To any and all remaining GW Players

jayson

jayson

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: May 2007

It's become impossible to get certain areas mapped in Factions because of the age of the game and the lack of new players. Finding enough people to get into Fort Aspenwood is like winning the lottery. Getting a player who's doing "Mayhem in the Market" is also just as hard. The worst part is that Anet has left GW in it's current state and has done nothing to address these issues for players even knowing well ahead that these problems were inevitable.

So I'm asking any players that are interested in creating a player list to help each other out with this kind of stuff. Not only that but we can get together to help each other with missions like Eternal Grove and do vanquishes and any other thing that needs to be done. If you're interested, post here and we can see how many of us are willing to help out.

Schmerdro

Schmerdro

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Apr 2006

Canada

N/

Um yeah, that's what the entire PUGs and Grouping forum is for.

jayson

jayson

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: May 2007

Um yeah, have you looked at those threads recently? Checked the dates on them? How about the services offered or seeking services? With the dwindling population of the game and most players using heros, cooperation is at an all time low... if at all. It's precisely the point why I posted in Riverside so more players who still frequent this site could see it.

Bristlebane

Bristlebane

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Jan 2008

Mo/

I left numerous of primary quests open that allows me to taxi/ferry people:
Time is Nigh, Chaos in Kryta, Sunspears in Elona, Mayhem in the Market, Closer to the Stars, and many more.
I sometimes use this to help people get their Level 7 Obby Twinks
If anyone need help then PM me and we can work something out.

jayson

jayson

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: May 2007

I could definately use help with Mayhem in the Market. This is the kind of stuff I'm talking about. The other threads are dead and most people look at Riverside for any new info. Because of the low numbers I don't see how this could hurt to post here.

Bristlebane

Bristlebane

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Jan 2008

Mo/

PM me and I'll run you for tips. I got most of the quest steps prepped so it will be fairly quick run from Marketplace.

Razer.blue

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Aug 2009

[King]

Quote:
Originally Posted by jayson View Post
It's become impossible to get certain areas mapped in Factions because of the age of the game and the lack of new players. Finding enough people to get into Fort Aspenwood is like winning the lottery. Getting a player who's doing "Mayhem in the Market" is also just as hard. The worst part is that Anet has left GW in it's current state and has done nothing to address these issues for players even knowing well ahead that these problems were inevitable.

So I'm asking any players that are interested in creating a player list to help each other out with this kind of stuff. Not only that but we can get together to help each other with missions like Eternal Grove and do vanquishes and any other thing that needs to be done. If you're interested, post here and we can see how many of us are willing to help out.

The problem is NCSoft not caring about the game anymore. Already discussed it briefly in another topic but they should make PvP as well as large parts of PvE free to play or another creative idea instead of letting the game rot. GW is unique, they shouldn't let it die like this.

jayson

jayson

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: May 2007

Quote:
Originally Posted by Razer.blue View Post
The problem is NCSoft not caring about the game anymore. Already discussed it briefly in another topic but they should make PvP as well as large parts of PvE free to play or another creative idea instead of letting the game rot. GW is unique, they shouldn't let it die like this.
Yeah unfortunately, I have to agree with you about the care this game is currently given. And the free sections is definately a cool idea. Would keep portions of the game populated.

I ride my Pokemon

Academy Page

Join Date: Jul 2008

W/A

I really REALLY want to go back to the game (I sold my ACC to a friend of mine that kept playing until 2010 dunno what happened to him) but the lack of people playing makes me avoid doing that since i'm just going to "suffer" trying to search people to do everything all over again (speedruns, all challenge and tittles, etc). I stopped playing because i was studying for bars exam. But damn, how i miss this game. Unbelievable that ArenaNet is such as prick about supporting the game. Like a said if they had launched expansions the game would normally "live" as time goes by.

There is a whole neglected market and no Business Intelligence in the gaming industry to see that.

Linksys

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Apr 2006

There was a time when it was easy to find people for things like Mayhem in the Marketplace and Fort Aspenwood. And it lasted a very long time. Now it's been a while since it was like that. As great as it would be to bring things back to being active, we can't expect people to go out of their way to do this if it's gonna be a burden on their time. Things simply move on.

Iceblue

Iceblue

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Jun 2010

W/

We also discussed creating two alliances (one luxon one kurzic) so that we can consolidate the player base.... and move everyone over to embark beach instead of spamadan.... but unless we get someone organized and who is willing to put the work in, it aint going to happen.

jayson

jayson

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: May 2007

Quote:
Originally Posted by Linksys View Post
There was a time when it was easy to find people for things like Mayhem in the Marketplace and Fort Aspenwood. And it lasted a very long time. Now it's been a while since it was like that. As great as it would be to bring things back to being active, we can't expect people to go out of their way to do this if it's gonna be a burden on their time. Things simply move on.
Bringing things back to "active" isn't realisticly going to happen. This group of people would be just a way to fill temporary gaps where the game fails to fill the rolls with heros. If at anytime someone would need me to log in to help out, I'd be more then happy to.

Bristlebane

Bristlebane

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Jan 2008

Mo/

Thanks for the tip jayson, glad the run went smooth. I had my doubts after been away from game for a long time

jayson

jayson

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: May 2007

The help was definately appreciated. Hopefully I can return the favor to you or to anyone else.

projectmercy

Academy Page

Join Date: Apr 2012

I agree on the mapping challenges, but there's no longer any missions you can't solo. I've done everything in the game so far except the Underworld, solo, including VQing Cantha and Elona. I still might be able to do the underworld with cons and a different build, I just haven't really tried yet.

I know I haven't been in Kamadan when anyone's asked to try to go queue Fort Aspenwood for mapping, I know I would have helped.

I do agree the game is struggling, there are a few things that could help. I also like the idea of consolidating all the guilds into one alliance on each side, but the PvE side of the game is definitely not unplayable just yet.

I'm not guilded, but I guess I would imagine if you joined one of the few active guilds, you could probably convince some people to come help you. It doesn't take that many people to get those queues to pop.

Divineshadows

Divineshadows

No power in the verse

Join Date: Sep 2005

San Francisco, CA

Quote:
Originally Posted by jayson View Post
So I'm asking any players that are interested in creating a player list to help each other out with this kind of stuff. Not only that but we can get together to help each other with missions like Eternal Grove and do vanquishes and any other thing that needs to be done. If you're interested, post here and we can see how many of us are willing to help out.
I'm interested in doing Gate of Madness with a group of other players. Also interested in doing Eternal Grove anytime after the next time it becomes available again (in mid to late February) for Zaishen Mission quest.

Update: I completed Gate of Madness easily using 7 heroes given the documented AI bug with respect to the bonus [A]http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Gate_of_madness[/A] -- If anyone else has difficulty interpreting what is documented at that link, then I can help interpret.

Update: Eternal Grove will next show up Zaishen Mission on 2/18, so I'll be looking to do it that day. My IGN is His Divineshadows. What time would work for other people interested in doing it with me?

jayson

jayson

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: May 2007

Quote:
Originally Posted by Divineshadows View Post
I'm interested in doing Gate of Madness with a group of other players. Also interested in doing Eternal Grove anytime after the next time it becomes available again (in mid to late February) for Zaishen Mission quest.
You can count me in. Just PM me the time and Date and your IGN.

DreamRunner

DreamRunner

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Nov 2006

W/

Sure, I can help anyone out.

IGN Alex dreamfire

Uzur9

Academy Page

Join Date: Nov 2011

Cali

W/Rt

U can add me - atm Im workin on Vanq. Cantha

IGN: Caromon Langor

jayson

jayson

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: May 2007

Anyone up for doing Abbadons Mouth HM?

Divineshadows

Divineshadows

No power in the verse

Join Date: Sep 2005

San Francisco, CA

Quote:
Originally Posted by Divineshadows
Update: Eternal Grove will next show up Zaishen Mission on 2/18, so I'll be looking to do it that day. My IGN is His Divineshadows. What time would work for other people interested in doing it with me?
The Zaishen Mission date on Eternal Grove is fast approaching. My hope is to coordinate at least 1-3 other players (in order to run a split strategy) who are interested in joining me and then fill any gaps using heroes. I'd like players interested in joining me to post the following information:

1. Completion status of Eternal Grove hard mode: Already completed on desired character / Still need on desired character
2. Primary profession of desired character
3. Available secondary professions of desired character (only include those with a decent number of skills unlocked).
4. Planned build to use for mission. Please see http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/The_E...ecommendations for reference when determining a build for your character that would help contribute.
5. Date/times available to do mission w/ timezone.
6. Availability of well designed heroes. State hero's primary profession and build.

Example:

1. Still need
2. Monk
3. Ritualist
4. 12 restoration / 12 channeling. Signet of Spirits {E}, Vampirism, Spirit Siphon, Life, Recuperation, Recovery, Protective was Kaolai, Mend Body and Soul

5. Hopefully, one of the following times will line up with other players
2/18 4-7 PM Pacific Standard Time (GMT -8)
2/19 6-7, 8-10 PM PST
2/20 6-7, 9-10 PM PST
2/21 6-7, 8-10 PM PST
2/22 6-7, 8-10 PM PST
2/23 9:30-11:30 AM PST

6. I have 3 domination Esurge/Cry/Mistrust mesmers. Also have a N/Rt BIP restoration healer w/ strip enchantment and a Rt/Me with Soul Twisting/Displacement/Shelter/Shadowsong/Sig Clumsy

Cuilan

Cuilan

Forge Runner

Join Date: Mar 2008

Me/

I generally do that particular ZM a couple times for daily coins, but I could do it on all my characters if people really want or need it. PM me for my IGN.

Some of those hours are a bit late for me.

jayson

jayson

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: May 2007

You can count me in for any help I can give.

fireflyry

fireflyry

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Jan 2007

New Zealand

A/D

Quote:
Originally Posted by jayson View Post
The worst part is that Anet has left GW in it's current state and has done nothing to address these issues for players even knowing well ahead that these problems were inevitable.
Pretty sure 7 heroes was specifically implemented to solve the majority, by no means all, of these under-population issues.Stating Anet has done nothing at all is a tad exaggerated.

It's been an online RPG that is played by most like an offline RPG for a few years now.These complaints are really crying wolf at a time when very few care.

There is no ultimate cure, it's just a slow decent until they pull the plug.The only responsibility Anet has for this is really offering little to no incentive to team up compared to not.Adding the grind and "c-space=win" heroes really was the nail in the coffin imo.

In saying at least your being proactive. I've found joining new guilds can help but more than anything utilizing GW2 as a means to meet old GW1 players and team up has by far been my most successful experience.

Many GW2 guilds organize regular times and events where they jump back into GW1.

I'd suggest this as the best avenue to meet players, specifically for targeting goals where other players are still preferable to a easymode hero team.

Good luck in game

cosyfiep

cosyfiep

are we there yet?

Join Date: Dec 2005

in a land far far away

guild? I am supposed to have a guild?

Rt/

I have a bunch of characters that could help out (I dont look up builds, but I have done the mission many times with sucess with the builds I have).
Let me know what you need. (the later times work better for me any of those days, I just need to know so I can plan accordingly).
send me a pm and we can work something out

jayson

jayson

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: May 2007

Quote:
Originally Posted by fireflyry View Post
Pretty sure 7 heroes was specifically implemented to solve the majority, by no means all, of these under-population issues.Stating Anet has done nothing at all is a tad exaggerated.
Heros can't fill the role of players for Fort Aspenwood or Jade Quarry. It's not exaggerated when people play missions like Eternal Grove, Moddock Crevice or Dzagonur Bastion in Hm with heros and have to manage them. Real players are what people would rather have in these cases. Steps would need to be taken to adjust the game in certain areas to make it a little hero friendlier.

As for using GW2, I have no interest in that game. I knew long before it's release that it wasn't the game for me.

I'm unsure of the reason for your post other then promoting GW2? As it has nothing to do with helping or offering your service...

Divineshadows

Divineshadows

No power in the verse

Join Date: Sep 2005

San Francisco, CA

Quote:
Originally Posted by Divineshadows
2/18 4-7 PM Pacific Standard Time (GMT -8)
So I have coordinated with jayson and Cuilan in game and we agreed to meet in Eternal Grove at 4 Pacific / 7 Eastern on 2/18. I'll be on the stated Monk build full of Ritualist skills (since ritualist has better skills). jayson will be on Ranger with Pain Inverter. Cuilan will be on Elementalist likely with a Fire Magic build.

We'll be looking for other players to join us either via this thread or directly in the Eternal Grove pre-mission district.

cosy - your bringing a MM would really help out. Does the 4 Pacific / 7 Eastern on 2/18 time work for you as well? (cosy yes to both)

cosyfiep

cosyfiep

are we there yet?

Join Date: Dec 2005

in a land far far away

guild? I am supposed to have a guild?

Rt/

I have a mm or ss who could join, or a mez ....what other builds do you want (I dont have warrior, sin, or dervish)?

Black Metal

Black Metal

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Jan 2009

N/

I can help this weekend, I'll check in this thread and see when the agreed upon times are. I can run any class any build and know all the missions.

Cuilan

Cuilan

Forge Runner

Join Date: Mar 2008

Me/

Quote:
Originally Posted by Black Metal View Post
I can run any class any build
I expect you to use Frenzy if you go melee and I'm heals.

Lord Asakurra

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Aug 2008

Spokane, Washington

Mo/

I missed the co-op part of the game and would like to see it restored if others are interested!

Cuilan

Cuilan

Forge Runner

Join Date: Mar 2008

Me/

Everyone can do their part in Twitter, friends, blogs, fansites, etc.

Brazilian

Brazilian

Academy Page

Join Date: Apr 2008

W/P

Anyone willing to do UW with a warrior? I feel like a pariah in Temple of Ages...

Black Metal

Black Metal

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Jan 2009

N/

4 pm pacific it is

I'd like to get a few characters through this so I'll be down for a few rounds

jayson

jayson

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: May 2007

Look for the group starting. Two of us are already there.

cosyfiep

cosyfiep

are we there yet?

Join Date: Dec 2005

in a land far far away

guild? I am supposed to have a guild?

Rt/

I am there as well.. on my mm

jayson

jayson

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: May 2007

It was nice to meet some of you ingame and I hope to see you all again.

cosyfiep

cosyfiep

are we there yet?

Join Date: Dec 2005

in a land far far away

guild? I am supposed to have a guild?

Rt/

yeah, that was a blast!!
would love to do it again

Divineshadows

Divineshadows

No power in the verse

Join Date: Sep 2005

San Francisco, CA

Quote:
Originally Posted by cosyfiep View Post
yeah, that was a blast!!
would love to do it again
I agree. Some of the most fun I've ever had in PvE. I honestly don't know how we held it together each of those 2 times and managed to get Master's reward both times.

Was it?
A) Duct tape & chicken wire.
B) PFM - where the P is for Pure and M is Magic. I'll leave the F as an exercise to the reader.

jayson

jayson

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: May 2007

Anyone online feel like doing slavers? I'm only doing it in NM atm. If you do, just message me ingame