Getting Better - Guild Wars Forums

MrDragonsKiss · Apr 09, 2012, 04:08 PM // 16:08

hi guys. Im really noob, how can I get better? I mean.. using skills better, knowing more, etc.
Its like I really know nothing about pvp and stuff. I dont know even where to begin from, and I also dont have a guild.

(GW factions)

Olle · Apr 09, 2012, 04:12 PM // 16:12

(Id suggest we dont close this thread because we can see what he actually wants to know)

We need to know alot more than just "i want to know how to get better"

i.e , what proffession are you?, what level? weps?armor? heroes? skills? ect.

Theres ALOT of stickes(permanent threads) on each proffession in the Campfire, i do suggest you start reading them, they are really helpfull.

MrDragonsKiss · Apr 09, 2012, 05:03 PM // 17:03

Eementalist, pvp player so.. lvl 20.
and im a new player, totally new. so I know like... nothing :S

Olle · Apr 09, 2012, 05:07 PM // 17:07

Starting in pvp when you are completly new isnt very smart, because you enter arena's with LOTS of other people, most of them knowing better what to do.

Sadly, learning via PvE is alot easier, and alot more friendly.

GODh · Apr 09, 2012, 06:32 PM // 18:32

Welcome to the game... here are 2 important websites for you:

* wiki: http://wiki.guildwars.com (allmost erverything you need to know about gw)
* pvxwiki: http://www.gwpvx.com/PvX_wiki (all about making builds)

I do agree with Olle that making and playing a PvE character helps you to understand the basics... and everything you unlock (skills, runes, insignia's, weaponmods and such) can be used on your pvp-only characters

Good luck and have fun with this great game

**cosyfiep** · Apr 09, 2012, 06:37 PM // 18:37

I would make a pve character just to go thru the starter area--it explains a lot of how to do things...and unlocks a few skills too. You dont have to continue to play that character (you have multiple slots for additional characters) but it would help you understand the game and its mechanics a lot better than jumping into pvp.

MrDragonsKiss · Apr 09, 2012, 08:59 PM // 20:59

I also have a PVE character, ele/nec. lvl 15, also new(two days ago).
but still I have to learn a better using of my skills... I just dont know how.
And thx everyone for the help =]

GODh · Apr 09, 2012, 09:16 PM // 21:16

Its not easy to explain how to play in pvp...

First you need to know that basics:
* how to modify your pvp armor using runes and insignia's
* what weapons to use and how to modify them
* what skills to use and when

You are a new player, so you dont have many things unlocked yet (skills, mods for armor and weapons) and in pvp you often play vs experienced players. Thats almost a mission impossible if you ask me.

In my opinion you should first focus on those basics, unlock skills, unlock mods and learn how to use them. So start reading the wiki's...

**cosyfiep** · Apr 09, 2012, 09:24 PM // 21:24

the BEST way to get better at using your skills, is practice! pve will allow you to try out skills--learn to use them, learn which ones NOT to use, etc.
You can not expect to understand the whole game is just a few days, take your time and play around--there is no wrong way at the beginning! trial and error will help you out a lot.

have fun and play around, you will get the hang of it!

MrDragonsKiss · Apr 09, 2012, 09:39 PM // 21:39

Thanks everyone! helped a lot! I think I'll just focus on my PvE character right now...

Star_Jewel · Apr 09, 2012, 11:08 PM // 23:08

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(GW factions)

If this is the only campaign you own, you will nearly always be at a disadvantage in PvP, because you will be going up against people who have all campaigns and all the game's skills at their disposal.

Aside from that, the advice everyone is giving you is correct -- practice makes perfect. In addition to getting used to your profession of choice in PvE, I would also suggest playing around with other professions a little bit. A key part of PvP (really the whole game) is knowing your enemy and how they operate. The best way to learn this is to walk a mile in their shoes.

drkn · Apr 10, 2012, 11:56 AM // 11:56

In regard to PvE, this might give you some general info.
In regard to PvP, if you own all the campaigns and the EotN expansion, the only way to get better is to practice and watch.

Apr 09, 2012, 04:08 PM // 16:08	#1
MrDragonsKiss Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Apr 2012 Profession: E/	Getting Better hi guys. Im really noob, how can I get better? I mean.. using skills better, knowing more, etc. Its like I really know nothing about pvp and stuff. I dont know even where to begin from, and I also dont have a guild. (GW factions)

Apr 09, 2012, 06:37 PM // 18:37	#6
cosyfiep are we there yet? Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: in a land far far away Guild: guild? I am supposed to have a guild? Profession: Rt/	I would make a pve character just to go thru the starter area--it explains a lot of how to do things...and unlocks a few skills too. You dont have to continue to play that character (you have multiple slots for additional characters) but it would help you understand the game and its mechanics a lot better than jumping into pvp. __________________ where is the 'all you can eat' cookie bar?

Apr 09, 2012, 09:24 PM // 21:24	#9
cosyfiep are we there yet? Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: in a land far far away Guild: guild? I am supposed to have a guild? Profession: Rt/	the BEST way to get better at using your skills, is practice! pve will allow you to try out skills--learn to use them, learn which ones NOT to use, etc. You can not expect to understand the whole game is just a few days, take your time and play around--there is no wrong way at the beginning! trial and error will help you out a lot. have fun and play around, you will get the hang of it! __________________ where is the 'all you can eat' cookie bar?

Apr 09, 2012, 04:12 PM // 16:12	#2
Olle Furnace Stoker Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ign: Miniature Julia Guild: Teh Academy[PhD] Profession: W/	(Id suggest we dont close this thread because we can see what he actually wants to know) We need to know alot more than just "i want to know how to get better" i.e , what proffession are you?, what level? weps?armor? heroes? skills? ect. Theres ALOT of stickes(permanent threads) on each proffession in the Campfire, i do suggest you start reading them, they are really helpfull.

Apr 09, 2012, 05:03 PM // 17:03	#3
MrDragonsKiss Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Apr 2012 Profession: E/	Eementalist, pvp player so.. lvl 20. and im a new player, totally new. so I know like... nothing :S

Apr 09, 2012, 05:07 PM // 17:07	#4
Olle Furnace Stoker Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ign: Miniature Julia Guild: Teh Academy[PhD] Profession: W/	Starting in pvp when you are completly new isnt very smart, because you enter arena's with LOTS of other people, most of them knowing better what to do. Sadly, learning via PvE is alot easier, and alot more friendly.

Apr 09, 2012, 06:32 PM // 18:32	#5
GODh Jungle Guide Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: The Netherlands Guild: BFTW and DLRR	Welcome to the game... here are 2 important websites for you: * wiki: http://wiki.guildwars.com (allmost erverything you need to know about gw) * pvxwiki: http://www.gwpvx.com/PvX_wiki (all about making builds) I do agree with Olle that making and playing a PvE character helps you to understand the basics... and everything you unlock (skills, runes, insignia's, weaponmods and such) can be used on your pvp-only characters Good luck and have fun with this great game

Apr 09, 2012, 08:59 PM // 20:59	#7
MrDragonsKiss Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Apr 2012 Profession: E/	I also have a PVE character, ele/nec. lvl 15, also new(two days ago). but still I have to learn a better using of my skills... I just dont know how. And thx everyone for the help =]

Apr 09, 2012, 09:16 PM // 21:16	#8
GODh Jungle Guide Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: The Netherlands Guild: BFTW and DLRR	Its not easy to explain how to play in pvp... First you need to know that basics: * how to modify your pvp armor using runes and insignia's * what weapons to use and how to modify them * what skills to use and when You are a new player, so you dont have many things unlocked yet (skills, mods for armor and weapons) and in pvp you often play vs experienced players. Thats almost a mission impossible if you ask me. In my opinion you should first focus on those basics, unlock skills, unlock mods and learn how to use them. So start reading the wiki's...

Apr 09, 2012, 09:39 PM // 21:39	#10
MrDragonsKiss Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Apr 2012 Profession: E/	Thanks everyone! helped a lot! I think I'll just focus on my PvE character right now...

Apr 10, 2012, 11:56 AM // 11:56	#12
drkn Forge Runner Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Wroc??aw, Poland Guild: Midnight Mayhem Profession: Me/	In regard to PvE, this might give you some general info. In regard to PvP, if you own all the campaigns and the EotN expansion, the only way to get better is to practice and watch.