Spamwagon.1972

The god's honest truth of it is that I am a reprobate. The idea of starting my own group to get these group tasks done makes me sick to my stomach. Sweaty palms. I would like to have a griffon mount, but the requirements to get it involve me putting myself "out there" which I find terrifying. I know it is a silly response, but there it is.

Thank you. You are a rare bird, and I certainly appreciate your offer. You are most kind.

People like me. Who aren't big gamers, we don't have the same kind of accessibility to different game modes that other folks do. I have tried to put out a blanket request for help - but really, how many folks are going to come help some dude they don't know - at this late state of the game? There isn't a herd of folks like me to join up with - just the regulars. It's very lonely, and I need help. I think I need developer help.

I still am having a seriously hard time getting stuff done to get my griffon. I have spent multiple hours trying desperately to find groups to do the group stuff. There just aren't enough people playing, or rather, enough people playing who are interested in helping some random person. I AM a random person. Keep that in mind before you flame me. I don't know anyone who plays. I can't talk about it at work because I work in a field (nuclear) that despises "gaming". So its a little pastime for me that is essentially secret. I have been a member of many guilds - but generally, a guild is comprised of a tight group of insiders, and people like myself, who are just "flies" zipping in and out, who really aren't of any consequence, but are invited to maintain/push the aggregate guild "level".

Dear Arenanet, Please just be aware that I am still willing to happily pay a fee to unlock the griffon mount. That hasn't changed, despite all the ugliness aimed my direction over that stance.Feel free to weigh in. Respectfully,(player known as) Spamwagon

I still fail to see how my desire to spend money on the game to bypass aspects of it that I don't like - is bad. Noone has made a convincing argument to the contrary. XP/Item boosts are readily available in the store for people who want to level more quickly (i.e. bypass content). This is nothing new. I don't want to dance a merry jig for a mount - I just want to buy it. That seems totally legitimate to me.

Upon the CHORUS of urging - I tried to get the crystal oasis bounty done tonight. Spent 3 hours talking in map chat and looking at an empty LFG queue, and did NOT get it done. I didn't enjoy that experience, and that's why I would like to just pay arenanet and be done with this tedious nonsense.

It would be nice if you offered a BYPASS option on the gem store, once a character finished the Path of Fire Campaign, to allow them to acquire the Griffon Mount. Many people do not enjoy group content or jumping puzzles/collections - those people are impeded from getting a Griffon Mount, unless they engage in activities that they don't like. This is completely unlike any other aspect of the game. Large game mechanics (like mounts and masteries) are granted to the player either through traditional play through the campaign (solo friendly), or by a multitude of different solo friendly options. Please offer a gem store option, or integrate the griffon into the solo campaign - whatever (you guys are more creative than I am). Just please allow another solo method to acquire it.

It would be nice if you offered a BYPASS option on the gem store, once a character finished the Path of Fire Campaign, to allow them to acquire the Griffon Mount. Many people do not enjoy group content or jumping puzzles/collections - those people are impeded from getting a Griffon Mount, unless they engage in activities that they don't like. This is completely unlike any other aspect of the game. Large game mechanics (like mounts and masteries) are granted to the player either through traditional play through the campaign (solo friendly), or by a multitude of different solo friendly options. Please offer a gem store option, or integrate the griffon into the solo campaign - whatever (you guys are more creative than I am). Just please allow another solo method to acquire it.

I will concede that it tells a story, albeit an obtuse one that requires a more than average investment in unearthing it. However I don't understand why you find me "silly".I don't like the things you like. That doesn't make me "silly", just different.

I have already bought the items requiring a gold investment. No big deal. I have done all of the eggs in the first zone (forget its name.. crystal desert?) and many in other zones as well. In fact, I am probably about half way done, but I cannot bring myself to finish it. The whole time I was doing these things - I was NOT enjoying myself. I just don't want to chase a bunch of silly bounties, or go and get all the eggs. I find it boring and senseless. This is my personal.... subjective... interpretation of what is "FUN".I don't think the griffon collection is "FUN", but I would like to have a griffon. I will not do the griffon collection - I don't like it. I don't understand the concept of "suck it up" in a medium that is for entertainment. It's like you guys are telling me to "quit griping and go watch aqua man... its good for you!" . Well... I don't really like aqua man, and don't have any interest in watching it - why should what I consider entertaining mirror what you consider entertaining? It only makes sense that I would like to pay Arenanet for the privilege of having what I would enjoy at the expense of what I do NOT enjoy.

My apologies to everyone - rereading my post, I seem like a sullen child. Rude and needy. Sorry. To clarify, I don't really play GW 2 as an MMO. One of the things that I love about it is the solo-friendly aspect. The only group content I enjoy is the drop in/ drop out MAP stuff. So most of the group content required for this particular collection - not really my thing. I have a limited timetable and I don't relish sitting around trying to get people together to tackle it. Additionally I don't like collections, or jumping puzzles - it's tedious stuff and once again, I have limited time to play. I don't see what the problem is if I want to bypass those aspects of the game and benefit arenanet as well with a little cash. I am petitioning Arenanet to add something I would find valuable to their gem store - something I WOULD give them money for. They have other advantageous items in it - this seems on par with a permanent harvesting item, or the extra options for your home instance. - etc.

Honestly - I HATE the requirements to acquire the griffon mount. I don't want to do them, and frankly - I won't, EVER do them. However, I would like the advantages of a griffon mount, and would be happy to pay real money to get them. Please offer the griffon mount on the real money transaction store for whatever you feel is an appropriate price. I am certain that many people would appreciate it. Let me reiterate - I will NEVER..... NEVER do the current requirements for the griffon mount. NEVER. It actually makes me angry.

I guess this is STILL an issue. Please add an option to hide weapons when out of combat.