get Factions or Nightfall? - Guild Wars Forums

Kdar · Sep 26, 2006, 02:12 PM // 14:12

I play the first GuildWars and now thinking to buy another one..

But I don't know which one.. I can buy Factions or wait a bit and buy Nightfall.

Those that played Factions and Nightfall beta..

What do you think was better?

Eviance · Sep 26, 2006, 02:15 PM // 14:15

Nightfall! I mean at this stage some might say its hard to say, but overall I generally hated Factions, so I will go with the goodness that was Nightfall Beta!

Skuld · Sep 26, 2006, 02:15 PM // 14:15

Nightfall. You will enjoy it more, and looking from the preview you will be getting more of a game.

Mr_T_bot · Sep 26, 2006, 02:23 PM // 14:23

While a WPE is no real preview of how the game will go, what's the chance it could be worse than Factions?

Valkyrian · Sep 26, 2006, 02:25 PM // 14:25

Depends on what you are looking for. If you are looking for a more linear/shorter approach to PvE and a more acute turn towards PvP than Factions should be your choice. If you want a more open, free wielding PvE game that is similar to the original GW, get Nightfall.

One last thing to think about... When I first got Factions I HATED it, but after a while it has kindof grown on me. I do "like" it, but Prophecies is still my choice for PvE as will Nightfall when it is released. GL in your decision!

Mr_T_bot · Sep 26, 2006, 02:31 PM // 14:31

The problem is Factions is not a short approach to anything. The layout and implementation of the early areas make the later areas harder and more tedious to get to, effectively killing most casual interest in the game. I guess you could just createa PvP char and do alliance battles and Jade Quarry or the other one.

Doomslay · Sep 26, 2006, 02:34 PM // 14:34

NIGHTFALL , Factions was a waste of money from now on I am only buying every other expansion. Two design teams one Awsome the other the suxor.

Zubey · Sep 26, 2006, 02:38 PM // 14:38

I'd recommend Factions if you're interested in new forms of casual PVP and like a *fast* trip to lvl 20 in PVE.

I'd recommend Nightfall if you like a longer PVE game, judging from the preview weekend.

Ozric · Sep 26, 2006, 03:01 PM // 15:01

Ele's in Cantha found that they had to have Prophecies to get spells like Meteor Shower and Windborne Speed. Everyone found that you had to have Factions in order to get Material Storage and some other things.

Whether everything is available in Nightfall? Well with the model that's being displayed I'd guess not. If you want to have the most versatile character it would seem that you may need all the chapters. I'd get them both!

There's really nothing to these Nightfall naysayers. There's only a scant few things left in Prophecies that represents any kind of pve challenge, while in Nightfall most all the baddies knock you around pretty hard, and a whole lot more money can be made there while farming if you're into that. That said, I'm still happy so many still play Prophecies, so that when I do get bored and just want to pwn up on some Summits or something, I can still get into a pug easily.

luauelveneno · Sep 26, 2006, 03:09 PM // 15:09

buy factions now you still have 30 days before nightfall is released. leveling a new char in factions will take u a few hours finishing the game a few days (if u rush it) then get nightfall when its released double joy for you!!

Ole Man Bourbon · Sep 26, 2006, 03:10 PM // 15:10

From a skill standpoint, I'd say you can easily skip Factions and get away with it. Most builds I run are Propehecies-based still.

Trixz · Sep 26, 2006, 03:13 PM // 15:13

If you really have to pick, Nightfall.

spajdr · Sep 26, 2006, 03:17 PM // 15:17

I couldnt wait for Nightfall, so i bought Factions and while its not like first part, its still great :P Who cares about levels, i didnt look at levels, but at fun part, graphic, atmosphere of land, not watching level bar all the time.

Lord Palidore · Sep 26, 2006, 03:41 PM // 15:41

It depends.

Factions wasn't although I do think it was a disappointment, it's not as bad as people say it is.

If you really enjoyed playing the first Guild Wars, then Nightfall will be closer to Prophecies than Factions was.

Factions was a short, rushed game, with gaps in the storyline. The good thing it did provide though we're Alliance Battles, FA, etc.

Nightfall wont have any new pvp like that, just a wide world to explore with more things to do. Like I said, should be closer to what Prophecies was.

Your choice in the end though- I still did enjoy Factions for what it was anyways.

Sir Skullcrasher · Sep 26, 2006, 03:54 PM // 15:54

I can't wait to get Nightfall too!

Darksun · Sep 26, 2006, 03:59 PM // 15:59

Just from the PvE weekend I think Nightfall is much better. The Heros with change the game forever! We can only hope (wish) that they might spread the heros to the other 2 games and beyond.. (highly doubt it)

Electric Sky · Sep 26, 2006, 04:50 PM // 16:50

Nightfall ! Simple.

Yanman.be · Sep 26, 2006, 04:57 PM // 16:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doomslay

NIGHTFALL , Factions was a waste of money from now on I am only buying every other expansion. Two design teams one Awsome the other the suxor.

Doomslay. Factions design team will learn from their mistakes, and Nightfal dev team has learned from both chapters. Every chapter will continue to be better and better. My 2 cents.

@OP, if you have time, wait for people to play nightfall, then decide.

Thomas.knbk · Sep 26, 2006, 04:58 PM // 16:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Electric Sky

Nightfall ! Simple.

what he said

Sorcha ravenlock · Sep 26, 2006, 05:53 PM // 17:53

Once Nightfall is out, the price of Factions should drop after a while. Get Nightfall once it comes out,then get factions once it's priced down for the extra skills, the two classes and the storage upgrade

Sep 26, 2006, 02:12 PM // 14:12	#1
Kdar Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Feb 2005	get Factions or Nightfall? I play the first GuildWars and now thinking to buy another one.. But I don't know which one.. I can buy Factions or wait a bit and buy Nightfall. Those that played Factions and Nightfall beta.. What do you think was better?

Sep 26, 2006, 02:15 PM // 14:15	#2
Eviance Desert Nomad Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Eh I forget... o_O Guild: Biscuit of Dewm [MEEP] Profession: R/	Nightfall! I mean at this stage some might say its hard to say, but overall I generally hated Factions, so I will go with the goodness that was Nightfall Beta!

Sep 26, 2006, 02:15 PM // 14:15	#3
Skuld Furnace Stoker Join Date: Sep 2005 Guild: Thousend Tigers Apund Ur Head [Ttgr] Profession: A/	Nightfall. You will enjoy it more, and looking from the preview you will be getting more of a game.

Sep 26, 2006, 02:23 PM // 14:23	#4
Mr_T_bot Banned Join Date: Apr 2006	While a WPE is no real preview of how the game will go, what's the chance it could be worse than Factions?

Sep 26, 2006, 02:25 PM // 14:25	#5
Valkyrian Academy Page Join Date: Jun 2006 Guild: SouL Profession: Mo/	Depends on what you are looking for. If you are looking for a more linear/shorter approach to PvE and a more acute turn towards PvP than Factions should be your choice. If you want a more open, free wielding PvE game that is similar to the original GW, get Nightfall. One last thing to think about... When I first got Factions I HATED it, but after a while it has kindof grown on me. I do "like" it, but Prophecies is still my choice for PvE as will Nightfall when it is released. GL in your decision!

Sep 26, 2006, 02:31 PM // 14:31	#6
Mr_T_bot Banned Join Date: Apr 2006	The problem is Factions is not a short approach to anything. The layout and implementation of the early areas make the later areas harder and more tedious to get to, effectively killing most casual interest in the game. I guess you could just createa PvP char and do alliance battles and Jade Quarry or the other one.

Sep 26, 2006, 02:34 PM // 14:34	#7
Doomslay Academy Page Join Date: Apr 2006 Guild: Knights and Heros Profession: Mo/	NIGHTFALL , Factions was a waste of money from now on I am only buying every other expansion. Two design teams one Awsome the other the suxor.

Sep 26, 2006, 02:38 PM // 14:38	#8
Zubey Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: May 2005 Guild: Wildly Unsuccessful Pacifists	I'd recommend Factions if you're interested in new forms of casual PVP and like a fast trip to lvl 20 in PVE. I'd recommend Nightfall if you like a longer PVE game, judging from the preview weekend.

Sep 26, 2006, 03:01 PM // 15:01	#9
Ozric Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: May 2005 Location: Texas Guild: Phoolz Like Us Profession: E/Me	Ele's in Cantha found that they had to have Prophecies to get spells like Meteor Shower and Windborne Speed. Everyone found that you had to have Factions in order to get Material Storage and some other things. Whether everything is available in Nightfall? Well with the model that's being displayed I'd guess not. If you want to have the most versatile character it would seem that you may need all the chapters. I'd get them both! There's really nothing to these Nightfall naysayers. There's only a scant few things left in Prophecies that represents any kind of pve challenge, while in Nightfall most all the baddies knock you around pretty hard, and a whole lot more money can be made there while farming if you're into that. That said, I'm still happy so many still play Prophecies, so that when I do get bored and just want to pwn up on some Summits or something, I can still get into a pug easily.

Sep 26, 2006, 03:09 PM // 15:09	#10
luauelveneno Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: in my room behind my pc Guild: Guilty Guild [GG]	buy factions now you still have 30 days before nightfall is released. leveling a new char in factions will take u a few hours finishing the game a few days (if u rush it) then get nightfall when its released double joy for you!!

Sep 26, 2006, 03:10 PM // 15:10	#11
Ole Man Bourbon Jungle Guide Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Atlanta Guild: GONG Profession: W/E	From a skill standpoint, I'd say you can easily skip Factions and get away with it. Most builds I run are Propehecies-based still.

Sep 26, 2006, 03:13 PM // 15:13	#12
Trixz Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: May 2006 Profession: Mo/	If you really have to pick, Nightfall.

Sep 26, 2006, 03:17 PM // 15:17	#13
spajdr Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ostrava,Czech Republic Profession: A/R	I couldnt wait for Nightfall, so i bought Factions and while its not like first part, its still great :P Who cares about levels, i didnt look at levels, but at fun part, graphic, atmosphere of land, not watching level bar all the time.

Sep 26, 2006, 03:41 PM // 15:41	#14
Lord Palidore Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: May 2005	It depends. Factions wasn't although I do think it was a disappointment, it's not as bad as people say it is. If you really enjoyed playing the first Guild Wars, then Nightfall will be closer to Prophecies than Factions was. Factions was a short, rushed game, with gaps in the storyline. The good thing it did provide though we're Alliance Battles, FA, etc. Nightfall wont have any new pvp like that, just a wide world to explore with more things to do. Like I said, should be closer to what Prophecies was. Your choice in the end though- I still did enjoy Factions for what it was anyways.

Sep 26, 2006, 03:54 PM // 15:54	#15
Sir Skullcrasher Furnace Stoker Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: California Guild: 15 over 50 [Rare] Profession: W/Mo	I can't wait to get Nightfall too!

Sep 26, 2006, 03:59 PM // 15:59	#16
Darksun Jungle Guide Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Guild: Karr's Castle Profession: W/E	Just from the PvE weekend I think Nightfall is much better. The Heros with change the game forever! We can only hope (wish) that they might spread the heros to the other 2 games and beyond.. (highly doubt it)

Sep 26, 2006, 04:50 PM // 16:50	#17
Electric Sky Krytan Explorer Join Date: May 2006	Nightfall ! Simple.

Sep 26, 2006, 05:53 PM // 17:53	#20
Sorcha ravenlock Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Sep 2006 Guild: Little Wanderers Profession: N/Mo	Once Nightfall is out, the price of Factions should drop after a while. Get Nightfall once it comes out,then get factions once it's priced down for the extra skills, the two classes and the storage upgrade