What is Guild Wars really about? - Guild Wars Forums

Koolsys · Jan 02, 2006, 11:31 PM // 23:31

i know that this is a stupid question but...What is Guild Wars about? if some of you looked at my profile & saw my character's name & professions & all that its not really true...yet. I'm about to install it & those are the things that i want my character to be & thats the name i'm going to give it. i just said that so i don't confuse any of you.

What i want to know now is whats it about? like the storyline & such. If someone would be kind enough to give me a descripition then i thank you. well i guess i'm off to install Guild Wars. Also if i meet any of you on it sorry if my character acts a little wonky. its probably all the stupid lag i KNOW i'll be getting.

Thanks for the answers!

dimirpaw · Jan 02, 2006, 11:34 PM // 23:34

Well at first it's about this Charr, and then some more race's or whatever you might call them. However I'm not going to ruin the fun for you! Oh and your name has to be at least two words.

Sir Koolsys
Miss Koolsys

Could do you some good so you can avoid names like:

Ladohado Koolsys or something, heh.

Koolsys · Jan 02, 2006, 11:39 PM // 23:39

haha. Thanks. Yeah i wouldn't want a name like Sandgoose Koolsys. lol. well that seems interesting. Can't wait to actually PLAY it. hah. again if i meet any of you please excuse me for all the stupid lag.

Markaedw · Jan 02, 2006, 11:47 PM // 23:47

More than any other mmo this is a mystery story with a beginnig a middle and an end.

It starts out as a nice spring morning, The king wants you to get some skills to join his vangaurd, so you do missions and skill quests. This should take you a few hours to do. The final mission will ask if you want to leave everything behind, they mean this literally, so don't say yes untill you are ready, when you say yes the real story begins.

There is also player versus player and Guild versus Guild these are also a bit of the story lore.

All the mission are part of the story, wich is why.

A few hints. There will be this annoyingly perky girl, Gwen, if you give her the iris flower that spawn she will give you something, keep it, you will need it later. If you get dye save it, it is worth more later on.

Have fun!!

dimirpaw · Jan 02, 2006, 11:56 PM // 23:56

What does she give anyways? I have even her like 5 flowers and got nothing... I hate that selfish Gwen!!

!!

Pevil Lihatuh · Jan 03, 2006, 12:14 AM // 00:14

you need to get her flute back and the red cape you can buy from the merchant as well, if i recall correctly. Loooong time since I did it (read May

)

Eldin · Jan 03, 2006, 12:48 AM // 00:48

Once upon a time, in a quaint renaissance-ish kingdom called Ascalon, the land was thriving with beauty and happiness. There was a major structure called the wall (for that's what it was), which divided Ascalon from the northern lands. The northern lands were inhabbited by Charr - a race of creatures that hate humans, and we hate em back. From there, you can do numerous random quests, as well as these cooperative missions, which tug you along the storyline. You may be surprised about the "events" that occur in Ascalon after a while - let's just say that the beautiful lands of Ascalon are a mere taste of what's to come.

chris_nin00 · Jan 03, 2006, 01:03 AM // 01:03

What is Guild Wars about?
It's about the Kingdom of Ascalon and it's conflict with the Charr, who are horrible looking monsters that look like a dog cloning gone bad. You, the strong mighty hero, will save Ascalon from the misery of the relentless beasts. In the process of 'saving' Ascalon, you get chased, betrayed, threatened, and beat down upon by your enemies. A prophecy enters the story line and you are thrust into mystery and thrills through mystic, beautiful, environments and monsters. In Tyria, you are the Hero.

Don't expect a huge scale battle just because it's called "Guild Wars"

ShadowStorm · Jan 03, 2006, 01:29 AM // 01:29

What is Guild Wars about?

There is no Guild Wars. It's more like Gilded Wars: The Search For More Money. Seriously, all anybody seems to do in PvE after they complete the short campaign is farm for more cash.

Sorry to be blunt, but it's true.

(flame on)

Lady Cream · Jan 03, 2006, 02:56 AM // 02:56

pve : economy controlled by trickers, people who rip off noobs, people who [don't play the game the way it was meant to be played] and "professionals farmers"

pvp : rank vicious system, totally ruined by IWAY (more than 50% of players for sure are IWAY) every iways converted pve w/mos ubermending to w/r uberIWAY have a wolf emote nowadays, if not a tiger. gg

Pyrea · Jan 03, 2006, 02:57 AM // 02:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShadowStorm

What is Guild Wars about?

There is no Guild Wars. It's more like Gilded Wars: The Search For More Money. Seriously, all anybody seems to do in PvE after they complete the short campaign is farm for more cash.

Sorry to be blunt, but it's true.

(flame on)

He hee

I would agree with u there, but the only reason I farm is because I have 6 mouths to feed and they all scream for the same thing:

"What, when am I gonna get my 60k armour. Look at Voice, he has it, Blade has it, Forgotten has it. I want my 60k"

I still love to PvE though and find new things to do around the land of Tyria or beyond it

But seriously, Guild Wars has probably different meaning behind everyone you ask. For me it is about friendship, excitement, adrenaline, sacrifice, loyalty, life!

I'm sure you'll get to love it the same as most of us who post on these forums.

See ya round

Pyrea

Mister Overhill · Jan 03, 2006, 03:32 AM // 03:32

It's a great game, and you'll probably enjoy it as long as you remember that it IS only a game. Some take it way too seriously. Like in real life, most people are nice, some aren't -- ignore the ones who aren't. Like anywhere else on the net, there are some predators out there, so watch your back. Report any abuses to A-net -- they do a pretty good job of taking out the trash.

Jan 02, 2006, 11:31 PM // 23:31	#1
Koolsys Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Massachusetts Profession: R/W	What is Guild Wars really about? i know that this is a stupid question but...What is Guild Wars about? if some of you looked at my profile & saw my character's name & professions & all that its not really true...yet. I'm about to install it & those are the things that i want my character to be & thats the name i'm going to give it. i just said that so i don't confuse any of you. What i want to know now is whats it about? like the storyline & such. If someone would be kind enough to give me a descripition then i thank you. well i guess i'm off to install Guild Wars. Also if i meet any of you on it sorry if my character acts a little wonky. its probably all the stupid lag i KNOW i'll be getting. Thanks for the answers!

Jan 02, 2006, 11:34 PM // 23:34	#2
dimirpaw Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Canada/Alberta/Edmonton	Well at first it's about this Charr, and then some more race's or whatever you might call them. However I'm not going to ruin the fun for you! Oh and your name has to be at least two words. Sir Koolsys Miss Koolsys Could do you some good so you can avoid names like: Ladohado Koolsys or something, heh.

Jan 02, 2006, 11:39 PM // 23:39	#3
Koolsys Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Massachusetts Profession: R/W	haha. Thanks. Yeah i wouldn't want a name like Sandgoose Koolsys. lol. well that seems interesting. Can't wait to actually PLAY it. hah. again if i meet any of you please excuse me for all the stupid lag.

Jan 02, 2006, 11:47 PM // 23:47	#4
Markaedw Desert Nomad Join Date: Nov 2005 Profession: N/	More than any other mmo this is a mystery story with a beginnig a middle and an end. It starts out as a nice spring morning, The king wants you to get some skills to join his vangaurd, so you do missions and skill quests. This should take you a few hours to do. The final mission will ask if you want to leave everything behind, they mean this literally, so don't say yes untill you are ready, when you say yes the real story begins. There is also player versus player and Guild versus Guild these are also a bit of the story lore. All the mission are part of the story, wich is why. A few hints. There will be this annoyingly perky girl, Gwen, if you give her the iris flower that spawn she will give you something, keep it, you will need it later. If you get dye save it, it is worth more later on. Have fun!!

Jan 02, 2006, 11:56 PM // 23:56	#5
dimirpaw Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Canada/Alberta/Edmonton	What does she give anyways? I have even her like 5 flowers and got nothing... I hate that selfish Gwen!! !!

Jan 03, 2006, 12:14 AM // 00:14	#6
Pevil Lihatuh Jungle Guide Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Yorkshire, UK Profession: R/Me	you need to get her flute back and the red cape you can buy from the merchant as well, if i recall correctly. Loooong time since I did it (read May )

Jan 03, 2006, 12:48 AM // 00:48	#7
Eldin Forge Runner Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: America. How about you, commie? Guild: Fellows of Mythgar [FOM] Profession: R/Mo	Once upon a time, in a quaint renaissance-ish kingdom called Ascalon, the land was thriving with beauty and happiness. There was a major structure called the wall (for that's what it was), which divided Ascalon from the northern lands. The northern lands were inhabbited by Charr - a race of creatures that hate humans, and we hate em back. From there, you can do numerous random quests, as well as these cooperative missions, which tug you along the storyline. You may be surprised about the "events" that occur in Ascalon after a while - let's just say that the beautiful lands of Ascalon are a mere taste of what's to come.

Jan 03, 2006, 01:03 AM // 01:03	#8
chris_nin00 Dun dun dun Join Date: Aug 2005 Guild: Reddit Guild Profession: R/	What is Guild Wars about? It's about the Kingdom of Ascalon and it's conflict with the Charr, who are horrible looking monsters that look like a dog cloning gone bad. You, the strong mighty hero, will save Ascalon from the misery of the relentless beasts. In the process of 'saving' Ascalon, you get chased, betrayed, threatened, and beat down upon by your enemies. A prophecy enters the story line and you are thrust into mystery and thrills through mystic, beautiful, environments and monsters. In Tyria, you are the Hero. Don't expect a huge scale battle just because it's called "Guild Wars"

Jan 03, 2006, 01:29 AM // 01:29	#9
ShadowStorm Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: May 2005 Location: Take me where I cannot stand. Guild: The Better Part of Valor Profession: W/N	What is Guild Wars about? There is no Guild Wars. It's more like Gilded Wars: The Search For More Money. Seriously, all anybody seems to do in PvE after they complete the short campaign is farm for more cash. Sorry to be blunt, but it's true. (flame on)

Jan 03, 2006, 02:56 AM // 02:56	#10
Lady Cream Academy Page Join Date: Nov 2005 Profession: W/Mo	pve : economy controlled by trickers, people who rip off noobs, people who [don't play the game the way it was meant to be played] and "professionals farmers" pvp : rank vicious system, totally ruined by IWAY (more than 50% of players for sure are IWAY) every iways converted pve w/mos ubermending to w/r uberIWAY have a wolf emote nowadays, if not a tiger. gg

Jan 03, 2006, 03:32 AM // 03:32	#12
Mister Overhill Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Tampa, Florida Guild: Sticks and Stones Profession: R/Rt	It's a great game, and you'll probably enjoy it as long as you remember that it IS only a game. Some take it way too seriously. Like in real life, most people are nice, some aren't -- ignore the ones who aren't. Like anywhere else on the net, there are some predators out there, so watch your back. Report any abuses to A-net -- they do a pretty good job of taking out the trash.