Guild Wars 2 | Friend/Ships | Seize the Awkward

[@_Banjo_]

Bloody brilliant, especially when theres nothing i want to do after a long stressful day but to go home an play guild wars, sometimes shut off...sometimes with complete randoms. Theres random strangers and guildies that have been there when feeling down. Also love seeing some familiar faces in this video .

[@SamMathias]

What a lovely video, and such an important cause. I'm sure being able to escape to a place like Tyria has helped lots of people like me who've struggled in the past, but I'm incredibly glad there are also campaigns like these, the goals of which are to normalize talking about one's mental health more openly. Thank you, ANet!

[@dmay3391]

Why normalize narcissism and Peter Pan Syndrome? What good does the do for anyone other than a childish narcissist?

[@cierrablue]

When I logged in and got the outfit, I didn't get it. Now I get it. Thanks for standing up for this cause and making it easy for us to stand up for this also. I'm going to equip that outfit right now.

[@DemethVLK]

Anet is full of incredible human beings, you can't deny it. It's important, in a world full of corporations that looks more like machines than humans.

[@71775926]

For something with the word "awkward" in the name, this was anything but. Professional, polished, sincere, moving, and the outfit looks nice. If this is the bar for future releases, there's still a future for GW2.

[@crash320]

I see a direct correlation between gaming and connecting with other people. Isolation, loneliness and stress are overwhelming in today's communities regardless of who we are or where we come from. Mental health problems are not prejudiced. We can all experience some form of anxiety and fear. Sometimes with tragic outcomes. Connecting with others, even through gaming - may make the difference in one person's life. Thank you , Anet - for recognizing that even more than ever in this year of 2020, we need to connect to each other. To take care of each other. No one can do it alone.

[@sparrowhawke]

Just wanted to say this is a wonderful initiative and thank you for bringing more attention to mental health. I've isolated myself from my friends and family for 4 years now, and I don't think I can salvage that relationship. But I think someone somewhere out there will take this to heart and reach out to someone.

[@crash320]

Don't give up. You never know if the relationship is really gone til you try. I have been in a similar situation. The longer the silence the harder it is to take the first step. Try it! You may be surprised how much you have been missed. And how others might be feeling the same way as you. I wish you all the best!

[@sparrowhawke]

@@crash320 That was very kind of you, sir. Thank you. I was going to say something else but I decided against it. Seems weird and just depressing if I just opened up here. I don't know who you are, or where you're from - but from the bottom of my heart, I thank you for the kind words.

[@Rayce_Istanus]

@@sparrowhawke I don't know you as well so those words might be meaningless to you, but i am also giving you best wishes!

[@Cellofrag]

Cool initiative

[@gr9032]

I met my boyfriend through Guild Wars 2. It just gives this game a whole new meaning. ❤️

[@orddan]

Respect to Anet and these beautiful human beings.

[@matusbuci5345]

Very nice video!! 🙂👍

[@micdrop-jh3pf]

This may be the most important video I've ever seen on KZbin. Kudos to Anet for this excellent piece from start to finish. Thanks to everyone for being brave, sharing their stories, and showing their hearts. This is a great cause that hits close to home for me. I want to hug every one of you for being your best. Keep up the great work!

[@BHBRA10]

Cool initiative! Brasil, hugs everybody

[@dmay3391]

Childish issues with adults playing the role of child. A lack of adults isn't cool.

[@VeronicaLopez-pf4os]

I started to play GW2 because a friend was amazed by its world (both the narrative of missions and the map exploration) but I stayed because the great ''community'' feeling inside the game. I have never experienced such a kind community in a mmorpg. It is very appreciated that all the team put so much effort for doing this and being aware of the mental health. The direction that videogames are taking is, without a doubt, the best for ourselves and the community. Thank you for your hard work!

[@x64h22]

Exactly.. what got me into the game was how newbie friendly this community is.. I never had problems finding people to either help with boss fights or answering my (sometimes stupid) questions about this game. Lovely

[@RockaPanter]

This is really moving.

[@GWDRMS]

Thank you for sharing.

[@AlgaInventory]

Great video! Amazing supportive thing for mental illness and mental health❤

[@Evlakk]

brilliant video!

[@Perisemiotics]

the asura and the charr at the end was awesome.

[@x64h22]

Yea it was so cute lol

[@cynhanrahan4012]

Thanks for this. It's hard.

[@dianag6343]

You have no idea how much this touches me. We lost our daughter-in-law, who was a huge guild wars 2 fan, in October to suicide. We had no idea anything was wrong, it was devastating, to say the least. I deal with depression my self and knowing there are people out there who care helps. There will still be that one jerk out there who harasses you, have had this happen in-game, but I've come to realize they don't matter. Thank you so much!

[@dmay3391]

"there will still be that one jerk out there who harasses you" *In order for someone to be offended that person would need to pretend they're being offended. In order not to be offended, you simply pretend your not being offended. You say harass, I see offense.*

[@igorramos2010]

It is hard not to fall in love with this community. Thank you so much for sharing this

[@respawnrushrepeat]

God bless this game

[@jorgedragon6323]

¨De poeta y loco tod@s tenemos un poco¨, en la vida los problemas nunca harán falta. Pero SER HUMANO es también saber dar la mano a tod@ aquel que pide ayuda incluyéndose a uno mism@. Porque: ¨No son muertos los que en paz descansan en la tumba fría...Muertos son los que tienen muerta el alma. Y viven todavía¨. Genial video. Gracias :)

[@veniycrest985]

Thank you Anet

[@TheWolfLucifersAngel]

FEELS WARS 2

[@fiachdubhe401]

Guild Feels 2?

[@hawkeyestone2122]

Guild Wars Feels?

[@x64h22]

Guild Feels Wars 2?

[@dianabarr1658]

It is amazing to have a game that reaches out to all the emotional aspects of being Human, Charr, Sylvari, Asuran or Norn! I think the "Seize the Awkward" is one more phenomenal way Anet connects all of us into a wonderful mismatched family. I have played several MMORPG's and never have found one that let me play in a way that was gentle to my soul, until Guild Wars 2. The game is made for people to interact without allowing bullying or other unfair frustrations that happen in other games. In other words, the GREATEST thing that separates Guild Wars 2 from all other MMORPG's (in my honest opinion) is that Anet CARES! That is a huge chasm of difference and "Seize the Awkward" is tremendous evidence of that fact. I really liked the "Seize the Awkward" freebie and knew that it had to have something wonderful behind it (and i was right!) because that is who Anet is! So thank you all for this incredible game and and so many happy experiences so that I too can "Seize the Awkward" in a healthy way and I will remember to ask those around me, how they are doing!

[@x64h22]

True. I played many other MMORPG games with such a toxic communities that when I joined this game I was so confused seeing how newbie friendly this community is. After 1 day in this game I had to buy the expansions.. it's amazing.

[@dmay3391]

Adult narcissist wanting attention from me for their childish non-problems make me feel bullied.

[@lapjeskitty4503]

Thanks.

[@lokoma6682]

thank you Guild Wars team

[@AmeisenQueen]

That is just beautiful. And all of you guys are amazing. Hopefully you all have a nice day and if not: There will be a nice day in the future, I promise. :)

[@methanbreather]

well, that is all nice 'talk to your friends' and stuff. But what if you don't have any friends?

[@katerinavlasakova2747]

Play GW2 and find them. :)

[@Perisemiotics]

you don't really have to find them... just use LFG

[@methanbreather]

@@katerinavlasakova2747 outside of gw2. Inside of gw2 it is easy. Mentor. Compliment people for their looks. Play wvw. But offline is a different story.

[@katerinavlasakova2747]

@@methanbreather I agree. I have trouble finding friends in the real world myself. I have a few friends but they have found me first.

[@x64h22]

This made my night:) Amazing, I'm so happy I joined this community.. (maybe a bit late but better late then never right?)

[@rayrayz4667]

CHRIS HERE'S A BIG JUICY HUG! I'm in the same boat and I get it. Keep going!

[@Puckaboo]

This is absolutely lovely, such a good message

[@AndreJennrich]

[@El_Carlangas]

I always say to my friends "I'm dead inside; this is not a meme" ... but they keep giving me "haha" as answer :/

[@x64h22]

It's okay bruh you're not alone

[@dmay3391]

We should start a petition to fire all the childish worker at Anet. Maybe if companies would hire adults, they would get some work done instead of them whimpering about themselves by the cooler for 5 hours a day.

[@askaboutmycats6544]

thanks for a free shirt, really helps the cause

[@Mageroeth]

And people need to seize the points in spvp instead of fighting off them.

[@uruguayo3216]

español...????

[@JustCynical]

I get it but what does guild wars 2 have to do with this? 🧐

[@hdmtestacc]

Well done. This is content.

[@Mageroeth]

Please help my mesmer they suck in pvp rn.

[@paulsan971]

Deberian poner subtitulos en espanol

[@JazzmanX]