Need a little help - Guild Wars Forums

Darias · Aug 08, 2006, 02:05 AM // 02:05

Ive recently made the decision to switch from WoW to guild Wars (monthly fee is a pain :P ) but ive kinda got myself stuck..i only have the casah for one game and i knw the recent expansion Factions has released and from what ive heard you dont need the first game to play it...should i buy factions or the original? what game has more content?

also any tips on classes would be appreciated ^^ i was a hunter on WoW so im sorta leaning towards ranger

any advice would be appreciated

sludderx · Aug 08, 2006, 02:11 AM // 02:11

well, prophecies is the first, and its bigger than factions. so id get proph. i have played some factions, i hear its small, but i have yet to buy it, and nightfall when that is released. ranger is like a hunter, using the wilderness to survive. as ranger you can trap, range attack and alot of other stuff. just go to the site and you can learn about the professions. playing through prophecies 3 times.. i can tell you it has more than factions, i think you would enjoy it more, and it has many things to do, unless your like me and beat it. it will keep you busy for ahwile.. then get factions and nightfall. But all classes have their strengths and weaknesses, just go with whichever suites you.

Darias · Aug 08, 2006, 02:17 AM // 02:17

thanks alot for your advice!!!!! i think ive decided on a ranger now i just gotta find something to pair up with it :P

Livingston · Aug 08, 2006, 02:59 AM // 02:59

As a WoW player you may be more comfortable with factions as you level up a lot quicker in it.

However, I believe you will learn more about the game and how it really works if you go with Prophices. And it has double the content.

Livingston

Canadian Bacon · Aug 08, 2006, 03:20 AM // 03:20

I reccomend Prophecies. It was the first, so you will have a proper introduction to some of the storyline's characters, and it is also way bigger. Though the levelling and skill acquisition is slower, I believe that makes the game better (that's just my opinion). Factions also has an incredibly steep learning curve, so it isn't ncie to new players at all. Prophecies is much easier to learn.

Opeth11 · Aug 08, 2006, 05:03 AM // 05:03

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Originally Posted by Livingston

As a WoW player you may be more comfortable with factions as you level up a lot quicker in it.

Wait..wouldn't he be more comfortable in Prophecies because you don't level up as fast over there? I mean, World of Warcraft leveling isn't exactly a quick process.

Perhaps you were referring to being of a higher level..

Darias · Aug 08, 2006, 05:34 AM // 05:34

thankyou for all your help..im definitly going to go for the orginal now..

still working on what to pair up with ranger though...any suggestions?

Livingston · Aug 08, 2006, 05:39 AM // 05:39

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Originally Posted by Opeth11

Wait..wouldn't he be more comfortable in Prophecies because you don't level up as fast over there? I mean, World of Warcraft leveling isn't exactly a quick process.

Perhaps you were referring to being of a higher level..

Though it's not nearly as quick as Factions Wow is notorious for being able to level cap very quickly compared to most popular MMOs.

Livingston

Opeth11 · Aug 08, 2006, 05:42 AM // 05:42

-_- I just can't imagine using the words "quick" and "World of Warcraft" together when discussing levelling. Sure, comparing can work, but it's still a bitch to level up in World of Warcraft and you're forced to do it more or less. Quick...bah.

Livingston · Aug 08, 2006, 05:45 AM // 05:45

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Originally Posted by Opeth11

-_- I just can't imagine using the words "quick" and "World of Warcraft" together when discussing levelling. Sure, comparing can work, but it's still a bitch to level up in World of Warcraft and you're forced to do it more or less. Quick...bah.

Have you played EQ of DAoC?

Livingston

Canadian Bacon · Aug 08, 2006, 05:46 AM // 05:46

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Originally Posted by Darias

thankyou for all your help..im definitly going to go for the orginal now..

still working on what to pair up with ranger though...any suggestions?

Monk, or perhaps Warrior.

Darias · Aug 08, 2006, 05:48 AM // 05:48

actually i found the lvling in wow pretty quick..faster then i expected..ive been playing since feb and have 3 60's

Opeth11 · Aug 08, 2006, 05:52 AM // 05:52

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Originally Posted by Livingston

Have you played EQ of DAoC?

Livingston

I'm just saying, even through comparison, World of Warcraft levelling shouldn't be regarded as "quick".

Darias · Aug 08, 2006, 06:10 AM // 06:10

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Originally Posted by Canadian Bacon

Monk, or perhaps Warrior.

thanx for the input

prolly gonna go ranger/monk

Opeth11 · Aug 08, 2006, 06:19 AM // 06:19

Ugh that was a typing festival that I sent through you PM, Darias.

Darias · Aug 08, 2006, 06:24 AM // 06:24

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Originally Posted by Opeth11

Ugh that was a typing festival that I sent through you PM, Darias.

lol yeah what can i say..i ask alot of questions

Opeth11 · Aug 08, 2006, 06:24 AM // 06:24

And I should start doing my physics homework now. Have fun.

mega_jamie · Aug 08, 2006, 02:00 PM // 14:00

imo, get prophecies, and unles ur really up for playing Rit and Assassin ignore factions and wait for Nightfall

Big_Iron · Aug 08, 2006, 02:10 PM // 14:10

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Originally Posted by Darias

thanx for the input

prolly gonna go ranger/monk

That's probably a good idea. There are other good secondaries for a Ranger, but you can change later on in the game. As a ranger/monk, you're very tough and can even solo quite a bit.

Aug 08, 2006, 02:05 AM // 02:05	#1
Darias Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Aug 2006 Guild: NA Profession: R/Mo	Need a little help Ive recently made the decision to switch from WoW to guild Wars (monthly fee is a pain :P ) but ive kinda got myself stuck..i only have the casah for one game and i knw the recent expansion Factions has released and from what ive heard you dont need the first game to play it...should i buy factions or the original? what game has more content? also any tips on classes would be appreciated ^^ i was a hunter on WoW so im sorta leaning towards ranger any advice would be appreciated

Aug 08, 2006, 02:11 AM // 02:11	#2
sludderx Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Jul 2006 Guild: Multiplay Uk [MPUK]	well, prophecies is the first, and its bigger than factions. so id get proph. i have played some factions, i hear its small, but i have yet to buy it, and nightfall when that is released. ranger is like a hunter, using the wilderness to survive. as ranger you can trap, range attack and alot of other stuff. just go to the site and you can learn about the professions. playing through prophecies 3 times.. i can tell you it has more than factions, i think you would enjoy it more, and it has many things to do, unless your like me and beat it. it will keep you busy for ahwile.. then get factions and nightfall. But all classes have their strengths and weaknesses, just go with whichever suites you.

Aug 08, 2006, 02:17 AM // 02:17	#3
Darias Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Aug 2006 Guild: NA Profession: R/Mo	thanks alot for your advice!!!!! i think ive decided on a ranger now i just gotta find something to pair up with it :P

Aug 08, 2006, 02:59 AM // 02:59	#4
Livingston Jungle Guide Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The Edge of the World Guild: [L] [GET]	As a WoW player you may be more comfortable with factions as you level up a lot quicker in it. However, I believe you will learn more about the game and how it really works if you go with Prophices. And it has double the content. Livingston

Aug 08, 2006, 03:20 AM // 03:20	#5
Canadian Bacon Krytan Explorer Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Guild: Kingdom of Tyria [KoT]	I reccomend Prophecies. It was the first, so you will have a proper introduction to some of the storyline's characters, and it is also way bigger. Though the levelling and skill acquisition is slower, I believe that makes the game better (that's just my opinion). Factions also has an incredibly steep learning curve, so it isn't ncie to new players at all. Prophecies is much easier to learn.

Aug 08, 2006, 05:34 AM // 05:34	#7
Darias Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Aug 2006 Guild: NA Profession: R/Mo	thankyou for all your help..im definitly going to go for the orginal now.. still working on what to pair up with ranger though...any suggestions?

Aug 08, 2006, 05:42 AM // 05:42	#9
Opeth11 Desert Nomad Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Richmond, British Columbia, Kanada Guild: Demon of the Fall [Opet] Profession: Mo/Me	-_- I just can't imagine using the words "quick" and "World of Warcraft" together when discussing levelling. Sure, comparing can work, but it's still a bitch to level up in World of Warcraft and you're forced to do it more or less. Quick...bah.

Aug 08, 2006, 05:48 AM // 05:48	#12
Darias Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Aug 2006 Guild: NA Profession: R/Mo	actually i found the lvling in wow pretty quick..faster then i expected..ive been playing since feb and have 3 60's

Aug 08, 2006, 06:19 AM // 06:19	#15
Opeth11 Desert Nomad Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Richmond, British Columbia, Kanada Guild: Demon of the Fall [Opet] Profession: Mo/Me	Ugh that was a typing festival that I sent through you PM, Darias.

Aug 08, 2006, 06:24 AM // 06:24	#17
Opeth11 Desert Nomad Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Richmond, British Columbia, Kanada Guild: Demon of the Fall [Opet] Profession: Mo/Me	And I should start doing my physics homework now. Have fun.

Aug 08, 2006, 02:00 PM // 14:00	#18
mega_jamie Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: UK Guild: Warlords of Ruin Profession: A/Mo	imo, get prophecies, and unles ur really up for playing Rit and Assassin ignore factions and wait for Nightfall