Especially difficult missions, with an 8–12 player party size, that require a high amount of preparation, skill, knowledge and time commitment. Guild Wars 2 is
There are a number valid reasons to join a party, none of which make it absolutely necessary to do so. Being in a party never directly influences your loot (but see 2.) 1. Protection against disconnects. When in a party, chances are you will be able to rejoin the same map instance as them after a disconnect. 2. Easier tagging/event contribution.
Pre-HoT, when a party members wasn't directly visible on your mini-map their blue dot stayed on the edge of the map in their direction. This allowed you to at least know what direction they were in relation to your present location. However, ever since the update where guild members starting showing up as yellow dots, which rightly-so should
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