Plans for when the game comes out

I'm still not decided whether I'll actually buy the game or not (that decision will only get made at the release or public demo at the earliest, perhaps a bit after release), but at the moment, I have been planning somewhat how I'll be building the characters.

I'll definitely be starting one character of each class if possible (as trying out the different characters is what I enjoy most about these sorts of games.).

Warrior: Will likely either by Charr or Norn, the stereotypical "big guy gets to be the warrior." The choice of which depends on what the other soldier class is, and whether it feels more "nornish" or "charrish". the warrior will be the other one.
I'm not sure about the backstory questions yet whichever gets picked. I'll probably pick a background that is not the stereotypical one, but still seems it could fit a warrior class. (so, not a bear spirit for norn, and not Blood legion for charr, though the actual choice is up for grabs.)
As for weapon focus, I'll be getting all the skills if possible, and will probably switch between most of the weapons at different points.

Ranger: Most likely Sylvari or Human, though Charr is a possibility. Background options are up for grabs. The starting pet options may influence which race I end up picking.
For Pets, I'll most likely go for more unusual ones. Lizard, Drake, and spider are most likely, Devourer and some fish are others I might pick up. Cats are another possibility. (they are more standard, but I do like the feel of cats.) If some form of boar ends up included, they might be picked up for the same reason.
Weapon wise, I'll try to pick up all types of skills as with other classes, but it seems more likely that I'll be focusing on bows rather than axes or close combat.

Elementalist: Human most likely, possibly Sylvari or Asura. Elementalists have the feel of a more "straightforward" caster, and humans feel like the more "straightforward" of the three races. Background options are mostly up for grabs.
I'd likely start as Air or Water, but will, as you may guess, try to pick up most skills.

Necromancer: Most likely Sylvari, though I could see using Asura or human as well. Sylvari seem to have a more "mysterious" feeling that fits with necromancers. It would most likely be a winter Sylvari, though other background options are, as always, up for grabs.
Skill wise, I haven't yet figured out the pattersn for the necromancer skills, so I'm not sure what sort of weapons I'll likely prefer at the moment.

Unknown professions (I'm using the more common assumptions about what these will be, but this will of course change if the professions are different):

Mesmer like: If one of these included, it will likely be an Asura. I think the color of Asura PvE skills, plus the "annoying" idea behind the Asura, fits mesmers better.
Assasin like: Human most likely, perhaps Sylvari or Asura. If this class has strong disruptive bow skills, I imagine using them a lot.
Gunner/engineer: Char is the most obvious, though I could also see going Norn if a class like this is added. (At least, the way I imagine it.) Asura may fit as well.
Paladin like: Either Charr or Norn. Charr makes more logical sense, as these sorts of "holy warrior" classes are usually more group oriented in backstory terms, though Norn "feels" a bit better. The class may of course work completely differently, though it's still likely I'll go charr or norn.

Is anyone else coming up with these sorts of plans at the moment?|||Settling with three at the start.
First up, a human commoner who has whatever profession can play with guns the most. Hopefully also able to swap to swords/daggers or something.
Next a Sylvari of autumn/dusk. No idea if it influences the outcome of your appearance that much. If so, might have to do a revision.. This one will be an Elementalist or a melee class. Haven't decided yet.
And finally, a Charr Necromancer from the Ash legion.
That skill preview video totally won me over.|||Character list:Male asuran ranger (main), with an iguana pet
Male sylvari ??? (probably the profession of the blue lady)
Female human elementalist (or possibly mesmer if it's included), noble
Male norn warrior (I know, it's overdone), greatsword user
Female charr ??? (probably something using rifles), Iron Legion
Possibly three characters for the remaining professions, though I may save them to use with whatever new races come out in expansions

As for my actual plans for when the game comes out... I don't intend to do much of the personal story right off the bat, since I don't like making permanent decisions until I know the exact consequences. I'll probably spend a lot of time exploring, playing extra careful if I decide to go for Survivor on my main. Dye hunting is also a high priority, depending on how we unlock new colors.|||My choices will definitely depend on what class specific skills there are as well as the 4 yet to be revealed professions, I will most likely not end up rolling a human, at least for my main or secondary as I wanna try the other races first.
At the moment though I am leaning towards:
(Main)Norn/Sylvari, among the current professions we know for sure I'm thinking Ranger for Norn as it fits well with their hunting culture, and either rolling a Necro or Elementalist Sylvari. Sylvari for me will be a scholar race either way, don't think I will do a Mesmer Sylvari though if that is indeed the next scholar profession to be released.
(Second) One of the above
(Third) Will depend heavily on what professions are released, if they release some kind of paladin warrior class I could see rolling a tanky kind of Charr as interesting but if the warrior profession is announced to be some kind of remade assassin profession I might do a human with that profession, but only if the profession seems better than in gw1 cus it was really boring in gw1.
I will most likely stay away completely from Asura's, the only chance of me playing Asura would probably be me making a necromancer completely evil Asura who is devoted to Grenth. But that would be the last character I make.|||Quote:








I don't like making permanent decisions until I know the exact consequences.




Indeed.
Don't want to run into a silly "Protect NPC!" somewhere without knowing and the guy dies without me actually choosing. Hopping into another branch of my story thanks to that.|||Human male Ranger (main with moa pet and all)
Norn male Necromancer (either wolf or raven background)
Asuran male Elementalist
Charr male Gunner
Sylvari male Mesmer
The remaining three professions are mainly melee based so I might play them at a later point.
As for when the game is released I'll probably start off with WvW until peak times become established then play WvW during peak time and PvE the rest.|||In the end, my race-prof combos will depend in large part on the racial bonuses and profession abilities... I`m looking for more rounded characters with a wider range of skills. So it`s way too early to tell...|||First order of business, fill all my character slots with newborn characters just for birthday reasons.|||Norn and Charr. What profession I'll wait and see.|||I will be making two "main" peeps:
-Human Necromancer
-Sylvari Necromancer
I plan to alternately play and have them reach "max" around the same time. Any other professions I make (if at all) will be determined by their capacity to farm and mule heavy objects for the "needs" of my two main avatars.
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Yes, it is just me, I like the Necromancer, and seeing it is already on board for GW2, I do not have much interest really in playing anything else (even without knowing what the yet unannounced professions will be; unless one is a Lich).
Doesn't mean I am not excited to hear about the classes though; new information is always fun to read (and art to goggle over).