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Is the expansion worth it?

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  • BladestromBladestrom Member UncommonPosts: 5,001
    simplius said:
    I am seeing one consistent theme.
    If you liked GW2, then you'll like HoT. If you didn't like Gw2, then HoT probably won't change that.

    Is that a fair assessment?

    no, HoT was aimed for the hardcore crowd

    the core game wasnt

    that is why theyre panicking , they dont know, what foot to stand on anymore

    many casuals have already left, so they might as well give it to the hardcores now


    What are you talking about, hardcore crowd?  I solo most of the new content in a glass cannon elementalist no problems and ive just returned after a year.

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  • GeezerGamerGeezerGamer Member EpicPosts: 8,857
    Torval said:
    I am seeing one consistent theme.
    If you liked GW2, then you'll like HoT. If you didn't like Gw2, then HoT probably won't change that.

    Is that a fair assessment?
    It seems fair to me. Of course I would say that is true for every single mmo I play. I can't think of an exception offhand.
    I will probably buy the expansion. 
    Are there people who have reached the "endgame" or what ever that might be considered in GW2?
    If so, how does that re playable content hold up?

  • simpliussimplius Member UncommonPosts: 1,134
    simplius said:
    I am seeing one consistent theme.
    If you liked GW2, then you'll like HoT. If you didn't like Gw2, then HoT probably won't change that.

    Is that a fair assessment?

    no, HoT was aimed for the hardcore crowd

    the core game wasnt

    that is why theyre panicking , they dont know, what foot to stand on anymore

    many casuals have already left, so they might as well give it to the hardcores now


    What are you talking about, hardcore crowd?  I solo most of the new content in a glass cannon elementalist no problems and ive just returned after a year.

    tell me , that you really think, that HoT was aimed for casuals

    i dare you

    if it was, they did one of the poorest jobs in the history of mankind

  • simpliussimplius Member UncommonPosts: 1,134
    Torval said:
    I am seeing one consistent theme.
    If you liked GW2, then you'll like HoT. If you didn't like Gw2, then HoT probably won't change that.

    Is that a fair assessment?
    It seems fair to me. Of course I would say that is true for every single mmo I play. I can't think of an exception offhand.
    I will probably buy the expansion. 
    Are there people who have reached the "endgame" or what ever that might be considered in GW2?
    If so, how does that re playable content hold up?

    better hurry , if you want the hardcore version, the devs are already swinging the nerfhammer

    it wont help them much, they will only anger the remaining players

    they already tried NPE...whats next?

  • TheDarkrayneTheDarkrayne Member EpicPosts: 5,297
    safire312 said:
    i like the new expansion, lot of new content, i agree with Magnetia - if you liked GW2 and get bored at 80, YOU WILL LIKE HEART OF THORNS :)

    I bought mine cheap here :) www.g2a.com/r/guild-wars-2-heart-of-thornr-eu-na-html

    Some people who bought HoT from G2A got their accounts banned.. you may or may not.. just putting it out there. Some people are selling dodgy keys on there.
    I don't suffer from insanity, I enjoy every minute of it.
  • CooperstownCooperstown Member UncommonPosts: 32
    I agree with this.   There are many sties including metacritic giving a more precise barometer of public reaction to the expansion . . . it's not good.
    Hmm.
    So now that metacritic is 7.6 with 455 8+ ratings to 140  4< ratings is the expansion good?
    Or is it only a precise barometer when the haters sneak in while the fans are busy playing the game?
    It's a barometer when i say it's a barometer . . . . if you paid any attention at all to my avatar on these forums you would see i clearly am amazing and have the best opinion . . . duh
  • CooperstownCooperstown Member UncommonPosts: 32
    edited October 2015
    Barometer :something that reflects changes in circumstances or opinions.

     He who controls the barometer controls the universe
  • Little-BootLittle-Boot Member UncommonPosts: 158
    Torval said:
    I am seeing one consistent theme.
    If you liked GW2, then you'll like HoT. If you didn't like Gw2, then HoT probably won't change that.

    Is that a fair assessment?
    It seems fair to me. Of course I would say that is true for every single mmo I play. I can't think of an exception offhand.

    yup seems fair, Anet have clearly listened to a lot of feedback, and you can see glimpses of gw1 design ethos starting to come through, but if you didn't like GW2 to start then the game has not changed that much.
    Can you expand on the "glimpses of GW1 design ethos"? As this is the only thing that would bring me back to the game. 
  • CooperstownCooperstown Member UncommonPosts: 32
    edited October 2015
    I qualify as someone who can certainly expand on "glimpses of GW1 design ethos by Plato"   

    IS simple

    . .. . hope i answered your question
  • Little-BootLittle-Boot Member UncommonPosts: 158
    I qualify as someone who can certainly expand on "glimpses of GW1 design ethos by Plato"   

    IS simple

    . .. . hope i answered your question
    Shadows on a wall? 
  • CooperstownCooperstown Member UncommonPosts: 32
    LIfe is a vapid whirlpool of nothing . . . . there are shadows flickering on the walls of my cave!
  • NotoriousXNotoriousX Member UncommonPosts: 197
    Barometer :something that reflects changes in circumstances or opinions.

     He who controls the barometer controls the universe

    hmm i dont think so...

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barometer

    Tormented echoes of a fallen Eden
    I longed for her beauty
    Yet from dust, she returned
    The dream, an enigma.... silent

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  • Jimmy562Jimmy562 Member UncommonPosts: 1,158
    simplius said:
    simplius said:
    I am seeing one consistent theme.
    If you liked GW2, then you'll like HoT. If you didn't like Gw2, then HoT probably won't change that.

    Is that a fair assessment?

    no, HoT was aimed for the hardcore crowd

    the core game wasnt

    that is why theyre panicking , they dont know, what foot to stand on anymore

    many casuals have already left, so they might as well give it to the hardcores now


    What are you talking about, hardcore crowd?  I solo most of the new content in a glass cannon elementalist no problems and ive just returned after a year.

    tell me , that you really think, that HoT was aimed for casuals

    i dare you

    if it was, they did one of the poorest jobs in the history of mankind

    It isn't casual and it isn't hardcore. A middle ground does exist.
  • simpliussimplius Member UncommonPosts: 1,134
    Jimmy562 said:
    simplius said:
    simplius said:
    I am seeing one consistent theme.
    If you liked GW2, then you'll like HoT. If you didn't like Gw2, then HoT probably won't change that.

    Is that a fair assessment?

    no, HoT was aimed for the hardcore crowd

    the core game wasnt

    that is why theyre panicking , they dont know, what foot to stand on anymore

    many casuals have already left, so they might as well give it to the hardcores now


    What are you talking about, hardcore crowd?  I solo most of the new content in a glass cannon elementalist no problems and ive just returned after a year.

    tell me , that you really think, that HoT was aimed for casuals

    i dare you

    if it was, they did one of the poorest jobs in the history of mankind

    It isn't casual and it isn't hardcore. A middle ground does exist.

    hardcores love it, they dont want a nerf wave

    casuals are leaving in droves

    there may be a middle ground, but this isnt it

  • CooperstownCooperstown Member UncommonPosts: 32
    Coop!
  • JonnyBigBossJonnyBigBoss Member UncommonPosts: 702
    I tried to get back into Guild Wars 2, but this expansion just isn't for me.

    I wrote a full review which is featured on Metacritic. Check it out here if you would like to read my thoughts: http://www.gamerevolution.com/review/guild-wars-2-heart-of-thorns
  • simpliussimplius Member UncommonPosts: 1,134
    edited November 2015

    the HoT appreciation thread is practically empty

    all the fans will rather attack the whining threads instead

    this doesnt look good at all

    HoT appreciation: 1 post ,36 views

    Hot MUSIC appreciation. 42 posts, 1100 views

    theyre in big trouble now

  • Gaia_HunterGaia_Hunter Member UncommonPosts: 3,066
    edited November 2015
    simplius said:

    the HoT appreciation thread is practically empty

    all the fans will rather attack the whining threads instead

    this doesnt look good at all

    HoT appreciation: 1 post ,36 views

    Hot MUSIC appreciation. 42 posts, 1100 views

    theyre in big trouble now



    Big trouble indeed.

    When I want to appreciate the game I hit the play GW2 button.

    Currently playing: GW2
    Going cardboard starter kit: Ticket to ride, Pandemic, Carcassonne, Dominion, 7 Wonders

  • LudwikLudwik Member UncommonPosts: 407
    Worth it.

    Still the best PvE game on the market.
  • simpliussimplius Member UncommonPosts: 1,134
    simplius said:

    the HoT appreciation thread is practically empty

    all the fans will rather attack the whining threads instead

    this doesnt look good at all

    HoT appreciation: 1 post ,36 views

    Hot MUSIC appreciation. 42 posts, 1100 views

    theyre in big trouble now



    Big trouble indeed.

    When I want to appreciate the game I hit the play GW2 button.

    its a week old, just wait and see

    dont forget to feed their hamsters between expansions too


  • ThupliThupli Member RarePosts: 1,318
    Ludwik said:
    Worth it.

    Still the best PvE game on the market.

    Is it still mob stuff to death while autoattacking with your professions highest dps weapon?


    if they fix pve so it is challenging, I could see gw2 hot be worth picking up.


    I am waiting to see how raids work out... And they better be releasing a ton of them cause three bosses ain't close to enough.

  • Gaia_HunterGaia_Hunter Member UncommonPosts: 3,066
    simplius said:

    its a week old, just wait and see

    dont forget to feed their hamsters between expansions too


    3 years and counting™.

    Currently playing: GW2
    Going cardboard starter kit: Ticket to ride, Pandemic, Carcassonne, Dominion, 7 Wonders

  • Gaia_HunterGaia_Hunter Member UncommonPosts: 3,066

    Thupli said:
    Ludwik said:
    Worth it.

    Still the best PvE game on the market.

    Is it still mob stuff to death while autoattacking with your professions highest dps weapon?


    if they fix pve so it is challenging, I could see gw2 hot be worth picking up.


    I am waiting to see how raids work out... And they better be releasing a ton of them cause three bosses ain't close to enough.

    Did you miss all the whining about not being soloable?
    Mobs fight better and have better mechanics.
    The new meta events have decent mechanics.
    But a in a zerg you can auto attack, die and get rezzed.

    Currently playing: GW2
    Going cardboard starter kit: Ticket to ride, Pandemic, Carcassonne, Dominion, 7 Wonders

  • ThupliThupli Member RarePosts: 1,318

    Thupli said:
    Ludwik said:
    Worth it.

    Still the best PvE game on the market.

    Is it still mob stuff to death while autoattacking with your professions highest dps weapon?


    if they fix pve so it is challenging, I could see gw2 hot be worth picking up.


    I am waiting to see how raids work out... And they better be releasing a ton of them cause three bosses ain't close to enough.

    Did you miss all the whining about not being soloable?
    Mobs fight better and have better mechanics.
    The new meta events have decent mechanics.
    But a in a zerg you can auto attack, die and get rezzed.

    This is great news! My big beef was the gating, but it sounds like they partially addressed that which is good.


    Glad to hear that mobs are better and require at least 2 people. I hope anet sticks to their guns.

  • simpliussimplius Member UncommonPosts: 1,134
    simplius said:

    its a week old, just wait and see

    dont forget to feed their hamsters between expansions too


    3 years and counting™.


    without the core game , they wouldnt have come this far, most other mmos dont have

    such a stable platform

    i dont feel like levelling my revenant, playing the same content for 24th time isnt fun anymore

    i stopped doing the LS /LW content long time ago, same reason as SWTOR

    spamming buttons for a short cinematic get old very fast IMO

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