Tag Archives: GW2

A Weak Imagination [GW2]

Posted on 13/11/2012 by bernardparsnip

In September, ArenaNet heralded the age of a new kind of MMO. One that eschewed the leveling game/raiding distinction in favor of horizontal progression. This was lauded as “the endgame reimagined”, an escape from the skinner box carrots of old. Many … Continue reading →

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Lettuces [Quote of the Day]

Posted on 12/09/2012 by bernardparsnip

“There are only so many human towns you can defend from centaur attacks before you think — oh, just take over the town, I’m off to pick lettuces.” Spinks

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MMOs are like buses… [GW2/MoP]

Posted on 23/08/2012 by bernardparsnip

Spinks asks the key question of the moment for MMO enthusiasts: How will you manage your playing time between Guild Wars 2 and Mists of Pandaria? These aren’t the only titles that I’m planning to dip into in the autumn period (hello … Continue reading →

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World PvP and How WvWvW Left Me Cold [GW2]

Posted on 14/06/2012 by bernardparsnip

In this second post sharing my experiences of the second beta weekend of Guild Wars 2, I wanted to talk about World v World v World. First, a little nostalgia trip. World PvP has been offered by almost every MMO … Continue reading →

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Guild Wars 2: The Casual’s Best Friend [GW2]

Posted on 11/06/2012 by bernardparsnip

Following a few hours playing Guild Wars 2 over the beta weekend, I had a clear sensation that this is the next generation of MMO. Or perhaps more specifically, the next generation of casual MMO. Before I explain, let me … Continue reading →

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