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Valin · May 31, 2005, 03:02 PM // 15:02

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Originally Posted by RepinsMirg

You should post where to find some of the missing elite skills like warriors endurance *hint hint* (nudge nudge)

That's missing? Well here is another place for it...

Sakalo Yawpyawl (Witman's Folly)

CtrlAltDel · May 31, 2005, 03:08 PM // 15:08

it tells you what boss to beat for the elite skills but it doesnt tell you where to find them...BUT, you can kinda figure it out...still rough

prima said they will update the guide as gw gets updated

gwden · May 31, 2005, 03:10 PM // 15:10

Tala, what this community lacks right now is the information on which NPCs give which quest rewards and where they are located. Specifically the non-elite spells. Most elites have been discovered already. There are over 400 skills though, so it's prolly too much to just type it all out. Maybe you could scan some pages?

Valin · May 31, 2005, 03:11 PM // 15:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by CtrlAltDel

it tells you what boss to beat for the elite skills but it doesnt tell you where to find them...

Wow thats harsh! It's like they're handing you the keys to a Ferrari and letting you know that it's "somewhere in the world, good luck finding it."

Judas Hawksriff · May 31, 2005, 03:13 PM // 15:13

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Originally Posted by Starsky-sama

some places even have diff dates for it's release. may30(today) or june7? which one is it. if somones bought it today.do share something just for clarification.maybe a screenie.hehe

Yeah I noticed that too

Amazon.com
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...250513-8349508

Available Now

Amazon.co.uk
http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/...202211-4366832

Available August 30, 2005

What ?!

Starsky-sama · May 31, 2005, 03:16 PM // 15:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Valin

That's missing? Well here is another place for it...

Sakalo Yawpyawl (Witman's Folly)

are you saying that boss has both victory is mine and wars endurance?

RepinsMirg · May 31, 2005, 03:58 PM // 15:58

Most people who are after the elite skills just happen to know where to find almost all the bosses sence we see the so much =P

Valin · May 31, 2005, 04:02 PM // 16:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Starsky-sama

are you saying that boss has both victory is mine and wars endurance?

Neg, Victory is Mine is JONO Yawpyawl, not Sakalo Yawpyawl.

Valin · May 31, 2005, 04:03 PM // 16:03

And Jono is in Talus Chute

Tala · May 31, 2005, 04:46 PM // 16:46

Sorry folks, no scanner.

soygreen · May 31, 2005, 06:00 PM // 18:00

The only way I ever buy the strategy guides for games like this is with the digital download - costs less - and you get free updates to the book as the game shifts and changes. I did get the prima guide - just cause as I am now finishing my Ranger/Necro and starting up my Elem/Mes - I like to see the skills all in one place - where you get them - what they do - etc etc etc. the maps are cool - but this book also did a good job with why you don't want to be a ranger/warrior etc etc... lot's of DUH stuff - but it's still nice to have all the skills etc etc in one place when you are switching back and forth between characters.

Academy Monk · Jun 01, 2005, 03:20 AM // 03:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by CtrlAltDel

prima said they will update the guide as gw gets updated

So I mail it back to them for the updates?

j/k

dansamy · Jun 01, 2005, 04:00 AM // 04:00

I'm just fond of printed material. Nothing like holding it in your hand. I still use forums/fansites for build ideas and help when I'm stuck, but I almost always use a printed guide for a "starting point".

Valin · Jun 01, 2005, 06:09 PM // 18:09

I just picked it up and I have found numerous glarring omissions and errors. A lot of the information in this book is very outdated... *very* outdated.

Poppinjay · Jun 01, 2005, 06:23 PM // 18:23

It is amazing how much more helpful fan sites are than the official books.

Frankly I don't know why all this isn't covered in the instructions to the game itself. Instead, intelligent and dedicated fans of the game must figure out formulas, etc, by trial and error and then post it for free, when the makers of the game we purchased, who have all of the information at the fingertips, put together a book with inferior information and charge and arm and a leg for it.

Perhaps the people who have figured out this information should collect it all together and publish their own unofficial GW guide. Put it on CDs and charge 5 dollars a piece. I would pay for something like that. I would pay for the book if it contained useful information---but, since they are not doing it, maybe the fans will.

Pop

Lymix · Jun 01, 2005, 07:11 PM // 19:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Judas Hawksriff

Yeah I noticed that too

Amazon.com
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...250513-8349508

Available Now

Amazon.co.uk
http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/...202211-4366832

Available August 30, 2005

What ?!

Of course it takes later release date for Amazon UK to have the Prima Guide. Don't you realize how long it takes to add all those extra U's to words like colour and armour??

kalaris · Jun 01, 2005, 07:17 PM // 19:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Valin

Neg, Victory is Mine is JONO Yawpyawl, not Sakalo Yawpyawl.

Sakalo in Witman's has it, I just got it sunday (after 5 freaking days)

Fryley · Jun 01, 2005, 07:20 PM // 19:20

I have it and yes it has alot of stuff in it bonuses and all

dansamy · Jun 01, 2005, 09:05 PM // 21:05

Valin, where did you pick it up? My local GameSpot doesn't have them in stock yet. I checked Best Buy yesterday. Not there either.

ssnider75 · Jun 01, 2005, 10:22 PM // 22:22

I bought the e-guide and it is definitely the smarter way to go. That way you can get updates for free as opposed to a static book with no updates ever.

It is worth it in my opinion. Especially since you can easily minimize the game, look at the e-guide, then jump right back into it knowing what to do if you are stuck.

May 31, 2005, 03:08 PM // 15:08	#22
CtrlAltDel Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ohio Guild: Brotherhood of Havoc Profession: Mo/Me	it tells you what boss to beat for the elite skills but it doesnt tell you where to find them...BUT, you can kinda figure it out...still rough prima said they will update the guide as gw gets updated

May 31, 2005, 03:10 PM // 15:10	#23
gwden Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Apr 2005	Tala, what this community lacks right now is the information on which NPCs give which quest rewards and where they are located. Specifically the non-elite spells. Most elites have been discovered already. There are over 400 skills though, so it's prolly too much to just type it all out. Maybe you could scan some pages?

May 31, 2005, 03:58 PM // 15:58	#27
RepinsMirg Krytan Explorer Join Date: May 2005 Location: Tacoma, WA Guild: First Name Only Profession: W/E	Most people who are after the elite skills just happen to know where to find almost all the bosses sence we see the so much =P

May 31, 2005, 04:03 PM // 16:03	#29
Valin Academy Page Join Date: May 2005 Guild: Order of the Stick Profession: N/Mo	And Jono is in Talus Chute

May 31, 2005, 04:46 PM // 16:46	#30
Tala Academy Page Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: SF, California	Sorry folks, no scanner.

May 31, 2005, 06:00 PM // 18:00	#31
soygreen Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2005	The only way I ever buy the strategy guides for games like this is with the digital download - costs less - and you get free updates to the book as the game shifts and changes. I did get the prima guide - just cause as I am now finishing my Ranger/Necro and starting up my Elem/Mes - I like to see the skills all in one place - where you get them - what they do - etc etc etc. the maps are cool - but this book also did a good job with why you don't want to be a ranger/warrior etc etc... lot's of DUH stuff - but it's still nice to have all the skills etc etc in one place when you are switching back and forth between characters.

Jun 01, 2005, 04:00 AM // 04:00	#33
dansamy Chasing Dragons Join Date: May 2005 Location: Lost in La-La Land Guild: LFGuild Profession: Mo/Me	I'm just fond of printed material. Nothing like holding it in your hand. I still use forums/fansites for build ideas and help when I'm stuck, but I almost always use a printed guide for a "starting point".

Jun 01, 2005, 06:09 PM // 18:09	#34
Valin Academy Page Join Date: May 2005 Guild: Order of the Stick Profession: N/Mo	I just picked it up and I have found numerous glarring omissions and errors. A lot of the information in this book is very outdated... very outdated.

Jun 01, 2005, 06:23 PM // 18:23	#35
Poppinjay Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Apr 2005	It is amazing how much more helpful fan sites are than the official books. Frankly I don't know why all this isn't covered in the instructions to the game itself. Instead, intelligent and dedicated fans of the game must figure out formulas, etc, by trial and error and then post it for free, when the makers of the game we purchased, who have all of the information at the fingertips, put together a book with inferior information and charge and arm and a leg for it. Perhaps the people who have figured out this information should collect it all together and publish their own unofficial GW guide. Put it on CDs and charge 5 dollars a piece. I would pay for something like that. I would pay for the book if it contained useful information---but, since they are not doing it, maybe the fans will. Pop

Jun 01, 2005, 07:20 PM // 19:20	#38
Fryley Ascalonian Squire Join Date: May 2005 Location: Georgia Guild: Shadow Spooks	I have it and yes it has alot of stuff in it bonuses and all

Jun 01, 2005, 09:05 PM // 21:05	#39
dansamy Chasing Dragons Join Date: May 2005 Location: Lost in La-La Land Guild: LFGuild Profession: Mo/Me	Valin, where did you pick it up? My local GameSpot doesn't have them in stock yet. I checked Best Buy yesterday. Not there either.

Jun 01, 2005, 10:22 PM // 22:22	#40
ssnider75 Academy Page Join Date: May 2005	I bought the e-guide and it is definitely the smarter way to go. That way you can get updates for free as opposed to a static book with no updates ever. It is worth it in my opinion. Especially since you can easily minimize the game, look at the e-guide, then jump right back into it knowing what to do if you are stuck.