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Also I haven't been paying any attention to traits anyway.

Traits are pretty much equally as important as utility skills, both are less important than weapon choices though.

I know they are, they're the same as traits in GW1 basically if I read correctly, perhaps a few changes to mix it up.

Urm, there aren't any traits in guildwars 1

corpsesarefun wrote:Urm, there aren't any traits in guildwars 1

Except for the ones that were there, such as soul stealing, fast casting, the various elemental magics...

I think you're getting a bit confused. There are 2 separate systems in GW2 controlled via the "traits" panel, traits and attributes.


In the blue area you put points into trait lines, this unlocks traits (chosen in the red area) and provides slight buffs to attributes (seen in the green area). Each trait line has two attributes linked to it that are increased by an amount proportional to the amount of points you put into that trait line.

Traits are split into two kinds, minor traits (the small slots) and major traits (the larger slots), either could be something like "drop caltrops on dodge" or "gain armour of earth when you reach 25% health" and didn't exist in guildwars one but the main difference between them is major traits are chosen from a pool of traits whereas minor traits are automatically given to you when you put a certain amount of points in trait lines.

Attributes are passive buffs for things like "condition damage", "amount of healing", "maximum health" or "damage done" and each profession has a slightly different basic attribute profile (for example warriors have higher base maximum health), attributes increase uniformly as you level up and can also be increased by the gear you choose as well as by the trait lines you put points in. Attributes were in GW1 but in a very different form, they were profession specific and tended to be about making a certain line of skills more powerful (like the fire magic example you used) rather than general effects like "conditions last X% longer".

It's by no means a simple system but it's interesting.

Source: http://www.arena.net/blog/play-your-way-jon-peters-on-traits-and-attributes

Exactly as predicted-- I still don't have a beta invite. Ah well.

Nor did I, oh well we can get into the next beta weekends

Is anyone any good at photoshop or logo making? Dakka Korps needs a logo

Maybe we should make it somewhat generic enough so as to use it across all incarnations of Dakka Korps?

Imperial eagle, big blocky letter?

I'm thinking something like the DakkaDakka logo but with the second Dakka replaced with the word Korps and the GW2 dragon logo (see below) after it. We could save a version without the GW2 logo on it for use in other games.

Melissia wrote:

corpsesarefun wrote:Urm, there aren't any traits in guildwars 1

Except for the ones that were there, such as soul stealing, fast casting, the various elemental magics...

Those were Attributes


As for the logo, I just think the Dakka Korps idea where we take the Dakka Logo and swap words would be good; we could just put "GW2 Division" on the underside, the MW: O people could put "MW: O Division", "Minecraft Division", what have you.

Yeah, we just need someone with the skills and flair to make it.

Anyone interested in joining the Dakka guild that doesn't already have me on steam can you add "quantech" to your friends list please.

Also is this list still correct?

Fafnir GMT -7
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Melissia GMT -6
Karon GMT -6
Zyllos GMT - 5
asimo77 GMT -5
Chowderhead GMT -5
J.Black GMT 0
Corpsesarefun GMT 0
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Cryage

So did we ever get someone to make the Dakka Korps symbol?

corpsesarefun wrote:Yeah, we just need someone with the skills and flair to make it.

Anyone interested in joining the Dakka guild that doesn't already have me on steam can you add "quantech" to your friends list please.

Also is this list still correct?

Fafnir GMT -7
Slarg232 GMT -6
Melissia GMT -6
Karon GMT -6
asimo77 GMT -5
Corpsesarefun GMT 0
Morathi's Darkest Sin GMT 0
Avatar 720 GMT 0
MrDwhitey GMT 0
Wolf GMT 0
Swordwind GMT +8
Xeriapt GMT +10
n0t_u
Cryage

Added, and unless the time zone here in Manchester has changed recently, yes, it's still correct for me

Just sent a Steam invite as well. Also that's still my time zone as far as I know.

Avatar 720 wrote:
Added, and unless the time zone here in Manchester has changed recently, yes, it's still correct for me

To be fair, Manchester has strange ways...

I meant is everyone on that list still interested in being in the guild and is there anyone else not on the list who wants to join

A load of information about the cash shop has come out.

http://www.arena.net/blog/mike-obrien-on-microtransactions-in-guild-wars-2

and here is a leaked set of images showing what will be sold in the shop http://imgur.com/a/yOKsM

YES!

Finally someone gets Micro transactions right!

Indeed. I can finally get character slots in game. I just need 3 anyway. Will probably save up for bank slots then.

Lol, pirate outfit ftw.

corpsesarefun wrote:I meant is everyone on that list still interested in being in the guild and is there anyone else not on the list who wants to join

I'm still interested, though don't know when I'll join just that I will at one point.

Corpses has asked me to make a logo for the guild - here's my initial results based on his direction.



Please feel free to discuss or suggest improvements.

Still going to join.

Here’s our philosophy on microtransactions: We think players should have the opportunity to spend money on items that provide visual distinction and offer more ways to express themselves. They should also be able to spend money on account services and on time-saving convenience items. But it’s never OK for players to buy a game and not be able to enjoy what they paid for without additional purchases, and it’s never OK for players who spend money to have an unfair advantage over players who spend time.

That is an awesome attitude.

We have a new player-driven market that allows players to trade gold for gems and gems for gold. If you want something, whether it’s an in-game item or a microtransaction, you ultimately have two ways to get it: you can play to earn gold or you can use money to buy gems. We think that’s important, because it lets more players participate on a level playing field, whether they use their free time or their disposable income to do it.

I love these guys. I might just buy some gems just because I like how they think.

I like the logo, looks pretty cool.

I'll probably buy quite a few gems, cosmetic items are awesome

Scholar's outfit as a greatsword wearing warrior.

WIN.

I'm pretty sure the costumes are town clothes (cannot be worn in combat) so as much as I'd love to beat the crap out of an elder dragon wearing a chefs outfit I doubt we can.

That logo? Me gusta.

I probably won't buy much from the cash shop except for the functional items, and even then I'll be cheap and buy them in-game.

corpsesarefun wrote:I'm pretty sure the costumes are town clothes (cannot be worn in combat) so as much as I'd love to beat the crap out of an elder dragon wearing a chefs outfit I doubt we can.

That sucks...