I'm starting to get intolerant of America almost never having favor, and I'm highly considering moving to Europe permeneantly (Only one region change left). UW and FoW are the only things that keep me still playing this game anymore. Before I move, I have two questions for you Euros.
1. How populated are your English districts?
2. How friendly are your people?
Thanks for your input, and sorry if this is the wrong forum.
Question for Euro players
DV Morpheus
Killmur
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Uh I am sorry but I have seen my own home country get favor several times over. Time to step away from the drugs man!
Uh I am sorry but I have seen my own home country get favor several times over. Time to step away from the drugs man!
DV Morpheus
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DFrost
I've been on both Euro and U.S. servers. On Euro there are almost always plenty of people in the bigger outposts. But if you want to do some less popular missions in the middle of the night (which, thanks to timezones, might be middle of the day for you), prepare to take henchies quite often. During my stay I found U.S. servers to have a lot more players.
As for the friendliness, it's impossible to say really. There are always rotten apples in every basket. Based on my personal experiences, PUGs have been generally more polite and friendly on Euro, but on the other hand I've encountered more sudden ragequitters on Euro too. Also, there seem to be a lot more runners on U.S. servers than Euro.
As for the friendliness, it's impossible to say really. There are always rotten apples in every basket. Based on my personal experiences, PUGs have been generally more polite and friendly on Euro, but on the other hand I've encountered more sudden ragequitters on Euro too. Also, there seem to be a lot more runners on U.S. servers than Euro.
jules
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I'm starting to get intolerant of America almost never having favor, and I'm highly considering moving to Europe permeneantly (Only one region change left). UW and FoW are the only things that keep me still playing this game anymore. Before I move, I have two questions for you Euros.
1. How populated are your English districts? 2. How friendly are your people? Thanks for your input, and sorry if this is the wrong forum. |
Last time I checked, ToA was pretty populated. I haven't done FOW/UW in a while, so someone else will have to comment on how easy it is to form a PUG there. The only PvE I do these days is TOPK runs when I'm bored of PvP, and it's usually quite easy to form a PUG there.
I've never been on the US servers, so I can't compare how friendly people are. I must say we do have our share of griefers and leavers but it's not a significant issue. Most players are nice enough.
I'd seriously consider not changing servers considering that it is your last change. There have been a few posts about players needing one last switch to move back to their home servers and not having any moves left. Also America might start to dominate again once Factions is released; you never know.
ap47
Never had any problems finding groups for UW/FoW even though i usually play pretty late at night, so you shouldn't have to worry about that.
And I guess the people are pretty much the same anywhere...
And I guess the people are pretty much the same anywhere...
Malice Black
the euro districts are alot smaller
maybe 6-7 asaclon districts compared to 16+ on american servers
even tho euro has favor alot not many ppl go to uw/fow compared to US
euro might have 5 districts open compared to US 8-10
there is less PvP elitest assholes in euro tho
LA is still packed with ppl selling shit
maybe 6-7 asaclon districts compared to 16+ on american servers
even tho euro has favor alot not many ppl go to uw/fow compared to US
euro might have 5 districts open compared to US 8-10
there is less PvP elitest assholes in euro tho
LA is still packed with ppl selling shit
storm of daeth
i tried out euro servers for a few weeks didnt like it much not alot of poeple like i went to dist 1 lions and there was maybe 30 people personally i like american most
Numa Pompilius
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Gonzo
Most people are on the English districts, from what I hear the friendlyness lies higher on euro server then on American server, however I intend to do a little server hop one day to see how bad (or not bad) it really is on the AM server.
Echo Ecko x
So you can actually make a server change, from US to Uk, and thats different from going from US to international?
Gonzo
Your home districts will be different.
And if you go from us to eu you will be able to enter fow and uw more (at the moment).
And if you go from us to eu you will be able to enter fow and uw more (at the moment).
Elisa
Wow can't anyone remember that for the first 7 months of the release, only US ever had favour? Europe's been (luckily) getting her share of favour quite a lot now, though.
Anyway, it's always populated, don't worry. Even at the lowest populated hours, there'll still be thousands on, and enough to fill atleast one or two districts of any outpost. At peak hours you'll probably see 10 or so Droknar's districts and more or less the same for Lion's Arch.
About friendliness, I've spoken to several Americans who made the jump and who were astounded by how friendly the Euro servers were compared to the US server, more mature in their opinion. I cannot, however, comment on that, as I've never been on the US servers.
It's still a decision you have to make, and seeing as it's your last switch, I can't really help you with it. All I can say is, you'll have absolutely no trouble at all finding a party for FoW or UW when you want to go. The place is literally packed every time we have favour.
Still, the choice is yours... good luck! ^^
PS. You can always e-mail A-net support when you want to switch back and they're re-locate you to your home districts (American dis.)
Anyway, it's always populated, don't worry. Even at the lowest populated hours, there'll still be thousands on, and enough to fill atleast one or two districts of any outpost. At peak hours you'll probably see 10 or so Droknar's districts and more or less the same for Lion's Arch.
About friendliness, I've spoken to several Americans who made the jump and who were astounded by how friendly the Euro servers were compared to the US server, more mature in their opinion. I cannot, however, comment on that, as I've never been on the US servers.
It's still a decision you have to make, and seeing as it's your last switch, I can't really help you with it. All I can say is, you'll have absolutely no trouble at all finding a party for FoW or UW when you want to go. The place is literally packed every time we have favour.
Still, the choice is yours... good luck! ^^
PS. You can always e-mail A-net support when you want to switch back and they're re-locate you to your home districts (American dis.)
Gonzo
I think Anet has a policy to generally not switch anybody back after they used the five server hops.
Rayinzar
The only time I've ever come across rude remarks/associates was when I was hanging around in TOA and America had favour.
Depending on the time of day though, smaller areas can be fairly deserted. Main zones are generally bursting at the seams. Never been on the American side to compare
And never been in a horrible pickup yet either, though admittedly I'm only at Aurora's Glade place or some such.
It's impossible to sell anything though, yet I fear that's just me. Bleh
Depending on the time of day though, smaller areas can be fairly deserted. Main zones are generally bursting at the seams. Never been on the American side to compare
And never been in a horrible pickup yet either, though admittedly I'm only at Aurora's Glade place or some such.
It's impossible to sell anything though, yet I fear that's just me. Bleh
Mister Muhkuh
i got to say i like europe 
but u should only switch to another area, if u have friends there, or maybe a guild, so u have some1 to help u if u need help, or want to go to fow or uw with guildies.
but u should only switch to another area, if u have friends there, or maybe a guild, so u have some1 to help u if u need help, or want to go to fow or uw with guildies.
fiery
Remember now the input here is just 1% of the whole europe server. So, the information here may be one sideded or maybe not.
megalomaniac_mutant
Come to Europe, my padawan! We have coockies!!
Don Zardeone
At one point, america always had favour so the euros went to america. Now europe has favour and...
I've seen this before in different games.
Getting a balance between 2 nations, towns, teams, factions or continents = impossible.
I would suggest staying in America, getting a team together and pwn those Euros (including me -_-) so you get the favour instead.
I've seen this before in different games.
Getting a balance between 2 nations, towns, teams, factions or continents = impossible.
I would suggest staying in America, getting a team together and pwn those Euros (including me -_-) so you get the favour instead.
Moa Bird Cultist
If you moved to our servers you'd have to put up with me, for a start
Aside from that, I'd say it's best to stick with friends. Other than that, it's very hard to find talkative people in gw at the moment, due to the mass farming that is going on in the lead up to factions - ie, before people start bashing, people are all too busy to talk.
My advice, if you want to change now, you should. Things will be completely different when Factions hits the shops in 3 weeks time. I for one, will be travelling to Cantha with my existing 3 characters, (hopefully I'll ascend my 2nd AC W/E by then too and with any luck, get a ways to ascending my N/R as well. for the time being, I'll just have to make do with E/W, W/R and Mo/Me for now.
My only further thing to add, is if you enjoy book trick farming, there seems to be a significant lack of (FoW, anyway,) Warriors who understand the concept, which as a squishie smiter, can be rather irritating
Aside from that, I'd say it's best to stick with friends. Other than that, it's very hard to find talkative people in gw at the moment, due to the mass farming that is going on in the lead up to factions - ie, before people start bashing, people are all too busy to talk.
My advice, if you want to change now, you should. Things will be completely different when Factions hits the shops in 3 weeks time. I for one, will be travelling to Cantha with my existing 3 characters, (hopefully I'll ascend my 2nd AC W/E by then too and with any luck, get a ways to ascending my N/R as well. for the time being, I'll just have to make do with E/W, W/R and Mo/Me for now.
My only further thing to add, is if you enjoy book trick farming, there seems to be a significant lack of (FoW, anyway,) Warriors who understand the concept, which as a squishie smiter, can be rather irritating
Evilsod
Having never been to the US servers i can't really compare, but theres plenty of people online in our servers. I can't see why you would want 16+ ascalon districts, 5ish English Districts is fine for me.
We still have our fair share of elitist morons and leavers. Spent a funny hour argueing with someone over Whisper because they left our B/P FoW group after calling us all noobs (the odd thing is we went on to do quite well after he left), turned out he thought he was God because his guild was highly ranked and he was rank 5. Seriously that guy made my day
Another was a monk who had been rushing in first for most the trip then decided to leave because he hadn't gotten any shards yet at the forge even though the drops we're been fairly balanced. To be honest, i have done that ONCE and can you blame me, i spent an hour bonding (the most boring job ever) and every single shard dropped went to the same necro.
Moa Bird is very right though, there is a huge lack of warriors that understand the concept of been a punching bag in FoW and also a few monks that don't seem to understand bonding... There does seem to be a lot of call recently for 4-6man teams in FoW.
We still have our fair share of elitist morons and leavers. Spent a funny hour argueing with someone over Whisper because they left our B/P FoW group after calling us all noobs (the odd thing is we went on to do quite well after he left), turned out he thought he was God because his guild was highly ranked and he was rank 5. Seriously that guy made my day
Another was a monk who had been rushing in first for most the trip then decided to leave because he hadn't gotten any shards yet at the forge even though the drops we're been fairly balanced. To be honest, i have done that ONCE and can you blame me, i spent an hour bonding (the most boring job ever) and every single shard dropped went to the same necro.
Moa Bird is very right though, there is a huge lack of warriors that understand the concept of been a punching bag in FoW and also a few monks that don't seem to understand bonding... There does seem to be a lot of call recently for 4-6man teams in FoW.
Peewee
Districts are full enough, players are friendly enough (mostly) and rage quitting is no bigger issue than it is in any other district. The only difference really is us Europeans kick HoH arse :P. That and all the decent American Players seem to migrate to Euro districts.
Killmur
Yea last night I temp-switched to Euro to help a friend out with one of her characters on her secondary account. Needless to say I was using my Ele and the mission was the dreaded Thirsty. It was a awesome and very fun group and we managed to get through the mission without any problems at all. There where 2-3 deaths in the group but no leavers or ragequiters at all.
Haggard
Some slight problems with people who have an incredibly bad grasp of english, but then again I'm terrible at foreign languages too. And Scandinavians/Dutch are so friendly!
AxeMe
I enjoy the European servers. I have two accounts - one American, one European - which makes things a lot nicer as far as the FOW.
I've been lucky - as far as friendly players - on both sides of the Atlantic.
I've been lucky - as far as friendly players - on both sides of the Atlantic.
Killmur
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I enjoy the European servers. I have two accounts - one American, one European - which makes things a lot nicer as far as the FOW.
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Evilsod
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Yea last night I temp-switched to Euro to help a friend out with one of her characters on her secondary account. Needless to say I was using my Ele and the mission was the dreaded Thirsty. It was a awesome and very fun group and we managed to get through the mission without any problems at all. There where 2-3 deaths in the group but no leavers or ragequiters at all.
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So far though my best group for it did the entire 3rd area in under 4minutes, that was an amusing trip.
R_Frost
i have 2 accounts and have been pondering switching my 2nd account to the europe server as soon as i get my 2nd monk to LVL 20. my main account is 2 missions away from having 4 characters done with all missions and a few elites away from having full skill unlock on all the primary professions, i have a W, R, Me and Mo primaries on my main account. i have recently been interested in getting serious about doing stuff in FOW and UW but america never seems to have favor when im availible to play, europe usually is holding favor. ive also thought maybe it was time to explore PVP but being unranked makes it hard to get in a group and i can find better things to do then spam LFG for an hour in hopes someone will finally let me in. so i figured maybe moving my N, E and 2nd Mo to europe would give me the best chance to get good in FOW and UW.
TurinPT
the only problem is the occasional eastern european who has no idea how to play the game and keeps spamming the only english word he knows: 'bonus'.