PvE or PvP - Guild Wars Forums

Ren Falconhand · Apr 05, 2005, 04:24 AM // 04:24

I have seen some people say they prefer PvE and others sat PvP I have only played PvE so far but cant wait to try PvP and when I get enough people GvG Just curious

Ren

static deathbringer · Apr 05, 2005, 04:27 AM // 04:27

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Originally Posted by Ren Falconhand

I hve seen some people say they prefer PvE and others sat PvP I have only played PvE so far but cant wait to try PvP and when I ger enough people GvG Just curious

Ren

ive played a lil of the arena in burnt asclon and it was fun, but the problem wit that is your clumped together with any range of level char's IE. you could be level 15 and have level 5 monk who gets killed in like 5 sec's or that just runs around in circles only healing itself

Allmightybob · Apr 05, 2005, 04:40 AM // 04:40

I prefer to do some PvE, but mostly I am PvP focused.

SSE4 · Apr 05, 2005, 04:48 AM // 04:48

I actually haven't played yet, but I doubt my attitude will change in this game. I am not typically concerned with PvP unless I find PvE boring. Obviously if I eventually find myself the owner of a very nice set of items and a good, solid character build, I will naturally PvP more often, it's just not one of the main reasons I play.

BlackArrow · Apr 05, 2005, 05:02 AM // 05:02

I am equaly interested in PvE and PvP. I love the missions and explorable areas, but also love the strategy of the PvP areas.

Virtuoso · Apr 05, 2005, 05:07 AM // 05:07

Why limit yourself? =)

In my opinion, PvP without PvE is like icing without cake. And I consider myself a pretty hardcore PvPer after almost 5 years of playing UO back in the day.

-Virt

Brightblade · Apr 05, 2005, 05:08 AM // 05:08

I see no reason to play GW's for the PvE, its just not very compelling at all to me, its MMORPG Lite. The PvP is what makes this game and its miles ahead of the competition.

March Hare · Apr 05, 2005, 05:12 AM // 05:12

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Originally Posted by Brightblade

I see no reason to play GW's for the PvE, its just not very compelling at all to me, its MMORPG Lite. The PvP is what makes this game and its miles ahead of the competition.

I Don't know about that, there is more challange in PvP, but I like seing the new areas to explore as well. If all I say was the same settings day after day I'd get kind of bored (but maybe that's just me

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chalt2 · Apr 05, 2005, 12:03 PM // 12:03

The point is that we have the option for both! That is whats exciting about the game, one day you can jump into a mission or area with some friends or Guildmates and just have some fun. The next day or even hour you can jump into the arena and PvP or GvG and then go back to Pve, what could be better?

Brightblade · Apr 05, 2005, 01:12 PM // 13:12

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I Don't know about that, there is more challange in PvP, but I like seing the new areas to explore as well. If all I say was the same settings day after day I'd get kind of bored (but maybe that's just me )

No, I agree with you for sure. I just meant that I don't think this game is really made for people who do not like PvP like most massives are. I don't think the PvE will be compelling enough to keep a non-pvper interested in the game long term.

Rizzen Khalazar · Apr 05, 2005, 01:35 PM // 13:35

Myself and my wife dont really PVP much. We have played all the mmos to date. The last been WoW, with 4 characters to 60. We are extremely bored with WoW, and have canceled our accounts. I know nothing about this game, but the forums are excellent, and filled with people that answer your questions unlike other forms.

Kha · Apr 05, 2005, 02:15 PM // 14:15

They're both insanely addicting. I plan for all my characters to do both. Though it may take some time before my monk is "ready" to handle the Tombs

Virtuoso · Apr 05, 2005, 02:24 PM // 14:24

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Originally Posted by Rizzen Khalazar

The last been WoW, with 4 characters to 60. We are extremely bored with WoW, and have canceled our accounts.

Good lord! And I thought I played too much with a level 51 character and a level 30 character. Although I guess if I played with my SO things would be a little different. Well, to bring this post back on topic, I'd definately look into the PvP as it is, in my opinion, one of the star aspects of the game.

-Virt

spiritofcat · Apr 05, 2005, 02:31 PM // 14:31

I haven't played much of either yet, but my preference is generally for PvE.
I'm sure I'll do some PvP too though.

vai demine · Apr 05, 2005, 02:56 PM // 14:56

I've only done PvE so far, but that's probably more a result of the number of friends I have playing than anything else. Once I can get more friends to play (and make more friends in-game) I expect to spend a good amount of time in PvP and GvG.

And since I mentioned the friends in-game: if you haven't already, check out the GW "Phone Book" here. A nice idea for hooking up in-game with people we've met in the forums.

Ciao,
Vai

Loviatar · Apr 05, 2005, 05:13 PM // 17:13

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Originally Posted by Brightblade

No, I agree with you for sure. I just meant that I don't think this game is really made for people who do not like PvP like most massives are. I don't think the PvE will be compelling enough to keep a non-pvper interested in the game long term.

i am totally a PVE player and have no doubt that i will be enjoying the game and not have done or found everything long AFTER i buy the next chapter

also you will have to pve some if you want to unlock skills for your pvp

PawnBoy · Apr 05, 2005, 08:33 PM // 20:33

I'll probably spend the majority of my game time in PVE. But PVP serves as a great swith if you get tired of failing a mission, or get fed up with trying to get a party. Also, as a (probably) primarily summoning based necro, my initial PVP abilities will be low.

P.S. Loviatar's got a point, if you want the skills for PVP you gotta pay for em with some cold hard PVE.

William of Orange · Apr 05, 2005, 10:32 PM // 22:32

I guess I would lean more towards the PvE aspect of the game, but that doesn't mean I don't like to throw in some PvP every now and then if I can't find a party to jump in with.

Soiled Egg Roll · Apr 05, 2005, 11:41 PM // 23:41

In betas, I mainly play PvP. I do hope to get into PvE more often after release, though. I don't like doing things too many times, so I've decided to keep the PvE fresh and not really play it until release.

p0t4T0 · Apr 06, 2005, 09:46 AM // 09:46

i will start doin mainly PvE, and if my character is nice and solid, i will definitely do lots of PvP. I plan on a mix, so i can get the best out of the game.

-p0t4T0

View Poll Results: PvE or PvP
haven't played yet	8	8.16%
PvE only	14	14.29%
PvP only	13	13.27%
Mix of both	63	64.29%
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Apr 05, 2005, 04:24 AM // 04:24	#1
Ren Falconhand Krytan Explorer Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Passed out on my Keyboard from lack of sleep from playing GW too much Guild: The Harpers Profession: R/Mo	PvE or PvP I have seen some people say they prefer PvE and others sat PvP I have only played PvE so far but cant wait to try PvP and when I get enough people GvG Just curious Ren Last edited by Ren Falconhand; Apr 05, 2005 at 04:37 AM // 04:37..

Apr 05, 2005, 02:15 PM // 14:15	#12
Kha Sins FTW! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA Guild: Angel Sharks [AS]	They're both insanely addicting. I plan for all my characters to do both. Though it may take some time before my monk is "ready" to handle the Tombs __________________

Apr 05, 2005, 08:33 PM // 20:33	#17
PawnBoy Academy Page Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Canada, Ontario Guild: Team Backspace Profession: N/R	PVE vs PVP I'll probably spend the majority of my game time in PVE. But PVP serves as a great swith if you get tired of failing a mission, or get fed up with trying to get a party. Also, as a (probably) primarily summoning based necro, my initial PVP abilities will be low. P.S. Loviatar's got a point, if you want the skills for PVP you gotta pay for em with some cold hard PVE.

Apr 05, 2005, 04:40 AM // 04:40	#3
Allmightybob Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Mar 2005	I prefer to do some PvE, but mostly I am PvP focused.

Apr 05, 2005, 04:48 AM // 04:48	#4
SSE4 Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Apr 2005	I actually haven't played yet, but I doubt my attitude will change in this game. I am not typically concerned with PvP unless I find PvE boring. Obviously if I eventually find myself the owner of a very nice set of items and a good, solid character build, I will naturally PvP more often, it's just not one of the main reasons I play.

Apr 05, 2005, 05:02 AM // 05:02	#5
BlackArrow Banned Join Date: Feb 2005	I am equaly interested in PvE and PvP. I love the missions and explorable areas, but also love the strategy of the PvP areas.

Apr 05, 2005, 05:07 AM // 05:07	#6
Virtuoso Krytan Explorer Join Date: Mar 2005	Why limit yourself? =) In my opinion, PvP without PvE is like icing without cake. And I consider myself a pretty hardcore PvPer after almost 5 years of playing UO back in the day. -Virt

Apr 05, 2005, 05:08 AM // 05:08	#7
Brightblade Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Apr 2005	I see no reason to play GW's for the PvE, its just not very compelling at all to me, its MMORPG Lite. The PvP is what makes this game and its miles ahead of the competition.

Apr 05, 2005, 12:03 PM // 12:03	#9
chalt2 Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Ohio Guild: Heros of Oakhurst - Leader Profession: E/R	The point is that we have the option for both! That is whats exciting about the game, one day you can jump into a mission or area with some friends or Guildmates and just have some fun. The next day or even hour you can jump into the arena and PvP or GvG and then go back to Pve, what could be better?

Apr 05, 2005, 01:35 PM // 13:35	#11
Rizzen Khalazar Krytan Explorer Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Salt Lake City	Myself and my wife dont really PVP much. We have played all the mmos to date. The last been WoW, with 4 characters to 60. We are extremely bored with WoW, and have canceled our accounts. I know nothing about this game, but the forums are excellent, and filled with people that answer your questions unlike other forms.

Apr 05, 2005, 02:31 PM // 14:31	#14
spiritofcat Jungle Guide Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sydney, Australia Guild: Order of the Sanguine Dragon [OSD] Profession: E/Mo	I haven't played much of either yet, but my preference is generally for PvE. I'm sure I'll do some PvP too though.

Apr 05, 2005, 02:56 PM // 14:56	#15
vai demine Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: A Wretched Hive of Scum and Villainy Guild: Servants of Fortuna [SoF] Profession: Mo/R	I've only done PvE so far, but that's probably more a result of the number of friends I have playing than anything else. Once I can get more friends to play (and make more friends in-game) I expect to spend a good amount of time in PvP and GvG. And since I mentioned the friends in-game: if you haven't already, check out the GW "Phone Book" here. A nice idea for hooking up in-game with people we've met in the forums. Ciao, Vai

Apr 05, 2005, 10:32 PM // 22:32	#18
William of Orange Krytan Explorer Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: La Crosse, Wisconsin Guild: Thousand Tigers Apund Ur Head, The Consulate	I guess I would lean more towards the PvE aspect of the game, but that doesn't mean I don't like to throw in some PvP every now and then if I can't find a party to jump in with.

Apr 05, 2005, 11:41 PM // 23:41	#19
Soiled Egg Roll Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ripon, Wisconsin Guild: IVEX Profession: Mo/	In betas, I mainly play PvP. I do hope to get into PvE more often after release, though. I don't like doing things too many times, so I've decided to keep the PvE fresh and not really play it until release.

Apr 06, 2005, 09:46 AM // 09:46	#20
p0t4T0 Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Apr 2005 Guild: Or Die Trying [ODT] Profession: W/Mo	i will start doin mainly PvE, and if my character is nice and solid, i will definitely do lots of PvP. I plan on a mix, so i can get the best out of the game. -p0t4T0