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Gnats3 · Sep 14, 2009, 09:14 PM // 21:14

Missions are like primary quests, only the location is typically specifically meant for that mission, with the objectives built in. They are more relevant to the story than most normal quests and often have cutscenes and such. Just try it; after you do a few you will get to understand the difference.

Eskimoz · Sep 14, 2009, 11:51 PM // 23:51

If you die in a mission you have start over from the beginning as well.

ATOJAR · Sep 15, 2009, 06:40 AM // 06:40

Well i after running around for almost 3 hours with no joy i finally lost my patients and started over! .... The good news is i was only lvl 7, I understand the game alot more this time round so may lvl quicker & easier.

A couple of things you guys could help we with is i have some items in my inventory that say "use salvage kits to produce crafting materials & upgrade components" ... Whats this about? .... Also with this new character i have typed /bonus into the chat box & i didn't get the bonus weapons! ... only the fire imp! ..How come?

Rolandl · Sep 15, 2009, 06:55 AM // 06:55

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Originally Posted by ATOJAR

A couple of things you guys could help we with is i have some items in my inventory that say "use salvage kits to produce crafting materials & upgrade components" ... Whats this about? ....

All stuff that you pick up can be salvaged for materials. These materials can be used to make armour/weapons and other items when you visit NPC (armor) (weapon) in exchange for the materials and gold.

http://guildwars.wikia.com/wiki/Crafting_material

The upgrade components are mods or inscription on the weapons which you can put on other weapons

This is the links to them:
http://guildwars.wikia.com/wiki/Weapon_upgrade
http://guildwars.wikia.com/wiki/Inscription
http://guildwars.wikia.com/wiki/Weapon_modifier

Wiki is an extremely useful source of information:

http://guildwars.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page
It explains about the game mechanics and modifiers as well as hints and maps for missions and quests.

ATOJAR · Sep 15, 2009, 06:43 PM // 18:43

Guys how would i get rid of a pet? Say i wanted a different pet?

Also in a Warrior/Ranger good 1st & 2nd professions?

Dzjudz · Sep 15, 2009, 06:51 PM // 18:51

Getting rid of your pet. Really, searching things on wiki is very very easy. Most of your questions are readily answered there.

Any profession is a good 1st profession. Check the wiki page for any profession to see tips on secondary professions for them. Like secondary professions for a warrior or choice of secondary professions for a warrior.

Maybe you should spend a little time getting familiar with the wikis.

ATOJAR · Sep 16, 2009, 09:47 AM // 09:47

Man im so glad i restarted with a new char, Ive ignored the primary quests & just been doing the secondary quests for NPC's, Ive been doing alot of exploring and found Towns, outposts & areas i didnt even know existed & by reading Guild Wars Wiki theses still a hell of alot more to explore before i leave here(Ascalon) .... Really enjoying the game so far & i just got a mate to try the free trial so been doing some questing with him on teamspeak that makes the game even more fun.

I havent bothered with stuff like crafting, salvaging side of things yet!

Kendil · Sep 16, 2009, 01:49 PM // 13:49

Honestly, there isn't much crafting in GW, just salvage stuff you want materials from (not recomended in the start as those items gives very little materials) and merch the rest.

So the thing in GW to have fun with is to battle and enjoy the story etc. Have fun m8

ATOJAR · Jan 07, 2010, 04:48 PM // 16:48

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Originally Posted by paddymew

A Ranger/Elementalist with Conjure Lightning can be really good, since you can get a bow early in the game that causes Lightning Damage (which triggers the Conjure Lightning skill).
You can then remove the modification from the bow that causes it to deal lightning damage, and then add it to another bow, when you get a better one.

I know ive dragged this thread up form a long time ago, Had some personal issues so had to stop playing ... Im finaly back.

How would i go about adding skills to weapons? and moving the skill to a different bow (Conjure Lightning skill for example)

Dzjudz · Jan 07, 2010, 05:43 PM // 17:43

You don't 'add skills to weapons'. You use skills with the right weapons.

For example: Conjure Lighting.

This skill makes you do extra damage if you use a weapon that does lightning damage.

If you use a bow, you can add a shocking bowstring to it. This will change the damage the bow does to lightning damage. If you then use Conjure Lightning, you will do extra damage with that bow.

ATOJAR · Jan 07, 2010, 06:05 PM // 18:05

But i dont have "Conjure Lighting" .. I have "Fire storm"?

MisterB · Jan 07, 2010, 06:31 PM // 18:31

If you don't have a skill equipped, you can't use it. In PvE, you learn skills from skill trainers, quests, or tomes if the skill is unlocked.

http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Conjure_Lightning

Look under acquisition to find where to get the skill. If you type /wiki XXXX in chat, where "XXXX" is a search term, then the game will open a web page on the wiki and search that term for you. There is a lot of information on the wiki; it's a great tool for beginners.

Quaker · Jan 07, 2010, 08:39 PM // 20:39

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Originally Posted by ATOJAR

But i dont have "Conjure Lighting" .. I have "Fire storm"?

Fire Storm is a skill. The Conjure spells only affect the damage from your weapon. For Fire damage you would use "Conjure Flame" with a Fiery weapon mod.

Solar AUS · Jan 07, 2010, 09:52 PM // 21:52

** edited **
just noticed how old the org post was ;-))

Have fun.

*Darcy* · Jan 08, 2010, 02:16 PM // 14:16

The removable buffs on weapons are called "mods'. They can only be obtained by identifying a colored weapon to see the mod and then you remove one by using an Expert Salvage Kit. This most likely will destroy the weapon. (You have to get title ranks to increase chance of not destroying weapon, so will be much later in game for that.)

Nechrond · Jan 08, 2010, 03:27 PM // 15:27

Some important tips for a new player:
-Some towns have a mission. You'll find the "Enter Mission" button in the bottom-right corner of the screen, unless you've changed your settings. If you can't get a primary quest, you'll probably have to do a mission to advance.
-Talk to collectors! It's often easy to find the collectables they want, and they offer quite good weapons and armor in return.
-Never EVER accept a run anywhere. Playing the game is very fun and rewarding, why would you want to skip a major part of it?
-Don't accept too much help either, don't even accept too much advice. Figuring things out for yourself is more fun.
-About the only items of value you can find in the early game are black and white dye. Just store the crafting materials and merchant the rest.

ATOJAR · Jan 09, 2010, 05:18 PM // 17:18

Right at the moment im lvl 8, I still have the starting bow you get with GOTY edition(poisonous nevermore flatbow) .... How do i go about getting better weapons?

My armour, Ive manages to go about salvaging & crafting some aromour leather armour:40., Ho do i go about getting better armour? This is all the armour vendor had to offer!

Cheers.

Quaker · Jan 09, 2010, 05:37 PM // 17:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by ATOJAR

Right at the moment im lvl 8, I still have the starting bow you get with GOTY edition(poisonous nevermore flatbow) .... How do i go about getting better weapons?

The Nevermore Flatbow is not a "starter" weapon - it's a "/bonus" weapon. If I recall, it's max damage, requires 9, which is as good as it gets. The only thing you need to do to that bow would be to add a bow grip of your choice. Note though, that you can't remove any mods you put on a bonus weapon.

If you don't have 9 points in Marksmanship, btw, the Nevermore will "act" like a starter bow.

At any rate, "better" weapons would normally be gotten as drops, or out of chests, or from [weapons] crafters, or collectors. However, at the point in the game where you probably are as a level8, those sources would all have less-than-max weapons. As far as Flatbows are concerned, you won't find a "better" one - just a "different" one.

As far as armor goes, check in every town you visit to see if there's aa [armor] crafter with better armor and/or check wiki for the location of crafters and collectors. Also, check what the max armor level is for your class - once you get to max, it's all just cosmetic after that.

ATOJAR · Oct 17, 2010, 05:41 AM // 05:41

Hey back again.

I havent played in a while(had some real life issues) ... Forgot my login details & couldnt remember any chars i had on my account, I couldent be bothered messing around with customer support so i created a new account bought the GW trilogy & Eye of the North expantion ...

Anyway back where i left off ..... So i started a new char, Got him to lvl 9 so far .... So your saying The Nevermore Flatbow is as good as it gets as long as i get my Marksmanship to lvl 9?

Ok what about my clothing/armour ... Im lvl 9 again and still have the exact same clothes on as i did when i was lvl 1! .... Should i have better clothes by now?

*Darcy* · Oct 17, 2010, 10:52 AM // 10:52

Hello again. If you are still in pre-searing (nice pretty Ascalon), you get slightly better armor through collectors who will trade you for certain drops. Each collector has only one armor piece.
http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/List_...earing_Ascalon

If you have gone through the Academy and continued the campaign then, as Quaker said, look for NPCs with (Armor) after their name. If you see more than one, check all out as they will have different offerings. http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Armor

Jan 07, 2010, 09:52 PM // 21:52	#54
Solar AUS Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Oct 2009 Profession: E/A	edited just noticed how old the org post was ;-)) Have fun. Last edited by Solar AUS; Jan 07, 2010 at 11:58 PM // 23:58..

Jan 08, 2010, 02:16 PM // 14:16	#55
Darcy Never Too Old Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rhode Island where there are no GW contests Guild: Order of First Profession: W/R	The removable buffs on weapons are called "mods'. They can only be obtained by identifying a colored weapon to see the mod and then you remove one by using an Expert Salvage Kit. This most likely will destroy the weapon. (You have to get title ranks to increase chance of not destroying weapon, so will be much later in game for that.) __________________ That's me, the old stick-in-the-mud non-fun moderator. (and non-understanding, also)

Oct 17, 2010, 10:52 AM // 10:52	#60
Darcy Never Too Old Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rhode Island where there are no GW contests Guild: Order of First Profession: W/R	Hello again. If you are still in pre-searing (nice pretty Ascalon), you get slightly better armor through collectors who will trade you for certain drops. Each collector has only one armor piece. http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/List_...earing_Ascalon If you have gone through the Academy and continued the campaign then, as Quaker said, look for NPCs with (Armor) after their name. If you see more than one, check all out as they will have different offerings. http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Armor __________________ That's me, the old stick-in-the-mud non-fun moderator. (and non-understanding, also)

Sep 14, 2009, 09:14 PM // 21:14	#41
Gnats3 Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Pennsylvania	Missions are like primary quests, only the location is typically specifically meant for that mission, with the objectives built in. They are more relevant to the story than most normal quests and often have cutscenes and such. Just try it; after you do a few you will get to understand the difference.

Sep 14, 2009, 11:51 PM // 23:51	#42
Eskimoz Academy Page Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: My house Profession: W/	If you die in a mission you have start over from the beginning as well.

Sep 15, 2009, 06:40 AM // 06:40	#43
ATOJAR Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Middlesbrough, England Profession: R/E	Well i after running around for almost 3 hours with no joy i finally lost my patients and started over! .... The good news is i was only lvl 7, I understand the game alot more this time round so may lvl quicker & easier. A couple of things you guys could help we with is i have some items in my inventory that say "use salvage kits to produce crafting materials & upgrade components" ... Whats this about? .... Also with this new character i have typed /bonus into the chat box & i didn't get the bonus weapons! ... only the fire imp! ..How come?

Sep 15, 2009, 06:43 PM // 18:43	#45
ATOJAR Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Middlesbrough, England Profession: R/E	Guys how would i get rid of a pet? Say i wanted a different pet? Also in a Warrior/Ranger good 1st & 2nd professions?

Sep 15, 2009, 06:51 PM // 18:51	#46
Dzjudz Furnace Stoker Join Date: Jun 2005 Guild: gwpvx.com/user:dzjudz	Getting rid of your pet. Really, searching things on wiki is very very easy. Most of your questions are readily answered there. Any profession is a good 1st profession. Check the wiki page for any profession to see tips on secondary professions for them. Like secondary professions for a warrior or choice of secondary professions for a warrior. Maybe you should spend a little time getting familiar with the wikis.

Sep 16, 2009, 09:47 AM // 09:47	#47
ATOJAR Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Middlesbrough, England Profession: R/E	Man im so glad i restarted with a new char, Ive ignored the primary quests & just been doing the secondary quests for NPC's, Ive been doing alot of exploring and found Towns, outposts & areas i didnt even know existed & by reading Guild Wars Wiki theses still a hell of alot more to explore before i leave here(Ascalon) .... Really enjoying the game so far & i just got a mate to try the free trial so been doing some questing with him on teamspeak that makes the game even more fun. I havent bothered with stuff like crafting, salvaging side of things yet!

Sep 16, 2009, 01:49 PM // 13:49	#48
Kendil Krytan Explorer Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sweden	Honestly, there isn't much crafting in GW, just salvage stuff you want materials from (not recomended in the start as those items gives very little materials) and merch the rest. So the thing in GW to have fun with is to battle and enjoy the story etc. Have fun m8

Jan 07, 2010, 05:43 PM // 17:43	#50
Dzjudz Furnace Stoker Join Date: Jun 2005 Guild: gwpvx.com/user:dzjudz	You don't 'add skills to weapons'. You use skills with the right weapons. For example: Conjure Lighting. This skill makes you do extra damage if you use a weapon that does lightning damage. If you use a bow, you can add a shocking bowstring to it. This will change the damage the bow does to lightning damage. If you then use Conjure Lightning, you will do extra damage with that bow.

Jan 07, 2010, 06:05 PM // 18:05	#51
ATOJAR Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Middlesbrough, England Profession: R/E	But i dont have "Conjure Lighting" .. I have "Fire storm"?

Jan 07, 2010, 06:31 PM // 18:31	#52
MisterB Furnace Stoker Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Planet Earth, Sol system, Milky Way galaxy Guild: [ban] Profession: W/	If you don't have a skill equipped, you can't use it. In PvE, you learn skills from skill trainers, quests, or tomes if the skill is unlocked. http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Conjure_Lightning Look under acquisition to find where to get the skill. If you type /wiki XXXX in chat, where "XXXX" is a search term, then the game will open a web page on the wiki and search that term for you. There is a lot of information on the wiki; it's a great tool for beginners.

Jan 08, 2010, 03:27 PM // 15:27	#56
Nechrond Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Netherlands Guild: Utrecht Usurpators Profession: D/	Some important tips for a new player: -Some towns have a mission. You'll find the "Enter Mission" button in the bottom-right corner of the screen, unless you've changed your settings. If you can't get a primary quest, you'll probably have to do a mission to advance. -Talk to collectors! It's often easy to find the collectables they want, and they offer quite good weapons and armor in return. -Never EVER accept a run anywhere. Playing the game is very fun and rewarding, why would you want to skip a major part of it? -Don't accept too much help either, don't even accept too much advice. Figuring things out for yourself is more fun. -About the only items of value you can find in the early game are black and white dye. Just store the crafting materials and merchant the rest.

Jan 09, 2010, 05:18 PM // 17:18	#57
ATOJAR Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Middlesbrough, England Profession: R/E	Right at the moment im lvl 8, I still have the starting bow you get with GOTY edition(poisonous nevermore flatbow) .... How do i go about getting better weapons? My armour, Ive manages to go about salvaging & crafting some aromour leather armour:40., Ho do i go about getting better armour? This is all the armour vendor had to offer! Cheers.

Oct 17, 2010, 05:41 AM // 05:41	#59
ATOJAR Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Middlesbrough, England Profession: R/E	Hey back again. I havent played in a while(had some real life issues) ... Forgot my login details & couldnt remember any chars i had on my account, I couldent be bothered messing around with customer support so i created a new account bought the GW trilogy & Eye of the North expantion ... Anyway back where i left off ..... So i started a new char, Got him to lvl 9 so far .... So your saying The Nevermore Flatbow is as good as it gets as long as i get my Marksmanship to lvl 9? Ok what about my clothing/armour ... Im lvl 9 again and still have the exact same clothes on as i did when i was lvl 1! .... Should i have better clothes by now?