A Few Questions... - Guild Wars Forums

Blueprint · Aug 02, 2005, 08:48 PM // 20:48

I've been playing for an hour now and have a few questions about the game:

1), I picked a warrior as my Profession but I seem to have necromancer skills - is this right? and how the hell did I end up with them?

2), Why is the Inventory so small? I find myself killing 8-12 things then needing to return to a town to sell up.

3). This PvP and RP things really got my head spinning, at the begging I picked RP so does this mean I am on a none PvP server?

4). After clearing an area and needing to return to town its a right bore to have to run all the way back, are there no town teleport scrolls or something?

5). Why is everything in an instance? Its an mmo for gods sake how can you meet random people on your travels if your always by yourself?

6). I'm guessing since everything???s in its own instance there are no PK'ers

7). Is there any way to enlarge the text on screen as my pc monitor is a flat screen one that is mounted on the wall about half a meter away from when I sit and type ect?

8). Did anyone else think any of the above about the game when they started? and if so do you think its for the best or did you stop playing Guild Wars because of it?

Thanks for your time,
Blueprint

aB- · Aug 02, 2005, 08:57 PM // 20:57

1. You can have a secondary profession, and obviously you weren't paying attention when you chose necromancer as your secondary in pre-searing.

2. The backpack holds 25(?) items, and you can purchase or aquire a belt and 2 bags that hold 5 items each. In addition, you can increase the bag size to 10 by using a rune of holding, and you can also purchase a permenant stash for 100(?) gold that adds 25(?) spaces. And 25 item slots should be enough.

3. You can create PvP characters that can ONLY PvP, but start at level 20 and can use any skill you have unlocked as well as very powerful weapons with upgrades you have unlocked. You get the best armor as well, and can use runes you've unlocked. PvP characteres can only go into certain zones that are made for PvP only. Your RP character can go into these zones as well, but won't have all the luxuries a PvP character has in terms of gear.

4. Click M (default) or whatever your map button is. It brings up a large map, and you can click on any town and have the option to teleport there.

5. You have to meet up with them in towns then leave the town together. When you get into the new area, you will be in the group you created when in town.

6. If you are talking about people who hostile you when you leave town then immediately slaughter you, yes, there are no PK'ers.

7. I don't know.

8. Most of those things you listed above are good things.

VGJustice · Aug 02, 2005, 09:02 PM // 21:02

1) Well, sounds like you talked to the Necromancer trainer. You'll get a sub-profession through the course of the game. If that's what you want (Necromancer skills), then you'll need to go through the town where the Necro trainer is to finish that part. I wanna say the town's name is Sardalac, but I'm not sure about Pre-Searing :X

2) There is a way to expand the inventory. In pre-Searing, there is only a Belt pouch available, and it adds 5 slots. In post-Searing, there are Bags (you can have 2) that have 5 slots, and can be expanded to 10 slots with a Rune you can buy from most traders.

3) Your RPG character can participate in PvP battles, but not until you get past the Searing. Then you have to find the Arenas. I'll leave that up to you. Don't worry about a PvP only character until you've unlocked some good skills.

4) There is a teleport option, and it's free. Open the map (M) then click on the town you want to travel to.

5) Well, it's not really an MMO. All the towns are MMO (sorta), but the fields are totally clear of players, unless you team up in a town.

6) Almost. I've seen some very talented "team mates" flood an unsuspecting party with monsters, kill all the other players, then wait until the loot became available to everyone. If I ever see anyone doing that again, I'll try to get them banned. I'm not kidding.

7) I do believe that there is an option in the Options menu somewhere, but I'm not sure where at the moment.

8) Yes, and it's for the best. The game is a tactical game, after all. What's digital life without a few challenges?

[EDIT] Well, aB beat me by quite a bit, so meh. Also, the storage account is in post-Searing, and it only costs 50g per character, but it's free to PvP only characters.

giroml · Aug 02, 2005, 09:03 PM // 21:03

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Originally Posted by Blueprint

I've been playing for an hour now and have a few questions about the game:

1), I picked a warrior as my Profession but I seem to have necromancer skills - is this right? and how the hell did I end up with them?

Your secondary class is Necromancer. You completed the secondary class quest in Pre-Searing, if you read the text for the quest you would know that when Munne asked you if you wanted to be a Necromancer you clicked Yes.

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2), Why is the Inventory so small? I find myself killing 8-12 things then needing to return to a town to sell up.

You can get increased inventory by purchasing bags and satchel or questing for them. Also when you get to Post-Searing you will have access to storage.

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Originally Posted by Blueprint

3). This PvP and RP things really got my head spinning, at the begging I picked RP so does this mean I am on a none PvP server?

There is one server, we all play on the same server, picking RP means you go through the normal game and unlock skills that you can later use in PvP. You can PvP with your RP character in arenas and such. Picking PvP means you simply are going in to create a maxed out level 20 character and you will have all the options available to you that you unlocked in RP.

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4). After clearing an area and needing to return to town its a right bore to have to run all the way back, are there no town teleport scrolls or something?

Hit the m key to bring up a map and click the town you will be instantly teleported there. Any town or village or mission you have visited will be available to you in this manner.

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Originally Posted by Blueprint

5). Why is everything in an instance? Its an mmo for gods sake how can you meet random people on your travels if your always by yourself?

It's not really an mmo.

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Originally Posted by Blueprint

6). I'm guessing since everything???s in its own instance there are no PK'ers

Right, you choose to fight in arenas when you want to fight, not when some jackanape wants to kill you randomly.

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Originally Posted by Blueprint

7). Is there any way to enlarge the text on screen as my pc monitor is a flat screen one that is mounted on the wall about half a meter away from when I sit and type ect?

Not sure, try customize interface under menu.

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8). Did anyone else think any of the above about the game when they started? and if so do you think its for the best or did you stop playing Guild Wars because of it?

Don't really understand the question, my question to you is have you read the manual? Most of your questions are answered there.

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Thanks for your time,
Blueprint

Algren Cole · Aug 02, 2005, 09:06 PM // 21:06

just accepting the quest will give him necromancer secondary skills(3 of them)...he doesn't have to be a necro secondary unless he has already accepted it. In your party list to the left of your name it should say W/Ne if you've accepted the secondary necro class. If it doesn't say W/Ne it means you took the quest and haven't completed it yet. Just go to any of the other secondary quest NPCs and take that quest to erase the skills from your bar.

Blueprint · Aug 02, 2005, 09:47 PM // 21:47

Yeah i only have 3 Necro spells/skills,

If its not an mmo then what the hell is it? and why the hell do all the mmo website have it on them?

Blue

Arvydas · Aug 02, 2005, 10:10 PM // 22:10

because there's no CORPG as a genre... and because GW is revolutionary

Andy_M · Aug 02, 2005, 10:12 PM // 22:12

With respect (and looking at the other thread you started) - RTFM.

Blueprint · Aug 02, 2005, 10:12 PM // 22:12

Too revolutionary for my liking i guess - oh well good luck to you all in the future on Guild Wars but i guess its not for me

T-ankz
Blue

Finally Me · Aug 03, 2005, 10:04 AM // 10:04

OMG

Do people Buy, Install and play games without have ANY idea what they are or how they work???????????????????

Can people not read reviews, manuals etc and get an idea!!!!!!!!

Stigmata Arta · Aug 03, 2005, 10:13 AM // 10:13

Hehehe
Well I would of thought he would of read about it before buying it but obviously not

If he wants to waste a few hours going to get it then taking it back after playing an hour thats up to him

Finally Me · Aug 03, 2005, 10:18 AM // 10:18

Especially as he never progressed to Post-searing where all the people and action really is LOL

The word "Fool" springs to mind

Mr. Matt · Aug 03, 2005, 10:43 AM // 10:43

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Originally Posted by Blueprint

1), I picked a warrior as my Profession but I seem to have necromancer skills - is this right? and how the hell did I end up with them?

When you take a quest from Necromancer Munne, she will give you three Necromancer skills with which to complete it. If you wish to choose Necromancer as your permanent secondary class, then go back to the Catacombs and speak with her. If you have inadvertently chosen it without realising, then you are stuck with it for the time being. Go to Green Hills County to learn some additional Necromancer skills.

You can tell whether or not you have accidentally chosen Necromancer as your secondary profession by looking at your name. You will just have 'W' if you are just a Warrior with no secondary profession. If you did choose Necromancer, you will have 'W/N'. Unfortunately there's no way of changing your secondary profession until much later on in the game, so if you have chosen it by accident and don't want it, the only way to deal with it would be to delete your character and start over.

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2), Why is the Inventory so small? I find myself killing 8-12 things then needing to return to a town to sell up.

Just outside the gates of Ascalon City is a collector who will give you a Belt Pouch in exchange for 5 Skale Fins. Alternatively, there is a collector in Ashford who'll give you a Belt Pouch as well. A Belt Pouch will hold an additional 5 items, but you can only wear one of them.

Once you have passed through the Academy, you can purchase additional inventory space in the form of two bags, for 100g each from a Merchant. These bags hold 5 items each, though each can be increased to ten items with a Rune of Holding.

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8). Did anyone else think any of the above about the game when they started? and if so do you think its for the best or did you stop playing Guild Wars because of it?

I already knew most of the key features of the game when I bought it. I'm not so careless with my money as to spend ??35 (or $60-$70) on something when I don't even know what it is. Are you? If you are, I would use this as a learning experience and stop being so careless in future -- always research what you buy beforehand. You wouldn't buy a car without knowing any of its specifications, so why would you buy anything else in ignorance?

The other questions are already addressed sufficiently by other people.

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I wanna say the town's name is Sardalac, but I'm not sure about Pre-Searing :X

It's Ashford Abbey in Pre-Searing.

Aug 02, 2005, 08:48 PM // 20:48	#1
Blueprint Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Aug 2005	A Few Questions... I've been playing for an hour now and have a few questions about the game: 1), I picked a warrior as my Profession but I seem to have necromancer skills - is this right? and how the hell did I end up with them? 2), Why is the Inventory so small? I find myself killing 8-12 things then needing to return to a town to sell up. 3). This PvP and RP things really got my head spinning, at the begging I picked RP so does this mean I am on a none PvP server? 4). After clearing an area and needing to return to town its a right bore to have to run all the way back, are there no town teleport scrolls or something? 5). Why is everything in an instance? Its an mmo for gods sake how can you meet random people on your travels if your always by yourself? 6). I'm guessing since everything???s in its own instance there are no PK'ers 7). Is there any way to enlarge the text on screen as my pc monitor is a flat screen one that is mounted on the wall about half a meter away from when I sit and type ect? 8). Did anyone else think any of the above about the game when they started? and if so do you think its for the best or did you stop playing Guild Wars because of it? Thanks for your time, Blueprint

Aug 02, 2005, 09:02 PM // 21:02	#3
VGJustice Desert Nomad Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Tyria, cappin' ur bosses Guild: Boston Guild [BG] Profession: R/W	1) Well, sounds like you talked to the Necromancer trainer. You'll get a sub-profession through the course of the game. If that's what you want (Necromancer skills), then you'll need to go through the town where the Necro trainer is to finish that part. I wanna say the town's name is Sardalac, but I'm not sure about Pre-Searing :X 2) There is a way to expand the inventory. In pre-Searing, there is only a Belt pouch available, and it adds 5 slots. In post-Searing, there are Bags (you can have 2) that have 5 slots, and can be expanded to 10 slots with a Rune you can buy from most traders. 3) Your RPG character can participate in PvP battles, but not until you get past the Searing. Then you have to find the Arenas. I'll leave that up to you. Don't worry about a PvP only character until you've unlocked some good skills. 4) There is a teleport option, and it's free. Open the map (M) then click on the town you want to travel to. 5) Well, it's not really an MMO. All the towns are MMO (sorta), but the fields are totally clear of players, unless you team up in a town. 6) Almost. I've seen some very talented "team mates" flood an unsuspecting party with monsters, kill all the other players, then wait until the loot became available to everyone. If I ever see anyone doing that again, I'll try to get them banned. I'm not kidding. 7) I do believe that there is an option in the Options menu somewhere, but I'm not sure where at the moment. 8) Yes, and it's for the best. The game is a tactical game, after all. What's digital life without a few challenges? [EDIT] Well, aB beat me by quite a bit, so meh. Also, the storage account is in post-Searing, and it only costs 50g per character, but it's free to PvP only characters. Last edited by VGJustice; Aug 02, 2005 at 09:04 PM // 21:04..

Aug 02, 2005, 08:57 PM // 20:57	#2
aB- Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jun 2005	1. You can have a secondary profession, and obviously you weren't paying attention when you chose necromancer as your secondary in pre-searing. 2. The backpack holds 25(?) items, and you can purchase or aquire a belt and 2 bags that hold 5 items each. In addition, you can increase the bag size to 10 by using a rune of holding, and you can also purchase a permenant stash for 100(?) gold that adds 25(?) spaces. And 25 item slots should be enough. 3. You can create PvP characters that can ONLY PvP, but start at level 20 and can use any skill you have unlocked as well as very powerful weapons with upgrades you have unlocked. You get the best armor as well, and can use runes you've unlocked. PvP characteres can only go into certain zones that are made for PvP only. Your RP character can go into these zones as well, but won't have all the luxuries a PvP character has in terms of gear. 4. Click M (default) or whatever your map button is. It brings up a large map, and you can click on any town and have the option to teleport there. 5. You have to meet up with them in towns then leave the town together. When you get into the new area, you will be in the group you created when in town. 6. If you are talking about people who hostile you when you leave town then immediately slaughter you, yes, there are no PK'ers. 7. I don't know. 8. Most of those things you listed above are good things.

Aug 02, 2005, 09:06 PM // 21:06	#5
Algren Cole Banned Join Date: Jun 2005	just accepting the quest will give him necromancer secondary skills(3 of them)...he doesn't have to be a necro secondary unless he has already accepted it. In your party list to the left of your name it should say W/Ne if you've accepted the secondary necro class. If it doesn't say W/Ne it means you took the quest and haven't completed it yet. Just go to any of the other secondary quest NPCs and take that quest to erase the skills from your bar.

Aug 02, 2005, 09:47 PM // 21:47	#6
Blueprint Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Aug 2005	Yeah i only have 3 Necro spells/skills, If its not an mmo then what the hell is it? and why the hell do all the mmo website have it on them? Blue

Aug 02, 2005, 10:10 PM // 22:10	#7
Arvydas Krytan Explorer Join Date: May 2005 Guild: Soul Devourers Profession: W/Mo	because there's no CORPG as a genre... and because GW is revolutionary

Aug 02, 2005, 10:12 PM // 22:12	#8
Andy_M Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: May 2005 Location: Worthing, UK Guild: (Don't fear) The Beaver	With respect (and looking at the other thread you started) - RTFM.

Aug 03, 2005, 10:04 AM // 10:04	#10
Finally Me Ascalonian Squire Join Date: May 2005	OMG Do people Buy, Install and play games without have ANY idea what they are or how they work??????????????????? Can people not read reviews, manuals etc and get an idea!!!!!!!!

Aug 03, 2005, 10:13 AM // 10:13	#11
Stigmata Arta Academy Page Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: London Guild: Acome BL Warriors	Hehehe Well I would of thought he would of read about it before buying it but obviously not If he wants to waste a few hours going to get it then taking it back after playing an hour thats up to him

Aug 03, 2005, 10:18 AM // 10:18	#12
Finally Me Ascalonian Squire Join Date: May 2005	Especially as he never progressed to Post-searing where all the people and action really is LOL The word "Fool" springs to mind