dceptaconroy.7928 Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 Hey necroids. Just wondering if I sorta figured something out via our beginner masks. Probably not spot on but: Core spec is represented by our choosing necro itself as the class so not so much one of the masks. Skull - reaper, Red/(yellow - sand) demon- scourge, Wraith - our next. What do you think? Any eggs out there maybe like what I've mentioned giving us hints, or purely at the behest of the designers? Ps necro this someone if I guess right! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derd.6413 Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 humans have this weird ability of drawing connections where there are none Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dadnir.5038 Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 Because reaper's and scourge's artworks use an Asura, we will have an asura in the next e-spec artwork! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dceptaconroy.7928 Posted January 24, 2019 Author Share Posted January 24, 2019 Derd I'm assuming you're either non human or have a different weird ability, perhaps speed macramé. Dadnir I think youre actually onto something there. I just had to talk about something pretty pointless other than a focus 4 fix so you know..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derd.6413 Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 > @"dceptaconroy.7928" said: > Derd I'm assuming you're either non human or have a different weird ability do not move from your current location Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dceptaconroy.7928 Posted January 24, 2019 Author Share Posted January 24, 2019 Righto that was odd I swear someones^cooked me a hot lunch, left it under my bed and my clocks are all now stuck on lunch time. This isn't the norm. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derd.6413 Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 > @"dceptaconroy.7928" said: > Righto that was odd I swear someones^cooked me a hot lunch, left it under my bed and my clocks are all now stuck on lunch time. This isn't the norm. :) it means you should eat the lunch, somebody clearly worked hard for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lily.1935 Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 The themes that we're seeing in the Elite specs are inspired by horror movies. The reaper is the slow moving Tanky Movie horror monster like Jason, Pyramid Head, that sort of thing. The Scourge is the Mummy or other Egyptian themed movies with powerful Undead Sand Liches. So we're likely to see other Horror tropes rise with that. The Wraith is more Folklore and not supper popular in terms of Films. The Poltergeist would be more in line with this, so a Spec Summoning Ghosties(Ritualist), The Vampire spec, a Zombie spec or Eldritch Horror spec. These are what I see as the most likely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dceptaconroy.7928 Posted January 25, 2019 Author Share Posted January 25, 2019 Done derd. Agreed Lily, I can see them following this theme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeathsProphet.7460 Posted January 25, 2019 Share Posted January 25, 2019 As WoodenPotatoes pointed out in one of his tweets, "order" skills have been added to the game which could be a hint towards an upcoming e-spec. Orders were necro skills in gw1 that required health sacrifice to cause some effect. https://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Death-Branded_Hessper_Sasso Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derd.6413 Posted January 25, 2019 Share Posted January 25, 2019 > @"DeathsProphet.7460" said: > As WoodenPotatoes pointed out in one of his tweets, "order" skills have been added to the game which could be a hint towards an upcoming e-spec. Orders were necro skills in gw1 that required health sacrifice to cause some effect. > > https://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Death-Branded_Hessper_Sasso anet tend to give characters from gw1 that appear in gw2 skills from gw1. iirc in the last episode of season 3 somebody was using hexxes > @"Lily.1935" said: > The themes that we're seeing in the Elite specs are inspired by horror movies. The reaper is the slow moving Tanky Movie horror monster like Jason, Pyramid Head, that sort of thing. The Scourge is the Mummy or other Egyptian themed movies with powerful Undead Sand Liches. So we're likely to see other Horror tropes rise with that. The Wraith is more Folklore and not supper popular in terms of Films. The Poltergeist would be more in line with this, so a Spec Summoning Ghosties(Ritualist), The Vampire spec, a Zombie spec or Eldritch Horror spec. These are what I see as the most likely. if you allow me to be a stick in the mud, i doubt we'll see a ghost, vampire or zombie espec given that those themes are mostly covered by core necro (minions, death magic, blood magic and spectral skills) and i don't see how they would do an eldritch horror spec for necro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derd.6413 Posted January 25, 2019 Share Posted January 25, 2019 > @"dceptaconroy.7928" said: > Done derd. the chocolate should have done the job by now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dceptaconroy.7928 Posted January 25, 2019 Author Share Posted January 25, 2019 Cocoa intolerant dodged poison. Now skeptical of anything edible/fridge purge. Reset. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burnfall.9573 Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 The Perfect Match -**Necromancer/Ritualist** - Masters of summoning the spirit of the dead ---'The Ritualist can also use the remains of the dead to defend the living-not by reanimating corpses as a Necromancer would, but through the ritual use of urns and ashes' ![](http://bestgamewallpapers.com/files/guild-wars-factions/ritualist-jadesea.jpg "") (look closely .at what is on her hand) Necromancer would have access to the Ritualist skills. Can you imagine the possibilities?? In Guild Wars, a profession is given a second profession line---where a main-primary having access (limited) to a secondary profession skills. Here is Necromancer/Ritualist **Necromancer/Ritualist** A Necromancer can function as a healer using Restoration Magic, managing energy with the Soul Reaping bonus. A reusable resurrection skill is useful. The Ritualist's spirit conjuring abilities can complement a Necromancer's Death Magic skill usefully for minion masters, providing blanket effects over all of their undead Can you imagine the possibilities of builds and skills? Anyhow, those are my thoughts for Necromancer next elite profession. https://guildwars.fandom.com/wiki/Secondary_professions_for_a_Necromancer https://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Ritualist https://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Necromancer https://gwpvx.gamepedia.com/Special:PrefixIndex/Build:N/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vancho.8750 Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 > @"Lily.1935" said: > The themes that we're seeing in the Elite specs are inspired by horror movies. The reaper is the slow moving Tanky Movie horror monster like Jason, Pyramid Head, that sort of thing. The Scourge is the Mummy or other Egyptian themed movies with powerful Undead Sand Liches. So we're likely to see other Horror tropes rise with that. The Wraith is more Folklore and not supper popular in terms of Films. The Poltergeist would be more in line with this, so a Spec Summoning Ghosties(Ritualist), The Vampire spec, a Zombie spec or Eldritch Horror spec. These are what I see as the most likely. You forgot xenomorph for mists/space theme or creepy clown in a sewer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lahmia.2193 Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 > @"Vancho.8750" said: > > @"Lily.1935" said: > > The themes that we're seeing in the Elite specs are inspired by horror movies. The reaper is the slow moving Tanky Movie horror monster like Jason, Pyramid Head, that sort of thing. The Scourge is the Mummy or other Egyptian themed movies with powerful Undead Sand Liches. So we're likely to see other Horror tropes rise with that. The Wraith is more Folklore and not supper popular in terms of Films. The Poltergeist would be more in line with this, so a Spec Summoning Ghosties(Ritualist), The Vampire spec, a Zombie spec or Eldritch Horror spec. These are what I see as the most likely. > > You forgot xenomorph for mists/space theme or creepy clown in a sewer. Possible access to stealth for necros? Creepy stalking spec with sword (because must have sword). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dceptaconroy.7928 Posted January 31, 2019 Author Share Posted January 31, 2019 > @"Lahmia.2193" said: > > @"Vancho.8750" said: > > > @"Lily.1935" said: > > > The themes that we're seeing in the Elite specs are inspired by horror movies. The reaper is the slow moving Tanky Movie horror monster like Jason, Pyramid Head, that sort of thing. The Scourge is the Mummy or other Egyptian themed movies with powerful Undead Sand Liches. So we're likely to see other Horror tropes rise with that. The Wraith is more Folklore and not supper popular in terms of Films. The Poltergeist would be more in line with this, so a Spec Summoning Ghosties(Ritualist), The Vampire spec, a Zombie spec or Eldritch Horror spec. These are what I see as the most likely. > > > > You forgot xenomorph for mists/space theme or creepy clown in a sewer. > > Possible access to stealth for necros? Creepy stalking spec with sword (because must have sword). That's what I'm thinking, must have a Boo! Spec -stealthy sword. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lily.1935 Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 > @"Vancho.8750" said: > > @"Lily.1935" said: > > The themes that we're seeing in the Elite specs are inspired by horror movies. The reaper is the slow moving Tanky Movie horror monster like Jason, Pyramid Head, that sort of thing. The Scourge is the Mummy or other Egyptian themed movies with powerful Undead Sand Liches. So we're likely to see other Horror tropes rise with that. The Wraith is more Folklore and not supper popular in terms of Films. The Poltergeist would be more in line with this, so a Spec Summoning Ghosties(Ritualist), The Vampire spec, a Zombie spec or Eldritch Horror spec. These are what I see as the most likely. > > You forgot xenomorph for mists/space theme or creepy clown in a sewer. Those are less common than the ones I listed. But if we get to 6 or 7 elite specs we might see those. Who knows? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yannir.4132 Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 > @"dceptaconroy.7928" said: > > @"Lahmia.2193" said: > > > @"Vancho.8750" said: > > > > @"Lily.1935" said: > > > > The themes that we're seeing in the Elite specs are inspired by horror movies. The reaper is the slow moving Tanky Movie horror monster like Jason, Pyramid Head, that sort of thing. The Scourge is the Mummy or other Egyptian themed movies with powerful Undead Sand Liches. So we're likely to see other Horror tropes rise with that. The Wraith is more Folklore and not supper popular in terms of Films. The Poltergeist would be more in line with this, so a Spec Summoning Ghosties(Ritualist), The Vampire spec, a Zombie spec or Eldritch Horror spec. These are what I see as the most likely. > > > > > > You forgot xenomorph for mists/space theme or creepy clown in a sewer. > > > > Possible access to stealth for necros? Creepy stalking spec with sword (because must have sword). > > That's what I'm thinking, must have a Boo! Spec -stealthy sword. Giant Space Hamsters everywhere! Props if you catch the reference. PS. Wth is going on in this thread? :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derd.6413 Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 > @"Lahmia.2193" said: > > @"Vancho.8750" said: > > > @"Lily.1935" said: > > > The themes that we're seeing in the Elite specs are inspired by horror movies. The reaper is the slow moving Tanky Movie horror monster like Jason, Pyramid Head, that sort of thing. The Scourge is the Mummy or other Egyptian themed movies with powerful Undead Sand Liches. So we're likely to see other Horror tropes rise with that. The Wraith is more Folklore and not supper popular in terms of Films. The Poltergeist would be more in line with this, so a Spec Summoning Ghosties(Ritualist), The Vampire spec, a Zombie spec or Eldritch Horror spec. These are what I see as the most likely. > > > > You forgot xenomorph for mists/space theme or creepy clown in a sewer. > > Possible access to stealth for necros? Creepy stalking spec with sword (because must have sword). doubtful, stealth on necro would be a nightmare from a balancing perspective > @"Yannir.4132" said: > > @"dceptaconroy.7928" said: > > > @"Lahmia.2193" said: > > > > @"Vancho.8750" said: > > > > > @"Lily.1935" said: > > > > > The themes that we're seeing in the Elite specs are inspired by horror movies. The reaper is the slow moving Tanky Movie horror monster like Jason, Pyramid Head, that sort of thing. The Scourge is the Mummy or other Egyptian themed movies with powerful Undead Sand Liches. So we're likely to see other Horror tropes rise with that. The Wraith is more Folklore and not supper popular in terms of Films. The Poltergeist would be more in line with this, so a Spec Summoning Ghosties(Ritualist), The Vampire spec, a Zombie spec or Eldritch Horror spec. These are what I see as the most likely. > > > > > > > > You forgot xenomorph for mists/space theme or creepy clown in a sewer. > > > > > > Possible access to stealth for necros? Creepy stalking spec with sword (because must have sword). > > > > That's what I'm thinking, must have a Boo! Spec -stealthy sword. > > Giant Space Hamsters everywhere! > > Props if you catch the reference. > > PS. Wth is going on in this thread? :lol: who knows. i find it unsettling so it's fitting for necro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lahmia.2193 Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 > @"derd.6413" said: > > @"Lahmia.2193" said: > > > @"Vancho.8750" said: > > > > @"Lily.1935" said: > > > > The themes that we're seeing in the Elite specs are inspired by horror movies. The reaper is the slow moving Tanky Movie horror monster like Jason, Pyramid Head, that sort of thing. The Scourge is the Mummy or other Egyptian themed movies with powerful Undead Sand Liches. So we're likely to see other Horror tropes rise with that. The Wraith is more Folklore and not supper popular in terms of Films. The Poltergeist would be more in line with this, so a Spec Summoning Ghosties(Ritualist), The Vampire spec, a Zombie spec or Eldritch Horror spec. These are what I see as the most likely. > > > > > > You forgot xenomorph for mists/space theme or creepy clown in a sewer. > > > > Possible access to stealth for necros? Creepy stalking spec with sword (because must have sword). > > doubtful, stealth on necro would be a nightmare from a balancing perspective > > > @"Yannir.4132" said: > > > @"dceptaconroy.7928" said: > > > > @"Lahmia.2193" said: > > > > > @"Vancho.8750" said: > > > > > > @"Lily.1935" said: > > > > > > The themes that we're seeing in the Elite specs are inspired by horror movies. The reaper is the slow moving Tanky Movie horror monster like Jason, Pyramid Head, that sort of thing. The Scourge is the Mummy or other Egyptian themed movies with powerful Undead Sand Liches. So we're likely to see other Horror tropes rise with that. The Wraith is more Folklore and not supper popular in terms of Films. The Poltergeist would be more in line with this, so a Spec Summoning Ghosties(Ritualist), The Vampire spec, a Zombie spec or Eldritch Horror spec. These are what I see as the most likely. > > > > > > > > > > You forgot xenomorph for mists/space theme or creepy clown in a sewer. > > > > > > > > Possible access to stealth for necros? Creepy stalking spec with sword (because must have sword). > > > > > > That's what I'm thinking, must have a Boo! Spec -stealthy sword. > > > > Giant Space Hamsters everywhere! > > > > Props if you catch the reference. > > > > PS. Wth is going on in this thread? :lol: > > who knows. i find it unsettling so it's fitting for necro I'd be happy to have another spec that lacks the traditional shroud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derd.6413 Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 > @"Lahmia.2193" said: > > @"derd.6413" said: > > > @"Lahmia.2193" said: > > > > @"Vancho.8750" said: > > > > > @"Lily.1935" said: > > > > > The themes that we're seeing in the Elite specs are inspired by horror movies. The reaper is the slow moving Tanky Movie horror monster like Jason, Pyramid Head, that sort of thing. The Scourge is the Mummy or other Egyptian themed movies with powerful Undead Sand Liches. So we're likely to see other Horror tropes rise with that. The Wraith is more Folklore and not supper popular in terms of Films. The Poltergeist would be more in line with this, so a Spec Summoning Ghosties(Ritualist), The Vampire spec, a Zombie spec or Eldritch Horror spec. These are what I see as the most likely. > > > > > > > > You forgot xenomorph for mists/space theme or creepy clown in a sewer. > > > > > > Possible access to stealth for necros? Creepy stalking spec with sword (because must have sword). > > > > doubtful, stealth on necro would be a nightmare from a balancing perspective > > > > > @"Yannir.4132" said: > > > > @"dceptaconroy.7928" said: > > > > > @"Lahmia.2193" said: > > > > > > @"Vancho.8750" said: > > > > > > > @"Lily.1935" said: > > > > > > > The themes that we're seeing in the Elite specs are inspired by horror movies. The reaper is the slow moving Tanky Movie horror monster like Jason, Pyramid Head, that sort of thing. The Scourge is the Mummy or other Egyptian themed movies with powerful Undead Sand Liches. So we're likely to see other Horror tropes rise with that. The Wraith is more Folklore and not supper popular in terms of Films. The Poltergeist would be more in line with this, so a Spec Summoning Ghosties(Ritualist), The Vampire spec, a Zombie spec or Eldritch Horror spec. These are what I see as the most likely. > > > > > > > > > > > > You forgot xenomorph for mists/space theme or creepy clown in a sewer. > > > > > > > > > > Possible access to stealth for necros? Creepy stalking spec with sword (because must have sword). > > > > > > > > That's what I'm thinking, must have a Boo! Spec -stealthy sword. > > > > > > Giant Space Hamsters everywhere! > > > > > > Props if you catch the reference. > > > > > > PS. Wth is going on in this thread? :lol: > > > > who knows. i find it unsettling so it's fitting for necro > > I'd be happy to have another spec that lacks the traditional shroud. even without a shroud stealth necro would be a bad idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dadnir.5038 Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 > @"derd.6413" said: > even without a shroud stealth necro would be a bad idea Why? Personally I don't think this would be an issue balance wise since the core necromancer don't have excessive mobility or one shot mechanism inbuilt in it's weapon skills and utility skills. Where I see an issue is more that it doesn't fit well with the defensive philosophy of the necromancer because it's an indirect damage avoidance mechanism while the necromancer's defense philosophy is to not "avoid" damage. Thematicaly, stealth fit with quite a few folklore monster (vampire, specter, ghost or even the most common murderer from thrillers/horror movie tend to be proficient at staying hidden from prying eyes). I'd even say that it's already quite surprising that stealth didn't make it to the necromancer up to now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derd.6413 Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 > @"Dadnir.5038" said: > > @"derd.6413" said: > > even without a shroud stealth necro would be a bad idea > > Why? > Personally I don't think this would be an issue balance wise since the core necromancer don't have excessive mobility or one shot mechanism inbuilt in it's weapon skills and utility skills. Where I see an issue is more that it doesn't fit well with the defensive philosophy of the necromancer because it's an indirect damage avoidance mechanism while the necromancer's defense philosophy is to not "avoid" damage. > > Thematicaly, stealth fit with quite a few folklore monster (vampire, specter, ghost or even the most common murderer from thrillers/horror movie tend to be proficient at staying hidden from prying eyes). I'd even say that it's already quite surprising that stealth didn't make it to the necromancer up to now. hit the nail on the head there "stealth as a mechanic doesn't fit necro" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teratus.2859 Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 I would say Reaper has more in common with Wraiths than Skulls tbh When it comes to new elite specs though I'm at a bit of a loss this time.. I can't really think of much more they can do with the elite specs.. Although I do like a concept i've got in mind for duel greatsword wielding Warrior which I call the Jugganaut (I know there's a skill with the name) But other than that.. yeah i'm drawing a total blank for the rest of the classes, makes me glad it's not my job to think them up right now XD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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