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willee00 · May 06, 2010, 10:01 AM // 10:01

hello ! this is the firstr time i will play an mmorpg game may i know some tips on what character to use? thanks !

**Marty Silverblade** · May 06, 2010, 10:21 AM // 10:21

Look at the profession descriptions. Play the one that interests you.

You gave us no information, we can only give generic answers. What other games have you played? What sort of characters did you play in those games? Melee, ranged, or spell-based? Offense or Defense? Etc.

Swahnee · May 06, 2010, 10:54 AM // 10:54

All the professions in this game are pretty much on the same level when it comes to being able to complete quests and missions, and defeat monsters, so there isn't any "invincible" character, nor any very weak one, if this was your question. You have got at least 4 character's slots, try different professions and see which you prefer most.

Iuris · May 06, 2010, 11:18 AM // 11:18

Mesmer is for advanced playsers and Monk is hard work. The rest of the core classes will quickly lure you into their appropriate play style.

Neo Atomisk · May 06, 2010, 11:57 AM // 11:57

Mesmer is in no way for advanced players - especially with this upcoming skill update.
Just give a few different professions a go and see what you like best - but remember that the endgame play can be a lot different from the beginning of the game.

majoho · May 06, 2010, 11:57 AM // 11:57

It's pretty much all the same.

Melee is at a bit of disadvantage in some missions since you are required to carry stuff around and you can't make melee attacks when carrying something.

some-_1 · May 06, 2010, 01:04 PM // 13:04

http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Guide...acter_creation

that should give you an understanding of what each class is and does and which one you would be best suited for/most like to play as.

*Darcy* · May 06, 2010, 01:36 PM // 13:36

And visit our Campfire section. The stickied basics threads in each subforum will give you more information on the profession and, in some cases, compare the value of the available secondary professions.

Don't be afraid to ask questions in the game and the wiki is available with F10 or Help on the menu. Come back here again when you have specific questions that aren't urgent as we love to help.

Iuris · May 06, 2010, 04:13 PM // 16:13

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Mesmer is in no way for advanced players - especially with this upcoming skill update.

It bloody well is, I know, I started mine far earlier than I should have. It's a complex profession that demands you know who the enemy casters are, what skills they use, etc. so you know whom to use signet of humility on and similar.

willee00 · May 07, 2010, 03:14 AM // 03:14

@marty silverblade Sorry for the vague information that I gave its just that I still have a vague idea about the game and just wanted to spurt out of the blue questions at that time

@swahnee I was looking for the character class, I don't really play much so everything is a bit complicated for me, I just wanted to try this game because my friend told me it rocks

@ iurus, Neo Atomisk and majoho thanks for the incite

@some-_1 thanks for the link it's quite useful
@Darcy with this kind of warm welcome i'd love to ask questions again next time

See you guys in game, ciao ~

May 06, 2010, 10:01 AM // 10:01	#1
willee00 Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: May 2010	help with what character hello ! this is the firstr time i will play an mmorpg game may i know some tips on what character to use? thanks !

May 06, 2010, 10:21 AM // 10:21	#2
Marty Silverblade Administrator Join Date: Jun 2006	Look at the profession descriptions. Play the one that interests you. You gave us no information, we can only give generic answers. What other games have you played? What sort of characters did you play in those games? Melee, ranged, or spell-based? Offense or Defense? Etc. __________________

May 06, 2010, 01:36 PM // 13:36	#8
Darcy Never Too Old Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rhode Island where there are no GW contests Guild: Order of First Profession: W/R	And visit our Campfire section. The stickied basics threads in each subforum will give you more information on the profession and, in some cases, compare the value of the available secondary professions. Don't be afraid to ask questions in the game and the wiki is available with F10 or Help on the menu. Come back here again when you have specific questions that aren't urgent as we love to help. __________________ That's me, the old stick-in-the-mud non-fun moderator. (and non-understanding, also)

May 06, 2010, 10:54 AM // 10:54	#3
Swahnee Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Italy Profession: Mo/	All the professions in this game are pretty much on the same level when it comes to being able to complete quests and missions, and defeat monsters, so there isn't any "invincible" character, nor any very weak one, if this was your question. You have got at least 4 character's slots, try different professions and see which you prefer most.

May 06, 2010, 11:18 AM // 11:18	#4
Iuris Forge Runner Join Date: Nov 2006 Guild: Crazy ducks from the Forest Profession: W/	Mesmer is for advanced playsers and Monk is hard work. The rest of the core classes will quickly lure you into their appropriate play style.

May 06, 2010, 11:57 AM // 11:57	#5
Neo Atomisk Krytan Explorer Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: State College, Pennsylvania, United States Guild: Zealots of Shiverpeak [ZoS] Profession: W/	Mesmer is in no way for advanced players - especially with this upcoming skill update. Just give a few different professions a go and see what you like best - but remember that the endgame play can be a lot different from the beginning of the game.

May 06, 2010, 11:57 AM // 11:57	#6
majoho Forge Runner Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Denmark	It's pretty much all the same. Melee is at a bit of disadvantage in some missions since you are required to carry stuff around and you can't make melee attacks when carrying something.

May 06, 2010, 01:04 PM // 13:04	#7
some-_1 Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Reading, England Guild: Zaishen Masters [ZM] Profession: R/	http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Guide...acter_creation that should give you an understanding of what each class is and does and which one you would be best suited for/most like to play as.

May 07, 2010, 03:14 AM // 03:14	#10
willee00 Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: May 2010	@marty silverblade Sorry for the vague information that I gave its just that I still have a vague idea about the game and just wanted to spurt out of the blue questions at that time @swahnee I was looking for the character class, I don't really play much so everything is a bit complicated for me, I just wanted to try this game because my friend told me it rocks @ iurus, Neo Atomisk and majoho thanks for the incite @some-_1 thanks for the link it's quite useful @Darcy with this kind of warm welcome i'd love to ask questions again next time See you guys in game, ciao ~