Thinking about buying - Guild Wars Forums

GregOrly · May 08, 2010, 07:02 PM // 19:02

I've been thinking about picking this up (trying to get into a new MMO for summer), but I'm not sure if it is worthwhile.

While I'm not doubting that it is a good game, I know that Guild Wars 2 comes out within a year... so is it too late to start playing Guild Wars now?

Or if I do pick it up, will there be any benefit for when I get GW2?

Kosar The Cruel · May 08, 2010, 07:07 PM // 19:07

GW2 within a year? Where'd you hear that?
But, No it's not to late to start playing GW. Why, It's never to late.
Yes, You will benefit in a way (yet to be announced how you will be benefited though) by putting weapons/miniatures/armor sets/titles/heroes in your Hall of Monuments.

*Darcy* · May 08, 2010, 07:09 PM // 19:09

If you purchase at least one campaign and the Eye of the North expansion, you will have a Hall of Monuments in which to record certain weapons and armor, heroes, minipets and titles. These will give some type of benefit in GW2 although more in the line of e-peen than game-changing. Meanwhile, you will be playing a great game that is completely different than GW2 will be. There is no reason not to continue playing it even after the second one is released.

Cuilan · May 08, 2010, 07:10 PM // 19:10

Guild Wars and Guild Wars 2 are different games. So it's never too late.

Xsiriss · May 08, 2010, 08:16 PM // 20:16

I'd only recommend you buying it if you've got [online] RPG experience, and maybe want a different take on it.

Benderama · May 08, 2010, 09:08 PM // 21:08

I've been thinking about picking this up (trying to get into a new MMO for summer), but I'm not sure if it is worthwhile.

While I'm not doubting that it is a good game, I know that Guild Wars 2 comes out within a year... so is it too late to start playing Guild Wars now?

Or if I do pick it up, will there be any benefit for when I get GW2?

1. GW is very worthwhile IMO, lots to do to keep you playing but it isn't forceful so you don't have to do everything just to feel like you've completed the game.

2.GW2 isn't coming out for at least another year me thinks, and GW will benefit any GW2 players through HoM.

3. never too late to start playing GW, the servers will be kept up after GW2 launch, and GW2 is starting to look like a very different game. so even if you end up hating GW try out GW2 as well (or the other way round ^^)

wilebill · May 08, 2010, 09:24 PM // 21:24

Start by completing Nightfall, get a full set of heroes, go on to Eye of North. Then Prophecies, then Factions. Lots to do. Do not be afraid to go solo, but you may find a good guild.

Good luck!

Snorph · May 09, 2010, 03:46 AM // 03:46

Yes I agree, it's never to late, besides GW1 is the story that leads to GW2.

Xsiriss · May 09, 2010, 10:43 AM // 10:43

What you guys need to remember is that GW is a very different styled MMORPG.[serious] PvP is hard to get into for obvious reasons, and as a new comer you'll probably find it very hard to make money.

wilebill · May 09, 2010, 01:36 PM // 13:36

Xsiriss makes a good point. But you can become rich and famous. Rich anyway.

May 08, 2010, 07:02 PM // 19:02	#1
GregOrly Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: May 2010	Thinking about buying I've been thinking about picking this up (trying to get into a new MMO for summer), but I'm not sure if it is worthwhile. While I'm not doubting that it is a good game, I know that Guild Wars 2 comes out within a year... so is it too late to start playing Guild Wars now? Or if I do pick it up, will there be any benefit for when I get GW2?

May 08, 2010, 07:09 PM // 19:09	#3
Darcy Never Too Old Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rhode Island where there are no GW contests Guild: Order of First Profession: W/R	If you purchase at least one campaign and the Eye of the North expansion, you will have a Hall of Monuments in which to record certain weapons and armor, heroes, minipets and titles. These will give some type of benefit in GW2 although more in the line of e-peen than game-changing. Meanwhile, you will be playing a great game that is completely different than GW2 will be. There is no reason not to continue playing it even after the second one is released. __________________ That's me, the old stick-in-the-mud non-fun moderator. (and non-understanding, also)

May 08, 2010, 07:07 PM // 19:07	#2
Kosar The Cruel Krytan Explorer Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Profession: D/	GW2 within a year? Where'd you hear that? But, No it's not to late to start playing GW. Why, It's never to late. Yes, You will benefit in a way (yet to be announced how you will be benefited though) by putting weapons/miniatures/armor sets/titles/heroes in your Hall of Monuments.

May 08, 2010, 07:10 PM // 19:10	#4
Cuilan Forge Runner Join Date: Mar 2008 Profession: Me/	Guild Wars and Guild Wars 2 are different games. So it's never too late.

May 08, 2010, 08:16 PM // 20:16	#5
Xsiriss Jungle Guide Join Date: May 2008	I'd only recommend you buying it if you've got [online] RPG experience, and maybe want a different take on it.

May 08, 2010, 09:08 PM // 21:08	#6
Benderama Krytan Explorer Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: UK Guild: [Rage] Profession: Rt/	I've been thinking about picking this up (trying to get into a new MMO for summer), but I'm not sure if it is worthwhile. While I'm not doubting that it is a good game, I know that Guild Wars 2 comes out within a year... so is it too late to start playing Guild Wars now? Or if I do pick it up, will there be any benefit for when I get GW2? 1. GW is very worthwhile IMO, lots to do to keep you playing but it isn't forceful so you don't have to do everything just to feel like you've completed the game. 2.GW2 isn't coming out for at least another year me thinks, and GW will benefit any GW2 players through HoM. 3. never too late to start playing GW, the servers will be kept up after GW2 launch, and GW2 is starting to look like a very different game. so even if you end up hating GW try out GW2 as well (or the other way round ^^)

May 08, 2010, 09:24 PM // 21:24	#7
wilebill Desert Nomad Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Mt Vernon, Ohio Guild: Band of the Hawk Profession: W/Mo	Start by completing Nightfall, get a full set of heroes, go on to Eye of North. Then Prophecies, then Factions. Lots to do. Do not be afraid to go solo, but you may find a good guild. Good luck!

May 09, 2010, 03:46 AM // 03:46	#8
Snorph Krytan Explorer Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Riverside,Ca Guild: Kings Of Heaven And Earth Profession: E/Me	Yes I agree, it's never to late, besides GW1 is the story that leads to GW2.

May 09, 2010, 10:43 AM // 10:43	#9
Xsiriss Jungle Guide Join Date: May 2008	What you guys need to remember is that GW is a very different styled MMORPG.[serious] PvP is hard to get into for obvious reasons, and as a new comer you'll probably find it very hard to make money.

May 09, 2010, 01:36 PM // 13:36	#10
wilebill Desert Nomad Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Mt Vernon, Ohio Guild: Band of the Hawk Profession: W/Mo	Xsiriss makes a good point. But you can become rich and famous. Rich anyway.