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[opencommunity]

Tyria Pride 2020 is happening!

[opencommunity]

Just 2 days until Tyria Pride!

Has your character got their outfit and trekking shoes ready for the long journey across Tyria?

Check out the post on the official GW2 forums for more info:

https://en-forum.guildwars2.com/discussion/78469/tyria-pride-2019

Art by: @reddorakku

[opencommunity]

Just one week left until Tyria Pride!

June 22 & 23

Day 1: Start in Ebonhawke, near the Divinity’s Reach Portal

Day 2: Start in Lion’s Arch, near the Field of the Fallen

EU Information:

Start: 16:00 CEST both days

Teamspeak address: OpenCommunity (ts.gw2oc.org)

Contact: Lelling.6795

NA Information:

Start: 4 PM EDT both days

Teamspeak address: solts.org | password: franticzebra

Contact: AngelWriter.3652

Teamspeak is optional ^^

You can read more info about the event on the post on the official GW2 forums, here:

https://en-forum.guildwars2.com/discussion/78469/tyria-pride-2019/

Hope to see you there!

[opencommunity]

And finally it is the Norn & Sylvari’s turn to strut their stuff and show the rest of Tyria what they’re made of!

Fashion Wars wraps up this Saturday & Sunday in the Hoelbrak on Saturday and The Grove on Sunday, bringing all 5 of our racial contests to a close!

Both weekend events start at 20:00 CEST on EU, and 3 PM EDT on NA, and you can also look for us in LFG!

The top 3 of each racial category will each receive a prize, and the overall winner from all 5 races will win custom-made character artwork by Malchemist. The winner will be announced on Day 1 of the Tyria Pride 2019 event on June 22nd!

And remember - you can compete in every single racial category, so if you’re an altoholic with a penchant for great and creative fashion, this is your time to shine!

Feel free to contact Lelling.6795 if you have any questions.

[opencommunity]

It’s two weeks left till Tyria Pride!

June 22 & 23

Day 1: Start in Ebonhawke, near the Divinity’s Reach Portal

Day 2: Start in Lion’s Arch, near the Field of the Fallen

EU Information:

Start: 16:00 CEST both days

Teamspeak address: OpenCommunity (ts.gw2oc.org)

Contact: Lelling.6795

NA Information:

Start: 4 PM EDT both days

Teamspeak address: solts.org | password: franticzebra

Contact: AngelWriter.3652

Teamspeak is optional ^^

You can read more info about the event on the post on the official GW2 forums, here:

https://en-forum.guildwars2.com/discussion/78469/tyria-pride-2019/

Hope to see you there!

[opencommunity]

Have you got your most fashionable, sparkly, rainbow-clad Charr and Human characters ready for this weekend?

Fashion Wars continues this Saturday & Sunday in the Black Citadel on Saturday and Divinity's Reach on Sunday, before wrapping up next weekend in Hoelbrak and The Grove!

Both weekend events start at 20:00 CEST on EU, and 3 PM EDT on NA, and you can also look for us in LFG!

The top 3 of each racial category will each receive a prize, and the overall winner from all 5 races will win custom-made character artwork by Malchemist. The winner will be announced on Day 1 of the Tyria Pride 2019 event on June 22nc!

And remember - you can compete in every single racial category, so if you’re an altoholic with a penchant for great and creative fashion, this is your time to shine!

Feel free to contact Lelling.6795 if you have any questions.

[opencommunity]

It’s less than 3 weeks until Tyria Pride!

Join the Gamers Giving Back discord to keep up to date and get involved with with pre-events, contests, and event news!

[starseers-garden]

I finally finished it! I’m late for the party, but I guess it doesn’t hurt to be proud after the fun is over. Feilim of the Stars, along with the great Snargle Gutslurper by @commanderyes​ and the lovely @meowshaltrahearne​, both of whom I met during the Tyria Pride parade.

Mini comics are to come.

@spanish-panda here you go!

[commander-titania]

Hope you all have fun at Tyria Pride tomorrow! because im missing it because of work hgghh

Titania’s sporting her colours, and my colours too!

[opencommunity]

Tyria Pride 2019 is on, everybody!

Citizens of Tyria! You are invited to join us in celebrating Tyria Pride 2019 this June 22nd and 23rd, starting at 16:00 CEST on EU and 4 PM EDT on NA on both days! We march primarily to show our support for gender and sexual minority players, some of which have found Guild Wars 2 to be one of a few safe places to simply be themselves and get away from the hardships they face in the outside world. In other words, we march to spread the message of positivity, acceptance and love! Allies and proponents of equality for all are especially welcome to attend, as are those who are members of LGBTQIA+ communities! In addition to having fun in-game, we also want to make a positive impact in the world by supporting a fundraiser! For the second year in a row, we are teaming up with Gamers Giving Back, who is leading the organisation on the NA side, and together we are raising funds for Rainbow Railroad, a charity focused on providing support to LGBTQ individuals seeking a safe haven from countries where their lives are at risk for simply being who they are.

Check out the GW2 reddit post for more info <3

[guildwars2]

Hi everybody!

Normally I’m not able to deliver answers to lore questions because it involves consulting with the narrative team, and much of the time if they haven’t addressed something in game they’re reserving it for later or they would need to write it up (which takes a lot of time and consultation). 

But I’ve received a few messages about this, and wanted to get it cleared up because I know it’s important for real-world reasons, too: It is totally cool to roleplay an LGBTQA character, regardless of their species. 

We know that sometimes lore debates can involve speculative assumptions about what “makes sense” based on real-world prejudices and social structures, but that speculation isn’t more lore-friendly simply because some people in the real world hold terrible ideas. You’re free to create the character you want, and you’re not obligated to incorporate prejudice into their backstory if that’s not something you want to explore. 

On a side note, I answer a lot of messages privately but can only answer anonymous asks publicly, and so I err on the side of not answering those if it seems like the question is personal. We’ve also received a lot of kind and supportive comments that I can’t always respond to personally, but I pass them along to the right people. Thank you all! ฅ/ᐠ｡ᆽ｡ᐟ \

[guildwars2]

“A Star to Guide Us” arrives next week on September 18. Here’s what you’ll find in the release!

Map: Jahai Bluffs

Nestled between Vabbi and Kourna, the Jahai Bluffs have witnessed crucial turning points in Elonian history. Now Kralkatorrik’s vicious storms and Branded army sweep across the land, covering it in crystalline scars.

Raid: Mythwright Gambit

Zommoros has extended an unusually gracious invitation to visit the Mystic Forge. Touring an eccentric djinn’s vast treasure houses can’t be that risky, but you should probably repair your gear just in case.

Upgradeable Pants (also the rest of the armor set)

Complete the “A Star to Guide Us” story to begin collecting and upgrading the new Elegy set, and make compassion your armor.

Sun’s Refuge

Upgrade this ancient cavern into a perfect shelter for your allies. Catch up with them, and they may have information that will lead you to new content and rewards.

Mastery: Bond of Vigor

Unlock the ability to temporarily increase your mount’s endurance regeneration.

Legendary Snepter (Snake Scepter): Xiuquatl

Believes in you

Cheering for you

Incredible fashion sense

Face Φ ᆺ Φ

Altogether excellent noodle in every way

Click here to download the asset kit!

[pugski-deactivated20190923]

does the light armor for ladies have upgradeable pants too, this is an important question

[guildwars2]

Behold:

And also!

[guildwars2]

SNEPTER!

it’s long dogg

[opencommunity]

7 Triple Troubles

21 Wurm Heads

A ton of fun events in between!

Join us on 24 Hours of Triple Trouble in support of Pink Day in LA this Saturday & Sunday on September 22nd and 23rd for an unforgettable challenge of not one, not two, not even 5, but seven Triple Troubles over the course of more than 24 hours

The event starts at 21:30 CEST on our regular Triple Trouble on Saturday, and keeps going until our regular TT at 21:30 CEST on Sunday, with 5 Triple Trouble events in between the two, and tons of fun activities during downtimes!

Whether you’ve never done Triple Trouble before in your life, whether you’re a veteran, or whether you’ve done it so much you’re already sick of it, we guarantee it will be tons of fun, so come join us!

Teamspeak information:

ts.theopencommunity.org (or ts.gw2oc.org for short)

You don’t require a mic, no one will request you to speak, and our commanders are friendly & helpful, and will do their best to explain the tactics before each event clearly, provide guidance during the event, and make sure to answer any questions you may have.

Even if you’re just planning to come for one of the Triple Trouble events, or for the fun shenanigans in between, we’ll be super happy to see you! And if you’re planning on braving the entire 24 hours with some of our commanders, we salute you!

For more event information, go to theopencommunity.org/24tt!

[opencommunity]

Quaggans have decided they have stood on the sidelines of the battle for way too long, and wish to join the fight against the enemies of Tyria! Join our quaggan-manders on the normally regular Triple Trouble at 21:20 CEST for an unforgettable battle against the Three-Headed Jungle Wurm!

Don your pink quaggan tonic and join the fray, all the while supporting Pink Day in LA! And don't worry if you forget your quaggan tonic in your other armor - our commanders will be equipped with all the Pink Quaggan Tonics you could ever wish for! Quaggans, to arms!

For more info, check out the post on our website

tl:dr;

Triple Trouble but everyone's a Pink Quaggan

Thursday, September 20th, 21:20 CEST

Teamspeak: ts.gw2oc.org

Experience required: None

Recommended gear: ~15 Pink Quaggan Tonics, or a permanent one, but quaggan tonics will also be provided.

[guildwars2]

(〜￣▽￣)〜 Let’s get a head start on relaxing. ~(‾⌣‾~)

[opencommunity]

Join us tomorrow, Saturday (July 7th) at 18:00 CEST for our Expedition to Kourna event! [Note: the event is organized on the EU servers]

The Expedition to Kourna is an exploratory one-time event, a shared adventure to the Domain of Kourna. We will start at the first waypoint in the region, then proceed through the area, completing events & hunting bounties on the way, reaching some distant places and getting an achievement or two!

Note that this is not intended to be a 100% exploration run or a farm grind, but rather a relaxed foray into the map. The commanders have noted down some key points we want to visit, but the expedition will not follow a strict path or schedule.

How to join?

To join, simply connect to the OpenCommunity teamspeak at

ts.gw2oc.org

Teamspeak is a free program, our TS has no password, and you do not require a microphone to join! We will be in the Expedition to Kourna channel, and and you can join at any point before or during the event!

Requirements

Path of Fire

Basic Mounts (Raptor, Springer and Skimmer) - Beetles are not required!

Domain of Kourna map reached (first waypoint unlocked)

Getting there

There are a few ways to get to the Domain of Kourna

Complete the Story mission Forearmed is Forewarned from Living World Season 4, episode 3: Long Live the Lich.

Using Domain of Kourna Portal Scroll.

Using Teleport to Friend on a party member in the zone, if the Living World episode has been unlocked.

You can check out the event, and other events we do, on the calendar on our website.