Prophicies or Factions: Which to buy First? - Guild Wars Forums

Nestaron · Jul 14, 2006, 07:24 PM // 19:24

I have a friend whos intrested in getting into Guild Wars but can only afford to buy one game at the moment... He asked what chapter to get first and i told him Prophicies would be his best bet... As it has a more indepth storymode and will give him longer to learn about the game, but in reality it doesn't really matter all that much. He asked someone else he knows and they've told him he should get Factions, simply because they reckon it's better than Prophicies as it as ''more things todo''.

I still stand by that Prophicies is the best option to go for, and my friend would like your opinions on the matter to help him deciede.

Former Ruling · Jul 14, 2006, 07:32 PM // 19:32

Chapter 1 by far for a new person...Think of Factions as a glorified Expansion. Chapter 1 is much friendlier to the new player.

DeepCypher · Jul 14, 2006, 07:43 PM // 19:43

I second the Prophecies suggestion. Start there and move to Factions if desired.

Regards

Opeth11 · Jul 14, 2006, 07:43 PM // 19:43

Factions doesn't help a new player when it comes to teaching them the basics too well :/

Sure, there's that opening mission which gives you tons of information, but after the first two missions, good luck figuring out aggro properly.

Monsters galore.

Gogo Prophecies!

hinhtan · Jul 14, 2006, 08:00 PM // 20:00

GW Prophecies

DeanBB · Jul 14, 2006, 08:16 PM // 20:16

I 2nd....er...6th...that suggestion for starting with Prophecies.

Yichi · Jul 14, 2006, 08:33 PM // 20:33

As with any game, its hard to jump into the middle of it and be expected to know exactically what to do. when at all possible it is always best to start at the beginning and learn the game from the start before heading into any expansions. so i would suggest starting in Guild Wars: Prophecies.

Zakarr · Jul 14, 2006, 08:35 PM // 20:35

Prophecies.

rowaasr13 · Jul 14, 2006, 10:29 PM // 22:29

Forget Prophecies. It seems that it is "it's in the past" for ANet. You won't get new updates for it - just check this week update and see for yourself.

Caleb · Jul 14, 2006, 10:46 PM // 22:46

I would buy Prophecies. It was a better game in my opinion, and all the skill updates etc still effect characters there.

**Marty Silverblade** · Jul 14, 2006, 10:50 PM // 22:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by rowaasr13

Forget Prophecies. It seems that it is "it's in the past" for ANet. You won't get new updates for it - just check this week update and see for yourself.

First of all, Factions is still quite new and Anet needs to fix various bugs. All that Prophecies ones have been fixed. Once Anet fixes the bugs with Factions they will begin to add to both games and work on chapter 3. When Chapter 3 comes out there will be bugs that need fixing. When thay get fixed Anet will begin working on Chapter 4 and add to all 3 games...

In response to the thread, I'd go for Prophecies. You level up waaaaaaaaay too fast in Factions and there is far less time to develop skill. Also, if Factions gave out more skills than just having to buy them player skill would develop even more.

Prophecies introduces main characters, such as the monk dude(cant spell his name), Devona, Cynn, and all the other dudes.

Chaper 1 before Chaper 2 dude.

Spike · Jul 14, 2006, 10:50 PM // 22:50

Check to see if any place is doing a special deal for both prophecies and factions. If not then defenatly get Prophecies

gamecube187 · Jul 14, 2006, 11:08 PM // 23:08

Prophecies is much better for new players than factions, just because it takes longer to level up so new players have more time to try out different builds and learn the basics before they get to more advanced missions. Prophecies just seems a lot more new user friendly.

And no, prophecies WILL get more updates. Arena Net didn't just completely forget prophecies. Prophecies has been out for about a year now, so many of it's bugs and such are fixed, but factions hasn't even been out half a year, and there are still bugs that need to be fixed. Therefore you would expect more updates for factions than prophecies.

Plushie Penguin · Jul 15, 2006, 05:20 AM // 05:20

well, though chapter one was generally better for new players, putting the scammers in post ascalon into the mix, I would say factions, since you get all the professions and a good boost on new character development
I'm serious about post ascalon, that place is filled with so much BS from people, I have yet to see any of that in the monastery

quanzong · Jul 15, 2006, 07:11 AM // 07:11

Buy factions because you get everything, prophecies is better, but you get everything in factions. Factions is hard for new players, because 5% of area is for new players, which isnt enough room to adept. I think factions was a cheap expansion which offered 1 good thing Alliance Battle, it should be $39.99, but GW Staff like money, as we do too, and makes it $49.99.

Carth` · Jul 15, 2006, 07:38 AM // 07:38

Prophecies. It's much better for newbies, and also better than Factions in general.

Tark Alkerk · Jul 15, 2006, 07:48 AM // 07:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by rowaasr13

Forget Prophecies. It seems that it is "it's in the past" for ANet. You won't get new updates for it - just check this week update and see for yourself.

the point is that his freind is prob going to get both, but can only get one at the moment, so he has to chose betwen campaigns and i recomend prophecies.

Jedimagician · Jul 15, 2006, 07:50 AM // 07:50

imo... prophecies first ... skills come in quests and pre searing is a good training area..

Jul 14, 2006, 07:24 PM // 19:24	#1
Nestaron Krytan Explorer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Guild: Banished Dragons Profession: A/	Prophicies or Factions: Which to buy First? I have a friend whos intrested in getting into Guild Wars but can only afford to buy one game at the moment... He asked what chapter to get first and i told him Prophicies would be his best bet... As it has a more indepth storymode and will give him longer to learn about the game, but in reality it doesn't really matter all that much. He asked someone else he knows and they've told him he should get Factions, simply because they reckon it's better than Prophicies as it as ''more things todo''. I still stand by that Prophicies is the best option to go for, and my friend would like your opinions on the matter to help him deciede.

Jul 15, 2006, 05:20 AM // 05:20	#14
Plushie Penguin Krytan Explorer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: That plushie penguin on a shelf in your bed room Profession: Rt/E	well, though chapter one was generally better for new players, putting the scammers in post ascalon into the mix, I would say factions, since you get all the professions and a good boost on new character development I'm serious about post ascalon, that place is filled with so much BS from people, I have yet to see any of that in the monastery Last edited by Plushie Penguin; Jul 15, 2006 at 05:22 AM // 05:22..

Jul 14, 2006, 07:32 PM // 19:32	#2
Former Ruling Grotto Attendant Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cedartown, Georgia Profession: R/	Chapter 1 by far for a new person...Think of Factions as a glorified Expansion. Chapter 1 is much friendlier to the new player.

Jul 14, 2006, 07:43 PM // 19:43	#3
DeepCypher Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Jun 2006 Profession: E/R	I second the Prophecies suggestion. Start there and move to Factions if desired. Regards

Jul 14, 2006, 07:43 PM // 19:43	#4
Opeth11 Desert Nomad Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Richmond, British Columbia, Kanada Guild: Demon of the Fall [Opet] Profession: Mo/Me	Factions doesn't help a new player when it comes to teaching them the basics too well :/ Sure, there's that opening mission which gives you tons of information, but after the first two missions, good luck figuring out aggro properly. Monsters galore. Gogo Prophecies!

Jul 14, 2006, 08:00 PM // 20:00	#5
hinhtan Academy Page Join Date: Jan 2006 Profession: R/Mo	GW Prophecies

Jul 14, 2006, 08:16 PM // 20:16	#6
DeanBB Forge Runner Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Arizona Guild: Wizardry Players Guild, http://4guildwars.7.forumer.com	I 2nd....er...6th...that suggestion for starting with Prophecies.

Jul 14, 2006, 08:33 PM // 20:33	#7
Yichi Furnace Stoker Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Guild Hall, Vent, Guesting, PvE, or the occasional HA match... Guild: Dark Alley [dR]	As with any game, its hard to jump into the middle of it and be expected to know exactically what to do. when at all possible it is always best to start at the beginning and learn the game from the start before heading into any expansions. so i would suggest starting in Guild Wars: Prophecies.

Jul 14, 2006, 08:35 PM // 20:35	#8
Zakarr Jungle Guide Join Date: May 2005 Location: Finland	Prophecies.

Jul 14, 2006, 10:29 PM // 22:29	#9
rowaasr13 Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Jul 2006	Forget Prophecies. It seems that it is "it's in the past" for ANet. You won't get new updates for it - just check this week update and see for yourself.

Jul 14, 2006, 10:46 PM // 22:46	#10
Caleb Nil nisi malis terrori. Join Date: Aug 2005 Profession: Mo/Me	I would buy Prophecies. It was a better game in my opinion, and all the skill updates etc still effect characters there.

Jul 14, 2006, 10:50 PM // 22:50	#12
Spike Jungle Guide Join Date: May 2005 Location: In front of my PC Guild: Kai Profession: E/Mo	Check to see if any place is doing a special deal for both prophecies and factions. If not then defenatly get Prophecies

Jul 14, 2006, 11:08 PM // 23:08	#13
gamecube187 Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jun 2006	Prophecies is much better for new players than factions, just because it takes longer to level up so new players have more time to try out different builds and learn the basics before they get to more advanced missions. Prophecies just seems a lot more new user friendly. And no, prophecies WILL get more updates. Arena Net didn't just completely forget prophecies. Prophecies has been out for about a year now, so many of it's bugs and such are fixed, but factions hasn't even been out half a year, and there are still bugs that need to be fixed. Therefore you would expect more updates for factions than prophecies.

Jul 15, 2006, 07:11 AM // 07:11	#15
quanzong Krytan Explorer Join Date: May 2005 Location: Somewhere cold Guild: The Followers of the Messiah Profession: W/Me	Buy factions because you get everything, prophecies is better, but you get everything in factions. Factions is hard for new players, because 5% of area is for new players, which isnt enough room to adept. I think factions was a cheap expansion which offered 1 good thing Alliance Battle, it should be $39.99, but GW Staff like money, as we do too, and makes it $49.99.

Jul 15, 2006, 07:38 AM // 07:38	#16
Carth` Desert Nomad Join Date: Apr 2006	Prophecies. It's much better for newbies, and also better than Factions in general.

Jul 15, 2006, 07:50 AM // 07:50	#18
Jedimagician Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Mar 2006	imo... prophecies first ... skills come in quests and pre searing is a good training area..