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letou · Nov 17, 2005, 04:34 PM // 16:34

I have a couple of questions about playing.
1. If I chose a roleplaying character can I still PvP with it eventually?
2. Is this game 100% online or is it both online and offline?
3. I am a casual player only getting a couple of hours a night and maybe 5 on weekends what would be a good class to be able to solo and work well in a group.
4. Thanks for all the help.

EagleEye33 · Nov 17, 2005, 04:40 PM // 16:40

1. yes u can pvp later, theres many area to do so.
2. Online
3. I say just pick what u like if your good pll will take you (dont bandwagon!)

Loviatar · Nov 17, 2005, 04:44 PM // 16:44

these should be of help

http://www.guildwarsguru.com/content...-10-id1195.php

http://www.guildwarsguru.com/content...lon-id1264.php

a pve character can go into a pvp arena but your mileage may vary as they say

online only

asdar · Nov 17, 2005, 04:46 PM // 16:46

You can pvp with it later but don't do it.

You get better gear and such if you make a PvP character, and people will appreciate it.

When creating characters limit it to 3 RP slots and leave the last one for PvP. If you start PvP'ing you won't regret it.

It's so much nicer to be able to experiment with PvP than trying to fit one of the four slots into the mold you envision.

I want to be a ranger/necro with spinal shivers and see how it goes, just whip it out and try it out.

The great thing about PvP is the freedom to create any combo of classes and then within each class trying to find the perfect blend of skills and faction allocation.

Sofonisba · Nov 17, 2005, 07:59 PM // 19:59

Custom PvP-characters are definitely extremely valuable for experimentation.

However, I???m really quite baffled by people who say not to use PvE characters for PvPing. I do as well with my PvE as I do with my PvP characters. A Superior Vigor rune over a Major Vigor rune is not usually going to tip the battle. It may sometimes, but hardly ever.

To the OP: If you feel like taking your PvE character into arena, by all means do it.

(And if the level 1-10 and 10-15 arenas weren't broken, that would be a super place to start and try it out!)

Yichi · Nov 17, 2005, 08:08 PM // 20:08

People say to make a pvp char for the fact that you can instantly remake it to fit your party's need, rather than take a week to make a new pve char. Also you get all your max armor, weapons, shields, offhands, staffs, upgrades, runes for free in pvp as u unlock them with pve char/faction rather than spend that 100k on a sup absorb

Shimus DarkRaven · Nov 17, 2005, 08:25 PM // 20:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by letou

I have a couple of questions about playing.
1. If I chose a roleplaying character can I still PvP with it eventually?
2. Is this game 100% online or is it both online and offline?
3. I am a casual player only getting a couple of hours a night and maybe 5 on weekends what would be a good class to be able to solo and work well in a group.
4. Thanks for all the help.

1. Yes, just explore to find the arenas to PVP in.
2. 100% online.
3. Solo: W/Mo, or any variation of a monk so you can heal yourself. Group, I'd choose support if you wanna be a casual gamer, like a nuker/trapper ranger.
4. You're Welcome

--The Shim

Sofonisba · Nov 17, 2005, 10:31 PM // 22:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by MistressYichi

People say to make a pvp char for the fact that you can instantly remake it to fit your party's need, rather than take a week to make a new pve char. Also you get all your max armor, weapons, shields, offhands, staffs, upgrades, runes for free in pvp as u unlock them with pve char/faction rather than spend that 100k on a sup absorb

No argument here.

Just pointing out, this person hasn't even started playing yet, has no guild yet, no party to fill a gap in yet, no faction yet. That it's not a sin to play PvP with a PvE character, you might as well start out with the character you are most comfortable with. Again, the 9 hitpoints between Major and Sup Vigor usually doesn???t tip the balance.

Nov 17, 2005, 04:34 PM // 16:34	#1
letou Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Nov 2005	Getting ready to start playing I have a couple of questions about playing. 1. If I chose a roleplaying character can I still PvP with it eventually? 2. Is this game 100% online or is it both online and offline? 3. I am a casual player only getting a couple of hours a night and maybe 5 on weekends what would be a good class to be able to solo and work well in a group. 4. Thanks for all the help.

Nov 17, 2005, 04:40 PM // 16:40	#2
EagleEye33 Krytan Explorer Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: In a House...duh Guild: Untouchable Heroes Profession: R/E	1. yes u can pvp later, theres many area to do so. 2. Online 3. I say just pick what u like if your good pll will take you (dont bandwagon!)

Nov 17, 2005, 04:44 PM // 16:44	#3
Loviatar Underworld Spelunker Join Date: Feb 2005	these should be of help http://www.guildwarsguru.com/content...-10-id1195.php http://www.guildwarsguru.com/content...lon-id1264.php a pve character can go into a pvp arena but your mileage may vary as they say online only

Nov 17, 2005, 04:46 PM // 16:46	#4
asdar Krytan Explorer Join Date: May 2005	You can pvp with it later but don't do it. You get better gear and such if you make a PvP character, and people will appreciate it. When creating characters limit it to 3 RP slots and leave the last one for PvP. If you start PvP'ing you won't regret it. It's so much nicer to be able to experiment with PvP than trying to fit one of the four slots into the mold you envision. I want to be a ranger/necro with spinal shivers and see how it goes, just whip it out and try it out. The great thing about PvP is the freedom to create any combo of classes and then within each class trying to find the perfect blend of skills and faction allocation.

Nov 17, 2005, 07:59 PM // 19:59	#5
Sofonisba Desert Nomad Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tucson, AZ Guild: The Black Hand Gang [BHG] and The Black Helm Gang [BHeG]	Custom PvP-characters are definitely extremely valuable for experimentation. However, I???m really quite baffled by people who say not to use PvE characters for PvPing. I do as well with my PvE as I do with my PvP characters. A Superior Vigor rune over a Major Vigor rune is not usually going to tip the battle. It may sometimes, but hardly ever. To the OP: If you feel like taking your PvE character into arena, by all means do it. (And if the level 1-10 and 10-15 arenas weren't broken, that would be a super place to start and try it out!)

Nov 17, 2005, 08:08 PM // 20:08	#6
Yichi Furnace Stoker Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Guild Hall, Vent, Guesting, PvE, or the occasional HA match... Guild: Dark Alley [dR]	People say to make a pvp char for the fact that you can instantly remake it to fit your party's need, rather than take a week to make a new pve char. Also you get all your max armor, weapons, shields, offhands, staffs, upgrades, runes for free in pvp as u unlock them with pve char/faction rather than spend that 100k on a sup absorb