Talk:Vista

Infobox

If we create a {{Vista infobox}}, we can dynamically generate lists of vistas as they are added to the wiki. or is there an existing infobox that would get the job done? – Tennessee Ernie Ford (TEF) 22:01, 9 July 2012 (UTC)

Such a box does not exist yet, but it would be a great idea to create one. --David 12:04, 10 July 2012 (UTC)

Will this be called a "7" in final release? (Sorry, couldn't help lolling at choice of name!) 84.56.140.11 11:47, 15 July 2012 (UTC)

"Vista usually refers to a distant view." Gnarf 11:51, 15 July 2012 (UTC)

Yep, a Vista info box would be pretty handy right now. Particularly handy for those vistas (vistae? vistum?) that appear impossible to reach - I'm looking at you, Lion's Arch. --snograt 01:00, 29 August 2012 (UTC)

Not sure where these infoboxes would go. Vistas are unnamed, so I doubt we'll give each an article like PoI and skill challenges, so... where would these go exactly? Konig/talk 01:04, 29 August 2012 (UTC)

Hmm, good point. There are mercifully few of these, so maybe a linked sub-page from each location? E.g. [[Lion's Arch/List of vistas]]. That could contain a brief description of each vista in the locale and tips on how to access as necessary. --snograt 01:40, 29 August 2012 (UTC)

Should there really be links to videos showing all locations? People should find them alone for the thrill of it. (31.19.58.4 09:17, 1 September 2012 (UTC))

Well they should, but if they're not having fun or are stuck they will come looking for help here. I wouldn't but others will. Also, on another topic, shouldn't the main page have a list of the capital cities too, I only see explorable zones listed for vista, and towns have around 10 or more each. Puk 12:22, 4 September 2012 (UTC)

On the videos, I think we should provide links to the solutions as it is an optional thing to look at. And yes the main page for vistas should have a list for the capital cities, its a bit messy at the moment. --Dr.Mobius 18:20, 4 September 2012 (UTC)

Working on adding content for all of the vistas and linking to vista-specific videos for each one. Also tweaked the table format slightly to accompany the new link column. Anyone is welcome to modify the "area" field of the vista points if they have the exact region that the vista pops up on the map in. Since they are unnamed, it makes labelling an area a little tricky. DraconixReviews 08:14, 7 September 2012 (UTC)

Ruined GW2

In my opinion adding these to the game has ruined GW2. I play the game for enjoyment and nothing about these challenges are enjoyable. They are merely infuriating. You don't get any real in game benefit from them and they have forced me turn GW2 off and go and watch TV as it is more fun than the repeated jumping and falling that often occurs when the stupid camera zooms right in and you are looking through your ethereal body, or my own personal favourite, when you find yourself levetating in mid air! What a stupid idea this was, whichever ArenaNet staff member came up with this idea needs dragging out into the street and publicly kicking! :( --Stu 23:07, 4 September 2012 (UTC)

No more vistas for me... they are stupid and out of interest! unsigned comment

I enjoy the different challenge that it gives. When I am playing on a map, I have a choice of different things to do; playing events, gathering, or unlockng all the vistas, waypoints and poi's. And the great thing is, if I don't feel like doing any one of those, I don't have to, and it has not ruined anything. It gives me the freedom to play how I want to instead of only kill, kill, kill. Thanks for adding them Arenanet. Vogon Poet 14:32, 21 September 2012 (UTC)

Locked when near foe/boss?

I wanted to unlock the vista near the Krait Witch on the Timberline Falls map. No one else was fighting the Witch so I went up to the Vista near her, without engaging her and was not able to view the Vista. Are Vistas "locked" in the presence of foes or was this a one time glitch? I had not noticed this before, but perhaps never had a foe so close before while at a Vista.Vogon Poet 14:41, 21 September 2012 (UTC)

Your character can't touch vista when in combat mode. In combat mode you have no fast recovering HP and you heal downed player slower. The problem is when you are in combat mode and when not. The game sometimes makes a mistake here, and thinks you are in combat mode, when you clearly shoulnot be in combat mode. I solution I found is to log out and log in a again, cause you are in non-combat mode, when you first enter the game. Hope that helps. - Yandere 17:23, 21 September 2012 (UTC)

An easier solution is to kill a foe (to re-enter combat mode, effectively, and re-exit). Doesn't matter if it's the foe who's still locked onto you by the game's registration. But yes, the viastas being locked is due to you being in combat mode. Konig/talk 18:36, 21 September 2012 (UTC)

Towns missing in List of Vistas

Hi - is there any reason why we haven't got the TOWNS in the list of vistas?? I was hoping for a clue about 1 in Lion's Arch and one in Black Citadel... 213.160.12.67 11:49, 24 September 2012 (UTC)

City. But it's because it's a wip and those lists of vistas in <zone> are pretty much incomplete and possibly going to be removed, with details to get to them going on the area's page. Konig/talk 12:43, 24 September 2012 (UTC)

i got every city vista, but i've got 2 in Lion's Arch that i've got no idea how to get them. If there is a list of those will be perfect. I'm willing to help with the other city vistas :) 16 Oct.2012

Are you still having issues? I got them all. Hit me up in-game ("Grove of Starlight") 24 October 2012

Really Just A Waste

Vistas in this game are really a waste of game time. Jumping from ledge to ledge to rock to ledge to cliff to ledge to rock to plank to etc, etc, etc...is just dumb. There are some individuals who really can't do these dumb activities and lose out in the enjoyment of the game and may even have negative feelings which is a shame. I've come across a few places, and after watching YouTube, they make no sense. How can you possibly have a shrine or something like that in some place where people can't get to it? I know it's just a game but I would rather spend my time enjoying the game and not having to waste hours doing these monotonous and stupid side tricks. I can only imagine how much time and money AreaNet wasted on making these Vistas where they could of spent it on other things to make the game better.65.60.224.166 17:12, 10 September 2013 (UTC)Thugem Chi

Wiki isn't the place for non-constructive complaints about things like this, please take it to the forums. —Dr Ishmael 17:45, 10 September 2013 (UTC)

Update for Modern Times or Stays

This page hasn't been updated in quite a while and there have been many vistas added in since it's last update. However the question is, is this to stay like this as these are the ones needed for map completion or can we add in the ones from Magus Falls and Maguuma Wastes? - Do_odleplex 18:04, 24 February 2016 (UTC)

Please, update it! Don't be afraid to improve articles that are lacking just because nobody else has bothered to yet. --Idris (talk) 23:19, 24 February 2016 (UTC)