I got Guild Wars Triology for Chirstmas. - Guild Wars Forums

Chieve · Dec 26, 2011, 01:26 AM // 01:26

I got it for the PvP, so of course, I made a PvP character.

I have no idea what I am doing. I talk to NBCs and I only understand very little, but I don't get the shop where I buy people to join my party.

I don't know where I can buy pets, items, or other stuff, and I don't get how I get skills and I don't get the PvP part of it.

When I try to find help, it is extremely hard because I see people around me but when I try to talk to people or call for help, no one answers, like no one talks...

I am not bad talking this game, I just got it, but I need a lot of help...could someone possibly break down the game and stuff for me? I have no clue where to find anything...

Bristlebane · Dec 26, 2011, 02:42 AM // 02:42

While I understand you want to PvP, I actually suggest you start with PvE first, in Prophecies which is the original game. Mainly because it will allow you to get used to the game in a friendly environment (Pre-Searing), you will be able to unlock skills (which you can later use for PvP), and a chance to make new friends or even find a friendly guild.

Once you get more comfortable with that and found a guild, maybe any in your guild can help you getting started in PvP as well.

wilebill · Dec 26, 2011, 03:19 AM // 03:19

http://www.guildwiki.org/Main_Page lots of info for new players here.

You do not have to buy npcs for your party. When in an area where larger parties are permitted, hench will be standing near the gate. Click on the ones you want.

Be of good cheer. Presently it will all seem simple enough.

Mireles · Dec 26, 2011, 03:40 AM // 03:40

You will find that the PvP population is minuscule and nearly non existent compared to PvE... I suggest you start at random arena for PvP.... but playing PvE will make it easier to play PvP because you will unlock skills and equipment... to skip this part you may buy PvP unlock packs from the guild wars store.... I do not suggest this because it is very hard to get into a competitive pvp guild if you have no rank.... random arena is your starting place... be prepared to be there for a long time and get beaten by people that bypass the randomness and form a organized team before you gain a rank that will be acceptable in a competitive environment....

My suggestion to you is try PvE first because you will find PvP frustrating, unfruitful, and a community that is not willing to help you.

Guild Wars should really change the labeling on their box to remove PvP... the casual aspect is nearly non-existent ...It is not just something u pick up... it takes commitment and hundreds if not thousands of hours of "learning" to be accepted into the community.

Kaida the Heartless · Dec 26, 2011, 03:53 AM // 03:53

Add me. If you message me in game, I'll answer your questions. I've PvE'd and PvP'd with the best of 'em. Hoping I can help ya! :P

Sagittario · Dec 26, 2011, 09:17 AM // 09:17

But if you still want to do PvP only, you have to buy PvP unlock packs.

PvP Item Unlock Pack ($9.99 / ???8.99 / ??6.99)
Skill Unlock Packs ($9.99 / ???8.99 / ??6.99 each)
(Core, Prophecies, Factions, NightFall)

However it's highly recommended to unlock it usual way from PvE.

Thowra Wildfire · Dec 26, 2011, 10:55 AM // 10:55

As well as what the others have said, maybe also check under the Guild Recruitment thread, see if there's a guild that suits your needs - if so, they should be able to help you get started in PvP. Or at least be someone who can answer your questions in-game.....

Cheers.

artemis-fowl · Dec 26, 2011, 03:44 PM // 15:44

I can help you understand things etc. you can ask me about everything.
Just add me to friends (friend list open after you press N), than you'll see if I'm online now and on wchich character.
Than you need to whisper me.
My nick (to add to friends) is: Master Of Tactics X

elysiumIX · Dec 26, 2011, 11:25 PM // 23:25

I'd be happy to help, (more with pve than pvp since I don't realy pvp much) just whisper me: Aelfweald Kirh

Good luck and welcome to Guild Wars!

Frangeo Munda · Dec 27, 2011, 08:47 PM // 20:47

Just to add a few notes:
The only things you really need to buy/obtain are in game. As others have mentioned, you can buy the skill unlock packs, but these aren't directly usable:
Let's say you buy all skill unlock packs. You decide to start up a new ranger character in the factions campaign. You open up your skill panel, ready to see all the 140 ranger-specific skills that you've just spent your money on. Instead, you're met with a nearly-blank page. This is because the skill unlock packs only unlock skills for pvp chars. To get them on a PvE char, you'd need to use something called a skill tome (available for purchase from other players in game, with in-game money). As such, it's probly a waste of money for you at this time to buy the skill packs. Instead, just play through the game as much as you can.

As far as talking to NPCs, be aware that nearly every NPC in Guild Wars has some sort of written dialogue. However, not every NPC says something you need to read. If an NPC is going to give you a quest, you'll see a green, floating arrow pointing down above that person's head. They'll give you a long speech on how you need to save Mr. Fluffy or something, and then there'll be some version of an accept (Check) and reject ("no" symbol) button. Once you accept the quest, it appears in your Quest Log (press "L"). Quests in the log are then organized by the area in which you got them, or their priority: Primary or Secondary. Primary quests advance the storyline, get you from Mission to Mission, and often cannot be abandoned. When in doubt, follow a primary quest. Secondary quests are optional, can give you side-rewards (including skills!), can be abandoned, and will lead you oft astray.

The only other thing that you will need to buy at some point is armor (again, in game). This is because at a certain point in the game, starter armor just simply won't offer enough protection to keep you alive. If you don't want sad monks, you'll get higher armor for better protection (happy monks = good).

You also mention talking and no one responding. A quick note: down near the bottom of your screen, on the left hand side, there's a little series of checkboxes. They should be, in order: Local, Guild, Team, Trade, Alliance, Whisper. Make sure they ALL have checks in them. If they do, it may very well be that no one is talking. People often tend to go on about their business in GW. If you're in a quieter town, you may just not encounter anyone who's really willing to socialize.

As for pets, you cannot buy them. As a ranger (primary or secondary profession), you "charm" pets that you find outside using a skill ("Charm Animal"). Once the pet is charmed, it becomes yours. You can rename it, force it to participate in fights, exploit its corpse, and generally do all sorts of things that the SPCA would be horrified at. There are things called minipets, which are little dolls that follow you around and don't fight/interact in any way, but these aren't going to help you. If anyone says "selling pets", they're either scamming, misinformed, or they're selling these minipets (which, again, you should NOT buy). To clarify: if you're not a ranger primary or secondary, you cannot actively have a pet.

Blackbirdx61 · Dec 27, 2011, 11:56 PM // 23:56

There is also an Arena for lower level roleplay Characters attached to Old Ascalon; which looks like a good place to get started, but I must admit I have yet to see anyone there; but they may all be at the snowball fight. BTW, go to the Snowball fight really cool, worth the price of the game all by itself. BB. (Claudia de Anar.)

Wargs Bane · Dec 31, 2011, 03:19 PM // 15:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frangeo Munda

As far as talking to NPCs, be aware that nearly every NPC in Guild Wars has some sort of written dialogue. However, not every NPC says something you need to read.

Ironically, I skipped most of what you said and then this caught my eye.

Dec 26, 2011, 01:26 AM // 01:26	#1
Chieve Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Dec 2011	I got Guild Wars Triology for Chirstmas. I got it for the PvP, so of course, I made a PvP character. I have no idea what I am doing. I talk to NBCs and I only understand very little, but I don't get the shop where I buy people to join my party. I don't know where I can buy pets, items, or other stuff, and I don't get how I get skills and I don't get the PvP part of it. When I try to find help, it is extremely hard because I see people around me but when I try to talk to people or call for help, no one answers, like no one talks... I am not bad talking this game, I just got it, but I need a lot of help...could someone possibly break down the game and stuff for me? I have no clue where to find anything...

Dec 26, 2011, 03:40 AM // 03:40	#4
Mireles Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jun 2009 Profession: W/Me	You will find that the PvP population is minuscule and nearly non existent compared to PvE... I suggest you start at random arena for PvP.... but playing PvE will make it easier to play PvP because you will unlock skills and equipment... to skip this part you may buy PvP unlock packs from the guild wars store.... I do not suggest this because it is very hard to get into a competitive pvp guild if you have no rank.... random arena is your starting place... be prepared to be there for a long time and get beaten by people that bypass the randomness and form a organized team before you gain a rank that will be acceptable in a competitive environment.... My suggestion to you is try PvE first because you will find PvP frustrating, unfruitful, and a community that is not willing to help you. Guild Wars should really change the labeling on their box to remove PvP... the casual aspect is nearly non-existent ...It is not just something u pick up... it takes commitment and hundreds if not thousands of hours of "learning" to be accepted into the community. Last edited by Mireles; Dec 26, 2011 at 03:59 AM // 03:59..

Dec 26, 2011, 09:17 AM // 09:17	#6
Sagittario Krytan Explorer Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Czech Republic Guild: The Dragonfly Effect [Phi] Profession: Rt/	But if you still want to do PvP only, you have to buy PvP unlock packs. PvP Item Unlock Pack ($9.99 / ???8.99 / ??6.99) Skill Unlock Packs ($9.99 / ???8.99 / ??6.99 each) (Core, Prophecies, Factions, NightFall) However it's highly recommended to unlock it usual way from PvE.

Dec 26, 2011, 02:42 AM // 02:42	#2
Bristlebane Desert Nomad Join Date: Jan 2008 Profession: Mo/	While I understand you want to PvP, I actually suggest you start with PvE first, in Prophecies which is the original game. Mainly because it will allow you to get used to the game in a friendly environment (Pre-Searing), you will be able to unlock skills (which you can later use for PvP), and a chance to make new friends or even find a friendly guild. Once you get more comfortable with that and found a guild, maybe any in your guild can help you getting started in PvP as well.

Dec 26, 2011, 03:19 AM // 03:19	#3
wilebill Desert Nomad Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Mt Vernon, Ohio Guild: Band of the Hawk Profession: W/Mo	http://www.guildwiki.org/Main_Page lots of info for new players here. You do not have to buy npcs for your party. When in an area where larger parties are permitted, hench will be standing near the gate. Click on the ones you want. Be of good cheer. Presently it will all seem simple enough.

Dec 26, 2011, 03:53 AM // 03:53	#5
Kaida the Heartless Desert Nomad Join Date: May 2006 Profession: N/	Add me. If you message me in game, I'll answer your questions. I've PvE'd and PvP'd with the best of 'em. Hoping I can help ya! :P

Dec 26, 2011, 10:55 AM // 10:55	#7
Thowra Wildfire Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Australia Profession: N/	As well as what the others have said, maybe also check under the Guild Recruitment thread, see if there's a guild that suits your needs - if so, they should be able to help you get started in PvP. Or at least be someone who can answer your questions in-game..... Cheers.

Dec 26, 2011, 03:44 PM // 15:44	#8
artemis-fowl Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Jun 2009 Guild: Duchy Przeszłości [DP] Profession: W/	I can help you understand things etc. you can ask me about everything. Just add me to friends (friend list open after you press N), than you'll see if I'm online now and on wchich character. Than you need to whisper me. My nick (to add to friends) is: Master Of Tactics X

Dec 26, 2011, 11:25 PM // 23:25	#9
elysiumIX Academy Page Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Asia Profession: E/	I'd be happy to help, (more with pve than pvp since I don't realy pvp much) just whisper me: Aelfweald Kirh Good luck and welcome to Guild Wars!

Dec 27, 2011, 08:47 PM // 20:47	#10
Frangeo Munda Academy Page Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Granitic crust Guild: Killer Green Buddah Profession: Mo/	Just to add a few notes: The only things you really need to buy/obtain are in game. As others have mentioned, you can buy the skill unlock packs, but these aren't directly usable: Let's say you buy all skill unlock packs. You decide to start up a new ranger character in the factions campaign. You open up your skill panel, ready to see all the 140 ranger-specific skills that you've just spent your money on. Instead, you're met with a nearly-blank page. This is because the skill unlock packs only unlock skills for pvp chars. To get them on a PvE char, you'd need to use something called a skill tome (available for purchase from other players in game, with in-game money). As such, it's probly a waste of money for you at this time to buy the skill packs. Instead, just play through the game as much as you can. As far as talking to NPCs, be aware that nearly every NPC in Guild Wars has some sort of written dialogue. However, not every NPC says something you need to read. If an NPC is going to give you a quest, you'll see a green, floating arrow pointing down above that person's head. They'll give you a long speech on how you need to save Mr. Fluffy or something, and then there'll be some version of an accept (Check) and reject ("no" symbol) button. Once you accept the quest, it appears in your Quest Log (press "L"). Quests in the log are then organized by the area in which you got them, or their priority: Primary or Secondary. Primary quests advance the storyline, get you from Mission to Mission, and often cannot be abandoned. When in doubt, follow a primary quest. Secondary quests are optional, can give you side-rewards (including skills!), can be abandoned, and will lead you oft astray. The only other thing that you will need to buy at some point is armor (again, in game). This is because at a certain point in the game, starter armor just simply won't offer enough protection to keep you alive. If you don't want sad monks, you'll get higher armor for better protection (happy monks = good). You also mention talking and no one responding. A quick note: down near the bottom of your screen, on the left hand side, there's a little series of checkboxes. They should be, in order: Local, Guild, Team, Trade, Alliance, Whisper. Make sure they ALL have checks in them. If they do, it may very well be that no one is talking. People often tend to go on about their business in GW. If you're in a quieter town, you may just not encounter anyone who's really willing to socialize. As for pets, you cannot buy them. As a ranger (primary or secondary profession), you "charm" pets that you find outside using a skill ("Charm Animal"). Once the pet is charmed, it becomes yours. You can rename it, force it to participate in fights, exploit its corpse, and generally do all sorts of things that the SPCA would be horrified at. There are things called minipets, which are little dolls that follow you around and don't fight/interact in any way, but these aren't going to help you. If anyone says "selling pets", they're either scamming, misinformed, or they're selling these minipets (which, again, you should NOT buy). To clarify: if you're not a ranger primary or secondary, you cannot actively have a pet.

Dec 27, 2011, 11:56 PM // 23:56	#11
Blackbirdx61 Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Maryland. Guild: Costumed Aggression. : ) Profession: R/E	There is also an Arena for lower level roleplay Characters attached to Old Ascalon; which looks like a good place to get started, but I must admit I have yet to see anyone there; but they may all be at the snowball fight. BTW, go to the Snowball fight really cool, worth the price of the game all by itself. BB. (Claudia de Anar.)