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First time playing since launch - hows the games current playerbase?
sludgebeard
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Im a casual player, like to RP a bit, havent played since launch - I remember not liking the game too much because of the way content was leveled and you kind of just free-roamed everywhere.
Im back to try out the game and see why its got the toprating here on MMORPG.com, how is the current playerbase? Is the game bustling? Comparable to any other current MMO's in terms of Population?
I saw the expansion that came out but it was like 50 bucks so I said screw that. IS the Ex Pac worth it?
Im back to try out the game and see why its got the toprating here on MMORPG.com, how is the current playerbase? Is the game bustling? Comparable to any other current MMO's in terms of Population?
I saw the expansion that came out but it was like 50 bucks so I said screw that. IS the Ex Pac worth it?
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Edit - and the population will depend on the server you choose. So if you start again, you might consider re-rolling on a populated one.
And servers don't matter unless you want to play wvw a lot.
PVE maps can be accessed by any server and the system will try to fill up a map before opening new ones.
As for players ingame, the game works to fill up a map and then opening up a new one when it gets crowded. I'm always seeing plenty of players around.
PVE is clearly the focus of this game.
You might be surprised. Should give it a go.
I agree with that statement.
GW1 started as PvP game with "a tutorial PvE" but with Nightfall, the GW franchise has been clearly PvE focused, eSports claims notwithstanding.
Currently playing: GW2
Going cardboard starter kit: Ticket to ride, Pandemic, Carcassonne, Dominion, 7 Wonders
I believe he meant the feeling of population rather than the numbers of players in total.
The server system causes even low level zones to have a healthy number of players running around.
So at times it will feel like there are tons of players because the zone you are in is filled.
But at times it could possibly feel empty because you aren't in the primary zone, but instead are in a newly created instance. That newly created instance is wobbling in population because the more populated instances of that zone have players coming and going, creating new openings to be filled.
As for HoT you can find it for about $35 if you look around a bit (Gamestop ships a hardcopy for $31 + freight but for some reason takes $50 for just a key) but if you get a key from an unknown site be sure that you use paypal so you can cancel the payment if they screw you.
And yeah, it is worth $31.
GW2 is not as railroaded as most other MMOs though and if you don't like that then you should probably look elsewhere.
The personal story will take you around the world but you will need to stop and do hearts or DEs in those zones. If you have a hard time just walking around without any particular purpose then go for 100% completion of a zone you enter at low level and then move to one that starts around your current level or even is a couple of levels above it. Also, do the dungeons when you hit their level requirements and fractals when you max out.
Currently playing: GW2
Going cardboard starter kit: Ticket to ride, Pandemic, Carcassonne, Dominion, 7 Wonders