guild wars vx world of warcraft - Guild Wars Forums

darrelll · Dec 04, 2005, 04:42 AM // 04:42

Ive been thinking of getting this game for a coupla months, Ive been playing wow for about 9 months and I'm a little bored. Bout all I can do at my level is raid high end dungeons, which is very time consuming. I'm 48 and married with 2 kids so having time to play for hrs at a time is limited, but gw has no demo. Can someone tell me if it is woth the investment, maybe someone who has played both.
Thanks, Darrell

darrelll · Dec 04, 2005, 04:45 AM // 04:45

Also if I get it can you recomend a guild, I sure there is so many it would give me a headace. I am a member of the top guild on horde side in aggramar server called Arch of Chaos in wow.
Thanks in advance

thehoweller · Dec 04, 2005, 04:50 AM // 04:50

The two are very similar, but the difference is the price, that's about all. Go with Guild Wars, save yourself the money, and time.

rugal nuker · Dec 04, 2005, 05:05 AM // 05:05

I heard many GW players saying that they played Wow and the graphics is pathetic and the game just sucks, i have not tried myself. i think u should try GW as the price is alot cheaper than Wow.

Nigy · Dec 04, 2005, 05:08 AM // 05:08

Guild Wars and WoW are very different.

Ive played a lot of GW and a bit of WoW, and honestly, WoW has TONS more stuff ot do, and the map is quite a bit bigger.

However, GW has exceptional PvP, so if that's what you're interested in, the pvp alone could be worth the fifty bucks.

The PvE is pretty good too, the first time through, but the PvP is what stands out the most.

darrelll · Dec 04, 2005, 05:33 AM // 05:33

I'm really into graphics, so that might be a selling ffactor

Xue Yi Liang · Dec 04, 2005, 05:36 AM // 05:36

9 months of WoW?
$15x9 (subscription) + $30(game) = $165

I'm not sure if ANY game is worth that much just to play.

rugal nuker · Dec 04, 2005, 05:37 AM // 05:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by darrelll

I'm really into graphics, so that might be a selling ffactor

yeah,i can say that GW graphics is much better than Wow,i have seen some of the Wow sreenies,it looks ''cartoon'' and it is really terrible compared to GW.

FeuerFrei · Dec 04, 2005, 05:45 AM // 05:45

GW wins WoW's graphics hands down in realism

darrelll · Dec 04, 2005, 05:49 AM // 05:49

Kewl - now if i could just find a place to buy it at midnight!!!!

darrelll · Dec 04, 2005, 05:52 AM // 05:52

Now how do I find a guild?

tuperwho · Dec 04, 2005, 05:58 AM // 05:58

Finding a guild is anywhere from simple to impossible, depending on what you're looking for. The second you start the game, there will probably be people in the first town inviting anyone to join their guild. If that's all you want, you're in. The problem, though, is that anyone (even me!) can start a guild..... so you never know what you're getting into. In order to find a top end guild, you will have to first spend quite a bit of time and probably prove yourself towards the end of the game. Any guild will be good for the beginning of the game; it'll just be friends and people that will help you out. As for getting into a top guild and breaking into PvP... still trying to figure that out myself. Good luck

darrelll · Dec 04, 2005, 06:36 AM // 06:36

As I said earlier I'm used to bein in a top guild so I'm sure the search will be tough. To bad I have to wait till the morning, I dicided not to use the download purchase method and go get the game. If was any cheaper maybe I would.

Arturo02 · Dec 04, 2005, 08:11 AM // 08:11

welcome

take your time finding a good guild, like tuperwho said. If you found one on wow you should be able to find one here.

darrelll · Dec 04, 2005, 08:37 AM // 08:37

Just tell which one is best and save me some time

hehe

Maxiemonster · Dec 04, 2005, 09:47 AM // 09:47

World of Warcraft is better in almost everything. Graphics (in my opinion), way more to do (quests, PvP-like, much to explore, lvl 60, Epic items etc.) though, I still don't World of Warcraft. Having to wait 2 minutes to regain al you Health and Mana after each battle; No thanks.
It might seem a little bit strange to you guys. but it gets so annoying, and that's why I quited WoW and started GW again after 2 months. If you don't mind the waiting, you should stick to World of Warcraft in my opinion, but it's all up to you.

darrelll · Dec 04, 2005, 12:51 PM // 12:51

Rebuilding health you're only reason. It seems to me that at lvl 60 there is not that much to do except 40 man raids.

Plommon · Dec 04, 2005, 01:09 PM // 13:09

darell Ive played GW a long time and I thought id try wow just to see how it compared to GW.
I must say I was disapointed. The monthly payment wasnt worth it at all.

fallot · Dec 04, 2005, 01:20 PM // 13:20

Dont start GW expecting it to be like an MMO, it isnt one. Think of it like two games in one, a multiplayer RPG; you can only be outside with a max 8 people at any given time, all of the explorable areas are instanced, you will not meet any PC outside that is not in your party in PvE. The PvP aspect is like another game in itself, its somewhat similar to a tactical fps with rpg characters (or if you've played DotA or DotA Allstars then its something like that).

Many people quit GW for the most idiotic reasons, the level cap is only 20, you dont get any uber-l33t skills etc. when these dont even apply to this game. Very few of the criteria that make MMOs seem good are present here.

If you buy it and play it with an open mind, you wont be disappointed. Even if you get bored, you can keep the game on your PC knowing that you can come back to it any time you want. No 4 hour dungeon runs, no hours of farming for that kickass weapon; if thats what you are looking for, I'd advise a different game.

In a nutshell, its impossible to compare GW and WoW. They're both great games.

Pevil Lihatuh · Dec 04, 2005, 01:40 PM // 13:40

Put it this way.

GW had no monthly fee. If you need family time, or get bored, you can put it away for a while. Whereas WoW you have to play every so often to get your moneys worth.

I've not played WoW. I'm sure its a good game. But GW is too, and is probably far less time consuming (though some of the later missions can take an hour or more to do, depending how good your group is)

Dec 04, 2005, 04:42 AM // 04:42	#1
darrelll Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Dec 2005	guild wars vx world of warcraft Ive been thinking of getting this game for a coupla months, Ive been playing wow for about 9 months and I'm a little bored. Bout all I can do at my level is raid high end dungeons, which is very time consuming. I'm 48 and married with 2 kids so having time to play for hrs at a time is limited, but gw has no demo. Can someone tell me if it is woth the investment, maybe someone who has played both. Thanks, Darrell

Dec 04, 2005, 05:33 AM // 05:33	#6
darrelll Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Dec 2005	Graphics I'm really into graphics, so that might be a selling ffactor

Dec 04, 2005, 05:49 AM // 05:49	#10
darrelll Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Dec 2005	midnight purchase Kewl - now if i could just find a place to buy it at midnight!!!!

Dec 04, 2005, 06:36 AM // 06:36	#13
darrelll Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Dec 2005	Guild search As I said earlier I'm used to bein in a top guild so I'm sure the search will be tough. To bad I have to wait till the morning, I dicided not to use the download purchase method and go get the game. If was any cheaper maybe I would.

Dec 04, 2005, 08:37 AM // 08:37	#15
darrelll Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Dec 2005	Guild Just tell which one is best and save me some time hehe

Dec 04, 2005, 04:45 AM // 04:45	#2
darrelll Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Dec 2005	Also if I get it can you recomend a guild, I sure there is so many it would give me a headace. I am a member of the top guild on horde side in aggramar server called Arch of Chaos in wow. Thanks in advance

Dec 04, 2005, 04:50 AM // 04:50	#3
thehoweller Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Somewhere NorthWest of Ranik Guild: Signet Of Shut Your [Face] Profession: W/	The two are very similar, but the difference is the price, that's about all. Go with Guild Wars, save yourself the money, and time.

Dec 04, 2005, 05:05 AM // 05:05	#4
rugal nuker Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Sep 2005 Profession: E/Mo	I heard many GW players saying that they played Wow and the graphics is pathetic and the game just sucks, i have not tried myself. i think u should try GW as the price is alot cheaper than Wow.

Dec 04, 2005, 05:08 AM // 05:08	#5
Nigy Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Seattle	Guild Wars and WoW are very different. Ive played a lot of GW and a bit of WoW, and honestly, WoW has TONS more stuff ot do, and the map is quite a bit bigger. However, GW has exceptional PvP, so if that's what you're interested in, the pvp alone could be worth the fifty bucks. The PvE is pretty good too, the first time through, but the PvP is what stands out the most.

Dec 04, 2005, 05:36 AM // 05:36	#7
Xue Yi Liang Jungle Guide Join Date: May 2005 Location: Northern CA Guild: Outlaws of the Water Margin Profession: Mo/Me	9 months of WoW? $15x9 (subscription) + $30(game) = $165 I'm not sure if ANY game is worth that much just to play.

Dec 04, 2005, 05:45 AM // 05:45	#9
FeuerFrei Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: In the middle of WWIII Guild: Airreon Grievers[AG] Profession: R/Mo	GW wins WoW's graphics hands down in realism

Dec 04, 2005, 05:52 AM // 05:52	#11
darrelll Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Dec 2005	Now how do I find a guild?

Dec 04, 2005, 05:58 AM // 05:58	#12
tuperwho Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jul 2005 Guild: Tenacious Knights of Doom [TKD]	Finding a guild is anywhere from simple to impossible, depending on what you're looking for. The second you start the game, there will probably be people in the first town inviting anyone to join their guild. If that's all you want, you're in. The problem, though, is that anyone (even me!) can start a guild..... so you never know what you're getting into. In order to find a top end guild, you will have to first spend quite a bit of time and probably prove yourself towards the end of the game. Any guild will be good for the beginning of the game; it'll just be friends and people that will help you out. As for getting into a top guild and breaking into PvP... still trying to figure that out myself. Good luck

Dec 04, 2005, 08:11 AM // 08:11	#14
Arturo02 Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: See that third planet from the sun? Guild: Sacred Forge Knights Profession: R/Me	welcome take your time finding a good guild, like tuperwho said. If you found one on wow you should be able to find one here.

Dec 04, 2005, 09:47 AM // 09:47	#16
Maxiemonster There is no spoon. Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Netherlands Profession: Mo/	World of Warcraft is better in almost everything. Graphics (in my opinion), way more to do (quests, PvP-like, much to explore, lvl 60, Epic items etc.) though, I still don't World of Warcraft. Having to wait 2 minutes to regain al you Health and Mana after each battle; No thanks. It might seem a little bit strange to you guys. but it gets so annoying, and that's why I quited WoW and started GW again after 2 months. If you don't mind the waiting, you should stick to World of Warcraft in my opinion, but it's all up to you.

Dec 04, 2005, 12:51 PM // 12:51	#17
darrelll Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Dec 2005	Rebuilding health you're only reason. It seems to me that at lvl 60 there is not that much to do except 40 man raids.

Dec 04, 2005, 01:09 PM // 13:09	#18
Plommon Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Sweden Guild: Shiverpeaks Wolves Profession: N/Mo	darell Ive played GW a long time and I thought id try wow just to see how it compared to GW. I must say I was disapointed. The monthly payment wasnt worth it at all.

Dec 04, 2005, 01:20 PM // 13:20	#19
fallot I'm the king Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Aussie Trolling Crew: Grand Phallus and Chairman Pro Tempore	Dont start GW expecting it to be like an MMO, it isnt one. Think of it like two games in one, a multiplayer RPG; you can only be outside with a max 8 people at any given time, all of the explorable areas are instanced, you will not meet any PC outside that is not in your party in PvE. The PvP aspect is like another game in itself, its somewhat similar to a tactical fps with rpg characters (or if you've played DotA or DotA Allstars then its something like that). Many people quit GW for the most idiotic reasons, the level cap is only 20, you dont get any uber-l33t skills etc. when these dont even apply to this game. Very few of the criteria that make MMOs seem good are present here. If you buy it and play it with an open mind, you wont be disappointed. Even if you get bored, you can keep the game on your PC knowing that you can come back to it any time you want. No 4 hour dungeon runs, no hours of farming for that kickass weapon; if thats what you are looking for, I'd advise a different game. In a nutshell, its impossible to compare GW and WoW. They're both great games.

Dec 04, 2005, 01:40 PM // 13:40	#20
Pevil Lihatuh Jungle Guide Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Yorkshire, UK Profession: R/Me	Put it this way. GW had no monthly fee. If you need family time, or get bored, you can put it away for a while. Whereas WoW you have to play every so often to get your moneys worth. I've not played WoW. I'm sure its a good game. But GW is too, and is probably far less time consuming (though some of the later missions can take an hour or more to do, depending how good your group is)