You guys ever try searching for gameplay vids but have a hard time finding one of just gameplay? No crappy music or some kid commentating over it... This guy knows what's up... totally subbed.

https://www.youtube.com/user/shhhnotalking

I'm playing TSW right now and they have gotten significantly more players since they went buy2play. The no subscription means you can take breaks without the fear of paying for something you don't use. The problem I have with GW2 is the uniqueness of players (which is the same problem I had with GW1). They rely too much on "armor dying" and such to differentiate players/classes. It makes everything look extremely generic. Don't get me wrong though, the art style is gorgeous and I love the combat too. But the aforementioned issue really bugs me, so I stopped playing.



TSW is the exact opposite of GW2 in terms of player unique-ness, and that might be why I love it so much. I still have not seen two players who look alike (unless they are wearing a "deck" uniform which is basically a class uniform). Yes, there are "classes", just not your usual pick-and-go. You have "decks" that you can use as an outline for abilities. It basically tells you which abilities to get and which ones to use. After you unlock all of them, you get the "deck's" outfit. Every faction has different decks and outfits. And there are tons to unlock. Add all of this with the fact that the story is super awesome and the ability system is a nice new take unlike most cut/paste MMOs and you have something super special. Oh, and no subscription!

I say go with TSW.