Guild Wars 2 is an MMORPG and the sequel to the original Guild Wars game. It is set 250 years after the event of the last expansion from the original series, Eye of the North.
During these 250 years, massive creatures called elder dragons awakened and 5 races that were fighting each other are now fighting together against a greater threat, an elder dragon named Zhaitan that is spreading terror and corruption in all Tyria.
The player can choose from 5 playable races and 8 professions when creating a character, as well as some background story for his or her character. Each race have each own personal story related to the background questions answered upon game creation, while chosen profession have no effect on storyline. Each from 8 professions features a special mechanic related to it, along with different skills and weapon choices.
Roger "Rall" Oldroar was excited for the release of this game but sadly passed away before the game's release. After receiving letters about him from his guildmates, the developers decided to pay tribute to him by the addition of a historian who talks about Tribune Rall Oldroar. The warrior was wise beyond his years and never lost in battle. "He retired to teaching at fahrars, and eventually passed into the Mists with a honored soldier's salute."
Awards
4Players
2012 – Best PC Game of the Year
2012 – Best Role-Playing Game of the Year
GameSpy
2012 – One of the Top 10 Games of the Year
GameStar (Germany) / GamePro (Germany)
2012 - Best Online Game of the Year (Readers' Vote)
2012 - #2 Best PC Game of the Year (Readers' Vote)
2013 – #3 Community Favourite of the Year (Readers' Vote)
PC Games (Germany)
Issue 01/2013 – Game of the Year 2012 (Readers' Vote)
Issue 01/2013 – Online Role-Playing Game of the Year 2012 (Readers' Vote)