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Tennek

Just so you know.. I don't think it'll be all rainbows and butterflies because of a few more GLBT guilds.. I just think they will give us a larger network to play with when we get to the hard stuff.. as well as a few more friendly faces... I have a hard time seeing the negative of being on a more friendly GLBT server.. in LotRO it worked out rather well..

and don't worry I'm fully aware no matter where we go there will be haters.. trust me you won't be disappointed even on a GLBT server, there will be all the usual intolerance. I think you over estimate our numbers.. even all the GLBT guilds combined will be a drop in the bucket.. Your examples seem to assume we will have our own server cut off from the rest of the world.. no.. that is not how it'll be.. it simply will be just a tad friendlier.. that's all..

Quote by Siafu

Overall, these threads of statements made by these intelligent people are great and as a general rule I very much agree with the mood and spirit of their conversation.

(This was actually a comment I made about some other people discussing their own server-situation and concerns. I've brought it back to apply this/my statement to this thread.)

After (ALL) that I have read on the subject of selecting "just the right" server for us....it becomes very evident that it's "STILL" going to be a very long time with many changes before we see if the decision was made well ... or not so well.

My humble advice: When in doubt roll the dice / flip a coin whatever to make it easy or easier than it has been anyway to choose a server...."

After all I've read here in these posts alone...I almost felt stupid that I said this could be as easy as flipping a quarter! But ladies and gentlemen..... I see nothing better to rescue us from the harsh reality of... "THIS" vs "THAT."

How was Eternal Cove Chosen? I didn't get to beta in time to be with you or on that server....so I'm curious as to what process SV went through before this server was chosen? If you end up saying a lot of gay people just liked the name and went there.....I am going to come back here and say.....see this is much easier than you thought!

Halish / tennek's points (as well all of the others) are clear and are valid in every way possible. So if they are both right equally (and they are) then how is one to find one outcome...with two opposite answers or feelings to a solution.

My answer: because gay people can do this extremely well.....

Look at the names provided to us nearest launch date very carefully...and the "one" name that speaks to your heart that says...this will be our home.

PUSH THE BUTTON....and lets go show them what we can accomplish rather than safe-guarding and protecting what is in reality....a far bigger issue than we alone or with others hope to manage to our outcome/satisfaction.

/salute

You need to click one of the holo thingies in the middle of the middle section hub .. it will send you to nar shada lower promenade .. click the keyboard by the giant hologram ... and this will get you started .. (check you mail for next part) be sure to keep checking your mailbox for clues and look for folks taklking to holograms as well.

Here is a site with a walkthrough trying to go without one so far ... but letting yall know.

http://dulfy.net/2012/08/13/swtor-live-event-chevin-grand-acquisitions-race-coverage/

Episode 699 - Enterprise - "Proving Ground" - 01/21/2004

http://www.allstepisodes.com/megvid.php?n=5313

Xindi scientists test their new, planet-killing weapon in an asteroid field as Archer finds he has an ally in the Delphic Expanse.

Enjoy!

Yes Linda, Come play with us!

I have to say i agree with tennek on this one, well put my friend :D

I'm thInking sylvari ranger as my main. I'm very much in love with nature and all its beauty and ferocity. Also, I just love animals and anything with a pet system I'm all over that. Yes, I realized I disregarded the necros. Which I might have a charr necro IDK. But I defs thinking an asura elementalist and a hunan theif as my alts. I like having varitey in case I gets too baire with one or we meed something more specific.

Also, love captain planet. Idk who started that but it was amazing ;) and we should be friends. Lol also, now the theme song is stuck in my head.
TIME TO STRAP MYSELF TO A TREE!!!

Tim

This may or may not work for you.

You can try using Lucid Virtu MVP. It's a software that essentially forces the integrated graphics to process the repetitive rendering leaving your discrete graphics card to do the important work. You may see some improvements. Your mileage may vary.

You can find that here: Link to Softpedia

This is software end-user consumers can't purchase--it's typically licensed to specific motherboard manufacturers. I'm not seeing that your motherboard officially supports this on Asrock's website, but there are other manufacturers with the B75 chipset with the support, so the outlook is good.

And the link maybe an evaluation copy :unsure:

I like the these series

http://www.youtube.com/show?p=M439IGjSu1M

For a GW2 noob like me it's very informative :P

By the way!

Concerning server queues: did you know (you probable did but just in case) ArenaNet implemented overflow servers for where there are server queues?

If there is a queue, instead of being placed on a wait line at the welcome screen, your are logged into an overflow server where you can play normally with other players that are in queue.
Once a spot opens in your server you will be transferred and your progress while your were in the overflow server saved.

Pretty cool I think, in fact I think it's awesome!

So no need to worry about high server queues at launch when looking for a home. ^^

I do think that things like WvW do not work on overflow servers though. :(

Episode 698 - Enterprise - "Chosen Realm" - 01/14/2004

http://www.allstepisodes.com/megvid.php?n=5312

Religious zealots hijack Enterprise and seek to execute Archer for acts of desecration upon the spheres.

Enjoy!

I see and I understand your thoughts, from all of you, but I still believe it is a mistake believing that this is a solution to people's intolerance. It might seem as it is at first but if you look at it more closely it is no different than going to any server and I will explain why.

(Please bear with me I am not playing the devil's advocate just to piss you all off or because I want troll around. I am just sharing my beliefs and thoughts; I guess I am a bit different here).

Replying to some points since my last post:

for MMOWarrior

I find the discussion springing up about segregation interesting. I hardly think the GLBT is segregated here or in the world.. far from it.. I offer my viewpoint simply for the sake of good conversation.. just to be clear (because print can't always be) I wasn't offended by your sex comment, I think my response came off harsher than I meant it to be..

I go throughout my day at work, with family, playing in a community orchestra, etc.. all with straight folks.. yet I also like to go home to my safe haven where I'm totally accepted just as I am.. the GLBT community is like going home.. Who doesn't like to go home? Gay, Straight or otherwise.. It's not a matter of this OR that, it's a matter of this AND that.. these things are not mutually exclusive.. for the record my best gaming buddy is a straight guy I met back in DAoC.. we've now been friends and gaming buddies for some 10 years..

Anyway I just thought the conversation was interesting..

Yes tone in plain text can be misleading but no worries I think mine came out wrong as well. :)
You know, it's interesting because you and I are agreeing completely and here we are arguing!
In my previous post I said I was all for being on a guild of folks who share the same beliefs

Being on a gay-straight friendly guild is fun and cozy because we can joke around without freaking people out but beyond that

I agree 100% that when I go home, I want to be with the people I am comfortable with and not having to worry about the usual crap. But beyond the walls of my home/guild, that's the world/server we are talking about, that's a different subject.

It's like only looking for work in places where you know everyone is homosexual, taking only gay metros, going to gay post offices, gay banks, it's just impossible and too much!

You know what I actually see happening if we attempt a move like this and we succeed? Forums filled with:

"The fag server"
"Why can't they just fucking play with everyone and have to make fuzz about everything"

And even if we happen to get a few GLBT guilds together and go to the same place, this as you all know does not guarantee exclusivity and we will still have to deal with intolerant people at some point just as in the real word.

Having a few more guilds will not make a difference if one day someone calls you any names. If you need support after an incident like this, you have us, your guild, your family. I don't see how more GLBT guilds can make a huge difference on this matter, just a bit.

What I am trying to say here is that a move like this can have more negative consequences that good ones:

We move with other GLBT guilds:

- [BAD] We STILL have intolerant people (a very few less).
- [BAD] We risk a community outrage for segregating into one server giving a bad name to the gay community.
- [BAD] Segregation has a negative effect on society concerning acceptance of homosexuals.
- [GOOD] You can get support from others like you when in need.
- [GOOD] You minimize the chances of encountering assholes (by a VERY small percentage).

We do not move:

- [BAD] We have intolerant people.
- [GOOD] You can get support from others like you when in need.

The good from moving do not outweigh the bad.

I feel like I am trying to screw with your plans and your dreams and believe me it's nothing at all like that. Hey I will go wherever you go, I don't care! I guess I am just a bit of an altruist regarding this subject.

I really think that this wish to limit ourselves so much against "the others" in order to protect ourselves (which I totally get and understand, trust me, been bashed all my childhood in school - good old cliché) will prevent us from meeting other extraordinary folks out there and make a difference in the community.

Ok that's for my dear MMOWarrior with love :)

Moviong on to Mr. Halish

Again, I agree with everything you say.

You see guys, the thing here is that I am with you and your thoughts, but I think we can get what we want by just going anywhere want, that's the only difference.

A few comments for you:

You should be able to be open about who you are and what you like without fear that people who were becoming friends suddenly shy away from you.

You don't want these guys as friends then, you want quality people.

Gay accepting guilds are great but I find there's always a moment where somebody says something to you which crosses the border of "harmful teasing" into homophobia. You look around to your guild mates for support and you find it lacking with people claiming you're taking it too personally and if you have the problem perhaps you should go.

Obviously not all guilds are like this but in my experience being open in a none-GBLT guild lends it self to this inevitable truth and you have no choice but to "turn the other cheek" and we need to be more "thick skinned". All similar things we shouldn't tell children when they're being bullied in school but for some reason we still do because the only other option is to act against the offender and like I said you find your allies not-so-number-some.

Completely agree.
It still depends on the person though and their ability to deal with these problems and the people he or she encounters but that is a different issue. I could talk about this for ages though. :)
But that's why we have this awesome GLBT guild! So problem solved. ^^

Being in a gay guild on a server can bring about similar challenges, especially in a completely social environment where everybody is encouraged to play with each other and help each other. Having more GBLT guilds with us gives us a little more grounds to be open about ourselves knowing that we have support that will back us up. It means that we can take part in large scale content knowing that we're surrounded by friends rather than people who are muttering things like "I don't care what you do but why do you have to talk about it? By the way me and my girlfriend got engaged last night".

There's a terrible double standard in gaming where GBLT members should operate a "don't ask, don't tell" attitude while straight people can be as open as they like. I wish to avoid any of our members, even for a second, feeling upset by the comment of idiot. Anyway we can limit this is a good thing, in my eyes.

Back to what I said to MMOWarrior. A few more might help yes, but is it really going to make that big of a difference and it is worth it when you compare pros and cons?

I don't see why you should encounter anyone who makes a comment like that to you if you talk with your guild. If you talk in the area chat then possible, but with us you are safe.

And concerning your last point, well nothing to say, I am with you; that is why I joined: to be a part of a multicultural group of people who enjoy, embrace, accept and respect who they are.

Anyway there goes the long post, thanks for your comments all. :)

Just a small disclaimer:

I totally understand where you are going with this and I get it.
I will also go wherever you go and will help make it happen if need to be.
I know what it is to be tired of hearing hate comments and want your little refuge.
I AM NOT TROLLING I SWEAR!!! I am trying to be constructive and just express my opinion.

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Replying to Thrumdi

You are 1000% correct there - I think I exceed a bit when it comes to being out there and you are right, not everyone is an activist :) - that is probably, well no, that is exactly the reason I am being a bit more difficult here. But yes you hit right on the spot. Thanks!

the ranger video sounds like this guy, or at least trying to sound LIKE him lol.

VERY explicit language though, you've been warned.

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I also played GW1 for a good 6 years now on multiple characters, after they released eye of the north and announce gw2 (seeing as they only had a logo at the time) Going back and completing alot of content you may have skipped (aka quests for 1 or challenges/dungeons) even taking a little break and coming back you feel somewhat refreshed to play again.

I suppose its a matter of enjoying the world more then "having enough content to grind" I think thats the main focus of GW2's downscaling, with the added benefit of being anti-grief as well, even players who have gone through these areas can roam around and help in events or other players.

I know I have run all the content in GW1 till I have mainly memorized the majority of the game but even knowning that, sometimes the AI really pulls a fast one and can become stupid difficult in a heartbeat (mainly nightfall and eye of the north content) But even going back now (as I have been playing again) I find myself challenged abit in proper content on a new character or an established character.

It's going to take me bloody ages to find all those Ranger pets!

Those are some dedicated and hard working pigeons.

I feel all warm and fuzzy inside. Thank you Halish. Thank you.

Hereis a mesmer build that I've been toying around with, its all theory, I haven't used it yet:).

Basically, this build is a sPvP build only, it would not do well in too large of groups, its main potential lies in 5v5 or 1v1 really. It is a mantra based build which is something that I at first was not attracted to, but after how disappointing clones and illusions were for me, I had to give it a swing! Now, let me jump into some explanations!

My weapons of choice were: Sword/Pistol and Staff
-Sword/Pistol is what i would in theory start off with, seeing as the phantasmal duelist has high damage potential.
-Staff is there in case the battle is not going my way, and i need to spread around some conditions/boons, or just get out of there.

What i like about this build:
1. My heal seems pretty OP with the Harmonious Mantras(Mantras can be activated twice before you must recharge) trait, as well as the Mantra Mastery trait(Mantra cooldown reduced by 20%). That puts my healing mantra on a 6.5sec CD, with the ability to get out13,040hp in two quick uses back to back. Nice :D
2. With Harmonious Mantras (mentioned above) Mantra of Pain has the potential to do a nice little burst of damage when my other abilities are on CD. Also, being able to use my other mantras twice is very helpful :) i.e, Mantra of Distraction will be able to daze my foe (or foes) and deal damage with my Halting Strike trait (it will also cause vulnerability thanks to Illusion of Vulnerability trait). Thats some more potential dmg burst.
3. Using Winds of Chaos is just plain ol' fun. period. No argument :D
4. I will most likely switch to the staff when I am in trouble, seeing as it provides a quick teleport back, as well as throw many conditions on my target. Now, i didn't focus too much on the Runes, but i did like the chill on the Sigil of Superior Hydromancy that might help me a bit getting out of sticky situations.

Things im not so sure about:
1. I had a hard time deciding b/w the traits Protective Mantras and Restorative Mantras. Its the choice between healing allies (does this include myself?) while mantras are charging, or gaining extra armor while they are recharging. I just went for restorative mantras..
2. I'm not sure how effective shatters will be due to my low clone output, and the fact that i would like to keep my Illusionary Duelist around as long as possible. (BTW, the fact that they die with your enemy drives me crazy. Sure, it is all in the enemy's head..but, why can other people damage them do much? >_

My build with PvE in mind.. hmm, still not sure.