Why you enjoy Guild Wars......... - Guild Wars Forums

Markrids · Jan 02, 2006, 04:40 PM // 16:40

I've been reading a lot of Forum Posts with mixed views on the game. Seen as this is a Fan Website, I was wondering if you wouldn't ming posting why You enjoy Guild Wars.

Zobi · Jan 02, 2006, 04:43 PM // 16:43

I liked PvE, first time around, even second time around it was okay; after that very monotonous.

I do like areas such as FoW and SF from time to time, but in my opinion, what makes Guild Wars stand out is the GvG.

I have played around ten MMORPG type games, and, for me, this is the best PvP in any game.

Just my humble opinion.

Dave83 · Jan 02, 2006, 04:55 PM // 16:55

I dont have a high opinion of the pvp system, but i wont get into that, this is after all why we like gw

For me its the pve. I loved the storyline first time round and it went on for alot longer than i thought it would, so that impressed me. Now all that is done my main interest is 'collecting' until the exp pack comes out, most of the time im looking/saving for rare weapons.

Pevil Lihatuh · Jan 02, 2006, 04:56 PM // 16:56

i like making builds in any game. Guild wars gives you infinate chances to discover a new cool build. I've played my Ranger/Mesmer since the last beta. Just recently (thanks to the IDS

) I've found a couple of new builds that FINALLY let me solo with her. I've tried interupts, traps, degen, spike... you name it. I love messing with the skills, seeing how this skill complements that one, and those 2 go well together... you know the story

Andy_M · Jan 02, 2006, 05:05 PM // 17:05

PvE with a nice chat engine built in.

phosho · Jan 02, 2006, 05:11 PM // 17:11

i like making builds, and trying them out. what i dislike is that the game is to short. :/

Xuphor · Jan 02, 2006, 05:17 PM // 17:17

i haven't played much of it, but i like how it's completely different(in a good way) than any other mmorpg i've played. and since i have played (and still play) Lineage 2, Phantasy Star Online, World of Warcraft, Everquest II, and Dark Age of Camelot, i'd say that's saying a bit. Guild Wars is awesome, My only wish is that the level cap would be a raised in a future expansion

mohh · Jan 02, 2006, 06:31 PM // 18:31

I mostly play PvE, although the Snowball Arena was awesome! I used to love the destruction that my ele could do, but since that got nerfed, I like playing around with my warrior. The IDS gave me a chance to play around with mesmer secondary and the Christmas stuff gave me something to farm for, i.e. Candy Canes. Now that that is over, I'm going to work on getting the rest of my toons up to level 20 until the next release and perhaps collect green weapons.

Fungus Amongus · Jan 02, 2006, 07:16 PM // 19:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pevil Lihatuh

i like making builds in any game. Guild wars gives you infinate chances to discover a new cool build. I've played my Ranger/Mesmer since the last beta. Just recently (thanks to the IDS

) I've found a couple of new builds that FINALLY let me solo with her. I've tried interupts, traps, degen, spike... you name it. I love messing with the skills, seeing how this skill complements that one, and those 2 go well together... you know the story

1. I second that thought. I love toying with builds to see what will happen. It really invokes alot of thought. I have even just tossed some random skills together to see if I can figure out a way to make it work.

2. The graphics are just sooo fluid in many areas of the game.

ANet's support with continual improvements and holiday events is nothing short of spectacular. (No fees, either).

Pompeyfan · Jan 02, 2006, 08:12 PM // 20:12

I don't enjoy PvP much - too many arseholes it seems using geek talk (pwn etc - spell properly FFS), but I do enjoy PvE as it gives me a chance to quest with friends, which is something an off-line RPG can't do

Rontavius · Jan 02, 2006, 08:24 PM // 20:24

I find the jerks online one of the most entertaining parts. It's incredible how upset people get over a game or some virtual item. The fact that people can be such pricks when they are anonymous is a bit distubring though.

megalomaniac_mutant · Jan 02, 2006, 08:24 PM // 20:24

gee, its just the best game ive ever played!!! LOVE IT!! Its a bit like Diablo too, what mekes it even better.

Effendi Westland · Jan 02, 2006, 11:01 PM // 23:01

For me it's also the PvE which interests me most. I also played diablo, which was also a pretty good game, tho i must say i like this game better. No ppl dropping in when you are about to finish a quest and wanting to kill everyone in sight. And the dropsystem is marvelous!

Furthermore Anet seems alot more active in the community then Blizzard ever was, which seems to keep some of the real jerks out.

dimirpaw · Jan 02, 2006, 11:17 PM // 23:17

I enjoy it for the Quests, PVE, PVP and pretty much every possible reason.

Dentenko · Jan 02, 2006, 11:21 PM // 23:21

Its Free of charge, PvE and GvG very good (PvP sort of generic, could make it bit more interesting) Quests and Missions are really fun, and of course, the guilds are mostly made of good players who are also nice people to be with. O ya, and they have in-game updates, so no waiting for patches like WoW. The graphics are also extremely good and the builds and pre-made builds are great to experiment with.

Koolsys · Jan 02, 2006, 11:21 PM // 23:21

I enjoy it cause its fun. Though i can't say much because i haven't played it all that well yet. Stupid lag...lmao.

Opeth11 · Jan 02, 2006, 11:39 PM // 23:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by megalomaniac_mutant

gee, its just the best game ive ever played!!! LOVE IT!! Its a bit like Diablo too, what mekes it even better.

I've played Diablo for 4 years, but I still fail to see how it's like diablo o.O

Anyways, I love Guild Wars because:
- it's graphical advantages over several games.
- superior targeting controls. C + Spacebar <3
- Many..many..many..skills.

Though this IS a lovely game, there are some disadvantages.
- Nerfing of my lovely Elementalist. I got around the patch fairly quickly..but it's just not the same anymore.
-Many..many..assholes <--Just because I use a smiley, it doesn't mean I'm a girl and you can advance on me...
-Exploits on money/unfair prices for new players.
No I do not want to buy your perfect white long sword for 6k.
There are probably more things that piss me off from the in game community, but I won't bother mentioning it.

As for PvP in this game. Yes it's fun and absolutely addicting. However, I like Diablo's dueling system more -_-. Guild Wars has a great system as it's based on skills, but it lacks that..bragging right that those 1337 duelers have in d2.
You join a game and you start killing everything in your way, intense.

Oh my, I seem to have gone way off track o.o.. um uh Long Live Guild Wars!

RotteN · Jan 02, 2006, 11:46 PM // 23:46

i like Guild Wars for the guild wars :P pretty much says it all

Mister Overhill · Jan 02, 2006, 11:58 PM // 23:58

Being able to game again with the three older kids (all in their thirties) and the late arrival (18) still under the roof. And some of the grandkids. We played a lot of board games and pen and paper games while they were still at home. Kind of thought those days were over, so this is great. Mrs. Overhill doesn't play, but then she was never a gamer in the first place. Oh well, she is at a computer all day at the office, so i can hardly blame her.

Eldin · Jan 03, 2006, 12:50 AM // 00:50

I'm a PvEr. One, I'm a MMORPGer, so I'm more for the less-competetive side of GW. Second, lore. GW is one of those games with so many stories and so much lore that it adds on quite to its rating. I guess it's just a combination of it being a MMORPG in ways, and, of course, quests. Quests and missions keep you going as well.

Jan 02, 2006, 04:40 PM // 16:40	#1
Markrids Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Dec 2005	Why you enjoy Guild Wars......... I've been reading a lot of Forum Posts with mixed views on the game. Seen as this is a Fan Website, I was wondering if you wouldn't ming posting why You enjoy Guild Wars.

Jan 02, 2006, 04:43 PM // 16:43	#2
Zobi Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Europe Guild: FR	I liked PvE, first time around, even second time around it was okay; after that very monotonous. I do like areas such as FoW and SF from time to time, but in my opinion, what makes Guild Wars stand out is the GvG. I have played around ten MMORPG type games, and, for me, this is the best PvP in any game. Just my humble opinion.

Jan 02, 2006, 04:55 PM // 16:55	#3
Dave83 Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: England Guild: SeS Profession: Me/Mo	I dont have a high opinion of the pvp system, but i wont get into that, this is after all why we like gw For me its the pve. I loved the storyline first time round and it went on for alot longer than i thought it would, so that impressed me. Now all that is done my main interest is 'collecting' until the exp pack comes out, most of the time im looking/saving for rare weapons.

Jan 02, 2006, 04:56 PM // 16:56	#4
Pevil Lihatuh Jungle Guide Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Yorkshire, UK Profession: R/Me	i like making builds in any game. Guild wars gives you infinate chances to discover a new cool build. I've played my Ranger/Mesmer since the last beta. Just recently (thanks to the IDS ) I've found a couple of new builds that FINALLY let me solo with her. I've tried interupts, traps, degen, spike... you name it. I love messing with the skills, seeing how this skill complements that one, and those 2 go well together... you know the story

Jan 02, 2006, 05:05 PM // 17:05	#5
Andy_M Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: May 2005 Location: Worthing, UK Guild: (Don't fear) The Beaver	PvE with a nice chat engine built in.

Jan 02, 2006, 05:11 PM // 17:11	#6
phosho Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Nov 2005 Guild: HP Profession: W/Mo	i like making builds, and trying them out. what i dislike is that the game is to short. :/

Jan 02, 2006, 05:17 PM // 17:17	#7
Xuphor Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Dec 2005	i haven't played much of it, but i like how it's completely different(in a good way) than any other mmorpg i've played. and since i have played (and still play) Lineage 2, Phantasy Star Online, World of Warcraft, Everquest II, and Dark Age of Camelot, i'd say that's saying a bit. Guild Wars is awesome, My only wish is that the level cap would be a raised in a future expansion

Jan 02, 2006, 06:31 PM // 18:31	#8
mohh Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Jun 2005	I mostly play PvE, although the Snowball Arena was awesome! I used to love the destruction that my ele could do, but since that got nerfed, I like playing around with my warrior. The IDS gave me a chance to play around with mesmer secondary and the Christmas stuff gave me something to farm for, i.e. Candy Canes. Now that that is over, I'm going to work on getting the rest of my toons up to level 20 until the next release and perhaps collect green weapons.

Jan 02, 2006, 08:12 PM // 20:12	#10
Pompeyfan Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Isle of Wight Guild: DVDF Profession: R/	I don't enjoy PvP much - too many arseholes it seems using geek talk (pwn etc - spell properly FFS), but I do enjoy PvE as it gives me a chance to quest with friends, which is something an off-line RPG can't do

Jan 02, 2006, 08:24 PM // 20:24	#11
Rontavius Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Durham, NC, USA Profession: N/Mo	I find the jerks online one of the most entertaining parts. It's incredible how upset people get over a game or some virtual item. The fact that people can be such pricks when they are anonymous is a bit distubring though.

Jan 02, 2006, 08:24 PM // 20:24	#12
megalomaniac_mutant Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: End of the Universe Guild: My guild name not know you must.	gee, its just the best game ive ever played!!! LOVE IT!! Its a bit like Diablo too, what mekes it even better.

Jan 02, 2006, 11:01 PM // 23:01	#13
Effendi Westland Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Isle of the dead Guild: [DVDF][LDS] Profession: P/W	For me it's also the PvE which interests me most. I also played diablo, which was also a pretty good game, tho i must say i like this game better. No ppl dropping in when you are about to finish a quest and wanting to kill everyone in sight. And the dropsystem is marvelous! Furthermore Anet seems alot more active in the community then Blizzard ever was, which seems to keep some of the real jerks out.

Jan 02, 2006, 11:17 PM // 23:17	#14
dimirpaw Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Canada/Alberta/Edmonton	I enjoy it for the Quests, PVE, PVP and pretty much every possible reason.

Jan 02, 2006, 11:21 PM // 23:21	#15
Dentenko Academy Page Join Date: Sep 2005 Profession: Mo/Me	Its Free of charge, PvE and GvG very good (PvP sort of generic, could make it bit more interesting) Quests and Missions are really fun, and of course, the guilds are mostly made of good players who are also nice people to be with. O ya, and they have in-game updates, so no waiting for patches like WoW. The graphics are also extremely good and the builds and pre-made builds are great to experiment with.

Jan 02, 2006, 11:21 PM // 23:21	#16
Koolsys Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Massachusetts Profession: R/W	I enjoy it cause its fun. Though i can't say much because i haven't played it all that well yet. Stupid lag...lmao.

Jan 02, 2006, 11:46 PM // 23:46	#18
RotteN Forge Runner Join Date: Jun 2005 Profession: W/	i like Guild Wars for the guild wars :P pretty much says it all

Jan 02, 2006, 11:58 PM // 23:58	#19
Mister Overhill Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Tampa, Florida Guild: Sticks and Stones Profession: R/Rt	Being able to game again with the three older kids (all in their thirties) and the late arrival (18) still under the roof. And some of the grandkids. We played a lot of board games and pen and paper games while they were still at home. Kind of thought those days were over, so this is great. Mrs. Overhill doesn't play, but then she was never a gamer in the first place. Oh well, she is at a computer all day at the office, so i can hardly blame her.

Jan 03, 2006, 12:50 AM // 00:50	#20
Eldin Forge Runner Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: America. How about you, commie? Guild: Fellows of Mythgar [FOM] Profession: R/Mo	I'm a PvEr. One, I'm a MMORPGer, so I'm more for the less-competetive side of GW. Second, lore. GW is one of those games with so many stories and so much lore that it adds on quite to its rating. I guess it's just a combination of it being a MMORPG in ways, and, of course, quests. Quests and missions keep you going as well.