Whats the point in PVP? - Guild Wars Forums

Hurricane jr · Aug 17, 2010, 07:17 PM // 19:17

ok so i know you get titles but is it like a dungeon where if you win HA you get a chest or is it just for fun?

Gabriel of Ravn · Aug 17, 2010, 07:31 PM // 19:31

For RA just another title.
GvG chance of a permanent gold trim on your cape if you win the monthly automated tournament plus tournament reward points. Also another title.
For HA there is always the victory chest which can drop very good items. Also just another title to grind out.
Codex Arena just another PvP title to grind.

Swahnee · Aug 17, 2010, 08:02 PM // 20:02

Play for fun...

Artisan Archer · Aug 17, 2010, 08:09 PM // 20:09

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Originally Posted by Swahnee

Play for fun...

Play to win.

Winstar · Aug 17, 2010, 08:09 PM // 20:09

To crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentation of the women.

Essence Snow · Aug 17, 2010, 08:26 PM // 20:26

Tbh...idk really, the cons outwiegh the pros by such, that it's not worth it imo.

scythefromunder · Aug 17, 2010, 08:48 PM // 20:48

Some people enjoy the challenge of working with others to defeat other players instead of NPCs. That's my thought on why people PvP.

Winstar · Aug 17, 2010, 09:19 PM // 21:19

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Originally Posted by Essence Snow

Tbh...idk really, the cons outwiegh the pros by such, that it's not worth it imo.

What are the cons for you? Just curious.

To answer the question, as mentioned, there are a variety of rewards for PvP. They all give you Balth faction which can be turned into Z-Keys which can be sold or traded. They all give titles of some kind, some give emotes and GvG gives capes and reward points (more keys...).

BUT, this all more or less misses the point. For anyone who likes competitive gaming (be it MTG, Starcraft, TF2, HON, DOTA, whatever) or sport the point is probably not these rewards. The point is the competition itself, the teamwork, coordination, and high challenge level. When I still played the game somewhat seriously, PvP (GvG in particular) was easily the most fun to be had in the game. If you enjoy competitive play and high challenge level, then you should try getting into it (though I don't know how easy that is at this point or what the state of the game is in terms of player base). If you don't like competition, then its probably not for you.

rkubik · Aug 17, 2010, 10:20 PM // 22:20

I only play for the balth faction for Zkeys and luxon or Kurzick points. I rarely play any other PVP as my personal experience has not been very good.

sonofthort · Aug 17, 2010, 10:22 PM // 22:22

There's something about competing with real people that PvE just can't bring. It's alot of fun tbh, and there are some in game rewards like others have pointed out.

Apple · Aug 17, 2010, 10:25 PM // 22:25

People play pvp so they can be best at the guild wars.

Xx Droid xX · Aug 17, 2010, 11:57 PM // 23:57

To make the other people feel like they are idiots and terrible at life, something along those lines

Shadowhaze · Aug 18, 2010, 12:05 AM // 00:05

Supposedly it's for fun, but some people take it way too seriously.

But yes, if you manage to beat enough, you'll get a chest that can drop some pricey things.

For more on it, check here.

shillo · Aug 18, 2010, 12:15 AM // 00:15

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Originally Posted by Winstar

To crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentation of the women.

Also: to get a free lesson in Russian insults.

Guildies have a talent for coming up with *seriously* twisted GvG builds.

Premium Unleaded · Aug 18, 2010, 12:26 AM // 00:26

Well, GvG used to be for money...

Ghandi Andy · Aug 18, 2010, 12:38 AM // 00:38

Well the whole objective of a game is supposedly fun, so im going with that

*lemming* · Aug 18, 2010, 01:08 AM // 01:08

The point is to win.

Essence Snow · Aug 18, 2010, 04:42 AM // 04:42

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Originally Posted by Winstar

What are the cons for you? Just curious.

~Long wait times (whether it be fa, jq, ha, etc)

~General additude of the PvP Community (not saying everyone, but it's almost a definate that you'll run into it every match)

~Ping interference (ping plays a big part, whether one can play PvP effectively)

~Stale maps (pretty sure everyone knows what I mean)

~Too gimmicky (most times you can tell what other ppl are running b4 engaging them)

Franksalot · Aug 18, 2010, 09:10 AM // 09:10

TBH i've never really gotten the point of PvP, at least not just PvP its alright now and then but i know people who just sit in RA all day... just seems like more grind to me. I much prefer PvE far more to do, far more variation and less "Not so agreeable people" to deal with most of the time.

pinkeyflower · Aug 18, 2010, 09:33 AM // 09:33

Play to win and have the satisfaction of knowing that you're better than other players instead of repeatedly killing the same gimped-up AI.

Aug 17, 2010, 07:17 PM // 19:17	#1
Hurricane jr Academy Page Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: UK For The Win Guild: bond Profession: R/Mo	Whats the point in PVP? ok so i know you get titles but is it like a dungeon where if you win HA you get a chest or is it just for fun?

Aug 18, 2010, 01:08 AM // 01:08	#17
lemming The Hotshot Join Date: May 2006 Location: Honolulu Guild: International District [id???]	The point is to win. __________________ Interested in GvG? Want to watch some high-level PvP? Check out some streams and recordings!

Aug 17, 2010, 07:31 PM // 19:31	#2
Gabriel of Ravn Desert Nomad Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Virginia Guild: None, retired to GW2. Profession: W/A	For RA just another title. GvG chance of a permanent gold trim on your cape if you win the monthly automated tournament plus tournament reward points. Also another title. For HA there is always the victory chest which can drop very good items. Also just another title to grind out. Codex Arena just another PvP title to grind.

Aug 17, 2010, 08:02 PM // 20:02	#3
Swahnee Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Italy Profession: Mo/	Play for fun...

Aug 17, 2010, 08:09 PM // 20:09	#5
Winstar Jungle Guide Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: London	To crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentation of the women.

Aug 17, 2010, 08:26 PM // 20:26	#6
Essence Snow Unbridled Enthusiasm! Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: EST Guild: DPR	Tbh...idk really, the cons outwiegh the pros by such, that it's not worth it imo.

Aug 17, 2010, 08:48 PM // 20:48	#7
scythefromunder Desert Nomad Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: CA Guild: Tears Of The Ascended [ToA]	Some people enjoy the challenge of working with others to defeat other players instead of NPCs. That's my thought on why people PvP.

Aug 17, 2010, 10:20 PM // 22:20	#9
rkubik Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Jul 2006	I only play for the balth faction for Zkeys and luxon or Kurzick points. I rarely play any other PVP as my personal experience has not been very good.

Aug 17, 2010, 10:22 PM // 22:22	#10
sonofthort Krytan Explorer Join Date: Mar 2006 Guild: The Legends Of Melee [SSBM] Profession: Mo/	There's something about competing with real people that PvE just can't bring. It's alot of fun tbh, and there are some in game rewards like others have pointed out.

Aug 17, 2010, 10:25 PM // 22:25	#11
Apple Desert Nomad Join Date: Dec 2005 Profession: N/Mo	People play pvp so they can be best at the guild wars.

Aug 17, 2010, 11:57 PM // 23:57	#12
Xx Droid xX Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Guild: [DRKN] Profession: Mo/	To make the other people feel like they are idiots and terrible at life, something along those lines

Aug 18, 2010, 12:05 AM // 00:05	#13
Shadowhaze Nothing, tra la la? Join Date: Oct 2007	Supposedly it's for fun, but some people take it way too seriously. But yes, if you manage to beat enough, you'll get a chest that can drop some pricey things. For more on it, check here.

Aug 18, 2010, 12:26 AM // 00:26	#15
Premium Unleaded Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Aug 2005	Well, GvG used to be for money...

Aug 18, 2010, 12:38 AM // 00:38	#16
Ghandi Andy Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Dec 2009 Profession: P/W	Well the whole objective of a game is supposedly fun, so im going with that

Aug 18, 2010, 09:10 AM // 09:10	#19
Franksalot Academy Page Join Date: May 2009 Guild: CROW Profession: D/	TBH i've never really gotten the point of PvP, at least not just PvP its alright now and then but i know people who just sit in RA all day... just seems like more grind to me. I much prefer PvE far more to do, far more variation and less "Not so agreeable people" to deal with most of the time.

Aug 18, 2010, 09:33 AM // 09:33	#20
pinkeyflower Krytan Explorer Join Date: Jan 2010	Play to win and have the satisfaction of knowing that you're better than other players instead of repeatedly killing the same gimped-up AI.