Guild Wars 2: Leveling Crafting Above 400

Apparently all crafting in Guild Wars 2 will be expanded to level 500.  Here's a bit about how it is supposed to work.
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2013-07-16-guild-wars-2-crafting-rising-from-400-to-500

HOWEVER, right now apparently only the three weapon crafting professions go above 400 right now (October 2013).  That's weapon smith, huntsman and artificer.
http://www.guildwars2guru.com/topic/85168-crafting-above-400-skill/

Leveling guide and tips.
https://forum-en.guildwars2.com/forum/game/crafting/Guide-400-500

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Guild Wars 2: Mystic Forge

An explanation of how the Mystic Forge works and what sorts of things you can make. There are lots of links to further information, there are recipes, etc.
http://www.reddit.com/r/Guildwars2/comments/zfr9x/mystic_forge_recipes_and_research_it_makes_exotics/

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Help for the Guild Wars 2 Chef

The GW2 Database lists the recipes.
http://www.gw2db.com/recipes/cook

Here is a spreadsheet of all the recipes in the game, courtesy of Keyshana.  It lists recipes and their ingredients plus the level needed to craft the item.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Ah5JJtPJfCEzdEw1Mkk1SEZ3UTFsUnc4Q2wwWmhGQ0E#gid=0

The GW2 wiki describes the various ingredients and gives you hints as to what are drops, items you must purchase, the NPCs that sell some things, etc.  Clicking on an ingredient will tell you what recipes it can be used in.
http://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Ingredient

This is a list of ingredients by location.
http://rift.gaiscioch.com/tavern/guildwars_guides/post_38103.html

This seems to be a list of foods, their ingredients, levels, stats, buffs, etc.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AlaHOJ-yv62udDVUeURVTXFJNTNRVHFRLU9RRmNnOUE#gid=0

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Guild Wars 2 and the Logitech G13

This is a short guide on setting up the G13 game pad to play Guild Wars 2.
http://www.guildwars2guru.com/topic/44053-guild-wars-2-the-logitech-g13-xml-import-file-short-guide-help/

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Flame Temple Tombs (Guild Wars 2)

An unwary player who wanders into this dungeon can get stuck inside the round room at the beginning with no way out.  After 24 hours you can probably teleport out after the game decides you are no longer in combat.

Here is help with the Flame Temple Tombs puzzles.  First, a summary of what's going on.
http://succugeek.tumblr.com/post/32920231953/let-me-tell-you-about-the-flame-temple-tombs

(Here's a longer version from the GW2 wiki for those who like details.)
http://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Flame_Temple_Tombs

Here is a video that outlines the solutions to the puzzles.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwGn6pgi_OM

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Guild Wars 2 Map Zones by Level

This site lists map regions and dungeons by level.
http://www.guildwars2hub.com/guides/exploration/cities-explorable-zones-and-dungeons

Here is an interactive map that shows levels.  It is incomplete but is the best I've found so far.
http://gw2.mmorpg-life.com/guild-wars-2-map-with-level-range/337/

This goes directly to the map.
http://gw2.mmorpg-life.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Guild_wars_2_Tyria_level_map.jpg

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Dungeons in Guild Wars 2

There are nine dungeons currently in GW2 (and some that are available during various holiday events only).  You have to be a certain minimal level to enter each.  Each dungeon has a story mode and an explorable mode which you can do after completing the story mode and advancing you level.  It looks like you run dungeons in groups.  Here's more information but once you hit level 25, the game will send you a letter explaining how you will be notified about dungeons that are available to you.
http://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Dungeon

This guide to dungeons in Guild Wars 2 has a list of eight of the nine (but the guides are finished for only half of them).  There's a map of their locations, but it isn't too clear.
http://guildwars2grandmaster.com/dungeon-guides/

The same website also has a guide to farming dungeons for tokens, which you trade to the dungeon's vendors.
http://guildwars2grandmaster.com/guides/farming-dungeon-tokens/

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Guild Wars 2: Winterdays

This is a summary of what's going on during the winter holiday, which runs from Dec. 14 until Jan. 3.
http://www.guildwars2guru.com/news/942-the-winterdays-info-discussion-thread/

Here are more details, including item lists and bug fixes that were done as part of the Winterdays download.
http://www.guildwars2guru.com/news/944-update-notes-for-december-14th/

For all the nitty gritty details, visit the official wiki.
http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Wintersday

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Guild Wars 2: Trait System

This guide explains skill points and traits and why trait points only work occasionally--"...every five points invested nets you a trait perk."
http://massively.joystiq.com/2012/07/31/flameseeker-chronicles-guild-wars-2-skill-points-traits-and-y/

This guide is a bit briefer and only covers traits.
http://www.guildwars2hub.com/guides/basics/complete-trait-system-guide

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Exiting Guild Wars 2 Momentarily

Often you will need to temporarily exit Guild Wars 2 to look at a file or a browser window on your computer.  To do so, hold down the Command key and push Tab (Macs) or hold down the Windows key and push Tab (PCs).  This minimizes the screen.
http://www.guildwars2guru.com/arenanet-tracker/topic/236488-altwindows-key-tab-closes-the-game/

Pushing the same key sequence again should take you back to a full Guild Wars 2 window although it may take a few key combo pushes to cycle through the open applications to get back to GW2.

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Guild Wars 2 Now on Mac

Instructions on how to download the beta client plus FAQ links here.
https://www.guildwars2.com/en/news/announcing-guild-wars-2-for-mac-beta/

Here are the specs you need to play.
http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/09/18/guild-wars-2-mac-beta-now-available

Here is the Mac tech support forum.
https://forum-en.guildwars2.com/forum/support/mac

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GW2: Halloween in Four Acts

Guild Wars 2's Halloween event is called Shadow of the Mad King.  The event unfolds in four acts.  There are also items to purchase.
https://www.guildwars2.com/en/events/halloween-2012

FAQs summary with tips in the comments
http://www.reddit.com/r/Guildwars2/comments/11xmus/faq_for_the_halloween_event/

You need to collect clues for the first act.  Here's a guide for part one.  The instructions are confusing so the next link also is a guide to part one.
http://www.almarsguides.com/gw2/GettingStarted/Halloween/

http://dulfy.net/2012/10/23/shadow-of-the-mad-king-scavenger-hunt-guide/

This is what the official wiki says, with lists of decorated outposts, lists of quests and items, including headgear, and the NPCs involved in the special event.
http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Halloween

Here is the achievements list in case you collect them.
http://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Special_Event

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Guild Wars 2: Traits and How They Work

Traits are explained on the official wiki.  Once you are level 11, you can buy a manual that unlocks the ability to spend trait points.  As you level, a new trait point is achieved.  You will have to buy a new manual to unlock spending trait points again at level 40 and 60.  There are 70 trait points available.  More details and trait lines listed by profession here.
http://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Trait

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Guild Wars 2: Traits and Attributes Explained

A developer explains how traits and attributes effect characters.
http://guildwars2ranger.com/articles/guildwars-2-traits-and-attributes-explained/

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Guild Wars 2: What are Back Items?

Back items are things like backpacks, capes or back braces (which can hold an additional upgrade).  They can go in an equipment slot in the hero panel.  Engineers get a backpack starting out while others pick up backpacks as quest items in their storyline quests. Some back items can be made by a Guild Armorer that display the guild emblem.  Details and links about various back items are here.
http://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Back_item

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Guild Wars 2: Navigating the Mess that is Rata Sum

The mix of Rubik's Cube and Escher lithograph that is the asura's starting zone called Rata Sum is a horror to navigate, although I am told there are golem that will give directions.  Here is the best guide to the city I've found.  Make sure you click on the tiny map to enlarge it.
http://www.postcount.net/index.php?pageid=tdwratasum

Here is a list of locations.  Note that there is no information available for most locations if you click the links today.
http://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Rata_Sum

Here are videos of where all the vista points are located, which also may help you navigate Rata Sum.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LI7FQGwACc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R47OMKGagYM&feature=relmfu

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGJsvH98dOs&feature=relmfu

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1JsrQN52mg&feature=relmfu

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXXyeBFLfwY&feature=related

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Guild Wars 2: Engineer Flamethrower Builds

Here are a series of flamethrower builds for the GW 2 engineer.
http://www.guildwars2guru.com/topic/65257-flamethrower-build/

PvE flamethrower build
http://www.guildwars2guru.com/topic/62529-ajanils-pve-groupgrinding-flamethrower-powercrit-build/

Another take on the flamethrower build
http://www.guildwars2guru.com/topic/67960-my-flamethrower-build/

Are turrets or elixirs better for the flamethrower build?
http://www.guildwars2guru.com/topic/66826-flamethrower-turrets-or-elixirs/

A flamethrower build complete with video for those who need more than the written word.
http://guildwars2engineer.com/engineer-builds/new-gw2-build-burning-condition-engineer-flamethrower/

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Guild Wars 2: Weapon and Armor Stats Explained

http://www.guildwars2junkies.com/2012/08/23/guide-weapon-and-armor-stats-explained/

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Guild Wars 2 Weapons

Ten Ton Hammer talks about how weapons work in GW2.
http://www.tentonhammer.com/gw2/guides/basics/weapons

Here's a guide to making Legendary Weapons, with pages and pages of comments.
http://www.guildwars2guru.com/topic/64363-legendary-weapons-guide/

A list of all legendary weapons in GW2, plus crafting recipes and the "gifts" needed.
http://segmentnext.com/2012/08/30/guild-wars-2-legendary-weapons-crafting-recipes-guide-gift-recipes-and-where-to-find/

A guide to weapons for Necromancers.
http://www.necrobator.com/necropedia/necromancer-weapon-guide/

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Guild Wars 2: "New Build Available, Game Will Restart"

Guild Wars 2 doesn't have weekly downtime as World of Warcraft does.  Instead you will see this message~"New Build Available, Game Will Restart."  A "new build" is an update to the game.

Allegedly you have five minutes to log out (The Solo MMO Player gets kicked out immediately, who at ArenaNet doesn't like him?) and then the launcher will start downloading the new version.  The server has to recognize the new version before you can play again.
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=487844

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