Difference between missions and quests... - Guild Wars Forums

Immortal Flame · May 09, 2005, 07:39 AM // 07:39

Ok..so I have gone through the game pressing "L" and doing the quests in there. But one time I was in the Great Northern Wall and this guy tells me to join his group to do a mission. I ask him what mission, and he says "the one right here". I get very confused, since i have no quest there. So i join, and it goes into a cooperative "Mission" with a storyline and cinematics. Can someone explain how to find when these missions are available and how to activate them? Thanks.

edit: They're called cooperative missions

Ashleigh McMahon · May 09, 2005, 07:49 AM // 07:49

There are 2 missions.

1: A quest, assigned by a npc.

2: A mission, where you hit "enter mission" in areas wich offer this.

Regards, Ashleigh.

Immortal Flame · May 09, 2005, 07:53 AM // 07:53

Wow i never knew this, and yes I did read the manual. I think I understand now. So which places offer missions?

Tone · May 09, 2005, 08:33 AM // 08:33

The mission normally takes you on to a new area so you can carry on with the story. Sometimes it will take you to a new town which gives you a chance to do quests and explore new places.

Auntie I · May 09, 2005, 10:58 AM // 10:58

All mission start areas have a "Enter Mission" button on your party window. The missions pretty much flow one to another. There are a few areas that the end of one mission does not drop you directly into the start of the next, however these are generally larger areas that have additional services. There is generally a quest that will direct you to the next mission area. They will be labeled "Primary Quest" in green to add emphasis.

Horogan Sivoris · May 09, 2005, 11:01 AM // 11:01

Also, Each mission so far seems to have 2 goals. Primary, and Bonus. Each worth 1000 exp and a skill point.

Auntie I · May 09, 2005, 11:02 AM // 11:02

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Originally Posted by Horogan Sivoris

Also, Each mission so far seems to have 2 goals. Primary, and Bonus. Each worth 1000 exp and a skill point.

There isn't always a skill point involved. Most are just the 1000EXP. Worthwhile in itself!

IceD'Bear · May 09, 2005, 11:23 AM // 11:23

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Originally Posted by Immortal Flame

Wow i never knew this, and yes I did read the manual. I think I understand now. So which places offer missions?

Look at your map. The places that have a shield icon are missions. If the shield is blinking, you didn't finish it, if it has one sword you finished either the primary or the secondary quest there and if it has two swords you finished both.

Most of the time, when you finish a mission, you be in the outpost for the next mission. Like when you finish the Great Northern Wall mission, you are in the outpost for the Fort Ranik missions. Sometimes you have to walk a bit through the explorable areas to get to the next mission, like after the third mission you have to walk to the fourth and so on.

Immortal Flame · May 09, 2005, 03:26 PM // 15:26

O ok I think im getting it now. Thanks for all the responses.

May 09, 2005, 07:39 AM // 07:39	#1
Immortal Flame Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: LA, California Guild: Nothing to Lose [NtL]	Difference between missions and quests... Ok..so I have gone through the game pressing "L" and doing the quests in there. But one time I was in the Great Northern Wall and this guy tells me to join his group to do a mission. I ask him what mission, and he says "the one right here". I get very confused, since i have no quest there. So i join, and it goes into a cooperative "Mission" with a storyline and cinematics. Can someone explain how to find when these missions are available and how to activate them? Thanks. edit: They're called cooperative missions Last edited by Immortal Flame; May 09, 2005 at 07:48 AM // 07:48..

May 09, 2005, 07:49 AM // 07:49	#2
Ashleigh McMahon Site Contributor Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: North East England Guild: WoTU[Warlords of the Underworld] Profession: Mo/Me	There are 2 missions. 1: A quest, assigned by a npc. 2: A mission, where you hit "enter mission" in areas wich offer this. Regards, Ashleigh.

May 09, 2005, 07:53 AM // 07:53	#3
Immortal Flame Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: LA, California Guild: Nothing to Lose [NtL]	Wow i never knew this, and yes I did read the manual. I think I understand now. So which places offer missions?

May 09, 2005, 08:33 AM // 08:33	#4
Tone Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: May 2005	The mission normally takes you on to a new area so you can carry on with the story. Sometimes it will take you to a new town which gives you a chance to do quests and explore new places.

May 09, 2005, 10:58 AM // 10:58	#5
Auntie I Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Apr 2005 Guild: Veritas Invictus Profession: E/Me	All mission start areas have a "Enter Mission" button on your party window. The missions pretty much flow one to another. There are a few areas that the end of one mission does not drop you directly into the start of the next, however these are generally larger areas that have additional services. There is generally a quest that will direct you to the next mission area. They will be labeled "Primary Quest" in green to add emphasis.

May 09, 2005, 11:01 AM // 11:01	#6
Horogan Sivoris Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: UK baby	Also, Each mission so far seems to have 2 goals. Primary, and Bonus. Each worth 1000 exp and a skill point.

May 09, 2005, 03:26 PM // 15:26	#9
Immortal Flame Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: LA, California Guild: Nothing to Lose [NtL]	O ok I think im getting it now. Thanks for all the responses.