Guild Wars: Observer Mode 101

Over at the Guild Wars site, they have posted up an article on everything you need to know about the Observer Mode, an Observer Mode 101 if you will. So if you’re curious as to how those top guilds were able to get to the top rung and snag prizes and the prestige, you might wanna check this out. There are also general tips on how to learn from observing and how you can maximize this learning potential to cause damage to your opponents.

The first thing the article covers is how the UI can be navigated for watching GvG (Guild-versus-Guild) matches in Guild Wars. Here are the tips they gave out:

*Auto Camera – moves the camera slowly to targets engaged in the main fight. This is used best for hands-free operation, but can pose restrictions to players who want more control.
*The Score Chart also works in Observer Mode. Press “O” to see the morale and Health of both teams.
*Multiple copies of the party window can be opened up, simply press “P,” then click the icon at the top of the window to open another one. To switch between different sides, just click the icon at the top of an opened party window. You can use this in Heroes’ Ascent to keep tabs on more than one team.     
*Clicking on a player moves your camera to that player. You can view the skills they use but you won’t be able to see their target. Their Energy, armor, items, and exact Health also remain hidden.     
*The ‘U map’ also works in Observer Mode and shows you additional fixed points where you can move your camera. Scroll the mouse wheel to zoom the map in or out.

The article also gives Observer tips according to position, so whether you want to observe a monk, mesmer, warrior, ranger, elementalist, or necromancer, there are tips on how to maximize your Observer Mode experience and go about studying players of each profession. If you’re in dire need of tips and find yourself wondering how other players just seem to know exactly what to do, the Observer Mode 101 could prove to be a good and useful read for you. Simply click on the link below for more.

Over at the Guild Wars site, they have posted up an article on everything you need to know about the Observer Mode, an Observer Mode 101 if you will. So if you’re curious as to how those top guilds were able to get to the top rung and snag prizes and the prestige, you might wanna check this out. There are also general tips on how to learn from observing and how you can maximize this learning potential to cause damage to your opponents.

The first thing the article covers is how the UI can be navigated for watching GvG (Guild-versus-Guild) matches in Guild Wars. Here are the tips they gave out:

*Auto Camera – moves the camera slowly to targets engaged in the main fight. This is used best for hands-free operation, but can pose restrictions to players who want more control.
*The Score Chart also works in Observer Mode. Press “O” to see the morale and Health of both teams.
*Multiple copies of the party window can be opened up, simply press “P,” then click the icon at the top of the window to open another one. To switch between different sides, just click the icon at the top of an opened party window. You can use this in Heroes’ Ascent to keep tabs on more than one team.     
*Clicking on a player moves your camera to that player. You can view the skills they use but you won’t be able to see their target. Their Energy, armor, items, and exact Health also remain hidden.     
*The ‘U map’ also works in Observer Mode and shows you additional fixed points where you can move your camera. Scroll the mouse wheel to zoom the map in or out.

The article also gives Observer tips according to position, so whether you want to observe a monk, mesmer, warrior, ranger, elementalist, or necromancer, there are tips on how to maximize your Observer Mode experience and go about studying players of each profession. If you’re in dire need of tips and find yourself wondering how other players just seem to know exactly what to do, the Observer Mode 101 could prove to be a good and useful read for you. Simply click on the link below for more.