z310 · Mar 01, 2012, 07:01 PM // 19:01

Hi Guys,

New to Guild Wars 1. I had bought the trilogy of the first 3 games on steam some many months ago.

Been following GW2 for a long time, and with it getting closer and closer, I decided to try and get some Hall of Monuments bonuses, and bought EoTN and started my first guild wars 2 character.

I heard Factions was fastest to level 20, so I started there. I'm an E/Mo at level 16 or 17, just finished the mission Vizunah Square.

My goal for the HoM is really quite modest: I really only want 6/50 for the armor set and traveler title.

What's the easiest way for me to progress to just get 6 points off the bat?

I'll likely still play after getting 6/50, but it will be more of just doing what is fun rather than going for achievements.

Olle · Mar 01, 2012, 07:08 PM // 19:08

You get 3 points for just having your account linked towards HoM...
then you can add in 4 minis(common,uncommon,rare,uniqe) the cheapest set i guess you can get under 100k.

The easiest way IMO would be to finish factions with all bonuses done for all missions, and when doing that, level up a pet to lvl 20.

Account linked=3
Canthan protector=2
Pet=1.
???
Win!

If you need any help with missions or (anything!) Pm me!

my ign is "Miniature Julia"

z310 · Mar 01, 2012, 07:22 PM // 19:22

Okay sounds good.

What is meant by doing all bonuses done for all missions? I don't think I've had a bonus yet, or have I? If I miss one can I go back and re-do it?

Star_Jewel · Mar 01, 2012, 07:23 PM // 19:23

Don't even need the mini(s), or even the bonuses for Factions. Just finishing the campaign will give you Hero of Cantha. And with the trilogy, MOX can be put straight into the HoM. That's an automatic 6 points.

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Originally Posted by z310

What is meant by doing all bonuses done for all missions? I don't think I've had a bonus yet, or have I? If I miss one can I go back and re-do it?

You can tell if you've done the bonus by looking at your world [M]ap. In Factions, attaining Master Level completion (what you need to be considered to have attained the bonus) looks like 3 weapons crossed over the mission's shield icon (see the link I posted). Most of the Factions mission bonuses are achieved by completing them under a certain amount of time. Your quest log will often show the bonus objectives, or you can look the mission up on the wiki.

And yes, you can re-do any missions in order to get the bonus.

z310 · Mar 01, 2012, 07:32 PM // 19:32

Sounds good about hero of cantha and MOX.

I'll have to play through the EoTN campaign too right? to unlock the tapestries for the Hall of Monuments?

Olle · Mar 01, 2012, 07:35 PM // 19:35

Yeah, you need to play truh eotn to get the tapestries(or buy them)

I do suggest playing proph and NF also later.. seems like money thrown away otherwise...

z310 · Mar 01, 2012, 07:38 PM // 19:38

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Originally Posted by Olle

Yeah, you need to play truh eotn to get the tapestries(or buy them)

I do suggest playing proph and NF also later.. seems like money thrown away otherwise...

sounds good about the tapestries

and yeah, i plan on playing the game pretty much until gw2 is released! just once I have my lil 6/50 dealio I'll be wandering to whatever seems fun... kinda want to do nightfall I want to get more heroes than just mox.

**cosyfiep** · Mar 01, 2012, 07:39 PM // 19:39

you can get an easy pet by creating a pvp character ranger (with charm pet on your bar)...go to the Zaishen Menagerie. you will have a level 20 wolf as your pet..show it to the tamer...
create a pve character either r/ or /r (easiest to do this with a nightfall character). go to the menagerie..charm wolf...go to HoM...add pet to display.

Star_Jewel · Mar 01, 2012, 07:44 PM // 19:44

For your 6 points, all you'd pretty much have to do is go to the Eye. Honor (which would hold Hero of Cantha) doesn't need a tapestry, and Gwen hands you one (which you would use on Fellowship for MOX) pretty much upon your arrival.

But as Olle says, for the rest you'll have to either play through or buy them.

Netherscourge · Mar 01, 2012, 08:40 PM // 20:40

Prophecies is VERY LONG, but IMO, has one of the best storylines of any RPG I've ever played.

I beat the main campaign a couple years ago and it was amazing. I think it holds up very well, even today.

I just started playing through EotN and it's very good also so far. The gameplay is so addictive. I was only aiming for 8/50 myself, but now I'm thinking about going for at least 22/50.

As for your 6/50, the best thing I would suggest is to clear the Primary Missions for the campaigns - you'll get the tapestries to unlock the HoM sections and along the way you'll find other stuff that will likely count toward other unlocks, like finding Heros and other stuff (Like just exploring the areas of the map you haven't uncovered yet).

Kairowa · Mar 01, 2012, 09:01 PM // 21:01

You can get a quick 50 platinim by just registering your name at tolkano! (you get 50 tournament points which you can exchange for zaishen keys which you can sell to players for 5 k each)

z310 · Mar 01, 2012, 09:48 PM // 21:48

interesting, that sounds cool. once I beat factions I'll have to find that tolkano guy and do that. Is there an accepted "trading zone" where people go to trade? i was thinking of trying to sell this gold vampiric bow I got too

Venganza · Mar 01, 2012, 10:04 PM // 22:04

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Originally Posted by z310

What's the easiest way for me to progress to just get 6 points off the bat?

Simple, add me to your friend list: Venganza Espirito and catch me online, I am sure I can help you out to meet your target

I hope you are enjoying GW thus far incidentally, most certainly it will pass the time till GW2 comes along I am sure.

Queen Of Recovery · Mar 01, 2012, 10:05 PM // 22:05

linked account 3 points
finnish eotn
5 cloth of brotherhood 3 points (15k)

z310 · Mar 01, 2012, 10:15 PM // 22:15

Alright folks thanks for all the pointers. My name in game is Enki Zen, I'll meet some of you in game I'm sure!

Kendil · Mar 02, 2012, 12:56 AM // 00:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by z310

interesting, that sounds cool. once I beat factions I'll have to find that tolkano guy and do that. Is there an accepted "trading zone" where people go to trade? i was thinking of trying to sell this gold vampiric bow I got too

Tolkano can be found in the pvp city great temple of balthazar (gtob).

That's kamadan, jewel of Istan all right. Gtob for zkeys and some other places for other stuff, all can be sold in kamadan though.

Weapon aren't really worth anything unless they are either: unidentified gold weapons (sell for ~700g ea because of the wisdom title), or have a thought after appearance (skin), or have one or more max good modifier. I'd suggest you either use it yourself or on a hero, or just sell it to a merchant because most of the time it's not worth the time waiting.

enter_the_zone · Mar 02, 2012, 01:35 AM // 01:35

You start with 3/8. You then don't even need Canthan Protector, simply finishing the last mission will yield Eternal Hero of Cantha, which is 2 points (5/8). Any Mini pet or level 20 pet for the last point.

gremlin · Mar 02, 2012, 07:56 AM // 07:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by z310

Hi Guys,

New to Guild Wars 1. I had bought the trilogy of the first 3 games on steam some many months ago.

Been following GW2 for a long time, and with it getting closer and closer, I decided to try and get some Hall of Monuments bonuses, and bought EoTN and started my first guild wars 2 character.

I heard Factions was fastest to level 20, so I started there. I'm an E/Mo at level 16 or 17, just finished the mission Vizunah Square.

My goal for the HoM is really quite modest: I really only want 6/50 for the armor set and traveler title.

What's the easiest way for me to progress to just get 6 points off the bat?

I'll likely still play after getting 6/50, but it will be more of just doing what is fun rather than going for achievements.

If you do decide on a few more points adding animal companions gets a couple of points.
Then check your maps to see how many missions you need to do to finish each campaign.
With a lvl 20 character and heroes many of these missions are easier than they were first time around.

Money gets you most things so you can buy some elite armours there are some in prophesies that don't break the bank.
Doesn't matter what they look like as you just after points here and you don't even have to craft the headpieces.

Upgrading hero armour is next, do the missions for the chance of them dropping or buy from players.
you can hit 10 pts without breaking a sweat and 16 isnt hard.

Alay · Mar 02, 2012, 04:27 PM // 16:27

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Originally Posted by enter_the_zone

You start with 3/8. You then don't even need Canthan Protector, simply finishing the last mission will yield Eternal Hero of Cantha, which is 2 points (5/8). Any Mini pet or level 20 pet for the last point.

Yep just finish Cantha either level a pet up, or make a pvp toon that's a ranger and dedicate the free pet they get.

Wielder Of Magic · Mar 02, 2012, 04:42 PM // 16:42

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Originally Posted by Alay

Yep just finish Cantha either level a pet up, or make a pvp toon that's a ranger and dedicate the free pet they get.

And how exactly would you dedicate a pvp pet from a pvp character to a hom that is only accessible in a pve outpost?

Mar 01, 2012, 07:01 PM // 19:01	#1
z310 Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Mar 2012	Only want 6/50... advice? Hi Guys, New to Guild Wars 1. I had bought the trilogy of the first 3 games on steam some many months ago. Been following GW2 for a long time, and with it getting closer and closer, I decided to try and get some Hall of Monuments bonuses, and bought EoTN and started my first guild wars 2 character. I heard Factions was fastest to level 20, so I started there. I'm an E/Mo at level 16 or 17, just finished the mission Vizunah Square. My goal for the HoM is really quite modest: I really only want 6/50 for the armor set and traveler title. What's the easiest way for me to progress to just get 6 points off the bat? I'll likely still play after getting 6/50, but it will be more of just doing what is fun rather than going for achievements.

Mar 01, 2012, 07:39 PM // 19:39	#8
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/	you can get an easy pet by creating a pvp character ranger (with charm pet on your bar)...go to the Zaishen Menagerie. you will have a level 20 wolf as your pet..show it to the tamer... create a pve character either r/ or /r (easiest to do this with a nightfall character). go to the menagerie..charm wolf...go to HoM...add pet to display. __________________ where is the 'all you can eat' cookie bar?

Mar 01, 2012, 07:08 PM // 19:08	#2
Olle Furnace Stoker Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ign: Miniature Julia Guild: Teh Academy[PhD] Profession: W/	You get 3 points for just having your account linked towards HoM... then you can add in 4 minis(common,uncommon,rare,uniqe) the cheapest set i guess you can get under 100k. The easiest way IMO would be to finish factions with all bonuses done for all missions, and when doing that, level up a pet to lvl 20. Account linked=3 Canthan protector=2 Pet=1. ??? Win! If you need any help with missions or (anything!) Pm me! my ign is "Miniature Julia"

Mar 01, 2012, 07:22 PM // 19:22	#3
z310 Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Mar 2012	Okay sounds good. What is meant by doing all bonuses done for all missions? I don't think I've had a bonus yet, or have I? If I miss one can I go back and re-do it?

Mar 01, 2012, 07:32 PM // 19:32	#5
z310 Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Mar 2012	Sounds good about hero of cantha and MOX. I'll have to play through the EoTN campaign too right? to unlock the tapestries for the Hall of Monuments?

Mar 01, 2012, 07:35 PM // 19:35	#6
Olle Furnace Stoker Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ign: Miniature Julia Guild: Teh Academy[PhD] Profession: W/	Yeah, you need to play truh eotn to get the tapestries(or buy them) I do suggest playing proph and NF also later.. seems like money thrown away otherwise...

Mar 01, 2012, 07:44 PM // 19:44	#9
Star_Jewel Jungle Guide Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Denizen of Tyria since Feb. 2009	For your 6 points, all you'd pretty much have to do is go to the Eye. Honor (which would hold Hero of Cantha) doesn't need a tapestry, and Gwen hands you one (which you would use on Fellowship for MOX) pretty much upon your arrival. But as Olle says, for the rest you'll have to either play through or buy them.

Mar 01, 2012, 08:40 PM // 20:40	#10
Netherscourge Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: USA - East Coast Profession: W/R	Prophecies is VERY LONG, but IMO, has one of the best storylines of any RPG I've ever played. I beat the main campaign a couple years ago and it was amazing. I think it holds up very well, even today. I just started playing through EotN and it's very good also so far. The gameplay is so addictive. I was only aiming for 8/50 myself, but now I'm thinking about going for at least 22/50. As for your 6/50, the best thing I would suggest is to clear the Primary Missions for the campaigns - you'll get the tapestries to unlock the HoM sections and along the way you'll find other stuff that will likely count toward other unlocks, like finding Heros and other stuff (Like just exploring the areas of the map you haven't uncovered yet).

Mar 01, 2012, 09:01 PM // 21:01	#11
Kairowa Academy Page Join Date: Sep 2011	You can get a quick 50 platinim by just registering your name at tolkano! (you get 50 tournament points which you can exchange for zaishen keys which you can sell to players for 5 k each)

Mar 01, 2012, 09:48 PM // 21:48	#12
z310 Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Mar 2012	interesting, that sounds cool. once I beat factions I'll have to find that tolkano guy and do that. Is there an accepted "trading zone" where people go to trade? i was thinking of trying to sell this gold vampiric bow I got too

Mar 01, 2012, 10:05 PM // 22:05	#14
Queen Of Recovery Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Belgium Guild: Belgian Geeks and Freaks Profession: Mo/	linked account 3 points finnish eotn 5 cloth of brotherhood 3 points (15k)

Mar 01, 2012, 10:15 PM // 22:15	#15
z310 Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Mar 2012	Alright folks thanks for all the pointers. My name in game is Enki Zen, I'll meet some of you in game I'm sure!

Mar 02, 2012, 01:35 AM // 01:35	#17
enter_the_zone Jungle Guide Join Date: Nov 2007 Profession: R/	You start with 3/8. You then don't even need Canthan Protector, simply finishing the last mission will yield Eternal Hero of Cantha, which is 2 points (5/8). Any Mini pet or level 20 pet for the last point.