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Flameseeker Chronicles: War stories in Guild Wars 2
I'm really big on the moments in games that turn into memories, whether that's in Guild Wars 2, your pen and paper variety of choice, or any other game. I mean, you probably remember a lot of your time in-game (unless you play a lot while really tired or otherwise impaired), but there's a difference between, say, recalling some of the quests you had to complete in order to fill a renown heart and recounting that seriously epic time that you and that other Guardian (whom you haven't seen since) totally took on that Champion Jungle Troll all on your own and stomped his face, man, even though you were both underleveled -- you just swapped to scepter/focus and kited him around while the other dude was whalin' on him with the great sword and it was just so cool. (We were really proud of ourselves, OK?) Similarly, there's a difference between walking up to an NPC-defended tower and laying siege to a player-defended one. Sure, you'll probably remember both of them, but one is going to make the sort of experience that sticks with you.
The Daily Grind: Your EVE moments of triumph?
As an EVE Online player, you can never tell what's going to be safe - whether your current moment will be your best - or your last. If you're playing espionage games, will they find out what you're up to before you make off with a hangar full of goods? Out hunting in wolf packs? Better hope you don't run up against something nastier than you. Even things as basic as can flipping have turned out to be deadly. Truly, New Eden is an eat-or-be-eaten place to live - but that's why we like it. That said, this morning we wanted to take a moment to ask all the EVE Online players out there what your best, brightest, and most memorable moments of triumph were? Obviously you don't have to name names - unless you want to, of course - but we'd love to hear about what your most memorable moments in the unforgiving arms of New Eden. Was it sneaky? Or did it involve lots of weaponry and an awesome battle? Tell us your war stories!
