Genesis Paladin · Sep 15, 2007, 10:46 PM // 22:46

Hey all - I'm looking to get into Guild Wars and I was wondering if $30 is a decent price for Prophecies. That's the cheapest I can find a retail copy - Circuit City - but I'm always up for savings and I just wanted to make sure that I wasn't missing something.

I'm glad to join the community and I hope to log away a lot of hours in Guild Wars.

Thanks!

Taurucis · Sep 15, 2007, 10:52 PM // 22:52

$30 for Prophecies is a pretty good deal, considering that most other places sell it for 45-50.

Neo Nugget · Sep 15, 2007, 10:58 PM // 22:58

prophecies is 30 bucks in the online store i think. I've also seen it for 30 in a few other places too. No less though.

Genesis Paladin · Sep 15, 2007, 11:03 PM // 23:03

Cool. I guess I'm a proud new GuildWars player.

Holly Herro · Sep 15, 2007, 11:24 PM // 23:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Genesis Paladin

Cool. I guess I'm a proud new GuildWars player.

Oh hoo-rah!

Is this 12 characters yet? ><

Mac Sidewinder · Sep 16, 2007, 03:40 AM // 03:40

I got all 3 campaigns in one package for $50 from Sam's Club a while back. Look around for a package deal.

Commander Ryker · Sep 16, 2007, 06:10 PM // 18:10

Good idea! Plus, I've seen Prophecies way cheaper, although I can't remember where. Circuit City is not the place for good prices tho. Try Walmart, Target or one of those.

Masseur · Sep 17, 2007, 05:44 AM // 05:44

I know zipzoomfly.com has had Factions for like $19.99 for forever.

Genesis Paladin · Sep 21, 2007, 01:14 AM // 01:14

It came today - excited to play, but it's taking FOREVER to download the data for Ascalon, so I'm sitting here biting my nails. Is a 40KB/s download speed normal?

Alex Morningstar · Sep 21, 2007, 06:32 AM // 06:32

I would check around online. Stay away from used games, as obviously you cannot reuse a GW key, but I have seen varying prices on games as some sites which to get rid of stock for whatever reason.

If I can get $300 sunglasses for $30 on Overstock.com, somewhere has your prophecies (or Factons, Nightfall, maybe even GW:EN) for cheaper.

Edit: I did some looking and you can get Nightfall and Factions here for less than it's marked for.

Happy Hunting!

Arcane_Penguin · Sep 21, 2007, 07:13 AM // 07:13

Yeah, it can take awhile for things to load for the first time since it has to download all the data.

PS: add me to your friends in game if you need any help

IGN: Ashley Nighthawkl

JeniM · Sep 21, 2007, 09:33 AM // 09:33

wow you americans get ripped off, over here it's £10 at most for any of the 3 campaigns
(Thats around US$20)

Toutatis · Sep 21, 2007, 09:43 AM // 09:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeniM

over here it's £10 at most for any of the 3 campaigns

I got my copy of Prophecies for around that price - I found it in a bargain bin at Game. The best £10 I ever spent

pkodyssey · Sep 21, 2007, 11:15 AM // 11:15

If you are downloading everytime you change locations then add -image to the end of your target.

I shall explain.

1. Right click the GW icon.
2. Choose properties.
3. Under the shortcut tab go to "Target"
4. It should say something like "C:\Program Files\Guild Wars\GW.exe"
5. ADD a space then -image to the end of that line after the quotation marks.
6. Click apply.
7. This will take some time but it will speed up the time between zones without having to load content everytime you go somewhere new.
8. Remove the -image to play. The game won't lauch with it there.
9. You could make a second GW icon for doing a regular image after each update.

Welcome and have fun.

If you need help feel free to PM me in game. My character name is listed at the left under my avatar.

Also, don't get run anywhere in the game on your first toon, it will spoil the story line and reduce the fun factor, IMHO.

Lastly, check out and bookmark the official wiki and unofficial wiki if you get stuck or have questions.

Yanman.be · Sep 21, 2007, 11:18 AM // 11:18

19 € in my local Fnac store.

Ghryphon · Sep 21, 2007, 11:43 AM // 11:43

Welcome to the community...

Need help? Feel free to pm in game

IGN: Tiki Timble

Always happy to answer questions / provide help to new players.

And theres a platinum edition floating around someplace that has all of them I think.

Tutis Evito · Sep 21, 2007, 11:52 AM // 11:52

Yep here in the UK

Proph £10
Factions : £10-£15
Nightfall : £15-£20

Genesis Paladin · Sep 21, 2007, 02:25 PM // 14:25

Wow, what a friendly community! I'm very appreciative of both the warm welcomes and assistance. Nighthawk, Odyssey, and Tiki - I'll add you in. You're very gracious. (I'm downloading through -image now, Odyssey. Thanks for the tip!)

As for Nightfall and Factions - well, it'll be a bit before I'm ready for that, but I appreciate the links.

Mac Sidewinder · Sep 21, 2007, 10:07 PM // 22:07

lol friendly community - just wait.

Genesis Paladin · Sep 22, 2007, 11:24 PM // 23:24

Hmm... I sense cynicism. :P

Sep 15, 2007, 10:46 PM // 22:46	#1
Genesis Paladin Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Missouri Guild: Christian Expeditionary Force Profession: R/E	Guild Wars on the cheap. Hey all - I'm looking to get into Guild Wars and I was wondering if $30 is a decent price for Prophecies. That's the cheapest I can find a retail copy - Circuit City - but I'm always up for savings and I just wanted to make sure that I wasn't missing something. I'm glad to join the community and I hope to log away a lot of hours in Guild Wars. Thanks!

Sep 15, 2007, 10:58 PM // 22:58	#3
Neo Nugget Site Contributor Join Date: Jan 2006 Profession: R/	prophecies is 30 bucks in the online store i think. I've also seen it for 30 in a few other places too. No less though. __________________ "Even if the morrow is barren of promises, nothing shall forestall my return."

Sep 21, 2007, 06:32 AM // 06:32	#10
Alex Morningstar Krytan Explorer Join Date: May 2006 Guild: Team Asshat [Hat] leader - [GR] Alliance Profession: Mo/	I would check around online. Stay away from used games, as obviously you cannot reuse a GW key, but I have seen varying prices on games as some sites which to get rid of stock for whatever reason. If I can get $300 sunglasses for $30 on Overstock.com, somewhere has your prophecies (or Factons, Nightfall, maybe even GW:EN) for cheaper. Edit: I did some looking and you can get Nightfall and Factions here for less than it's marked for. Happy Hunting! Last edited by Alex Morningstar; Sep 21, 2007 at 06:38 AM // 06:38.. Reason: Did some research...

Sep 15, 2007, 10:52 PM // 22:52	#2
Taurucis Jungle Guide Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The edge of reason Guild: I don't play any more. Profession: W/E	$30 for Prophecies is a pretty good deal, considering that most other places sell it for 45-50.

Sep 15, 2007, 11:03 PM // 23:03	#4
Genesis Paladin Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Missouri Guild: Christian Expeditionary Force Profession: R/E	Cool. I guess I'm a proud new GuildWars player.

Sep 16, 2007, 03:40 AM // 03:40	#6
Mac Sidewinder Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Jun 2007	I got all 3 campaigns in one package for $50 from Sam's Club a while back. Look around for a package deal.

Sep 16, 2007, 06:10 PM // 18:10	#7
Commander Ryker Site Contributor Join Date: Jun 2005 Profession: R/	Good idea! Plus, I've seen Prophecies way cheaper, although I can't remember where. Circuit City is not the place for good prices tho. Try Walmart, Target or one of those.

Sep 17, 2007, 05:44 AM // 05:44	#8
Masseur Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Southern California Profession: R/Mo	I know zipzoomfly.com has had Factions for like $19.99 for forever.

Sep 21, 2007, 01:14 AM // 01:14	#9
Genesis Paladin Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Missouri Guild: Christian Expeditionary Force Profession: R/E	It came today - excited to play, but it's taking FOREVER to download the data for Ascalon, so I'm sitting here biting my nails. Is a 40KB/s download speed normal?

Sep 21, 2007, 07:13 AM // 07:13	#11
Arcane_Penguin Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Land Downunder Guild: The Shadowheart Vanguard Profession: R/Mo	Yeah, it can take awhile for things to load for the first time since it has to download all the data. PS: add me to your friends in game if you need any help IGN: Ashley Nighthawkl

Sep 21, 2007, 09:33 AM // 09:33	#12
JeniM Desert Nomad Join Date: May 2007 Profession: W/E	wow you americans get ripped off, over here it's £10 at most for any of the 3 campaigns (Thats around US$20)

Sep 21, 2007, 11:15 AM // 11:15	#14
pkodyssey Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: In a cardboard box with Internet Guild: The Order of the Frozen Tundra (TofT) Profession: N/	If you are downloading everytime you change locations then add -image to the end of your target. I shall explain. 1. Right click the GW icon. 2. Choose properties. 3. Under the shortcut tab go to "Target" 4. It should say something like "C:\Program Files\Guild Wars\GW.exe" 5. ADD a space then -image to the end of that line after the quotation marks. 6. Click apply. 7. This will take some time but it will speed up the time between zones without having to load content everytime you go somewhere new. 8. Remove the -image to play. The game won't lauch with it there. 9. You could make a second GW icon for doing a regular image after each update. Welcome and have fun. If you need help feel free to PM me in game. My character name is listed at the left under my avatar. Also, don't get run anywhere in the game on your first toon, it will spoil the story line and reduce the fun factor, IMHO. Lastly, check out and bookmark the official wiki and unofficial wiki if you get stuck or have questions.

Sep 21, 2007, 11:18 AM // 11:18	#15
Yanman.be Banned Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Belgium Guild: [ROSE] Profession: A/	19 € in my local Fnac store.

Sep 21, 2007, 11:43 AM // 11:43	#16
Ghryphon Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Iowa, United States Guild: LOD Profession: Mo/	Welcome to the community... Need help? Feel free to pm in game IGN: Tiki Timble Always happy to answer questions / provide help to new players. And theres a platinum edition floating around someplace that has all of them I think.

Sep 21, 2007, 11:52 AM // 11:52	#17
Tutis Evito Krytan Explorer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: England,UK Guild: Incredible Edible Bookah [YUM] Profession: R/	Yep here in the UK Proph £10 Factions : £10-£15 Nightfall : £15-£20

Sep 21, 2007, 02:25 PM // 14:25	#18
Genesis Paladin Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Missouri Guild: Christian Expeditionary Force Profession: R/E	Wow, what a friendly community! I'm very appreciative of both the warm welcomes and assistance. Nighthawk, Odyssey, and Tiki - I'll add you in. You're very gracious. (I'm downloading through -image now, Odyssey. Thanks for the tip!) As for Nightfall and Factions - well, it'll be a bit before I'm ready for that, but I appreciate the links.

Sep 21, 2007, 10:07 PM // 22:07	#19
Mac Sidewinder Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Jun 2007	lol friendly community - just wait.

Sep 22, 2007, 11:24 PM // 23:24	#20
Genesis Paladin Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Missouri Guild: Christian Expeditionary Force Profession: R/E	Hmm... I sense cynicism. :P