Originally posted by whisperwynd

Originally posted by ariboersma

omg yes! those two.. the trading was so easy! but I wish you could collect stuff away from the AH like you can buy stuff. On the second some people thing not grping makes the game antisocial but I disagree.. I think it makes things easier since after the fighting is over you can be excited but stopping to talk mid event just doesn't make sense.

For the social aspect, it is strange that the lack of communication usually equates to anti-social behavior but the way GW2 plays it actually accentuates it by, not from what the players say, but actually it is shown in their actions.

They'll come and kill mobs if you're alone and seem in trouble, or even if you aren't.

I loved that part as well, although I wish more people would have been willing to stop and talk after the events.  Unfortunately, in my experience, people just moved on once the killing was done.  Maybe that will change on release when people aren't so hurried to do what they can before the end of beta.  <crosses fingers>

Originally posted by evolver1972

I loved that part as well, although I wish more people would have been willing to stop and talk after the events.  Unfortunately, in my experience, people just moved on once the killing was done.  Maybe that will change on release when people aren't so hurried to do what they can before the end of beta. 

I'm pretty sure those that do like to socialize will and those that don't will still feel like a part of the world. Considering the way themeparks are usually made, soloing is a must nowadays. The 'how' in GW2 actually fits well and grouping and making friends is now just a plus without the gripes of kill steals, waiting turns for a certain mob for a drop, etc.

I'll cross my fingers as well. 

Originally posted by whisperwynd

Originally posted by ariboersma

omg yes! those two.. the trading was so easy! but I wish you could collect stuff away from the AH like you can buy stuff. On the second some people thing not grping makes the game antisocial but I disagree.. I think it makes things easier since after the fighting is over you can be excited but stopping to talk mid event just doesn't make sense.

For the social aspect, it is strange that the lack of communication usually equates to anti-social behavior but the way GW2 plays it actually accentuates it by, not from what the players say, but actually it is shown in their actions.

They'll come and kill mobs if you're alone and seem in trouble, or even if you aren't.

very true, its so nice not to have that MINE! mindset while killing things

That is felt like an MMO. No sure if that's a little thing but who cares. Played MMOs where everyone is off doing their own thing, and thus it simply feels like everyone is playing their own singleplayer games until they are forced to group up. Whereas GW2 made it so easy to just play with anyone that it fostered a very friendly & cooperative environment.

Oh and I really liked how clean the UI was. I know there are people who love their add-ons & extra skill-bars all over the screen. But I'm glad that ArenaNet went with a minimalistic UI, providing me with a clear view of what is on my screen.

Also another little thing I enjoyed was wondering around and hanging out with NPCs. Especially the ones that had something to say.

Originally posted by Master10K

That is felt like an MMO. No sure if that's a little thing but who cares. Played MMOs where everyone is off doing their own thing, and thus it simply feels like everyone is playing their own singleplayer games until they are forced to group up. Whereas GW2 made it so easy to just play with anyone that it fostered a very friendly & cooperative environment.

 

Oh and I really liked how clean the UI was. I know there are people who love their add-ons & extra skill-bars all over the screen. But I'm glad that ArenaNet went with a minimalistic UI, providing me with a clear view of what is on my screen.

 

Also another little thing I enjoyed was wondering around and hanging out with NPCs. Especially the ones that had something to say.

Master I totally agree about the clean UI.. I led raids in WoW from vanilla on and DPSed and sometimes healed on my alts... its so nice to have a game that you CAN play with a clean UI.. so uncluttered that you can see whats going on!