Will I Be Able To Fill My HoM From Scratch Before GW2? - Guild Wars Forums

Testoviron · Oct 19, 2010, 08:26 PM // 20:26

I started playing Guild Wars when it first came out years ago & loved it. I played an Elementalist & managed to pretty much fill up my Hall of Monuments, with special accomplishments & expensive FoW gear etc.

Around a year & a half ago I stopped playing and took a break from gaming for a while. I decided to start playing again around 2 months ago but for the life of me I couldn't remember my login details. Believe me when I say I've tried everything to try & get my details back & have contacted PlayNC numerous times, but unfortunately they were unable to help me out.

As GW2 is coming out soon, I've been thinking about buying "Guild Wars: The Complete Collection" which includes all the games and is very cheap at the moment (??14.99). I want my Hall of Monuments accomplishments to be in GW2, but unfortunately due to the fact that I can't remember my login details, that won't be happening with my old account, so I was thinking of starting all over again from scratch.

I'm just curious though, do you guys think it'd be worth it to start all over again & try to fill up as much of my HoM as possible before GW2, and also do you think I'd have enough time if I were to start within the next week or so, to start filling up my HoM in time for GW2?

If you think it's a little too late now, then I may have to just leave it and wait until GW2 comes out & play it without all my GW1 HoM accomplishments but if you think I've got time, then I'll give it a shot.

Thanks guys.

Roen · Oct 19, 2010, 08:32 PM // 20:32

How much time do you have to play GW now? I think it's doable even as a relatively casual player. A few hours a session a couple times a week and you could manage it easily, imho. Not that I'll have a full HoM anyway. That's not why I play GW.

End · Oct 19, 2010, 08:33 PM // 20:33

Filling it is unnessesary I mean really all you get after 30 is titles. 30 you should have no problem getting to in a few months of work. The hardest part will probably be minis :\

50/50 might be a bit more difficult but still do-able if you work at it. Esspecially since we have no solid release date for gw2

RedDog91 · Oct 19, 2010, 08:35 PM // 20:35

You don't need a full hall to get rewards.
We don't know a release date for GW2 and as far as we can tell its at least another year (yes I want to hopeful but this guy deserves a reasonable answer).

It would be more than easy to get at minimum 20 points, as it take no work at all for those first twenty. You'll get them simply from playing through.

20 to 30 points is slightly more difficult though. It could take a little time, but not much if you are dedicated. And theres no real reason to go past 30 points since after that you stop getting item rewards and they are just titles.

Stomphoof · Oct 19, 2010, 08:38 PM // 20:38

Are they retroactive? If I play and meet whatever requirements for the hall BEFORE I get to install EotN will they apply instantly?

Just curious.

Arduin · Oct 19, 2010, 08:42 PM // 20:42

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Originally Posted by Stomphoof

Are they retroactive? If I play and meet whatever requirements for the hall BEFORE I get to install EotN will they apply instantly?

Just curious.

Yes, they are. It's like how most of us done it, because EotN came after we've already finished the other campaigns.

Though the character that has met the requirement needs to get to the Hall of Monuments and place the appropriate monument to be credited.

EDIT: Forgot about the Elite Mission statues. Those you will need to redo.

*Darcy* · Oct 19, 2010, 08:49 PM // 20:49

Here is a link to the wiki page for the Hall of Monuments which contains all the information we have on it. http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Hall_of_Monuments

And here is a link to a great guide by Sky Marin for getting the points required for the rewards. http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/q...t10454314.html

You will gain most of the easier ones just by playing the game.

BrettM · Oct 19, 2010, 08:50 PM // 20:50

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Originally Posted by Stomphoof

Are they retroactive? If I play and meet whatever requirements for the hall BEFORE I get to install EotN will they apply instantly?

Yes. Adding EotN to the account doesn't wipe the slate clean, making you start over. If you buy a set of armor, earn a title, obtain a weapon, etc. before adding EotN, you still have those items and they can be displayed afterward.

You will be able to display any statues you have earned for the Honor monument instantly, as soon as you arrive in the HoM. Other items (armor sets, weapons, minis, etc.) can be displayed as soon as you have hung a tapestry on the associated monument. Tapestries are earned as you play through the EotN story, or they can be purchased from other players.

Stomphoof · Oct 19, 2010, 09:04 PM // 21:04

Cool thanks, I just ordered EotN from Newegg for cheaps and it wont be here for a week, so I wanted to be sure of what I was going to need to do

ShadowsRequiem · Oct 19, 2010, 09:07 PM // 21:07

Getting 30 points in your HoM is very easy. This is coming from someone who absolutely hates titles and grinding them.

novawhiz · Oct 19, 2010, 09:42 PM // 21:42

if you already have experience in guild wars then youll get 30/50 or 50/50 easily before guild wars comes out. For most casual players it takes ~1 year to get GWAM, but someone like you could easily get it in less. (i cant see gw2 coming out any sooner than a year from now).

But you shouldnt play gw again just to get a Max HoM, which in itself has no use except to get more titles + status epeen stuff.

If you miss guild wars and wanna come back then buy the game again, if all you want is a jellyfish for gw2 then i wouldnt recommend it

wilebill · Oct 19, 2010, 09:45 PM // 21:45

Make sure you understand how to link EoTN to your existing account.

End · Oct 19, 2010, 09:58 PM // 21:58

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Originally Posted by Arduin

EDIT: Forgot about the Elite Mission statues. Those you will need to redo.

I posted this. But then I thought that may have only been valid for elite missions done pre Eotn release? Is it confirmed to be before eotn being added to the account?

Testoviron · Oct 19, 2010, 09:58 PM // 21:58

Many thanks for the replies guys, that's great.

Although, you've said I get special rewards in GW2, if I start filling up my GW1 HoM. I never knew that. I thought all the HoM was for was to show you your accomplishments in GW1.

What rewards do we get exactly, based on how much of our HoM we've filled up? Is it game breaking stuff that will make us stronger in GW2 or is it just for show, like titles etc?

**cosyfiep** · Oct 19, 2010, 10:08 PM // 22:08

http://hom.guildwars2.com/#page=welcome

if you put your character name in there you can see what you have done already, and if you click on the sliding scale you can see what rewards are for each amount of points you have.

I just started a 2ndary mule account (while I do have access to a bunch of minis--) I have already gotten to 10/50 so it is very feasible to get to the highest reward level (30) in the time before gw2 comes out (especially since we still have no date for its release--so its months, if not a year away at this point).
(after 30 the rewards are just titles).....

trickfred · Oct 19, 2010, 10:17 PM // 22:17

http://hom.guildwars2.com/

There's a link on the main page that shows an example account.

Edit: Doh, shouldn't leave tabs open for 15 minutes and then post. :P

mathiastemplar · Oct 20, 2010, 01:04 AM // 01:04

If you enjoy being bored 50/50 takes no time.

If you are a human being it will take a while.
This said, you can easily get full HoM before GW2.

novawhiz · Oct 20, 2010, 01:46 AM // 01:46

imo force one of your friends to get gw too and play through it with him.

i cant imagine starting all over and getting to 50/50 by yourself would be that enjoyable.

Perkunas · Oct 20, 2010, 01:54 AM // 01:54

If you are starting from scratch, that is, with 8 empty character slots, first, make what you feel will be your main character in whatever campaign you desire. I would then create up to 6 or 7 other characters in either Factions and or Nightfall. Just create and play far enough to gain enough gold to access to your storage. These characters will each generate a free mini in a year. Can't hardly beat free minis. You will pick up some bargain minis as you play. You can always delete one character should you decide to try that or another profession in a different campaign.

Kojima · Oct 20, 2010, 01:59 AM // 01:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stomphoof

Cool thanks, I just ordered EotN from Newegg for cheaps and it wont be here for a week, so I wanted to be sure of what I was going to need to do

Don't forget you will need tapestries to be placed on the HOM panels before you can put the accomplishments in. And they come after finishing the GW:EN missions I believe. So to start your HOM up you also need to do EotN....

Oct 19, 2010, 08:26 PM // 20:26	#1
Testoviron Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2009	Will I Be Able To Fill My HoM From Scratch Before GW2? I started playing Guild Wars when it first came out years ago & loved it. I played an Elementalist & managed to pretty much fill up my Hall of Monuments, with special accomplishments & expensive FoW gear etc. Around a year & a half ago I stopped playing and took a break from gaming for a while. I decided to start playing again around 2 months ago but for the life of me I couldn't remember my login details. Believe me when I say I've tried everything to try & get my details back & have contacted PlayNC numerous times, but unfortunately they were unable to help me out. As GW2 is coming out soon, I've been thinking about buying "Guild Wars: The Complete Collection" which includes all the games and is very cheap at the moment (??14.99). I want my Hall of Monuments accomplishments to be in GW2, but unfortunately due to the fact that I can't remember my login details, that won't be happening with my old account, so I was thinking of starting all over again from scratch. I'm just curious though, do you guys think it'd be worth it to start all over again & try to fill up as much of my HoM as possible before GW2, and also do you think I'd have enough time if I were to start within the next week or so, to start filling up my HoM in time for GW2? If you think it's a little too late now, then I may have to just leave it and wait until GW2 comes out & play it without all my GW1 HoM accomplishments but if you think I've got time, then I'll give it a shot. Thanks guys.

Oct 19, 2010, 08:49 PM // 20:49	#7
Darcy Never Too Old Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rhode Island where there are no GW contests Guild: Order of First Profession: W/R	Here is a link to the wiki page for the Hall of Monuments which contains all the information we have on it. http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Hall_of_Monuments And here is a link to a great guide by Sky Marin for getting the points required for the rewards. http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/q...t10454314.html You will gain most of the easier ones just by playing the game. __________________ That's me, the old stick-in-the-mud non-fun moderator. (and non-understanding, also)

Oct 19, 2010, 10:08 PM // 22:08	#15
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/	http://hom.guildwars2.com/#page=welcome if you put your character name in there you can see what you have done already, and if you click on the sliding scale you can see what rewards are for each amount of points you have. I just started a 2ndary mule account (while I do have access to a bunch of minis--) I have already gotten to 10/50 so it is very feasible to get to the highest reward level (30) in the time before gw2 comes out (especially since we still have no date for its release--so its months, if not a year away at this point). (after 30 the rewards are just titles)..... __________________ where is the 'all you can eat' cookie bar?

Oct 19, 2010, 08:32 PM // 20:32	#2
Roen Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: GMT-5 Guild: [Nite] Profession: R/	How much time do you have to play GW now? I think it's doable even as a relatively casual player. A few hours a session a couple times a week and you could manage it easily, imho. Not that I'll have a full HoM anyway. That's not why I play GW.

Oct 19, 2010, 08:33 PM // 20:33	#3
End Forge Runner Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Rubbing Potassium on water fountains. Guild: LF guild that teaches MTSC (did it long ago before gw2 came out and I quit...but I barely remember) Profession: N/A	Filling it is unnessesary I mean really all you get after 30 is titles. 30 you should have no problem getting to in a few months of work. The hardest part will probably be minis :\ 50/50 might be a bit more difficult but still do-able if you work at it. Esspecially since we have no solid release date for gw2

Oct 19, 2010, 08:35 PM // 20:35	#4
RedDog91 Desert Nomad Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Farming for Nick gifts Profession: R/	You don't need a full hall to get rewards. We don't know a release date for GW2 and as far as we can tell its at least another year (yes I want to hopeful but this guy deserves a reasonable answer). It would be more than easy to get at minimum 20 points, as it take no work at all for those first twenty. You'll get them simply from playing through. 20 to 30 points is slightly more difficult though. It could take a little time, but not much if you are dedicated. And theres no real reason to go past 30 points since after that you stop getting item rewards and they are just titles.

Oct 19, 2010, 08:38 PM // 20:38	#5
Stomphoof Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Orlando Fl	Are they retroactive? If I play and meet whatever requirements for the hall BEFORE I get to install EotN will they apply instantly? Just curious.

Oct 19, 2010, 09:04 PM // 21:04	#9
Stomphoof Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Orlando Fl	Cool thanks, I just ordered EotN from Newegg for cheaps and it wont be here for a week, so I wanted to be sure of what I was going to need to do

Oct 19, 2010, 09:07 PM // 21:07	#10
ShadowsRequiem Furnace Stoker Join Date: Oct 2005 Guild: Inde is Smoking [Hawt] ToA Profession: W/E	Getting 30 points in your HoM is very easy. This is coming from someone who absolutely hates titles and grinding them.

Oct 19, 2010, 09:42 PM // 21:42	#11
novawhiz Desert Nomad Join Date: Mar 2006 Profession: A/	if you already have experience in guild wars then youll get 30/50 or 50/50 easily before guild wars comes out. For most casual players it takes ~1 year to get GWAM, but someone like you could easily get it in less. (i cant see gw2 coming out any sooner than a year from now). But you shouldnt play gw again just to get a Max HoM, which in itself has no use except to get more titles + status epeen stuff. If you miss guild wars and wanna come back then buy the game again, if all you want is a jellyfish for gw2 then i wouldnt recommend it

Oct 19, 2010, 09:45 PM // 21:45	#12
wilebill Desert Nomad Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Mt Vernon, Ohio Guild: Band of the Hawk Profession: W/Mo	Make sure you understand how to link EoTN to your existing account.

Oct 19, 2010, 09:58 PM // 21:58	#14
Testoviron Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2009	Many thanks for the replies guys, that's great. Although, you've said I get special rewards in GW2, if I start filling up my GW1 HoM. I never knew that. I thought all the HoM was for was to show you your accomplishments in GW1. What rewards do we get exactly, based on how much of our HoM we've filled up? Is it game breaking stuff that will make us stronger in GW2 or is it just for show, like titles etc?

Oct 19, 2010, 10:17 PM // 22:17	#16
trickfred Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Canadia Guild: It's A Trick Get An [Axe]	http://hom.guildwars2.com/ There's a link on the main page that shows an example account. Edit: Doh, shouldn't leave tabs open for 15 minutes and then post. :P

Oct 20, 2010, 01:04 AM // 01:04	#17
mathiastemplar Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Denmark Guild: Jade Reapers [JD] Profession: W/	If you enjoy being bored 50/50 takes no time. If you are a human being it will take a while. This said, you can easily get full HoM before GW2.

Oct 20, 2010, 01:46 AM // 01:46	#18
novawhiz Desert Nomad Join Date: Mar 2006 Profession: A/	imo force one of your friends to get gw too and play through it with him. i cant imagine starting all over and getting to 50/50 by yourself would be that enjoyable.

Oct 20, 2010, 01:54 AM // 01:54	#19
Perkunas Jungle Guide Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In my own little world, looking at yours Guild: Only Us[NotU] Profession: E/	If you are starting from scratch, that is, with 8 empty character slots, first, make what you feel will be your main character in whatever campaign you desire. I would then create up to 6 or 7 other characters in either Factions and or Nightfall. Just create and play far enough to gain enough gold to access to your storage. These characters will each generate a free mini in a year. Can't hardly beat free minis. You will pick up some bargain minis as you play. You can always delete one character should you decide to try that or another profession in a different campaign.