Post by Loubell on Nov 21, 2013 10:23:39 GMT -6
Yep, pretty much. Today I logged in before work. Wasn't necessarily planning on playing, just wanted to check on something.
But I saw that we had decent coverage on one of the maps I still needed stuff on (POI's and such) so I decided to check it out. Was able to get one of the maps down to just 1 vista needed. Unfortunately I think I'll have to wait until IOJ falls into that color. lol. Cuz I don't see that as being one of the points that IoJ is going to capture any time soon.
Tonight after finishing dailies I think I will pop into WvW again. Out of the 4 areas of WvW - 1 is at 100%. The one I was in this morning just needs 1 vista. The other 2 areas still need quite a few things. I might have to wait to for the colors to swap again before I make much headway on those 2.
If I'm not successful in that, I'll probably hop on Dudley Spotz and continue leveling/map completion.
It is kind of a pain that WvW gets included in the 100% map completion. That being said, I am starting to like WvW. I don't feel like a WvW pro by any means. And I often find myself getting my butt handed to me when in situations of running into enemy teams when I'm out running around by myself. And I'm sure the reason for this is solely because of set up. Tobi is by no means spec'd to be in WvW. And once I get the 100% completion she won't be in WvW. Depending on how busy it is when you get into WvW it can be pretty fast paced and exciting. Its a lot of running around, which can be a pain. And you have to pay attention to things that you don't normally… but who says that's a bad thing?
I'm trying to determine which char would be best suited for WvW. I haven't come close to making that decision yet. But when I do, that player is going to get spec'd and probably focus on WvW. I do have a character of each job type, so that I could try them all out. To see which play style I liked the best. And I've been surprised as to how that has changed since I started on GW2.
I started out with the following chars:
Tobi Snow - Norn Ranger
Alli Trix - Human Necromancer
Speckles the Grouch - Charr Warrior
Twila Lou - Sylvari Guardian
Loubelle - Asuran Elementalist
For the longest time, I focused on Tobi. She was the easiest for my play style. As, when I'm not playing with people I know… I don't tend to be very socialable in these types of games. So having pets to have my back seemed to work the best for me to start out with. I realized my misstep after awhile… of solely focusing on leveling Tobi. When I wanted a change, or if the group needed other skills… my other chars were too under leveled to do anything. Alli Trix was probably the next I worked on. Minion master also worked for my play style. I struggled a little leveling Specks and Loubelle and realized I had been relying too much on the support of pets/minions. And that I wasn't as well equipped to deal with mobs as I felt like I had been. Which was a good lesson to learn, it forced me to play smarter. To pay attention to my surroundings. I am at a point now, where my original 5 are all level 80. Some of them are pretty lacking in the map completion area, which is something I will work on.
I was surprised, I found I really, REALLY enjoy playing guardian with Twila. And that I actually have fun with the great sword. Something I never thought I'd hear myself say. I have always been a fan of ranged weapons. I don't like getting pounded on as you do sometimes in melee fights. But Twila is kind of a beast and can hold her own pretty well.
I decided I wanted the opportunity to try other jobs. And to give me other chars to level since the original 5 all hit 80. Which lead to the creation of:
Katt Snow - Human Thief
Minka the Grouch - Charr Mesmer
Dudley Spotz - Asuran Enginner
It almost felt like cheating, as they all hit level 20 with the assist of experience scrolls. But it gave me the ability to not get beat up so much in lower level places starting out. I started with Katt, and was having some fun with her but I've yet to get used to the thief skills. Same with Minka, I need to play with the Mesmer skills and really figure out what I'm doing. So they are both level 20 something still. But Dudley was my last char. And surprisingly one I'm having a lot of fun with. Which was another huge surprise for me. He's almost level 40. I've got some new gear for him, so I'm going to get him to 40. And then I'll probably bounce back to working on Katt and Minka and figuring those jobs out.
So aside from WvW, I plan on working on a lot of map completions with a variety of chars. Anybody who wants to join is welcome. I, in the past, have tended to be kind of all over the place as I work through a map. I am trying to get better in doing them in a more logical fashion. But that doesn't always happen. Fair warning… to anyone who wants to follow me. Although, when in a group, I do try to be better. So that we're not wp'ing all over the place.
The more I've gotten into the game, and all it's aspects the more I've found that I enjoy. I owe a great deal of that experience, the things I've learned, and how I now play… to the time I spent playing with our former leader, Taraama D. To Taraama… I'd like to say thanks. For introducing me to this game. And for not allowing me to sit back and just press #1.
You had a lot of patience with me. And I did pay attention. I did learn. And while I'm still learning, I am better because of you. I challenge myself, because you challenged me (encouraged me, etc). Thanks.
I realize, that some of my posts might not be of interest to everyone. And I may not post things that are news flashes to everyone. But I try to share things that have helped me. Things that I've learned. In the hopes that I can help some one not have to learn things the hard way. And I hope to encourage other people to share their experiences too.
*cheers*
But I saw that we had decent coverage on one of the maps I still needed stuff on (POI's and such) so I decided to check it out. Was able to get one of the maps down to just 1 vista needed. Unfortunately I think I'll have to wait until IOJ falls into that color. lol. Cuz I don't see that as being one of the points that IoJ is going to capture any time soon.
Tonight after finishing dailies I think I will pop into WvW again. Out of the 4 areas of WvW - 1 is at 100%. The one I was in this morning just needs 1 vista. The other 2 areas still need quite a few things. I might have to wait to for the colors to swap again before I make much headway on those 2.
If I'm not successful in that, I'll probably hop on Dudley Spotz and continue leveling/map completion.
It is kind of a pain that WvW gets included in the 100% map completion. That being said, I am starting to like WvW. I don't feel like a WvW pro by any means. And I often find myself getting my butt handed to me when in situations of running into enemy teams when I'm out running around by myself. And I'm sure the reason for this is solely because of set up. Tobi is by no means spec'd to be in WvW. And once I get the 100% completion she won't be in WvW. Depending on how busy it is when you get into WvW it can be pretty fast paced and exciting. Its a lot of running around, which can be a pain. And you have to pay attention to things that you don't normally… but who says that's a bad thing?
I'm trying to determine which char would be best suited for WvW. I haven't come close to making that decision yet. But when I do, that player is going to get spec'd and probably focus on WvW. I do have a character of each job type, so that I could try them all out. To see which play style I liked the best. And I've been surprised as to how that has changed since I started on GW2.
I started out with the following chars:
Tobi Snow - Norn Ranger
Alli Trix - Human Necromancer
Speckles the Grouch - Charr Warrior
Twila Lou - Sylvari Guardian
Loubelle - Asuran Elementalist
For the longest time, I focused on Tobi. She was the easiest for my play style. As, when I'm not playing with people I know… I don't tend to be very socialable in these types of games. So having pets to have my back seemed to work the best for me to start out with. I realized my misstep after awhile… of solely focusing on leveling Tobi. When I wanted a change, or if the group needed other skills… my other chars were too under leveled to do anything. Alli Trix was probably the next I worked on. Minion master also worked for my play style. I struggled a little leveling Specks and Loubelle and realized I had been relying too much on the support of pets/minions. And that I wasn't as well equipped to deal with mobs as I felt like I had been. Which was a good lesson to learn, it forced me to play smarter. To pay attention to my surroundings. I am at a point now, where my original 5 are all level 80. Some of them are pretty lacking in the map completion area, which is something I will work on.
I was surprised, I found I really, REALLY enjoy playing guardian with Twila. And that I actually have fun with the great sword. Something I never thought I'd hear myself say. I have always been a fan of ranged weapons. I don't like getting pounded on as you do sometimes in melee fights. But Twila is kind of a beast and can hold her own pretty well.
I decided I wanted the opportunity to try other jobs. And to give me other chars to level since the original 5 all hit 80. Which lead to the creation of:
Katt Snow - Human Thief
Minka the Grouch - Charr Mesmer
Dudley Spotz - Asuran Enginner
It almost felt like cheating, as they all hit level 20 with the assist of experience scrolls. But it gave me the ability to not get beat up so much in lower level places starting out. I started with Katt, and was having some fun with her but I've yet to get used to the thief skills. Same with Minka, I need to play with the Mesmer skills and really figure out what I'm doing. So they are both level 20 something still. But Dudley was my last char. And surprisingly one I'm having a lot of fun with. Which was another huge surprise for me. He's almost level 40. I've got some new gear for him, so I'm going to get him to 40. And then I'll probably bounce back to working on Katt and Minka and figuring those jobs out.
So aside from WvW, I plan on working on a lot of map completions with a variety of chars. Anybody who wants to join is welcome. I, in the past, have tended to be kind of all over the place as I work through a map. I am trying to get better in doing them in a more logical fashion. But that doesn't always happen. Fair warning… to anyone who wants to follow me. Although, when in a group, I do try to be better. So that we're not wp'ing all over the place.
The more I've gotten into the game, and all it's aspects the more I've found that I enjoy. I owe a great deal of that experience, the things I've learned, and how I now play… to the time I spent playing with our former leader, Taraama D. To Taraama… I'd like to say thanks. For introducing me to this game. And for not allowing me to sit back and just press #1.
You had a lot of patience with me. And I did pay attention. I did learn. And while I'm still learning, I am better because of you. I challenge myself, because you challenged me (encouraged me, etc). Thanks. I realize, that some of my posts might not be of interest to everyone. And I may not post things that are news flashes to everyone. But I try to share things that have helped me. Things that I've learned. In the hopes that I can help some one not have to learn things the hard way. And I hope to encourage other people to share their experiences too.
*cheers*