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paulster · Jul 18, 2006, 11:39 PM // 23:39

Since im buying guildwars tonight I can't decide whether to buy vanilla GW, or go with factions. Is there anything really good in factions to make it worth buying over GW?

thanks

Opeth11 · Jul 18, 2006, 11:43 PM // 23:43

I suppose if you like the concept of Alliance Battles you could pick up Factions first o.o

Honestly, I think going with "Vanilla GW" would be much more productive, seeing that it allows you time to learn how to play the game properly. The game incrementally gets harder, while Factions is easy at first, then it ramps up the difficulty to an extreme for newcomers.

Aggro, baby!

Loviatar · Jul 18, 2006, 11:46 PM // 23:46

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Originally Posted by paulster

Since im buying guildwars tonight I can't decide whether to buy vanilla GW, or go with factions. Is there anything really good in factions to make it worth buying over GW?

thanks

GW original will get you off to a much better start as Factions is meant for experienced characters and the starting area basically gets you into the deep end of the pool to sink or swim as fast as possible.

i spend more time in GW than Factions

Run Red Run · Jul 18, 2006, 11:52 PM // 23:52

I guess it all depends on what kind of experience you're wanting to get out of Guild Wars.

Personally, I'd recommend starting in Prophecies. It allows you to immerse yourself and really take your time to develop your characters and get an understanding of the game.

I just don't think Factions would hold your attention as long because you get the highest level/armor/weapons fairly quickly into the game.

Cyan The Archer · Jul 18, 2006, 11:58 PM // 23:58

Factions because most people play it. They're both great games. Choose Prophecies(Vanilla GW?) if you like playing alone and love PvE.

Opeth11 · Jul 18, 2006, 11:58 PM // 23:58

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Originally Posted by Run Red Run

I just don't think Factions would hold your attention as long because you get the highest level/armor/weapons fairly quickly into the game.

Two hours at the most =/

Then you gety frustrated because of that Mayhem in the Market quest. God, that quest pisses me off.

TheMosesPHD · Jul 19, 2006, 12:02 AM // 00:02

When and how did prophecies get the nickname vanilla GW? O.o I'm confused. does vanilla mean something besides a type of food in another language? :O

paulster · Jul 19, 2006, 12:13 AM // 00:13

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Originally Posted by TheMosesPHD

When and how did prophecies get the nickname vanilla GW? O.o I'm confused. does vanilla mean something besides a type of food in another language? :O

vanilla is just slang for original

anyways im heading out in an hour to buy the game, hope to see you guys out htere

any suggestions on what I should be (warrior, elem. etc?)

BeatWolf · Jul 19, 2006, 12:17 AM // 00:17

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Originally Posted by paulster

any suggestions on what I should be (warrior, elem. etc?)

Warrior

Opeth11 · Jul 19, 2006, 12:17 AM // 00:17

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Originally Posted by paulster

vanilla is just slang for original

anyways im heading out in an hour to buy the game, hope to see you guys out htere

any suggestions on what I should be (warrior, elem. etc?)

Oh you won't be seeing us, we're forum lurkers! We already have the game

Which class you want to participate in will be your decision. Pick a character that appeals to you and go with it. You will start in a world called "pre-searing" and it's basically a tutorial world. It will let you mess around with skills from all classes and eventually you will get to mix your current class with any other class you choose.

Of course, you can always start a new character if you want to play with a new class completely ^^.

Have fun and good luck on your adventures!

paulster · Jul 19, 2006, 12:22 AM // 00:22

sounds like the elementalist is the right prof. for me then, because I was a mage in WoW (don't flame

) and they sound pretty similar

Opeth11 · Jul 19, 2006, 12:23 AM // 00:23

Mages in WoW were cool >_>

They can make food!

Jul 18, 2006, 11:39 PM // 23:39	#1
paulster Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Jul 2006	cant decide between Since im buying guildwars tonight I can't decide whether to buy vanilla GW, or go with factions. Is there anything really good in factions to make it worth buying over GW? thanks

Jul 18, 2006, 11:43 PM // 23:43	#2
Opeth11 Desert Nomad Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Richmond, British Columbia, Kanada Guild: Demon of the Fall [Opet] Profession: Mo/Me	I suppose if you like the concept of Alliance Battles you could pick up Factions first o.o Honestly, I think going with "Vanilla GW" would be much more productive, seeing that it allows you time to learn how to play the game properly. The game incrementally gets harder, while Factions is easy at first, then it ramps up the difficulty to an extreme for newcomers. Aggro, baby!

Jul 18, 2006, 11:52 PM // 23:52	#4
Run Red Run Academy Page Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Colorado Guild: Rally Opposing Fears [ROFL]	I guess it all depends on what kind of experience you're wanting to get out of Guild Wars. Personally, I'd recommend starting in Prophecies. It allows you to immerse yourself and really take your time to develop your characters and get an understanding of the game. I just don't think Factions would hold your attention as long because you get the highest level/armor/weapons fairly quickly into the game.

Jul 18, 2006, 11:58 PM // 23:58	#5
Cyan The Archer Jungle Guide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Denmark Profession: R/	Factions because most people play it. They're both great games. Choose Prophecies(Vanilla GW?) if you like playing alone and love PvE.

Jul 19, 2006, 12:02 AM // 00:02	#7
TheMosesPHD Jungle Guide Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Oregon Guild: Mo Mo Patty Blinks [MoMo] Profession: R/	When and how did prophecies get the nickname vanilla GW? O.o I'm confused. does vanilla mean something besides a type of food in another language? :O

Jul 19, 2006, 12:22 AM // 00:22	#11
paulster Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Jul 2006	sounds like the elementalist is the right prof. for me then, because I was a mage in WoW (don't flame ) and they sound pretty similar

Jul 19, 2006, 12:23 AM // 00:23	#12
Opeth11 Desert Nomad Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Richmond, British Columbia, Kanada Guild: Demon of the Fall [Opet] Profession: Mo/Me	Mages in WoW were cool >_> They can make food!