Factions or Nightfall which is better?? - Page 2 - Guild Wars Forums

gamecube187 · Nov 13, 2006, 12:48 AM // 00:48

Nightfall and Factions are about the same.

Contrary to what many people are saying, Factions isn't that much pvp. Really, the only pvp things in Factions are Alliance battles, Fort Aspenwood, and Jade Quarry, which isn't that much.

Factions seems to have more to do overall. Nightfall has a lot of tedious grind for sunspear points at the beggining of the game, but it also has heros, so that cancels out the grind plus more.

I say you get both, but get Nightfall first just because

1) There are more people there right now
and
2) it has heros that you can bring to other continents, which make the game a lot easier

IMO, Factions=Nightfall>>>Prophecies, but they are all worth getting, enspecially if you already bought Prophecies and liked it.

death fuzzy · Nov 13, 2006, 12:53 AM // 00:53

the only things i liked about factions was the extremely fast levelling and armour.

currently, the best thing to do is start in factions, get off newb island, go to kamadan, do the mission that brings you to the mainland, and there you go.
Disadvantage, weak heroes.

Stixxx · Nov 13, 2006, 11:12 AM // 11:12

Nightfall... hands down

Cebe · Nov 13, 2006, 11:38 AM // 11:38

Factions > Nightfall > Prophecies

Sophitia Leafblade · Nov 13, 2006, 11:54 AM // 11:54

Nightfall definetly, Factions was fun but was really a BIG let down after Phrophecies, Nightfall is a step in the right direction

. *hugs Anet*

ikepdx · Nov 13, 2006, 10:42 PM // 22:42

PvP = Player Versus Play (fighting other humans)
PvE = Plaver Versus Environment (roll playing game, fighting the computer mobs)
I only play PvE

Factions was by far the easiest to level up and gain the max level of 20. My best time to level 20 was a little over 7 hours without the use of XP scrolls. It was a quick game and can be finished in less than 40 hours of play. However I found that the game was a bit too hectic for me and at first I personally didn't like the new characters. I do like the assassin now since I've learned the proper way to play the class (hit and run, !tank), but she is still one of my least played characters.

I'm still exploring Nightfall. I like the game better than Factions so far. Nightfall is much slower though than Factions. I think it took me 5 hours to reach level 12 on my Dervish due to having to earn promotion points and the running back and forth of some of the quests. I have over 40 hours of play on my Paragon and have only completed 7 of 20 missions, but he is my explorer so my Dervish is getting the benefits of the exploration.

So far the story of Nightfall is good and seems a bit easier for me to follow than that of Prophecies. Factions story was mostly easy to follow too.

The Dervish and Paragon are fun to play. The Paragon is great party leader with his skills and can deal some damage by himself and take damage with the 2nd highest armor in the game. This works well with the heros. The Dervish seems like it will easier than the Paragon to solo with - once you've gotten the proper skills. The Dervish, being a melee class fighter, is vulnerable in the beginning without any direct self healing skills, running away skills and only 3rd level (Ranger/Assassin) class armor.

Hopefully this helps you form an opinion. Which ever you decide, be sure to come back and check the site and forums for help and to share your experiences.

Nov 13, 2006, 12:48 AM // 00:48	#21
gamecube187 Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jun 2006	Nightfall and Factions are about the same. Contrary to what many people are saying, Factions isn't that much pvp. Really, the only pvp things in Factions are Alliance battles, Fort Aspenwood, and Jade Quarry, which isn't that much. Factions seems to have more to do overall. Nightfall has a lot of tedious grind for sunspear points at the beggining of the game, but it also has heros, so that cancels out the grind plus more. I say you get both, but get Nightfall first just because 1) There are more people there right now and 2) it has heros that you can bring to other continents, which make the game a lot easier IMO, Factions=Nightfall>>>Prophecies, but they are all worth getting, enspecially if you already bought Prophecies and liked it.

Nov 13, 2006, 12:53 AM // 00:53	#22
death fuzzy Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Sep 2005 Guild: Nefarius Union	the only things i liked about factions was the extremely fast levelling and armour. currently, the best thing to do is start in factions, get off newb island, go to kamadan, do the mission that brings you to the mainland, and there you go. Disadvantage, weak heroes.

Nov 13, 2006, 11:12 AM // 11:12	#23
Stixxx Krytan Explorer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Belgium	Nightfall... hands down

Nov 13, 2006, 11:38 AM // 11:38	#24
Cebe The 5th Celestial Boss Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Inverness, Scotland Guild: The Cult of Scaro [WHO] Profession: E/	Factions > Nightfall > Prophecies

Nov 13, 2006, 11:54 AM // 11:54	#25
Sophitia Leafblade Desert Nomad Join Date: Nov 2005 Guild: Dragon Slayer Guild [DSG] Profession: R/	Nightfall definetly, Factions was fun but was really a BIG let down after Phrophecies, Nightfall is a step in the right direction . hugs Anet

Nov 13, 2006, 10:42 PM // 22:42	#26
ikepdx Academy Page Join Date: Dec 2005	PvP = Player Versus Play (fighting other humans) PvE = Plaver Versus Environment (roll playing game, fighting the computer mobs) I only play PvE Factions was by far the easiest to level up and gain the max level of 20. My best time to level 20 was a little over 7 hours without the use of XP scrolls. It was a quick game and can be finished in less than 40 hours of play. However I found that the game was a bit too hectic for me and at first I personally didn't like the new characters. I do like the assassin now since I've learned the proper way to play the class (hit and run, !tank), but she is still one of my least played characters. I'm still exploring Nightfall. I like the game better than Factions so far. Nightfall is much slower though than Factions. I think it took me 5 hours to reach level 12 on my Dervish due to having to earn promotion points and the running back and forth of some of the quests. I have over 40 hours of play on my Paragon and have only completed 7 of 20 missions, but he is my explorer so my Dervish is getting the benefits of the exploration. So far the story of Nightfall is good and seems a bit easier for me to follow than that of Prophecies. Factions story was mostly easy to follow too. The Dervish and Paragon are fun to play. The Paragon is great party leader with his skills and can deal some damage by himself and take damage with the 2nd highest armor in the game. This works well with the heros. The Dervish seems like it will easier than the Paragon to solo with - once you've gotten the proper skills. The Dervish, being a melee class fighter, is vulnerable in the beginning without any direct self healing skills, running away skills and only 3rd level (Ranger/Assassin) class armor. Hopefully this helps you form an opinion. Which ever you decide, be sure to come back and check the site and forums for help and to share your experiences.