In Guild Wars 2, players are returning to their US roots and introducing an All-Star voting system to select the best PvP players for Gamescom in Cologne. Eligible to vote: the fans.
All-Star voting is an annual tradition in the four major sports in the USA. Fans can vote for the players they want to see in a special All-Star game. The event often has a festive atmosphere over several days with all the glam, glory, and pathos, where the sport often takes a backseat and fun, watching, and being seen take center stage. But for the players, it is a huge deal and an honor they look back on fondly after their careers.
Guild Wars 2 is now utilizing such an All-Star voting to excite players for their PvP event at Gamescom in Cologne, for which they have been heavily promoting for several weeks. Players have until Thursday morning at 8:59 AM to cast their ballots. They can choose from numerous elite PvP players who have passed the preliminary selection by ArenaNet. Local fans can vote for 5 players each from a pool of 32, consisting of Europeans and North Americans. A delegation of Chinese participants will be chosen by the local publisher Khong Zong.
The actual tournament at Gamescom, which could also turn into a kind of national competition, will take place from August 14 to 17 and will be streamed on Twitch.
The winner will receive a legendary weapon, an exclusive armor set, and a special finishing move. The real kicker: ArenaNet will cover expenses and flight for the chosen representative to Cologne. This may not seem so appealing for German players, but for players from other countries, it’s a great opportunity to come to good ole Europe.
As a regular mortal, one currently has no chance of winning the prizes, but according to Guild Wars 2, they will also be made available to other players later.
