GW2 is shaping up well, but the particle effects are totally ridiculous and detract from instead of enhancing the combat. I'm a WvWvW guy and in its current state, even with the built in option to lower them, WvW mass combat is going to be a total mess of particle soup.
TB one of the press reviewers on GW2 betas has stated in his most recent video that the particle effects are being dealt with before launch, that they know they are a problem.
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TB one of the press reviewers on GW2 betas has stated in his most recent video that the particle effects are being dealt with before launch, that they know they are a problem.
I agree with the OP. I also think names + health bars on everyone adds to the christmas lights problem.
This video from the most recent beta weekend really highlights the problem:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=yMTrsXsb0B4
Turning me off the game big time. Hopefully the devs fix