New(noob) player in NZ where is everyone - Guild Wars Forums

sorrynomanaleft · Oct 22, 2008, 02:32 AM // 02:32

Hi just bought the game yesterday and found it hard to find anywhere
with a nice latency or a good popluation to level
where do all the aussie or kiwi players run what district.

oh and lots more stupid questions to come hehe

SerenitySilverstar · Oct 22, 2008, 02:55 AM // 02:55

Hi from another Kiwi player.

About finding people to play with - it comes down to time zones. US and European players are on at different times to us.

Perhaps you could find an Australian based guild, who play in a time frame closer to us (see the guild recruitment section here on guru forums).

Plus, with server hops so incredibly easy, you can always jump between Europe, US, and International districts to find players.

sthpaw · Oct 22, 2008, 04:13 AM // 04:13

i find more the american servers are more populated during our hours, if u need a hand with anything pm me if u like

Luminarus · Oct 22, 2008, 07:33 AM // 07:33

Generally american dists have more people, even at off peak times (i find), but I dont pug much so it doesnt make much diff imo.

subarucar · Oct 22, 2008, 07:34 AM // 07:34

Im another Kiwi, im in Dunedin. Feel free to add me to friends my IGN is "Fries Wit Leetsauce".

ruffenredie · Oct 22, 2008, 07:35 AM // 07:35

Although the time difference may be more of an issue for you (I'm in the UK), but I nearly always play on US zones, as there nearly always seems to be people wherever I am on those servers and whatever time I'm playing.

Rick Thene · Oct 22, 2008, 09:02 AM // 09:02

I'm a Australian player, and I play on American districts. There's quite a few more people, at almost any hour. Better ping then European districts too.

AcidDaze · Oct 22, 2008, 12:05 PM // 12:05

also, i find that only the cities are normally full, i.e ascalon, lions arch, kamadan, keinig city...

Lyndka · Oct 22, 2008, 12:24 PM // 12:24

One of our officers is based in Australia and she plays the Asian Servers a lot (and I mean - a lot!) - try looking out for Zappa Zenovka.

illidan009 · Oct 23, 2008, 12:58 AM // 00:58

Haven't tried Europe before, but as far as I know most players are in America...

Welcome to GW!!

Aussie Boy · Oct 23, 2008, 05:01 AM // 05:01

A year or 2 ago I used to find lots of aussies and kiwis in European dist but these days it's best to play in American districts.

Electric Friend · Oct 24, 2008, 03:29 AM // 03:29

I'd say that American districts are the way to go. Everyone is up at all hours of the day so I don't think it'll matter much once your on. People will just be complaining about being tired more.

sorrynomanaleft · Oct 27, 2008, 10:58 PM // 22:58

well i have reached level 10 and only grouped with real people once??
how far can you go in the game without grouping i have been using the AI characters

Also when do you go to dungeon type instances? i havent had any quests to go in them or even go and find them

also gear... i have made the stuff from the amour vendor but havent seen anything else at all i am guessing you have to go to dungeons to get upgrades.

lots more dodgy questions to come

Winston · Oct 27, 2008, 11:58 PM // 23:58

You can complete the game using just Hero's and Henchmen (AI characters).

The Dungeons are in Eye of the North, depending on what campaign you're playing, you will be able to get to them sooner or later (Assuming you also have Eye of the North).
Every campaign has 'Elite' missions/areas though.

Higher level towns (That is, further into the game towns) will provide higher level armours. The campaign you buy it in will determine the style of the armour. Collectors in the field can also provide new armour pieces. Any armour can be upgraded with Runes and Insignia.

Βєτā??? · Oct 28, 2008, 12:39 AM // 00:39

Winston - I would love to store my rice water in your xunlai chest... eh? EH!
-
In seriousness - I vote for a kiwi district, not that there would be much difference.

Come on, kiwi rocks.

*Darcy* · Oct 28, 2008, 12:51 AM // 00:51

Your armor question makes me think that you haven't visited the wikis. We have two available

http://guildwars.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page

and available in-game through F10 or help on menu or /wiki in chat bar

http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Main_Page

Your armor reaches a max level fairly quickly except in original Guild Wars (Prophecies) where you have to get a run to Droknar's Forge from Beacon's Perch to get max armor early.

You haven't said which of the campaigns you are playing. Higher population places are

Guild Wars - Ascalon City, Lion's Arch, Droknar's Forge
Factions - Kaineng City, The Marketplace, Lutgardis Conservatory (HFFF)
Nightfall - Kamadan, Sunspear Sanctuary, Remains of Sahlahja (Lightbringer/Sunspear point farming)
Eye of the North - most towns/outposts have fairly high population

wiki page for Elite Missions http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Elite_Mission
wiki page for Dungeons http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Dungeon

sorrynomanaleft · Oct 28, 2008, 03:07 AM // 03:07

i have GW: eye of the north

Yeah i kind understand about armour i was previously a wow player and am used to armour upgrading every 2 or 3 levels. wearing the same clothes all the time makes it smell.

the wiki is a good dungeon guide but i guess most of it is level 20 stuff i did see a couple of dungeon like areas i saw pre searing but moved onto post pretty quick. i think i just need to look on a really big map of everywhere so i can see where the areas are. i am still hanging around the breach and fort ranik area havent strayed too far yet.

i am really just playing till level 20 and see what that opens up maybe join a guild.
I have noticed alot of lower groups around but mainly people are in the same guild running.

will have lots more questions once i have finished a couple of the chain quests i am on
they look like they lead to a bit of fun

Chocobo1 · Oct 28, 2008, 03:37 AM // 03:37

Kiwi player from Christchurch here. I noticed you talking about the latency. Its kinda a thing we have to suffer through, although I'm really hoping GW2 has some Australian servers (No chance of NZ I'd think). My Guild Leader plays in 80-120 ping while I'm in 300-400. Lameness :(

.defekt · Oct 28, 2008, 04:18 AM // 04:18

when you're in game, press M, it will bring up a big map of the continent you're on atm.

Oct 22, 2008, 02:32 AM // 02:32	#1
sorrynomanaleft Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Oct 2008 Profession: E/Me	New(noob) player in NZ where is everyone Hi just bought the game yesterday and found it hard to find anywhere with a nice latency or a good popluation to level where do all the aussie or kiwi players run what district. oh and lots more stupid questions to come hehe

Oct 28, 2008, 12:51 AM // 00:51	#16
Darcy Never Too Old Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rhode Island where there are no GW contests Guild: Order of First Profession: W/R	Your armor question makes me think that you haven't visited the wikis. We have two available http://guildwars.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page and available in-game through F10 or help on menu or /wiki in chat bar http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Main_Page Your armor reaches a max level fairly quickly except in original Guild Wars (Prophecies) where you have to get a run to Droknar's Forge from Beacon's Perch to get max armor early. You haven't said which of the campaigns you are playing. Higher population places are Guild Wars - Ascalon City, Lion's Arch, Droknar's Forge Factions - Kaineng City, The Marketplace, Lutgardis Conservatory (HFFF) Nightfall - Kamadan, Sunspear Sanctuary, Remains of Sahlahja (Lightbringer/Sunspear point farming) Eye of the North - most towns/outposts have fairly high population wiki page for Elite Missions http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Elite_Mission wiki page for Dungeons http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Dungeon __________________ That's me, the old stick-in-the-mud non-fun moderator. (and non-understanding, also)

Oct 22, 2008, 02:55 AM // 02:55	#2
SerenitySilverstar Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: May 2006	Hi from another Kiwi player. About finding people to play with - it comes down to time zones. US and European players are on at different times to us. Perhaps you could find an Australian based guild, who play in a time frame closer to us (see the guild recruitment section here on guru forums). Plus, with server hops so incredibly easy, you can always jump between Europe, US, and International districts to find players.

Oct 22, 2008, 04:13 AM // 04:13	#3
sthpaw Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Australia, Sydney Guild: Overclockers Australia [OCAU] Profession: W/	i find more the american servers are more populated during our hours, if u need a hand with anything pm me if u like

Oct 22, 2008, 07:33 AM // 07:33	#4
Luminarus Furnace Stoker Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Guild: Haze of Light [pure] Profession: R/	Generally american dists have more people, even at off peak times (i find), but I dont pug much so it doesnt make much diff imo.

Oct 22, 2008, 07:34 AM // 07:34	#5
subarucar Desert Nomad Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New Zealand Guild: None	Im another Kiwi, im in Dunedin. Feel free to add me to friends my IGN is "Fries Wit Leetsauce".

Oct 22, 2008, 07:35 AM // 07:35	#6
ruffenredie Academy Page Join Date: Sep 2007 Profession: R/Rt	Although the time difference may be more of an issue for you (I'm in the UK), but I nearly always play on US zones, as there nearly always seems to be people wherever I am on those servers and whatever time I'm playing.

Oct 22, 2008, 09:02 AM // 09:02	#7
Rick Thene Academy Page Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Confirmed. Sending Supplies. Guild: Big Domage Krewe [DoMe] Profession: A/W	I'm a Australian player, and I play on American districts. There's quite a few more people, at almost any hour. Better ping then European districts too.

Oct 22, 2008, 12:05 PM // 12:05	#8
AcidDaze Academy Page Join Date: Jan 2008 Guild: EKSF Profession: E/Me	also, i find that only the cities are normally full, i.e ascalon, lions arch, kamadan, keinig city...

Oct 22, 2008, 12:24 PM // 12:24	#9
Lyndka Elite Guru Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: UK Guild: Angels of KaoS [KaoS] Profession: R/	One of our officers is based in Australia and she plays the Asian Servers a lot (and I mean - a lot!) - try looking out for Zappa Zenovka.

Oct 23, 2008, 12:58 AM // 00:58	#10
illidan009 Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: May 2008 Location: Volterra, Italy Profession: A/	Haven't tried Europe before, but as far as I know most players are in America... Welcome to GW!!

Oct 23, 2008, 05:01 AM // 05:01	#11
Aussie Boy Alcoholic Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Australia Profession: W/	A year or 2 ago I used to find lots of aussies and kiwis in European dist but these days it's best to play in American districts.

Oct 24, 2008, 03:29 AM // 03:29	#12
Electric Friend Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Noitacol Guild: Just Confuxed Profession: Me/	I'd say that American districts are the way to go. Everyone is up at all hours of the day so I don't think it'll matter much once your on. People will just be complaining about being tired more.

Oct 27, 2008, 10:58 PM // 22:58	#13
sorrynomanaleft Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Oct 2008 Profession: E/Me	well i have reached level 10 and only grouped with real people once?? how far can you go in the game without grouping i have been using the AI characters Also when do you go to dungeon type instances? i havent had any quests to go in them or even go and find them also gear... i have made the stuff from the amour vendor but havent seen anything else at all i am guessing you have to go to dungeons to get upgrades. lots more dodgy questions to come

Oct 27, 2008, 11:58 PM // 23:58	#14
Winston Krytan Explorer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia	You can complete the game using just Hero's and Henchmen (AI characters). The Dungeons are in Eye of the North, depending on what campaign you're playing, you will be able to get to them sooner or later (Assuming you also have Eye of the North). Every campaign has 'Elite' missions/areas though. Higher level towns (That is, further into the game towns) will provide higher level armours. The campaign you buy it in will determine the style of the armour. Collectors in the field can also provide new armour pieces. Any armour can be upgraded with Runes and Insignia.

Oct 28, 2008, 12:39 AM // 00:39	#15
Βєτā??? Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: china Guild: We are all minted [MinT] Profession: W/	Winston - I would love to store my rice water in your xunlai chest... eh? EH! - In seriousness - I vote for a kiwi district, not that there would be much difference. Come on, kiwi rocks.

Oct 28, 2008, 03:07 AM // 03:07	#17
sorrynomanaleft Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Oct 2008 Profession: E/Me	i have GW: eye of the north Yeah i kind understand about armour i was previously a wow player and am used to armour upgrading every 2 or 3 levels. wearing the same clothes all the time makes it smell. the wiki is a good dungeon guide but i guess most of it is level 20 stuff i did see a couple of dungeon like areas i saw pre searing but moved onto post pretty quick. i think i just need to look on a really big map of everywhere so i can see where the areas are. i am still hanging around the breach and fort ranik area havent strayed too far yet. i am really just playing till level 20 and see what that opens up maybe join a guild. I have noticed alot of lower groups around but mainly people are in the same guild running. will have lots more questions once i have finished a couple of the chain quests i am on they look like they lead to a bit of fun

Oct 28, 2008, 03:37 AM // 03:37	#18
Chocobo1 Desert Nomad Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Zealand Guild: CoA Profession: N/	Kiwi player from Christchurch here. I noticed you talking about the latency. Its kinda a thing we have to suffer through, although I'm really hoping GW2 has some Australian servers (No chance of NZ I'd think). My Guild Leader plays in 80-120 ping while I'm in 300-400. Lameness :(

Oct 28, 2008, 04:18 AM // 04:18	#19
.defekt Krytan Explorer Join Date: Aug 2005 Guild: Ex Talionis [Law], Schindlers Fist [ouch]	when you're in game, press M, it will bring up a big map of the continent you're on atm.