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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 มิ.ย. 2024
- For the past decade, Guild Wars 2 has been my go-to MMORPG. But why? Why is this the MMO I always come back to? Why play.. Guild Wars 2?
Today, I talk about why I love this game so much. So that you can decide whether you might like it too!
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Mentioned videos:
The Definitive Guide to Picking a Class in Guild Wars 2! - • The Definitive Guide t...
Easy Ascended and Exotic Gear in Guild Wars 2! Ultimate Gear Guide - • Easy Ascended and Exot...
Everything You Should Do At Level 80 In Guild Wars 2! - • Everything You Should ...
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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:51 Production Value
1:29 Open World
2:41 Mounts
3:37 Combat
4:56 Classes and Buildcraft
6:09 No gear treadmill?
7:28 Long term goals
8:50 Endgame
11:14 State of the game
12:39 Monetization
13:28 Conclusion - เกม
What Lara forgot to mention is that she's one of the most (I'd say _the_ most, honnestly) chill and positive GW2 English-speaking streamer you'll come across. You really need to catch her on Twitch, and maybe game witth her on big events, you won't regret it! :)
She IS the most honest period, just wished she had a NA guild like what Teapot does. :)
True fact ❤
There's nothing CHILL about running the clocktower with a Wii Balance Board.
(lol jk)
Will make sure not to if her chat is full of these kind of beyond-sane worships lol
@@PendjiSo nowadays, complimenting someone is called "beyond-sane worshiping"?
I shouldn't be surprised, as criticizing someone is called being a hater.
Some people on the web, really...
As somebody who started playing Gw2 about 4 months ago, this game is exactly what ive been looking for in an mmo for so long!
Do you recommend this game ? I play New World but Amazon devs just suck and the game is dying. I love PVP a lot
@@dokanyonyes. If you love pvp this game is for you
@@dokanyon damn I played Nw last year a ton and now not going back to that dying mess. Wondering the same here.
I’m on the edge of starting ff14 and gw2 having a hard time deciding which one is best. I’m more of a PVE grinder and but I am not the biggest fan of basic boring tab targeting. Feels like FF is better for grinding while this game has better combat. Kinda hard to pick which one will fit my preference.
@@yourboijt9084Well many people say that Final Fantasy is the best MMO right now. I will play it i think after New world's season 5
The reason I always come back to Guild Wars 2 is that no other MMORPG comes close to matching the sheer joy that simply traversing the world brings me in GW2. No other game provides that "log in, start running/gliding/jumping/flying around, boom, you're immersed in content with a bunch of other people" gameplay loop. It's awesome.
BDO does. Massive open world with no fast travel for ultimate immersion.
"I think I need to go outside more" and other things I also say while staying inside playing games
I think something extremely cool is the fact that you can transform gold into premium currency at an ok rate. MEANING YOU CAN BUY EVERYTHING TOTALLY F2P! And it's actually doable. Ah, yeah, you mentioned that xD
I got a little emotional when you were showing the meta footage, because you're right - GW2's open world is unlike any other MMO out there when it comes to just finding groups of people doing stuff wherever you go. And seeing world boss trains or meta trains happening, coming across swaths of players like that, is inspirational.
There are a lot aspect in GW2 that really underwhelmed but meta is really one of kind thing that i can handdown trophy and that keep me comeback when free.
If you think mmo participation is inspirational you actually do need to touch grass.
@@grant9068 not as much as someone trying to gatcha someone in youtube comment threads
Just started Flameseeker precursor collection because I'm nearing the end of my obsidian armor grind and that's the next on my list before the new expac drops.
Found another guy who started the collection recently too, so we teamed up and beat up a bunch of bosses together.
We then only had the Taidha Covington world boss left - one of the least played bosses in a mid-level zone and at 2am in the morning (reset time: so most ppl in open world would rather farm Tequatl at that time).
Threw my commander tag on, advertised in LFG and map chat and we had a squad of around 40 ppl ready in less than 10 minutes (plus randoms who joined mid-event). Tons of new players too, who all decided to check out what's going on.
Something like that really ONLY happens in GW2.
So happy to hear you enjoy WvW! Its been my favorite game mode ever since I had to go there for map completion in the old days. Never the same twice, big group, small group, solo. Always fun.
"I need to go outside more."
Just touch a Sylvari, they're close enough to count as touching grass.
www.youtube.com/@GameQuitters
I tried it. Just found the combat super boring. Lots of cool things in game but just nothing that stops me from falling asleep
lara calling asura ratlike
mukluk : this means war!!!
Their main city is not called Weasel Concentration right?
Just coming back after 5+ year hiatus, had 3k hours logged prior to that. Super glad I found your page and glad to see the game is still going strong!
GW2 has some of the best open world exploration of any video game I’ve ever played, not just MMOs. So many secret areas, puzzles, mini dungeons and what not. I finally got 100% map completion on every map in the game and I still come across random events or fights that I never saw before
Playing on/off since 2012, have over 8k hours on all characters and I still come across an event I've never seen. Arguably less common now as time goes on but it still happens every now and then.
Just now looking to get into the game, this video was a massive inspiration and help! Can't wait to dive into your Picking a Class vid next!
For me, one of the coolest features of GW2 is that it is very viable to play if you don't have many friends who also play. You don't *need* a guild, or static group to do content (even end-game content) with. For a while, I struggled a bit since my old guild basically disappeared, so I was basically alone in the game for a bit, but with the LFG system and the generally totally awesome and relaxed community, you can totally do endgame content with random people
Very nice! Haven't played in a while but this video gave me some urges to log back in soon.
Really good and comprehensive overview, presented in a fun and snappy way. Well done, Lara! 😊
Been playing since GW1 beta and always come back. The movement, map designs, lack of gear grinds and huge number of classes and builds keep the game fun.
Tbh i just installed guild wars yesterday and thats the first video i watch , your voice makes me feel comfortable and idk y , anyways if i become addicted to this game its your misstep : )
The sylvari are my favorite race ever in anything. First off, I love nature, and sylvari are just beautiful looking magical forest creatures. Secondly, they were just so CREATIVE when doing sylvari customization. They didnt make them look like any other plant races from anywhere else, their hair looks like ACTUAL plants, not just hair with a planty theme. It makes the sylvari(as far as fantasy goes) look like a race that actually exists. I also LOVE the fact that they glow, too! I forever thank whatever genius came up with that idea because I absolutely love it on my sylvari characters, instantly makes them look better than any other race imo. I love putting them in sylvari cultural armor too because the clothes actually glow with them!!! 😍😍😍
I also love the customization range that the sylvari have. I mean, you can make them look like anything. I love that they didnt just stop the skin colors at various shades of green, and actually offered all the colors of the rainbow, along with many different hairstyles. You can make them look like a forest nymph, an edgy badass, a fiery elementalist or warrior, a creepy looking necro, a dorky looking dude with a giant mushroom on his head, an elegant and powerful looking blue guardian, a flowery, dainty mesmer. Literally just pick any theme, and you can do that with sylvari
I would also like to give a shoutout to the music in Guild Wars 2. Its the best music in any videogame I've ever heard. I have listened to some songs on repeat for DAYS. They are just so creative and good at immersing you into the game, I even use their music to study. Songs that I really like are, well, basically all of HoT and EoD, Blish's Sacrifice, Eagle's Flight, all fractal music, the Tengu Wall, the Mistlock Sanctuary hub music, and so, so much more. ❤
I love this OST from EoD man... They nailed the whole soundtrack for this exp.
im starting this right now after 18 years of wow. tried almost everything besides this and i cant tell you why... specifically your video inspired me ill be subbing. love your accent and the content focused on the positive which really is the deciding factor for me. love it thank you maybe ill see you in game!
Bro how much the size?
got burned out during the leving and went back to New World instead@@KaNePrime-cp7kz
You have single-handedly convinced me to give this game a try! Thank you for your great content.
I played at launch for some months. And I just returned a month ago, and I'm having A BLAST! This game aged like wine; I'm having a lot of fun, and there's a lot to learn. The community has been lovely, now I want to find a guild!
Your videos have been super helpful, thank you so much :3
Loved the vidoeo and it inspired me to give guild wars 2 a try you laid everything out perfectly and I even sent the video to my buddy because he's also interested. Thanks for the great video!
Love how accurate the Thief cosplay is at 10:59
Magnificient put together video, also transpires optimism and joy!
I think your video finally convinced my friend to play. I've been trying to get him in this for years.
Thanks to you I realized there is Canthan symbols on the book you read when using the emote. More logograms to study 💛
Excellent video! Thank you.
I'm playing GW2 for 2 years already, but this video made me love this game even more 😂
I played GW2 for a year when it launched and considering reinstalling. Great video! I liked and subbed and will watch your other videos.
Ive never seen any of your videos before, but good job, cause this video sold me, im downlaoding guild wars 2 right now. This actually looks so good
Just started playing again after not playing since heart of thorns, I never enjoyed the combat much before because I was a huge fan of guild wars 1 but came back into it a week ago with the mindset that it's a different game, give it another shot. Been enjoying Mesmer which I never played before. Love the videos, thanks for making them.
I have played many MMORPGs in the last 20 Years. I've played ESO, WoW, Black Desert, Aion, SWTOR, Tera, Runescape, Everquest, LotRo, Metin2 and many more.
Guild Wars 2 respects your time. Old Content is still viable for you to play and that's why you will meet players EVERYWHERE. No dead Zones. No dead Events. GW2 has by far the best mount system in every MMO i've encountered. Every Mount has it's purpose. And GW2 has BY FAR.....BYYYY FAAAR.... the best and friendliest Community ever.
Best and friendliest... just don't go into pvp 😂😂😂
I was surprised when I did tower of nightmares last year and was still able to find some people to group up with
As long as you agree that you don't GET time to game, you MAKE time to game and only the player is to blame for their lack of time-management skills if they cannot.
Thank you so much ma'am for this amazing guide about the game.
I've now opened all your links in the description, to learn as much I can while I download the game.
I just want to tell you, thank you, for your time to explain everything in details for us new players.
Take care
Great job as always Lara 💖😻
Just started 3 weeks ago and am loving it!
Thanks, I wil try this out.
great video like always
Whenever I take a break from the game and think about coming back, Lanarity's vids always pop up on my feed, which give me a huge motivation and remind me of the reasons why I started and like this game, truly a masterpiece of an MMO
Thank you. This guide was extremely helpful when choosing a new mmo after wow.
I am not an English language speaker, but your voice so clear, i can easily enjoy those videos. Thank you 👍
Thank you for this video. I'm searching for different mmo to play. I'm downloading it right now and will play later for the first time.
I just rolled a new character last night Feb 2024 and there were TONS of players in the noob starting zones. I was surprised just how active it still was. You def will not be alone. Players still showed up in mass to random world events. It was a lot of fun!
Thank you for this video , Dowloading the game right now
love the visual side of the video
I started playing yesterday after a 8 year break I really enjoy playing gw2 so many new things to work on.
This guide got me back to gw2
I am kind of shocked. I have seen guild wars 2 videos before but, this one was so good that I feel like the others didn't show anything. I tried the free version of this game years ago and decided it wasn't for me, but maybe I decided too fast back then. The mounts look aamaaazing. The mass pvp and raid content also look great. The character design and overall graphics aren't really to my taste but the game looks like it can actually be really fun. I guess the only remaining problem is that I have to buy expansions... But really well done Lara, you convinced me to at least try the free version again. Great video!
I started GW2 for the first time 3 weeks ago and it's the best choice I made, I needed this
The more I watched, the more I loved the idea of the game. You made me download this, thanks
Such a good video!!!
I really like your vibe. Very attractive. Subbed!
I Started in December, it's pretty fun!
okay okay... you convinced me. ill give this a try.
Ma'am this looks very interesting, it's been awhile since I've played this kind of rpg game ever since dragon nest came out years back. I'll try this out for sure . Thanks 👍
Can you do a fashion video for all of your character, I really like your style! Great content as always!
GW2 is definitely one of the most fun MMOs I've played, but thats mainly solo. I've had too much trouble finding PvE group content that is in the sweet spot of being difficult enough you can't just run past foes (Looking at you fractals) but can still be played without needing to min/max my build (mainly by just stealing one off the web) and without needing to stick to a rotation (I like playing the game on the action MMO side of its hybrid combat system).
Hopefully there's just something that eluded me, but I don't know what that could be.
For old players, its a snoring fest, for new ones, its huge cost/value
Guild Wars 2 is hands down one of the greatest Exploration Experiences you can get thanks to how Mounts, Glider and Jumping Puzzles are integrated. I do have to say though that large scale Events start feeling a bit old rather quickly once you realize it does not matter much what you do with 50+ other people carrying the thing anyways.
I haven't played GW2 since last May and i am thinking to come back to it but i cannot decide because i kinda want to play Path of Exile too. Path of Exile doesn't seem as casual tho to me,it can get quite stressful at times, especially when your build doesn't work,your experience heavily depends on the build,every single thing matters but GW2 seems lot more casual because i can just jump in and go around exploring and questing and just have fun so idk...i am more on GW2 side. Thx so much for this video,it came just right in time,God sent you. God bless.
Funny, that clip from westfall wow was where I literally just logged out at. considering not going back so thats why I started downloading guild wars 2.
The game also has some really beautiful ambient instrumental music. One of the only games whos soundtrack I listen to even when I'm not playing.
I miss this game. Might have to jump back in!
Smart thing to do in GW2, have 1 of each race, there's a few achievements that require certain races to do.
I've been playing for around 6-7 yrs now, just now getting started into legendary armor and weapons.
GW2 is my number one game. Cheers :)
I came back to the game and found 2 old friend also being back ingmae. We found the Guild in 2012 :D Nice times and good to play again together!
Three things I personally would like to add to the list:
1) The soundtrack to the game is stunning. IMO movie quality composing by Maclaine Diemer and all the other talented people at ANET, it brings the entire world to life and the passion they have towards the game just oozes through the tracks.
2) I'm a completely solo player these days and it's a game that facilitates that amazingly. The open world events, the ease of using the group finder when I do want group content and the amount of tasks you can do solo (or in a group) is great.
3) The personal story. I fell in love with the game due to it and while the base game arc is not exactly what I'd call high quality it just keeps getting better and better. Highly recommend playing in order, getting to know the other characters but most importantly you the Commander. It's almost all voiced (S2 being the only exception I think, that being a creative decision if I remember correctly?) and while I do sometimes wish we had more quantity the quality is top notch.
I'll just add at the bottom here because Lara mentioned it already- I do want to really emphasise the casual style of GW2. You CAN no-life it if you want... or you can log in just for the new content. What you want to do in the game is ENTIRELY your decision, there's no being forced or pushed in any direction. This does worry some people who get to 80 and ask 'what now?' (see Lara's other vid!) but GW2 is all about freedom. Picking something you WANT to do and doing it. Something you WANT to achieve and working towards it. GW2 could in all fairness signpost your options a little better in game but ultimately the game is what you make of it.
Super casual player here that doesn't really do much instanced content these days, logs in every now and then for the new stuff and daily for a few events/the dailies. Even had a 4 year break before coming back in 2019. Currently 10,723hrs played.
The thing that made me happy in this video was seeing Lara fighting Fatalis
only you made me want to get back to GW2
Loving your content Lara! i just picked up the game and it's what WoW never gave me :)
Waiting to come back for the scepter herald
The fact that there is always something to chase but never a pressure to do so is huge.
I haven’t played for almost 10 years. Just started couple days ago again playing! 😃
I can fully agree with you saying that gw2 is your go-to mmo.
I play gw2 since 2012 my grandpa bought me the game then so we can play together with our guild we were in.
I was 13 back then and had a shit computer which barely ran gw2 and after nearly 12 years and like 3 new pcs guild wars 2 is a game which is always installed on my computer
even when I don't play it for months...
But my problem is there is literally no mmo for me which can compete with gw2 so I'll come back and choose a goal like a new legendary and play this game even if it's alone,
since my grandpa stopped playing it.
I got into gw2 after running out of game time in ffxiv and well, it took me quite a while to go back to ff LOL... I love both games but the level of individuality you can express in your class in gw2 is so wild
i'm surprised you didn't say anything about the story! in my opinion, core story up until the end of heart of thorns (the first expansion) is a bit boring. but it picks up in living world season 3 and the story quality has definitely improved as the game has gone on (except for icebrood saga due to covid). in the newest expansion, secrets of the obscure, the story is going a whole new direction since the previous story arc ended with the end of dragons expansion. so now is a great time to come play the story! you have hours of old story content to catch up on (if you even want to) and you can also start this new journey with us all. see you in tyria!
That was a gerbil not a rat 😂 either way great video i'm downloading now!
I don't play it right now because I switched to Mac, but people like you would be one big reason for me to play the game. Thank you for your fun content, Lara!
You can still play on Mac with GeForce Now :)
I've been playing GW2 since beta testing.
I've had some breaks, but since I finished university and started a full-time job I haven't had much "regular" free time anymore, and for a few years now GW2 has gone back to being my only game that I can play. .
Just log in, and based on the free time you have available you have a new adventure to undertake.
I love GW2.
It could also be worth pointing out that if PvP is your thing, it doesn't require gear in instanced pvp (not WvW) and is accessible from level 1, so you don't even need to level up a character in order to partake in that activity (you can even level up your character that way) while being on the same level as everybody else.
After being burnt out on pretty much all the titles, i decided to come back to gw2, due to its "play at your own pace" mentality. I was quite lost at the beginning due to all the new systems i had to figure out, just when i was close to giving up, I discovered your channel, everything was so helpful and fun to watch. So I'd say, your channel is one of the biggest reasons to play gw2 in 2024. Thank you.
"MOM! I'm in television! Get camera!" 😂
good stuff
I use to play Guild Wars way back in the day. All night and almost all day when not working. I am downloading now and going to try it out. I hope I can get that itch for the old Guild Wars. Thanks for making this video makes me want to play it more. 26GB out of 66GB right now. Cant wait. Sadly would have to wait on the expansions. Game just downloaded Wish me luck.
As a new player i was kinda skeptical dumping 100€ for the expansions plus living seasons , but i dont regret doing it , i been playing for couple weeks and i am still in PoF.
Past few days all i been doing is WvW lol, even though i am not good at it i have a lot fun roaming around as harbinger , ye not sure if is the best class for WvW but i love it
Harbinger is my go to roaming class in WvW too! Celestial gear on Harbinger is so strong
Charr are my favorite race. I have an engineer running a ranged Jade mech and have been rocking it since... Probably gonna make another charr with either a pet focus like ranger or necromancer and maybe one with a focus on melee (not sure about the melee part though)
I played like crazy for the first year...then stopped fairly abruptly. For some reason, I had the sudden urge to check out the state of the game. I'm fairly certain now that I'll be making my way back to GW2 soon.
jeah i liked gw2 alot , ive playd over 25k hours but stopd after the last expansion i think i ve seen everything gw2 has to offer , but i cant wait for gw3 :D
This is most welcoming back to game. TaKe a break and joi back anytime where you left. Builds skill always change so UR not missin thing out
am sold :D
As a returning player in the past 2 months, it is overwhelming how much content this game has. I have 2-3 hours a day to play, and I can say I have never run out of things to do. Between Story mode, levelling different classes, world exploration, jumping puzzles, achievements, world bosses/events, all the expansions, pvp, WvW, and dungeons- I am enjoying myself. I cannot get over how active the world events/bosses are compared to other MMO's. I haven't even touched the expansions, fractals, raids or strikes yet (just got into Maguuma on one character) so it's exciting to see what's in store.
My 2 suggestions so far are: WvW and Spvp go from one extreme to another (5 vs 5 to hundreds of players per map. I wish there was a middle ground pvp where there is like 10 vs 10 or 24 vs 24, or maybe even 3 teams of 5 vs 5. Also there was always new character creation options added in the past- I feel like they should continue to add cosmetic options to the game to maintain that variety among PC's (hairstyles, faces, colors, etc.).
How do you get started? I’ve thought about trying it so often but wasn’t sure if you need to buy all the expansions. Was worried about spending 100 bucks and not liking it or not really gining it a full chance if I don’t buy them.
Great vid ! Do i realy need to buy all expensions to be max lvl ?
I always come back to GW2. Although its been some years since. I haven't played another one though. Its been on my mind heavily. I want to juno back it and play so bad
I play Guild Wars 2 for 12 years now its just the most beautiful world of all MMOs.
I played gw1. Paid. Was fun. Love the idea of mmorpg. Im now 31 and i cant keep up in fps. Thoufh it's tough stomaching price tags for what ifs.. With travels plan to crack a cold one and try diving into this again..
finally got around to watching your video and i have this to say: that's clearly not a rat, that's a mouse
I just played the game for 1 week and I really enjoy the game. I highly recommend
Im sold
Easy, engaging, full of action EVERYWHERE you go = fun for me! At the end of the day, after playing all kinds of MMO since Ultima Online I realised one thing - fun is all that matters. No carrots on a stick, no daily chores, no rep grind! JUST. PLAY!
looks interesting, I'ma go check it out :D
did you like it?
To be honest... this game is my most played game the past few days and ohly SHIT it's so friking fun!
@NessGeva cool, gonna play for the first time today soon :)
@@smthys already did, multiple times! :D