Makaseru · Feb 29, 2012, 06:30 PM // 18:30

Is it possible to start the free trial and start earning HoM Rewards (I know I won't be able to do much, just running through the campaign or whatever), and then upgrading the account to a Trilogy / EotN account to continue with this?

If so, will there be any draw backs for me trying this?

EtherealSkys · Feb 29, 2012, 06:36 PM // 18:36

You can start to run through the campaigns, yes, and then just upgrade the account, but you're not going to get much done in that amount of time.

Makaseru · Feb 29, 2012, 07:00 PM // 19:00

Cheers EtherealSkys. I'm just wanting to try the trial initially to see if I'll be able to work towards the rewards. As in if I enjoy the gameplay and things

I've started a Ranger anyway. Figured I may as well choose that seen as I'll need to capture Black Moa or whatever

I won't be stuck trying to level in Prophecies doing it this way either, will I?

Spiritz · Feb 29, 2012, 09:56 PM // 21:56

A trial account isnt on for that long - i think its 10hrs or something close to that - best to get all parts on a new account.
Rangers are not the only chrs to be able to cap pets - any profession with ranger as 2nd profession can cap them , even heros can cap them as well

EtherealSkys · Mar 01, 2012, 08:26 AM // 08:26

Rangers are pretty bad atm, (possibly the worse profession,) so if you're only playing one to get a pet, I recommend you choose another profession - as you can get pets on any profession later in the game.

And while I suppose you can "work towards the rewards", in 10 hours the only thing you can do really is try to complete some of the first campaign, which isn't particularly much. Most HoM rewards are expensive, and require extensive farming.

And no, starting with a trial account will not hinder you in anyway.

Makaseru · Mar 01, 2012, 08:28 AM // 08:28

Ah. I probably should change my profession then!

Thanks again though guys.

As far as I understand, the Trial lasts for 14 days too. But a maximum of 10 hours per day

TheGizzy · Mar 01, 2012, 09:06 AM // 09:06

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Originally Posted by Makaseru

As far as I understand, the Trial lasts for 14 days too. But a maximum of 10 hours per day

I'm pretty sure it's 10 hours total, over the course of 14 days... and I honestly can't think of any HOM achievements a completely new player could expect to secure in that amount of time, particularly since you have to already be level 10 to access EotN where the HOM is located - and at most, you may have been able to earn enough platinum to buy a couple of mini pets to dedicate.

I started with the trial, bought the Game of the Year edition of Prophecies off of Steam about 5 hours into my playtime, then bought the Trilogy (which added Factions & Nightfall to my existing Prophecies) and then bought EotN.

It was worth every penny I spent - which was more than it costs now. Love this game!

Makaseru · Mar 01, 2012, 09:58 AM // 09:58

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Originally Posted by TheGizzy

I'm pretty sure it's 10 hours total, over the course of 14 days...

Ah-ha! That would make much more sense.

I was thinking 140 hours was a long trial period

I'll finish getting it downloaded tonight and probably just upgrade to the Trilogy and in the future EotN when I reach Level 10.

Now I need to decide on the class I want to play. Ritualist sounds pretty awesome ^_^

Edit: Done! Prophecies, Faction and Nightfall get!

Mintha Syl · Mar 01, 2012, 10:46 AM // 10:46

I obviously don't agree on rangers being bad (ranger is my main and I have 3 ranger chars) but obviously unlocking pets is not a valid reason to choose a class, just choose the one you like the most, you can complete all content with any of them without problems at all.
Also keep into account that for assassin and ritualist you have to start from factions which is pretty hard as a starter. But totally up to you.

Makaseru · Mar 01, 2012, 11:09 AM // 11:09

Will I not be able to create the Ritualist, and then move to Prophecies? Or do you have to get past a certain point before you can move between campaigns?

Mintha Syl · Mar 01, 2012, 12:11 PM // 12:11

Yes you can that (you can move between campaigns when you completed the "tutorial area", pretty soon in factions) but a Riatualist will have very few to do in prophecies: no skills or armors for factions/nightfall exclusive professions there...while prophecies by default gives a lot of free skills. Also, you'll be losing pre-searing part. But if you do it for the titles only, I guess it can do.

GODh · Mar 01, 2012, 09:07 PM // 21:07

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Originally Posted by Makaseru

Edit: Done! Prophecies, Faction and Nightfall get!

I hope you are aware that you need EOTN to work on your HOM as it is part of EOTN...

Kendil · Mar 01, 2012, 09:46 PM // 21:46

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Originally Posted by GODh

I hope you are aware that you need EOTN to work on your HOM as it is part of EOTN...

Just clarifying that you indeed can work towards your hom without eotn. However, you cannot display your deeds and thus cannot gain any rewards for it.

It is possible though to buy eotn at a later stage and then display the monuments. I recomend getting eotn though as heroes and skills from the expansion can be of great help.

Master Archer Nente · Mar 01, 2012, 10:22 PM // 22:22

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Originally Posted by EtherealSkys

Rangers are pretty bad atm, (possibly the worse profession,)

Ignore Ethereal he is being silly. Any profession is good as long as someone knows how to play them. (While I agree i'd rather have a good caster on my team than a ranger in general PvE but they're not bad)

As for the trial account thing... you will barely have enough time to make it to the Hall of Monuments, let alone have enough time to fill it out.
Your best bet would be to just buy a trilogy account and upgrade it with eye of the north and work on it from there.

If you do buy an account I will gladly answer any questions you may have about the game and my In-game name is Master Archer Nente. (Note, I get PM'd a lot so please tell my that you are answering this guru thread.)

Welcome to Guild Wars!

kidochipark · Mar 02, 2012, 12:57 AM // 00:57

You can get... the survivor title... ! =D

Makaseru · Mar 02, 2012, 09:39 AM // 09:39

@GODh/Kendil: Yeah, I will be picking up EotN as soon as I hit Level 10 probably. Although I may just finish Factions and try reach 20 before the end (not sure if I'll reach 20 before the end of it).

@Master Archer Nente: I have bought the Trilogy now, so I'm no longer on the Trail. I created a Ritualist and managed to get to Level 7.

Mintha Syl · Mar 02, 2012, 09:53 AM // 09:53

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Originally Posted by Makaseru

@GODh/Kendil: Yeah, I will be picking up EotN as soon as I hit Level 10 probably. Although I may just finish Factions and try reach 20 before the end (not sure if I'll reach 20 before the end of it).

@Master Archer Nente: I have bought the Trilogy now, so I'm no longer on the Trail. I created a Ritualist and managed to get to Level 7.

You should get to 20 not only before the end, but short after you get to mainland. Most of the campaign is designed for lvl 20 so lvling there goes fast as light ^^

Makaseru · Mar 02, 2012, 10:54 AM // 10:54

In that case, awesome!

I've just realised that I we don't have an Auction House. Hunting down these minis is going to be a pain!

I assume a lot of folk use http://www.gwauctions.org/ and the likes?

Kendil · Mar 02, 2012, 12:06 PM // 12:06

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Originally Posted by Makaseru

In that case, awesome!

I've just realised that I we don't have an Auction House. Hunting down these minis is going to be a pain!

I assume a lot of folk use http://www.gwauctions.org/ and the likes?

I've just used the ig trading system. I think it's fun to bargain which the system encourages. However it can take quite a while before you find a buyer/seller, if it takes too long just zone out and come back later. If I want to buy/sell something I usually go to kamadan and post my offer and then progress to looking through the whole trading list. If I havn't gotten any responses in that time I wait a little longer before giving up for the time being.

Makaseru · Mar 02, 2012, 12:12 PM // 12:12

I can see myself being a very busy little boy trying to buy a load of these miniatures!

Feb 29, 2012, 06:30 PM // 18:30	#1
Makaseru Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Feb 2012	Gaining HoM Rewards on Trial Account Is it possible to start the free trial and start earning HoM Rewards (I know I won't be able to do much, just running through the campaign or whatever), and then upgrading the account to a Trilogy / EotN account to continue with this? If so, will there be any draw backs for me trying this?

Feb 29, 2012, 06:36 PM // 18:36	#2
EtherealSkys Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Apr 2010 Guild: VKO Profession: W/A	You can start to run through the campaigns, yes, and then just upgrade the account, but you're not going to get much done in that amount of time.

Feb 29, 2012, 07:00 PM // 19:00	#3
Makaseru Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Feb 2012	Cheers EtherealSkys. I'm just wanting to try the trial initially to see if I'll be able to work towards the rewards. As in if I enjoy the gameplay and things I've started a Ranger anyway. Figured I may as well choose that seen as I'll need to capture Black Moa or whatever I won't be stuck trying to level in Prophecies doing it this way either, will I?

Feb 29, 2012, 09:56 PM // 21:56	#4
Spiritz Forge Runner Join Date: Apr 2007 Guild: DMFC	A trial account isnt on for that long - i think its 10hrs or something close to that - best to get all parts on a new account. Rangers are not the only chrs to be able to cap pets - any profession with ranger as 2nd profession can cap them , even heros can cap them as well

Mar 01, 2012, 08:26 AM // 08:26	#5
EtherealSkys Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Apr 2010 Guild: VKO Profession: W/A	Rangers are pretty bad atm, (possibly the worse profession,) so if you're only playing one to get a pet, I recommend you choose another profession - as you can get pets on any profession later in the game. And while I suppose you can "work towards the rewards", in 10 hours the only thing you can do really is try to complete some of the first campaign, which isn't particularly much. Most HoM rewards are expensive, and require extensive farming. And no, starting with a trial account will not hinder you in anyway.

Mar 01, 2012, 08:28 AM // 08:28	#6
Makaseru Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Feb 2012	Ah. I probably should change my profession then! Thanks again though guys. As far as I understand, the Trial lasts for 14 days too. But a maximum of 10 hours per day

Mar 01, 2012, 10:46 AM // 10:46	#9
Mintha Syl Desert Nomad Join Date: Apr 2010	I obviously don't agree on rangers being bad (ranger is my main and I have 3 ranger chars) but obviously unlocking pets is not a valid reason to choose a class, just choose the one you like the most, you can complete all content with any of them without problems at all. Also keep into account that for assassin and ritualist you have to start from factions which is pretty hard as a starter. But totally up to you.

Mar 01, 2012, 11:09 AM // 11:09	#10
Makaseru Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Feb 2012	Will I not be able to create the Ritualist, and then move to Prophecies? Or do you have to get past a certain point before you can move between campaigns?

Mar 01, 2012, 12:11 PM // 12:11	#11
Mintha Syl Desert Nomad Join Date: Apr 2010	Yes you can that (you can move between campaigns when you completed the "tutorial area", pretty soon in factions) but a Riatualist will have very few to do in prophecies: no skills or armors for factions/nightfall exclusive professions there...while prophecies by default gives a lot of free skills. Also, you'll be losing pre-searing part. But if you do it for the titles only, I guess it can do.

Mar 02, 2012, 12:57 AM // 00:57	#15
kidochipark Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Feb 2012 Profession: N/Rt	You can get... the survivor title... ! =D

Mar 02, 2012, 09:39 AM // 09:39	#16
Makaseru Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Feb 2012	@GODh/Kendil: Yeah, I will be picking up EotN as soon as I hit Level 10 probably. Although I may just finish Factions and try reach 20 before the end (not sure if I'll reach 20 before the end of it). @Master Archer Nente: I have bought the Trilogy now, so I'm no longer on the Trail. I created a Ritualist and managed to get to Level 7.

Mar 02, 2012, 10:54 AM // 10:54	#18
Makaseru Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Feb 2012	In that case, awesome! I've just realised that I we don't have an Auction House. Hunting down these minis is going to be a pain! I assume a lot of folk use http://www.gwauctions.org/ and the likes?

Mar 02, 2012, 12:12 PM // 12:12	#20
Makaseru Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Feb 2012	I can see myself being a very busy little boy trying to buy a load of these miniatures!