Q: What do you do in the Guild Wars community and where can everyone find you?
A: Hi, I’m Phoes! I work for the magazine Guild Mag and I’ve done graphics for other Guild Wars content creators like Corvus and Jebro. I also take and edit screenshots of places/players (that I force to pose) , which I post here: https://instagram.com/necro_phoea/ . You can also find me on Youtube http://bit.ly/1H2Q23U and I rarely stream on Twitch http://www.twitch.tv/phoes. My twitter is: @damnphoes.
A: Hi, I’m Phoes! I work for the magazine Guild Mag and I’ve done graphics for other Guild Wars content creators like Corvus and Jebro. I also take and edit screenshots of places/players (that I force to pose) , which I post here: https://instagram.com/necro_phoea/ . You can also find me on Youtube http://bit.ly/1H2Q23U and I rarely stream on Twitch http://www.twitch.tv/phoes. My twitter is: @damnphoes.
Q: Did you hear of/play GW1 and what was your experiences/ you're impressions? What is your earliest memory if so?
A: I only got to play Guild Wars 1 recently because I wanted to know more of the lore. My earliest memory was watching the trailer back when the game was young, but I never had the chance to play.
A: I only got to play Guild Wars 1 recently because I wanted to know more of the lore. My earliest memory was watching the trailer back when the game was young, but I never had the chance to play.
Q: Did you/are you playing other MMO's? What attracted you to them?
A: I played WoW for almost 6 years, and tried all kinds of MMOs, from Lineage 2 to Lord of the Rings on-line. I guess I enjoy the genre and the possibility to explore various worlds.
A: I played WoW for almost 6 years, and tried all kinds of MMOs, from Lineage 2 to Lord of the Rings on-line. I guess I enjoy the genre and the possibility to explore various worlds.
Q: When did you start playing GW2 and what got you involved in the game itself?
A: I started playing in December of 2012. I saw all the videos from the character creation and trailers and i was shocked by how beautiful it looked. A couple of friends of mine were playing it so they gifted it to me, and I remember looking at the game for hours because of how well made it was, and still is.
A: I started playing in December of 2012. I saw all the videos from the character creation and trailers and i was shocked by how beautiful it looked. A couple of friends of mine were playing it so they gifted it to me, and I remember looking at the game for hours because of how well made it was, and still is.
Q: What have you enjoyed about GW2 and what has kept you playing?
A: The thing that has kept me playing must be how the world is constantly changing, how everything feels alive, how the game is fixed constantly and improved. And of course, the best community you’ll ever encounter.
A: The thing that has kept me playing must be how the world is constantly changing, how everything feels alive, how the game is fixed constantly and improved. And of course, the best community you’ll ever encounter.
Q: What has been your favourite memory of GW2?
A: I think it’s the first time i opened the game. It was Wintersday and I stared at every decoration for hours, I was blown away by how much there was to do, how many activities and how happy everything looked. To this day i look forward to Wintersday more than Christmas, ahah. (is this lame? maybe. Is it? I don’t know).
Q: How do you feel about the upcoming expansion HoT?
A: I’m beyond excited and hyped, i already pre-ordered and I’m so happy that i did! I had the chance to play the beta and i have to say that it looks like a completely different game! everything is so detailed and the map looks huge.
A: I’m beyond excited and hyped, i already pre-ordered and I’m so happy that i did! I had the chance to play the beta and i have to say that it looks like a completely different game! everything is so detailed and the map looks huge.
Q: What class do you main/ What is your least liked class and why?
A: My main is necro. My least liked class...I don’t think I have one, but Engineer and Thief are not really my thing, even though they are both amazing.
A: My main is necro. My least liked class...I don’t think I have one, but Engineer and Thief are not really my thing, even though they are both amazing.
Q: What is your preferred game mode/Have you been drawn to any other modes?
A: PvP is what i usually play the most, but not in a competitive way, more in a funny way. But i would say that I don’t stop on one mode only. I rarely do dungeons, because I would love to only do it with people that really am friends with, if that makes sense? but i do love the story around them. Also, I would love to do fractals more!
A: PvP is what i usually play the most, but not in a competitive way, more in a funny way. But i would say that I don’t stop on one mode only. I rarely do dungeons, because I would love to only do it with people that really am friends with, if that makes sense? but i do love the story around them. Also, I would love to do fractals more!
Q: What has drawn you to your game mode of choice?
A: I guess it’s what i always did back on WoW, so it kinda stuck with me. And i love killing people. I mean, players.
A: I guess it’s what i always did back on WoW, so it kinda stuck with me. And i love killing people. I mean, players.
Q: How important is this game mode to the overall game? Do you think GW2 could be as successful without it?
A: I think that what makes this game amazing is not a particular game mode, it’s the whole world, the community, the people who work on that and, overall, everything.
A: I think that what makes this game amazing is not a particular game mode, it’s the whole world, the community, the people who work on that and, overall, everything.
Q: Is there a place, theme or person you would want new content to include?
A: I want to see Logan break. Maybe Eir dies, despite him being there, and the guilt he feels send him into a dark place and we can finally see this noble hero's dark side.
A: I want to see Logan break. Maybe Eir dies, despite him being there, and the guilt he feels send him into a dark place and we can finally see this noble hero's dark side.
Q: What do you speculate as the next possible race?
A: I have no idea, but I would love to play Largos!
A: I have no idea, but I would love to play Largos!
Q: What is your favourite PvE content [Jumping Puzzles, Guild Missions, World Bosses, dungeons ect] and why?
A: Jumping puzzles because they remind me of platform games and it’s something you don’t really see in mmos. But i also love world bosses sometimes!
A: Jumping puzzles because they remind me of platform games and it’s something you don’t really see in mmos. But i also love world bosses sometimes!
Q: What do you enjoy so much about the profession you play as most and why?
A: I love playing necromancer because it’s a selfish class and I hate healing people. No but really, I always go towards mages, warlocks and that type of class, so it was an instant pick for me. I love death shroud, well because you basically never die. Plus I love being dead.
A: I love playing necromancer because it’s a selfish class and I hate healing people. No but really, I always go towards mages, warlocks and that type of class, so it was an instant pick for me. I love death shroud, well because you basically never die. Plus I love being dead.
Q: What build do you run for that class?
A: I was a Terrormancer before everything changed! Now I’m just confused!
A: I was a Terrormancer before everything changed! Now I’m just confused!
Q: What is your favourite/least favourite PvP map and why?
A: My favourite is Battle of Khylo and my least favourite is Skyhammer, I think.
A: My favourite is Battle of Khylo and my least favourite is Skyhammer, I think.
Q: How do you feel about the new PvP mode to be introduced in HoT?
A: I played Stronghold for a night and it was amazing! I love the fact that is really different from the other maps because it’s very close to a PvE mode, I loved the dynamic of it.
A: I played Stronghold for a night and it was amazing! I love the fact that is really different from the other maps because it’s very close to a PvE mode, I loved the dynamic of it.
Q: How did you get started with the community, what inspired you to get involved?
A: I started by applying to Guild Mag’s open position as a graphic designer, just for fun, and from there i started doing more graphics and decided to share my passion for screenshots publicly.
A: I started by applying to Guild Mag’s open position as a graphic designer, just for fun, and from there i started doing more graphics and decided to share my passion for screenshots publicly.
Q: Why do you think GW2 has such a great community around it?
A: I think it’s because the game itself leans towards being social, helping each other, there's nothing negative about seeing another player in the world; which is often the case in other games.
A: I think it’s because the game itself leans towards being social, helping each other, there's nothing negative about seeing another player in the world; which is often the case in other games.
Q: Could Arenanet do more to curate and develop its community?
A: I think that the community creates itself, so the only thing Arenanet could do is to continue making great content and to keep the game as social as it is already.
Q: What changes (if at all) have you seen in the community since you started playing GW2?
A: To be honest, from the first time i logged in until now, the community has always been supportive, helpful and kind. Of course, there are moments of chaos sometimes, but hey, we’re all humans.
Q: Why did you choose your particular format [YouTube/Twitch/blogs ect] ?
A: I chose Instagram (and tumblr) because I like to work with images. I also have a small channel on YouTube which I would love to improve and set properly, but at the moment i don’t have the gear to do much work.
A: I chose Instagram (and tumblr) because I like to work with images. I also have a small channel on YouTube which I would love to improve and set properly, but at the moment i don’t have the gear to do much work.
Q: What content do you create? Anything of note coming up soon?
A: Graphic design is my job, so helping people out with layouts and images was just natural. I also take screenshots, as said, and I also love to take pictures of different characters and people in game, so if anyone wants a cool screenshot, feel free to contact me!
A: Graphic design is my job, so helping people out with layouts and images was just natural. I also take screenshots, as said, and I also love to take pictures of different characters and people in game, so if anyone wants a cool screenshot, feel free to contact me!
In regards of next project, for sure, have a couple of video ideas in mind and I will keep updating my Instagram account, and stream on Twitch as much as i can.
Q: How much does the audience and community influence your production/creations?
A: It doesn't influence me that much, I just love to do content that is related to any of my favourite games.
A: It doesn't influence me that much, I just love to do content that is related to any of my favourite games.
Q: Do you have any advice for people wanting to follow in your footsteps?
A: I don’t think I am to be followed! I just enjoy the game and everything around it, but hey, if you have passion for something just keep doing what makes you happy and even if you’re not certain or you think that it’s not ‘as good as the others’, who cares? just keep what you wanna do and let it flooow bro.
A: I don’t think I am to be followed! I just enjoy the game and everything around it, but hey, if you have passion for something just keep doing what makes you happy and even if you’re not certain or you think that it’s not ‘as good as the others’, who cares? just keep what you wanna do and let it flooow bro.
Q: What type of games do you play for your own enjoyment?
A: I love platforms and fighting games, and of course MMOs. I play Rayman, which is my favourite game saga, Tekken Tag, Mortal kombat, and various games with a good story and a good soundtrack.
A: I love platforms and fighting games, and of course MMOs. I play Rayman, which is my favourite game saga, Tekken Tag, Mortal kombat, and various games with a good story and a good soundtrack.
Q: Who else would you recommend in the GW2 community?
A: I would absolutely recommend Corvus and MMOinks, Aurora Peachy, MattVisual. On instagram i have a couple of favourite people that I would love to mention: Tairaplays and m5kit. And of course all the Guild Mag team, and Dragon Season. Sorry if I’m forgetting someone!
A: I would absolutely recommend Corvus and MMOinks, Aurora Peachy, MattVisual. On instagram i have a couple of favourite people that I would love to mention: Tairaplays and m5kit. And of course all the Guild Mag team, and Dragon Season. Sorry if I’m forgetting someone!
Q: Who is your favourite YouTuber/streamer [non GW2 ]?
A: I don’t think I have one, I roam around stupid videos usually, but I really love Casey Neistat’s work, and the Felicia Day’s channel a lot.
A: I don’t think I have one, I roam around stupid videos usually, but I really love Casey Neistat’s work, and the Felicia Day’s channel a lot.
Q: If you could ask another creator or a GW2 developer/community moderator a question, who would it be and what would you ask them?
A: I would ask Josh Foreman and Peter Fries to have a show together.
This is interesting and reads very relaxed and laidback. I also play Necro and don't so much like the Thief or Engineer, funny that. Need to look up tumblr etc, there's so much of the community I haven't scratched the surface of yet.
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