Expansion for Returning Player - Guild Wars Forums

lith · May 04, 2008, 08:00 PM // 20:00

So I am currently trying to get back in GW after leaving WoW and was wondering if anyone could suggest one expansion to get instead of getting them all? I kind of don't want to get all of them only due to the fact of GW2 coming out and with that whole system they are developing it is sounding like it wouldn't be worth it that much. I am more into the PvP side of things so is there a specific expansion that would be better suited for that? Thanks for the help!

EDIT: Should have stated that I only have Prophecies right now.

Mister Me · May 04, 2008, 08:21 PM // 20:21

My guess goes to; the Platinum edition(Prophecies=original GW+Eye of the North). You can also buy the skill unlock packs in the online store if you want immedietly all skills(you will only have them in PvP). more opinions plz

Zebideedee · May 04, 2008, 09:45 PM // 21:45

As much as I HATE the dungeons, I have to admit EotN is really good (definetly the best looking expansion) and some of the quests are pretty hard so it'll keep you at it for a while. Plus with EotN you have the rankings also (basically the higher your rank lvl in a certain area will increase your skills power, and ability to buy the swanky armour lol), only downside is I don't think you can use EotN skills (asura, deldrimor) in pvp

I pwnd U · May 04, 2008, 09:50 PM // 21:50

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Originally Posted by Zebideedee

only downside is I don't think you can use EotN skills (asura, deldrimor) in pvp

You are correct, you can not use those skills in PvP as they are PvE only skills. I'm guessing you already have Prophecies since you are a returning player. Probably your best bet is the Factions special edition. (I think there is one for Factions, it's either that or NF)

*Darcy* · May 04, 2008, 10:10 PM // 22:10

I believe you can purchase PvP skill packs and just use your Prophecies game to PvP. It all takes place in the Battle Isles now, so no other chapters are required, just the skills.

lith · May 04, 2008, 10:11 PM // 22:11

I don't really mind PvE since it is an enjoyable break from PvP but because I like my focus on PvP maybe I should just get the PvP upgrade pack? And then maybe EoTN if the game really brings me back?

I pwnd U · May 04, 2008, 10:13 PM // 22:13

Yes, get the PvP upgrade pack if you are really into PvP. And if you do want to do PvE, EoTN is probably your best bet.

ElinoraNeSangre · May 04, 2008, 10:29 PM // 22:29

If you like PvP, I vote Factions. It moves fast, characters level fast, and there's some interesting PvP options to my understanding (not a huge PvPer, so I'm just going off what I hear from others). PvP unlock packs sure don't hurt though; if PvP is your main focus, getting those should open up a lot of options for you. Factions PvE also moves pretty quick so you can get skills fast for PvP. But unlock packs are even faster.

DarkFlame · May 05, 2008, 03:25 AM // 03:25

Sticky up top.

gremlin · May 05, 2008, 09:04 AM // 09:04

After the pvp pack you could choose based on new world/character preference
ie

Factions for Assassin and Ritualist with an oriental theme

Nightfall for Paragon and Dervish with a north African theme

or the eye of the north expansion for an intro to the new races coming in GW2 and additional areas of prophesies to investigate.
note eon does not let you play the new races "except as heroes" and there are no new classes.

Commander Ryker · May 05, 2008, 04:02 PM // 16:02

Here's a sticky that is at the top of the forum. Please look there or search next time.

http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...php?t=10102502

May 04, 2008, 08:00 PM // 20:00	#1
lith Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: May 2008	Expansion for Returning Player So I am currently trying to get back in GW after leaving WoW and was wondering if anyone could suggest one expansion to get instead of getting them all? I kind of don't want to get all of them only due to the fact of GW2 coming out and with that whole system they are developing it is sounding like it wouldn't be worth it that much. I am more into the PvP side of things so is there a specific expansion that would be better suited for that? Thanks for the help! EDIT: Should have stated that I only have Prophecies right now. Last edited by lith; May 04, 2008 at 08:22 PM // 20:22..

May 04, 2008, 09:45 PM // 21:45	#3
Zebideedee Jungle Guide Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: 55?? 57' 0" N / 3?? 12' 0" W Profession: N/Me	As much as I HATE the dungeons, I have to admit EotN is really good (definetly the best looking expansion) and some of the quests are pretty hard so it'll keep you at it for a while. Plus with EotN you have the rankings also (basically the higher your rank lvl in a certain area will increase your skills power, and ability to buy the swanky armour lol), only downside is I don't think you can use EotN skills (asura, deldrimor) in pvp Last edited by Zebideedee; May 04, 2008 at 09:57 PM // 21:57..

May 04, 2008, 10:10 PM // 22:10	#5
Darcy Never Too Old Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rhode Island where there are no GW contests Guild: Order of First Profession: W/R	I believe you can purchase PvP skill packs and just use your Prophecies game to PvP. It all takes place in the Battle Isles now, so no other chapters are required, just the skills. __________________ That's me, the old stick-in-the-mud non-fun moderator. (and non-understanding, also)

May 04, 2008, 08:21 PM // 20:21	#2
Mister Me Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Apr 2007	My guess goes to; the Platinum edition(Prophecies=original GW+Eye of the North). You can also buy the skill unlock packs in the online store if you want immedietly all skills(you will only have them in PvP). more opinions plz

May 04, 2008, 10:11 PM // 22:11	#6
lith Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: May 2008	I don't really mind PvE since it is an enjoyable break from PvP but because I like my focus on PvP maybe I should just get the PvP upgrade pack? And then maybe EoTN if the game really brings me back?

May 04, 2008, 10:13 PM // 22:13	#7
I pwnd U God of Spammers Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: in the middle of a burning cornfield... Guild: Scars Meadows [SMS] (Officer)	Yes, get the PvP upgrade pack if you are really into PvP. And if you do want to do PvE, EoTN is probably your best bet.

May 04, 2008, 10:29 PM // 22:29	#8
ElinoraNeSangre Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Near Seattle, WA Guild: Talionis De Cineris [EXUR] Profession: N/Me	If you like PvP, I vote Factions. It moves fast, characters level fast, and there's some interesting PvP options to my understanding (not a huge PvPer, so I'm just going off what I hear from others). PvP unlock packs sure don't hurt though; if PvP is your main focus, getting those should open up a lot of options for you. Factions PvE also moves pretty quick so you can get skills fast for PvP. But unlock packs are even faster.

May 05, 2008, 03:25 AM // 03:25	#9
DarkFlame Desert Nomad Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Ascalon Profession: E/	Sticky up top.

May 05, 2008, 09:04 AM // 09:04	#10
gremlin Furnace Stoker Join Date: Oct 2006 Guild: GWAR Profession: Me/Mo	After the pvp pack you could choose based on new world/character preference ie Factions for Assassin and Ritualist with an oriental theme Nightfall for Paragon and Dervish with a north African theme or the eye of the north expansion for an intro to the new races coming in GW2 and additional areas of prophesies to investigate. note eon does not let you play the new races "except as heroes" and there are no new classes.

May 05, 2008, 04:02 PM // 16:02	#11
Commander Ryker Site Contributor Join Date: Jun 2005 Profession: R/	Here's a sticky that is at the top of the forum. Please look there or search next time. http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...php?t=10102502