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The original was posted on /r/guildwars2 by /u/KhaldunGGG on 2024-11-14 05:52:53+00:00.

Hey! I’m a new player to the game, and I’m not sure if developers read Reddit posts, but I just wanted to share how great the exploration aspect of this game is!

Generally, I play a large variety of genres of games, but recently I’ve been quite nostalgic about the Skyrim-like exploration experience. I know that MMORPGs have large worlds to discover, but one issue that I often come across in them is the fact that some areas are inaccessible until you’ve reached a certain level. Either it’s hard-coded, or you simply get overpowered by the aggressive NPCs in the area. I’ve tried WoW classic, and while I did enjoy exploring the world, I got discouraged rather quickly because I didn’t want to waste time leveling my character (mainly cuz I didn’t enjoy the combat in WoW either).

So I’ve decided to try Guild Wars 2 instead, and I’ll admit that this has been the exact sort of experience that I’ve been looking for! I could roam around essentially without any restrictions, the quests/random events are actually fun (???) especially when some random players happen to be in the area as well. The fact that a lot of the NPCs are voice acted also adds to the immersion. And I would honestly argue that Guild Wars 2 ended up offering me a much richer exploration experience than for example any Elder Scrolls game, due to how well-polished the other systems are (the smooth combat is perhaps the most obvious example :p). Additionally, the mount system is amazing! I saw some mounts in WoW, when I was trying it out, and I certainly envied the players that had them, but I think the GW2 mounts outshine WoW mounts, not only due to their accessibility, but also how unique each mount is in its functionality.

Eitherway, this has been an amazing experience, and I’m looking forward to exploring the different expansions during the winter holidays. I wish the devs a lot of success and hope they continue to add to this fantastic world for many years to come! Keep up the great work!