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christinme7890 · May 07, 2007, 01:50 PM // 13:50

Which expansion is better?

Now obvious this is a matter of opinion but let me tell you the type of people's opinion i am looking for.
1. someone who likes pve over pvp
2. someone who enjoys a lot of options when building a character
3. would rather see improved game features over new game features.

Anyone willing to share their opinion is obviously welcome to but im looking for specific things before i invest.

Giga Strike · May 07, 2007, 01:55 PM // 13:55

we should just make a sticky thread for this kind of thing.

you want nightfall. but, it's a better experience if you played the other campaigns first.

kovey00 · May 07, 2007, 02:08 PM // 14:08

prophecies by far has the best pve content, but nightfall also has good pve content and the addition of heroes. Pretty much just dont get factions and you will be satisfied.

Water Angel · May 07, 2007, 03:41 PM // 15:41

agree.

faction is a total miss pve speaking. but for those who like pvp alliance battles may be fun

nighfall offer heroes battle, and a nice pve campaign + heroes.so interessing both pvp and pve speakin.

profecies have a huge and very nice pve storyline.

i would say if you like both pvp and pve go for nighfall.if more pvp oriented go faction.if pve oriented profecies.

Arduin · May 07, 2007, 03:48 PM // 15:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by Giga Strike

we should just make a sticky thread for this kind of thing.

There IS a sticky about this subject, just a few posts above this one:

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

Hope this helps.

Steboy93 · May 07, 2007, 04:05 PM // 16:05

Personally, i think prophecies is best for a first time buyer, it has a nice learnig curve where you gradually level up and get used to playing the game,you don't get thrown in at the deep end straight away*cough*factions*cough*, and it has an area where you can get used to your skills and basic gameplay( the pre-searing).
That's my opinion, others may prefer nightfall, but for a first time player i think Prophecies is definatly the best.
Hope that helps

Prof Of Black · May 07, 2007, 04:26 PM // 16:26

I'd go for Nightfall.

ElinoraNeSangre · May 07, 2007, 06:49 PM // 18:49

I fit about what you're looking for, and I vote Nightfall. The PvE was a lot more interesting (to me) than Prophecies was (to me). Options-wise, Prophecies as the most, but Nightfall has nicer ones (and far more hair colors), and overall I've been most happy with the character creation options in Nightfall. A lot of the "features" tend to get implimented/improved across the board, so that's not probably as much a factor as the other two.

Personally, though, I loved Factions. And the armor was awesome.

However, I wouldn't say that any of them are "expansions" - they're full games in their own right.

*Darcy* · May 07, 2007, 08:52 PM // 20:52

Welcome to guru. I will start by saying that I only PvE.

1. Each chapter - Prophecies, Factions, Nightfall - is a standalone game that can be linked to another by adding the key to your existing account.

2. As stated, the sticky at the top of the Q&A forum (Player on a budget) explains the differences between each chapter.

3. Prophecies is overall the favorite for beginners. Requires the least knowledge of the game. You get to learn as you go. Also has the greatest scenery.

4.Nightfall is favored when you want to start off with customizable heroes (henchmen), but this does require knowledge of builds for other professions to make them useful. Otherwise you are better off with the henchmen.

5. Very sweet chapter, I loved it. But it was my second purchase, and the quick trip through training to level 20 monsters on the mainland was not as traumatic as if it was my first experience.

6. All game features, excepting chapter-specific professions/skills and NF heroes, are universal, or even if started in one chapter, soon become universal. ArenaNet has constantly updated the servers throughout the life of the Guild Wars world. Ask any player/forum member who has owned the game since it went retail two years ago, and they will tell you it is not the same game.

You can also check for more info on http://gw.gamewikis.org/wiki/Main_Page

Enjoy the game, whichever you buy.

Coloneh · May 07, 2007, 09:52 PM // 21:52

prophecies is the answer to your question. i dont think there shold be any need for discussion.

placebo overdose · May 07, 2007, 09:59 PM // 21:59

i say proph it is cheapest and has good story but there is a lack of players in some parts also remember the NF and Factions has more skills and professions so that may also influence your choice but i do not recomend Factons for starting although it is a great campaign

Onarik Amrak · May 08, 2007, 02:46 AM // 02:46

Isn't the trilogy pack out yet?

Lotrfish · May 08, 2007, 02:58 AM // 02:58

They're all equally awesome, so get all of them. You know you want to.

Jetdoc · May 08, 2007, 05:26 PM // 17:26

If you like playing in a group, Prophecies.

If you like going solo, Nightfall.

Painbringer · May 08, 2007, 06:59 PM // 18:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Onarik Amrak

Isn't the trilogy pack out yet?

Some one posted last week that Sam???s Club has it

christinme7890 · May 09, 2007, 12:59 PM // 12:59

sorry for the redundant question but sometimes the simple "which is better". I have prophesies and it is a great game for pve i agree 100%. I will get nightfall next because it seems that it is more fun so you have said. The idea of tailoring my henchmen sounds even better as i wish my healer would not fight and just focus on healing.

*Darcy* · May 09, 2007, 02:02 PM // 14:02

Great news, welcome to the game.

And we all love that feature of adding Nightfall to your account. Being able to prevent your heroes/henchmen from aggroing every mob in the vicinity or trying to fulfill dreams of being a melee fighter are wonderful.

By the way, minions will continue to be a problem with aggro.

May 07, 2007, 01:50 PM // 13:50	#1
christinme7890 Ascalonian Squire Join Date: May 2007 Profession: W/Mo	asked millions of times but here it is again Which expansion is better? Now obvious this is a matter of opinion but let me tell you the type of people's opinion i am looking for. 1. someone who likes pve over pvp 2. someone who enjoys a lot of options when building a character 3. would rather see improved game features over new game features. Anyone willing to share their opinion is obviously welcome to but im looking for specific things before i invest.

May 07, 2007, 08:52 PM // 20:52	#9
Darcy Never Too Old Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rhode Island where there are no GW contests Guild: Order of First Profession: W/R	Welcome to guru. I will start by saying that I only PvE. 1. Each chapter - Prophecies, Factions, Nightfall - is a standalone game that can be linked to another by adding the key to your existing account. 2. As stated, the sticky at the top of the Q&A forum (Player on a budget) explains the differences between each chapter. 3. Prophecies is overall the favorite for beginners. Requires the least knowledge of the game. You get to learn as you go. Also has the greatest scenery. 4.Nightfall is favored when you want to start off with customizable heroes (henchmen), but this does require knowledge of builds for other professions to make them useful. Otherwise you are better off with the henchmen. 5. Very sweet chapter, I loved it. But it was my second purchase, and the quick trip through training to level 20 monsters on the mainland was not as traumatic as if it was my first experience. 6. All game features, excepting chapter-specific professions/skills and NF heroes, are universal, or even if started in one chapter, soon become universal. ArenaNet has constantly updated the servers throughout the life of the Guild Wars world. Ask any player/forum member who has owned the game since it went retail two years ago, and they will tell you it is not the same game. You can also check for more info on http://gw.gamewikis.org/wiki/Main_Page Enjoy the game, whichever you buy. __________________ That's me, the old stick-in-the-mud non-fun moderator. (and non-understanding, also)

May 09, 2007, 12:59 PM // 12:59	#16
christinme7890 Ascalonian Squire Join Date: May 2007 Profession: W/Mo	thanks sorry for the redundant question but sometimes the simple "which is better". I have prophesies and it is a great game for pve i agree 100%. I will get nightfall next because it seems that it is more fun so you have said. The idea of tailoring my henchmen sounds even better as i wish my healer would not fight and just focus on healing.

May 09, 2007, 02:02 PM // 14:02	#17
Darcy Never Too Old Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rhode Island where there are no GW contests Guild: Order of First Profession: W/R	Great news, welcome to the game. And we all love that feature of adding Nightfall to your account. Being able to prevent your heroes/henchmen from aggroing every mob in the vicinity or trying to fulfill dreams of being a melee fighter are wonderful. By the way, minions will continue to be a problem with aggro. __________________ That's me, the old stick-in-the-mud non-fun moderator. (and non-understanding, also)

May 07, 2007, 01:55 PM // 13:55	#2
Giga Strike Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: stranded in vabbi this time Guild: None [N/A]	we should just make a sticky thread for this kind of thing. you want nightfall. but, it's a better experience if you played the other campaigns first.

May 07, 2007, 02:08 PM // 14:08	#3
kovey00 Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: USA Guild: Gods Walking Among The Mortals Profession: N/Me	prophecies by far has the best pve content, but nightfall also has good pve content and the addition of heroes. Pretty much just dont get factions and you will be satisfied.

May 07, 2007, 03:41 PM // 15:41	#4
Water Angel Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Paris Profession: Me/E	agree. faction is a total miss pve speaking. but for those who like pvp alliance battles may be fun nighfall offer heroes battle, and a nice pve campaign + heroes.so interessing both pvp and pve speakin. profecies have a huge and very nice pve storyline. i would say if you like both pvp and pve go for nighfall.if more pvp oriented go faction.if pve oriented profecies.

May 07, 2007, 04:05 PM // 16:05	#6
Steboy93 Furnace Stoker Join Date: Feb 2007 Guild: Trinity of the Ascended [ToA] \| Ex-Officer [TAM] Profession: W/	Personally, i think prophecies is best for a first time buyer, it has a nice learnig curve where you gradually level up and get used to playing the game,you don't get thrown in at the deep end straight awaycoughfactionscough, and it has an area where you can get used to your skills and basic gameplay( the pre-searing). That's my opinion, others may prefer nightfall, but for a first time player i think Prophecies is definatly the best. Hope that helps

May 07, 2007, 04:26 PM // 16:26	#7
Prof Of Black Desert Nomad Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: @ Sensation Black Guild: Death is Energy [DIE] ~ Raining fame alliance	I'd go for Nightfall.

May 07, 2007, 06:49 PM // 18:49	#8
ElinoraNeSangre Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Near Seattle, WA Guild: Talionis De Cineris [EXUR] Profession: N/Me	I fit about what you're looking for, and I vote Nightfall. The PvE was a lot more interesting (to me) than Prophecies was (to me). Options-wise, Prophecies as the most, but Nightfall has nicer ones (and far more hair colors), and overall I've been most happy with the character creation options in Nightfall. A lot of the "features" tend to get implimented/improved across the board, so that's not probably as much a factor as the other two. Personally, though, I loved Factions. And the armor was awesome. However, I wouldn't say that any of them are "expansions" - they're full games in their own right.

May 07, 2007, 09:52 PM // 21:52	#10
Coloneh Furnace Stoker Join Date: Nov 2006 Profession: D/W	prophecies is the answer to your question. i dont think there shold be any need for discussion.

May 07, 2007, 09:59 PM // 21:59	#11
placebo overdose Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jan 2007 Profession: N/	i say proph it is cheapest and has good story but there is a lack of players in some parts also remember the NF and Factions has more skills and professions so that may also influence your choice but i do not recomend Factons for starting although it is a great campaign

May 08, 2007, 02:46 AM // 02:46	#12
Onarik Amrak Forge Runner Join Date: Mar 2007 Guild: Astral Revenants Profession: P/W	Isn't the trilogy pack out yet?

May 08, 2007, 02:58 AM // 02:58	#13
Lotrfish Krytan Explorer Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: 1337ville, California Guild: Generic Name [Tag] Profession: R/	They're all equally awesome, so get all of them. You know you want to.

May 08, 2007, 05:26 PM // 17:26	#14
Jetdoc Hell's Protector Join Date: Jul 2005 Guild: The Eyes of Texas [BEVO] Profession: D/A	If you like playing in a group, Prophecies. If you like going solo, Nightfall.