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manmagoonbt · Oct 23, 2006, 01:23 AM // 01:23

What is the difference between a RP character and PvP charecter, when I am creating my charecter? Which is more fun to play as?

kratimas · Oct 23, 2006, 01:36 AM // 01:36

RP is (Role Playing) character. This means that you will start out at level 1 and play your character through a storyline. Building up your character as you go.

PvP (Player Vs. Player) character you will start with a level 20 and only be able to play in PvP matches against other players.

IMO, A RP character is better to start with becuase you get to see how skills work and get down the mechanics of the game. Also once you get your character to level 20 you can play your character in all the PvP areas. Accually you can do this at lower levels as well if your want. I am not big on PvP so, I really don't know where to do lower level PvP'ing. I think it was all moved to the battle isles but, hopefully someone else who does it more then I can tell you that.

Hope this helps,

Krat

dargon · Oct 23, 2006, 05:42 AM // 05:42

As a continuation to Kratimas response, as you go through the game with an RP character, you'll find items, learn skills, etc. Each time you find or learn something new, it'll be unlocked for your account. If / when you create a PvP character all these things you've unlocked are available for your to choose from and use on the PvP character.

lennymon · Oct 23, 2006, 06:59 AM // 06:59

Additionally, a pvp character cannot leave pvp areas, the rp character can do anything.

Maria The Princess · Oct 23, 2006, 07:05 AM // 07:05

dont forget that to PVP you will need to unlock skills to use.

to unlock skills you can go through story line, or will need to earn Factions (point system) through PVP itself, so i recomend you go through story line first. heck, you will enjoy the game more

Oct 23, 2006, 01:23 AM // 01:23	#1
manmagoonbt Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Oct 2006	I read the FAQ and didn't see an answer to my question What is the difference between a RP character and PvP charecter, when I am creating my charecter? Which is more fun to play as?

Oct 23, 2006, 01:36 AM // 01:36	#2
kratimas Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Dec 2005 Guild: Order of the Setting Sun Profession: R/	RP is (Role Playing) character. This means that you will start out at level 1 and play your character through a storyline. Building up your character as you go. PvP (Player Vs. Player) character you will start with a level 20 and only be able to play in PvP matches against other players. IMO, A RP character is better to start with becuase you get to see how skills work and get down the mechanics of the game. Also once you get your character to level 20 you can play your character in all the PvP areas. Accually you can do this at lower levels as well if your want. I am not big on PvP so, I really don't know where to do lower level PvP'ing. I think it was all moved to the battle isles but, hopefully someone else who does it more then I can tell you that. Hope this helps, Krat

Oct 23, 2006, 05:42 AM // 05:42	#3
dargon Furnace Stoker Join Date: May 2005 Guild: The Seraphim Knights [TSK] Profession: R/	As a continuation to Kratimas response, as you go through the game with an RP character, you'll find items, learn skills, etc. Each time you find or learn something new, it'll be unlocked for your account. If / when you create a PvP character all these things you've unlocked are available for your to choose from and use on the PvP character.

Oct 23, 2006, 06:59 AM // 06:59	#4
lennymon Forge Runner Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Seattle Guild: Odin's Hammer [OH] - Servant's of Fortuna [SoF] Profession: R/	Additionally, a pvp character cannot leave pvp areas, the rp character can do anything.

Oct 23, 2006, 07:05 AM // 07:05	#5
Maria The Princess Forge Runner Join Date: Mar 2006 Guild: Aequitas Deis	dont forget that to PVP you will need to unlock skills to use. to unlock skills you can go through story line, or will need to earn Factions (point system) through PVP itself, so i recomend you go through story line first. heck, you will enjoy the game more