I can't quite get into it. - Guild Wars Forums

BrutusTheCrazed · Jan 02, 2012, 09:22 AM // 09:22

I feel like I'm missing a huge part of the game for some reason.
You know, I'm going along with the story line and doing the offshore quests here and there, but I can't seem to get into it fully. It irritates me and I know there's something I'm missing from doing in this game.

I'm level fourteen ele/mesmer.
When you first starting playing, what was one thing that you totally missed? Starter guides and different things like that are helpful, I've read a few, but it just tells me everything I already know.

MayISing · Jan 02, 2012, 10:04 AM // 10:04

The One Thing I Missed :

I started out as a Prophecies mesmer four years ago, and somewhere along the way, got bored and quit. I didn't return til 6 months later, only to make an Ele, get elite armor, and quit again.

I wasn't until I found someone who was able to show me what the game was about, that I found it interesting.

The game is not just about story line, or even gameplay.

Its about finding others you find fun to play with.

I have countless hours of fun each night with my guildies & ally members, and it doesn't matter what we are doing!

Find a fun friendly guild that you can learn how to balance way with first, then you can get to "farming/grinding/speedclearing" elite areas later.

Have more fun with experimenting with second professions when you get one, make crazy builds and just have fun with the game.

It might not seem like it now, but there IS more to the game than what you are seeing.

Iceblue · Jan 02, 2012, 11:18 AM // 11:18

Why did you buy the game? For the lore before GW2 comes out? The HOM rewards? Or to have fun in whatever way you like to? And which campaign did you start?

Like MayISing I bought the game 4 years ago got bored and quit and didn't come back until about a year and a half ago. I bought the game for the MMO experience but didn't want to pay a subscription fee or have to pay for hidden charges (if I ended up liking the game). That's how I came across GuildWars. The RPG/fantasy aspect also apealed to me. But I couldn't get into the story line (prophecies still bores me).

Until someone showed me how to properly make a build and distribute the attribute points, I was just runing around hitting things. But once I understood how to combine skils into a build set and the strategy involved I began having a blast. I also joined a guild that's big on builds, strategy, PvP, and playing PvE with out grinding and farming.

If you need help, feel free to PM me in game (IGN: Lady Ariela Iceblue). There's a very friendly community here and others also offer to help see here

ruk1a · Jan 02, 2012, 11:33 AM // 11:33

Like others have said and this goes for any MMO I've ever played, making good friends and playing with them is what maximizes your experience. Playing alone defeats the purpose of an online game.

Skyy High · Jan 02, 2012, 07:14 PM // 19:14

This game is not like other MMOs. You are not handed skills in an order that corresponds with their power. Think of build creation like you are creating a deck in a TCG like Magic; you're trying to maximize your potential by taking skills that perform a number of roles, and dividing your attributes in the best way to power your skills. Your character isn't static, you should be playing with your equipment and your build continuously to see what works and what doesn't, and to try out different playstyles (for instance, fire area nuking vs. air single-target and blinds).

Approach it as a puzzle that has no perfect solution, but instead a number of optimizations that you're trying to discover. That's what got me "into it".

Redd Rathe · Jan 02, 2012, 07:24 PM // 19:24

I agree with Skyy. The reason I love GW so much is because no matter how good of a build I make or find online, I can always push myself to make it better. And the better I get, the more fun I can have tackling harder to beat enemies.

Lily Karuna · Jan 03, 2012, 02:21 AM // 02:21

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Originally Posted by MayISing

The game is not just about story line, or even gameplay.

Its about finding others you find fun to play with.

I totally agree with this ^^

What keeps me hooked on this game is the community. I've tried other MMO's and what I haven't found in them is the community I found here almost immediately. The difference you have, is that you will have to work harder to find the groups that us older players found in every mission town early on. Seek out a guild that fits you. Guru has a thread right here: http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/g...nt-f265p2.html

Wenspire · Jan 03, 2012, 04:04 AM // 04:04

What campaign are you playing in? Typically, Prophecies is probably the most boring in the beginning. If you are in that campaign then you just need to tough it out for a bit and it will pick up. Even though I say it's the most boring at start, I also think it is the best one to teach you gameplay/tactics compared to the other two.

Valdimir · Jan 03, 2012, 05:09 AM // 05:09

I agree with a few of the people previous to me, this game is more about community than actually playing. Often times I get on solely to talk to guildies and have even called it a multiplayer notepad once or twice.

Omar Charrbane · Jan 03, 2012, 05:45 AM // 05:45

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Originally Posted by BrutusTheCrazed

I feel like I'm missing a huge part of the game for some reason.
You know, I'm going along with the story line and doing the offshore quests here and there, but I can't seem to get into it fully. It irritates me and I know there's something I'm missing from doing in this game.

I'm level fourteen ele/mesmer.
When you first starting playing, what was one thing that you totally missed? Starter guides and different things like that are helpful, I've read a few, but it just tells me everything I already know.

I'm going to say it right now, 100% of me "getting into" the storyline is PURELY AND ONLY due to a few players that I met from random PUG's. One is someone who was so hardcore into character, and talking all olde-tyme like, and the others are my now-Guildmates, they legit make me feel valued(and not as a player because I suck at PvP and some other things too).

Fact is, I find almost all of Guildwars NPC's completely disposable.
So if you ever find yourself in a random groub doing whatever mission or Z quest, if you've thought of anyone in the group as more than just "some schlepps to help me get this mish/zcoin!" Add them to friends.

EDIT: Yeah like almost everyone here already said...

BrutusTheCrazed · Jan 03, 2012, 07:34 AM // 07:34

I have prophecies and I have lots of friends I play with. Usually 6-7 are always online and we play together, but even with that it just seems that it's still meh.

chullster · Jan 03, 2012, 07:50 AM // 07:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrutusTheCrazed

I have prophecies and I have lots of friends I play with. Usually 6-7 are always online and we play together, but even with that it just seems that it's still meh.

That's because you're in prophecies, the area of the game I find most boring.

Jan 02, 2012, 09:22 AM // 09:22	#1
BrutusTheCrazed Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Jan 2012 Profession: E/Me	I can't quite get into it. I feel like I'm missing a huge part of the game for some reason. You know, I'm going along with the story line and doing the offshore quests here and there, but I can't seem to get into it fully. It irritates me and I know there's something I'm missing from doing in this game. I'm level fourteen ele/mesmer. When you first starting playing, what was one thing that you totally missed? Starter guides and different things like that are helpful, I've read a few, but it just tells me everything I already know.

Jan 02, 2012, 10:04 AM // 10:04	#2
MayISing Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Apr 2011 Profession: A/W	The One Thing I Missed : I started out as a Prophecies mesmer four years ago, and somewhere along the way, got bored and quit. I didn't return til 6 months later, only to make an Ele, get elite armor, and quit again. I wasn't until I found someone who was able to show me what the game was about, that I found it interesting. The game is not just about story line, or even gameplay. Its about finding others you find fun to play with. I have countless hours of fun each night with my guildies & ally members, and it doesn't matter what we are doing! Find a fun friendly guild that you can learn how to balance way with first, then you can get to "farming/grinding/speedclearing" elite areas later. Have more fun with experimenting with second professions when you get one, make crazy builds and just have fun with the game. It might not seem like it now, but there IS more to the game than what you are seeing.

Jan 02, 2012, 11:18 AM // 11:18	#3
Iceblue Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jun 2010 Profession: W/	Why did you buy the game? For the lore before GW2 comes out? The HOM rewards? Or to have fun in whatever way you like to? And which campaign did you start? Like MayISing I bought the game 4 years ago got bored and quit and didn't come back until about a year and a half ago. I bought the game for the MMO experience but didn't want to pay a subscription fee or have to pay for hidden charges (if I ended up liking the game). That's how I came across GuildWars. The RPG/fantasy aspect also apealed to me. But I couldn't get into the story line (prophecies still bores me). Until someone showed me how to properly make a build and distribute the attribute points, I was just runing around hitting things. But once I understood how to combine skils into a build set and the strategy involved I began having a blast. I also joined a guild that's big on builds, strategy, PvP, and playing PvE with out grinding and farming. If you need help, feel free to PM me in game (IGN: Lady Ariela Iceblue). There's a very friendly community here and others also offer to help see here

Jan 02, 2012, 11:33 AM // 11:33	#4
ruk1a Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: May 2008 Location: UR MOM LOL Guild: ATTACK OF THE KILLER TOMATOES Profession: A/	Like others have said and this goes for any MMO I've ever played, making good friends and playing with them is what maximizes your experience. Playing alone defeats the purpose of an online game.

Jan 02, 2012, 07:14 PM // 19:14	#5
Skyy High Furnace Stoker Join Date: May 2006 Profession: R/	This game is not like other MMOs. You are not handed skills in an order that corresponds with their power. Think of build creation like you are creating a deck in a TCG like Magic; you're trying to maximize your potential by taking skills that perform a number of roles, and dividing your attributes in the best way to power your skills. Your character isn't static, you should be playing with your equipment and your build continuously to see what works and what doesn't, and to try out different playstyles (for instance, fire area nuking vs. air single-target and blinds). Approach it as a puzzle that has no perfect solution, but instead a number of optimizations that you're trying to discover. That's what got me "into it".

Jan 02, 2012, 07:24 PM // 19:24	#6
Redd Rathe Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Dec 2011 Guild: The Redd Guild Profession: N/	I agree with Skyy. The reason I love GW so much is because no matter how good of a build I make or find online, I can always push myself to make it better. And the better I get, the more fun I can have tackling harder to beat enemies.

Jan 03, 2012, 04:04 AM // 04:04	#8
Wenspire Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: USA - W.Coast Guild: HiME Profession: Mo/	What campaign are you playing in? Typically, Prophecies is probably the most boring in the beginning. If you are in that campaign then you just need to tough it out for a bit and it will pick up. Even though I say it's the most boring at start, I also think it is the best one to teach you gameplay/tactics compared to the other two.

Jan 03, 2012, 05:09 AM // 05:09	#9
Valdimir Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: IGN: Da Sonic Guild: Sentinels Of Orr Profession: A/Rt	I agree with a few of the people previous to me, this game is more about community than actually playing. Often times I get on solely to talk to guildies and have even called it a multiplayer notepad once or twice.

Jan 03, 2012, 07:34 AM // 07:34	#11
BrutusTheCrazed Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Jan 2012 Profession: E/Me	I have prophecies and I have lots of friends I play with. Usually 6-7 are always online and we play together, but even with that it just seems that it's still meh.