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Riddicks · Jul 26, 2005, 02:08 PM // 14:08

Hello GW players

im a World of Warcraft player coming to check out GW. Now, Im really mad at these server problems and so on stuff that WoW is experiencing. So Id like to ask some questions. I need to understand this game a bit more cus Im hardly getting it through my head.

So, the warrior is the tanker class in this game right? and the Monk is healer?
Anyways warrior can use any armor, or weapon he wants?

Are there mounts in this game? (Like a horse of some kind to make u go faster)

Can there be a job where u can make your own armor such as blacksmithing, or enchanting to make ur armor more stronger (A blue glow with +3 dmg and so on) Can I make bombs or mechanical things with Engineering if it exists here. Or Potions with Alchemy.

Is there a monthly pay?

Anyways Ill have more questions to come but if anyone could help me out on this pls do

Aniewiel · Jul 26, 2005, 02:12 PM // 14:12

There are specific armors for every class. You don't find armors, they are crafted for you in various towns in the land.

There are no mounts but you can run on the map and warriors (and a couple other classes) have sprint options.

There are no crafting jobs in GW. You must collect or buy the items you need to have an armorer make your armor. You can also gather items for "collectors" to craft you special items. Weaponsmiths can upgrade the damage component on your weaponry.

No monthly pay.

I would also suggest:

http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/f...splay.php?f=34

Also, read as much as you can on the main site http://www.guildwarsguru.com There are tons of articles about anything you can think of.

Believe me when I tell you: There is a WORLD of difference between WoW and GW. The more you read up on it, the better you will understand it. And, once IG, it will make a lot more sense.

corax5 · Jul 26, 2005, 02:13 PM // 14:13

Every class has their own armor that only they can use, so warriors get things like platemail and gladiators, whereas elementalists get things like pyro and geomancers.

There are no mounts in this game, but there isnt a need for one as you can teleport to all city's, outposts and missions.

There isnt a way to make your own armor or anything, but you can get meterials and take them to NPC's that can make you armor and weapons.

And there is no monthly pay.

St0rM · Jul 26, 2005, 02:13 PM // 14:13

Welcome to GW great game as you will soon expierence(sp?)

1:Yes war is tank and monk is healer.
2:No there are not you got your own 2 feet.
3:No you cant get a job but you can craft you own armor and there are runes which you can add to your armor and weapons to make them better.
4:No there is not a monthly pay like WOW

Sublime · Jul 26, 2005, 02:14 PM // 14:14

u dont need mounts in this game, cuz u can travel by double clicking on a city and there is no monthly fee. every proffesion got there own armors which u can only buy in towns (u cant find special armors).

Algren Cole · Jul 26, 2005, 02:27 PM // 14:27

1. with the different builds that are popping up every day, and the new ways people are experimenting with to use there class...it's not a great idea to say "warrior is tank...monk is healer"...in most cases the warrior is the tank(i've yet to see a build where he wasn't...but I'm sure it's out there) however, there are MANY monk builds where the monk isn't a healer but instead a primary dmg dealer....this game has so much balance between classes that you aren't confined to the socially accepted role of a specific class.

Riddicks · Jul 26, 2005, 02:51 PM // 14:51

and its all on 1 big server?

Algren Cole · Jul 26, 2005, 02:54 PM // 14:54

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Originally Posted by Riddicks

and its all on 1 big server?

it's actually on multiple servers, most likely running on a beowulf class I cluster....

Swampgirl Inez · Jul 26, 2005, 02:56 PM // 14:56

But you can switch servers at anytime. They are divided into districts and you can meet your friends anywhere you want.

Plannb23 · Jul 26, 2005, 03:23 PM // 15:23

Theoretically its on one big server. That server is split up into multiple districts. From the stand point of a game player and not an IT Tech its one server. While we know that there is no way they are doing that you can meet anyone anywhere giving the impression of one VERY LARGE server.

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Originally Posted by Riddicks

and its all on 1 big server?

Weezer_Blue · Jul 26, 2005, 04:37 PM // 16:37

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Originally Posted by Riddicks

So, the warrior is the tanker class in this game right? and the Monk is healer?

It's not that simple. A warrior can be a very effective damage dealer as well as a meat shield. I, personally, prefer to be killing things rather than a wall that the rest of my party cowers behind. And tanking is useless in the Player vs Player aspect of the game.

As for monks, monks are many things. They can heal, of course, but only an ignorant player thinks that is the only thing they excell at. Monks can also cast protective spells which can keep you from taking damage in the firstplace, and what little bit gets through can easily be picked up by the healers. Monks can also use Smiting Prayers to put out awesome amounts of damage - especially to players or monsters stupid enough to stand too close.

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Anyways warrior can use any armor, or weapon he wants?

Nope. Each class has a few sets of armour. What type of armour you can wear is decided by your primary profession, which also decides your "primary attribute".

As for weapons, each class has a few attributes and weapons associated with them. For a ranger, Marksmanship is a requirement to use any bow. For a warrior, Hammer Mastery is a requirement to use any hammer, Sword, and Axe mastery is a requirement to use any axe or sword. You can equip a weapon you have no attribute for, but it will do the lowest possible damage (starter weapon dmg).

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Are there mounts in this game? (Like a horse of some kind to make u go faster)

Nope. You don't need to go faster, because you can instantly transport (for free, no runes or whatever) to any point on your map that you've been to before. (towns, outposts, etc.)

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Can there be a job where u can make your own armor such as blacksmithing, or enchanting to make ur armor more stronger (A blue glow with +3 dmg and so on) Can I make bombs or mechanical things with Engineering if it exists here. Or Potions with Alchemy.

Nope. All armour is made simply by collecting the materials and a bit of cash, and talking to an armour crafter NPC. Different towns have better armour crafters.

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Is there a monthly pay?

Nope.

And as for the server thing... The game runs seemlessly on one network. There are "districts" to divide up the population, but these can easily be changed between at the touch of a button. When you create your account, you'll be asked your home region. America, Europe, or Korea. The home districts of these three regions are divided, but you can interact internationally through international districts. These are divided for a Worlds at War concept in which players compete internationally and unlock rewards for their home region while they are winning. There are probably many servers, but they're all interconnected.

Omega Complex · Jul 26, 2005, 04:51 PM // 16:51

All of these people are right. And its good information. As for classes there are 6. Warrior, Monk, Mesmer, Ranger, Elementalist, and Necromancer. All of these classes have different primary attributes and skills they can use to play the game. Each class is restricted to certain types of armor. Monks have "Sacred Ramient," Necros have "Bonelace," Warriors have "Platemail" and so on.

As for mounts, you dont need them, nor do I think you would want them. One of the primary aspects of the game is to explore and discover new things about Tyria (the GW world) that you never knew before. Discovering new areas, cities, outposts, monsters is all part of the game.

Warping is also a major factor. You cannot however warp to every place on the map when you first join the game. You have to go out on your own and explore to find the new outposts, cities, and missions. Once you have entered one such outpost, a silver "dot" will appear on your world map and then you can warp back to that outpost whenever you desire.

Now one thing that is unique to GW, the servers are not sharded like in WoW. Every time you leave a hub (city, a place where you can see other real players online) you enter your very own version to Tyria. You do not have to compete for quests or missions because they are there for you or your party. Although you dont see everyone that is online all the time, I think that the overall features and gameplay of GW make up for any detractions from that.

And GW is completely free! Which was a major point in me buying it

The best way is to try it, or look at some videos or screen shots. The graphics are amazing, and the gameplay is seamless. I love this game, and if you have any questions, please PM me.

gosl · Jul 26, 2005, 05:30 PM // 17:30

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Originally Posted by Algren Cole

1. with the different builds that are popping up every day, and the new ways people are experimenting with to use there class...it's not a great idea to say "warrior is tank...monk is healer"...in most cases the warrior is the tank(i've yet to see a build where he wasn't...but I'm sure it's out there) however, there are MANY monk builds where the monk isn't a healer but instead a primary dmg dealer....this game has so much balance between classes that you aren't confined to the socially accepted role of a specific class.

True true. My warrior is not a tank. Don't get me wrong, she's not a pinto either ... more like a SUV, or a heavy-duty pick-up truck at best.

I also have a smiting monk that oddly enough, can barely heal her own self ... but I love her just the same.
^_^

DarkGeneral · Jul 27, 2005, 10:43 PM // 22:43

lol--he is right... lol

midnyte13 · Jul 27, 2005, 10:55 PM // 22:55

Welcome aboard!

Akimb0 · Jul 27, 2005, 10:56 PM // 22:56

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Originally Posted by Riddicks

Hello GW players

im a World of Warcraft player coming to check out GW. Now, Im really mad at these server problems and so on stuff that WoW is experiencing. So Id like to ask some questions. I need to understand this game a bit more cus Im hardly getting it through my head.

So, the warrior is the tanker class in this game right? and the Monk is healer?
Anyways warrior can use any armor, or weapon he wants?

Are there mounts in this game? (Like a horse of some kind to make u go faster)

Can there be a job where u can make your own armor such as blacksmithing, or enchanting to make ur armor more stronger (A blue glow with +3 dmg and so on) Can I make bombs or mechanical things with Engineering if it exists here. Or Potions with Alchemy.

Is there a monthly pay?

Anyways Ill have more questions to come but if anyone could help me out on this pls do

You basically just asked if this was WoW.....

Jul 26, 2005, 02:08 PM // 14:08	#1
Riddicks Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Jul 2005	Newcomer, Anyone wanna help me out here? Hello GW players im a World of Warcraft player coming to check out GW. Now, Im really mad at these server problems and so on stuff that WoW is experiencing. So Id like to ask some questions. I need to understand this game a bit more cus Im hardly getting it through my head. So, the warrior is the tanker class in this game right? and the Monk is healer? Anyways warrior can use any armor, or weapon he wants? Are there mounts in this game? (Like a horse of some kind to make u go faster) Can there be a job where u can make your own armor such as blacksmithing, or enchanting to make ur armor more stronger (A blue glow with +3 dmg and so on) Can I make bombs or mechanical things with Engineering if it exists here. Or Potions with Alchemy. Is there a monthly pay? Anyways Ill have more questions to come but if anyone could help me out on this pls do

Jul 26, 2005, 02:12 PM // 14:12	#2
Aniewiel Smite Mistress Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: The Land of AZ, USA Profession: Rt/E	There are specific armors for every class. You don't find armors, they are crafted for you in various towns in the land. There are no mounts but you can run on the map and warriors (and a couple other classes) have sprint options. There are no crafting jobs in GW. You must collect or buy the items you need to have an armorer make your armor. You can also gather items for "collectors" to craft you special items. Weaponsmiths can upgrade the damage component on your weaponry. No monthly pay. I would also suggest: http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/f...splay.php?f=34 Also, read as much as you can on the main site http://www.guildwarsguru.com There are tons of articles about anything you can think of. Believe me when I tell you: There is a WORLD of difference between WoW and GW. The more you read up on it, the better you will understand it. And, once IG, it will make a lot more sense.

Jul 26, 2005, 02:13 PM // 14:13	#3
corax5 Krytan Explorer Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ye olde England.	Every class has their own armor that only they can use, so warriors get things like platemail and gladiators, whereas elementalists get things like pyro and geomancers. There are no mounts in this game, but there isnt a need for one as you can teleport to all city's, outposts and missions. There isnt a way to make your own armor or anything, but you can get meterials and take them to NPC's that can make you armor and weapons. And there is no monthly pay.

Jul 26, 2005, 02:13 PM // 14:13	#4
St0rM Academy Page Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: England Guild: Elite Casters Guild Profession: W/Mo	Welcome to GW great game as you will soon expierence(sp?) 1:Yes war is tank and monk is healer. 2:No there are not you got your own 2 feet. 3:No you cant get a job but you can craft you own armor and there are runes which you can add to your armor and weapons to make them better. 4:No there is not a monthly pay like WOW

Jul 26, 2005, 02:14 PM // 14:14	#5
Sublime Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Jul 2005 Guild: Team NL Profession: R/N	u dont need mounts in this game, cuz u can travel by double clicking on a city and there is no monthly fee. every proffesion got there own armors which u can only buy in towns (u cant find special armors).

Jul 26, 2005, 02:27 PM // 14:27	#6
Algren Cole Banned Join Date: Jun 2005	1. with the different builds that are popping up every day, and the new ways people are experimenting with to use there class...it's not a great idea to say "warrior is tank...monk is healer"...in most cases the warrior is the tank(i've yet to see a build where he wasn't...but I'm sure it's out there) however, there are MANY monk builds where the monk isn't a healer but instead a primary dmg dealer....this game has so much balance between classes that you aren't confined to the socially accepted role of a specific class.

Jul 26, 2005, 02:51 PM // 14:51	#7
Riddicks Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Jul 2005	and its all on 1 big server?

Jul 26, 2005, 02:56 PM // 14:56	#9
Swampgirl Inez "I love reading trash!" Join Date: May 2005 Location: Home Again	But you can switch servers at anytime. They are divided into districts and you can meet your friends anywhere you want.

Jul 26, 2005, 04:51 PM // 16:51	#12
Omega Complex Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Arlington, TX	All of these people are right. And its good information. As for classes there are 6. Warrior, Monk, Mesmer, Ranger, Elementalist, and Necromancer. All of these classes have different primary attributes and skills they can use to play the game. Each class is restricted to certain types of armor. Monks have "Sacred Ramient," Necros have "Bonelace," Warriors have "Platemail" and so on. As for mounts, you dont need them, nor do I think you would want them. One of the primary aspects of the game is to explore and discover new things about Tyria (the GW world) that you never knew before. Discovering new areas, cities, outposts, monsters is all part of the game. Warping is also a major factor. You cannot however warp to every place on the map when you first join the game. You have to go out on your own and explore to find the new outposts, cities, and missions. Once you have entered one such outpost, a silver "dot" will appear on your world map and then you can warp back to that outpost whenever you desire. Now one thing that is unique to GW, the servers are not sharded like in WoW. Every time you leave a hub (city, a place where you can see other real players online) you enter your very own version to Tyria. You do not have to compete for quests or missions because they are there for you or your party. Although you dont see everyone that is online all the time, I think that the overall features and gameplay of GW make up for any detractions from that. And GW is completely free! Which was a major point in me buying it The best way is to try it, or look at some videos or screen shots. The graphics are amazing, and the gameplay is seamless. I love this game, and if you have any questions, please PM me.

Jul 27, 2005, 10:43 PM // 22:43	#14
DarkGeneral Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Jul 2005	lol--he is right... lol

Jul 27, 2005, 10:55 PM // 22:55	#15
midnyte13 Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: May 2005 Profession: W/E	Welcome aboard!