How will you choose your Traits?

Today on the ArenaNet blog Jon Peters posted about the new Traits system.  What we've now seen is a system that is deeper and more complex than it appears on the surface.  For those who were lamenting the lack of variety in builds that the new skillbar system introduces, I think the Traits system will more than make up for it.

Tales of Tyria: Chapter 11 - Shaman

If you missed it, here's a link to the previous Chapter.

Everyone's first instinct was to attack the Charr, but common sense kicked in and caused them to pause for a moment, allowing Karthis a moment to speak.  "Stand down!" he commanded.  It wasn't at first clear if he was talking to the Charr or his companions, but when he turned to look at Skoldur, Naimh and Paulina it became apparent he meant them.

Guild Wars 2 Beta

If you're reading this blog you're most likely a die-hard fan of Guild Wars 2 who is eagerly awaiting its release. You also jumped at the opportunity to sign up for a chance to get into the beta test yesterday.
I also signed up and hope that I get into a beta event.

Leaked Beta Screens

Here is a compilation of the few screen shots that were leaked this weekend. We can deduct TWO things from them:

1) The game looks BEAUTIFUL, and we can't wait to play!
2) Do not, under any circumstance, break your NDA and leak images/footage!!!

When Worlds Collide

The reveal of information about World vs. World (WvW) PvP in ArenaNet's upcoming Guild Wars 2 came as a bit of a surprise this week.  Not that we didn't know what it was or that they were working on it, but the timing of the reveal and the amount of detail was unexpected (for me, at least).

I've never been a big fan of PvP for a couple of reasons.  The first is that I don't seem to be that good at it and the second is that I generally don't find it fun (which is probably a result of the first reason!)

However, as I read the blog post about WvW, I started thinking that this was PvP that I could get into.