X's Menagerie

A Guild Wars 2 focused sideblog of someone who has way too many damned alts. Genderfluid, so She/He/They, whatever floats your boat. Main blog is @XandNobody Avatar by @joydrawsart | Mobile Header/Background by PoshKrogan

[leafofkudzu]

Happy May, everyone! Spring has officially sprung (ignoring the fact that where I am has a frost warning tonight...), and tomorrow is the first Saturday of a new month, which means it's time for another art party hosted by my guild, [VS] Verdant Shield!

For those not familiar, art parties are a concept carried over from Final Fantasy XIV: in-game get-togethers for artists of all kinds to hang out, chat, and create together! For GW2 parties there’s more of an emphasis on hanging out and gathering references during the party itself, and then in the days/weeks following to work on your creations at your own pace and then post to the shared art party tag. We’ve used the same one (#VSArtParty) since the very beginning so you can go allll the way back and explore what people have made! The most important thing to keep in mind though is this: the ‘goal’ of an art party isn’t to be drawn, but to draw others, and share with the community!

Time and /squadjoin information is below the cut, but will also be posted again on the day of the party as squads go up!

Location Information:

It's a bit out of the way, but Hidden Ourobon in Harathi Hinterlands is a relatively quiet ooze-filled cave with some lovely water features and only the occasional event overlap. In short, a perfect candidate for a party locale! It doesn't require anything special to get to, though you'll have to navigate some hostile centaurs if you choose to go straight through Barricade Camp Waypoint's eponymous camp!

Time & Squad Details:

The EU server party will begin at 9pm Central European Time (aka 3pm Eastern Standard Time or 4 hours before in-game reset). I’ll be hosting this one on my EU alt account, so please either /whisper or /squadjoin Ashelin Falstaff for a taxi invite if you don’t end up on the right map!

The NA server party will begin 1 hour after the EU party’s official end, at 7pm Eastern Standard Time (aka 1am Central European Time or at in-game reset). I’ll be on my main account for this one, so please /whisper or /squadjoin Naveen Sen for a taxi invite if you don’t see my customary white cat tag hanging around on your map!

[joydrawsart]

Ello ello I am here with an Ookie! I've been working on her outfit since the last update. I'm still debating about her hair but I'm liking the outfit, for now :') Hoping to also draw a back view and make a proper character sheet. But it might take a little while. Working on some backlog first~ My Guild Wars 2 art is sponsored by ArenaNet!

[bladesofdawn]

guess who got into gw2 recently :]

poses inspired by the concept art of their respective elite specializations, an idea pitched by my good pal druid a while ago!!

[amischiefofsharkrats]

Ever wanted to just take some time to mingle and rp, no pressure and no theme? Well we have something special in the works!

Hosted by [RATA], we're working on dates for a monthly mixer, set in the evening at least one day a month. And depending on popularity, we may increase that to a set time and day weekly! The point is to get folks together in a shared space in the world and let our sharkrats run wild.

Keep your eyes on this space in the coming days for an announcement of the first monthly open mingle at Plikter's Bar for everyone to gather, no pressure, to just chat and make friends!

[leafofkudzu]

Happy hoppy Easter, everyone! The first Saturday of a new month is....tomorrow??? Which means it's time for another round of art parties hosted by my guild, [VS] Verdant Shield!

For those not familiar, art parties are a concept carried over from Final Fantasy XIV: in-game get-togethers for artists of all kinds to hang out, chat, and create together! For GW2 parties there’s more of an emphasis on hanging out and gathering references during the party itself, and then in the days/weeks following to work on your creations at your own pace and then post to the shared art party tag. We’ve used the same one (#VSArtParty) since the very beginning so you can go allll the way back and explore what people have made! The most important thing to keep in mind though is this: the ‘goal’ of an art party isn’t to be drawn, but to draw others, and share with the community!

Time and /squadjoin information is below the cut, but will also be posted again on the day of the party as squads go up!

Location Information:

In honor of everyone's favorite fuzzy little Spirit of the Wild, this month's Eastery party will be up near Bjarni's old reknown heart area, aka Linnea's little rabbit-filled camp up at Gaerta's Summit! This is a very easily accessible area just uphill and across a bridge from Osenfold Waypoint, but if you've never been to Wayfarer Foothills you can also just go north and around from the starting waypoint!

Time & Squad Details:

The EU server party will begin at 9pm Central European Time (aka 3pm Eastern Standard Time or 4 hours before in-game reset). I’ll be hosting this one on my EU alt account, so please either /whisper or /squadjoin Runa Gravemourn for a taxi invite if you don’t end up on the right map!

The NA server party will begin 1 hour after the EU party’s official end, at 7pm Eastern Standard Time (aka 1am Central European Time or at in-game reset). I’ll be on my main account for this one, so please /whisper or /squadjoin Malina Shadeheart for a taxi invite if you don’t see my customary white cat tag hanging around on your map!

[commander-ledi]

anet is sexy for making gw2 cat girls 3 meters tall flat chested beef closets with huge claws.

[legendaryskyscale]

Making this post of Guild Wars 2 links that may be helpful to others. This is a work in progress, so check in every now and then.

If you've got something that you think would be helpful/fun for other players that you want linked here, please send me an Ask or comment on the post!

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General Links

GW2 Wiki -> your general lookup guide for just about anything in the game, great place to look for lore and tidbits

GW2 News -> general announcements

GW2 Release Notes -> keep up to date with patches and changes

List of fansites -> gw2 wiki's list of fansites, some which are listed here already

Helpful Links

GW2 Efficiency -> general overview of your own account, unlocks, crafting, dailies, gatherables, ect

GW2 Directory -> from the site: "A collection of 124 related fan sites, API tools, Discord communities, YouTubers and streamers."

GW2Crafts -> a crafting site to help you with reaching max crafting level

GW2BLTC -> a handy site to keep track of items on the trading post

GW2Skills -> a build editor to theory craft builds on

That_Shaman -> showcases upcoming gemstore items, tools, mini games, and a countdown to the next big update

GW2 RP Guilds -> carrd with active RP Guilds

Links to Builds

All these sites offer builds and guides/tips for all game modes, it really is just preference which site feels right for you to try out.

Accessibility Wars -> low intensity builds for accessibility

Mukluk Labs : LI Builds -> low intensity builds for accessibility

Metabattle Wiki

SnowCrows

Hardstuck

[ratasum]

Incredibly disheartening to look up "low intensity" builds and find a bunch of threads of people saying that LI builds are "just for lazy people not interested in getting good."

Those builds are great for people with low mobility, poor memories, not a lot of time to spend just memorizing builds, multiple varieties of physical and mental disabilities, or even just. Not wanting to have to work for the time spent on a full time job to learn to "get good."

This game isn't my job. I have poor reflexes and, due to past Issues in my life, a poor memory. These builds are amazing for me!

It makes me sad to think this kind of mindset is what keeps people from trying raids at all. I know it intimidated me a lot. But I'm finally trying and have a good group of people who get me.

And I'll use this moment to hype AW2! They're updating a bunch of their builds at the moment but they've got some great stuff.

[magecrow]

asura picrew pikrewe is online!!

→ LINK HERE

pikrewe currently features 8 skin colors, 6 ear types, 20+ hair components and much more!

feel free to tag me in your creations! I would love to see 💚

future updates 📣

the next update will be the attire update🧣👕👖in early january, bringing tons of new accessories, headpieces, tops, and other cosmetics! there will also be new color options for skin and hair, as well as some new components

get involved! 🤝

have an addition in mind? feel free to drop it in my ask box and I will consider it!

please leave any and all feedback as well, it's my first time making something like this 😅

thank you 💚

I have invested a LOT more into what was initially just a small for-fun project and I really appreciate you for having read through all this haha. I hope you have fun!

just trying out my picrew makes me so happy already! if you'd like to further support me, I have a ko-fi as well ☕️

cheers!

[grammostola-pooka]

Commission for @xandnobody !

Yusa is lovely! This was wonderful to work on, thank you<3

(Commissions are OPEN! Check my blog for more info!)

[joydrawsart]

I'm here with a few Ko-Fi reward icons from the last few months! All for Xand, thank you again for being so patient with me while I was sick for so long! First is their own oc cutie and the last two are Guild Wars 2 cuties! My Guild Wars 2 art is sponsored by ArenaNet!

[mystery-salad]

"Killing isn't work. It's like takin' a piss -- it comes naturally."

[itsmoonstuck]

R for Rebel

[itsmoonstuck]

Detail

[zlideart]

Gotta share some love for my Necro every now and then - always a great opportunity to try out something different :)

[leafofkudzu]

Happy Lunar New Year, everyone! It's the Year of the Horse, and even though Tyria itself is lacking in the mythical creature, why not spend some time with its horsiest denizens, the friendly centaurs of Dry Top? This Saturday will be the first of the month, which means it's time for another art party hosted by my guild, [VS] Verdant Shield!

For those not familiar, art parties are a concept carried over from Final Fantasy XIV: in-game get-togethers for artists of all kinds to hang out, chat, and create together! For GW2 parties there’s more of an emphasis on hanging out and gathering references during the party itself, and then in the days/weeks following to work on your creations at your own pace and then post to the shared art party tag. We’ve used the same one (#VSArtParty) since the very beginning so you can go allll the way back and explore what people have made! The most important thing to keep in mind though is this: the ‘goal’ of an art party isn’t to be drawn, but to draw others, and share with the community!

Time and /squadjoin information is below the cut, but will also be posted again on the day of the party as squads go up!

Location Information:

In lieu of just using the usual festival stomping grounds in Divinity's Reach, we're returning to Dry Top in a fresh and horsier locale to celebrate the new year. Restoration Refuge is protected from the map's sandstorm effects, so just make sure you hug your favorite centaur and visibility shouldn't be an issue! The closest waypoint is the aptly-named Restoration Refuge Waypoint, but if you haven't made it to this spot yet you'll have to squeak through the hidden passage on the west side the Town of Prosperity to reach the spot!

Time & Squad Details:

The EU server party will begin at 9pm Central European Time (aka 3pm Eastern Standard Time or 4 hours before in-game reset). I’ll be hosting this one on my EU alt account, so please either /whisper or /squadjoin Runa Gravemourn for a taxi invite if you don’t end up on the right map!

The NA server party will begin 1 hour after the EU party’s official end, at 7pm Eastern Standard Time (aka 1am Central European Time or at in-game reset). I’ll be on my main account for this one, so please /whisper or /squadjoin Yui Kaiho for a taxi invite if you don’t see my customary white cat tag hanging around on your map!

Closing Words:

Sorry for cutting the notice extra short this month, I was out of town all last weekend and ended up with a cold that knocked me out for a few days, but I'm starting to feel better now and should be back to normal for the festivities this weekend! Feel free to dress up for the holiday or just bring your fantastic selves as-is, because man that new fashion template system is a bit whack atm huh? Regardless of your fashion choices though, I look forward to seeing you all again! Take care, and I'll see you soon! ♥

[leafofkudzu]

Today! 🎉

[leafofkudzu]

The squad for the EU half of the party is now up! If you don't see my tag on your map go ahead and /squadjoin or /whisper Runa Gravemourn for a taxi invite! ♥

[countryhorror]

I only had the braincells for like. three drawings this art party but behold... La creaturas

[commanders-company]

happy art party-iversary!! let me know if you want to be tagged, unfortunately i missed a couple names this time so if you know any of the tree on the bottom row pls let me know!

1st row, left to right: Cailmint, Veikkh (@roamwood)

2nd: Akish Hart, Eira Keenstone, Daeror

3rd: Boltyhound, Noroi Akuma, Spiritualist Uare

4th: missed these names, pls let me know if they're yours!