A couple of (probably silly) questions - Guild Wars Forums

TrustNoOne · Jul 08, 2005, 03:30 AM // 03:30

Hi all,

I'm relatively new to the game. First of all, LOVE it. But there're a few things that aren't clear to me at all. I've read all the FAQs and many forum posts and I still can't figure some things out. I'd appreciate if someone educated a poor clueless newb.

So Problem 1: I've got a Ranger/Monk who's just hit lvl 7. I think I've completed about 10 or so quests (didn't count them but that sounds about right). My last quest was from the trainer in Regent Valley who gave me a new skill. So here's the problem: I can't seem to get any more quests from anyone. I've traveled all over the map, but no one's giving me any quests. Does that mean I'm ready to leave pre-searing? I'm confused because I could swear I read about people not being able to leave until they're at least lvl 10. I also remember them talking about "Fort Ranik quest" as one of the final ones, but I can't seem to be able to get it. Are the quest-giving NPCs just hidden away?

Problem 2: armor. I got new boots from a collector but other than that I can't find any more armor. I read about crafters but all the crafters I've met don't give me the option to craft armor. They have a list of weapons and focus items they can craft but never armor. Is this normal? Does this mean I can't really get any new armor until I leave pre-searing?

Problem 3: I want to learn new Ranger skills, but when I go to the first trainer in Regent Valley (by entrance) he sends me to the second one (on the eastern hill), and when I go to the second one he sends me back to the first one. Is this a bug, or does it simply mean I can't learn any new skills until I leave pre-searing?

Whew, I think that's all for now... Thank for taking the time to read, and I appreciate all the help I can get.

Lasareth · Jul 08, 2005, 03:42 AM // 03:42

1: the guy who gives you the searing mission is the first guy you talked to in the game for a quest. Make sure all his quests are done and then talk to him to leave presearing.

2: leave presearing and you'll immediately have access to new armor with good defense.

3: this is normal, there are no more skills for you in presearing

TrustNoOne · Jul 08, 2005, 04:04 AM // 04:04

Thanks a bunch! That makes it much easier. So it's normal to leave pre-searing at lvl 7?

chaos dragoon · Jul 08, 2005, 04:05 AM // 04:05

no there is a wilderness survial trainer far in the south east.u have to go all the way through wizards folly all the way south till u find a river folo the river till u get to a town he is in that area.yes 7 is normal most ppl leave at 7,8 or 9

ScorchedSun · Jul 08, 2005, 04:33 AM // 04:33

Yep, i think the minimum level you have to be to leave pre-searing is level 3. Level 7 is about right.

Brother Mhenlo · Jul 08, 2005, 04:40 AM // 04:40

ya what that guy said above me, i left at 9 but that was my first character and i wanted to make sure i did everything, but i realized it was smart to leave early itd be good to leave at like 4 i think, u can get everything after searing so just leave whenever u want prolly early.

o and im real sick of ppl commenting about my grammar spelling and what i post if u dont like what i say shove it.

blane · Jul 08, 2005, 05:38 AM // 05:38

Don't forget to get Ignite Arrows and Dual Shot from Aidan. I missed that and still pissed.

Olfin Bedwere · Jul 08, 2005, 06:07 AM // 06:07

If you miss a skill, you can buy it from the skill trainer in Post-Searing.

Lord Avalon · Jul 08, 2005, 06:27 AM // 06:27

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Originally Posted by Olfin Bedwere

If you miss a skill, you can buy it from the skill trainer in Post-Searing.

Yeah, but it costs you a skill point, which is better saved for skills you can't get pre-searing (or in post-searing quests).

TrustNoOne, Go to Ashford, see Chantalle the Troubador. You'll get the Hunter's Horn quest, which will eventually lead you to Aidan, who will give you Dual Shot & Ignite Arrows.

Aaaaagh · Jul 08, 2005, 09:37 AM // 09:37

You are overthinking the game, which is exactly what I did at level 7 in pre-sear. Your in newbland, time to get out. In the future, you will probably realize its a waste once you have done it, and leave as soon as you do your skill quests, about level 3.

You have only scratched the surface, dont worry about anything yet, it will all make sense.

Good luck.

TrustNoOne · Jul 08, 2005, 03:50 PM // 15:50

Thank you guys, I appreciate all the responses! Can't wait to get out into the real world now.

LordAvalon, where exactly is this Chantalle person? I can't find her. :/

LadyCallipyge · Jul 08, 2005, 03:55 PM // 15:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by TrustNoOne

...... where exactly is this Chantalle person? I can't find her. :/

The one that gives you the horn quest? She is standing outside her house which is along the path (westward) from where Devona and Pitney are.

TrustNoOne · Jul 08, 2005, 05:10 PM // 17:10

Ah, OK, I thought she was supposed to be in the Abbey itself. Thanks!

Owen · Jul 08, 2005, 05:18 PM // 17:18

Yeah, the most important thing for a Ranger not to forget is to see Aidan before leaving. Get the Hunter's Horn quest in Ashford from the villager standing by a house near the road to Wizard's Folly (Near Devona and Pitney). That quest first takes you by Ranger Nente on it's first half and then takes you to Aidan himself on the second half. This is an easy way to get both the Beast Skills and Ignite Arrows/Dual Shot, well... the quest is not 'easy' exactly but it's not hard either... just loooong.

Algren Cole · Jul 08, 2005, 05:20 PM // 17:20

just to put into perspective how importan Ignite Arrows and Dual Shot are...I've had both ignite arrows AND dual shot in my skill bar ever since I got them in pre-sear...I'm at Dragons Lair now....these skills are SUPER useful

TrustNoOne · Jul 09, 2005, 01:23 AM // 01:23

Thanks again guys, got it!

Algren Cole, I must agree, even since I got those two skills I've been using them together as well, I love them.

Jul 08, 2005, 03:30 AM // 03:30	#1
TrustNoOne Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Jul 2005 Profession: R/Mo	A couple of (probably silly) questions Hi all, I'm relatively new to the game. First of all, LOVE it. But there're a few things that aren't clear to me at all. I've read all the FAQs and many forum posts and I still can't figure some things out. I'd appreciate if someone educated a poor clueless newb. So Problem 1: I've got a Ranger/Monk who's just hit lvl 7. I think I've completed about 10 or so quests (didn't count them but that sounds about right). My last quest was from the trainer in Regent Valley who gave me a new skill. So here's the problem: I can't seem to get any more quests from anyone. I've traveled all over the map, but no one's giving me any quests. Does that mean I'm ready to leave pre-searing? I'm confused because I could swear I read about people not being able to leave until they're at least lvl 10. I also remember them talking about "Fort Ranik quest" as one of the final ones, but I can't seem to be able to get it. Are the quest-giving NPCs just hidden away? Problem 2: armor. I got new boots from a collector but other than that I can't find any more armor. I read about crafters but all the crafters I've met don't give me the option to craft armor. They have a list of weapons and focus items they can craft but never armor. Is this normal? Does this mean I can't really get any new armor until I leave pre-searing? Problem 3: I want to learn new Ranger skills, but when I go to the first trainer in Regent Valley (by entrance) he sends me to the second one (on the eastern hill), and when I go to the second one he sends me back to the first one. Is this a bug, or does it simply mean I can't learn any new skills until I leave pre-searing? Whew, I think that's all for now... Thank for taking the time to read, and I appreciate all the help I can get.

Jul 08, 2005, 04:05 AM // 04:05	#4
chaos dragoon Krytan Explorer Join Date: Jun 2005 Guild: The Warrior Nation[WN] Profession: R/	no there is a wilderness survial trainer far in the south east.u have to go all the way through wizards folly all the way south till u find a river folo the river till u get to a town he is in that area.yes 7 is normal most ppl leave at 7,8 or 9 Last edited by chaos dragoon; Jul 08, 2005 at 04:07 AM // 04:07..

Jul 08, 2005, 03:42 AM // 03:42	#2
Lasareth Aquarius Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Somewhere between Boardwalk and Park Place	1: the guy who gives you the searing mission is the first guy you talked to in the game for a quest. Make sure all his quests are done and then talk to him to leave presearing. 2: leave presearing and you'll immediately have access to new armor with good defense. 3: this is normal, there are no more skills for you in presearing

Jul 08, 2005, 04:04 AM // 04:04	#3
TrustNoOne Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Jul 2005 Profession: R/Mo	Thanks a bunch! That makes it much easier. So it's normal to leave pre-searing at lvl 7?

Jul 08, 2005, 04:33 AM // 04:33	#5
ScorchedSun Ascalonian Squire Join Date: May 2005 Location: Southern California Profession: Mo/Rt	Yep, i think the minimum level you have to be to leave pre-searing is level 3. Level 7 is about right.

Jul 08, 2005, 04:40 AM // 04:40	#6
Brother Mhenlo Krytan Explorer Join Date: May 2005 Location: Michigan Guild: Gangstas in the Hood [HooD], The Impossible is Possible [DUPE]	ya what that guy said above me, i left at 9 but that was my first character and i wanted to make sure i did everything, but i realized it was smart to leave early itd be good to leave at like 4 i think, u can get everything after searing so just leave whenever u want prolly early. o and im real sick of ppl commenting about my grammar spelling and what i post if u dont like what i say shove it.

Jul 08, 2005, 05:38 AM // 05:38	#7
blane Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Singapore Guild: Sg Knights Profession: N/Me	Don't forget to get Ignite Arrows and Dual Shot from Aidan. I missed that and still pissed.

Jul 08, 2005, 06:07 AM // 06:07	#8
Olfin Bedwere Krytan Explorer Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Stillwater, Oklahoma Profession: W/Mo	If you miss a skill, you can buy it from the skill trainer in Post-Searing.

Jul 08, 2005, 09:37 AM // 09:37	#10
Aaaaagh Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: May 2005	You are overthinking the game, which is exactly what I did at level 7 in pre-sear. Your in newbland, time to get out. In the future, you will probably realize its a waste once you have done it, and leave as soon as you do your skill quests, about level 3. You have only scratched the surface, dont worry about anything yet, it will all make sense. Good luck.

Jul 08, 2005, 03:50 PM // 15:50	#11
TrustNoOne Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Jul 2005 Profession: R/Mo	Thank you guys, I appreciate all the responses! Can't wait to get out into the real world now. LordAvalon, where exactly is this Chantalle person? I can't find her. :/

Jul 08, 2005, 05:10 PM // 17:10	#13
TrustNoOne Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Jul 2005 Profession: R/Mo	Ah, OK, I thought she was supposed to be in the Abbey itself. Thanks!

Jul 08, 2005, 05:18 PM // 17:18	#14
Owen Academy Page Join Date: Jul 2005 Profession: Mo/Me	Yeah, the most important thing for a Ranger not to forget is to see Aidan before leaving. Get the Hunter's Horn quest in Ashford from the villager standing by a house near the road to Wizard's Folly (Near Devona and Pitney). That quest first takes you by Ranger Nente on it's first half and then takes you to Aidan himself on the second half. This is an easy way to get both the Beast Skills and Ignite Arrows/Dual Shot, well... the quest is not 'easy' exactly but it's not hard either... just loooong.

Jul 08, 2005, 05:20 PM // 17:20	#15
Algren Cole Banned Join Date: Jun 2005	just to put into perspective how importan Ignite Arrows and Dual Shot are...I've had both ignite arrows AND dual shot in my skill bar ever since I got them in pre-sear...I'm at Dragons Lair now....these skills are SUPER useful

Jul 09, 2005, 01:23 AM // 01:23	#16
TrustNoOne Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Jul 2005 Profession: R/Mo	Thanks again guys, got it! Algren Cole, I must agree, even since I got those two skills I've been using them together as well, I love them.