Is the expansion worth it?

GeezerGamer

Yes or No assumes you've purchased the expansion.

Ramlach

I have only spent 3-4 hours with it, but having a blast. To me anyway definitely worth the price of admission  

TheDarkrayne

If you never liked GW2.. then you still won't. If you did then it's simply more of the same but better. The main problem with the expansion is that you don't get the full brunt of it until level 80. Advice to new people, play for free until you know whether or not the game is for you.

Akulas

It has story and unlocking masteries. I think the new zone is annoying but gives you something to achieve which is what the game is really about.

GeezerGamer

So far, it looks like people have the same idea. 

Wait and see. 

bcbully

GeezerGamer said:

So far, it looks like people have the same idea. 

Wait and see. 

I have no intention of buying, but you know me, I read all forums. The GW2 forums are just about popcorn worthy atm. 

check out this one
https://forum-en.guildwars2.com/forum/game/gw2/Not-liking-the-new-zones-and-mastery-system

azurrei

I highly recommend using a wait and see approach - as had been said above - way more annoyances than it is worth at the moment...

Gaia_Hunter

The story has improved leaps and bounds.
The areas design is mind blowing.
Tons of small improvements.

If you were enjoying the game before the expansion, the expansion content is an upgrade.
The only bit I didn't enjoy is the Desert borderlands, but I haven't spent significant time in WvW.

AshfordThunder

I'm loving it, one of the best experience I had in video games.

Gaia_Hunter

bcbully said:

GeezerGamer said:

So far, it looks like people have the same idea. 

Wait and see. 

I have no intention of buying, but you know me, I read all forums. The GW2 forums are just about popcorn worthy atm. 

check out this one
https://forum-en.guildwars2.com/forum/game/gw2/Not-liking-the-new-zones-and-mastery-system

It is a shame half of the people in that 10 posts thread does not realize that masteries are account wide.

bcbully

Gaia_Hunter said:

bcbully said:

GeezerGamer said:

So far, it looks like people have the same idea. 

Wait and see. 

I have no intention of buying, but you know me, I read all forums. The GW2 forums are just about popcorn worthy atm. 

check out this one
https://forum-en.guildwars2.com/forum/game/gw2/Not-liking-the-new-zones-and-mastery-system

It is a shame half of the people in that 10 posts thread does not realize that masteries are account wide.

Let's be far now there is a entire forum talking about the same things.
https://forum-en.guildwars2.com/forum/game/hot

Scorchien

No.. its a "HoT" mess

Gaia_Hunter

bcbully said:

Gaia_Hunter said:

bcbully said:

GeezerGamer said:

So far, it looks like people have the same idea. 

Wait and see. 

I have no intention of buying, but you know me, I read all forums. The GW2 forums are just about popcorn worthy atm. 

check out this one
https://forum-en.guildwars2.com/forum/game/gw2/Not-liking-the-new-zones-and-mastery-system

It is a shame half of the people in that 10 posts thread does not realize that masteries are account wide.

Let's be far now there is a entire forum talking about the same things.
https://forum-en.guildwars2.com/forum/game/hot

Mostly about:
1) Not easy.
2) Takes time (The expansion is out for 24+ hours and no claims of beating it).
3) Might require grouping.
4) Apparently people want character progression but only in the instantaneous form.
5) You have to play it.

So the people lining up to vote in on the option that is negative (for GW2) in these polls should be ecstatic as just a few days ago they were saying there would be not enough content to justify the price, same mindless zerg, no need for grouping and no significant character progression.

There are some valid complaints. Some of them are being addressed.

Soki123

Sounds like the WvW map is abysmal. Only reason I would consider buying it. Thank god CU is coming one day.

Thupli

Someone on the gw2 forum called it Gate of Thorns with all of the grinding to get through gated content...

filmoret

Ooh its being called grindy.  Something GW2 has never been before.  This will definitely be a punch in the gut if it is like a grind.  I was always happy that I never felt like I was grinding in that game.

Thomas2006

filmoret said:

Ooh its being called grindy.  Something GW2 has never been before.  This will definitely be a punch in the gut if it is like a grind.  I was always happy that I never felt like I was grinding in that game.

It is very much a grind to unlock masteries. And the content not being solo friendly does not help the grind much.

elitero

Lol bcbully on that hate train again without even playing shit. 
For the rest of you, of you didn't like it before you are not going to like it now. So peace out.

bcbully

elitero said:

Lol bcbully on that hate train again without even playing shit. 
For the rest of you, of you didn't like it before you are not going to like it now. So peace out.

You can't find one "hateful" statement from me concerning hot. The official forums are pretty hateful though. Those are the forums though. I'm sure there are people in game having a good time. 

Do you think some of the concerns undoubtedly you have read like me are valid?  

Zzad

YES  It is worth it in my opinion.
Map design is mindblowing...i mean...like serious mindblowind!
You have never seen a map design like this jungle! Simply awesome! Some people call it grindy...but how can you call grindy a game you can get experience out of EVERYTHING in this expansion...?? It´s not fair... You need experience...you need to play the game in order to progress OFC!!!! But you can play your way!!! Old maps...new maps...pvp...wvw...history...whaterver!!!

If you like GW2.... HoT is a MUST BUY!

Gaia_Hunter

filmoret said:

Ooh its being called grindy.  Something GW2 has never been before.  This will definitely be a punch in the gut if it is like a grind.  I was always happy that I never felt like I was grinding in that game.

You need to get xp. Something you get by just playing.

fivoroth

bcbully said:

GeezerGamer said:

So far, it looks like people have the same idea. 

Wait and see. 

I have no intention of buying, but you know me, I read all forums. The GW2 forums are just about popcorn worthy atm. 

check out this one
https://forum-en.guildwars2.com/forum/game/gw2/Not-liking-the-new-zones-and-mastery-system

You must have literally cherry picked this topic. I've been reading the forums recently and most of the complaints are about balance of new specs but so far it seems people are liking the expansion.

TheDarkrayne

I don't consider unlocking masteries as a grind.. you can unlock them by doing anything you choose. Sure, it takes time.. but we're there to play the game anyway. It's not a case of being forced to do the same thing over and over.. People don't know what grind is anymore. Back in EQ1 when you had to farm the same spawn spot for days just to level so you can move to another one for the next level... that was grind.

Thupli

gfivoroth said:

bcbully said:

GeezerGamer said:

So far, it looks like people have the same idea. 

Wait and see. 

I have no intention of buying, but you know me, I read all forums. The GW2 forums are just about popcorn worthy atm. 

check out this one
https://forum-en.guildwars2.com/forum/game/gw2/Not-liking-the-new-zones-and-mastery-system

You must have literally cherry picked this topic. I've been reading the forums recently and most of the complaints are about balance of new specs but so far it seems people are liking the expansion.

I wouldn't say cheer picking at all. The moderation over there is heavy atm, though, got to keep the bad comments down.

check the HoT subforum and General forum out. Overloading with people saying that gw2 is beyond any grind before (and that is saying something). complaints of silverwast zerg on steroids, etc.

Lobotomist

The most worrying thing I read is that zones are deserted.

Considering new zones are like silverwastes - they are meant for groups and not solo.
This combines with less player , and time passing - would mean fubar content.

fivoroth

Thupli said:

gfivoroth said:

bcbully said:

GeezerGamer said:

So far, it looks like people have the same idea. 

Wait and see. 

I have no intention of buying, but you know me, I read all forums. The GW2 forums are just about popcorn worthy atm. 

check out this one
https://forum-en.guildwars2.com/forum/game/gw2/Not-liking-the-new-zones-and-mastery-system

You must have literally cherry picked this topic. I've been reading the forums recently and most of the complaints are about balance of new specs but so far it seems people are liking the expansion.

I wouldn't say cheer picking at all. The moderation over there is heavy atm, though, got to keep the bad comments down.

check the HoT subforum and General forum out. Overloading with people saying that gw2 is beyond any grind before (and that is saying something). complaints of silverwast zerg on steroids, etc.

Hmm I didn't read the general forum, was reading the class forums and pvp.

HoT is not very Grindy. Some of these threads are just people wanting everything unlocked from the get go. 

I guess its a matter of also deciding which forums to take as reflective. General seems to be full of complainers but other forums people are actually focused on discussing the game.

on a different note forums may not be a great indication of how a game is being received. People don't make topics to say they love the game and everything is great. That just never happens. Forum posters are much more likely to be there cause they unhappy. I am perfectly happy without the new xpac and I haven't posted anything on the forums, and I don't see a reason why I should.