Why Play Guild Wars 2 in 2024?

For the past decade, Guild Wars 2 has been my go-to MMORPG. But why? Why is this the MMO I always come back to? Why play.. Guild Wars 2?

Today, I talk about why I love this game so much. So that you can decide whether you might like it too!

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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:51 Production Value
1:29 Open World
2:41 Mounts
3:37 Combat
4:56 Classes and Buildcraft
6:09 No gear treadmill?
7:28 Long term goals
8:50 Endgame
11:14 State of the game
12:39 Monetization
13:28 Conclusion

[RowanMcTavish]

The reason I always come back to Guild Wars 2 is that no other MMORPG comes close to matching the sheer joy that simply traversing the world brings me in GW2. No other game provides that "log in, start around, boom, you're immersed in content with a bunch of other people" gameplay loop. It's awesome.

[bobiboulon]

What Lara forgot to mention is that she's one of the most (I'd say _the_ most, honnestly) chill and positive GW2 English-speaking streamer you'll come across. You really need to catch her on Twitch, and maybe game witth her on big events, you won't regret it! :)

[Darkstar]

For me, one of the coolest features of GW2 is that it is very viable to play if you don't have many friends who also play. You don't *need* a guild, or static group to do content (even end-game content) with. For a while, I struggled a bit since my old guild basically disappeared, so I was basically alone in the game for a bit, but with the LFG system and the generally totally awesome and relaxed community, you can totally do endgame content with random people

[MysticMike]

Just coming back after 5+ year hiatus, had 3k hours logged prior to that. Super glad I found your page and glad to see the game is still going strong!

[casey]

As somebody who started playing Gw2 about 4 months ago, this game is exactly what ive been looking for in an mmo for so long!

[illmattic]

GW2 has some of the best open world exploration of any video game I’ve ever played, not just MMOs. So many secret areas, puzzles, mini dungeons and what not. I finally got 100% map completion on every map in the game and I still come across random events or fights that I never saw before

[Beriorn]

"I need to go outside more."

Just touch a Sylvari, they're close enough to count as touching grass.

[Cameron_David_]

Been playing since GW1 beta and always come back. The movement, map designs, lack of gear grinds and huge number of classes and builds keep the game fun.

[sickbozo]

lara calling asura ratlike
mukluk : this means war!!!

[xander]

I think something extremely cool is the fact that you can transform gold into premium currency at an ok rate. MEANING YOU CAN BUY EVERYTHING TOTALLY F2P! And it's actually doable. Ah, yeah, you mentioned that xD

[TigStripe]

I got a little emotional when you were showing the meta footage, because you're right - GW2's open world is unlike any other MMO out there when it comes to just finding groups of people doing stuff wherever you go. And seeing world boss trains or meta trains happening, coming across swaths of players like that, is inspirational.

[Violetawa]

"I think I need to go outside more" and other things I also say while staying inside playing games

[joshuacunningham]

im starting this right now after 18 years of wow. tried almost everything besides this and i cant tell you why... specifically your video inspired me ill be subbing. love your accent and the content focused on the positive which really is the deciding factor for me. love it thank you maybe ill see you in game!

[hilanddoug]

So happy to hear you enjoy WvW! Its been my favorite game mode ever since I had to go there for map completion in the old days. Never the same twice, big group, small group, solo. Always fun.

[DidoneLarissa]

I played at launch for some months. And I just returned a month ago, and I'm having A BLAST! This game aged like wine; I'm having a lot of fun, and there's a lot to learn. The community has been lovely, now I want to find a guild!
Your videos have been super helpful, thank you so much :3

[Royal.Grand.Majesty]

Guild Wars 2 is best known for 3 Major things:
1: The MMORPG that respects your time the most.
2: The MMORPG with the largest scaled spectacles and group events.
3: The MMORPG with the best Mount, Character and Combat animations.

[DarkTheDoc]

Whenever I take a break from the game and think about coming back, Lanarity's vids always pop up on my feed, which give me a huge motivation and remind me of the reasons why I started and like this game, truly a masterpiece of an MMO

[Avenrise]

Three things I personally would like to add to the list:

1) The soundtrack to the game is stunning. IMO movie quality composing by Maclaine Diemer and all the other talented people at ANET, it brings the entire world to life and the passion they have towards the game just oozes through the tracks.

2) I'm a completely solo player these days and it's a game that facilitates that amazingly. The open world events, the ease of using the group finder when I do want group content and the amount of tasks you can do solo (or in a group) is great.

3) The personal story. I fell in love with the game due to it and while the base game arc is not exactly what I'd call high quality it just keeps getting better and better. Highly recommend playing in order, getting to know the other characters but most importantly you the Commander. It's almost all voiced (S2 being the only exception I think, that being a creative decision if I remember correctly?) and while I do sometimes wish we had more quantity the quality is top notch.

[Emptity_Friend]

Tbh i just installed guild wars yesterday and thats the first video i watch, your voice makes me feel comfortable and idk y, anyways if i become addicted to this game its your misstep : )

[cavedwarf]

I have played many MMORPGs in the last 20 Years. I've played ESO, WoW, Black Desert, Aion, SWTOR, Tera, Runescape, Everquest, LotRo, Metin2 and many more.

Guild Wars 2 respects your time. Old Content is still viable for you to play and that's why you will meet players EVERYWHERE. No dead Zones. No dead Events. GW2 has by far the best mount system in every MMO i've encountered. Every Mount has it's purpose. And GW2 has BY FAAAR.... the best and friendliest Community ever.