The year has past, guildwars.com/updates have been archived. Xunlai points have been disributed (hopefully by now).
So.
What was your favorite nerf/buff?
Was it the SF buff then nerf?
or the title rebalance in November?
or maybe when the nerfed HFFF.
What was your favorite part of 2008?
Remembering 2008.
bursta91
Vl Vl D
My favorite part of 2008 was teaching my son to swim.
Scythe O F Glory
The long-awaited death of the bear was my favorite moment.
jiggles
The end.
12chars
12chars
Kook~NBK~
The title re-balance was a HUGE improvement. Probably the best update of the year, bar none.
The Ursan Blessing nerf was a good move, too. Now, if they got rid of the Perma SF that would be another step in the right direction. (But that won't happen because they still need it as a marketing ploy to get people to buy factions.)
The Ursan Blessing nerf was a good move, too. Now, if they got rid of the Perma SF that would be another step in the right direction. (But that won't happen because they still need it as a marketing ploy to get people to buy factions.)
wind fire and ice
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The Red Messenger
yeah ursan nerf was my fave too.
my least favorite nerf was when they killed [power shot][precision shot][sundering attack][penetrating attack]
i farmed a ton of glad points/keys using a turret ranger
http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Game_updates/20080117 was my favorite update this year
my least favorite nerf was when they killed [power shot][precision shot][sundering attack][penetrating attack]
i farmed a ton of glad points/keys using a turret ranger
http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Game_updates/20080117 was my favorite update this year
Puebert
Ursan is highest on the list.
The forth fly
making treasure hunter/wisdom titles account based was good, better ways to grind faction r3 to r8 in just a few days but the game has been spoiled by endless QQ about every nerf.the duping of ambraces,the chaos glove glitch,mallay cheaters
Shayne Hawke
No more Ursan.
Permasin abuse.
Title changes.
Addition of Zaishen title and chest.
Costume Brawl awarding extra Gamer points for consecutives.
Snowball ATs.
A large series of speed/gimmick farms.
PvE/PvP skill split.
A lot of skill functionality changes.
Addition of Party Animal.
Gaile moving out, Regina being around.
Rollerbeetle Racing adjustments.
Bonus Mission Pack.
Zero solid info on GW2.
Whee.
Permasin abuse.
Title changes.
Addition of Zaishen title and chest.
Costume Brawl awarding extra Gamer points for consecutives.
Snowball ATs.
A large series of speed/gimmick farms.
PvE/PvP skill split.
A lot of skill functionality changes.
Addition of Party Animal.
Gaile moving out, Regina being around.
Rollerbeetle Racing adjustments.
Bonus Mission Pack.
Zero solid info on GW2.
Whee.
MMSDome
Two words.
Smiters Boon
hahahahahahaahhahaahahhahahahaahahahahhaha
Smiters Boon
hahahahahahaahhahaahahhahahahaahahahahhaha
Icy The Mage
Favourite Nerf = Ursan
Favourite Buff = Permashadow, lololol 350 ectos in 1 weekend before mindblades were nerfed xD
Favourite Buff = Permashadow, lololol 350 ectos in 1 weekend before mindblades were nerfed xD
Abedeus
Nerf = Ursan.
Buff = Incendiary Arrows. At least till they upped the recharge.
Buff = Incendiary Arrows. At least till they upped the recharge.
Narcin
peace and harmony being GOOD
i miss my 1 energy regen =[
i miss my 1 energy regen =[
Apollo Smile
The greens that were added to the end of Prophecies. I don't think any of us saw that coming.
Perkunas
Hmmmm.......
Thinking.........
Nerfs = none really affected me so........
Buffs = none really affected me so.........
Well maybe the UB nerf, haven't seen the QQing in awhile. Oh wait a minute, that was on Guru not in the game.
Oh well, nothing really stands out for me.
Thinking.........
Nerfs = none really affected me so........
Buffs = none really affected me so.........
Well maybe the UB nerf, haven't seen the QQing in awhile. Oh wait a minute, that was on Guru not in the game.
Oh well, nothing really stands out for me.
Latham
Nerf = Ursan
Buff = I don't know
The title update was pretty win.
Buff = I don't know
The title update was pretty win.
komma
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No more Ursan.
Permasin abuse. Title changes. Addition of Zaishen title and chest. Costume Brawl awarding extra Gamer points for consecutives. Snowball ATs. A large series of speed/gimmick farms. PvE/PvP skill split. A lot of skill functionality changes. Addition of Party Animal. Gaile moving out, Regina being around. Rollerbeetle Racing adjustments. Bonus Mission Pack. Zero solid info on GW2. Whee. |
in rl i was stoked that i graduated college with presidential honors...../patback
Blu
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No more Ursan.
Permasin abuse. Title changes. Addition of Zaishen title and chest. Costume Brawl awarding extra Gamer points for consecutives. Snowball ATs. A large series of speed/gimmick farms. PvE/PvP skill split. A lot of skill functionality changes. Addition of Party Animal. Gaile moving out, Regina being around. Rollerbeetle Racing adjustments. Bonus Mission Pack. Zero solid info on GW2. Whee. |
Simath
Getting flamed and titled an elitist for wanting Ursan nerfed.
Several months later Ursan is nerfed.
Told.
You.
So.
Several months later Ursan is nerfed.
Told.
You.
So.
Gun Pierson
I really like smiting and knowing that Izzy doesn't like the line that much, I was pleasantly surprised with the adjustment of Ray of Judgment. A crap elite turned into the first smite aoe spell (without 'adjacent' required). Just nuke ahead. Ideal if you want to specialise in smite.
My next hope: 'word of censure'. If the 33% negative effect would be removed, that skill could become the basis of a real chain gun build, while at the same time have the abilty to keep it spamming to finish of a foe if you have eneough energy ofcourse. The high energy cost of that skill is more than enough imho.
My next hope: 'word of censure'. If the 33% negative effect would be removed, that skill could become the basis of a real chain gun build, while at the same time have the abilty to keep it spamming to finish of a foe if you have eneough energy ofcourse. The high energy cost of that skill is more than enough imho.
Lycan Nibbler
Wait, what happened to 2008? O.O
I refuse to acknowledge 2008 has gone so therefore I dont have any more birthdays and get older...
I refuse to acknowledge 2008 has gone so therefore I dont have any more birthdays and get older...
kostolomac
Nerfing ursan.
People being happy that there will be no farming of elite areas and UW speedclear pops up.
SF buff when mesmers could maintain it.
Buffing VoR.
People being happy that there will be no farming of elite areas and UW speedclear pops up.
SF buff when mesmers could maintain it.
Buffing VoR.
Queenie
Some players quit because Ursan was nerfed. lol
Zahr Dalsk
Ursan fans when it got nerfed.
credit
shitty updates
shitty updates
and moar shitty updates
shitty updates
and moar shitty updates
draxynnic
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I really like smiting and knowing that Izzy doesn't like the line that much, I was pleasantly surprised with the adjustment of Ray of Judgment. A crap elite turned into the first smite aoe spell (without 'adjacent' required). Just nuke ahead. Ideal if you want to specialise in smite.
My next hope: 'word of censure'. If the 33% negative effect would be removed, that skill could become the basis of a real chain gun build, while at the same time have the abilty to keep it spamming to finish of a foe if you have eneough energy ofcourse. The high energy cost of that skill is more than enough imho. |
Maybe even just reduce the penalty recharge to 10 or even 5 seconds - this would mean it couldn't be used to finish someone off, but the penalty for messing up isn't so harsh.
In general... I think the biggest thing of 2008 has been the newfound willingness to shake things up and bring in major changes. Like'em or hate'em, these have had a significant effect on some playstyles. Inciendary Arrows, for instance - still fun post-nerf, albeit not as good as it was. While Ray of Judgement has had me playing an actual smiter rather than a healer or prot with Castigation Signet for energy management and token offense. (Admittedly, with Smiter's Boon, which does still work in PvE after all...)
LifesRestorer
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Two words.
Smiters Boon hahahahahahaahhahaahahhahahahaahahahahhaha |
slowerpoke
2008, nothing of value
Courage!
ursan nerf lol about 90% of pl saying ursan actually loved it ppl just dont wanna admit they suck and nly thing they could use i NEVER once used ursan
and also hows gaile moving out good? i havnt heard once from the new person she just sits on her vcomputer doing nothing and getting paid
Snow Bunny
Shouting into vent something about "GAHHHHHHH MURDER THE LUXONS! GLORY TO THE KURZICK ARMY! GET THIS BITCH!"
I'm a very strong Primal Rage warrior and the buff to it made me happy.
I'm a very strong Primal Rage warrior and the buff to it made me happy.
pumpkin pie
Guild Wars has given me another fun filled year 
We have a new community manager
A shady (not sure if i can use that word there) company is suing guild wars.
A Mom cyber bullying a child, fortunately not over Guild Wars!
and oh, this is quite memorable, i build a Jingle Bear Army hehehe
I has return to play in Random Arena, watch out
Things to remember for players who likes to enter Halloween contest, if there will be one in 2009. Learn to make COSTUME.
I forgot to mention, the very big and famous Murdock update
We have a new community manager
A shady (not sure if i can use that word there) company is suing guild wars.
A Mom cyber bullying a child, fortunately not over Guild Wars!
and oh, this is quite memorable, i build a Jingle Bear Army hehehe
I has return to play in Random Arena, watch out
Things to remember for players who likes to enter Halloween contest, if there will be one in 2009. Learn to make COSTUME.
I forgot to mention, the very big and famous Murdock update
PyrAnkh
snowball ATs were so much fun, and great rp.
Hyper.nl
The best of 2008 were all those juicy movies, screenshots and beta's of Guild Wars 2.
For Guild Wars 1: I liked the Kurzick/Luxon title changes and the resurrection of the Jade Quarry that came with it. I also liked the special events a lot. (Dragon Festival etc.)
For Guild Wars 1: I liked the Kurzick/Luxon title changes and the resurrection of the Jade Quarry that came with it. I also liked the special events a lot. (Dragon Festival etc.)
Wild Rituals
Best Nerf : Ursan
Best Buff : Life Sheath <Fun Skill to use now
Most Lol-Able of either - Smiters Boon Followed Closely by Palm Strike and Mark Of Insecurity as the latter are really quite annoyingly gay
Best Buff : Life Sheath <Fun Skill to use now
Most Lol-Able of either - Smiters Boon Followed Closely by Palm Strike and Mark Of Insecurity as the latter are really quite annoyingly gay
Traveller
Remembering Gaile promising exciting new GW2 info in 2008 and failing to deliver once again.
General decline of the game on my part, mostly because having done everything I humanly can.
But also Xunlai predictions, which provides a nice income for everyone, casual or hardcore gamer. (I think this started in 2008?)
General decline of the game on my part, mostly because having done everything I humanly can.
But also Xunlai predictions, which provides a nice income for everyone, casual or hardcore gamer. (I think this started in 2008?)
Sir Skullcrasher
peoples who done 100+ runs not getting a MPB, while others who done only few runs (10 or more) get one!
I pwnd U
I remember not playing hardly at all during the year... and ya the MPB runs, doing around 300-400 runs and not getting a MPB.