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Dr. Jody · Oct 10, 2006, 10:20 PM // 22:20

I play CoV, and was getting tired of it, and decided to pick up Guild Wars. I only have the Factions Campaign.

I usually like to play something along the lines of a ranged damage dealer, and team/self buffer, and I am looking for the right proffesion for me.

Any help is appreciated.

Jackylicious · Oct 10, 2006, 10:46 PM // 22:46

Based on both of those preferences I'd say a ritualist.

HunterRose · Oct 11, 2006, 01:22 AM // 01:22

Ranger/Ritualist ftw....look up Barrage {elite} (ranger skill) + Wailing Weapon (ritualist skill). Soon to come in NightFall Warmonger's Weapon!!!

Both classes on their own are great but combining the two make for lots of fun combos. Both are also great support chracters. Dust Trap to protect casters incase anything gets past your tank, recuperation spirit for all group regen that can't be easily removed.

Necromancer/Ritualist(more energy regen) or Ritualist/Necromancer(more HP for minions)...control both spirits and the undead.

I agree with the above post, but Ritualist may seem weak unitl you unlock more skills.

October Jade · Oct 11, 2006, 02:02 AM // 02:02

I agree with the suggestions above. However, if you find yourself really enjoying the GW experience, you might want to pick up Nightfall when it's released in a few weeks. I think the Paragon would be right up your alley.

narutoholic · Oct 11, 2006, 02:03 AM // 02:03

hi

im new too...

joe3273 · Oct 11, 2006, 02:10 AM // 02:10

Welcome to both of you and this is my first post ....yay

Hello to all.

bart · Oct 11, 2006, 02:33 AM // 02:33

I think u would have fun playing a minion master (necromancer) rather than elementalist because of the fact that enemies run when u cast AoE. plus minion masters are always wanted in groups so you will always be wanted.

Tyggen · Oct 11, 2006, 07:26 AM // 07:26

I have to agree with October, the Paragon sounds like it's your kinda character. If you want to play a full supportive class, a healing or protection monk might be a good choice. A blood necromancer can both deal damage and play supportive, although I don't exactly find the damage output incredible so I find they work better as full supporting characters.

Besides those the Ritualist sounds like a plan, but I don't know rits, so I can't recommend them for you.

Snowman · Oct 11, 2006, 11:47 AM // 11:47

I wouls suggest for anyone new to GW to give the Ranger a try.

They are easy to understand, fun to play.. and very powerfull because of their Range damage and self protection.

Make a PvP pre-build character.. Crip-shot ranger, and go into Random Arenas for a bit.. you'll love it

A. Noid · Oct 11, 2006, 01:51 PM // 13:51

Welcome!
I myself am a Cox refugee

This game is different- much different from Cox. What I find most enjoyable is not being shoe-horned into a profession. There are many, many combinations out there, and even more ways to play them. The mechanics are different as well- agro is the realm of squishys.
Take your time and enjoy the scenery=)

Honor · Oct 11, 2006, 01:56 PM // 13:56

and when you get far enough along you can always chang out your secondary profession if ya want

Oct 10, 2006, 10:20 PM // 22:20	#1
Dr. Jody Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Oct 2006	New to GW I play CoV, and was getting tired of it, and decided to pick up Guild Wars. I only have the Factions Campaign. I usually like to play something along the lines of a ranged damage dealer, and team/self buffer, and I am looking for the right proffesion for me. Any help is appreciated.

Oct 11, 2006, 02:10 AM // 02:10	#6
joe3273 Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Florida Guild: Druids of Maguuma [DoM] Profession: N/Me	Welcome Welcome to both of you and this is my first post ....yay Hello to all.

Oct 10, 2006, 10:46 PM // 22:46	#2
Jackylicious Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Jul 2006	Based on both of those preferences I'd say a ritualist.

Oct 11, 2006, 01:22 AM // 01:22	#3
HunterRose Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hawaii Guild: Sixty Second Assassins Profession: A/Rt	Ranger/Ritualist ftw....look up Barrage {elite} (ranger skill) + Wailing Weapon (ritualist skill). Soon to come in NightFall Warmonger's Weapon!!! Both classes on their own are great but combining the two make for lots of fun combos. Both are also great support chracters. Dust Trap to protect casters incase anything gets past your tank, recuperation spirit for all group regen that can't be easily removed. Necromancer/Ritualist(more energy regen) or Ritualist/Necromancer(more HP for minions)...control both spirits and the undead. I agree with the above post, but Ritualist may seem weak unitl you unlock more skills.

Oct 11, 2006, 02:02 AM // 02:02	#4
October Jade Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: drifting between Indiana and NorCal	I agree with the suggestions above. However, if you find yourself really enjoying the GW experience, you might want to pick up Nightfall when it's released in a few weeks. I think the Paragon would be right up your alley.

Oct 11, 2006, 02:03 AM // 02:03	#5
narutoholic Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Oct 2006 Guild: crusaders of cantha Profession: R/	hi im new too...

Oct 11, 2006, 02:33 AM // 02:33	#7
bart Desert Nomad Join Date: Aug 2005	I think u would have fun playing a minion master (necromancer) rather than elementalist because of the fact that enemies run when u cast AoE. plus minion masters are always wanted in groups so you will always be wanted.

Oct 11, 2006, 07:26 AM // 07:26	#8
Tyggen Krytan Explorer Join Date: Jul 2006 Profession: Mo/Me	I have to agree with October, the Paragon sounds like it's your kinda character. If you want to play a full supportive class, a healing or protection monk might be a good choice. A blood necromancer can both deal damage and play supportive, although I don't exactly find the damage output incredible so I find they work better as full supporting characters. Besides those the Ritualist sounds like a plan, but I don't know rits, so I can't recommend them for you.

Oct 11, 2006, 11:47 AM // 11:47	#9
Snowman Jungle Guide Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wales, UK Guild: Devils Scorpions Profession: W/E	I wouls suggest for anyone new to GW to give the Ranger a try. They are easy to understand, fun to play.. and very powerfull because of their Range damage and self protection. Make a PvP pre-build character.. Crip-shot ranger, and go into Random Arenas for a bit.. you'll love it

Oct 11, 2006, 01:51 PM // 13:51	#10
A. Noid Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Mar 2006 Guild: N/A Profession: R/E	Welcome! I myself am a Cox refugee This game is different- much different from Cox. What I find most enjoyable is not being shoe-horned into a profession. There are many, many combinations out there, and even more ways to play them. The mechanics are different as well- agro is the realm of squishys. Take your time and enjoy the scenery=)

Oct 11, 2006, 01:56 PM // 13:56	#11
Honor Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Exit 9 NJ Trnpk Guild: The Roaming Gnomes[roam] Profession: N/Me	and when you get far enough along you can always chang out your secondary profession if ya want