NerfHerder

Yeah, the latest update was worth it. If we get content like that about every month including a steady flow of balances, bug fixes, polish, and optimizations, I'll be happy. Honestly, I wish this update would last longer than 2 weeks. The updates are actually coming in too fast for me. The zerg between instgators is a fun and profitable way to level the couple of toons that still need leveling. And I'll miss that.

I want to explore new terrain as much as everyone else, and we would mostly get that through an expansion. I also want the other things that come with expansions, like skills, weapons, and guild halls. But, things like the tengu area(dominion?) would be perfect for a living story update down the road, becasue its bigger than regular patches, but smaller than an expansion.

Overall, I think Anet has learned alot, and they are really starting to find thier groove with Living Story. Sure, I wish PvP and Endgame were more robust. But, I think I fit too much into the "casual" field to really use up an expansion every 8 months.

I think beta sprite hit the nail on the head. Instead of adding professions, they should expand on the utility of existing ones. You can easily choose two specialities for each profession. Ranger could specialize in Druid or Dervish(idc it can work somehow). Guardian= Paragon or Dark Knight. Engi= Artillery or Alchemist. Necro= Ritualist or ?? Anyway, you get the point. Many professions have a dichotomy, I'm just suggesting expanding on those in order fulfill the roles or professions that we miss and/or want to play. And at the same time could provide some extra room for professions that need more utility.

The first thing that stuck me is how low on horsepower these new consoles are. From a few estimates Ive seen its roughly 6 times as powerful as the previous systems. Not exactly following moore's law. Of course I realize some of the power has probably been shaved off to reduce heat and increase stability. Wouldnt want any red rings at launch. And not that it matters much, because develpers should be able to squeeze out plenty of power for years yet. Just seems kinda weak for something that could last 5-6 years.

Second thing that struck me, is that I'm glad I'm not a primary console gamer. They are really getting raked with this generation. PS4 having the least of the resticions. And hyping "the one" as a media server, is a joke. TV? You can hook it up to your cable? Well guess what else records and switches back and forth from my consoler? My TV and cable box! Yeah it came like that, crazy right? The fact that they didnt even focus on gaming, just shows me that they dont care, and that this is just another money grab. Because if EA taught them anything, its people will buy cow patties, if it has a popular logo.

I currently own a PS3 and all its used for is a media center. Thanks to the good people at PS3 Media Server. It plays blurays, streaming services, and files from my computer better than any bluray player or media tv ive seen. Looks like I'll just keep modding my PC and I'll get a PS3 for my bedroom when the price drops.  I hope, one day soon, one of these "PC consoles" is able to give them a run for thier money.

I dont run 30 BM myself, but your biggest advantage there would be natural healing. I took the liberty of making a few changes to your build in order to maximize your damage, but keep the same layout.

Why play anything else?

Grenades, Flamethrowers, Turrets, Pet fun with Warhorns, Arrows, and Swords, Backstab sneaky sneaky fun, Versatility, Attunements, Field Blasting, Minions, Death Shroud, AoE Condition Juggling, and general tomfoolery.