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mrlarone · Feb 03, 2012, 02:42 PM // 14:42

Hello all!

me and a friend just caught wind of GW2 and have started playing GW1 (trilogy) as a stop gap meassure till it's release.

we've played prophecies til about lvl 8 with ra/w (her) mo/e (me)

she wanted to be assassin though so we've now jumped to factions (good timing with the NY event =))...

now we're about lvl 7 as/w, ra/w

that's all in the last 3 nights game play...

my main question is on pace, should we really be leveling so quickly?

i've the read the wiki quite a bit and understand we'll be able to transfer across teh campaigns but how playable will they be?

do missions/quests scale to the players?

if we do hit 20 quickly how much content is there at that lvl?

she's not really too fussed and just likes running round killing things, but for me the campaign stories are part of it all and basically i don't want to miss things out and then find when i go back it's far to easy (which will bore her)

thanks for any insights =)

FalconDance · Feb 03, 2012, 02:55 PM // 14:55

Prophecies level much slower and the lvl 20 content comes much later.

Factions level faster, and the lvl 20 content comes much faster.

Nightfall, level much faster and most of the lvl 20 content is on the "mainland" of Elona.

No, the content does not scale to the character, per se.

Iuris · Feb 03, 2012, 02:59 PM // 14:59

-GW1 does not put much stress on levelling. You are supposed to get to the max. level of 20 very quickly, and almost all of the game is adapted to max. level play. Max level in GW is like finishing school - "now the real life starts".

-Factions is a campaign known for very fast levelling - and a steep learning curve. Beware. You're likely to have few skills available and may need to remember to upgrade your armour (Kaineng is where you get your first suits of max. armor)

-you will change campaigns at a point where you are supposed to be at or near max level, so you'll generally not have trouble from the transition. Prophecies characters will usually be a bit low on level, but they catch up fast.

mrlarone · Feb 03, 2012, 03:08 PM // 15:08

ah perfect, thanks guys, that's what i wanted to hear =)

so i guess once cap is reached it becomes about getting gear and harder to find skills.

Kendil · Feb 03, 2012, 04:01 PM // 16:01

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Originally Posted by mrlarone

ah perfect, thanks guys, that's what i wanted to hear =)

so i guess once cap is reached it becomes about getting gear and harder to find skills.

Getting max armor isn't dificult either. It's about getting the nice looking very armor that's costly. Capping elite skills isn't that dificult either. To me gw is about following the story and really just enjoy the game. The majority of the game is designed for a party of 8 lvl 20 players, so no worries!

lord norke · Feb 03, 2012, 04:02 PM // 16:02

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Originally Posted by mrlarone

ah perfect, thanks guys, that's what i wanted to hear =)

so i guess once cap is reached it becomes about getting gear and harder to find skills.

not exactly, around the time you get to max level you should be able to easily get max armor/weapons. all the equipment after you get max armor/max weapons is (mostly)purely cosmetic.

However, getting most of the skills unlocked on a new account should take some time.

mrlarone · Feb 03, 2012, 04:48 PM // 16:48

who doesn't get excited about looking sharp!

good to know the skills will provide some longevity, my main concern was running out of content and missing good story lines, but doesn't seem an issue.

"The majority of the game is designed for a party of 8 lvl 20 players, so no worries!"

hmm, i think it's fairly unlikely we'll do anything but duo (she's quite intollerant of other players and only puts up with me cos i generally keep her alive and know how to read a map)... is that possible? we're getting by with henchmen atm and i understanf nightfall gives heros which are more controlable (akin to the pets we're already using).

Kymeric · Feb 03, 2012, 04:49 PM // 16:49

Unlocking all of the heroes to fill out your party takes some time as well, since most of them join you over the course of completing the campaigns.

Edit: It's totally possible to do with only two players. A lot of the game is being done with one player and seven heroes.

mrlarone · Feb 03, 2012, 05:14 PM // 17:14

thanks again all, great info =)

Calista Blackblood · Feb 03, 2012, 05:29 PM // 17:29

Moved to correct section

Olle · Feb 03, 2012, 06:29 PM // 18:29

If you guys need any help, or any other questions, please PM me, i like to help new players

Ill note this here so people dont think im going to steal

Theres a place called "Great Temple of Balthazar, which you will be able to travel to once you get to Kaineng city(main city of cantha)
Once you get there, there is an NPC above the stairs called "High Priest Zhang"
Who will offer you 10 Zaishen Keys. These Keys can be sold for 5,500~~gold each(5.5k)
Search trough wiki for help, look around and search guru for prices, guides and other help!

Have fun!

Feb 03, 2012, 02:42 PM // 14:42	#1
mrlarone Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Feb 2012	newb quirries Hello all! me and a friend just caught wind of GW2 and have started playing GW1 (trilogy) as a stop gap meassure till it's release. we've played prophecies til about lvl 8 with ra/w (her) mo/e (me) she wanted to be assassin though so we've now jumped to factions (good timing with the NY event =))... now we're about lvl 7 as/w, ra/w that's all in the last 3 nights game play... my main question is on pace, should we really be leveling so quickly? i've the read the wiki quite a bit and understand we'll be able to transfer across teh campaigns but how playable will they be? do missions/quests scale to the players? if we do hit 20 quickly how much content is there at that lvl? she's not really too fussed and just likes running round killing things, but for me the campaign stories are part of it all and basically i don't want to miss things out and then find when i go back it's far to easy (which will bore her) thanks for any insights =)

Feb 03, 2012, 05:29 PM // 17:29	#10
Calista Blackblood Permanently Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Northern Ireland Guild: Nowhere To Run Nowhere To [Hide] Profession: N/	Moved to correct section __________________ *The best goodbyes are like a knife in the dark: short, simple and to the point*

Feb 03, 2012, 02:55 PM // 14:55	#2
FalconDance Jungle Guide Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: ...deep within the sylvan splendor... Guild: Order of the Migrating Coconuts [ALBA]	Prophecies level much slower and the lvl 20 content comes much later. Factions level faster, and the lvl 20 content comes much faster. Nightfall, level much faster and most of the lvl 20 content is on the "mainland" of Elona. No, the content does not scale to the character, per se.

Feb 03, 2012, 02:59 PM // 14:59	#3
Iuris Forge Runner Join Date: Nov 2006 Guild: Crazy ducks from the Forest Profession: W/	-GW1 does not put much stress on levelling. You are supposed to get to the max. level of 20 very quickly, and almost all of the game is adapted to max. level play. Max level in GW is like finishing school - "now the real life starts". -Factions is a campaign known for very fast levelling - and a steep learning curve. Beware. You're likely to have few skills available and may need to remember to upgrade your armour (Kaineng is where you get your first suits of max. armor) -you will change campaigns at a point where you are supposed to be at or near max level, so you'll generally not have trouble from the transition. Prophecies characters will usually be a bit low on level, but they catch up fast.

Feb 03, 2012, 03:08 PM // 15:08	#4
mrlarone Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Feb 2012	ah perfect, thanks guys, that's what i wanted to hear =) so i guess once cap is reached it becomes about getting gear and harder to find skills.

Feb 03, 2012, 04:48 PM // 16:48	#7
mrlarone Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Feb 2012	who doesn't get excited about looking sharp! good to know the skills will provide some longevity, my main concern was running out of content and missing good story lines, but doesn't seem an issue. "The majority of the game is designed for a party of 8 lvl 20 players, so no worries!" hmm, i think it's fairly unlikely we'll do anything but duo (she's quite intollerant of other players and only puts up with me cos i generally keep her alive and know how to read a map)... is that possible? we're getting by with henchmen atm and i understanf nightfall gives heros which are more controlable (akin to the pets we're already using).

Feb 03, 2012, 04:49 PM // 16:49	#8
Kymeric Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Aug 2010	Unlocking all of the heroes to fill out your party takes some time as well, since most of them join you over the course of completing the campaigns. Edit: It's totally possible to do with only two players. A lot of the game is being done with one player and seven heroes.

Feb 03, 2012, 05:14 PM // 17:14	#9
mrlarone Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Feb 2012	thanks again all, great info =)

Feb 03, 2012, 06:29 PM // 18:29	#11
Olle Furnace Stoker Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ign: Miniature Julia Guild: Teh Academy[PhD] Profession: W/	If you guys need any help, or any other questions, please PM me, i like to help new players Ill note this here so people dont think im going to steal Theres a place called "Great Temple of Balthazar, which you will be able to travel to once you get to Kaineng city(main city of cantha) Once you get there, there is an NPC above the stairs called "High Priest Zhang" Who will offer you 10 Zaishen Keys. These Keys can be sold for 5,500~~gold each(5.5k) Search trough wiki for help, look around and search guru for prices, guides and other help! Have fun!