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Favorite Class
Feme Assassin
Samurai-JM
By far my favorite is assassin. I have no idea how people can consider it a "boring" class, since it is by far the fastest in the game. With an Assassin's Promise spike build, I zip through areas like FoW with ease. Not an easy class to play, but great for people who know a bit of strategy.
Glider of chaos
Assassin.
For some odd reason I like to play this profession. Shadow steps, skill chains...
For some odd reason I like to play this profession. Shadow steps, skill chains...
Tozen
My favorite is the mesmer followed by assassin, but I can never get into PvE teams as either.
So I picked warrior... because at least I can play that and have fun
So I picked warrior... because at least I can play that and have fun
J.Kougar
I voted Assassin (they actually take above average skill, like the Mesmer), because my Assassin with his rather unique build was the first character I had to complete all three campaigns, the first to get Vabbian Armor (well, the parts without the blades, because they actually look good), the first to get a Grandmaster Cartographer Title, etc. He's just a lot of fun to play, and has gotten a lot of attention from me. I'm also very fond of my Elementalist, my Mesmer, and my Ranger... but I do have at least one character of every class and have played through at least one but usually more than one campaign with them... and the only ones I really dislike are the Warrior and now that Necromancer (since they are at so much of a disadvantage next to every other class thanks to recent nerfs).
black_mamba
Ritualists.
They have skills that cannot be removed (weapon spells) also spirits are advantage if you know where to put them and when, and they are so versatile in pvp and can also solo in pve.
They have skills that cannot be removed (weapon spells) also spirits are advantage if you know where to put them and when, and they are so versatile in pvp and can also solo in pve.
Torikae
It's a close one between my monk and my ritualist... I enjoy playing support classes far more than offensive ones.
My ritualist wins, though, because people don't shout at her when they die
My ritualist wins, though, because people don't shout at her when they die
P A L P H R A M O N D
Mesmer. Played mine since the beginning more or less, never had as much with any other class. :-)
yeah_hi
Mesmer.
It's what I have the most fun with. I love the style, inventiveness and challenge of the class, and really hope to see an incarnation of them in GW2.
It's what I have the most fun with. I love the style, inventiveness and challenge of the class, and really hope to see an incarnation of them in GW2.
Sub Frost
Ranger of course :P Most versatile character in game and always fun to play.
jon0592
YEAH! Warrior all the way. Maybe because they're the most realistic ones. Yes they're fat, but do they have magic? No.
P.S. It seems all the "cool kids" or "hard core" gamers play primarily core professions. How often do you see a monk with KoaBD compared to a RT with KoaBD?
Please don't flame, this is observations.
P.S. It seems all the "cool kids" or "hard core" gamers play primarily core professions. How often do you see a monk with KoaBD compared to a RT with KoaBD?
Please don't flame, this is observations.
Enix
1st - Ele - Damage spam is king. If you are double attuned, you can pump damage like nothing.
2nd - Necro - Or was, until the SR nurf. Seriously - 5 seconds? Come on.
3rd - Warrior - Yes, there isnt much like soloing Ghail and all the patrols you have to cream to get to him.
2nd - Necro - Or was, until the SR nurf. Seriously - 5 seconds? Come on.
3rd - Warrior - Yes, there isnt much like soloing Ghail and all the patrols you have to cream to get to him.
Buster
SS Necro and Domination Mesmer are my favorites. I like how some make fun of mesmers then I show them what a Mes can really do 
Volitar
Monk. I really enjoy monking and keeping the party alive. Never a dull moment 
william1975
My mesmer, its the one with the longest time on it, about 1500 hours now, and completed the protector and exploration on it first, most fun with shut down, and always a wierd new way to kill things,
yes they have a downside, they aren't accepted into groups so much, and a bad build is a total disaster.
But I enjoy the hard work and the constanty play on builds, a lot of the other classes i find are too easy, not enough work hit a few butons repetively is not fun for me, and up close fighting it too stressful, i always appreceated the ability to stand back fromt he fight throw in a few hits or interupts and when it goes wrong have the ability to run away!
yes they have a downside, they aren't accepted into groups so much, and a bad build is a total disaster.
But I enjoy the hard work and the constanty play on builds, a lot of the other classes i find are too easy, not enough work hit a few butons repetively is not fun for me, and up close fighting it too stressful, i always appreceated the ability to stand back fromt he fight throw in a few hits or interupts and when it goes wrong have the ability to run away!
ChyldeOfTheLotus
It's a tie between Elementalists and Necros for me.
viper11025
I like my sin.
Warriors need some support from blood thirsty daggers every once in awhile!
Warriors need some support from blood thirsty daggers every once in awhile!
taichou
I prefer monks, although I may do warrior from time to time, I just like monk.
Calen The Civl
Ritualist
They are able to fill so many different roles. The raw healing is better than the standard monk, class support is excellent, and they can kill things in a myriad of ways.
They are able to fill so many different roles. The raw healing is better than the standard monk, class support is excellent, and they can kill things in a myriad of ways.
Calen The Civl
I prefer Ritualists.
They are able to fill so many different roles. The raw healing is better than the standard monk, class support is excellent, and they can kill things in a myriad of ways.
They are able to fill so many different roles. The raw healing is better than the standard monk, class support is excellent, and they can kill things in a myriad of ways.
Smile Like Umean It
Definitely Ranger. At one point I had five of them. Only four now.
The combo of ranged attacks with a bow and a companion at my side seemed like the best thing ever.
The combo of ranged attacks with a bow and a companion at my side seemed like the best thing ever.
Redfeather1975
Mesmer the 2nd highest?
Where are all those people hiding?
Usually when I see another mesmer I run over and chat with them.
Where are you all?!
Where are all those people hiding?
Usually when I see another mesmer I run over and chat with them.
Where are you all?!
Envious
My favorite is the Monk followed by Warrior. Though my first toon was a Warrior, I don't play it as much as my Monk.
sindex
I think I am one of the few who actually cares for the Devrish, more then anything else. I guess no one has gotten use to its style yet. To me it represents the monk and warrior combined with, a smidge of its own flavor that I really love. Everything else feels way too bland, in what you can do and how you can accomplish that goal. It also represents something else to me in one of the ideas I had for my writings, which were the chaotic demons called the “Ralems.”
Scythes are always fun to use anyways as well, never liked all the other tasteless weapons like bows, swords, hammers, axes, and wands. I have read too much into the whole the “Sword or Blade of blank,” it’s so repetitive in fantasy worlds (not to mention annoying too).
The changing into the avatar of the gods is more interesting then changing into a bear, wolf, tiger, and even a vampire. Shape shifting is always and interesting aspect in sense, but I think A-net got it better with the whole avatar thing.
Scythes are always fun to use anyways as well, never liked all the other tasteless weapons like bows, swords, hammers, axes, and wands. I have read too much into the whole the “Sword or Blade of blank,” it’s so repetitive in fantasy worlds (not to mention annoying too).
The changing into the avatar of the gods is more interesting then changing into a bear, wolf, tiger, and even a vampire. Shape shifting is always and interesting aspect in sense, but I think A-net got it better with the whole avatar thing.
Wolf2581
I have been a mesmer fan for quite some time, but I voted for necromancer due to its godlike versatility.
Swift Thief
Ritualist
They rock.
They rock.
Dubby
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Originally Posted by sindex
I think I am one of the few who actually cares for the Devrish, more then anything else. I guess no one has gotten use to its style yet. To me it represents the monk and warrior combined with, a smidge of its own flavor that I really love. Everything else feels way too bland, in what you can do and how you can accomplish that goal. It also represents something else to me in one of the ideas I had for my writings, which were the chaotic demons called the “Ralems.”
Scythes are always fun to use anyways as well, never liked all the other tasteless weapons like bows, swords, hammers, axes, and wands. I have read too much into the whole the “Sword or Blade of blank,” it’s so repetitive in fantasy worlds (not to mention annoying too). The changing into the avatar of the gods is more interesting then changing into a bear, wolf, tiger, and even a vampire. Shape shifting is always and interesting aspect in sense, but I think A-net got it better with the whole avatar thing. |
creelie
Monks are so incredibly powerful. A good monk turns a good team into a great team. I love playing my monk because making a sweet save is really satisfying, as is wallowing in compliments from grateful teammates. The monk is the goalie.
That said, from an aesthetic point of view I like ritualists the best - they have a wierd, creepy grace in their character design that I find really appealing. I also enjoy how versatile and powerful they are to play - like a mesmer but less subtle.
That said, from an aesthetic point of view I like ritualists the best - they have a wierd, creepy grace in their character design that I find really appealing. I also enjoy how versatile and powerful they are to play - like a mesmer but less subtle.
arcanemacabre
Necromancer, hands down. Despite the crappy SR nerf, it's still my favorite class. It's also the only class on the list that has it's name shortened. Odd...
Anyway, that would be followed by Warrior, then Ranger, and finally Elementalist. Everything else trails even further behind, though I do still like the other classes, too. In fact, there's only one class I don't like (to play), a Monk. That's because I don't like devoting myself to only assisting others, the Smiting line doesn't interest me at all, and I absolutely hate the 55 invinci-gimp.
Anyway, that would be followed by Warrior, then Ranger, and finally Elementalist. Everything else trails even further behind, though I do still like the other classes, too. In fact, there's only one class I don't like (to play), a Monk. That's because I don't like devoting myself to only assisting others, the Smiting line doesn't interest me at all, and I absolutely hate the 55 invinci-gimp.
Tazaki
Monk all the way. Mines got over half my hours of my account on it >> And thats alot of hours...2600 or so total.
Such a versitile class, i can heal/prot, front line melee, or backline dmg. Its all fun^^
Such a versitile class, i can heal/prot, front line melee, or backline dmg. Its all fun^^
Xanthar
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Originally Posted by Redfeather1975
Mesmer the 2nd highest?
Where are all those people hiding? Usually when I see another mesmer I run over and chat with them. Where are you all?! |
And yes, I do play mesmer in PvE and have done so since E34E. Kinda thankless job when I did the ascension quests the first time - "You play...uh...mes? Whatever. GLF Echo nuker!", hehe.
Firestone
I'm a range guy... out of all my charcs... i got 0, Zero, Nil, Nein, Ling, Kosong, meele charc.
Fav class -> Rit, Ranger, Mesmer, Para in this order...
Rit, i feel is the most misunderstood class of all... some say they sux in dmg dishing... sux at healing... sux at armor look....
But those who play Rit knows better
Fav class -> Rit, Ranger, Mesmer, Para in this order...
Rit, i feel is the most misunderstood class of all... some say they sux in dmg dishing... sux at healing... sux at armor look....
But those who play Rit knows better
Edge Martinez
Definitely Ranger. At range or in melee, they have the skills and armor to be very versatile.
I got a love/hate thing going with monks. Currently I love playing it again, mainly for the fact that I'm a pretty good healer. I start to hate it when I play it for long periods and don't do actual damage.
I hope GWEN restores some fun to my Paragon. For awhile there, it was the best of both worlds, dishing out damage and aiding the party. Then came the nerfs. Then came the Paragon nerf that no one even talks about... the extra xunlai storage upgrade! Which reduces his usefulness even more!
I got a love/hate thing going with monks. Currently I love playing it again, mainly for the fact that I'm a pretty good healer. I start to hate it when I play it for long periods and don't do actual damage.
I hope GWEN restores some fun to my Paragon. For awhile there, it was the best of both worlds, dishing out damage and aiding the party. Then came the nerfs. Then came the Paragon nerf that no one even talks about... the extra xunlai storage upgrade! Which reduces his usefulness even more!
Miral
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Originally Posted by jon0592
YEAH! Warrior all the way. Maybe because they're the most realistic ones. Yes they're fat, but do they have magic? No.
P.S. It seems all the "cool kids" or "hard core" gamers play primarily core professions. How often do you see a monk with KoaBD compared to a RT with KoaBD? Please don't flame, this is observations. |
anyways, I think my favorite is paragon. hardly anyone knows what they do it seems, but they are very very good once you learn them.
Marth Reynolds
Ranger for me, altough mesmer warrior and necro come close.
Gotta love being able to pick targets without over-luring and shutting them down with cripple/daze and high damage :P
Gotta love being able to pick targets without over-luring and shutting them down with cripple/daze and high damage :P
Etta
Ranger, interupt, daze, degen, snar, trap, rao, pet attack, spirit, best dance.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Sophitia Leafblade
Ah such a hard decision, because i love most of the classes: Ranger, Ele, Rit, Necro, Paragon, Mesmer.
Although my main char is a Ranger i would have to say my Ele is the one i enjoy playing the most
Although my main char is a Ranger i would have to say my Ele is the one i enjoy playing the most
Numa Pompilius
So Paragon is both the Most Disliked and the Least Best Liked. Ouch.
Well, all that's needed is that someone figures out a solo farm build for them and they'll get plenty more love.
I'm a bit surprised Mesmers come in third. I like playing mesmer, but they do have serious problems with energy management, and don't do nearly as much damage per time as the other core classes do. I'd have thought e.g. Assassins would be more popular than mesmers.
Well, all that's needed is that someone figures out a solo farm build for them and they'll get plenty more love.
I'm a bit surprised Mesmers come in third. I like playing mesmer, but they do have serious problems with energy management, and don't do nearly as much damage per time as the other core classes do. I'd have thought e.g. Assassins would be more popular than mesmers.
arcanemacabre
Honestly, how the numbers are right now make sense to me.
Warriors - Like I said in the least favorite thread, people either love them or hate them, and most likely all based on initial experiences. A lot of people choose Warriors as their first class, and they generally discover how much they can rip through PvE, giving them a sense of uber-ness. Those who don't choose Warriors as their first, or, most likely choose a caster, have a tough time through initial PvE, and learn the hard way, watching the "Warrior noobs" run around like they're gods - and usually dieing a lot.
Mesmer - The cool, unique class of GW. They pretty much are the epitome of GW, generally looked up to as a very potent, and yet mysterious class - everything that makes cool cool. They may be looked down on as far as being picked for PvE groups, but they always tend to surprise people, and leave a lasting impression.
Ranger - Probably the most versatile class in the game. People who pick up a ranger, and really play it, tend to consider it within their top tier of characters. If you like to change up your playstyle at all, Ranger is #1. Plus, people get really attached to their pets, and it's just hard to efficently play a pet build without being a ranger primary.
Right now, Eles and Necros are tied. These are the quintessential PvE group dominators. The Ele is a lot more versatile than the Necro, but both can run some pretty fun builds.
Of course not many prefer the "bastard" classes of GW - or rather the non-core classes. There are a lot who like them, but not nearly enough to say they "love" them (even less who would say they're a favorite). A lot of that is to do with what people become attached to - you're always going to love the originals. Not to mention, none of the 4 extra classes have really had enough time to be fully worked out and truly adored, and they possibly never will. Ahh well.
And that's my obervations...
Warriors - Like I said in the least favorite thread, people either love them or hate them, and most likely all based on initial experiences. A lot of people choose Warriors as their first class, and they generally discover how much they can rip through PvE, giving them a sense of uber-ness. Those who don't choose Warriors as their first, or, most likely choose a caster, have a tough time through initial PvE, and learn the hard way, watching the "Warrior noobs" run around like they're gods - and usually dieing a lot.
Mesmer - The cool, unique class of GW. They pretty much are the epitome of GW, generally looked up to as a very potent, and yet mysterious class - everything that makes cool cool. They may be looked down on as far as being picked for PvE groups, but they always tend to surprise people, and leave a lasting impression.
Ranger - Probably the most versatile class in the game. People who pick up a ranger, and really play it, tend to consider it within their top tier of characters. If you like to change up your playstyle at all, Ranger is #1. Plus, people get really attached to their pets, and it's just hard to efficently play a pet build without being a ranger primary.
Right now, Eles and Necros are tied. These are the quintessential PvE group dominators. The Ele is a lot more versatile than the Necro, but both can run some pretty fun builds.
Of course not many prefer the "bastard" classes of GW - or rather the non-core classes. There are a lot who like them, but not nearly enough to say they "love" them (even less who would say they're a favorite). A lot of that is to do with what people become attached to - you're always going to love the originals. Not to mention, none of the 4 extra classes have really had enough time to be fully worked out and truly adored, and they possibly never will. Ahh well.
And that's my obervations...
Numa Pompilius
Oh yeah - while I'm not a great fan of Paragons myself, I just thought I'd mention this to those of you who don't like the "spear-chucking backline warrior" aspect of Paragons: here's a build for a Paragon fire-tank.
http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...php?t=10142972
I've tried it out, and, well, this is the build I'm using for General Morgahn now. It works really well.
http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...php?t=10142972
I've tried it out, and, well, this is the build I'm using for General Morgahn now. It works really well.