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PvP Update - June 2nd, 2010
AngelWJedi
Pugs Not Drugs
this was an awesome update 
finally i can ab again, used to love doing it
also, hopefully this will make ha active again
btw, those of you arguing about the glad title thing, take it to this post i posted a while back please, dont want to see this thread evolving into a flame war, especially when the update is so sweet
http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/c...tml?t=10477202
finally i can ab again, used to love doing it
also, hopefully this will make ha active again
btw, those of you arguing about the glad title thing, take it to this post i posted a while back please, dont want to see this thread evolving into a flame war, especially when the update is so sweet
http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/c...tml?t=10477202
Shayne Hawke
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btw, those of you arguing about the glad title thing, take it to this post i posted a while back please, dont want to see this thread evolving into a flame war, especially when the update is so sweet
http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/c...tml?t=10477202 |
On a more general note, it looks like I'm going to go back to playing Minecraft tomorrow. I was generally looking forward to grinding up all of the Z-Coins for one of these envoy weapons, because it gave me an excuse to start playing again, toying around with the seven hero builds, and obtaining survivor on my main though normal gameplay. However, since the coins are tradeable now, I don't feel like farming up something that is going to be very easily purchased. So, I will probably give GW a rest again until the new storyline content is released.
Good luck to everyone who is going to chase after the #1 GvG spot for that emote, since that is now likely to be the most prestigious award for PvP and might actually mean something, instead of trims you can buy easily or titles you can farm.
melissa b
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New account-based PvP quests are available from the Zaishen Recruiter in the Great Temple of Balthazar and all major cities.
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The Titan quests are now available as Hard Mode quests.
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Typing "/guild", "/ladder", or "/champion" in chat will now trigger an emote based on guild ladder ranking.
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Codex Arena will now shift the available skills once per day.
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Zaishen Strongboxes have been added to guild vs. guild, Heroes' Ascent, Random Arena, and Codex Arena.
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Alliance spies have been spotted in Alliance PvP outposts; talking to them will transport you to the opposing outpost.
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Players can now trigger previously earned Zaishen rank emotes by typing "/zaishen #" or "/zrank #" in chat.
Players can now trigger previously earned Hero title emotes by typing "/rank #" or "/fame #" in chat. |
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Alliance PvP formats now reward Imperial faction.
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Zaishen Coins are now tradable items.
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Exchange rates with Zaishen Coin collectors have been changed for several items.
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Jessie Llam now offers new items.
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The Codex Title now awards points for every consecutive win in Codex Arena, starting with the second.
The Gladiator title now awards points for every consecutive win in Random Arena, starting with the second. |
Verene
I rather like the update, even though I'm not big on PvP normally. It gives more of an incentive for non-PvP players to give it a try a bit more. I decided to jump in and do some RA and got a 7 or 8 win streak, which is pretty neat, never managed that before.
Also, trolling people whining about it in GToB is far too much fun.
Also, trolling people whining about it in GToB is far too much fun.
Im in SPAMADAN
I just want a gladiator emote now please !!
macke
Oh, il w8 a lil longer for a 5k cupcake, its to much clicking for me atm, and i am realy hoping for some VQ wildcards in the next update! It's to much stupid and boring titles anyway, Anet is giving full hom in the next few updates, just you wait! Thumbs up for new pixels.
VikingHaag
ok, i was starting to play PvP more actively to get a glad rank..... thx anet now it will take me forever to get a showable pvp title
X-Plosiv
I hope they add some more rewards like stoneboxes, but for some PvE.
Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed RA, but when i entered Codex, already you had to be specific profession, but OK, i changed and did that.
But to enter HA? Nothing except if you are running some special build.
Would be nice if there would be quests where you could get 1 of those?
Make 2 quests per day, and that would satisfy a lot of players I guess.
Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed RA, but when i entered Codex, already you had to be specific profession, but OK, i changed and did that.
But to enter HA? Nothing except if you are running some special build.
Would be nice if there would be quests where you could get 1 of those?
Make 2 quests per day, and that would satisfy a lot of players I guess.
Malchior Devenholm
Why is everyone saying they need strongboxes for PvE?
What are dungeons/elite areas...?
What are dungeons/elite areas...?
ManMadeGod
cool update, but...
Update - Thursday, June 2, 2011
Skill Changes
For more information on these changes, please see the Developer Updates page.
What are the skills changes actually? Developer Updates page doesn't say anything about that.
Update - Thursday, June 2, 2011
Skill Changes
For more information on these changes, please see the Developer Updates page.
What are the skills changes actually? Developer Updates page doesn't say anything about that.
Our Virus
Yup. Now I just make a pvp monk and throw on a couple hex removes and stances and just go ra, no runes no shield sets. Have gotten atleast 5 wins on every single run so far, and alot of respect (after being trolled for one staff set) for being such a good red bar'er. I'm glad pve noons are taking a liking to pvp now
Swingline
One thing I am not happy about is RA. The changes to RA didn't do squat to stop leavers and syncers. With a strongbox at every 5 consecutive wins there is enough reason for people to keep doing these things.
RedDog91
The /aion emote recharge time was removed btw
infinite black wings.
infinite black wings.
Cuilan
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Im not too big on the envoy weapon idea. We don't need more high-end weapons for the rich. If they add new weapon skins, I'd like to see them be affordable for everyone.
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NerfHerder
Nice to see casual PvP getting some love. Any chance of fixing the Carriers from getting stuck?
@FoxBat, I thought the same thing about imperial faction. We'll see. It could be a good incentive for those working on thier Zaishen Rank or looking for PvP rewards to do WoC.
Speaking of WoC, whats up with that?
@FoxBat, I thought the same thing about imperial faction. We'll see. It could be a good incentive for those working on thier Zaishen Rank or looking for PvP rewards to do WoC.
Speaking of WoC, whats up with that?
Horus Moonlight
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You can still get them through questing though, but I agree players who are wealthy have an overwhelming advantage.
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Essence Snow
Does anyone know if the new pvp quests for ra, ca, ha, gvg...will reset daily or are they one shot deals?
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Does anyone know if the new pvp quests for ra, ca, ha, gvg...will reset daily or are they one shot deals?
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Gabriel of Ravn
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Does anyone know if the new pvp quests for ra, ca, ha, gvg...will reset daily or are they one shot deals?
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Along with our many additions that enhance the existing experience and reward PvP players, we want to encourage and guide new players into PvP gametypes. So, if you like the sound of these rewards but don't have a lot of PvP experience, we've added a series of simple quests that send players into the Battle Isles to try their hand at the various arenas. These quests also give a taste of the new Zaishen Strongbox rewards in this update and can each be completed once per account. Players can start these quests by speaking with Zenjal [Zaishen Recruiter] in the Great Temple of Balthazar or any port city.
Del
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I hope they add some more rewards like stoneboxes, but for some PvE.
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NerfHerder
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Does anyone know if the new pvp quests for ra, ca, ha, gvg...will reset daily or are they one shot deals?
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Essence Snow
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From the dev notes
Along with our many additions that enhance the existing experience and reward PvP players, we want to encourage and guide new players into PvP gametypes. So, if you like the sound of these rewards but don't have a lot of PvP experience, we've added a series of simple quests that send players into the Battle Isles to try their hand at the various arenas. These quests also give a taste of the new Zaishen Strongbox rewards in this update and can each be completed once per account. Players can start these quests by speaking with Zenjal [Zaishen Recruiter] in the Great Temple of Balthazar or any port city. |
Tbh the quests were the only reason I and most of my guild pvp'd today...I am sure there are a very large amount of ppl in the same boat and as such I would expect in new influx to pvp to drop off as ppl complete the "1 time only quests".
If they made them at least reset weekly I am sure it would keep a healthy amount of ppl in the formats.
Gabriel of Ravn
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Well that stinks... I guess I'm done pvping again...although it was sorta fun running after the monk in HA yelling ""I've never played this b4!" as I pesterd the crap out of him as he raged calling me every name in the book....lol
Tbh the quests were the only reason I and most of my guild pvp'd today...I am sure there are a very large amount of ppl in the same boat and as such I would expect in new influx to pvp to drop off as ppl complete the "1 time only quests". If they made them at least reset weekly I am sure it would keep a healthy amount of ppl in the formats. |
coil
cool thanks stumme
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actually, GW is starting to remind me of Global Agenda...gz stumme & co.
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actually, GW is starting to remind me of Global Agenda...gz stumme & co.
Ramei Arashi
You would have to be crazy to do The Last Day Dawns in HM.
Chthon
Seems RA points were rejiggered. FOund myself R3 Glad suddenly. Now I don't have to mess with it for HoM. Like this update.
StormX
woah wooah this is major but a few things occurred to me
1) if you can convert kurz to luxon faction, isn't everyone going to jump ship from luxon FA to kurz? cause I sure would. And everyone from kurz JQ will change to Lux causing longer wait times.
2) are these new weapons displayable in HoM otherwise I dont see the point of farming for them
ok going to check it out now
1) if you can convert kurz to luxon faction, isn't everyone going to jump ship from luxon FA to kurz? cause I sure would. And everyone from kurz JQ will change to Lux causing longer wait times.
2) are these new weapons displayable in HoM otherwise I dont see the point of farming for them
ok going to check it out now
Verene
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FA has bigger problems and I don't think this is going to help it much, which is unfortunate because I do like it a lot.
Jeydra
I like the update, looking forward to playing PvP.
Shayne Hawke
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FoxBat
The logic of lowering consecutives required for arena titles, and then adding a big cash reward for 5 consecs, escapes me.
Swingline
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The logic of lowering consecutives required for arena titles, and then adding a big cash reward for 5 consecs, escapes me.
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Also I don't get the new gold Envoy staffs having 10% HCT instead of 20% HSR as the inherent but this is probably a bug though.
lemming
Not sure how this slipped past.
HA rank emotes are meaningless because:
1. The quality of play in HA is far lower than that of even mid-tier GvG.
2. HA rewards straight-up time investment. Grinding GvG ladder cannot be the exclusive fashion in which one obtains rating - after a certain point, it becomes nearly useless. Sustained excellence in ATs/mATs is required.
3. HA titles aren't exclusive. At all. The idea that only a handful of people in the world are going to legitimately have access to the rank 1 guild emote is kind of a cool one.
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1. The quality of play in HA is far lower than that of even mid-tier GvG.
2. HA rewards straight-up time investment. Grinding GvG ladder cannot be the exclusive fashion in which one obtains rating - after a certain point, it becomes nearly useless. Sustained excellence in ATs/mATs is required.
3. HA titles aren't exclusive. At all. The idea that only a handful of people in the world are going to legitimately have access to the rank 1 guild emote is kind of a cool one.
Shadowkiller Seth
zwei2stein
I wonder why PvP "intro" quests reward XP instead of Balth faction ...
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Ranger Jaap
i like the gladiator change, makes syncing less usefull and gives new players a better chance at obtaining gladiator points.
Del
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i like the gladiator change, makes syncing less usefull and gives new players a better chance at obtaining gladiator points.
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Ranger Jaap
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It doesn't make syncing any less useful, it just makes it yield more points. And the addition of the strongboxes makes syncing profitable as well.
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