eh sis u got play gw2 one ah? which server u on?

oooo no join our guild?

hmmm no wor not in the guild yet.
i sent u a guild invite.

only if you play the PvE content, or want to try the new specialization. if you play only WvW/PvP and don't care about new specialization , then no need HoT.... new WvW borderland is available to everyone.

Hot+New expansion will cost 49.99 dollars

New elite specialization, new desert map and mounts specialization.

I don't really play living world or even the personal story. I just run around. But the gliding mechanic is very fun and made travelling easier.

Don't know the new elite specs is going to fare with HoT elite specs but necro feels incomplete without reaper specs. Rangers new pets are fun too.

Don't really like HoT maps though..

HoT is more of a feature pack, it adds Gliding which you can use in open world. HoT elite specs are good but most will prob be overshadowed by PoF specs when it comes out. Raids are also in HoT areas. some of the generation 2 legendaries or legendary armor also require HoT.

the Living Story episodes were free if you logged in when it was released, but costs gems now to unlock. each episode adds 1 new map area for HoT, some are good for getting ascended trinkets for instance.

the story is mediocre to me, i just complete it once for unlocking map and rewards, but at least it is more interesting than the HoT story itself. you can also play with a friend who has the episode unlocked if you just want the story but wont get the rewards.

HoT maps are more challenging to navigate around than core Tyria maps though, but i like it alot, especially the verticality of maps with underground/canopy layers and your map actually does not help the main 4 HoT maps that you will get have meta events which is like open world teamwork to defeat a boss or defend areas.

i think if you like map exploration HoT has some good zones, gliding is very nice to have and elite specs like Daredevil for Thief is really nice.

yea, but if you have the level 80 boost from buying HoT/PoF you can use it. although not recommended for first time players since new player may be overwhelmed with the amount of traits/skills if straight to 80.