Guild Wars 2

I Forgot to take a Screenshot

stargrace January 14, 2019 No Comments

Friday night members of Kamikaze Runners & The Wombattery got together in Guild Wars 2 to attempt a guild puzzle (I forget what they’re actually called) – it would be our second (I think) attempt at this one. The first time we did it I was AFK the entire time at the entrance to the zone and completely useless. I’m not sure I was any more useful this time around BUT we did complete it!

It was a series of puzzles that needed to be solved, and my favourite part is when we had to open a curtain and then emote whatever it was we saw pictured behind it. Then we had X amount of time to run up and do mini jumping puzzles to another curtain where we had to emote what we had below, up top. Confusing?! YES! Especially with 7 people. It was a LOT of fun though and I’m really glad I was able to go.

I didn’t get to hang out for long but I am glad we managed to complete a guild event. Hopefully I can keep attending on Friday nights at least while my husband is off on paternity leave.

Mesmer Antics

stargrace January 6, 2019 No Comments

With my husband home on paternity leave, I have a smidge more free time than usual, and I’ve found myself dipping back into GW2 again. I remember there were some things I wanted to work on but now I can’t remember what those things were for the life of me. I know one goal I wanted to accomplish was to obtain my first ever epic. I can’t remember WHICH epic it was though. I’m thinking maybe it was a sword for my mesmer? That’s the character I’m maining these days.

Still, GW2 is an easy enough game to get back into. You can find a story line and pick up exactly where you left off. Right now I’m working on my personal story (completed it on another account but not this one) and then I’ll progress through the rest of the seasons / stories / expansions like normal. Will I actually make any progress? That’s always to be seen, but it’s a lot of fun in the meantime and there are still a good number of friends playing which always helps.

As always, happy gaming, no matter where you find yourself!

Guild Wars 2 Electric Boogaloo

stargrace September 25, 2018 No Comments

I haven’t had a lot of time to game, but if you’d like to friend me you can find me in Guild Wars 2 most days, just add stephanie.9073 to your friends list.

I’m making my way painstakingly through the PoF story line while also trying to complete my personal story (I’ve completed it on a different account but recently switched) and work on ascended gear. I managed to craft the jacket and the pants for my mesmer, who I am currently using as my main (and enjoying an enormous amount).

I also recently got my necromancer to 80 though I haven’t done anything more with that character yet, like, get her some exotics to wear. It’s on the list!

As always, happy gaming, no matter where you find yourself.

Following Friends

stargrace September 15, 2018 2 Comments

I don’t always follow friends around from game to game (especially since some of us jump around pretty frequently) but every so often I’ll find myself getting drawn into the hype – and Guild Wars 2 is one such game that seems to pull at me.

The Combat Wombats have decided to start running GW2 guild events on Fridays, led by the amazing Pixel_One who streams the happenings. I’m usually tied down by baby and toddler so I can’t make them or I get called away from them, but last night I found myself in a baby-free zone and I was able to participate in a fractal with the group.

Listening to discord was hilarious and I’m pretty sure I fell off of every platform there was to fall off of, but I had an absolute great time and it was a reminder about how much more fun these types of games can be if you’re playing with a group of friends.

I’ve known most of the members of CW for 8+ years now, but we still like to grow and embrace gamers who are into positivity and being chill. If you’re a streamer it’s another bonus, whether you’re into watching streams or doing them yourself. We have ‘The Wombattery’ discord set up for anyone who wants to promote a friendly and inclusive environment and if you’re interested in joining you can let any of us old time wombats know and we’ll send you an invite (twitter, this post, whatever).

In the meantime, I need to work on unlocking the mounts on my GW2 account, and maybe see about crafting a legendary. It’s a nice break from World of Warcraft but I’m certainly not giving that game up either.

As always, happy gaming, no matter where you find yourself!

Guild Wars 2 and Kung Fu Tea

stargrace September 3, 2018 No Comments

Since a bunch of Combat Wombat friends have recently returned / started playing Guild Wars 2 there was no way I was going to be able to resist dipping my toes back in. The game has always been one I enjoy a fair amount, and not having to rely on a subscription means I can dip in and out easily without too much guilt if I take a break. My latest break came right after PoF released, I obtained my dino mount and then stopped playing (I forget the exact reason, it was probably just a lack of time). Since I’ve returned, I got my springer mount (the rabbit, who I’ve named Ribbit) and I’ve been working on some simple map completion. Nothing stressful.

It’s not as hands off as say, World of Warcraft, but it lets me connect a bit more and helps keep my sanity during the few brief moments I have here and there.

Anyway. They have a promotion going on right now with Kung Fu Tea, and there are items you can get in-game for signing up on the tea app, as well as other prizes if you live in the US (the DLC items are for anyone). I haven’t had any luck yet because their servers have been swamped, but a friend managed to get the codes working and that gives me some hope.

Two of my characters recently had their 6 year anniversaries, so I added a bunch of new goodies to my account, too. The birthday rewards have always been something I look forward to and I think ArenaNet has really done a fantastic job at keeping them interesting and relevant.

If you happen to be playing, you can find me there as stargrace.4917 – please feel free to add me to your friends list. My hours are pretty erratic, but I really do enjoy watching chat and participating when I can get a hand or two free.

As always, happy gaming, no matter where you find yourself!