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Aberfeldy · May 21, 2006, 07:39 PM // 19:39

I'm considering buying GW and am wondering whether I should buy the basic guild wars or the Factions expansion?

I can only afford one and am wondering what the best choice is.

Obviously I'm starting as a new player and will be level one.

Recommendation?

Padrino · May 21, 2006, 10:17 PM // 22:17

I was in the same situation last week, I personally suggest Guild Wars: Prophecies. I've seen better ratings on the original than the new factions. Also, the pve in the original is suppose to be better and more fulfilling whereas factions just seems to get you to the max level right away. There's some new content in factions, but I personally think the original would be a better choice for your first guild wars game.

Lateralus · May 21, 2006, 10:20 PM // 22:20

Go with Prophecies. Its PvE is better and PvP is just as good as Factions. Assasin and Ritualist arent going to be dominant class' so you are not missing out on anything. The new items from factions can be sold to people in Prophecies and are s[reading fast so your not missing out on that also.

Angel Develin · May 21, 2006, 10:42 PM // 22:42

Agree on Prophecies is bigger and more fun.

Silent Kitty · May 21, 2006, 11:16 PM // 23:16

Monster bosses are uberpowerful in Factions. I am very dissapointed in that. Prophecies is difficult too, but you can play it for weeks, without being really overpowerd by monsters mobs higher lvl than yourself.
Prophecies all the way, with nicer armour too.

May 21, 2006, 07:39 PM // 19:39	#1
Aberfeldy Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: May 2006	New Player - Guild Wars or Factions I'm considering buying GW and am wondering whether I should buy the basic guild wars or the Factions expansion? I can only afford one and am wondering what the best choice is. Obviously I'm starting as a new player and will be level one. Recommendation?

May 21, 2006, 10:17 PM // 22:17	#2
Padrino Ascalonian Squire Join Date: May 2006 Profession: R/	I was in the same situation last week, I personally suggest Guild Wars: Prophecies. I've seen better ratings on the original than the new factions. Also, the pve in the original is suppose to be better and more fulfilling whereas factions just seems to get you to the max level right away. There's some new content in factions, but I personally think the original would be a better choice for your first guild wars game.

May 21, 2006, 10:20 PM // 22:20	#3
Lateralus Krytan Explorer Join Date: Oct 2005 Profession: W/Mo	Go with Prophecies. Its PvE is better and PvP is just as good as Factions. Assasin and Ritualist arent going to be dominant class' so you are not missing out on anything. The new items from factions can be sold to people in Prophecies and are s[reading fast so your not missing out on that also.

May 21, 2006, 10:42 PM // 22:42	#4
Angel Develin Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lions Arch Guild: Minions of Kronos Profession: N/Me	Agree on Prophecies is bigger and more fun.

May 21, 2006, 11:16 PM // 23:16	#5
Silent Kitty Desert Nomad Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Netherlands Guild: [TYW] "The Young World" Profession: A/Me	Monster bosses are uberpowerful in Factions. I am very dissapointed in that. Prophecies is difficult too, but you can play it for weeks, without being really overpowerd by monsters mobs higher lvl than yourself. Prophecies all the way, with nicer armour too.