Curse

Galatea · Jun 11, 2005, 03:32 PM // 15:32

I played FFXI for about 6 or 7 months last year. I quit because of many reasons (including no money, 8 hours waiting for a party & Japanese refused to party with Americans was no fun, gil-sellers online ruining economy) -- more stress, less fun.

My bf's brother pre-ordered World of Warcraft. We tried to talk him out of it, after what FFXI had done to all of us - but he insisted. Boyfriend and I started missing online gaming (mostly, I missed TaruTaru /panic), so we were happy to be able to get on the WoW Final Beta, since it wasn't open to everyone. Bf thought it was boring lol. My sister and I thought it was alright - the kind of game you'd want to play sometimes, but wouldn't want to feel forced to play, or pay extra for (monthly fee).

Both of us had tried Guild Wars very long time ago during one of their open alpha (or was it beta?) testings. Some of my friends like to test out any and all online games there are, just to see if any of them are worth picking up. A lot of them played FFXI, some play WoW, and we've gone through a whole crapload of other betas that aren't worth mention. I wasn't happy with GW at first because I didn't understand the gameplay style (I tried it when I was still playing FFXI).. but after being away from online games for a long time, we figured we'd give it a shot again.

The main that pulled us in was -- no monthly fees.
But other good things to point out are: player skill over time, casual feeling game (map travel!), and tombs was lots of fun.

So we picked it up for the Feb BWE and loved it, and managed to convince 15 other people to love it, too. ^_-

Nokomis · Jun 11, 2005, 03:45 PM // 15:45

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Originally Posted by Zorax

What made you start playing Guild Wars? Do you try every MMOG that is released? Did you play in the beta? Is it the only game of this type you play? Was it the lack of a monthly fee?

I'm just curious as to why exactly you picked up Guild Wars.

1. It was advertised as an RPG-type game you can play with others OR solo
2. No monthly fee
3. It promised to not reward only those who can dedicate themselves to 60 hours a week playing a game and relegate people with real lives to being second class citizens
4. The artwork look spectacular
5. I wanted to see if I could stand the nimrod-level in an online game. Jury is still out..lol.

--Nokomis

Corwin_Andros · Jun 11, 2005, 04:02 PM // 16:02

My g/f initially told me about the game.. She had heard about it from some of her friends. Since we live in different towns, we thought it would be something nice to do together when we are apart (at our different homes).

We started playing in the Mar BWE and have played ever since. Team speak is just as handy as the thousands of minutes we'd put into our cellphones besides.

Both of us deplore the idea of P2P. I catagorically refuse to pay to play a game I already bought.

Once we have our own place together.. hello home networking.. lol

Old Dood · Jun 11, 2005, 04:03 PM // 16:03

NO monthly FEES. Main reason. Decent graphics and the ability to play with good friends in an online enviroment is the other reason. Also not a CLICK FEST like Diablo. When you are an Old Warrior Dood with arthritis that means a whole lot.

Ardus Shadowmane · Jun 11, 2005, 05:24 PM // 17:24

I don't believe laying down 50 dollars plus tax on a game that I can't even play unless I dish out even MORE money to play it every single month. GW looked like a good game I could play with my friends/family who like computer games, so I picked it up. I found it more than worthy, and convinced about 15 other people to buy is as well.

A.Net should be paying me for advertising! lol.

ReclinerOfRage · Jun 11, 2005, 05:58 PM // 17:58

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Originally Posted by Zorax

What made you start playing Guild Wars? Do you try every MMOG that is released? Did you play in the beta? Is it the only game of this type you play? Was it the lack of a monthly fee?

I'm just curious as to why exactly you picked up Guild Wars.

To play competitive, skill-based PVP like originally promised.

Unfortunately 90% of the competitive community is either still grinding for unlockables or have simply left.

I haven't seen anyone on my friend's list since WoW Battlegrounds came out.

Skill, not time played my ass.

Tactical-Dillusions · Jun 11, 2005, 06:19 PM // 18:19

A friend asked if i was going to get it. I personally had never heard of it because i had my attentions set on another game.
I said i would take a look at it.

I looked at all the trailers and interviews and thought i might actually buy it.

I wasn't really into games with spells and magic etc but it looked so neat and was advertised as being for solo and team play and had no fees.
I had been looking for a "mmorpg" to play for a while.

Very impressed.

Deagol · Jun 11, 2005, 07:07 PM // 19:07

I tried it at the WPE. It was beautiful, simple, and instant fun. I have been hooked ever since.

Eugaet · Jun 11, 2005, 07:16 PM // 19:16

I've always been interested in MMOGs, but never felt I could justify the monthly fee. So that's what piqued my interest in Guild Wars...I wouldn't feel like I'd wasted my monthly fee if I couldn't play a specific amount of hours per month.

I didn't get around to trying it during E3 for Everyone until the last 4 hours it was available. I've been hooked ever since. The game was fun and challenging, the graphics looked great, it ran well on my decidedly-not-cutting-edge computer, I grouped with complete strangers and actually enjoyed it, I liked that I could choose to do PvE, PvP, or a combination thereof (or maybe because I could choose to totally stay away from PvPers...no offense, just not my cup of tea), and more reasons I can't think of right now. And all that for a one-time fee with no recurring-monthly fee. I think we have a winner.

I purchased the pre-sell and played during the BWEs (when I remembered or had the time). I then purchased the Collector's Edition when GW went retail. I have no idea how much time I've spent playing since April 28th (well, April 27th for me), but it's been a lot...guess I'll try an /age next time I'm online, but I'm not sure if I really want to know. Let's just say I feel I've already gotten my money's worth and I don't have any ascended characters yet. I've only just now gotten past the Frost Gate.

Of course, the money I saved on the monthly fees seems to be going right back into the game, anyway, so I'm not sure I'm actually saving that much. Paid extra for the Collector's Set, planning on buying the Prima guide, I have no idea how I'm not going to purchase all the extra music from DirectSong, and the expansions, whenever they are released, are already as good as bought. God forbid they release Collector's Editions of the expansions... I'm sure my electricity bill has risen slightly because my computer is on longer and I run a Teamspeak server for our guild, which is online even when I'm not. So I've become a bit obsessive with the game. I've even got a cardboard cutout of the GW necromancer...I saved her from the local EBGames before she ended up in the trash. (On a side note, do they have cardboard cutouts of all the different professions/in-game characters? I really feel the need to collect them all. Sad, I know.)

I've been telling my friends about GW for over a year now and they're getting quite sick of it. Well, not sick of me talking about GW, sick of not being able to play. I could double the size of my guild overnight if Anet decides to release a Mac client (hint hint, Anet

).

Sorry about getting off-topic there. I really like the game a lot.

gwden · Jun 11, 2005, 07:43 PM // 19:43

i got lured in by the promise of no grind. now i'm slowly drifting away from gw into other games because the grind is present like no other.

Eugaet · Jun 11, 2005, 08:21 PM // 20:21

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Originally Posted by gwden

i got lured in by the promise of no grind. now i'm slowly drifting away from gw into other games because the grind is present like no other.

Ah, that's another reason. It wasn't a grindfest for me, unless I wanted to grind. Then again, I'm mainly a PvE'er...

Prince Daniel · Jun 11, 2005, 08:27 PM // 20:27

Ive never played another MMORPG or anything like it. I was attracted to GW because i like games that have a history or lore in them. I decided to buy it because having read the descriptions on the website it sounded great and when i found out no monthly fee and that i could get it for £20 including postage and packaging i thought why not?

Ardus Shadowmane · Jun 11, 2005, 09:26 PM // 21:26

Everything I've read has talked about a reduction of grind, not elimination of grind. In that respect, GW has been truthful.

nycxjk · Jun 11, 2005, 10:12 PM // 22:12

My friend introduced me to this title. The first ever MMORPG/CORPG with no monthly fee. That was a good enough reason for me to get it. I have never played any other MMORPG before. I browsed through forums to learn that it was Diablo 2 minus all the bad things. Superiority not based on levels or items. That was a big plus.

Swampgirl Inez · Jun 11, 2005, 10:31 PM // 22:31

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Originally Posted by Garric

I can't believe both husband and wife play MMORPGs together.. that's so..

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Originally Posted by Fantras

Awesome

You'd be surprised at how many couples play together.

gwden · Jun 11, 2005, 10:42 PM // 22:42

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Originally Posted by Ardus Shadowmane

Everything I've read has talked about a reduction of grind, not elimination of grind. In that respect, GW has been truthful.

That's everything _YOU'VE_ read.

Santosh · Jun 11, 2005, 10:48 PM // 22:48

Plain and simple: NO monthly fee.

Mimu · Jun 11, 2005, 10:59 PM // 22:59

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Originally Posted by gwden

i got lured in by the promise of no grind. now i'm slowly drifting away from gw into other games because the grind is present like no other.

Then move on, and stop posting about how much you dislike the game on the forums.

I understand that you are allowed to have an opinion, and express it on this website..but there is a difference between posting your opinions and whining..

The constant topics and posts about the 'grind' are just becoming boring, and only cause arguments..

And to stay on topic..

I decided to buy the game the day before it's release.

I was persuaded by the lack of monthly fees, and the fact that all of my friends were leaving other games to buy Guild Wars. (To be honest, I can see why.

)

I do not regret the decision in the slightest, and whilst I do admit this game has a few problems the developers are doing a great job of fixing them.

Animuz · Jun 12, 2005, 12:45 AM // 00:45

I used to play counter strike 1.6 alot, i was working in a toys shop that sold this game too. I had nothing to do at that moment and watched the back of this game. I thought it would be cool to play a game like this for free after buying the game.

(and i was a bit bored with cs)

Khyron the Dark · Jun 12, 2005, 12:55 AM // 00:55

I love the visual aspect of GW and the possibility of unlimited expansions.... I also love the "no monthly fee" part....