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The Tree of Liberty
(07-12-2013, 06:57 AM)
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Last edited by Retro; 09-30-2013 at 02:28 AM.
Jira
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(07-12-2013, 06:57 AM)
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Reserved for my first anniversary thread.
Katoki
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(07-12-2013, 06:58 AM)
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Fresh air!
Levyne
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(07-12-2013, 06:59 AM)
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In this moment in time I have more posts than Hawkian.
demented
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(07-12-2013, 06:59 AM)
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In on first page with my (glorious) return to GW2 today!
nataku
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(07-12-2013, 06:59 AM)
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Nice
Noisy Ninj4
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(07-12-2013, 07:00 AM)
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Woo, OT3 finally.
Kos Luftar
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(07-12-2013, 07:00 AM)
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I'm in!

Coolest thing is those quggan. Called the beard one!
Lunar15
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(07-12-2013, 07:00 AM)
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Excellent OT, Retro.

I'm excited to start fresh with a new OT. Second half of 2013 looks like it's going to be even crazier!
Aodh
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(07-12-2013, 07:00 AM)
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OT3 went live as I was posting in OT2. OP looks good Retro.
Baconmonk
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(07-12-2013, 07:01 AM)
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Nice OT! Will definitely check those guides out later, as I'm still relatively new.
Aquila
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(07-12-2013, 07:01 AM)
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Ooo, quaggan likes this!
Retro
The Tree of Liberty
(07-12-2013, 07:01 AM)
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If Avatars aren't working, you may have to download it and upload it to GAF rather than providing the address.
Imgur is the only host I have that can host to a gallery like that, but apparently it doesn't like .png files.
Lunar15
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(07-12-2013, 07:03 AM)
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I'm just glad the OT3 was here in time to celebrate our historic victory for beards everywhere.

An alternative OT is "Grow Now, Shave Never, Beards Forever"
Last edited by Lunar15; 07-12-2013 at 07:05 AM.
Aodh
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(07-12-2013, 07:04 AM)
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Kos earned the bearded victory.
Sophia
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(07-12-2013, 07:06 AM)
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Hooray for fresh new threads!

Hmm, I might see about buying a server transfer with gold. It'll take awhile tho, but it would be worth it to play on Stormbluff and do WvW with you all.
Last edited by Sophia; 07-12-2013 at 07:12 AM.
Ashodin
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(07-12-2013, 07:06 AM)
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WOOOOO
Lunar15
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(07-12-2013, 07:07 AM)
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Also, since this is a new OT and all, I should finally reveal that I was actually Ursa Karhu the entire time.

Shocking, I know.
irfaanator
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(07-12-2013, 07:10 AM)
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I christen this new ot in the name of firetross. It'll drive away kos's bad karma
Retro
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(07-12-2013, 07:12 AM)
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Originally Posted by Lunar15

I'm just glad the OT3 was here in time to celebrate our historic victory for beards everywhere.

An alternative OT is "Grow Now, Shave Never, Beards Forever"

The Quaggans down there at the bottom started as a homage to the various good OT Titles that people suggested, and ended up sort of poking fun at various posters and events.
Lunar15
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(07-12-2013, 07:16 AM)
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Originally Posted by Retro

The Quaggans down there at the bottom started as a homage to the various good OT Titles that people suggested, and ended up sort of poking fun at various posters and events.

I know, I thought that was a great idea. I thought about taking the guardian one, but thought, "Nahh, that's totally Ash's deal".

Not sure I understand the "Snug as Fuck" one though.
Retro
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(07-12-2013, 07:20 AM)
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Originally Posted by Lunar15

I know, I thought that was a great idea. I thought about taking the guardian one, but thought, "Nahh, that's totally Ash's deal".

Not sure I understand the "Snug as Fuck" one though.

That one is actually the one Ash should have taken, considering....

God, that thread.... What a mess that was. (Post in question is #44).
Ashodin
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(07-12-2013, 07:20 AM)
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I have the guardian avatar!!! YESS
Jira
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(07-12-2013, 07:24 AM)
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Originally Posted by Ashodin

I have the guardian avatar!!! YESS

You're supposed to take the fedora.
Kos Luftar
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(07-12-2013, 07:26 AM)
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Just want to say, awesome job Retro and thanks for making a new avatar for me and helping #BEARDGATE get things done.

Originally Posted by Jira

You're supposed to take the fedora.

I agree!
Last edited by Kos Luftar; 07-12-2013 at 07:28 AM.
Trey
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(07-12-2013, 07:26 AM)
Elementalists don't suck.

Nice OT.
Ashodin
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(07-12-2013, 07:28 AM)
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Originally Posted by Jira

You're supposed to take the fedora.

I avatar what I want hoe

Okay I changed it. Fedorable on a Quaggan.
Kos Luftar
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(07-12-2013, 07:32 AM)
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Originally Posted by Levyne

In this moment in time I have more posts than Hawkian.

Should make an avatar where a quaggan is holding the 2 legendary bows!
Retro
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(07-12-2013, 07:33 AM)
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Originally Posted by Lunar15

I know, I thought that was a great idea. I thought about taking the guardian one, but thought, "Nahh, that's totally Ash's deal".

Ash switched over, so the Guardian is all yours!

Originally Posted by Trey

Elementalists don't suck.

Nice OT.

Who said they did? I've been helping out a lowbie who needed some help (since he's playing an ele, I figured I'd be able to see the traits and skills) and been kind of enjoying it.
Ashodin
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(07-12-2013, 07:37 AM)
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Originally Posted by Retro

That one is actually the one Ash should have taken, considering....

God, that thread.... What a mess that was. (Post in question is #44).

The avatar quote in that thread is hilarious now that it's a quaggan.
Wallach
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(07-12-2013, 07:41 AM)
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LOL, nice avatars.
Retro
The Tree of Liberty
(07-12-2013, 07:43 AM)
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Originally Posted by Wallach

LOL, nice avatars.

As a rule, I try not to change my avatar... but PRetro the Quaggan Shill was too good to pass up, and it's not every day we have a new OT (or that I actually make one, this is my first).

I'll change it back in a month, like I did for Real Pic January.
Levyne
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(07-12-2013, 07:43 AM)
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I wonder if we can get through a page without a Hawkian post. The new destination must be messing with his programming :p
irfaanator
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(07-12-2013, 07:52 AM)
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I like the evilore link and the pvp link. good stuff
Sophia
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(07-12-2013, 07:53 AM)
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Originally Posted by Trey

Elementalists don't suck.

Nice OT.

Elementalists are amazing in the hands of a competent player. The problem is, the skill cap needed for the class is way higher than any other class. Way higher than most of the players playing the class too. Personally, I don't think it's worth the effort for PvE or WvW.
Last edited by Sophia; 07-12-2013 at 07:55 AM.
xeris
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(07-12-2013, 08:04 AM)
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Y'all are trying to make sure I don't read this thread ever again with those avatars ain't cha?
Levyne
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(07-12-2013, 08:04 AM)
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Originally Posted by Lunar15

Also, since this is a new OT and all, I should finally reveal that I was actually Ursa Karhu the entire time.

Shocking, I know.


Whaaaaat? Then who is Kanik?
xeris
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(07-12-2013, 08:06 AM)
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Originally Posted by Levyne

Whaaaaat? Then who is Kanik?

No, Who is on first. I Don't Know is Kanik.
docbon
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(07-12-2013, 08:10 AM)
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i am having trouble parsing the above sentence.
xeris
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(07-12-2013, 08:14 AM)
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Originally Posted by docbon

i am having trouble parsing the above sentence.

Who is on First. What is on Second. I Don't Know is Kanik. I Don't Give a Damn is Short Stop.
Levyne
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(07-12-2013, 08:16 AM)
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Being serious. Throughout OT2 and the last near-year I have met lots of people and made many many friends. Here's to an awesome upcoming anniversary and another great year. :)
Trey
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(07-12-2013, 08:26 AM)
Is the title supposed to be some countdown? Oh tee three, two, one, zero.
User Name Here
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(07-12-2013, 08:31 AM)
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Two week updates is madness.
Aquila
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(07-12-2013, 08:37 AM)
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Originally Posted by Sophia

Elementalists are amazing in the hands of a competent player. The problem is, the skill cap needed for the class is way higher than any other class. Way higher than most of the players playing the class too. Personally, I don't think it's worth the effort for PvE or WvW.

This. Engineers also have this problem in that both classes have been somewhat pigeonholed into being hybrids while other professions can perform their designed role to their fullest and still be comparatively adequate in unsatisfactory situations. Elementalists and Engineers are still my two favorite classes in the game though as nothing else comes close to their fun, unique, and dynamic mechanics. Only min/max'ers in cof 1 and fotm will tell you that these classes are worthless in PvE and no class is worthless in WvW.

I still need to finalize my Ele's gear... I've been dwelling on it for a week now.

Edit: Come on. Where's the wizard quaggan avatar? Whoever made 'em did a bang up job.
Katoki
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(07-12-2013, 08:50 AM)
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Yeah, elementalists hurt to learn. I'm better off now than I was about two weeks ago but I'm still pretty dead most of the time.
Ashodin
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(07-12-2013, 08:54 AM)
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Originally Posted by User Name Here

Two week updates is madness.

And yet here we are.

Uh oh Retro they want you to make more!
RadicalVelocity
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(07-12-2013, 08:59 AM)
Here to claim some numbered post less than 1000 so that I TOO can brag in guildchat.

bragging to commence momentarily.

ARAH!

PS: there are too many quaggans in here. Need some skritt saying "Gooooot something?"
Wallach
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(07-12-2013, 09:46 AM)
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Originally Posted by Ashodin

And yet here we are.

Uh oh Retro they want you to make more!

Heck yeah. I totally want one that has a Thor hat who's sign says "WHEN'S MAHVEL?"
markot
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(07-12-2013, 09:47 AM)
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I cant play a dagger/dagger elementalist cause of lag in wvwvwv... I port around too much...

But I play staff, I like it, but I need to change my gear, im berserker and I do alot of dmg, but I drop like a whore in heat.
jersoc
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(07-12-2013, 09:54 AM)
oh thank god it's not a stupid pun title.

latest patch is probably the best one yet. the new city is pretty great. shame it'll go away.

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