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TheSalesman · Jul 13, 2005, 02:08 AM // 02:08

Hello. I am new here so I didn't know where to put this thread but yeah...

What are your opinions on the Prima GW strategy guide? Worth getting? Useless?

Thanks!

Kyle · Jul 13, 2005, 02:32 AM // 02:32

Well i have seen it from my friend. Me personaly i wouldnt use it. I read some of the stuff that i was intrested in and stuff but not really what i would spend my money on. Personal preference mainly

Vilaptca · Jul 13, 2005, 02:42 AM // 02:42

I like it. It does have a few things that are wrong since updates and such...but thats to be expected with a game like this.

Only gripe I have with it is that, it says there are tameable lizards in presearing and I went way out of my way to find out that it is a Warthog now instead...very disappointing...

cynhounds · Jul 13, 2005, 03:00 AM // 03:00

As someone very new to online gaming, let along Guild Wars, I've found it very helpful. My husband, who is very into all of this, keeps it by the keyboard with bookmarks.

Starsky-sama · Jul 13, 2005, 03:13 AM // 03:13

it does contain misprints, but all in all it's useful to turn to while playing.

Olfin Bedwere · Jul 13, 2005, 03:17 AM // 03:17

What about the downloadable version? Are they keeping it up with the updates and do they charge for that?

Kyle · Jul 13, 2005, 03:48 AM // 03:48

Or if you dont want to spend your money on it. If you know some1 that has it. get it from them. make ur own little makeshift prima guide

MadeInChina · Jul 13, 2005, 03:50 AM // 03:50

I did get the E-Guide from a friend and I thought it wasn't worth getting. I believe that all the information you need is on this forum, because the people here are better than guides.

Bueno Star · Jul 13, 2005, 04:02 AM // 04:02

funny. i was going to post this same exact post myself and pose the same question.

for those of you that DO have it, what would you like to see or would you have like to have seen in the guide?

MadeInChina · Jul 13, 2005, 04:13 AM // 04:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bueno Star

funny. i was going to post this same exact post myself and pose the same question.

for those of you that DO have it, what would you like to see or would you have like to have seen in the guide?

Well I quickly scammed the guide but I do believe that the guide did NOT have information on how to complete missions/bonuses and I wish they did so we would have a complete guide in fulfilling the bonus.

Bueno Star · Jul 13, 2005, 04:18 AM // 04:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by MadeInChina

Well I quickly scammed the guide but I do believe that the guide did NOT have information on how to complete missions/bonuses and I wish they did so we would have a complete guide in fulfilling the bonus.

lol it does. it has both. seriously, its like half the book. no joke. or did you mean a particular mission?

Shadowdaemon · Jul 13, 2005, 04:31 AM // 04:31

i have the book and i find some parts very useful

1: it has a list of where to get the skills(a few are wrong, but most are right)
2: maps of all missions, and it tells how to get the bonuses
3: it tells where all the collectors are
4: maps of the explorable areas too

a couple gripes about it,

1: no fissure, UW maps
2: some of the lists are laid out in a very useless manner
3: there should realy be a code included so we can get online version too, for update reasons
4: any misprints, i spent a long while looking for the mysterious charr with hundred blades

Bueno Star · Jul 13, 2005, 04:38 AM // 04:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shadowdaemon

i have the book and i find some parts very useful

1: it has a list of where to get the skills(a few are wrong, but most are right)
2: maps of all missions, and it tells how to get the bonuses
3: it tells where all the collectors are
4: maps of the explorable areas too

a couple gripes about it,

1: no fissure, UW maps
2: some of the lists are laid out in a very useless manner
3: there should realy be a code included so we can get online version too, for update reasons
4: any misprints, i spent a long while looking for the mysterious charr with hundred blades

excellent! keep em coming!

Kiiron · Jul 13, 2005, 05:39 AM // 05:39

My advice is to not bother with the downloadable version if you want the guide. Those stupid Adobe Ebooks are full of problems. For instance, it will stop working if you reformat your computer. You can't even move it to a laptop to reference. Just get the bound version =)

Edit: I have the hardcopy version, and I have to say it's quite useful. It guides you through each mission and bonus quite well and the maps and skill listings are useful. It even has quest listings organized by region, which I find helpful. One thing I wish it had is a listing of the skill trainers and what skills they train (IIRC, you can only see the trainer if you look up the skill itself. Not totally sure since I don't have the book with me ATM)

fezz47 · Jul 13, 2005, 06:09 AM // 06:09

Ya after paying 20 bucks for it, I do wish they would add online updates for us folks who bought the hard copy, but other than that I've found it pretty helpful.

12eckoning · Jul 13, 2005, 06:13 AM // 06:13

well i think that people who need prime guides rnt 2 intellligent but anyway no its a useless guide it missis out a lot.The help in there u can get of even like a new player so dont buy it ps im cool

12eckoning · Jul 13, 2005, 06:15 AM // 06:15

lol (this is 2 take up characters)

Wings of Illusion · Jul 13, 2005, 06:17 AM // 06:17

Goods-
--I beleive it to be best so you can look at all the skills and plan out how and what type of build you are going to make.
--You get a general idea of how to get through the different areas.
-- Explains to you how to make certain builds.
Bads-
--Old information.
--There are some flaws on the maps via where they are.
--And Much more I didn't mention.

Overall thought of the book-
--Personally I love it. I go to it for reference at least twice a day. Well worth the 20 bucks.

Andy of Glacieria · Jul 13, 2005, 07:10 AM // 07:10

Yea, it's worth it. The maps are 100 % screwed up though, other than that it's cool. I really donno where they got some skill icons. I think Healing Breeze had an ankh even in the betas. Reckoning, try to memorize all the elite skill listings, maps, armor guides and such from a website? Or is it just easier to check a book?

Antilles · Jul 13, 2005, 09:37 AM // 09:37

I've used mine mainly for the bonus missions and mission maps. It's useful, but since it is out of date in some areas, (not to mention most of the content eg: collectors items, elite skill listings etc cam be found online for free) I wouldn't say it's worth the 20 buck value.

Jul 13, 2005, 02:08 AM // 02:08	#1
TheSalesman Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Jul 2005	The Prima strategy guide Hello. I am new here so I didn't know where to put this thread but yeah... What are your opinions on the Prima GW strategy guide? Worth getting? Useless? Thanks!

Jul 13, 2005, 05:39 AM // 05:39	#14
Kiiron Academy Page Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: La Jolla Profession: Mo/R	My advice is to not bother with the downloadable version if you want the guide. Those stupid Adobe Ebooks are full of problems. For instance, it will stop working if you reformat your computer. You can't even move it to a laptop to reference. Just get the bound version =) Edit: I have the hardcopy version, and I have to say it's quite useful. It guides you through each mission and bonus quite well and the maps and skill listings are useful. It even has quest listings organized by region, which I find helpful. One thing I wish it had is a listing of the skill trainers and what skills they train (IIRC, you can only see the trainer if you look up the skill itself. Not totally sure since I don't have the book with me ATM) Last edited by Kiiron; Jul 13, 2005 at 05:43 AM // 05:43..

Jul 13, 2005, 02:32 AM // 02:32	#2
Kyle Krytan Explorer Join Date: Jun 2005 Guild: Legends Of Teh Industry [XXX]	Well i have seen it from my friend. Me personaly i wouldnt use it. I read some of the stuff that i was intrested in and stuff but not really what i would spend my money on. Personal preference mainly

Jul 13, 2005, 02:42 AM // 02:42	#3
Vilaptca Pre-Searing Vanquisher Join Date: Jun 2005 Guild: Fifteen Over Fifty [Rare]	I like it. It does have a few things that are wrong since updates and such...but thats to be expected with a game like this. Only gripe I have with it is that, it says there are tameable lizards in presearing and I went way out of my way to find out that it is a Warthog now instead...very disappointing...

Jul 13, 2005, 03:00 AM // 03:00	#4
cynhounds Academy Page Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sweet Hillsides Guild: Dragons Family (DF) Profession: R/Mo	As someone very new to online gaming, let along Guild Wars, I've found it very helpful. My husband, who is very into all of this, keeps it by the keyboard with bookmarks.

Jul 13, 2005, 03:13 AM // 03:13	#5
Starsky-sama Forge Runner Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Land of the Z Chest \o/ Guild: [NOT]-Nomads of Turmoil. Profession: W/	it does contain misprints, but all in all it's useful to turn to while playing.

Jul 13, 2005, 03:17 AM // 03:17	#6
Olfin Bedwere Krytan Explorer Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Stillwater, Oklahoma Profession: W/Mo	What about the downloadable version? Are they keeping it up with the updates and do they charge for that?

Jul 13, 2005, 03:48 AM // 03:48	#7
Kyle Krytan Explorer Join Date: Jun 2005 Guild: Legends Of Teh Industry [XXX]	Or if you dont want to spend your money on it. If you know some1 that has it. get it from them. make ur own little makeshift prima guide

Jul 13, 2005, 03:50 AM // 03:50	#8
MadeInChina Academy Page Join Date: May 2005 Location: Maryland, USA Guild: GNYU Profession: W/E	I did get the E-Guide from a friend and I thought it wasn't worth getting. I believe that all the information you need is on this forum, because the people here are better than guides.

Jul 13, 2005, 04:02 AM // 04:02	#9
Bueno Star Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Las Vegas, NV Guild: Digital Heroes Profession: Mo/N	funny. i was going to post this same exact post myself and pose the same question. for those of you that DO have it, what would you like to see or would you have like to have seen in the guide?

Jul 13, 2005, 04:31 AM // 04:31	#12
Shadowdaemon Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Anderson IN USA Guild: Ecks Di [xD] Profession: W/N	i have the book and i find some parts very useful 1: it has a list of where to get the skills(a few are wrong, but most are right) 2: maps of all missions, and it tells how to get the bonuses 3: it tells where all the collectors are 4: maps of the explorable areas too a couple gripes about it, 1: no fissure, UW maps 2: some of the lists are laid out in a very useless manner 3: there should realy be a code included so we can get online version too, for update reasons 4: any misprints, i spent a long while looking for the mysterious charr with hundred blades

Jul 13, 2005, 06:09 AM // 06:09	#15
fezz47 Academy Page Join Date: Jun 2005	Ya after paying 20 bucks for it, I do wish they would add online updates for us folks who bought the hard copy, but other than that I've found it pretty helpful.

Jul 13, 2005, 06:13 AM // 06:13	#16
12eckoning Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Jul 2005	well i think that people who need prime guides rnt 2 intellligent but anyway no its a useless guide it missis out a lot.The help in there u can get of even like a new player so dont buy it ps im cool

Jul 13, 2005, 06:15 AM // 06:15	#17
12eckoning Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Jul 2005	lol (this is 2 take up characters)

Jul 13, 2005, 06:17 AM // 06:17	#18
Wings of Illusion Academy Page Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Wings Guild: Illusion	Goods- --I beleive it to be best so you can look at all the skills and plan out how and what type of build you are going to make. --You get a general idea of how to get through the different areas. -- Explains to you how to make certain builds. Bads- --Old information. --There are some flaws on the maps via where they are. --And Much more I didn't mention. Overall thought of the book- --Personally I love it. I go to it for reference at least twice a day. Well worth the 20 bucks.

Jul 13, 2005, 07:10 AM // 07:10	#19
Andy of Glacieria Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jul 2005 Guild: pD-Paladins of the Dark Profession: W/Mo	Yea, it's worth it. The maps are 100 % screwed up though, other than that it's cool. I really donno where they got some skill icons. I think Healing Breeze had an ankh even in the betas. Reckoning, try to memorize all the elite skill listings, maps, armor guides and such from a website? Or is it just easier to check a book?

Jul 13, 2005, 09:37 AM // 09:37	#20
Antilles Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Silverdale, WA Guild: Confuzion Profession: W/Mo	I've used mine mainly for the bonus missions and mission maps. It's useful, but since it is out of date in some areas, (not to mention most of the content eg: collectors items, elite skill listings etc cam be found online for free) I wouldn't say it's worth the 20 buck value.