Is it worth to buy GW1 when there an upcoming GW2? - Guild Wars Forums

psycrow · Sep 01, 2009, 02:08 AM // 02:08

So guys just wanna have your opinion as players of Guild Wars. I'm thinking of buying Guild Wars. So is it worth it? or should I wait for GW2?

Neo Nugget · Sep 01, 2009, 02:26 AM // 02:26

Yes it is. Guild Wars is a very good game, so even if you know the sequel is coming, it is still worth it to play the original. All three games plus the expansion are relatively cheap and you are able to squeeze a considerable amount of time out of them. Arena Net hasn't announced a release date for the beta or the actual game, so you still have a good years at least before playing the final product. Plus, you would probably understand the story behind the second one if you played the original.

You might read some people state the game is "dead", which is completely false. The game is still crawling with players. Those are just the people who have been playing since the original beta, which is obviously understandable, seeing as that was over four years ago.

FengShuiDove · Sep 01, 2009, 02:30 AM // 02:30

Absolutely. GW is a fantastic game on its own, and you'd be selling yourself short if you picked up GW2 without playing the original for the lore and for the inevitable tie-in to the sequel.

BUY THE GAME!!1!1!

psycrow · Sep 01, 2009, 02:35 AM // 02:35

Hmmm another question. What is the difference between creating a character from scratch and creating a character which is already level 20? sorry bout the noob question don't really know how things works in GW

Mr. Undisclosed · Sep 01, 2009, 02:36 AM // 02:36

Buy it imo. You most likely have at least a year till gw2 releases and why not go through gw1 for a Hall of monuments to get whatever benefit it'll provide?

You can only create characters that are level 20 for pvp use only. Characters from scratch can be used in both pve and pvp.

GWfan#1 · Sep 01, 2009, 02:53 AM // 02:53

You should buy GW and experience it before GW2 comes out. It will most likely give you all the more reason to play GW2 and it will have more meaning in the end.

Gennadios · Sep 01, 2009, 02:54 AM // 02:54

IMO, GW2 is made to appeal to a wider audience than GW1, there's no guarantee that you will actually like the original.

The only real selling point of GW1 to a person interested in GW2 is the Hall of Monuments which allows you to transfer accomplishments, but since there isn't really any information on the benefits of those accomplishments, there's no way to tell you if the bonuses will be worth it.

PS:

Seems like you already bought a campaign.

If you create a lvl20 from scratch, it will be a PvP only character, and you can't play the storyline content with them.

psycrow · Sep 01, 2009, 02:57 AM // 02:57

gee thanks a lot guys.. so.. Is my P4 3.0ghz with 1gb ram and geforce fx 5500 256mb can run it? Maybe I'll order the game next 2 weeks after my next salary xD

AlsPals · Sep 01, 2009, 03:05 AM // 03:05

Yes, get it, run with it, have fun, remember it fondly. The game is great. Since you would be new, the gripes us old heads have wont apply to you as much. Also, it can be had cheaply. GET COPIES!

Markaedw · Sep 01, 2009, 03:14 AM // 03:14

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Originally Posted by psycrow

gee thanks a lot guys.. so.. Is my P4 3.0ghz with 1gb ram and geforce fx 5500 256mb can run it? Maybe I'll order the game next 2 weeks after my next salary xD

It should that is about what my laptop has and it runs GW fine.

Marverick · Sep 01, 2009, 03:18 AM // 03:18

I used a fx5500; I get around 20-25fps on medium settings with 1280x1024. Not the best but it's quite playable.

psycrow · Sep 01, 2009, 03:29 AM // 03:29

oh.. thanks again. anyway. about the level 20 char and start from scratch char. is there other difference between that aside from pvp char not being able to play the storymode?

AidinSwiftarrow · Sep 01, 2009, 03:42 AM // 03:42

Well, you can only use the "pvp armors" which don't look as good as some of the PvE Prestige Armors.

psycrow · Sep 01, 2009, 03:49 AM // 03:49

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Originally Posted by AidinSwiftarrow

Well, you can only use the "pvp armors" which don't look as good as some of the PvE Prestige Armors.

Like the pvp armors are not that strong unlike the prestige armors?

Verene · Sep 01, 2009, 03:51 AM // 03:51

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Originally Posted by psycrow

Like the pvp armors are not that strong unlike the prestige armors?

They're still as 'strong' - max armor is max armor.

Prestige or elite armors just look different (often are fancier than regular armors) and cost more. They're functionally the same.

FengShuiDove · Sep 01, 2009, 04:03 AM // 04:03

If you're new to the game, you'll want to play a character from scratch (Role-Playing character instead of PvP only character). Through PvE (Role-Playing), you'll unlock lots of skills that are necessary for making a viable PvP build. Plus, RP is very forgiving of mistakes, whereas PvP you're dragging your teammates down if you don't have a grip on the game.

For a quick-reference on the differences (and all things GW related, really) head to either gw.gamewikis.org or wiki.guildwars.com.

glacialphoenix · Sep 01, 2009, 04:04 AM // 04:04

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oh.. thanks again. anyway. about the level 20 char and start from scratch char. is there other difference between that aside from pvp char not being able to play the storymode?

PvP characters can use all skills that you unlocked: if you have a Mo/N and a, say, E/Me, and you unlock skills from all four of those classes, your PvP character will be able to access any of them - all you have to do is switch the secondary or reroll. However, you have to unlock them first, of course.

PvE characters have to either earn them via sidequests, tome them up, buy them from skill trainers, or capture them, regardless of whether they've actually unlocked it before.

moriz · Sep 01, 2009, 04:20 AM // 04:20

GW2 is still around a year away at least. that should give you plenty of time to enjoy GW1.

GW is an excellent game, and i've enjoyed every second that i spent on it. it isn't quite for everyone though, since it is different from your standard mmorpg.

Markaedw · Sep 01, 2009, 04:26 AM // 04:26

due to the nearness of GW2, I think it would be best to have just 1 character per game and one of those play all 3 + EotN

subarucar · Sep 01, 2009, 04:30 AM // 04:30

PvP only characters have easier customisation of gear and skills, you simply unlock it by spending some balthazar faction (eanrt in PvP battles) at a priest of balthazar. Then anytime you want (except in battle) you can open up your equipment panel and change it, whereas PvE characters would have to have multiple sets of armour, or end up spending alot of money changting their runes etc all the time.

As a PvP character you also have no resrictions on how far you need to get through the game before buying certain skills, allo are availiable to purchase with balthazar faction from the start.

Sep 01, 2009, 02:26 AM // 02:26	#2
Neo Nugget Site Contributor Join Date: Jan 2006 Profession: R/	Yes it is. Guild Wars is a very good game, so even if you know the sequel is coming, it is still worth it to play the original. All three games plus the expansion are relatively cheap and you are able to squeeze a considerable amount of time out of them. Arena Net hasn't announced a release date for the beta or the actual game, so you still have a good years at least before playing the final product. Plus, you would probably understand the story behind the second one if you played the original. You might read some people state the game is "dead", which is completely false. The game is still crawling with players. Those are just the people who have been playing since the original beta, which is obviously understandable, seeing as that was over four years ago. __________________ "Even if the morrow is barren of promises, nothing shall forestall my return."

Sep 01, 2009, 02:08 AM // 02:08	#1
psycrow Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Sep 2009	Is it worth to buy GW1 when there an upcoming GW2? So guys just wanna have your opinion as players of Guild Wars. I'm thinking of buying Guild Wars. So is it worth it? or should I wait for GW2? Last edited by psycrow; Sep 01, 2009 at 02:23 AM // 02:23..

Sep 01, 2009, 02:30 AM // 02:30	#3
FengShuiDove Forge Runner Join Date: Sep 2007 Guild: Trinity of the Ascended [ToA] Profession: A/	Absolutely. GW is a fantastic game on its own, and you'd be selling yourself short if you picked up GW2 without playing the original for the lore and for the inevitable tie-in to the sequel. BUY THE GAME!!1!1!

Sep 01, 2009, 02:35 AM // 02:35	#4
psycrow Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Sep 2009	Hmmm another question. What is the difference between creating a character from scratch and creating a character which is already level 20? sorry bout the noob question don't really know how things works in GW

Sep 01, 2009, 02:36 AM // 02:36	#5
Mr. Undisclosed I phail Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Phailville Profession: D/	Buy it imo. You most likely have at least a year till gw2 releases and why not go through gw1 for a Hall of monuments to get whatever benefit it'll provide? You can only create characters that are level 20 for pvp use only. Characters from scratch can be used in both pve and pvp.

Sep 01, 2009, 02:53 AM // 02:53	#6
GWfan#1 Krytan Explorer Join Date: Jul 2009 Guild: My Character Liked Gwen [First] Profession: R/	You should buy GW and experience it before GW2 comes out. It will most likely give you all the more reason to play GW2 and it will have more meaning in the end.

Sep 01, 2009, 02:54 AM // 02:54	#7
Gennadios Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jun 2009 Profession: N/A	IMO, GW2 is made to appeal to a wider audience than GW1, there's no guarantee that you will actually like the original. The only real selling point of GW1 to a person interested in GW2 is the Hall of Monuments which allows you to transfer accomplishments, but since there isn't really any information on the benefits of those accomplishments, there's no way to tell you if the bonuses will be worth it. PS: Seems like you already bought a campaign. If you create a lvl20 from scratch, it will be a PvP only character, and you can't play the storyline content with them.

Sep 01, 2009, 02:57 AM // 02:57	#8
psycrow Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Sep 2009	gee thanks a lot guys.. so.. Is my P4 3.0ghz with 1gb ram and geforce fx 5500 256mb can run it? Maybe I'll order the game next 2 weeks after my next salary xD

Sep 01, 2009, 03:05 AM // 03:05	#9
AlsPals Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Mar 2007 Guild: Sellin hot stock tips for pro[fit] Profession: Me/E	Yes, get it, run with it, have fun, remember it fondly. The game is great. Since you would be new, the gripes us old heads have wont apply to you as much. Also, it can be had cheaply. GET COPIES!

Sep 01, 2009, 03:18 AM // 03:18	#11
Marverick Forge Runner Join Date: Aug 2006 Profession: R/	I used a fx5500; I get around 20-25fps on medium settings with 1280x1024. Not the best but it's quite playable.

Sep 01, 2009, 03:29 AM // 03:29	#12
psycrow Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Sep 2009	oh.. thanks again. anyway. about the level 20 char and start from scratch char. is there other difference between that aside from pvp char not being able to play the storymode?

Sep 01, 2009, 03:42 AM // 03:42	#13
AidinSwiftarrow Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Lion's Arch Profession: R/Mo	Well, you can only use the "pvp armors" which don't look as good as some of the PvE Prestige Armors.

Sep 01, 2009, 04:03 AM // 04:03	#16
FengShuiDove Forge Runner Join Date: Sep 2007 Guild: Trinity of the Ascended [ToA] Profession: A/	If you're new to the game, you'll want to play a character from scratch (Role-Playing character instead of PvP only character). Through PvE (Role-Playing), you'll unlock lots of skills that are necessary for making a viable PvP build. Plus, RP is very forgiving of mistakes, whereas PvP you're dragging your teammates down if you don't have a grip on the game. For a quick-reference on the differences (and all things GW related, really) head to either gw.gamewikis.org or wiki.guildwars.com.

Sep 01, 2009, 04:20 AM // 04:20	#18
moriz ??ber t??k-n??sh'??n Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Canada Profession: R/	GW2 is still around a year away at least. that should give you plenty of time to enjoy GW1. GW is an excellent game, and i've enjoyed every second that i spent on it. it isn't quite for everyone though, since it is different from your standard mmorpg.

Sep 01, 2009, 04:26 AM // 04:26	#19
Markaedw Desert Nomad Join Date: Nov 2005 Profession: N/	due to the nearness of GW2, I think it would be best to have just 1 character per game and one of those play all 3 + EotN

Sep 01, 2009, 04:30 AM // 04:30	#20
subarucar Desert Nomad Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New Zealand Guild: None	PvP only characters have easier customisation of gear and skills, you simply unlock it by spending some balthazar faction (eanrt in PvP battles) at a priest of balthazar. Then anytime you want (except in battle) you can open up your equipment panel and change it, whereas PvE characters would have to have multiple sets of armour, or end up spending alot of money changting their runes etc all the time. As a PvP character you also have no resrictions on how far you need to get through the game before buying certain skills, allo are availiable to purchase with balthazar faction from the start.