Guild Wars 2

[Hollow]

Arena.net's biggest project and one of the most anticipated mmo's and games of the year finally announced.

But what is Guild Wars 2(GW2)?
GW2 is a massive multiplayer online roleplaying game similar to LineAge and World of Warcraft but with many "upgraded" facts mmo players have been longing for.

But let's take this from the start, what is it exactly that makes GW2 so special?
(A very detailed description can be found here at the Official Guild Wars 2 site.I'll just point out the most crucial points.)

- Guild Wars 2 will have no monthly fee, once you purchase the product you'll be free to play just by activating the code given in the package.

- Guild Wars 2 offers a great 3D environment, one which could be described as the one of a video game console's of the last generation.

- Guild Wars 2 will have a Dynamic Event System and a Personal Story.In contrast to WoW or other mmo's in GW2 there will not be the dull and repetitive Quest System, no more rat killing or herb gathering. Simply events will occur daily and if you are in the area where it does you may choose to participate (note that each and every event will have an actual effect on the game world).The Personal Story enables the player to play the game solo finishing his own very storyline (It is mentioned that not 2 players can have the exact same experience, moreover the Personal Story will be crafted according to your choices in the character customization screen).

The races and classes in Guild Wars 2 are the following.

Races;

Sylvari

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Long ago, a weary soldier planted a strange seed in the depths of the Maguuma Jungle. For centuries, the Pale Tree grew, branches arching over the forest, until at last--twenty five years ago--it bloomed, and the Firstborn stepped into the world. They were followed by their brethren, season after season of sylvari, wide-eyed with wonder and searching for purpose in this strange land. Shaped first by the Dream that nurtured them before they awakened, the sylvari now travel Tyria seeking adventure and their place in the world. They struggle to balance curiosity with duty; eagerness with chivalry; and warfare with honor.

Norn

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The norn are a race of valiant, shape-changing barbarians. Boisterous, strong-willed, and passionate, the norn are an independent people that swear fealty to no single being. They thrive in their mountain stronghold by the sharpness of their senses, the quickness of their wits, and the strength of their massive forearms. They are guided in this world by their Spirits of the Wild, who embody the virtues of the mightiest beasts. As a people, they are quick to anger, even quicker to smile, and treat each new day as a personal challenge. They drink and feast and hunt with equal gusto, and fear few things. They are steadfast allies and implacable foes.

Charr

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The feline charr of Tyria are a victorious race challenged by their own success. They have survived defeat, oppression, and civil war. They have returned, reconquered, and rebuilt their original homes. Their mighty fortress, the Black Citadel, dominates the surrounding ruins of the human city of Rin, and their non-magical technology is the mightiest in the land. Yet despite their success, they are challenged by divisions among their people, the power of the Elder Dragons, and the ghosts of their own victories.

This, then, is their story.

Asura

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They may be short in stature, but this subterranean race of magical inventors are intellectual giants. These incredibly intelligent beings use their knowledge and skill with magic and crafting to assert their natural dominance. In the world of the asura, it is not the strong who survive, but the clever. Other races believe they should rule by virtue of their power and strength, but they delude themselves. All will serve the asura - in due time.

Driven to the surface of Tyria by minions of Primordus, the Fire Dragon, the asura have created a complex new society based in vast Maguuma Jungle metropolises like the awe-inspiring Rata Sum. Asura life is based around the study of the Eternal Alchemy, an all-encompassing metaphysical theory that they analyze in their great research institutions - the College of Statics, Dynamics, and Synergetics.

Human

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The humans of Tyria are an embattled race. Over the past three hundred years, they have lost much of their territory. Old enemies and new races threaten traditional human lands on all sides. Yet the human race survives, defending their remaining lands and maintaining the human spirit as they have for centuries. Their greatest city, Divinity's Reach, shines as a beacon of hope for the people of Kryta and beyond--even those dwelling deep within charr territory. The human legends are indelibly imprinted on the souls of all the races of Tyria, be they friend or foe.

This is their story.

Professions

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Elementalist

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Warrior

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Ranger

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Necromancer

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Guardian

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Thief

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Engineer

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Mesmer

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[Lucian Silver]

Asura engineer for me m.m

[Hollow]

Tbh I always had a liking to WoW more than the original Guild Wars, but as it seems GW2 will be exceeding any other mmo by far.

I'll probably get a human warrior because I'm individual like shit. D:

[Lucian Silver]

Go with human Guardian :O
Their armor looks awesome :O

[Hollow]

It does but shields. >_>

[Lucian Silver]

Greatsword!

[Hollow]

Greatsword is two handed, guardians can't have it. :O

[Lucian Silver]

They can. Look it up on the proffesion page on their site :O

Actually here;


Weapons

The guardian can choose from a mixture of melee and magical weapons. The guardian weapons are:

Main Hand: Mace, Scepter, Sword
Off Hand: Focus, Shield, Torch
Two-Handed: Greatsword, Hammer, Staff

[Hollow]

Well yeah but still guardian with no shield? D: