Nightfall or Prophecies? - Guild Wars Forums

Exhonour · Oct 31, 2007, 10:30 PM // 22:30

Sorry for posting this thread again but the mods dont understand i need personal opinions, NOT a guide with charts and whistles, okay? Then i tried contacting the mod, but never on. So here is my repost.

I was thinking of getting prophecies or nightfall since i got factions and beat it on one character, or is that too early to get it? If not what should i get next?

Proph has the nice skills, especially for wammos and nightfall has heroes and stuff...

So what would you recommend?
If i get prophecies, should i make chars in factions, get them to 20 and then do prophecies or what? Im really confused with this, should i try to get 4 characters to beat factions or what? >.< Is one to little to focus on? Sumone provide me with sum clarity please

Biostem · Oct 31, 2007, 10:38 PM // 22:38

Prophecies is *the* original Guild Wars. Playing through that campaign gives you a bit more insight into the game world and some of the major players in it. Having said that, it is also the slowest campaign, in terms of character development. You do, however, get many skills as quest rewards, whereas the other 2 campaigns don't give skills as regular quest rewards.

Nightfall, OTOH, has heroes, which are a huge improvement, gets you to max level quicker, and has a setting I find more enjoyable. It has a more open, grander feel to it, and you won't have to navigate a maze-like urban area like you have to in Factions. Prophecies won't add any new professions either, whereas Nightfall will add the Dervish and Paragon professions. I also find the elite skills in factions and Nightfall to be superior to the ones found in Prophecies.

Neo Nugget · Oct 31, 2007, 10:44 PM // 22:44

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Originally Posted by Exhonour

Sorry for posting this thread again but the mods dont understand i need personal opinions, NOT a guide with chars and whistles, okay? Then i tried contacting the mod, but never on. So here is my repost.

I understand completely

I would really really suggest prophecies, because it has an awesome storyline and, you get skills for doing quests. Prophecies is a great choice for starters and people who have played it before

Hope i helped a bit.

Oh hey Exhonour, i remember we talked about this ingame once

Exhonour · Oct 31, 2007, 10:47 PM // 22:47

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Originally Posted by Neo Nugget

I understand completely

I would really really suggest prophecies, because it has an awesome storyline and, you get skills for doing quests. Prophecies is a great choice for starters and people who have played it before

Hope i helped a bit.

Oh hey Exhonour, i remember we talked about this ingame once

teehee ur still on my friends list, i talk to u but u dont answer lmao

Neo Nugget · Oct 31, 2007, 10:50 PM // 22:50

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teehee ur still on my friends list, i talk to u but u dont answer lmao

I do have a bad habit of not setting my status to away

Oh and if you get prophecies you should consider getting it bundled with GW:EN.

Exhonour · Oct 31, 2007, 10:56 PM // 22:56

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Originally Posted by Neo Nugget

I do have a bad habit of not setting my status to away

Oh and if you get prophecies you should consider getting it bundled with GW:EN.

same price as nightfall?

Neo Nugget · Oct 31, 2007, 10:58 PM // 22:58

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Originally Posted by Exhonour

same price as nightfall?

The platinum edition( Prophecies and GW:EN is around 60 bucks.) but it's 2 games, so it's worth it.

wu is me · Oct 31, 2007, 11:47 PM // 23:47

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Originally Posted by Exhonour

So what would you recommend?
If i get prophecies, should i make chars in factions, get them to 20 and then do prophecies or what? Im really confused with this, should i try to get 4 characters to beat factions or what? >.< Is one to little to focus on? Sumone provide me with sum clarity please

What i've found, and from what other ppl tell me(i asked the same question b4 =P), the prophecies story line is MUCH better than factions, although it is quite a bit slower.
I think you should at least play the prophecies storyline from the beginning once, jus cos it cool, and a lot of lore is based around it

, but otherwise a factions made character will get you to 20 quick and easy.

Exhonour · Oct 31, 2007, 11:56 PM // 23:56

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Originally Posted by wu is me

What i've found, and from what other ppl tell me(i asked the same question b4 =P), the prophecies story line is MUCH better than factions, although it is quite a bit slower.
I think you should at least play the prophecies storyline from the beginning once, jus cos it cool, and a lot of lore is based around it

, but otherwise a factions made character will get you to 20 quick and easy.

so if i got proph, ud recommend getting lvl 20 in factions and then moving to proph?

Neo Nugget · Nov 01, 2007, 12:04 AM // 00:04

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Originally Posted by Exhonour

so if i got proph, ud recommend getting lvl 20 in factions and then moving to proph?

It's a good option since factions levels quicker, and of course you already have your lvl 20 warrior, but it might be fun to make a prophecies character with those 2 extra character slots you will get.

Quaker · Nov 01, 2007, 03:14 PM // 15:14

My vote - if it comes down to one or the other, get Nightfall (or EoN)

TheRaven · Nov 01, 2007, 03:48 PM // 15:48

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Originally Posted by Exhonour

so if i got proph, ud recommend getting lvl 20 in factions and then moving to proph?

Actually, I'd disagree. If you bring over a factions character that character is joining the Prophecies storyline in mid-story so to speak. It's like picking up a book, flipping to the middle and starting there. You get a short synopsis of everything that came before but it's not the same as going through it yourself.

If storyline is important to you, then start a character fresh in Prophecies. This character will not reach Level 20 as quickly as your Factions characters did, but they will still be at a high enough level to handle the monsters thrown at them in Prophecies.

Exhonour · Nov 01, 2007, 08:44 PM // 20:44

hmm k ty all... still confused tho lol, dunno might go with prophecies

CyberMesh0 · Nov 01, 2007, 10:30 PM // 22:30

I'd really suggest the platinum edition.. 10 dollars more, and you get prophecies, EotN, and 10 heroes come with that if you're leaning towards NF for the heroes.

Exhonour · Nov 02, 2007, 12:13 AM // 00:13

i cant find platinum edition in stores on websites tho :\

kazjun · Nov 02, 2007, 12:36 AM // 00:36

If you can get the platinum edition, then I'd say get that. Otherwise get nightfall. Heroes are pretty much standard gear nowadays. You don't have to use them, but having the option is good. Having no option is bad. And some places in prophs and NF, are avoid by most people so having heroes around will be something you won't regret having.

arsie · Nov 02, 2007, 12:41 AM // 00:41

Look in shops or online stores around, Prophesies can be gotten at quite low prices now. Nightfall is going to be at least $10 more than that.

Its an interesting situation, not having Prophesies first, because half of Prophesies is sub-level 20 content, it will be weird especially since you were fast-tracked to level 20 in Factions.

Prophesies is great for all the free skills that you can get questing, so that when you have Nightfall, your heroes will have a wide spectrum of skills.

Exhonour · Nov 02, 2007, 01:01 AM // 01:01

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Originally Posted by arsie

Look in shops or online stores around, Prophesies can be gotten at quite low prices now. Nightfall is going to be at least $10 more than that.

Its an interesting situation, not having Prophesies first, because half of Prophesies is sub-level 20 content, it will be weird especially since you were fast-tracked to level 20 in Factions.

Prophesies is great for all the free skills that you can get questing, so that when you have Nightfall, your heroes will have a wide spectrum of skills.

well in canada proph is like 29.99
factions 39.99
nightfall 49.99 im pretty sure

i might be getting prophecies for these reasons:
- wanna do all those 25 missions as compared to the little 13 in factions
- want to witness the first guildwars and its story line
- want all those skills

- want to have a non-asian theme
- becuz its cheaper

comes out to only 35 bucks with taxes and i wonder how much platinum edition would be, id love to get gwen with dungeons, heroes, since the only reason i really want nightfall is a few skills and heroes
and gwen is 29.99

Solveig Ikram · Nov 02, 2007, 01:25 AM // 01:25

If you think that you might get Gwen later on then definitely get Prophecies.
If you only get one game, then Prophecies still offers the most bang for your buck. Seeing as you won't be able to PvP much because of your limited skill available, Prophecies is the game with the most longevity.

My advice is to get Prophecies and start a character from there (pre-searing is imo seriously some of the most fun to be had in the game).

Whatever you do, if you love the game, get all the chapters.

Krytos · Nov 02, 2007, 01:30 AM // 01:30

If I were you I would get Nightfall, the storyline is great even if you start from factions, because you arrive right after the horrible noob island of Istan, and the armor sets there are IMO much better than proph, and with Dervish and Paragon you get more Gameplay opportunities (hence farming as well =p) (can you say 130hp dervish?) whereas in Prophecies you only have 6 professions and a slow storyline with incredibly long missions and In my opinion Nightfall with the New professions, 150+skills, leet armors, and to top it off, heroes and one of the best elite areas for farming. (DoA)

Oct 31, 2007, 10:30 PM // 22:30	#1
Exhonour Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Oct 2007 Guild: douches Profession: W/E	Nightfall or Prophecies? Sorry for posting this thread again but the mods dont understand i need personal opinions, NOT a guide with charts and whistles, okay? Then i tried contacting the mod, but never on. So here is my repost. I was thinking of getting prophecies or nightfall since i got factions and beat it on one character, or is that too early to get it? If not what should i get next? Proph has the nice skills, especially for wammos and nightfall has heroes and stuff... So what would you recommend? If i get prophecies, should i make chars in factions, get them to 20 and then do prophecies or what? Im really confused with this, should i try to get 4 characters to beat factions or what? >.< Is one to little to focus on? Sumone provide me with sum clarity please Last edited by Exhonour; Oct 31, 2007 at 10:47 PM // 22:47..

Oct 31, 2007, 10:38 PM // 22:38	#2
Biostem Jungle Guide Join Date: Oct 2007	Prophecies is the original Guild Wars. Playing through that campaign gives you a bit more insight into the game world and some of the major players in it. Having said that, it is also the slowest campaign, in terms of character development. You do, however, get many skills as quest rewards, whereas the other 2 campaigns don't give skills as regular quest rewards. Nightfall, OTOH, has heroes, which are a huge improvement, gets you to max level quicker, and has a setting I find more enjoyable. It has a more open, grander feel to it, and you won't have to navigate a maze-like urban area like you have to in Factions. Prophecies won't add any new professions either, whereas Nightfall will add the Dervish and Paragon professions. I also find the elite skills in factions and Nightfall to be superior to the ones found in Prophecies.

Nov 01, 2007, 03:14 PM // 15:14	#11
Quaker Hell's Protector Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Canada Guild: Brothers Disgruntled	My vote - if it comes down to one or the other, get Nightfall (or EoN)

Nov 01, 2007, 08:44 PM // 20:44	#13
Exhonour Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Oct 2007 Guild: douches Profession: W/E	hmm k ty all... still confused tho lol, dunno might go with prophecies

Nov 01, 2007, 10:30 PM // 22:30	#14
CyberMesh0 Jungle Guide Join Date: Jul 2005 Guild: Charter Vanguard [CV] Profession: N/Me	I'd really suggest the platinum edition.. 10 dollars more, and you get prophecies, EotN, and 10 heroes come with that if you're leaning towards NF for the heroes.

Nov 02, 2007, 12:13 AM // 00:13	#15
Exhonour Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Oct 2007 Guild: douches Profession: W/E	i cant find platinum edition in stores on websites tho :\

Nov 02, 2007, 12:36 AM // 00:36	#16
kazjun Desert Nomad Join Date: Aug 2006 Guild: HoVa Profession: W/N	If you can get the platinum edition, then I'd say get that. Otherwise get nightfall. Heroes are pretty much standard gear nowadays. You don't have to use them, but having the option is good. Having no option is bad. And some places in prophs and NF, are avoid by most people so having heroes around will be something you won't regret having.

Nov 02, 2007, 12:41 AM // 00:41	#17
arsie Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jun 2007 Profession: N/	Look in shops or online stores around, Prophesies can be gotten at quite low prices now. Nightfall is going to be at least $10 more than that. Its an interesting situation, not having Prophesies first, because half of Prophesies is sub-level 20 content, it will be weird especially since you were fast-tracked to level 20 in Factions. Prophesies is great for all the free skills that you can get questing, so that when you have Nightfall, your heroes will have a wide spectrum of skills.

Nov 02, 2007, 01:25 AM // 01:25	#19
Solveig Ikram Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Oct 2006 Guild: none Profession: N/	If you think that you might get Gwen later on then definitely get Prophecies. If you only get one game, then Prophecies still offers the most bang for your buck. Seeing as you won't be able to PvP much because of your limited skill available, Prophecies is the game with the most longevity. My advice is to get Prophecies and start a character from there (pre-searing is imo seriously some of the most fun to be had in the game). Whatever you do, if you love the game, get all the chapters.

Nov 02, 2007, 01:30 AM // 01:30	#20
Krytos Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Rockford, IL Guild: Ambition of Dominance [AoD] Profession: W/Mo	If I were you I would get Nightfall, the storyline is great even if you start from factions, because you arrive right after the horrible noob island of Istan, and the armor sets there are IMO much better than proph, and with Dervish and Paragon you get more Gameplay opportunities (hence farming as well =p) (can you say 130hp dervish?) whereas in Prophecies you only have 6 professions and a slow storyline with incredibly long missions and In my opinion Nightfall with the New professions, 150+skills, leet armors, and to top it off, heroes and one of the best elite areas for farming. (DoA)