Returning to GW...help! - Guild Wars Forums

Scottpd · Jul 28, 2011, 02:31 PM // 14:31

Alright folks,

I used to play Guild Wars when it first came out, and quite a bit, I got the expansions and played them, but slowly by drive to play disappeared and after a while I gave it up altogether. Now since I stopped playing, I have logged in every now and again and checked on the accounts, opened up my gift boxes for the mini pets and some friends raided my accounts of materials, equipment and cash, so I got a few bits and pieces still over but not a massive amount. In fact now I think about it, the last time I really played, the 55hp monk was just becoming popular.

The characters I have are a Warrior/monk, Monk/necromancer, Ranger/monk Paragon/monk and maybe one or two others but these are all leveled to 20. Anyway, so I just ordered the Eye of the North from Amazon, and am going to invest some time in it this coming weekend, and I am just wondering what builds are popular???what builds, out of what playable toons I have available, are alright to take me through Eye of the North?

Also, is farming still viable? I remember that they started introducing a point where the beasts started running away from you, and that sort of killed a lot of builds. I noticed the farming section here, so I???ll have a gander at that, but any tips from the community?

Basically, anything you can help with would be spot on, and any advice you want to give would be great. After not playing a game for a few years you miss out on a lot, but I plan on getting involved a bit and putting some time in this weekend especially.

Basically....whats new?

Thanks guys.

P.S. last time I logged in to guildwarsguru was 2006! That's how long it has been since I really played it.

Mireles · Jul 28, 2011, 04:08 PM // 16:08

http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Game_updates

Scottpd · Jul 28, 2011, 04:41 PM // 16:41

There is an awful lot of updates to go through considering its been +4 years since I really played.

cataphract · Jul 28, 2011, 05:06 PM // 17:06

Pick a toon, press K, read all skill descriptions. Make a build with skills you find synergize good, press L, do some quests. Jump to the Great Temple of Balthazar, take a Zaishen Mission quest, join PUGs in Hard Mode.

Playing is the only way you'll familiarize yourself with skills and builds. Nothing we write here will give a sense of gameplay and mechanics.

iToasterHD · Jul 28, 2011, 05:31 PM // 17:31

What does that make? The 100th post regarding the exact same question? Do they win a prize or something?

BoondockSaint · Jul 28, 2011, 05:36 PM // 17:36

I guess it depends on what you would like to achieve. Many people in PvE are filling up their HOM.

Someone already posted the wiki link but here are the 2 that will be most helpful for you.
http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Main_Page

Also get into a helpful guild and learn from you guild mates!

http://www.gwpvx.com/PvX_wiki

Mireles · Jul 28, 2011, 05:52 PM // 17:52

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Originally Posted by Scottpd

There is an awful lot of updates to go through considering its been +4 years since I really played.

well were not going to do the work for you and spoon feed you.... your just going to have to read or dive into the game.... people post these "returning to gw" on a daily basis with the same questions. People generally tired of telling every one of em the same thing

gremlin · Jul 28, 2011, 05:55 PM // 17:55

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Originally Posted by iToasterHD

What does that make? The 100th post regarding the exact same question? Do they win a prize or something?

There is a prize ?

Ok then I played GW for 3 minutes some 14 years ago and have just decided to come back can anyone let me know every change that has been made.
I need to fill my hom so I can look a real badass player in GW2

No disrespect to the op but we have had a lot of posts about the same thing and considering the number of changes made its nearly impossible to reply.

If you have been away more than a year consider it a brand new game and learn from scratch, and good luck.
Filling the hom to 30 points isn't that hard 50 is another matter.

Farming is still viable but as an old time faming player you might find the usual farms less profitable.
Check out Zaishen missions also what materials are required for Consumables oh yeah look up consumables as well should be a decent profit to be made there.
Main trading centers are still there and Embark beach is the latest one, its an easy access point to the whole game but its too new to have taken over from Kamadan and the others.

wilebill · Jul 28, 2011, 06:18 PM // 18:18

Well, my suggestion would be to take your Warrior, Ranger, or Monk over to Nightfall. Finish Nightfall and get all the heroes there and all the skills you can. Get the heroes up to par, and then head to Eye of the North.

EoTN can be a bit on the tough side if you do not have good heroes and some game play experience. You can now have 7 heroes in your party so take advantage of that. Although, in the beginning the hench may do a better job for you until you have good skills for your heroes.

http://www.guildwiki.org/Main_Page is your friend. Reread the beginner's basics. Look up what you do not know like Nightfall how to get there. Google will help a lot too.

http://www.gwpvx.com/Main_Page has tons of info on builds for both your main character and your heroes.

Be patient and persistent. GW is now a vast game comparable to WoW in complexity. Get rolling and stay at it. Good luck and have fun!

Mireles · Jul 28, 2011, 06:25 PM // 18:25

gotta admit thou.... Gw2 HoM rewards probably the best thing that happened to the gw1 player population

FallenAngel_ · Jul 28, 2011, 07:51 PM // 19:51

Just use PvX if you feel really lazy to find a build for general PvE I guess
If you get stuck ask people or again, consult the wiki.

Some changes are:
WiK, HotN, WoC
Mesmer Changes, Dervish Changes
Dhuum
PvE skills
Dungeons
blah blah blah

Spiritz · Jul 28, 2011, 11:18 PM // 23:18

Tbh someone should make a sticky with links to wiki for all changes and players could use that rather than the usual posts.
its bad enough when a guildie whos been on vacation for 3 weeks comes bk after a major update - bit like woc and trying to explain to them whats changed etc is damn hard.

Quaker · Jul 29, 2011, 02:30 PM // 14:30

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Originally Posted by Scottpd

???what builds, out of what playable toons I have available, are alright to take me through Eye of the North?

Any viable build, there's nothing all that special about EotN. Just be sure to check the skill descriptions in any old builds as many skills have changed.

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Also, is farming still viable?

Of course. Even if I assume that you mean "solo" farming (farming is not defined as a solo action), the answer is still yes.

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Basically, anything you can help with would be spot on, and any advice you want to give would be great.

Pretend it's a new game you've never played before. Then ask questions as you go along.

Kamatsu · Jul 29, 2011, 09:48 PM // 21:48

Seriously - there's a lot of changes, too many to mention.. and we're not here to feed you 4 years worth of changes. If you want to know whats changed.. read the changes, read the wiki's, go read GWPVX for current builds, etc. also read the stickies and read other threads as well.

Game Updates
Ofiicial Wiki
Unofficial Wki
PvX Wiki

Thread Closed.

Jul 28, 2011, 02:31 PM // 14:31	#1
Scottpd Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Feb 2006 Profession: W/Mo	Returning to GW...help! Alright folks, I used to play Guild Wars when it first came out, and quite a bit, I got the expansions and played them, but slowly by drive to play disappeared and after a while I gave it up altogether. Now since I stopped playing, I have logged in every now and again and checked on the accounts, opened up my gift boxes for the mini pets and some friends raided my accounts of materials, equipment and cash, so I got a few bits and pieces still over but not a massive amount. In fact now I think about it, the last time I really played, the 55hp monk was just becoming popular. The characters I have are a Warrior/monk, Monk/necromancer, Ranger/monk Paragon/monk and maybe one or two others but these are all leveled to 20. Anyway, so I just ordered the Eye of the North from Amazon, and am going to invest some time in it this coming weekend, and I am just wondering what builds are popular???what builds, out of what playable toons I have available, are alright to take me through Eye of the North? Also, is farming still viable? I remember that they started introducing a point where the beasts started running away from you, and that sort of killed a lot of builds. I noticed the farming section here, so I???ll have a gander at that, but any tips from the community? Basically, anything you can help with would be spot on, and any advice you want to give would be great. After not playing a game for a few years you miss out on a lot, but I plan on getting involved a bit and putting some time in this weekend especially. Basically....whats new? Thanks guys. P.S. last time I logged in to guildwarsguru was 2006! That's how long it has been since I really played it.

Jul 29, 2011, 09:48 PM // 21:48	#14
Kamatsu Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Location: Australia	Seriously - there's a lot of changes, too many to mention.. and we're not here to feed you 4 years worth of changes. If you want to know whats changed.. read the changes, read the wiki's, go read GWPVX for current builds, etc. also read the stickies and read other threads as well. Game Updates Ofiicial Wiki Unofficial Wki PvX Wiki Thread Closed. __________________ Have a moderation related issue or just want to chat? Send me a PM

Jul 28, 2011, 04:08 PM // 16:08	#2
Mireles Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jun 2009 Profession: W/Me	http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Game_updates

Jul 28, 2011, 04:41 PM // 16:41	#3
Scottpd Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Feb 2006 Profession: W/Mo	There is an awful lot of updates to go through considering its been +4 years since I really played.

Jul 28, 2011, 05:06 PM // 17:06	#4
cataphract Forge Runner Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ashford Abbey Guild: Hey Mallyx [icU] Profession: Mo/Me	Pick a toon, press K, read all skill descriptions. Make a build with skills you find synergize good, press L, do some quests. Jump to the Great Temple of Balthazar, take a Zaishen Mission quest, join PUGs in Hard Mode. Playing is the only way you'll familiarize yourself with skills and builds. Nothing we write here will give a sense of gameplay and mechanics.

Jul 28, 2011, 05:31 PM // 17:31	#5
iToasterHD Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Dec 2007 Guild: We Need Therapy [NOW] Profession: Rt/	What does that make? The 100th post regarding the exact same question? Do they win a prize or something?

Jul 28, 2011, 05:36 PM // 17:36	#6
BoondockSaint Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Mar 2006 Profession: R/Me	I guess it depends on what you would like to achieve. Many people in PvE are filling up their HOM. Someone already posted the wiki link but here are the 2 that will be most helpful for you. http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Main_Page Also get into a helpful guild and learn from you guild mates! http://www.gwpvx.com/PvX_wiki

Jul 28, 2011, 06:18 PM // 18:18	#9
wilebill Desert Nomad Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Mt Vernon, Ohio Guild: Band of the Hawk Profession: W/Mo	Well, my suggestion would be to take your Warrior, Ranger, or Monk over to Nightfall. Finish Nightfall and get all the heroes there and all the skills you can. Get the heroes up to par, and then head to Eye of the North. EoTN can be a bit on the tough side if you do not have good heroes and some game play experience. You can now have 7 heroes in your party so take advantage of that. Although, in the beginning the hench may do a better job for you until you have good skills for your heroes. http://www.guildwiki.org/Main_Page is your friend. Reread the beginner's basics. Look up what you do not know like Nightfall how to get there. Google will help a lot too. http://www.gwpvx.com/Main_Page has tons of info on builds for both your main character and your heroes. Be patient and persistent. GW is now a vast game comparable to WoW in complexity. Get rolling and stay at it. Good luck and have fun!

Jul 28, 2011, 06:25 PM // 18:25	#10
Mireles Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jun 2009 Profession: W/Me	gotta admit thou.... Gw2 HoM rewards probably the best thing that happened to the gw1 player population

Jul 28, 2011, 07:51 PM // 19:51	#11
FallenAngel_ Academy Page Join Date: May 2010 Location: Canada Profession: A/	Just use PvX if you feel really lazy to find a build for general PvE I guess If you get stuck ask people or again, consult the wiki. Some changes are: WiK, HotN, WoC Mesmer Changes, Dervish Changes Dhuum PvE skills Dungeons blah blah blah

Jul 28, 2011, 11:18 PM // 23:18	#12
Spiritz Forge Runner Join Date: Apr 2007 Guild: DMFC	Tbh someone should make a sticky with links to wiki for all changes and players could use that rather than the usual posts. its bad enough when a guildie whos been on vacation for 3 weeks comes bk after a major update - bit like woc and trying to explain to them whats changed etc is damn hard.