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Neith · May 20, 2011, 11:56 PM // 23:56

Buy slots to make one of each class and play them all. I have one of each plus a few pvp slots and I play all of them, some more then others but I do play them

NickBruiser · May 21, 2011, 12:59 AM // 00:59

Hey I think someone was trying to rip me off. They took me to the pvp Island and wanted me to get them keys, so I googled it and every account is given 50 points once. I also read it is a nice way to jump start money on an account but he was trying to rip me off I believe.

I'm searching now to try and see what rewards are available, is it only pvp orientated items? Should I sell the keys to get a head start on cash?

**Marty Silverblade** · May 21, 2011, 01:10 AM // 01:10

Whatever you do, don't listen to random people that try to get you to sell them your keys. Zaishen keys are worth 6.5k-7k each (last time I checked). Go to the Great Temple of Balthazar (which is probably where you were) and see how much people are buying and selling for. Alternatively, you can use them on the Zaishen Chest, but you're basically guaranteed to make a massive loss (which is not recommended, obviously). People want them because they contribute to a PvP title for the Hall of Monuments, but for a new player that's getting a bit ahead of yourself.

Obtain the keys as described here:
*Talk to Tolkano to register your account.
*Talk to High Priest Zhang for 50 Tournament Reward Points.
*Talk to Tolkano again to swap them for keys.

NickBruiser · May 21, 2011, 01:13 AM // 01:13

Thank you. I think I will attempt to sell them to start me off. Is it easy to transfer money between characters?

Do I need said pvp title for 30/50 hom for item unlocks in GW2?

**Marty Silverblade** · May 21, 2011, 01:17 AM // 01:17

*Money transfers are simple. You just need to put it into a Xunlai Chest (referred to as 'storage'). You'll find them in every outpost with the exception of the early part of Prophecies. Storage is shared between all your characters, so you just need to put something in on one character, switch characters, and take it out.

*No. Look here to see how the HoM points work: http://hom.guildwars2.com/en/#page=welcome
The PvP title is only worth 3 points, so if you don't want 50/50 you can skip it.

NickBruiser · May 21, 2011, 01:42 AM // 01:42

Thanks Marty!

Kojima · May 21, 2011, 03:42 AM // 03:42

Yes. Careful of people out there. Due to the upcoming GW2 we are having more new comers coming in to try out the original GW now. Do not agree on anything until you have done some research on them. Guru and wiki is your best friend for the time being.

Enjoy the game and do not hesitate to ask here!

ambergris · May 21, 2011, 02:30 PM // 14:30

Nothing I can add to the advice aready given so I will only say, welcome Nick, to the game and to one of the finest game forums on the internet.

These people rock, especially the Q&A folk. Enjoy your stay.

Need help in game, look me up.

Ingame name - Milla Nylandria

Quaker · May 21, 2011, 03:10 PM // 15:10

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Originally Posted by NickBruiser

My question is, should I take all the talk about the professions with a grain of salt?

A grain of salt would be to little.

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Do I need to unlock everything with one character?

No.

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Any tips? Continue prophecies with mesmer or go somewhere else?

Play wherever and whatever floats yer boat. While there are certain classes that have more "solo" builds, and some that are more desirable for certain gimicky builds, in the normal course of PvE play, all classes are viable.

NickBruiser · May 22, 2011, 03:37 AM // 03:37

Ended up trying nightfall last night and went elementalist to try it out some more since it was what I wanted to play before growing bored of spamming flare in the trial. Hooked and loving it. Playing Earth magic with enfeebling blood from necro, was going into it thinking I could just be an odd ball and go tanky with earth and steal life but when I unlocked enfeebling blood I switched over to using that with my earth magic.

Just hit level 10 and got MOX, might bench him, he started at lvl 20 and is just beasting his way through everything while I watch.

Crom The Pale · May 22, 2011, 12:01 PM // 12:01

You should bench Mox while you level up your other heros. Once you hit the mainland you can add him in to help out.

If you have Eye of the North you will find that all the heroes there join you at level 20. Keep in mind that no hero comes with runes or insignias so any time something drops take a hard look at it before you just merch it.

NickBruiser · May 23, 2011, 07:22 PM // 19:22

If I want Ether Renewal and I am in nightfall, what is the best way to go about getting it? Looking at the wiki it seems I have to go to prophecies and do all the missions till I get to a point that makes me fight certain bosses. Did I understand this correctly or is there an easier way?

davehall · May 23, 2011, 08:41 PM // 20:41

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Originally Posted by NickBruiser

If I want Ether Renewal and I am in nightfall, what is the best way to go about getting it? Looking at the wiki it seems I have to go to prophecies and do all the missions till I get to a point that makes me fight certain bosses. Did I understand this correctly or is there an easier way?

If Ether Renewal is already unlocked (skill was already capped by another character on your account) you can use an Elite skill tome to transfer it to your character.

The Online Store offers a PvP Access Kit with 20 Elite skills but it doesn't list which Elite skills those are offered. (May be someone here can confirm that Ether Renewal is one of the skills offered.) But once a skill is unlocked on your account it is available (via skill tomes or skill trainers that have them) to all characters on your account.

But getting to the Crystal Desert from Nightfall isn't that hard, assuming you take short cuts. Get your NF character to Lion's Arch (ferry or normal way) then either get a run or fight your way to Sanctum Cay then do that mission. Once in the Crystal Desert, fight/run your way to any one of the desert missions. If you're in a hurry, Elona Reach or Thirsty River may be the quickest way to cap Ether Renewal. In Elona Reach you can press ctrl and scan the mission area for the boss. In Thirsty River the boss will be in the second team you need to defeat.

Crom The Pale · May 24, 2011, 01:22 AM // 01:22

You can also use Balthazar points to unlock skills on the island of Balthazar. Then use an elite tome to learn the skill. Unlocking skills this way only frees them up for PvP use and for your Heros.

May 21, 2011, 01:10 AM // 01:10	#23
Marty Silverblade Administrator Join Date: Jun 2006	Whatever you do, don't listen to random people that try to get you to sell them your keys. Zaishen keys are worth 6.5k-7k each (last time I checked). Go to the Great Temple of Balthazar (which is probably where you were) and see how much people are buying and selling for. Alternatively, you can use them on the Zaishen Chest, but you're basically guaranteed to make a massive loss (which is not recommended, obviously). People want them because they contribute to a PvP title for the Hall of Monuments, but for a new player that's getting a bit ahead of yourself. Obtain the keys as described here: Talk to Tolkano to register your account. Talk to High Priest Zhang for 50 Tournament Reward Points. *Talk to Tolkano again to swap them for keys. __________________

May 21, 2011, 01:17 AM // 01:17	#25
Marty Silverblade Administrator Join Date: Jun 2006	Money transfers are simple. You just need to put it into a Xunlai Chest (referred to as 'storage'). You'll find them in every outpost with the exception of the early part of Prophecies. Storage is shared between all your characters, so you just need to put something in on one character, switch characters, and take it out. No. Look here to see how the HoM points work: http://hom.guildwars2.com/en/#page=welcome The PvP title is only worth 3 points, so if you don't want 50/50 you can skip it. __________________

May 21, 2011, 02:30 PM // 14:30	#28
ambergris Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: CT. USA Guild: Here Comes Trouble [HUGS]	Nothing I can add to the advice aready given so I will only say, welcome Nick, to the game and to one of the finest game forums on the internet. These people rock, especially the Q&A folk. Enjoy your stay. Need help in game, look me up. Ingame name - Milla Nylandria Last edited by ambergris; May 21, 2011 at 02:33 PM // 14:33..

May 20, 2011, 11:56 PM // 23:56	#21
Neith Krytan Explorer Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Texas Guild: One in Guild Wars Profession: R/	Buy slots to make one of each class and play them all. I have one of each plus a few pvp slots and I play all of them, some more then others but I do play them

May 21, 2011, 12:59 AM // 00:59	#22
NickBruiser Ascalonian Squire Join Date: May 2011	Hey I think someone was trying to rip me off. They took me to the pvp Island and wanted me to get them keys, so I googled it and every account is given 50 points once. I also read it is a nice way to jump start money on an account but he was trying to rip me off I believe. I'm searching now to try and see what rewards are available, is it only pvp orientated items? Should I sell the keys to get a head start on cash?

May 21, 2011, 01:13 AM // 01:13	#24
NickBruiser Ascalonian Squire Join Date: May 2011	Thank you. I think I will attempt to sell them to start me off. Is it easy to transfer money between characters? Do I need said pvp title for 30/50 hom for item unlocks in GW2?

May 21, 2011, 01:42 AM // 01:42	#26
NickBruiser Ascalonian Squire Join Date: May 2011	Thanks Marty!

May 21, 2011, 03:42 AM // 03:42	#27
Kojima Krytan Explorer Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Home Guild: En Caligne Veritas [DARK] Profession: R/Rt	Yes. Careful of people out there. Due to the upcoming GW2 we are having more new comers coming in to try out the original GW now. Do not agree on anything until you have done some research on them. Guru and wiki is your best friend for the time being. Enjoy the game and do not hesitate to ask here!

May 22, 2011, 03:37 AM // 03:37	#30
NickBruiser Ascalonian Squire Join Date: May 2011	Ended up trying nightfall last night and went elementalist to try it out some more since it was what I wanted to play before growing bored of spamming flare in the trial. Hooked and loving it. Playing Earth magic with enfeebling blood from necro, was going into it thinking I could just be an odd ball and go tanky with earth and steal life but when I unlocked enfeebling blood I switched over to using that with my earth magic. Just hit level 10 and got MOX, might bench him, he started at lvl 20 and is just beasting his way through everything while I watch.

May 22, 2011, 12:01 PM // 12:01	#31
Crom The Pale Furnace Stoker Join Date: Nov 2006 Guild: Ageis Ascending Profession: W/	You should bench Mox while you level up your other heros. Once you hit the mainland you can add him in to help out. If you have Eye of the North you will find that all the heroes there join you at level 20. Keep in mind that no hero comes with runes or insignias so any time something drops take a hard look at it before you just merch it.

May 23, 2011, 07:22 PM // 19:22	#32
NickBruiser Ascalonian Squire Join Date: May 2011	If I want Ether Renewal and I am in nightfall, what is the best way to go about getting it? Looking at the wiki it seems I have to go to prophecies and do all the missions till I get to a point that makes me fight certain bosses. Did I understand this correctly or is there an easier way?

May 24, 2011, 01:22 AM // 01:22	#34
Crom The Pale Furnace Stoker Join Date: Nov 2006 Guild: Ageis Ascending Profession: W/	You can also use Balthazar points to unlock skills on the island of Balthazar. Then use an elite tome to learn the skill. Unlocking skills this way only frees them up for PvP use and for your Heros.