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Quaker · Oct 20, 2010, 03:42 PM // 15:42

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Originally Posted by ATOJAR

2.) Ive heard the word "farm" or "farming" used quite alot what exactly is "farming"? What does it do?

Reading through most of this thread, I'm not sure if any one ever gave a good answer to this, so....

Farming is basically defined as doing a quest/mission/area/etc repeatedly merely to accumulate some particular items or gold. For example, killing lots of Kournans just to get Kournan Pendants for the Traveller.

Contrary to what some may say, farming is not necessarily a "solo" occupation. While it's obviously best usually to have as few people in the party as possible, to maximize your own drops, it is not required that it be done solo to count as farming. There is always a trade off between the number of players in the party and the ease and speed of doing the "farm" with more players. Particularly, if you are in the early stages of the game and have not acquired the skills and equipment to "solo" farm, then you will want to farm with a larger group.

For example, just yesterday, I did the Consulate Docks mission (3 times) with myself (SoS Rit), Dunkoro (mission requirement) and Livia (MM) to get the Kournan Pendants for the traveler. Actually, I did the first run without Livia, but it went much faster with her and I didn't need to pay as much attention. (So I could "drink & farm"

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ATOJAR · Oct 20, 2010, 08:29 PM // 20:29

Can i just say guys ...

Thank you all very much for your help, You have all made GW a much more enjoyable experience, Instead of me spending time looking up my questions you have all answered them & fast .... Even easily enough for a noob like me to understand lol, This means ive been able to play GW and enjoy it for the great game it is instead of feeling lost ... Thank you all.

Oh another thing lol

I have a large pulsating sheild on my map called Fort Ranik, What is this? Whats it for? Is it part of the Primary quest?

Iceblue · Oct 20, 2010, 08:39 PM // 20:39

Its a mission and yes it's part of the primary quests. In each campaign they have different symbols denoting missions. In prophecies it's a shield.

MisterB · Oct 20, 2010, 09:20 PM // 21:20

Missions you have not completed will flash or pulse on your map.

ATOJAR · Oct 22, 2010, 10:45 AM // 10:45

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Originally Posted by Iceblue

Its a mission and yes it's part of the primary quests. In each campaign they have different symbols denoting missions. In prophecies it's a shield.

How come it dont show in my quest log? The only primary quest i have is "Defend the wall"?

**Marty Silverblade** · Oct 22, 2010, 10:59 AM // 10:59

Missions are not quests and do not appear in the quest log. I'll save myself the effort of typing this out myself...

http://guildwars.wikia.com/wiki/Cooperative_Mission
http://guildwars.wikia.com/wiki/Prim...#Primary_Quest

Note: If you haven't completed Defend the Wall, that means you haven't done the 'The Great Northern Wall' mission yet. This is the first one, and Fort Ranik is the second. Do them in the right order.

ATOJAR · Oct 22, 2010, 01:45 PM // 13:45

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Originally Posted by Marty Silverblade

Note: If you haven't completed Defend the Wall, that means you haven't done the 'The Great Northern Wall' mission yet. This is the first one, and Fort Ranik is the second. Do them in the right order.

1. Ill it make any difference if i dont do them in order?

2. How do i get new pets? I mean i have a cat/stalker pet atm.... When i try to charm a different animal it says i already havea pet! ... How do i get different pets?

Dzjudz · Oct 22, 2010, 02:02 PM // 14:02

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Originally Posted by ATOJAR

1. Ill it make any difference if i dont do them in order?

2. How do i get new pets? I mean i have a cat/stalker pet atm.... When i try to charm a different animal it says i already havea pet! ... How do i get different pets?

1. It will make a difference only to your understanding of the storyline.

2. You need to release your current pet to a pet tamer first. There are several pet tamers in the game. One is just outside of Ascalon City. Note that you can't get back the pet you release.

There is also something called the Zaishen Menagerie on the PvP islands (that you cannot yet reach on your character) where you can unlock pets at certain levels by showing your pet to them before you release it. Then you can get a new one from them at the levels you unlocked instead of charming a low level one in the wild.

ATOJAR · Oct 22, 2010, 07:53 PM // 19:53

Thanks.

Well ive manages to salvage me a bow grip ...

ATOJAR · Oct 23, 2010, 10:55 AM // 10:55

Ok ive finally managed to salvage a bowstring, (Icy Bowstring) ... It ont attach to my bow! ... I double click the bowstring then point to my bow but the curser icon just stays as the red circle with the line throug!.

Any ideas why?

*Darcy* · Oct 23, 2010, 11:01 AM // 11:01

Which bow? If you are using a bonus weapon, then you cannot modify them. Also, many collector weapons cannot be modified.

Dzjudz · Oct 23, 2010, 11:44 AM // 11:44

The Nevermore Flatbow can't really be modded (you can only add a bow grip, which you can't salvage back from it).

ATOJAR · Oct 23, 2010, 11:48 AM // 11:48

Ahh right, I have a grip on .... Suppose i should sell this bow string then.

ATOJAR · Oct 23, 2010, 01:43 PM // 13:43

I keep reading/seeing stuff about a "stance" ... Whats all that about?

Quaker · Oct 23, 2010, 02:11 PM // 14:11

A stance is just a type of skill - like hexes, enchantments, shouts, stances, etc.

ATOJAR · Oct 23, 2010, 05:56 PM // 17:56

Thank you.

So what about mini pets? How are those acquired?

Also as im a Ranger/Elimentist my primary weapon of choice is my Bow ... But this is the only weapon i use ... Its the only weapon i have/keep, I have only my bow binded to my four weapon sets slots.

Would it be a good idea to keep say a axe/hammer for melee attacks or just stick with the bow 24/7?

MisterB · Oct 23, 2010, 06:42 PM // 18:42

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Originally Posted by ATOJAR

Thank you.

So what about mini pets? How are those acquired?

http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Mini#Acquisition

You can also buy them from other players.

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Also as im a Ranger/Elimentist my primary weapon of choice is my Bow ... But this is the only weapon i use ... Its the only weapon i have/keep, I have only my bow binded to my four weapon sets slots.

Would it be a good idea to keep say a axe/hammer for melee attacks or just stick with the bow 24/7?

Stick with your bow until you are able to change secondaries. You may use Expertise as a R/W to decrease the cost of energy based warrior skills if you want to play melee with those weapons. You won't be very effective using those weapons without investing attribute points, so you'll want to change your secondary class.

You can also use one-handed weapons to take advantage of different mods on alternate weapon slots, but that's somewhat advanced. Sword/axe/spear and shield are useful for running, farming, trapping, and a few other things.

Xiaquin · Oct 23, 2010, 06:42 PM // 18:42

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Originally Posted by ATOJAR

So what about mini pets? How are those acquired?

You can purchase from other players, and your characters will receive them as birthday presents when the years go by. Be aware most players dedicate theirs in the Hall of Monuments; those that are dedicated will be cheap to buy, you wouldn't be able to contribute them to your own Hall, which is the vehicle for rewarding players in the upcoming game sequel.

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Originally Posted by ATOJAR

Would it be a good idea to keep say a axe/hammer for melee attacks or just stick with the bow 24/7?

The only effective way to use a weapon not of your native profession is through other powerful skills from a respective secondary profession, as well as special skills acquired only through the EoTN expansion quests which can greatly buff damage dealt.

In other words, stick to the bow. I've never felt a need to melee.

Annnd ninja'd.

ATOJAR · Oct 24, 2010, 12:20 PM // 12:20

Thanks for your reply.

Ok so ive made it to lions arch, Theres a whole load of people here! .. Is lions arch like a main city or something?

Also just a quick question, when i hover my mouse pointer over somebodys character theres a box that pops up .... The top part is there name and underneath the line im guessing thats there guild name? but theres a number in brackets whats this number?

But for some people a box dont pop up, Just there name and [BFG] for example?

Could somebody please explain this?

Dzjudz · Oct 24, 2010, 12:47 PM // 12:47

The box can look like this

Bla Bla [ABCD]
Survivor (1)

The first line is their name and guild tag. If they are not in a guild then obviously it won't show a guild tag.

The second line is the title they are displaying and between brackets the rank of that title. You can display titles when they reach certain levels by checking one in your H ('Hero') menu at the Titles tab. You will probably already see some title progression there but likely none that you can display yet. For example, you will see progress on the Tyria (= Prophecies) Cartography title. You can display this particular title from rank 1 onward, which is at 60% exploration.

Oct 22, 2010, 10:59 AM // 10:59	#86
Marty Silverblade Administrator Join Date: Jun 2006	Missions are not quests and do not appear in the quest log. I'll save myself the effort of typing this out myself... http://guildwars.wikia.com/wiki/Cooperative_Mission http://guildwars.wikia.com/wiki/Prim...#Primary_Quest Note: If you haven't completed Defend the Wall, that means you haven't done the 'The Great Northern Wall' mission yet. This is the first one, and Fort Ranik is the second. Do them in the right order. __________________

Oct 24, 2010, 12:47 PM // 12:47	#100
Dzjudz Furnace Stoker Join Date: Jun 2005 Guild: gwpvx.com/user:dzjudz	The box can look like this Bla Bla [ABCD] Survivor (1) The first line is their name and guild tag. If they are not in a guild then obviously it won't show a guild tag. The second line is the title they are displaying and between brackets the rank of that title. You can display titles when they reach certain levels by checking one in your H ('Hero') menu at the Titles tab. You will probably already see some title progression there but likely none that you can display yet. For example, you will see progress on the Tyria (= Prophecies) Cartography title. You can display this particular title from rank 1 onward, which is at 60% exploration. Last edited by Dzjudz; Oct 24, 2010 at 12:50 PM // 12:50..

Oct 20, 2010, 08:29 PM // 20:29	#82
ATOJAR Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Middlesbrough, England Profession: R/E	Can i just say guys ... Thank you all very much for your help, You have all made GW a much more enjoyable experience, Instead of me spending time looking up my questions you have all answered them & fast .... Even easily enough for a noob like me to understand lol, This means ive been able to play GW and enjoy it for the great game it is instead of feeling lost ... Thank you all. Oh another thing lol I have a large pulsating sheild on my map called Fort Ranik, What is this? Whats it for? Is it part of the Primary quest?

Oct 20, 2010, 08:39 PM // 20:39	#83
Iceblue Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jun 2010 Profession: W/	Its a mission and yes it's part of the primary quests. In each campaign they have different symbols denoting missions. In prophecies it's a shield.

Oct 20, 2010, 09:20 PM // 21:20	#84
MisterB Furnace Stoker Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Planet Earth, Sol system, Milky Way galaxy Guild: [ban] Profession: W/	Missions you have not completed will flash or pulse on your map.

Oct 22, 2010, 07:53 PM // 19:53	#89
ATOJAR Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Middlesbrough, England Profession: R/E	Thanks. Well ive manages to salvage me a bow grip ...

Oct 23, 2010, 10:55 AM // 10:55	#90
ATOJAR Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Middlesbrough, England Profession: R/E	Ok ive finally managed to salvage a bowstring, (Icy Bowstring) ... It ont attach to my bow! ... I double click the bowstring then point to my bow but the curser icon just stays as the red circle with the line throug!. Any ideas why?

Oct 23, 2010, 11:01 AM // 11:01	#91
Darcy Never Too Old Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rhode Island where there are no GW contests Guild: Order of First Profession: W/R	Which bow? If you are using a bonus weapon, then you cannot modify them. Also, many collector weapons cannot be modified.

Oct 23, 2010, 11:44 AM // 11:44	#92
Dzjudz Furnace Stoker Join Date: Jun 2005 Guild: gwpvx.com/user:dzjudz	The Nevermore Flatbow can't really be modded (you can only add a bow grip, which you can't salvage back from it).

Oct 23, 2010, 11:48 AM // 11:48	#93
ATOJAR Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Middlesbrough, England Profession: R/E	Ahh right, I have a grip on .... Suppose i should sell this bow string then.

Oct 23, 2010, 01:43 PM // 13:43	#94
ATOJAR Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Middlesbrough, England Profession: R/E	I keep reading/seeing stuff about a "stance" ... Whats all that about?

Oct 23, 2010, 02:11 PM // 14:11	#95
Quaker Hell's Protector Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Canada Guild: Brothers Disgruntled	A stance is just a type of skill - like hexes, enchantments, shouts, stances, etc.

Oct 23, 2010, 05:56 PM // 17:56	#96
ATOJAR Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Middlesbrough, England Profession: R/E	Thank you. So what about mini pets? How are those acquired? Also as im a Ranger/Elimentist my primary weapon of choice is my Bow ... But this is the only weapon i use ... Its the only weapon i have/keep, I have only my bow binded to my four weapon sets slots. Would it be a good idea to keep say a axe/hammer for melee attacks or just stick with the bow 24/7?

Oct 24, 2010, 12:20 PM // 12:20	#99
ATOJAR Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Middlesbrough, England Profession: R/E	Thanks for your reply. Ok so ive made it to lions arch, Theres a whole load of people here! .. Is lions arch like a main city or something? Also just a quick question, when i hover my mouse pointer over somebodys character theres a box that pops up .... The top part is there name and underneath the line im guessing thats there guild name? but theres a number in brackets whats this number? But for some people a box dont pop up, Just there name and [BFG] for example? Could somebody please explain this?