Just wondering.

Introverted Dimensions

Introverted Dimensions

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Jan 2006

R/

Been playing GW for a few years now and took quite a long break and came back about 2 months ago.

So here I am again, Pretty much bored of the game and wondering why on earth did I even bother buying two expansions for the game.

I'm just wondering what do you all do on this game that keeps you going?

Elia

Elia

Academy Page

Join Date: Jul 2006

France

I met good friends and I like to play with them, that's the only big reason I keep playing it.

Smile Like Umean It

Smile Like Umean It

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Jul 2006

E/Rt

Play something else instead of forcing myself to keep playing when I know I'm getting bored. The more you force the harder it is to come back. At least for me it is.

What I do to try avoid boredom in the first place is mostly try to do events with guildies, friends or advance my main character. If I get tired of playing her I move over to my Assassin for a couple of days. Basically, don't stall and stay in the same place or loop.

Edge Martinez

Edge Martinez

Jungle Guide

Join Date: May 2005

NC

DKL

Biggest reason is I been gaming with the same dudes for a long time. Followed by RA, TA, and AB. I only really do PvE when they're doing it anymore.

Hodgie

Hodgie

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Nov 2006

On A Chair

Rise Of Corruption

Mo/

or go outside if ur bored?

Cathode_Reborn

Cathode_Reborn

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Sep 2006

Everyone's tastes are different.

Don't be like those people that try to force themselves to play GW. It's dumb and probably unhealthy.

Yuhe Ji

Yuhe Ji

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Jan 2008

Los Angeles

E/

When I get bored, I typically just stop playing for a while, and go to something else. It gets pretty fun when I set a goal, or start focusing on one character instead of being like, "Who should I use today?" It's strange, since I always get bored during the weekends with special drops. I guess farming sometimes kills the game for me and makes me move to something else, but I'll always come back.

snaek

snaek

Forge Runner

Join Date: Mar 2006

N/

Quote:
Originally Posted by Cathode_Reborn
Everyone's tastes are different.

Don't be like those people that try to force themselves to play GW. It's dumb and probably unhealthy.
thats wut titles pretty much do
and y i gave up on em

pvp & social reasons r y i still play

miskav

miskav

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Jun 2005

None

Mo/

I play because I want to, if you're forcing yourself, you don't want to do it.
So why do something that's for FUN, while you don't like it? :3
My main reasons for playing? I want to.

Pesi

Pesi

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Mar 2006

Droknars Forge

No Goats No Glory

Me/

dont force urself to play if it isnt fun, whats the point of that?

ur problably playin alone with HH anyways, noone enjoys that.

get on vent, make friends have fun.

if its not fun ur doing it the wrong way btw

Aera

Aera

Forge Runner

Join Date: Dec 2005

Galactic President Superstar Mc [awsm]

E/

Play GvG. It's fun, and always will be.

Dr Strangelove

Dr Strangelove

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Dec 2005

Wasting away again in Margaritaville

[HOTR]

Try drinking heavily.

RotteN

RotteN

Forge Runner

Join Date: Jun 2005

W/

Quote:
Originally Posted by Aera
Play GvG. It's fun, and always will be.
same. GvG is about the only thing that keeps me going.

StormDragonZ

StormDragonZ

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Jan 2008

New York

W/R

1) I'm striving to get all of my characters to a certain point before officially saying I've done enough with the game.

That includes:
All three Protector Titles
At least one Cartography title
Legendary Skill Hunter
Sunspear & Lightbringer Max Rank

I cover the three bases: Actual storyline, mapping and grinding.

2) I enjoy helping other people. I have no problem redoing the same mission, quest or situation because it's good practice on my build as well as the predictable... drops to sell to the merchant for gold.

3) It's a game and I have fun playing it. That's the whole reason I play Guild Wars... it's entertaining.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Pesi
ur problably playin alone with HH anyways, noone enjoys that.
I can raise my hand to say that I enjoy fighting and/or playing GW with Heroes and Henchmen.

Tyla

Emo Goth Italics

Join Date: Sep 2006

Getting my PvE titles and thinking "Yay, done it!".

GvG'ing.

Right now, I'm title hunting and GvGing a little getting used to multiple positions, and at the same time, impoving my own skills.

Introverted Dimensions

Introverted Dimensions

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Jan 2006

R/

Quote:
Originally Posted by Hodgie
or go outside if ur bored?
Hah, Was waiting for someone to say something like that.

I spend maybe about 4 hours on GW a week, maybe.

Owik Gall

Owik Gall

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Jan 2007

Guardians of the Light

W/Mo

The ever constant variations of ABs and finding new people to PvP with. The storyline just got me started, but once I finished all of them my interest is now on the PvP.

Musei Karasu

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Nov 2007

Mo/

Quote:
Originally Posted by RotteN
same. GvG is about the only thing that keeps me going.
12charbullcrap.

kobey

kobey

GW Retiree

Join Date: Nov 2005

Sg Unknown [KATE]

W/

Friends and new weapons pretty much are the only reasons that kept me logging in since one year or so ago.

Lack of new content pretty much killed the game for me.

Yichi

Yichi

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Sep 2005

Guild Hall, Vent, Guesting, PvE, or the occasional HA match...

Dark Alley [dR]

Quote:
Originally Posted by Aera
Play GvG. It's fun, and always will be.
/agree

12 chars...

Kakumei

Kakumei

Forge Runner

Join Date: Jul 2005

Grind is subjective

learn this please

Quote:
Originally Posted by trx despair
Hah, Was waiting for someone to say something like that.

I spend maybe about 4 hours on GW a week, maybe.
Then why the hell are you so concerned about staying entertained while playing? Just cut those four hours down to zero--problem solved. The game'll still be here should you ever decide to pick it up again.

Courage!

Courage!

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Apr 2008

Australia

Mo/

if u didnt like the game why did you buy the others

pumpkin pie

pumpkin pie

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Jul 2006

behind you

bumble bee

E/

you can give your game to a friend. I am sure someone with more taste would know how to appreciate it

Friar Khan

Friar Khan

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Apr 2006

California

A year ago my answer would have been farming so I could have enough plat to buy anything I might want enough. Since then I've gotten enough loot to satisfy me.

I'm very slowly pursuing titles that are fun enough to pursue every now and again. This includes some PvP titles and about 10 titles for my relatively new mesmer. This keeps me busy, especially preparing for weekend events (e.g. getting my character far enough in GWEN to farm the rep I want next).

These days I probably average 10 hours a week so my play time is quite moderate.

Once I get a better computer I'd like to spend more time with HA and GvG, if I can spare the time for it.

wanmoke

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: May 2007

In the land of Do Not Disturb

Wind Riders

R/

Roleplaying keeps me in the game mainly. As long as I'm having fun, the game is serving it's purpose.

Thizzle

Banned

Join Date: Apr 2008

Log out. It's better to do what you want, not force yourself to play a game.

obsidian ectoplasm

obsidian ectoplasm

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Jan 2008

Quote:
Originally Posted by Courage!
if u didnt like the game why did you buy the others

12 chars.....

Courage!

Courage!

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Apr 2008

Australia

Mo/

But Titles and m8s have kept me goin

Kikuta

Kikuta

Banned

Join Date: Jan 2006

Western Australia

[ICE]

I keep my interest by creating new characters and filling the armor section of the HoM. I like making my characters look good, and that's about it :S