Help out a noob... - Guild Wars Forums

Lashley · Sep 03, 2008, 01:56 PM // 13:56

I'm new to this game and was hoping you all could tell me the basics, and things I need to know, etc.

Thanks.

jiggles · Sep 03, 2008, 01:58 PM // 13:58

keep your money. Dont salvage, and dont spam towns asking for free stuff. Also buy new armour when the oppurtunity arises.

Lashley · Sep 03, 2008, 02:02 PM // 14:02

Yeah, about the armor. I can't buy any, because I need glittering dust or something?

How do I get this?

jiggles · Sep 03, 2008, 02:03 PM // 14:03

monsters drop it, you can buy it from the materials dude. But if you buy it from players you can get it aot cheaper. Also in game, if you dont know what something is/how to do something type '/wiki (whatever you dont know)' minus the quotes.

*Darcy* · Sep 03, 2008, 02:04 PM // 14:04

Although we are encouraged NOT to just direct members to the wiki, your post is just too vague.

Check out the beginner guide(s) at http://guildwars.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page
Pink area on right side

For in-game help there is another wiki - F10 or Help on the Menu or type /wiki in the chat bar

Link for that one http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Main_Page

Welcome to guru.

Chushingura · Sep 03, 2008, 02:04 PM // 14:04

Hey Lashley,

I'll try and help you out if I can.

Pm me in-game at: Aria of Sakura.

I am online on weekday evenings and all day weekends.

jonnieboi05 · Sep 03, 2008, 02:08 PM // 14:08

yea, if you have any questions about anything at all (whether it be quests, missions, or where to find an item), just press f10 and type in the name exactly as it is in-game. ^^

"wiki is your friend!" <--be careful about these kinds of posts on guru >.<

Lashley · Sep 03, 2008, 02:15 PM // 14:15

Chush, I'll add ya

Thanks for the help everyone.

Lashley · Sep 03, 2008, 02:25 PM // 14:25

I couldn't find it on there, where do I get the materials needed to get new armor?

Highlander Of Alba · Sep 03, 2008, 02:37 PM // 14:37

Just speak to a material trader in town
Hold down the .....alt key...scan all the npcs in town

But at an early stage ..learn the basics first..you cant really expect to have the same armour as another low level running around with max armour...

He /she has been playing for some time and has the money to buy it right away.....

this is why there is quests ect to let you learn as you go as well as getting armour materials when your leveling...

As the previous posters have said...New TO Game....take all the quests you see in town..they have a green ! above there head..and you will find it better that way

welcome to Guild Wars

Lashley · Sep 03, 2008, 02:39 PM // 14:39

Thankyar.

Lashley · Sep 03, 2008, 02:42 PM // 14:42

My name on GW is Darkness Epic, if anyone wants to add me, out of pity

Lyndka · Sep 03, 2008, 02:43 PM // 14:43

Welcome to Guild Wars!

Depending on which armour you want to buy, the list of materials you need will vary - from bolts of cloth through glittering dust to iron ingots and/or tanned hide squares. The list also varies from campaign to campaign to reflect materials that are more idigenous.

http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Armorer will give you an idea of who the armorers are and where - as you click there names, it will show what they craft and the requirements for each piece. The materials can be bought from a material trader NPC or from other players - it can take a while to accumulate what you need though. It's also possible to salvage materials from the drops left by monsters - this is what the 'Salvage Kit' that the merchants sell are for.

Unless you can dedicate a straight day to kill/salvage I would suggest you buy a material storage upgrade from the Xunlai agent and as you accumulate stuff - put it there until you have enough.

Don't be in a rush to buy the best armour - the game is graded so that basic armour suits the area where you begin the game - and when you have your armour look very carefeully at the Wiki about Runes and Insignia, your armour is pretty much useless without.

If you need more help - then look for me in-game (but I'll only be around now on and off over the next couple of weeks - I have other commitments in RL).

explodemyheart · Sep 03, 2008, 02:46 PM // 14:46

If you have any questions you need answered while you're in game, feel free to message me if I'm ever on. Name is Forsira Hart.

Magikarp · Sep 03, 2008, 04:13 PM // 16:13

private message me in game as well if you need any help. Vernon Nobody

glacialphoenix · Sep 03, 2008, 07:26 PM // 19:26

Feel free to message me in game if you need help, too.
IGN: Iluryl Averne

Arlan · Sep 04, 2008, 12:09 AM // 00:09

Which chapter of GW are you starting with? You might get a few handy tips for that area.
The starter areas are obviously full of new players - and plenty of "where is the merchant please" (be polite) type questions pop up in General Chat (check the chat tabs!!) so dont' be shy about asking.

You can add Arlan Tempus to friends (press N in game) and if i am on please Pm if you need help or advice.

welcome and good luck.

Commander Ryker · Sep 04, 2008, 12:39 AM // 00:39

What Darcy said. Also, be sure to read the stickies at the top of this forum as they can answer some of your questions as well.

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Sep 03, 2008, 01:56 PM // 13:56	#1
Lashley Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North East, UK. Profession: N/R	Help out a noob... I'm new to this game and was hoping you all could tell me the basics, and things I need to know, etc. Thanks.

Sep 03, 2008, 02:04 PM // 14:04	#5
Darcy Never Too Old Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rhode Island where there are no GW contests Guild: Order of First Profession: W/R	Although we are encouraged NOT to just direct members to the wiki, your post is just too vague. Check out the beginner guide(s) at http://guildwars.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page Pink area on right side For in-game help there is another wiki - F10 or Help on the Menu or type /wiki in the chat bar Link for that one http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Main_Page Welcome to guru. __________________ That's me, the old stick-in-the-mud non-fun moderator. (and non-understanding, also)

Sep 03, 2008, 02:37 PM // 14:37	#10
Highlander Of Alba Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jan 2007 Guild: Real Rogue Clan Profession: Rt/Mo	Just speak to a material trader in town Hold down the .....alt key...scan all the npcs in town But at an early stage ..learn the basics first..you cant really expect to have the same armour as another low level running around with max armour... He /she has been playing for some time and has the money to buy it right away..... this is why there is quests ect to let you learn as you go as well as getting armour materials when your leveling... As the previous posters have said...New TO Game....take all the quests you see in town..they have a green ! above there head..and you will find it better that way welcome to Guild Wars Last edited by Highlander Of Alba; Sep 03, 2008 at 02:40 PM // 14:40..

Sep 03, 2008, 01:58 PM // 13:58	#2
jiggles Desert Nomad Join Date: Sep 2007 Profession: N/	keep your money. Dont salvage, and dont spam towns asking for free stuff. Also buy new armour when the oppurtunity arises.

Sep 03, 2008, 02:02 PM // 14:02	#3
Lashley Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North East, UK. Profession: N/R	Yeah, about the armor. I can't buy any, because I need glittering dust or something? How do I get this?

Sep 03, 2008, 02:03 PM // 14:03	#4
jiggles Desert Nomad Join Date: Sep 2007 Profession: N/	monsters drop it, you can buy it from the materials dude. But if you buy it from players you can get it aot cheaper. Also in game, if you dont know what something is/how to do something type '/wiki (whatever you dont know)' minus the quotes.

Sep 03, 2008, 02:04 PM // 14:04	#6
Chushingura Krytan Explorer Join Date: Jan 2006	Hey Lashley, I'll try and help you out if I can. Pm me in-game at: Aria of Sakura. I am online on weekday evenings and all day weekends.

Sep 03, 2008, 02:08 PM // 14:08	#7
jonnieboi05 Forge Runner Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mableton, Georgia Guild: Guild Ancestors Reunited [?????????]	yea, if you have any questions about anything at all (whether it be quests, missions, or where to find an item), just press f10 and type in the name exactly as it is in-game. ^^ "wiki is your friend!" <--be careful about these kinds of posts on guru >.<

Sep 03, 2008, 02:15 PM // 14:15	#8
Lashley Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North East, UK. Profession: N/R	Chush, I'll add ya Thanks for the help everyone.

Sep 03, 2008, 02:25 PM // 14:25	#9
Lashley Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North East, UK. Profession: N/R	I couldn't find it on there, where do I get the materials needed to get new armor?

Sep 03, 2008, 02:39 PM // 14:39	#11
Lashley Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North East, UK. Profession: N/R	Thankyar.

Sep 03, 2008, 02:42 PM // 14:42	#12
Lashley Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North East, UK. Profession: N/R	My name on GW is Darkness Epic, if anyone wants to add me, out of pity

Sep 03, 2008, 02:43 PM // 14:43	#13
Lyndka Elite Guru Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: UK Guild: Angels of KaoS [KaoS] Profession: R/	Welcome to Guild Wars! Depending on which armour you want to buy, the list of materials you need will vary - from bolts of cloth through glittering dust to iron ingots and/or tanned hide squares. The list also varies from campaign to campaign to reflect materials that are more idigenous. http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Armorer will give you an idea of who the armorers are and where - as you click there names, it will show what they craft and the requirements for each piece. The materials can be bought from a material trader NPC or from other players - it can take a while to accumulate what you need though. It's also possible to salvage materials from the drops left by monsters - this is what the 'Salvage Kit' that the merchants sell are for. Unless you can dedicate a straight day to kill/salvage I would suggest you buy a material storage upgrade from the Xunlai agent and as you accumulate stuff - put it there until you have enough. Don't be in a rush to buy the best armour - the game is graded so that basic armour suits the area where you begin the game - and when you have your armour look very carefeully at the Wiki about Runes and Insignia, your armour is pretty much useless without. If you need more help - then look for me in-game (but I'll only be around now on and off over the next couple of weeks - I have other commitments in RL).

Sep 03, 2008, 02:46 PM // 14:46	#14
explodemyheart Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Indiana Guild: Gui1d War스 P01ic트 [Pr으] Profession: Mo/	If you have any questions you need answered while you're in game, feel free to message me if I'm ever on. Name is Forsira Hart.

Sep 03, 2008, 04:13 PM // 16:13	#15
Magikarp Desert Nomad Join Date: Nov 2007 Guild: [HAWK]	private message me in game as well if you need any help. Vernon Nobody

Sep 03, 2008, 07:26 PM // 19:26	#16
glacialphoenix Desert Nomad Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Singapore Guild: Royal Order of Flying Lemmings [ROFL] Profession: Mo/	Feel free to message me in game if you need help, too. IGN: Iluryl Averne

Sep 04, 2008, 12:09 AM // 00:09	#17
Arlan Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jun 2005 Guild: FaT Profession: Mo/	Which chapter of GW are you starting with? You might get a few handy tips for that area. The starter areas are obviously full of new players - and plenty of "where is the merchant please" (be polite) type questions pop up in General Chat (check the chat tabs!!) so dont' be shy about asking. You can add Arlan Tempus to friends (press N in game) and if i am on please Pm if you need help or advice. welcome and good luck.

Sep 04, 2008, 12:39 AM // 00:39	#18
Commander Ryker Site Contributor Join Date: Jun 2005 Profession: R/	What Darcy said. Also, be sure to read the stickies at the top of this forum as they can answer some of your questions as well. closed