hi, im new to GW2 :)

[gypsymagick]

is there anything i should know before getting into this game? tips maybe? i usually play wow but this game is really intriguing to me :)

[Valinov]

hardstuck.gg

[Chickenooble]

Here's a video I made awhile ago -- mostly relevant still. Hope it helps.

https://youtu.be/7diO3QdAyac

[Titansniper1]

Be sure to go to Settings> Combat/ Movement and set Ground Targeting to "Fast with Range Indicator" the default setting is "Normal" and there is nothing normal about it. Normal is pure garbage.

[gypsymagick]

Messaggio originale di Ravenborn:

im new to GW2, but not to mmos, i look forward to it, seem plenty of fun,
i hope its not too easy and thanks for all advices here, its rather rare to see a friendly community like this around. <3
Peace ppl, have a good night ! im out.

Goodluck, i hope you enjoy it!!! yeah everyone has shared amazing advice<3

[RotherHans]

/wiki wb
for world boss timers
or
https://gw2timer.com/

[gypsymagick]

Messaggio originale di Chickenooble:

Here's a video I made awhile ago -- mostly relevant still. Hope it helps.

https://youtu.be/7diO3QdAyac

thank you i will be sure to watch it!!!

[EggBread]

I play off steam, but i'm mostly new myself. My best advice is play the game how you want. This game surprisingly rewards curious minds with varying builds or exploration. There's jump puzzles, diving platforms, achievements, and if you're lucky maybe you'll come across hidden areas full of fun stuff. Early on in your adventure, i'd say tinker with the Dye system to customize your gear to your liking (H in the Hero Menu and the Dye tab) and also mess with your settings. The default settings are less than desirable and clunky if you utilize tab targeting. If you'd like, there's an action combat mode which many seem to prefer making the game play similar to Tera. There's also settings customization videos on Youtube i'd recommend taking a look at if you ever get frustrated at the controls like I did.

Generally, try to approach the game with an open mind because I wrote it off way too quick in the past only to find out the game is actually insanely fun.

[Lord Yoshi]

Messaggio originale di gypsymagick:

is there anything i should know before getting into this game? tips maybe? i usually play wow but this game is really intriguing to me :)

do anything and you get rewarded for your time, not by grinding. super social mmo rpg

[Turin]

Many people gave extensive answers so i will give a simple advice:

Take your time, there is no rush and make sure you engage with the UI while leveling. That way you will learn and enjoy the game best.

[LLZwerg]

I second the advice to take your time. Also I would not use the 80 boost on your first character. If you don't get used the class, you may regret it. Also it is more fun to play the story and character up to 80 at least one time unless you really want to rush through.

Don't hesitate to ask questions in the map chat. The community in GW2 is the most friendly and helpful I ever encountered.

You may notice players with badges over their heads:
- Mentors ("apple" over the players head, red icon with a plus on the map):
That badge was initially meant to mark a player as a mentor who intends to help other players. However, this is mostly used to show where events are happening on the map in the meantime. Nonetheless these players will surely as well answer questions and assist and I assume with the Steam start many will also use it again for the initial purpose as mentor. ;)
- Commanders (downpointing triangle or cat face in different colors above players and on map):
These mark players who lead a squad. On open world maps these are usually leading meta events, completion runs, mesmer portal to daily jumping puzzles, etc. Also here, they will surely also answer questions and help.