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Waypoints are floating stone markers that players encounter in their travels. As the world is explored, locked waypoints represented with a small 'lock' on the waypoint marker become visible on a character's map and compass. Getting close to a waypoint will unlock it for that character, at which it can be returned to via map travel for a small fee.[1] The fee depends on the point of origin and a character's distance from the destination; travel within a city is free, while longer distances will incur still-modest but larger fares.[2]
In some areas, if a waypoint is taken over by a mob of enemies during a dynamic event (i.e. centaurs, etc.), no one will be able to access that waypoint until the conquered area is liberated.[3]
A normal zone typically has between 10 and 20 waypoints.[4] The waypoints also act as resurrection shrines when a defeated player uses them. Resurrection has the same fees as normal map travel.
See also[edit]
- Asura gate, another way to travel instantly around the world.
References[edit]
- ^ Achievements, feats and activities, OnlineWelten
- ^ Telefon-Interview, OnlineWelten
- ^ Comic Con 2011, Mentioned by a GW2 Representative in background, Youtube
- ^ John and Ben Answer Your Questions About Activities, Travel, ArenaNet blog
