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Trait specifics are listed. Was there something in particular that isn't clear? EDIT: In the interest of specifics, I have constructed the build on the template website so everyone can see it. Maybe this is more clear...

I'm trying out a unique approach to the thief that seems to be working well. I'm using a Might-stacking approach. Here's what I'm using: 10/30/0/30/0 with P/P and P/P (yes, that double pistols, both times) Soldier's Armor (P/V/T) with Superior Runes of Strength (+20% might duration, 3% chance...

I use my Engineer to farm mobs in Orr (usually the events around Penitant Camp and southward). When I attack with the flamethrower, I'm attacking usually a group of five or more Risen. I have not had any trouble 'tagging' each one as I run by spraying. Since AreanNet increased the...

At present, the longbow needs help. Its an underpowered weapon even when traited (and that goes for Rangers as well as Warriors). If bows are your thing, I'd recommend the Shortbow and put 20 points in Skirmishing for Quick Draw. Save your longbow for occasional fights when distance is more...

I don't PvP, so I'm not much help to you there. However, I did hear in a few Mesmer podcasts that a "condition Engineer" can be just as deadly as a Mesmer. Mesmers are considered the top PvP profession at this time (wide variety of skills that sync well in multiple builds). I don't know...

I like Ambryana's second image best (with the "son" surrounded by angelic wings upraised). So far, that one gets my vote.

Enok's picture looks absolutely hideous. Just when you thought Charr couldn't be any worse. We might all need to chip in and get Ryan a makeover kit. Do you all think one kit is enough for a Charr? Beauty might be skin deep, but that kind of ugly goes to the bone.

Below are some garnered posts on the official forums from ArenaNet Developer's comments. They were collected so that I could get a better picture about what they are planning in the future months for our professions (no official time frame was given). Any profession not listed is due to not...

Ryan is a good choice as a player, active guild member, and has good organizing skills. Now if we can just get him to choose an "appropriate" race . . . (perhaps something less furry, because constantly taking him to get flea baths will deplete our guild bank quickly). :)

That's the reaction I got, too. However, he did say that the pet died frequently in dungeons and especially after fractal level 20 when Agony really impacted them. His argument is that just because rangers had trouble in dungeons didn't mean the profession was broken. Apparently when trying...

UPDATE: March 8, 2013 For those fellow rangers who are interested, over this past week there have been some developments. https://forum-en.guildwars2.com/forum/professions/ranger/Robert-Hrouda-on-pets-in-dungeons Robert Hrouda, Dungeon Designer, plays a Ranger. During some comments in the...

One other point that I've discovered about condition damage (which doesn't affect your questions, so I'll keep this in a separate post)... GW2 game mechanics only calculated condition duration in "whole" numbers. Fractions are lost. So if you can put bleeds on your target for 2 1/2 seconds...

What Elite skills would expert Rangers recommend for a level 30 Norn Ranger? I would recommend Rampage as One as your primary elite skill. It syncs very well with Sharpening Stone and Quickening Zephyr for awesome spike damage (when something has to die very fast). The Spirit is good for...

Currently, I'm trying out a split between Beserker and Rampager gear. I have a 59% crit chance on 30/30/10/0/0 traits. I'm not impressed with Carnivorous Appetite. but I can burst 6-9.7k on a QZ Rapid Fire. I wouldn't call that weak dps. Long Range shot is hitting at 1.7-2.7 also. So...

Calculating Precision All characters start with 4% natural critical chance. Your base precision is effectively ignored by the system. Additional critical chance is only provided by precision from your weapons/armor/jewelry/traits. The amount of additional precision (not base) required to...

I've been toying with different builds for my ranger as well. For me, 20 in Marksmanship and 20 in Skirmishing are a must. I run double bows, so X in Marksmanship (extra longbow range) and X in Skirmishing (extra bow speed) are requirements for my playstyle. I am primarily a longbow ranger...

Last night, we had an interesting time [CAMP]ing the JP in EB. We fought Tarnished Coast hackers. Four of them. Speed hacks and teleport hacks mostly. One thief had an invisibility hack so that he could attack while stealthed. But the most interesting part of all... these players were...

In Lornar's Pass, I'd report 'em. In Orr, I'd follow 'em. Lornar's Pass can be soloed (though difficult in some places, but it can be done). In Orr, soloing is near impossible. So I'm thankful for the extra firepower (safety in numbers).

In GW1, bots were an issue, grabbing loot and crushing the economy. In GW2, they have been beneficial. Don't get me wrong... I don't like powerleveling or stealing loot or crushing the game economy. Those are all bad features of bots that mess up the game. But I have found one very good...

Avoid "Napoleon" as a commander. He doesn't know what he's doing and fills the chat with unwarranted accusations and blame at other players (especially when he fails, which is rather regularly).