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Metal Head Bard · Sep 13, 2009, 05:25 PM // 17:25

I know I know. This question has probally been asked over 9000 times. But my search-fu is weak, and I could not find another post like this.

Now, I have played GW before, but that was a LONG time ago before there were any expansions. I come for a long history of WoW playing, but I wanted to quit that and start another game up. I went out and bout the GOTY edition I think, whichever one comes with the three expansions.

Now I am wondering, which one should I play? I know I want to do both PVP and PVE (I loved raiding in WoW, but I doubt its the same in this game.)

Can anyone help? And please, don't yell, I am new

Miss Sarah Lauren · Sep 13, 2009, 05:32 PM // 17:32

Well first off dont compare this game to WoW, you will get disappointed

. You will play all the games because they are linked together so you will end up anyway sooner or later in the other campaigns. I'm not sure.. but I'll just say it. Dont forget to link them together otherways you wont be able to travel between the campaigns. you can only travel to campaigns that are linked to your account

Hope this helps

Sarah

Gnats3 · Sep 13, 2009, 05:35 PM // 17:35

So you bought the version that has the original Guild Wars (aka Prophecies), Factions, and Nightfall? I would start with the original/Prophecies. Your character can eventually travel to the other continents anyway.

Metal Head Bard · Sep 13, 2009, 05:36 PM // 17:36

Yea, I knew not to compare it to WoW as soon as I said it. How does one go about linking the campagins to the account?

eGaming · Sep 13, 2009, 06:00 PM // 18:00

Add-a-key option by the character selection.

Roy_ · Sep 13, 2009, 06:02 PM // 18:02

ITS OVER 9000!!!

On topic, I would start in factions because of the shorter (and imo better) tutorial.

Konig Des Todes · Sep 13, 2009, 07:13 PM // 19:13

If you like a slower paced game, go with Prophecies.

If you like a quick paced game, go with Factions (though, imo, leveling fast in Factions is boooring).

If you like a moderate pace, go with Nightfall.

If you like lore, go with Prophecies and play the games in order (Prophecies->Factions->Nightfall->Eye of the North).

If you care mainly for getting to be able to PvP with a PvE character, go with Nightfall (Nightfall has the overall most used skills in PvP).

If you don't really care for any of the above, close your eyes and pick one out.

komma · Sep 13, 2009, 07:47 PM // 19:47

WoW sucks ass. I'd say start with Nightfall for the heroes.

Shandril · Sep 13, 2009, 08:59 PM // 20:59

You get 5 character slots if I'm not mistaken. I'm just spitballing here, but why not start a character in each of them, and see which one you like. The best storyline in my opinion is the original, and you start in Pre which is before the Invasion. You can also leave a character in Pre which can render benefits. Also it makes Eye Of The North Link together better if u intend on getting it.

MagmaRed · Sep 13, 2009, 09:16 PM // 21:16

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Originally Posted by komma

WoW sucks ass. I'd say start with Nightfall for the heroes.

I wouldn't. Heroes are great, but they suck unless you have weapons, runes, and skills to give them. Someone new to the game won't have many skills available, and the starter skills for the heroes won't last long. Learning how to make builds and play the game is far more important at the beginning. After you know how to play well and have more skills available, then getting heroes will be good. By the time someone from Prophecies or Factions is able to travel to Nightfall (playing 'normally') they should have a good grasp of game play and a good selection of skills. Even the skills they don't yet have will at least be easier to get.

Highlander Of Alba · Sep 13, 2009, 10:21 PM // 22:21

Every Campaign has some drawbacks so look at it in a way that makes it fun and to learn

Prophecies..........Its a great storyline and lets you learn as you progress
and all skills are free by questing. Yes the curve is long but you can criss cross and go to the other campaigns in Prophecies at Lions Arch as well as the expansion Eye of north as you will be level 10 is req. the drops are not as good in this one so be aware of this

Nightfall.......Yes you obtain heros and they level up as you do.So your heros are a little weak with skills and you also have to buy them here for yourself
You can go to another campaign at normal level 17...unless you pay for a ferry if your lower level drops are better in this one

Factions....This is bar far the quickest to level up and get better drops and gold..but the curve is steep to a new person so.depending on what Class you wish as nightfall and factions have each 2 additional classes

Read up first on classes in the other forums and think what you will enjoy playing.
Yes its a bit slow earning gold ect for your char to buy new armour but hey theres no need to rush.as your new to GW

Eye of the North...the only expansion....you can go there from lev 10 and you will be buffed as a level 20 to play in thiis expansion and you will also obtain heros they are all level 20

to also give an insight to heros ..when you take any char you made in proph/ factions to nightfall /heros will be level 15 when you arrive at kamadden 5 of them

my advice is ..play what class you enjoy its the the most important thing first then the gold and being able to get other things just takes a little time

Eskimoz · Sep 13, 2009, 10:21 PM // 22:21

Another WoW player?

Eh, anyway I'd play through the campaigns in order. Things tend to make more sense if you do.

*Darcy* · Sep 14, 2009, 01:23 PM // 13:23

If you purchased the Trilogy which contains all three campaigns but not the Eye of the North expansion, then you do not have to link any keys. The box contains one access key code for all three games. When/if you buy the Eye of the North expansion (no character creation so requires a game to play it) you will need to link that to your account through the Add a Key on your login screen.

Welcome to GW and guru. Hope you enjoy the game. We have two very good wikis,
http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Main_Page available in game through F10 or Help on Menu
http://guildwars.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page older wiki which has more how-to info

Visit guru's Campfire section for information on basic profession stuff through the stickied threads in the subforums.

Neo Atomisk · Sep 14, 2009, 01:45 PM // 13:45

and, I know i'll be flamed for this, but as far as I know, if you want raids, to speed clears and HM dungeons. missions might also function as lesser raids.

Sep 13, 2009, 05:25 PM // 17:25	#1
Metal Head Bard Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: May 2008	Asked over 9000 times. I know I know. This question has probally been asked over 9000 times. But my search-fu is weak, and I could not find another post like this. Now, I have played GW before, but that was a LONG time ago before there were any expansions. I come for a long history of WoW playing, but I wanted to quit that and start another game up. I went out and bout the GOTY edition I think, whichever one comes with the three expansions. Now I am wondering, which one should I play? I know I want to do both PVP and PVE (I loved raiding in WoW, but I doubt its the same in this game.) Can anyone help? And please, don't yell, I am new

Sep 14, 2009, 01:23 PM // 13:23	#13
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 purchased the Trilogy which contains all three campaigns but not the Eye of the North expansion, then you do not have to link any keys. The box contains one access key code for all three games. When/if you buy the Eye of the North expansion (no character creation so requires a game to play it) you will need to link that to your account through the Add a Key on your login screen. Welcome to GW and guru. Hope you enjoy the game. We have two very good wikis, http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Main_Page available in game through F10 or Help on Menu http://guildwars.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page older wiki which has more how-to info Visit guru's Campfire section for information on basic profession stuff through the stickied threads in the subforums. __________________ That's me, the old stick-in-the-mud non-fun moderator. (and non-understanding, also)

Sep 13, 2009, 05:32 PM // 17:32	#2
Miss Sarah Lauren Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: The Netherlands/Norway Guild: Phase Six [PT] Profession: E/	Well first off dont compare this game to WoW, you will get disappointed . You will play all the games because they are linked together so you will end up anyway sooner or later in the other campaigns. I'm not sure.. but I'll just say it. Dont forget to link them together otherways you wont be able to travel between the campaigns. you can only travel to campaigns that are linked to your account Hope this helps Sarah

Sep 13, 2009, 05:35 PM // 17:35	#3
Gnats3 Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Pennsylvania	So you bought the version that has the original Guild Wars (aka Prophecies), Factions, and Nightfall? I would start with the original/Prophecies. Your character can eventually travel to the other continents anyway.

Sep 13, 2009, 05:36 PM // 17:36	#4
Metal Head Bard Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: May 2008	Yea, I knew not to compare it to WoW as soon as I said it. How does one go about linking the campagins to the account?

Sep 13, 2009, 06:00 PM // 18:00	#5
eGaming Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Feb 2009 Guild: wfls Profession: Mo/	Add-a-key option by the character selection.

Sep 13, 2009, 06:02 PM // 18:02	#6
Roy_ Academy Page Join Date: Dec 2008 Guild: Whatever Floats Your [Boat] Profession: A/	ITS OVER 9000!!! On topic, I would start in factions because of the shorter (and imo better) tutorial.

Sep 13, 2009, 07:13 PM // 19:13	#7
Konig Des Todes Ooo, pretty flower Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Citadel of the Decayed Guild: The Archivists' Sanctum [Lore] Profession: N/	If you like a slower paced game, go with Prophecies. If you like a quick paced game, go with Factions (though, imo, leveling fast in Factions is boooring). If you like a moderate pace, go with Nightfall. If you like lore, go with Prophecies and play the games in order (Prophecies->Factions->Nightfall->Eye of the North). If you care mainly for getting to be able to PvP with a PvE character, go with Nightfall (Nightfall has the overall most used skills in PvP). If you don't really care for any of the above, close your eyes and pick one out.

Sep 13, 2009, 07:47 PM // 19:47	#8
komma Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Aug 2007 Guild: None Profession: N/	WoW sucks ass. I'd say start with Nightfall for the heroes.

Sep 13, 2009, 08:59 PM // 20:59	#9
Shandril Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Oct 2007 Guild: Order Of The Phoenix Profession: W/Me	You get 5 character slots if I'm not mistaken. I'm just spitballing here, but why not start a character in each of them, and see which one you like. The best storyline in my opinion is the original, and you start in Pre which is before the Invasion. You can also leave a character in Pre which can render benefits. Also it makes Eye Of The North Link together better if u intend on getting it.

Sep 13, 2009, 10:21 PM // 22:21	#11
Highlander Of Alba Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jan 2007 Guild: Real Rogue Clan Profession: Rt/Mo	Every Campaign has some drawbacks so look at it in a way that makes it fun and to learn Prophecies..........Its a great storyline and lets you learn as you progress and all skills are free by questing. Yes the curve is long but you can criss cross and go to the other campaigns in Prophecies at Lions Arch as well as the expansion Eye of north as you will be level 10 is req. the drops are not as good in this one so be aware of this Nightfall.......Yes you obtain heros and they level up as you do.So your heros are a little weak with skills and you also have to buy them here for yourself You can go to another campaign at normal level 17...unless you pay for a ferry if your lower level drops are better in this one Factions....This is bar far the quickest to level up and get better drops and gold..but the curve is steep to a new person so.depending on what Class you wish as nightfall and factions have each 2 additional classes Read up first on classes in the other forums and think what you will enjoy playing. Yes its a bit slow earning gold ect for your char to buy new armour but hey theres no need to rush.as your new to GW Eye of the North...the only expansion....you can go there from lev 10 and you will be buffed as a level 20 to play in thiis expansion and you will also obtain heros they are all level 20 to also give an insight to heros ..when you take any char you made in proph/ factions to nightfall /heros will be level 15 when you arrive at kamadden 5 of them my advice is ..play what class you enjoy its the the most important thing first then the gold and being able to get other things just takes a little time

Sep 13, 2009, 10:21 PM // 22:21	#12
Eskimoz Academy Page Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: My house Profession: W/	Another WoW player? Eh, anyway I'd play through the campaigns in order. Things tend to make more sense if you do.

Sep 14, 2009, 01:45 PM // 13:45	#14
Neo Atomisk Krytan Explorer Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: State College, Pennsylvania, United States Guild: Zealots of Shiverpeak [ZoS] Profession: W/	and, I know i'll be flamed for this, but as far as I know, if you want raids, to speed clears and HM dungeons. missions might also function as lesser raids.