Do you play for the fun of it or serious status in game?
Nekodesu
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Arduin
If people enjoy to compare themselves to other players, and therefore want to be 'better' or have shinier stuff, who am I to judge? Who am I to tell them to enjoy the game the way I am enjoying it?
I set my own goals, and don't care what any other thinks of me. But if some player approaches me and flashes his PvP emote in my face, I'll let them have their fun.
If you have problems with people complaining, don't play with them. And don't forget PvP is meant to be competitive, so don't be all fidgety about it when people start cursing at each other. It's part of the atmosphere.
I set my own goals, and don't care what any other thinks of me. But if some player approaches me and flashes his PvP emote in my face, I'll let them have their fun.
If you have problems with people complaining, don't play with them. And don't forget PvP is meant to be competitive, so don't be all fidgety about it when people start cursing at each other. It's part of the atmosphere.
Nekodesu
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lemming
People strive for excellence in everything. Unfortunately, most people getting angry as the OP describes are either awful or douches, or possibly both.
Most players with any status are going to be a lot more constructive about being angry.
Most players with any status are going to be a lot more constructive about being angry.
Slasher of Darkness
Well I enjoy getting titles and getting shiny stuff, it's what makes the fun for me. That and chatting with friends. I nearly never rage, only times I rage is when there's a guy with an IQ of -3 in my group. But I also play for the fun, and usually I don't like the people who take this game as serious as life.
Just.nl
Guildwars is fun for me. I like to meet some new people from all over the world and have some great times with your guildmates. I would love to have some shiny stuff, but im too lazy to farm but meh. But i actually dont care if i have alot of shiny stuff or only a few. As long the game keeps fun and my RL aint suffering from it. Im fine i suppose.
Hardaware
I usually plat for the lolz of it. Making fun is what makes this game as enjoyable now as it was when I just started.
And yes, the "I say I'm pro, but actually I'm not" players are annoying at times. But I've learned to live with it so it doesn't ruin the fun anymore.
And yes, shinies are nice. But you can easily have the same fun without them.
And yes, the "I say I'm pro, but actually I'm not" players are annoying at times. But I've learned to live with it so it doesn't ruin the fun anymore.
And yes, shinies are nice. But you can easily have the same fun without them.
Mouse at Large
Been playing for nearly 5 years. I own no prestige armour or weapons and have no interest in doing non-game playing titles (drunkard/sweet tooth/lucky etc.) and I find farming really boring.
I play strictly for fun
I play strictly for fun
Arm
I understand the question however I don't have any respect for in game gold or titles - it's a game lol.
At this point in the game I'm doing elite areas (mainly with friends) for the fun of like a slot machine it's fun when u get the big drop out of the end chest. However after I get something like an eblade, bds etc... it doesnt make me feel better and I certainly haven't gained any "status". I just lol a bit, accept some gz, put it on a char/hero/slap it in storage and keep playing. In this way I play for fun.
I think the point in titles is personal accomplishment, and that's not something that is shared. I know some of the newer/poorer players kind of look up to the veterans but this isnt status it's just a desire for themselves.
Status in a videogame=nothing. There is no status. Even in pvp we're talking about titles that can be botted so ;P
At this point in the game I'm doing elite areas (mainly with friends) for the fun of like a slot machine it's fun when u get the big drop out of the end chest. However after I get something like an eblade, bds etc... it doesnt make me feel better and I certainly haven't gained any "status". I just lol a bit, accept some gz, put it on a char/hero/slap it in storage and keep playing. In this way I play for fun.
I think the point in titles is personal accomplishment, and that's not something that is shared. I know some of the newer/poorer players kind of look up to the veterans but this isnt status it's just a desire for themselves.
Status in a videogame=nothing. There is no status. Even in pvp we're talking about titles that can be botted so ;P
Shayne Hawke
I play the festival games pretty seriously, and I feel like I'm in pretty good standing with a group of the highscore-level players for RBR and with some of the sync groups for the team arenas. But I choose to do those because they are fun for me, and it maxes out my fun to know that I'm playing with or against other people that enjoy playing the arenas and have become good at it because of that.
Everything general in the game I pretty much only bother with at this point if it has some entertainment value to me, which rarely happens.
Everything general in the game I pretty much only bother with at this point if it has some entertainment value to me, which rarely happens.
Jinkies
Guild Wars is about showing off and impressing others. Anyone who say's otherwise is wrong.
From your armour and minipets, to your weapons and the trim of the cape you wear, Guild Wars has always been, like most other MMO's, a game of showing off.
People can hide behind all the exuses they want, insulting people with GWAMM because they "have no life" when in reality they don't have the patience or the brains to get it themselves.
Or calling others with in game wealth dupers or botters out of pure jealousy. (stares at all the idiots who stand in Kamadan all day insulting others or arguing with eachother.)
But in the end the people with the higher titles and more in game wealth are either doing something right, or are just plain better than all the people who pretend to not care about shinies or e-fame.
Often times I've found that the more experienced players (EXP meaning high titles and/or wealth) are more educated, have a lower tendency to rage, and are genuinely more fun to hang out with. It's the ones who lie and pretend to be pro (the guys with maybe a few sets of obsi armor and 500-1500e, or the gold cape leecher, or the ones with mediocre pvp titles.. r9/g5 etc as an overall generalization) are the ones that you need to watch out for.
GW Is Srs Business. Don't lie.
From your armour and minipets, to your weapons and the trim of the cape you wear, Guild Wars has always been, like most other MMO's, a game of showing off.
People can hide behind all the exuses they want, insulting people with GWAMM because they "have no life" when in reality they don't have the patience or the brains to get it themselves.
Or calling others with in game wealth dupers or botters out of pure jealousy. (stares at all the idiots who stand in Kamadan all day insulting others or arguing with eachother.)
But in the end the people with the higher titles and more in game wealth are either doing something right, or are just plain better than all the people who pretend to not care about shinies or e-fame.
Often times I've found that the more experienced players (EXP meaning high titles and/or wealth) are more educated, have a lower tendency to rage, and are genuinely more fun to hang out with. It's the ones who lie and pretend to be pro (the guys with maybe a few sets of obsi armor and 500-1500e, or the gold cape leecher, or the ones with mediocre pvp titles.. r9/g5 etc as an overall generalization) are the ones that you need to watch out for.
GW Is Srs Business. Don't lie.
Eragon Zarroc
Used to play and grind for the titles for the status in game. Now it's been a while and everyone has caught up with titles, making it mean less everyday ;-) now i just jump on every now and then for the lolz ;-)
Bobby2
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Guild Wars is about showing off and impressing others. Anyone who say's otherwise is wrong.
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...also, there's better places to show off than any ol' dead game.
Schmerdro
The main reason why I was attracted to GW is because it is more balanced and has a more interesting combat mechanic than any other RPG I've ever played. Sometimes I farm the "shinnies" or I go after titles that I know I could easily get (like Protector or Vanquishing), but I mostly play for the fun of it. I have one GWAMM, 2 other chars with maxed PvE ranks, and 2 other with near-maxed PvE ranks; but I only play them for the experience, to see if "I can do that with this profession and judge how useful I feel in my party." So I guess I'm taking it as more of a mental game than most people would and I do take it serious, as in I like to do my research and be prepared before I start something, but I don't care for the ugly FoW armors nor the ugly, but rare, weapons.
Hollygen
I play for fun, with people I know, and who know me. Any status is earned between friends, and amongst ourselves is no real biggie.
When it comes to status, there are so many different metrics you could apply.
Most titles, expensive armor or weapons, expensive minipets or tonics, player events run, PVP ranking, and so on and so forth
When it comes down to it, if you're looking to excel in one of those metrics, really all the others are a secondary issue. A title hog may not care who has the the most high level minis. A power trader may not be interested in a gold cape.
What I'm getting at that if you're looking to show off, really the majority of players don't care
When it comes to status, there are so many different metrics you could apply.
Most titles, expensive armor or weapons, expensive minipets or tonics, player events run, PVP ranking, and so on and so forth
When it comes down to it, if you're looking to excel in one of those metrics, really all the others are a secondary issue. A title hog may not care who has the the most high level minis. A power trader may not be interested in a gold cape.
What I'm getting at that if you're looking to show off, really the majority of players don't care
Tullzinski
It does not matter as long as you enjoy playing the game.
Ninja Ninja
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I know many players, play for the serious in this game. But, what I wonder is what you guys think of this? I mean, personally I think if all you do in this game is to gain status among other players than maybe games aren't' for you? Especially not if it becomes your life!
I feel like allot of players forget to enjoy the game because they get too caught up in what other players think of them. I'm not talking about people farming titles for God Walking for their HoM. I guess this is mainly in the PvP zone. Sure we've all gotten pissed when that war said he was really good but kept running into that mob. But I mean really serious, so serious you give racist comments and all you do is complain. So whats you guys thoughts around this? Maybe it's okay with a little bit of both? (Serious and non-serious) |
Games are just about everyone's way to spend there free time if there not playing cod and halo or some or console game or mmorpg, being dedicated to one game is not a bad thing.
snaek
for the fun. titles and hard mode completely ruined the game for me because nowadays all my friends ever want to do is farm hm and grind titles. believe it or not, whether you like em or not, titles draws you in. it drew in a lot of my friends and it even drew me in, and i completely utterly despise them. at least nm old school uw/fow gimmicks were more fun then speedclears. especially the book trick, because it was so lulzy you can mostly chit chat with your group the whole way through.
pvp is completely different, and i think its okay to take seriously, i.e. be competitive (but not to the point of raging and being unsportsmanlike, which i've seen quite a bit of).
pvp is completely different, and i think its okay to take seriously, i.e. be competitive (but not to the point of raging and being unsportsmanlike, which i've seen quite a bit of).
Del
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Originally Posted by Jinkies
Guild Wars is about showing off and impressing others. Anyone who say's otherwise is wrong.
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Nekodesu
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Originally Posted by Ninja Ninja
Nothing wrong with a competitive attitude in a competitive game.
Games are just about everyone's way to spend there free time if there not playing cod and halo or some or console game or mmorpg, being dedicated to one game is not a bad thing. |
snaek
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Originally Posted by Del
you can't honestly believe that every single person in this game plays for no other reason but to show off to some people on the internet who they have never, nor will ever meet. and if you honestly believe the whole point to the game is epeen, then you're just downright stupid.
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LoKi Foxfire
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i'm pretty sure that comment was satirical. anet has clearly pulled away from skill>time into a direction of more into epeen>fun. in a sense, anet "dictates" the gameplay, not the playerbase.
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It has all no use i was going for titles i got 35 on my para then ncsoft banned me.
They see even bots where there are none.
And worst is as a player you have no rights at all the close it and say its final.
So its all a waste of time
They see even bots where there are none.
And worst is as a player you have no rights at all the close it and say its final.
So its all a waste of time
Del
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i'm pretty sure that comment was satirical. anet has clearly pulled away from skill>time into a direction of more into epeen>fun. in a sense, anet "dictates" the gameplay, not the playerbase.
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cosyfiep
I play by myself so unless I am trying to impress my computer...I play for the 'fun' of it---actually I play more for the stress release (beating the bunk outa some charr makes you feel better some days!)
If it feels more like work or such I stop playing.
If it feels more like work or such I stop playing.
Jinkies
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Originally Posted by Del
you can't honestly believe that every single person in this game plays for no other reason but to show off to some people on the internet who they have never, nor will ever meet. and if you honestly believe the whole point to the game is epeen, then you're just downright stupid.
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I never claimed that "every single person in this game plays for no other reason but to show off" but merely that it IS what GW is about.
Trying to aruge against that is just plain ignorant
Also as a side note, regardless of whether or not you believed I cheated, I find it very immature and hypocritical that you try to gain e-fame by repetitivly insulting a well known person in GW in various threads here to boost your own e-fame whilst denying that players play for the e-fame at all.
ruk1a
I will only give you my opinion if you're at LEAST R14
nah but I did play for fun until bots ruined it for me.
nah but I did play for fun until bots ruined it for me.
fireflyry
It's an interesting topic that really revolves around basic human psychology.
Some people want a flash car to drive around and show off in, others are happy with a rust bucket as long as it gets them from A to B.
I don't have many goals or aspirations in a game other than to have a good time killing stuff and I also don't want to have to invest huge amounts of time to attain maximum tier power hence why I first bought GW.
In saying there's some great studies around concerning this.I'd recommend checking out Nick Yee's research or hiring a DVD called Second Skin which is highly interesting in this regard.
Some people want a flash car to drive around and show off in, others are happy with a rust bucket as long as it gets them from A to B.
I don't have many goals or aspirations in a game other than to have a good time killing stuff and I also don't want to have to invest huge amounts of time to attain maximum tier power hence why I first bought GW.
In saying there's some great studies around concerning this.I'd recommend checking out Nick Yee's research or hiring a DVD called Second Skin which is highly interesting in this regard.
agrios
Games are supposed to be fun. If they re not, people are doing something wrong.
Kosar The Cruel
I play for pure enjoyment. I can't take this game seriously simply b/c I know my account can be banned at any time.
Not to mention I 'lmao' at those who take this game seriously. Specially all those 'hardcore' gamers.
Not to mention I 'lmao' at those who take this game seriously. Specially all those 'hardcore' gamers.
fireflyry
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Games are supposed to be fun. If they re not, people are doing something wrong.
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A lot of MMO's seem to be little more than cleverly disguised work simulators.
FUN!!!!
Del
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Also as a side note, regardless of whether or not you believed I cheated, I find it very immature and hypocritical that you try to gain e-fame by repetitivly insulting a well known person in GW in various threads here to boost your own e-fame whilst denying that players play for the e-fame at all. |
A11Eur0
I like to put status players in their place. I've had people come up to my warrior with GWAMM showing and start cycling through armors...then I just start tossing up my 11 sets...then they call me noob so I invite them to my complete HOM where I start cycling through my weapon collection...99.9% this gets them to log off or leave and ignore me. Then there's the people I talk to occasionally who talk about how much money they have, or how they've got some super-secret farming build...the builds I tend to just pick apart just over chat without even seeing them. The only thing I've been regularly trumped on is PVP titles...I have gladiator (1), and that's it. I just don't bother with keeping up with gimmick builds in order to build rank/fame. More power to those who have the patience...I just don't. I enjoy PVE, that's why I bought GW.
Pretty much if someone's spouting off, and what they're claiming isn't impressive, let them know why it's not impressive. Put them in their place. If it only gives them a moment's doubt about their so-called "skills", it's worth it IMO.
Pretty much if someone's spouting off, and what they're claiming isn't impressive, let them know why it's not impressive. Put them in their place. If it only gives them a moment's doubt about their so-called "skills", it's worth it IMO.
-Sonata-
I play for fun, for the adventure. I'm a role player. I care more about the evolution of my character and not achievements to showcase. My HoM is all but empty, minus my few mini's, 1 destroyer weapon, and 1 armor set. I don't display any titles under my name. I'm not even close to maxing rep points. I barely have 60K in wealth as I type this. Titles, wealth, and items mean nothing to me here. So I don't bother trying to obtain them as a primary goal. If that's someone else's game, that's fine with me. Just don't expect me to be awe struck.
I log in, resume my stories that myself and a few others have created on our own time, and have a good time doing those things.
I log in, resume my stories that myself and a few others have created on our own time, and have a good time doing those things.
talon994
I don't care about anything but shiny weps. GW has become a chatroom for me and I find myself sitting there and trolling just staring at my xunlai. Back when almost everything had meaning it was serious. Now you have titles meaning nothing, scrubs,nabs,carebears,some more trolls,powertraders etc. GW is going downhill and I'm just glad I got to meet who I got to meet. Dipped into the moments worth remembering.
Oh, and lol @ people thinking they are better then you depending on HA rank. They need a reality check.
Oh, and lol @ people thinking they are better then you depending on HA rank. They need a reality check.
Ariovist Lynxkind
I play for fun. I have no interest in the whole e-peen thing and would rather walk through the world, soaking up the lore.
Also, most of the titles are crap, in my honest opinion. once you get beyond Protector, Guardian, Vanq, Cart and Mastery of the North, most of the rest is pretty much just about who has the most money to consume things or just going out and killing things over again.
But that is just my opinion
Also, most of the titles are crap, in my honest opinion. once you get beyond Protector, Guardian, Vanq, Cart and Mastery of the North, most of the rest is pretty much just about who has the most money to consume things or just going out and killing things over again.
But that is just my opinion
FengShuiDove
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Also, most of the titles are crap, in my honest opinion. once you get beyond Protector, Guardian, Vanq, Cart and Mastery of the North, most of the rest is pretty much just about who has the most money to consume things or just going out and killing things over again.
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In other words, when you say "most titles are crap" and then list the titles you just did, it's entirely contradictory. All that's left is to grind consumable titles and your choice of account-wides, but most people think you max your HoM for highest benefit at r5 with a full hall, which, again, is easy by just playing normally.
And within that lies my opinion. If you play the game fairly normally but keep wanting a challenge and not just to steamroll the early areas over and over, you'll obtain a vast number of titles and decent wealth by just doing what you do. If you use GW as a social networking game and just want to play areas you're familiar with or have done before, then sure, you won't get titles. But most people want to progress in the game anyway, and for the most part, titles are pretty well bundled into game progression.
magao
Definitely for fun. When it's no longer fun, I stop playing for a month or two.
If I cared about status, my main wouldn't still be wearing non-elite Cabal armour ...
If I cared about status, my main wouldn't still be wearing non-elite Cabal armour ...
Jade Zephyr
Fun is the only reason for playing a game.
What is fun for each individual varies, obviously,
but for me a lot of the fun in guild wars died the once Anet abandoned their stance on anti-grind and instead started promoting it.
Everything that I used to enjoy (especially in PvP) went downhill as soon as titles were introduced in the game. Speedclears in FoW and UW has made it pretty much impossible to get a normal pug team going. Overpowered gimmicks and general faceroll templates has dumbed the game down so much, which has also taken away a lot of fun from it.
I play for fun, but you could say I'm serious about it.
Ever since Nightfall (2006) I have been play exclusively 'old school' mode.
I started playing GW in May 2005 and I'm still in 2005 in a lot of ways.
Sure, I am gimping myself, but I am having fun meanwhile and I have never cared about armor/gold or any kind of title. Despite having some pretty good PvP ranks you will never ever see me display them and I've never grinded a title, just kept playing what I think of as fun.
What is fun for each individual varies, obviously,
but for me a lot of the fun in guild wars died the once Anet abandoned their stance on anti-grind and instead started promoting it.
Everything that I used to enjoy (especially in PvP) went downhill as soon as titles were introduced in the game. Speedclears in FoW and UW has made it pretty much impossible to get a normal pug team going. Overpowered gimmicks and general faceroll templates has dumbed the game down so much, which has also taken away a lot of fun from it.
I play for fun, but you could say I'm serious about it.
Ever since Nightfall (2006) I have been play exclusively 'old school' mode.
I started playing GW in May 2005 and I'm still in 2005 in a lot of ways.
Sure, I am gimping myself, but I am having fun meanwhile and I have never cared about armor/gold or any kind of title. Despite having some pretty good PvP ranks you will never ever see me display them and I've never grinded a title, just kept playing what I think of as fun.
Bristlebane
Played for nearly 5 years. Got no maxed titles, only 2 elite armors, no torment weapons, chaos gloves or similar and a handful of gold. I do enjoy the game and I never felt the need to try get all that. I do enjoy good FoW runs (as in 60 minutes relaxed parties, not speed clears) just as much as I did 4-5 years ago.