Waffels.9748

I recently has this issue. I ran a traceroute only to find I had too many public open ports. To fix that, I let malwarebytes do a scan and remove anything it found. After that, everything worked! Here's the link that tells how to run a traceroute: [https://help.guildwars2.com/hc/en-us/articles/201862998-Troubleshooting-Connectivity-Issues](http://https://help.guildwars2.com/hc/en-us/articles/201862998-Troubleshooting-Connectivity-Issues)

> @"Hesione.9412" said: > Okay, there is definitely something wrong with that map. I would put that into the bugs section. Just respawned about 20 minutes ago, had to change maps

> @"Hesione.9412" said: > :( > > I checked the generic bounty page and the specific one (https://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Legendary_Corrupted_Facet) and can't find any information on respawn times. I haven't heard of a problem with the CO bounty board, so maybe the legendary ones take longer to respawn. > > I would stay on the map you're on - changing maps may mean changing to one that has an even longer timer. Over 2 hours later and still nothing..

> @"Hesione.9412" said: > That information isn't shown anywhere. The rule of thumb I use is a maximum of half an hour since the bounty was last taken from the bounty board/it last despawned or was killed. I've been at the bounty board for close to an hour, nothing has popped up yet.

> @"Fueki.4753" said: > > @"Waffels.9748" said: > > Don't believe it's my end as it's only happening in Guild Wars 2. > Arenanet has problems with their Amazon Web Servers that the game is hosted on. > They even admitted having technical problems. > > So far it seems like it was my end. I apparently had a ton of open network ports that were associated with public IPs. I ended up having to run Malwarebytes to get rid of them.

> @"Inculpatus cedo.9234" said: > Cool. > You might consider adding your solution to the aforementioned thread. I will, just give me a few days to make sure the problem went away. No reason to post, if it didn't work.

> @"Inculpatus cedo.9234" said: > You can find tips/suggestions in the Dev-posted thread 'Storyline Disconnects'. > I suggest reading from last to first. > > Good luck. I actually might fixed the issue thanks to my guildmates on discord. Seems I had a ton of open ports that needed fixing.

> @"Inculpatus cedo.9234" said: > Well, that's an unfortunate default. > Hope everything works out. > > Good luck. So far so good. I'm just curious as why I was having mouse problems in GW2 and no other game I play.

> @"Inculpatus cedo.9234" said: > Hence, the 'try a different mouse' suggestion. > It's often the easiest troubleshoot. > > Perhaps, the mouse is still under warranty? > > Good luck. At this point, I don't even think it's a mouse issue. I think now it's a connection issue. I ended up trying this. If you're experiencing mouse lockups or failures, it may be because your computer is automatically turning off the power to a USB Root Hub. Go to your Control Panel > System > Hardware tab > and click on the "Device Manager" button. In the Device Manager window, find the item or items labeled "Universal Serial Bus controllers." Open it, and double-click the first item called "USB Root Hub." In the USB Root Hub Properties dialog, click on the "Power Management" tab. "Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power" is checked by default. Uncheck this box, and click "OK." So far I haven't had an issue but who knows what the rest of the day will bring.

> @"Ashantara.8731" said: > > @"Waffels.9748" said: > > I've only had this mouse since last August. > > Okay, then that shouldn't be the issue, you are right. > > > Also, who takes apart a mouse when you can get a cheap one at the store? > > _If_ you have a cheap mouse, sure, throw it away (More plastic for the environment, yay! ;) ) and get a new one. If you own a gaming mouse, however, it doesn't hurt to carefully open it and clean it after a few years of usage (_if_ you start encountering issues like that). Well I figured out the problem is my mouse. it's the USB connection, now I just need to find a solution to it.

As long as I have a working mouse, that’s all care about. I’m not picky on what mouse I use.

> @"Ashantara.8731" said: > How long since you have disassembled your current mouse and cleaned the contacts? I've only had this mouse since last August. the sensor on the bottom is cleared out. Also, who takes apart a mouse when you can get a cheap one at the store?

> @"Moradorin.6217" said: > Yes some times I get the same mouse cursor lag and always have on multiple systems and mice its the game. To me it seems to be related to having allot (like a burst) of events at once that interact with the player character, some times its like it wants to force certain events to happen before allowing the player its next move. I suspect it has to do with player interaction and event ordering. It's not even an event i was in. I was doing a story mission in the Ruined city of Acah.

Just a quick update. Switching from windowed fullscreen to fullscreen has helped so far. I'll update this thread if anything changes.

> @"ShadowCatz.8437" said: > > @"Waffels.9748" said: > > I have not, but this is also not a constant thing. I'm almost thinking it's just lag I'm seeing, I just wanna be sure it's not anything else. > > > > At least check your settings in MS Windows for how mouse pointer are to be hidden when you are not typing (which impact games too), use a key to show a big circle around mouse when you can not find it on screen (it is an option in settings Windows for mouse pointer). > > Also make sure your mouse drivers are set up correct (if you use a gaming mouse or any mouse that have its own apps to controll settings for mouse like DPI). > > If you want real help here on forum give us information about brand and SKU (look under mouse where you usually will find this kind of information). > > Don't forget to tell us if you play GW2 in Fullscreen or Boarderless (Windowed mode is the same as Boarderless just it removes edges from being seen of Window for app/game). In Windowed mode (putting app/game above the surface of Desktop) it will use the settings from video card for Desktop (changing colours in video card drivers as an example will only have impact on apps that are run in this mode; not when run in Fullscreen mode and vice verse). This also have impact for how mouse cursor behaviour will change as when you move cursor over each app vs in when Fullscreen is active and its only game that have full priority from Windows (OS). > > To sum it up: we need more information if you want serious help instead of only blaming it on "lag". I mean, to be fair "lag" is usually the issue for most players. I'm using a logitech m-u0026 I'm windowed full screen--Just changed to full screen, so I'll see if that helps. FPS hangs around 60-65 and ping is 35

I have not, but this is also not a constant thing. I'm almost thinking it's just lag I'm seeing, I just wanna be sure it's not anything else.

> @"Kaltyn of Torbins Deep.2946" said: > > @"Waffels.9748" said: > > I'm currently unable to use the auction house ability as i'm locked out for a few days. Where can i go about looking for food and bags in or around Divinity's reach? Also, how do i find a guild aside from the lfg? There's only 1 listed > > Send me a message in game telling me what level you are and I'll send you some food. I might have a spare couple of bags in the guild bank too. Bags can be crafted by any of the armor crafting professions (I don't remember if the weapon crafting professions can or not). Crafting also grants regular experience besides just crafting experience, so that is another way to speed up leveling a character. Are you Thalasi?

> @"Kaltyn of Torbins Deep.2946" said: > > @"Waffels.9748" said: > > I'm actually eying a Human Human Revenant, I'm liking the class so far. > I have both a Herald and a Renegade - the HoT and PoF Revenant elite specs - and I really enjoy them both, though I do favor the female norn renegade. :) > > > (I snipped stuff) > > You might be right about leveling at least 1 character first. I'm already finding out that I'm needing to farm XP in lower level area just to keep up with quest levels. > Couple pieces of advice - if you're part of a guild, make sure you grab the guild XP boost from the bartender in the guild hall. It's either a 10 or 20% XP boost, it's free, and it lasts until you replace it with one of the other boosts. Comes in especially handy once you start trying to train your masteries after reaching level 80 too. Second it food. ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS be running a food when you are leveling. Depending on the specific food, that is an extra 10 to 15% bonus experience, though its generally only from kills. Still it helps a lot when leveling. Lastly, don't neglect to map complete the cities - Divinity's Reach, Black Citadel, The Grove, Lion's Arch, etc. Just map completing all the cities can net you up to 10 to 15 levels of XP, depending on your level. > > I'm currently unable to use the auction house ability as i'm locked out for a few days. Where can i go about looking for food and bags in or around Divinity's reach? Also, how do i find a guild aside from the lfg? There's only 1 listed

> @"Kaltyn of Torbins Deep.2946" said: > The level 80 boost gives you Valkyrie gear for a thief, Dire for a necro, and soldier's for the other 6 classes. So think about how you want to play your toon and what that starting armor and weapons will mean for you. I'm actually eying a Human Human Revenant, I'm liking the class so far. > @"Danikat.8537" said: > > @"Waffels.9748" said: > > > > > @"Uden Reavstone.3426" said: > > > As a new player, you should NEVER use a level-80 boost until you levelled a character or two the old fashioned way. With that said, the best way to do this is by exploring. What I like to do is map complete my race's starting zone, then its city, then its level 15-25 zone. Then I explore LA and the cities, starting areas and level 15-25 zones of the other races. By this time, you'll either be level 80 or close to it. > > > > Don’t know if I’d say I’m new. I currently play WoW so I already have an idea on how this game is. If anything it’s just learning what spells I have and/or which build works for me. > > > @"Waffels.9748" said: > > I don't know if I would say any one class is easier then another. All classes have set skill/abilities that are already assigned a key. It's more of what play style do you like (Dps ranged or melee, healing or tanking and what's easier for you as a player to manage. > > Based on this I think you should definitely level at least 1 character normally before using the boost. This is not WoW and while there are of course similarities there are also a lot of important ways it's quite different from WoW. For a start there is no such thing as a ranged or melee profession or a healer or tank profession, they can all do all of those things and more. (Also healer and tank aren't really roles in GW2, support is more about providing a range of boons and area effects based on the current situation, that's why you'll likely have noticed there are no targeted healing skills and no taunt skills.) > > There's other important differences too, like how gear and stats work, the best sources of XP, the different game modes available and the long-term goals within them. Plus more subtle things like the effects of down-levelling and diminishing returns. Most importantly there's the near-complete lack of a clear path for 'progression' once you get to level 80. Expecting this game to play just like WoW is one of the more common reasons I see new players get confused or stuck. You might be right about leveling at least 1 character first. I'm already finding out that I'm needing to farm XP in lower level area just to keep up with quest levels.

> @"Pacificterror.7805" said: > > @"Waffels.9748" said: > > > @"Pacificterror.7805" said: > > > > @"Waffels.9748" said: > > > > > > > > > @"Uden Reavstone.3426" said: > > > > > As a new player, you should NEVER use a level-80 boost until you levelled a character or two the old fashioned way. With that said, the best way to do this is by exploring. What I like to do is map complete my race's starting zone, then its city, then its level 15-25 zone. Then I explore LA and the cities, starting areas and level 15-25 zones of the other races. By this time, you'll either be level 80 or close to it. > > > > > > > > Don’t know if I’d say I’m new. I currently play WoW so I already have an idea on how this game is. If anything it’s just learning what spells I have and/or which build works for me. > > > > > > I think the reason people advise against using the boost, at least on a profession you haven't already leveled to 80 before previously, is because they strongly suggest you get used to/comfortable with that class first....so even if you're familiar with GW2 on an Elementalist as an example, they'd recommend you not use a level 80 boost on an Engineer. > > > > > > I feel like a good middle ground is boosting a "straightforward" class (or at least straightforward for Core content) - and even then initially only doing that to unlock quality of life stuff like the Mount (since once it's unlocked you can use it on any character) and maybe the Glider if you don't find it too painful doing Verdant Brink while unfamiliar. If I ask people in the community which professions are the easiest to get the hang of, they either say Warrior or Necromancer (Core Necro anyway)....based on that, I boosted a Warrior (as my main is a Necro) just to mess around in level 80 content between progressing my main. > > > > I don't know if I would say any one class is easier then another. All classes have set skill/abilities that are already assigned a key. It's more of what play style do you like (Dps ranged or melee, healing or tanking and what's easier for you as a player to manage. > > Apologies if I came across as sounding like some are easier than others....I more meant that the general consensus is that some are more intuitive than others, while some take more time to get into the groove with. True, but I'm also sure those are also players playing an MMORPG for the first time.

> @"Pacificterror.7805" said: > > @"Waffels.9748" said: > > > > > @"Uden Reavstone.3426" said: > > > As a new player, you should NEVER use a level-80 boost until you levelled a character or two the old fashioned way. With that said, the best way to do this is by exploring. What I like to do is map complete my race's starting zone, then its city, then its level 15-25 zone. Then I explore LA and the cities, starting areas and level 15-25 zones of the other races. By this time, you'll either be level 80 or close to it. > > > > Don’t know if I’d say I’m new. I currently play WoW so I already have an idea on how this game is. If anything it’s just learning what spells I have and/or which build works for me. > > I think the reason people advise against using the boost, at least on a profession you haven't already leveled to 80 before previously, is because they strongly suggest you get used to/comfortable with that class first....so even if you're familiar with GW2 on an Elementalist as an example, they'd recommend you not use a level 80 boost on an Engineer. > > I feel like a good middle ground is boosting a "straightforward" class (or at least straightforward for Core content) - and even then initially only doing that to unlock quality of life stuff like the Mount (since once it's unlocked you can use it on any character) and maybe the Glider if you don't find it too painful doing Verdant Brink while unfamiliar. If I ask people in the community which professions are the easiest to get the hang of, they either say Warrior or Necromancer (Core Necro anyway)....based on that, I boosted a Warrior (as my main is a Necro) just to mess around in level 80 content between progressing my main. I don't know if I would say any one class is easier then another. All classes have set skill/abilities that are already assigned a key. It's more of what play style do you like (Dps ranged or melee, healing or tanking and what's easier for you as a player to manage.

> @"Uden Reavstone.3426" said: > As a new player, you should NEVER use a level-80 boost until you levelled a character or two the old fashioned way. With that said, the best way to do this is by exploring. What I like to do is map complete my race's starting zone, then its city, then its level 15-25 zone. Then I explore LA and the cities, starting areas and level 15-25 zones of the other races. By this time, you'll either be level 80 or close to it. Don’t know if I’d say I’m new. I currently play WoW so I already have an idea on how this game is. If anything it’s just learning what spells I have and/or which build works for me.