Yes, I'm a bit crazy. I freely admit that I can overthink things when it comes to gaming. *Smile*
I've been trying to figure out which weapon combinations best fit my play-style and it has been maddening - in a good way. I love the options and how each can significantly alter how a class plays. My only problem is that I keep changing my mind. Most every combination on the Guardian feels good! Flipping back and forth using a Skill Calculator wasn't helping much with my decision. I needed something I could review all at once.
This is NOT scientific. I loosely categorized the skills based on offense only, defense or some combination. Obviously, the damage/offense output is "potential" output based on the stats provided in the tooltips which won't consider talent specs and gear. For me, this was good enough and gave me a bird's eye view of the current options.
The matrix is very useful when watching game-play videos on YouTube. Now I can easily identify what options were available to that player versus how they elected to play the class and how well they did.
Wanted to share with other would-be Guardians out there. *Smile*
Crazy like a Fox ;)
So crazy in fact, you are going to push your Guardian to cap with me this weekend!
Posted by: Sarzan | June 05, 2012 at 11:18 PM
Man, I'm having a heck of a time just trying to decide which Profession to MAIN, nevermind deciding on a build!
The problem with GW2 is that so many combinations sound cool that it's hard to decide. >_<
Posted by: Pai | June 06, 2012 at 02:15 AM
LOL You're probably right.
Posted by: Saylah | June 06, 2012 at 08:16 AM
I hear ya. I love the Elementalist as well and am intrigued by the Engineer. Hopefully the content as good replay value and I'll be inspired to roll all three at some point. I have a gaming friend that loves WOW that I hope to convince to come to the dark side for a bit after they finish with MOP.
Posted by: Saylah | June 06, 2012 at 08:18 AM
Bah, use your powers of pursuasion! Better yet, let's try to ninja a beta weekend key for them to try it out...
Posted by: Sarzan | June 06, 2012 at 09:09 AM
Warrior for me !!! or I might just branch out and play a ranger. Either way it will be fun..
Posted by: Pixiestyx | June 06, 2012 at 08:13 PM
I've never tried a warrior in any game - ever. That and rogue/thief have never appealed to me. It used to be that I had to be a magic caster or pet class since I was all about the solo. Trying the Paladin and Druid in WOW changed my mind. I enjoyed playing a hybrid. But Rift sealed the deal. OMG how I loved my Cleric!!! *such fond memories*
Posted by: Saylah | June 07, 2012 at 05:05 PM