http://www.mmorpg.com/discussion2.cfm/thread/337506/Guild-Wars-2-Mass-info-for-the-uninitiated.html

That's everything we know so far.

I'm pretty sure, just how the highlight color is blue and red for two team structured PvP, they'll assign another color to the third faction you're fighting. So,you might have your own color for friendly, which is green. And then the two other servers are red or blue. Since there's no cross-server communication, you wouldn't need to make a solidarity color across all factions. You'd just need to be able to differentiate friend from foe. I'm not quite sure though. That's how I've just been assuming it'd work.

Originally posted by Serelisk

I'm pretty sure, just how the highlight color is blue and red for two team structured PvP, they'll assign another color to the third faction you're fighting. So,you might have your own color for friendly, which is green. And then the two other servers are red or blue. Since there's no cross-server communication, you wouldn't need to make a solidarity color across all factions. You'd just need to be able to differentiate friend from foe. I'm not quite sure though. That's how I've just been assuming it'd work.

 I'm quite confident that's how it will be.

not sure if there's name tags in pvp.

It really does not have to be that complicated, it will most likely be just 3 different name tag colors along with the possibility of temporarily dyed armour to match ones server color.

whatever it is, it will be simple and effective and there will be all sorts of people that will complain.

Originally posted by eyelolled

whatever it is, it will be simple and effective and there will be all sorts of people that will complain.

The complaining is usually proportional to the number of unhappy people playing the game. My glass is half full with this one.

Server 1 Player: "I fight for Red superiority!"

Server 2 Player: "I fight for Blue superiority!"

Server 3 Player: "And I fight for Yellow superiority!"

All 3 players at once: "We fight each other because.. well... I don't really like his color!"

Here's a novel idea. Stop the press.

Keep your normal coloring, but the enemies are displayed dyed red and blue.

Each server sees their own color as transparent (so there is no dye over it) while there other guys are the evil reds and blues.

There is no need for three colors. And this would keep your side looking more "homey" and normal, unlike those hyper-dimensional invaders from beyond.

None of the above i would assume, there will be no colours involved. The colours are for structured pvp, you load into pvp with a template character and go from there. WvW is your actual character with his or her own pve gear. how does Wow do it? How does Swtor do it? surely they will simply be targetable, have red nameplates or glow to show they're aggressive. There is nothing special in other games to separate players in a chaotic world pvp scenario so why would Gw2?

I think it'll all be done in black and white and you won't be able to differentiate enemies from allies. You'll have to guess when you attack someone and you could possibly pwn your own team. I'm pretty sure I'm right and it seems like the most logical way to do it. /facepalm

I'm sure ANet has this all under control and we'll be just fine when it comes time to bash eachothers online brains out.

Originally posted by Venomania

There is nothing special in other games to separate players in a chaotic world pvp scenario so why would Gw2?

Because there are factions involved. It's not "wild chaotic FFA world PvP" at all.  And because you can have temporary alliances with them so you need to distinguish one from the other.

It's either dyeing or bright marks floating above heads. They both have their pros and cons though I lean a bit more towards the dyeing option... provided it's subdued yet easily perceived. Done well, in short.

Team - Blue

Allies/NPC's - Green

Enemies - Red

Seem logical?

Clown hats?
Huge arrows above you head?
Kill me! kill me! screaming sounds when you approach? Ok that's just silly now

No but seriously they usually just paint your name in red or something like that. You should not be able to spot from too afar, but still have it obvious in close combat, so i think the name paints are the best since they tend to not be visible at distance.

Originally posted by Pilnkplonk

Originally posted by Venomania

There is nothing special in other games to separate players in a chaotic world pvp scenario so why would Gw2?

Because there are factions involved. It's not "wild chaotic FFA world PvP" at all.  And because you can have temporary alliances with them so you need to distinguish one from the other.

 

How would temporary alliances work though if there is no cross server communications?  Sign language?

Originally posted by svann

Originally posted by Pilnkplonk

Originally posted by Venomania

There is nothing special in other games to separate players in a chaotic world pvp scenario so why would Gw2?

Because there are factions involved. It's not "wild chaotic FFA world PvP" at all.  And because you can have temporary alliances with them so you need to distinguish one from the other.

 

How would temporary alliances work though if there is no cross server communications?  Sign language?

LOL We talk with our butts like bees.

I would really hate same coloring method as in Structured PvP. For small scall combat it doesn't matter, but I'd hope to use some sort of terrain blending dyes to camoflauge myself in WvWvW... Getting painted red is hardly 'stealthy'...

Since when do we need more than a red nameplate to know where to point our swords?