Should i buy GW's or Factions? - Guild Wars Forums

tomanders91 · Jul 08, 2006, 10:05 AM // 10:05

I dont own either game, and tbh never owned an RPG in my life but this just looks to good.

A friend of mine on another forum just bought factions without owning the original and he gave it 9.5/10 so i was tempted to buy that, but doing a bit of research im not sure becuse the original looks good and apprently lasts longer, what would you say?

PS: Would i be able to run it with a Geforce 4 mx 440 128mb, 512mb of ram and 2.66ghz?

thanks

Silent Kitty · Jul 08, 2006, 10:08 AM // 10:08

Start with Prophecies. That is so much bigger than Factions.
It will work for you, but not flawlessly.

Yanman.be · Jul 08, 2006, 10:15 AM // 10:15

It'll do , on low.

Edge Martinez · Jul 08, 2006, 10:25 AM // 10:25

I think you'll become a better PvE player with Prophecies, and understanding how the skills work will help your PvP game tremendously when you start out. Prophecies eases you into the game and gives you time to grow and experiment.

Factions is like the fast track to max level, forcefeeding you the basics and throwing you out in the world where 7 other folks are relying on you.

Divinus Stella · Jul 08, 2006, 11:44 AM // 11:44

Get prophecies first, then hopefully by the time you finish you can jump to chap3 instead of factions, as chap 3 will be made by a half decent dev team.
Also the PC specs are ok, aslong as you dont intend to play an interrupter.

led-zep · Jul 08, 2006, 12:13 PM // 12:13

prophecies is far better than factions

Irongate · Jul 08, 2006, 12:23 PM // 12:23

Agree, with consensus. Prophecies better than factions.

fenix · Jul 08, 2006, 12:26 PM // 12:26

Factions ends too quick, and is boring. Too much grind, and has a horrible story. Also, if you are new to the game, it's really hard to get good enough by the time Shing Jea Island ends. I recommend getting Prophecies, and NEVER getting Factions :P

Young Hero · Jul 08, 2006, 04:17 PM // 16:17

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Originally Posted by talon

Factions ends too quick, and is boring. Too much grind, and has a horrible story. Also, if you are new to the game, it's really hard to get good enough by the time Shing Jea Island ends. I recommend getting Prophecies, and NEVER getting Factions :P

What he said

J snukka · Jul 08, 2006, 04:25 PM // 16:25

Tomander please don't listen to those players that say Factions is boring, or ends too quickly. Factions goes by fast if you are a 24/7 gameplayer. buy both if possible you'll benefit from that when updates are made, also for prophecies its abit unpopulated because Factions is out and everyone moved on to Factions.

Prophecies does have alot more to offer, but that doesn't mean Faction sucks. The enemies will be easier for you to handle in Proph. and you will slowly level which will help you get used to the gameplay and enjoy it. In factions you get leveled up faster and you will encounter lvl 20+ foes. Personally I think that is too hard for players who are a experiancing the game for the first time. So make your decision, don't listen to those players bashing Factions. those players just don't know how to take there time with a game and enjoy it.

AW Lore · Jul 08, 2006, 05:30 PM // 17:30

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Originally Posted by J snukka

Tomander please don't listen to those players that say Factions is boring, or ends too quickly. Factions goes by fast if you are a 24/7 gameplayer. buy both if possible you'll benefit from that when updates are made, also for prophecies its abit unpopulated because Factions is out and everyone moved on to Factions.

Prophecies does have alot more to offer, but that doesn't mean Faction sucks. The enemies will be easier for you to handle in Proph. and you will slowly level which will help you get used to the gameplay and enjoy it. In factions you get leveled up faster and you will encounter lvl 20+ foes. Personally I think that is too hard for players who are a experiancing the game for the first time. So make your decision, don't listen to those players bashing Factions. those players just don't know how to take there time with a game and enjoy it.

agreed, it took me a while to finish factions, because i went slowly and enjoyed it.
and actually, since my two tyrian toons reached cantha, they only go back to tyria to farm, and my canthan born characters, only have set foot on LA to get tyrian skills.

as J snukka said, if possible, get both, they are worth it

Tobias Funke · Jul 08, 2006, 06:52 PM // 18:52

If you only get the original, you'll spend a lot of time playing by yourself. Keep that in mind.

Faer · Jul 08, 2006, 07:21 PM // 19:21

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Originally Posted by Divinus Stella

Also the PC specs are ok, aslong as you dont intend to play an interrupter.

The PC specs are fine, even for interrupting. I'm on the same graphics with a slower CPU and I don't have any problems playing an Interrupter, though I do tend to let my graphics settings hit rock bottom for the most intense areas of the game...

Anyway, I won't bore you with my opinion on which to buy first in a 6 page report.. I reccomend starting with the original campaign and working your way up.

Jul 08, 2006, 10:05 AM // 10:05	#1
tomanders91 Academy Page Join Date: Jul 2006 Profession: W/Mo	Should i buy GW's or Factions? I dont own either game, and tbh never owned an RPG in my life but this just looks to good. A friend of mine on another forum just bought factions without owning the original and he gave it 9.5/10 so i was tempted to buy that, but doing a bit of research im not sure becuse the original looks good and apprently lasts longer, what would you say? PS: Would i be able to run it with a Geforce 4 mx 440 128mb, 512mb of ram and 2.66ghz? thanks

Jul 08, 2006, 10:08 AM // 10:08	#2
Silent Kitty Desert Nomad Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Netherlands Guild: [TYW] "The Young World" Profession: A/Me	Start with Prophecies. That is so much bigger than Factions. It will work for you, but not flawlessly.

Jul 08, 2006, 10:15 AM // 10:15	#3
Yanman.be Banned Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Belgium Guild: [ROSE] Profession: A/	It'll do , on low.

Jul 08, 2006, 10:25 AM // 10:25	#4
Edge Martinez Jungle Guide Join Date: May 2005 Location: NC Guild: DKL	I think you'll become a better PvE player with Prophecies, and understanding how the skills work will help your PvP game tremendously when you start out. Prophecies eases you into the game and gives you time to grow and experiment. Factions is like the fast track to max level, forcefeeding you the basics and throwing you out in the world where 7 other folks are relying on you.

Jul 08, 2006, 11:44 AM // 11:44	#5
Divinus Stella Desert Nomad Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Wales Guild: Steel Phoenix	Get prophecies first, then hopefully by the time you finish you can jump to chap3 instead of factions, as chap 3 will be made by a half decent dev team. Also the PC specs are ok, aslong as you dont intend to play an interrupter.

Jul 08, 2006, 12:13 PM // 12:13	#6
led-zep Krytan Explorer Join Date: Nov 2005	prophecies is far better than factions

Jul 08, 2006, 12:23 PM // 12:23	#7
Irongate Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: May 2005	Agree, with consensus. Prophecies better than factions.

Jul 08, 2006, 12:26 PM // 12:26	#8
fenix Major-General Awesome Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Aussie Trolling Crew HQ - Event Organiser and IRC Tiger Guild: Ex Talionis [Law], Trinity of the Ascended [ToA] ????????????????&# Profession: W/	Factions ends too quick, and is boring. Too much grind, and has a horrible story. Also, if you are new to the game, it's really hard to get good enough by the time Shing Jea Island ends. I recommend getting Prophecies, and NEVER getting Factions :P

Jul 08, 2006, 04:25 PM // 16:25	#10
J snukka Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: New York	Tomander please don't listen to those players that say Factions is boring, or ends too quickly. Factions goes by fast if you are a 24/7 gameplayer. buy both if possible you'll benefit from that when updates are made, also for prophecies its abit unpopulated because Factions is out and everyone moved on to Factions. Prophecies does have alot more to offer, but that doesn't mean Faction sucks. The enemies will be easier for you to handle in Proph. and you will slowly level which will help you get used to the gameplay and enjoy it. In factions you get leveled up faster and you will encounter lvl 20+ foes. Personally I think that is too hard for players who are a experiancing the game for the first time. So make your decision, don't listen to those players bashing Factions. those players just don't know how to take there time with a game and enjoy it.

Jul 08, 2006, 06:52 PM // 18:52	#12
Tobias Funke Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Mar 2006 Guild: The Following of Xanthar Profession: Me/N	If you only get the original, you'll spend a lot of time playing by yourself. Keep that in mind.