of friendship or loyalty.
    
I, however, have a different story to tell. Sylvari are given our names from the Pale Tree. But our race is young, we do not have the history of others, or traditions in regards to names. I find this idea fascinating; the resonance of a name so great, to pass it on your child. The power parents must feel in naming their children. It made me wonder about my own name. Why was I granted this name, and what does it mean?


gw976 by silentsage227, on Flickr
  
I went to pay a visit to Gardner Laidir, a Noon Bloom at the House of Niamh. She  has done extensive research on sylvari names, and the meanings behind them. Some people claim she is a type of oracle, able to commune with the Pale Tree in a unique way, and that is where much of her knowledge comes from. It is interesting though, how a simple name can shape so much of your person. How would your life differ had your first initial be different? What if you were given a completely different name? I asked her to delve into my name. She looked me over head to toe. She stared into my eyes.
    
“Adiun, your spirit shines brightly. You were given a very powerful name. The Pale Tree has truly blessed you.” She began.
    
“Shelter, strength, courage, wisdom, all these qualities are reflected in your name. As though it were a river, winding through the great forest, it carries these virtues to you.”
I was about to respond when she began again, cutting me off.
  
“You must not forget, the life-giving power of water that sustains and protects us, can so easily become destructive.” She briefly closed her eyes as if ending whatever trance she had fallen into.I didn’t know how to respond. Does my destiny truly lie on such a marked edge? No matter, I shall not falter in my Wyld Hunt. I have much to see and learn in this world.
    
“Gardener Laidir, thank you for your time. I shall heed your words.” I bowed to her, and left House Niamh.
  

  *   *   *

  “Wait, your people believe in an oracle? ”
    
“Lady Elvea, do not mistake my use of that word. Only some of us, and  perhaps it is better to not use that specific word. However, there are four, mentors, really, one for each of the cycles that we are born under. They are all knowledgeable about vastly different subjects. For Sylvari, many take up, earn, or are sometimes given titles. In some ways, that becomes part of your name. So the concept of then taking a surname confuses many.” I tried my best to explain to the brown haired woman sitting across from me.
    
She sat with her hair tied back, listening intently to my story. Her robe was dark, such deep red, a shade that nature has never made. We made our way to this tavern, Korakatt’s Hall, in the northern reaches of Lonar’s Pass. Since the Asuran Portals were still down, we decided to make our way back to Lion's Arch on foot. I was all too thrilled about this adventure. However, it to the end of a long and particularly cold day. The chairs, built for the Norn, were rather large and the table a bit high, but we both took comfort in the warm cooked meal, and a bottle of wine.
  
“Please continue. I want to hear about the rest of your name. The word, ‘Llume,’ it does not sound of this world.”  She said taking a sip from the oversized glass.
    
“Perhaps it is not.” I smiled. It was nice to have company again. I continued on recounting an adventure with a mutual friend of ours, a thief named Arahys. We found our way to the Brisban Wildlands, in search of signs of the Nightmare Court. There we came upon Nemeton Grove. As small hill topped with a lone tree, made of two trunks, swirled like a helix.
    
It looked so withered, and yet there were sylvari being held captive. Together, Arahys and I helped rescue them from the court. The priest claimed that he could beseech his goddess and restore the tree. He began chanting in a language that was so foreign. My eyes widened as a soft golden glow slowly enveloped the tree, color flowing back into the veins of its leaves. Its boughs reaching back up to the sky. The oval fruits ripened. I had never seen such magic before. It was moving in its simplicity.
    
“Adiun, that is your name right?” the priest asked. He wore flowing robes of green. His autumn hair was short, and of his head shaved.
    
“May I speak with you for a moment?.” We separated ourselves from the others.
    
“Young sapling, I sense a great energy in within you. But....you are not a son of Melandru.” He was puzzled as if that was not possible.
    
“No....you are a child of the forest. The power of life and earth flows through your veins.” He gently placed his hands on my cheeks. Leaning in closer, he whispered.
    
“You are ‘Llume.’ It means heart, or protector of the woodland. You have aided us greatly today, and while I cannot ask you to believe in our gods, remember what you have seen this day. Carry this name with you guardian. There are many that need your protection.” With that, she smiled, letting go of my hand, and turned her attention back towards the tree. Arahys and I just stood there, watching. It was truly a wondrous sight to see her magic before my own eyes.
    
“From then on, I became Adiun Llume. My name means ‘Guardian of the Verdant Realm.’”
    
“A lovely story, Adiun.” Elvea remarked, taking another sip of wine.
    
“I know too well the power a given name can possess.” She was looking past me into the distance.
    
“It is interesting how sylvari are given names and yet do not fully understand them.  I think you were right to seek out the meaning behind your own. Now, has this experience given you enough proof that our gods do exist?” A smirk made its way slowly across her face.
  
  “Not quite.” I answered.
    
“But it was an experience that I feel fortunate to have had. I could feel the strength and hope in your peoples beliefs. Whether your deities exist, I can’t say, but the power of your faith is admirable. After that I became greatly interested in learning more about your gods. Especially Melandru....”

So I finally got around to leveling up my beloved Necromancer Vysenya (albeit completely through crafting) and here she is at 80 <3 :

I just keep f1-f4.  6 thru 0 and weapon swap are on my logitech g700, along with auto attack for easier target switch.  Using staff I find myself staying in fire 99% of the time anyways with my current build, so such as.

I still have gw1 ele syndrome of "pick an attunement and stick with it," which I know isn't correct for GW2, but I just can't seem to shake it.

First of all: Pointing out 5 signets is less viable at 80 is good as people still use it.
Apart from that: Why is every thead in warrior pve (guardian pve as well when "dps" is mentioned in the title) turning into "full zerk or gtfo"?

Why not make a sticky: "New Warriors here"

Alternative 1
Do you wan't to be quick, most effective and all-out dps?
lvl 1 - 39
1. Get GS
2. Put 10 in Arms
3. Take as much signets as possible
Now you are lvl 40

lvl 40 - 79
1. build towards 20 20 0 10 20 // 20 25 0 10 15 (keep GS, take anything thats increasing dmg)
2. Take FGJ, SIO, BOD, SOR
3. learn to dodge

lvl 80
Do you dodge perfectly? Get all berserker-equipment
Are you still learning? Get Knights armor and rest zerker until you're good enough then get all berserker-equipment.

Alternative 2
Do you play warrior for any other reason than fulldps? Proceed to the Warrior PVE forum because now there are discussions that don't end in Alternative 1. But be aware that you could always do more damage and some people may not like you if you are different.


Please tell me if i forgot something in my awesome warrior-compendium.

20/10/0/10/30 with Berserker's Power and Dual Axe Mastery in Strength, Rending Strikes in Arms, Inspiring Banners in Tactics, Heightened Focus + Sharpened Axes + Quick Bursts in Discipline.

That build I just suggested outdamages Sonic Boon by a longshot, since SB wastes 30 into Tactics. If you use the Omnomberry Pie food (66% chance to Lifesteal 325 Health on a crit), you hit so frequently and have such a high crit chance that your survivability is absolutely amazing.

Also, spam Eviscerate.

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

Now if I only had a black asura

I've always wanted one...
I guess i went out and made one for myself!




(i hope the images aren’t too big)
i’m going to attach more too this post! i’m not the best at posts.
Ever since Beta i’ve loved Rytlocks character. I even received the cuddly toy as a present but decided to take it one step further by making a posable action figure.
This may seem strange at first but i’m actually learning to make toys and products as a job and am currently in my final year of university. The point of me making this was to take a character that i particularly love the style and personality of and recreate it to a level that i was happy with.
I’ve been quite nervous to post this up, i think over the time of making it i grew quite attached to this project and it’s become quite a personal little thing. (and there will only ever be one!)
He’s about 25cm tall (and a bit wobbly on the legs) but hes a heavy toy and very sturdy (probably like the real character).
Like a lot of things, he started life as an armature on my laptop.

I usually use Zbrush to make most of my figures and other programs for the joint addition. He took about 5 days to make as i found his slightly peculiar body shape hard to add joints in that would be suitable for a real physical toy (not falling over on his face).

Next thing you know, you have a little monster sitting on your desk slightly sticky and in pieces. Well its not quite that simple but converting a model to print and then cleaning it is very tedious and gross. All his parts alone took around 45 hours just to print out. He was printed on an Objet24.

Once you’ve got your primed and slightly…. stable Rytlock, then you just paint him! This took about a week on and off with mostly airbrushing and hand painting for things like eyes.
The base in the final full image is the GW2 logo, laser cut from Mirrored red acrylic, and opal white acrylic.
Also he was based on an older version of Rytlock not used in the game as it is now, but i always remember this one as being my favorite ;p
Sorry for all the images and messyness i'm not a great forum poster
But for more work i have a blog with more images on:
http://klhyatt.wordpress.com/
Next will be his sword, i haven’t quite worked that one out yet but the flame will probably be tinted resin. but right now i need a break!
I hope you guys like him.

I think they scale fine. I realize this is frustrating when you want to see your glorious weapons and armor, but it would be ridiculous if their gear was any bigger.


Imagine if this older Asura's 'light sword' were the size of a humans! Why, he wouldn't be able to do any of his gymnastic maneuvers or fight effectively. (Imagine trying to play baseball with a 12-foot bat)


..and yes, Yoda is an Asura. They try to keep that hush-hush over there but we all know it.

I'm in the process of making a full body charr cosplay. This is my very first attempt at any sort of cosplay. I will be updating my process each day.  Wish me luck. XD I plan on entering the final project in the Gw2 halloween contest if I finish by then or if they have it this year.

This is what I'm trying to replicate: My Charr Warrior, Mega Mau. ( Modeled after my Siamese kitty, Dojo. :3 ) My husband will be the one wearing it since he's taller, and er.. manlier? XD
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