Oct 30, 2006, 09:50 PM // 21:50 | #1 |
Pre-Searing Cadet
Join Date: Oct 2006
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Looking for some startinfo
Hi all,
I've been thinking of getting me a copy of guildwars and join the fight. And now that i made up my mind i would like some basic info. First of all, i see that there's a new version out now, nightfall. Should i get this version, or should i start with factions? does it even matter?? Second of all, i've been playing wow a bit and i didn't like it. It's to much of a quest and grind rep game and not enough of a fight the enemy game. Is guildwars more of a fighting game? (from the info i find at the site it is, but always good to hear players opinions) And last but not least, can anyone redirect me to a good info forum/site/thingy where i can get a good first sniff of which classes races and such are in the game. I hope i'm not asking to much, and i'll see you soon ingame at the other end of your sword. |
Oct 30, 2006, 09:55 PM // 21:55 | #2 |
Lion's Arch Merchant
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Returning after a 50 month break. Hi.
Guild: None
Profession: R/
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Nightfall is supposedly the most newbie friendly, but mine hasn't arrived yet so I can't vouch for that. What I can say is that Factions should be the last GW game you buy (of the current 3) as it pretty much throws you in at the deep end. Prophecies has the longest storyline but also takes quite a long time to get into it fully, but it is also fairly newbie friendly.
So buy Nightfall first, then Prophecies and finally Factions. |
Oct 30, 2006, 10:31 PM // 22:31 | #3 | ||||
Grotto Attendant
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: A little chalet outside Drok's
Guild: Natural Born Killaz
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The problem with starting right out with a PvP character is that you'll only have a limited amount of skills, weapons, and other things unlocked for use with that character, putting you at a disadvantage. You can unlock skills and what-not for PvP characters by playing the PvE side of things, though. |
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Oct 31, 2006, 09:02 AM // 09:02 | #4 |
Lion's Arch Merchant
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Australia
Profession: Mo/
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Get Prophecies (first game) or Nightfall (most recent).
Prophecies has the larger map, more to explore, the larger number of character professions available (warrior, ranger, mesmer, elementalist, necromancer, monk). Factions is smaller, with only 2 professions available (assassin, ritualist), and a dubious PvE story. Nightfall is smaller, with only 2 professions available (paragon, dervish). Haven't finished it yet, but enjoying the story thus far. It is a very beautiful addition to Guild Wars, but I still think you get more value for your money from the first game. If you get Nightfall, it's likely you'll have a hard time finding a human party (if that's what you're after). Everyone seems to be taking to the Hero system... |
Oct 31, 2006, 10:31 AM // 10:31 | #5 |
Moderator
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Australia
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Errr Shadow of Light.. you CAN create and play the core classes in nightfall. your not restricted to just the Nightfall character's, whether or not you own the other chapter's is irrelevant to the ability to play the 6 core classes.
So technically, Nightfall & Faction's offer's more classes than Prophecies as you have an option of 8 chars, vs only 6 in Prophecies. |
Oct 31, 2006, 11:39 AM // 11:39 | #6 |
Pre-Searing Cadet
Join Date: Oct 2006
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I'd like to thank you all for the info, you guys really helped out
Well i'm gonna go get me a copy of nightfall now, and join in the fun. And to kook, you read it right i'm the pvp type player hehe. But i'm gonna start in the pve end of the game. Better to grow slow and learn the tricks of the trade then to jump in at the deep end and drown really guys, thanks. |
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