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Norian · Nov 03, 2010, 05:07 PM // 17:07

I'm done with Aion...played for a year...I used to play War and WoW, each for a year as well...

Now I'm looking for something to do until GW2...is GW for me?

A little bit about me...I'm a PvP'er...that's all you need to know

So, I DL the 10-day/8hour or however long trial...not bad graphically for a game that came out a while ago...anyways, running felt a little weird...felt like I was floating through the world lol. I made it to past-whatever it's called in Ascalon where they blow up the wall...

Not sure if I can party with people or not yet...I logged off and then logged back on and found my NPC party was gone...I couldn't figure it out how to get them back...I think I need to pick up some "henchmen"? I'll look for that tab tonight...

Anyways, still looking for the "PvP"...that quest with the NPC fighting was fun...hopefully there is more of that...

So I guess my question is, with nothing out worthy to play...should I stick with this? Will GW keep my interest until GW2? When does the PvP come (hopefully soon)? Any tips? tricks? class?

Late...

steel singer · Nov 03, 2010, 05:19 PM // 17:19

I've never played the trial, but you can make a lvl 20 pvp character. That character is only available in pvp arena's.
In my opinion guild wars has still the best pvp, it's really a lot better than WoW/War/Aion(at least that's what I think).
And you can make a pvp character and unlock perfect items by pvp'ing, so you never have to do uber boring item grind like in those others MMO's.

AlyaraSaykomora · Nov 03, 2010, 05:21 PM // 17:21

Okay... Uh, I'm a PvE'er... I personally love this game. I don't play PvP, like, at all. Mean people scare me :P lol.

JK. Sorta. To play PvP in GW I suggest you play through the PvE part first to get the skills faster and easier... I guess to each their own though. I don't know what all you can do with a trial acct.. My friend had one and I couldn't give him stuff for armor or anything.

I guess you could try playing a pvp character, you can pick a random build I think? There's Alliance Battling, it's like PvP lite, then there are GvG's (Guild vs Guild battles) and HA, and/or HoH(I have no idea if HA was HoH at one point or not, I have only done it once about 3 years ago.

But you can get skills pretty quick and understand what the game is about.. It seems to me like a waste of money to just play PvP in a game that's both.

Although, then again, quite honestly I don't really get the point or draw of PvP- I'm *really* not looking for a fight, if someone who likes PvP and isn't going to flip out at me for this could pm me with why they in particular like it, I might finally get it <_< ANYWAY.

Henchmen. Sounds like you're playing PvE... Hit p when you are in town and there will be 3 tabs. The first one where people are trying to sell stuff and join groups, the 2nd for your heroes and the 3rd for Henchmen. You don't have Heroes, so click the henchmen tab. then just select them and add them to your party. When you are level 10 you can fight with other players in the pvp in Ascalon, assuming it isn't dead. There's also some in Yak's bend. I don't know much about the rest of it, I don't really PvP unless it's Alliance battling.

I personally adore this game and think you should get it, but explore a little. Maybe go to the PvP section of this site and ask there.

Norian · Nov 03, 2010, 05:39 PM // 17:39

Yea, you can't just do the PvP character with the trial...

I ALWAYS PvE to max level so I learn my skills...also, if I'm forced to do PvE b/c there is some super sweet item or gear then I'm down

Thanks for the feedback...I might be joining GW soon...more feedback is appreciated!

Xman · Nov 03, 2010, 05:44 PM // 17:44

I'm gonna say buy it. I just bought about 5 months ago with a 2 month break because of summer. :P Got back into about 2 months ago and I'm having a blast. Best piece of advice I can give you is find a good guild. That alone will help you immensely.

HigherMinion · Nov 03, 2010, 05:45 PM // 17:45

Jumping straight into PvP after unwrapping the box really isn't advised. Unless you enjoy getting flamed

Cool Name · Nov 03, 2010, 05:47 PM // 17:47

I discussed henchmen and a few other things here, which might be of interest.

As for PvP, I would recommend you read this. And if you buy GW you should bookmark guild wiki.

Finally, if you do buy it, look on play.com. Just earlier today I saw all 3 campaigns and the expansion (Eye of the North) for ??15. Considering I must have spent >??100 on campaigns this is a very good deal. Even if you don't play through them all, it's worth it for the skills (especially in PvP).

steel singer · Nov 03, 2010, 05:50 PM // 17:50

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Originally Posted by Norian

Yea, you can't just do the PvP character with the trial...

I ALWAYS PvE to max level so I learn my skills...also, if I'm forced to do PvE b/c there is some super sweet item or gear then I'm down

No there isn't, that was my point. You DON'T have to do that.
That was one of the HUUUUUGE reasons I hate WoW/War/Aion/Whatever...

Norian · Nov 03, 2010, 07:01 PM // 19:01

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Originally Posted by Pthoms T

I discussed henchmen and a few other things

Finally, if you do buy it, look on play.com. Just earlier today I saw all 3 campaigns and the expansion (Eye of the North) for ??15. Considering I must have spent >??100 on campaigns this is a very good deal. Even if you don't play through them all, it's worth it for the skills (especially in PvP).

It is there but if I do order it from play.com, it might take a while b4 I get it...I think I get all 3 from nc for like $40 (which is like ??20 I think) so I can be up and running tonight instead of waiting...thanks for the tip/help though...saving a buck is always good

I think I'ma get it tonight...got nothing else to play/do except GTL lol

shillo · Nov 03, 2010, 07:05 PM // 19:05

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Originally Posted by Norian

Yea, you can't just do the PvP character with the trial...

I ALWAYS PvE to max level so I learn my skills...also, if I'm forced to do PvE b/c there is some super sweet item or gear then I'm down

Thanks for the feedback...I might be joining GW soon...more feedback is appreciated!

You will find out that maxing level and gear takes less than 10 hours if you start in Factions or Nightfall. On the other hand, obtaining all the skills is something you *MUST* do for PvP, and it costs about 1M gold (or about the same in Balthazar faction, which is convertible to gold 1:1, so it's the same cost). However, you can choose to buy skill unlock packs in the game online shop; they're cheap and permanent, and if you're completely uninterested in PvE, you don't even need to buy PvE campaigns in that case - mind you, I would recommend against this as PvE is a good, safe learning environment for the game mechanics.

However, getting into the 'real' PvP, that is, HA and GvG, involves ferocious learning curve, stable guild to play with, and serious time investment.

tacotown · Nov 03, 2010, 08:25 PM // 20:25

as a pver i'd welcome you with open arms, however, since you mentioned you are a pvper, i think i ought to mention a couple other threads that seem relevant.

-gvg in crisis
-help for new and prospective pvpers

also if you don't want to pve, you should take into account that you should probably purchase the pvp skill packs to save a huge amount of time.

one last thing worth mentioning is the lack of minor rewards that gw1 pvp will earn you in gw2. the rewards are weighed heavily in favor of pvers

Norian · Nov 04, 2010, 12:47 AM // 00:47

Well, thank you all for your replies...I think I'ma go buy it right....NAO!!

Yea, I know about the pvp packs, but I think I got a while to GW2 so I'll work on my skills and stuff (seems like there is a TON of combinations to pick from)...also, if I can get some rewards from pve-ing for GW2 I'll grind 'em out...

C ya'll soon

Evil Eye · Nov 04, 2010, 02:27 AM // 02:27

no, you should not play guild wars

Norian · Nov 04, 2010, 01:35 PM // 13:35

So I bought it...yay! I told a buddy who had it and we jumped right into some 4v4 v npc...better than the pvpve you have to search for hours to find in Aion lol.

I'ma start a fresh toon from lvl 1 today... wish me luck!

ClaireSpiritcaller · Nov 04, 2010, 08:17 PM // 20:17

Call me if ou need any help.

Nov 03, 2010, 05:07 PM // 17:07	#1
Norian Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Nov 2010	Should I GW? I'm done with Aion...played for a year...I used to play War and WoW, each for a year as well... Now I'm looking for something to do until GW2...is GW for me? A little bit about me...I'm a PvP'er...that's all you need to know So, I DL the 10-day/8hour or however long trial...not bad graphically for a game that came out a while ago...anyways, running felt a little weird...felt like I was floating through the world lol. I made it to past-whatever it's called in Ascalon where they blow up the wall... Not sure if I can party with people or not yet...I logged off and then logged back on and found my NPC party was gone...I couldn't figure it out how to get them back...I think I need to pick up some "henchmen"? I'll look for that tab tonight... Anyways, still looking for the "PvP"...that quest with the NPC fighting was fun...hopefully there is more of that... So I guess my question is, with nothing out worthy to play...should I stick with this? Will GW keep my interest until GW2? When does the PvP come (hopefully soon)? Any tips? tricks? class? Late...

Nov 03, 2010, 05:21 PM // 17:21	#3
AlyaraSaykomora Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Portland,OR Guild: Enraged Dragons Profession: W/Mo	Okay... Uh, I'm a PvE'er... I personally love this game. I don't play PvP, like, at all. Mean people scare me :P lol. JK. Sorta. To play PvP in GW I suggest you play through the PvE part first to get the skills faster and easier... I guess to each their own though. I don't know what all you can do with a trial acct.. My friend had one and I couldn't give him stuff for armor or anything. I guess you could try playing a pvp character, you can pick a random build I think? There's Alliance Battling, it's like PvP lite, then there are GvG's (Guild vs Guild battles) and HA, and/or HoH(I have no idea if HA was HoH at one point or not, I have only done it once about 3 years ago. But you can get skills pretty quick and understand what the game is about.. It seems to me like a waste of money to just play PvP in a game that's both. Although, then again, quite honestly I don't really get the point or draw of PvP- I'm really not looking for a fight, if someone who likes PvP and isn't going to flip out at me for this could pm me with why they in particular like it, I might finally get it <_< ANYWAY. Henchmen. Sounds like you're playing PvE... Hit p when you are in town and there will be 3 tabs. The first one where people are trying to sell stuff and join groups, the 2nd for your heroes and the 3rd for Henchmen. You don't have Heroes, so click the henchmen tab. then just select them and add them to your party. When you are level 10 you can fight with other players in the pvp in Ascalon, assuming it isn't dead. There's also some in Yak's bend. I don't know much about the rest of it, I don't really PvP unless it's Alliance battling. I personally adore this game and think you should get it, but explore a little. Maybe go to the PvP section of this site and ask there. Last edited by AlyaraSaykomora; Nov 03, 2010 at 05:22 PM // 17:22.. Reason: forgot something

Nov 03, 2010, 05:19 PM // 17:19	#2
steel singer Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Jul 2006 Profession: Mo/	I've never played the trial, but you can make a lvl 20 pvp character. That character is only available in pvp arena's. In my opinion guild wars has still the best pvp, it's really a lot better than WoW/War/Aion(at least that's what I think). And you can make a pvp character and unlock perfect items by pvp'ing, so you never have to do uber boring item grind like in those others MMO's.

Nov 03, 2010, 05:39 PM // 17:39	#4
Norian Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Nov 2010	Yea, you can't just do the PvP character with the trial... I ALWAYS PvE to max level so I learn my skills...also, if I'm forced to do PvE b/c there is some super sweet item or gear then I'm down Thanks for the feedback...I might be joining GW soon...more feedback is appreciated!

Nov 03, 2010, 05:44 PM // 17:44	#5
Xman Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Sep 2010 Profession: A/	I'm gonna say buy it. I just bought about 5 months ago with a 2 month break because of summer. :P Got back into about 2 months ago and I'm having a blast. Best piece of advice I can give you is find a good guild. That alone will help you immensely.

Nov 03, 2010, 05:45 PM // 17:45	#6
HigherMinion Forge Runner Join Date: May 2008 Location: East Anglia, UK Guild: Order of [Thay] Profession: N/	Jumping straight into PvP after unwrapping the box really isn't advised. Unless you enjoy getting flamed

Nov 03, 2010, 05:47 PM // 17:47	#7
Cool Name Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Nov 2008 Guild: Shadowed Ones Profession: E/A	I discussed henchmen and a few other things here, which might be of interest. As for PvP, I would recommend you read this. And if you buy GW you should bookmark guild wiki. Finally, if you do buy it, look on play.com. Just earlier today I saw all 3 campaigns and the expansion (Eye of the North) for ??15. Considering I must have spent >??100 on campaigns this is a very good deal. Even if you don't play through them all, it's worth it for the skills (especially in PvP).

Nov 03, 2010, 08:25 PM // 20:25	#11
tacotown Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Oct 2005 Guild: SLVR Profession: E/	as a pver i'd welcome you with open arms, however, since you mentioned you are a pvper, i think i ought to mention a couple other threads that seem relevant. -gvg in crisis -help for new and prospective pvpers also if you don't want to pve, you should take into account that you should probably purchase the pvp skill packs to save a huge amount of time. one last thing worth mentioning is the lack of minor rewards that gw1 pvp will earn you in gw2. the rewards are weighed heavily in favor of pvers

Nov 04, 2010, 12:47 AM // 00:47	#12
Norian Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Nov 2010	Well, thank you all for your replies...I think I'ma go buy it right....NAO!! Yea, I know about the pvp packs, but I think I got a while to GW2 so I'll work on my skills and stuff (seems like there is a TON of combinations to pick from)...also, if I can get some rewards from pve-ing for GW2 I'll grind 'em out... C ya'll soon

Nov 04, 2010, 02:27 AM // 02:27	#13
Evil Eye Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Dec 2007 Profession: P/Me	no, you should not play guild wars

Nov 04, 2010, 01:35 PM // 13:35	#14
Norian Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Nov 2010	So I bought it...yay! I told a buddy who had it and we jumped right into some 4v4 v npc...better than the pvpve you have to search for hours to find in Aion lol. I'ma start a fresh toon from lvl 1 today... wish me luck!

Nov 04, 2010, 08:17 PM // 20:17	#15
ClaireSpiritcaller Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Houston, Texas Guild: Blade and Rose Profession: Rt/A	Call me if ou need any help.