Random thoughts and tips on WvW
We did it! We won a WvW.
I spent all the stress test in the different WvW zones. Felt like I got 2-3 levels.
Let me tell you, defensively: well placed ballista in a keep can slow down a zerg and offensively: it can help push your troops forward. I feel like people are doing a better job picking up supply, but still some people don't. Remember, after a supply camp is taken over pick up supply.
Also there are still people who get lured by the enemy into Legendary Defenders and get one shotted. Don't be that person.
I saw atleast 2 of the Towers we had in Eternal Battleground fully upgraded. They looks so different. The walls look like they are made of steel and the door looks like a very thick stone.
Well done whoever did that. Also for those that don't know Keeps can be upgraded to have waypoints... So there are ways to move about the quicker. Also the Guard quantity is increased and the level of Guards is raised to 83 when you upgrade them. If this is a supply camp, the guards escorting the Yak get upgraded too.
Finally our server managed to take Stonemist Castle. It was very impressive use of siege. There were trebuchets far off bombarding the gate and walls. There were arrow carts placed where enemies would gather. Ballista were placed at bottlenecks. Rams were everywhere. 3 Rams to a door!
I also have to point out there is now a buff when you are undermanned in WvWvW. But it didn't really do anything to help. It gave you +33% gold, +33% exp, +33% karma. The gold helps buy siege stuff I suppose... but its not like more damage or more hp. The buff only appeared a few minutes.
Well done Henge!
I closed by doing some of the WvW jumping puzzle. It was fun. Knocked around afew Borlis guys with logs at one of the trap switch command center. I got killed shortly after when they made it through though. Wasn't able to make it to the chest. But I hear it gives you siege blueprints and resets daily.
We did it! We won a WvW.
I spent all the stress test in the different WvW zones. Felt like I got 2-3 levels.
Let me tell you, defensively: well placed ballista in a keep can slow down a zerg and offensively: it can help push your troops forward. I feel like people are doing a better job picking up supply, but still some people don't. Remember, after a supply camp is taken over pick up supply.
Also there are still people who get lured by the enemy into Legendary Defenders and get one shotted. Don't be that person.
I saw atleast 2 of the Towers we had in Eternal Battleground fully upgraded. They looks so different. The walls look like they are made of steel and the door looks like a very thick stone.
Well done whoever did that. Also for those that don't know Keeps can be upgraded to have waypoints... So there are ways to move about the quicker. Also the Guard quantity is increased and the level of Guards is raised to 83 when you upgrade them. If this is a supply camp, the guards escorting the Yak get upgraded too.
Finally our server managed to take Stonemist Castle. It was very impressive use of siege. There were trebuchets far off bombarding the gate and walls. There were arrow carts placed where enemies would gather. Ballista were placed at bottlenecks. Rams were everywhere. 3 Rams to a door!
I also have to point out there is now a buff when you are undermanned in WvWvW. But it didn't really do anything to help. It gave you +33% gold, +33% exp, +33% karma. The gold helps buy siege stuff I suppose... but its not like more damage or more hp. The buff only appeared a few minutes.
Well done Henge!
I closed by doing some of the WvW jumping puzzle. It was fun. Knocked around afew Borlis guys with logs at one of the trap switch command center. I got killed shortly after when they made it through though. Wasn't able to make it to the chest. But I hear it gives you siege blueprints and resets daily.
