Is it worth coming back? - Guild Wars Forums

devilnuker · Mar 28, 2011, 01:32 AM // 01:32

Hey guys, I recently was watching TV and I saw a add about GW2. It made me think about all of the good memories of GuildWars. Ive played GuildWars since the beta all the way to up about a year ago when I stopped due to school, so recently I thought about coming back so I checked my email and noticed an email from ncsoft telling me how my account has been compromised. I had around 30 maxes titles and over 8000ecto worth of items. (Idk if that's alot anymore). But anyways, I just thought I should ask the community what there is to do in the game now? Is it worth coming back starting from scratch? Is it even fun anymore?

Thanks in advance.

**Marty Silverblade** · Mar 28, 2011, 01:40 AM // 01:40

There are three main reasons to come back.

1) Dervish update. The entire profession was overhauled and are now unique and definitely useful. If you like the idea of a Dervish then it's a great time to make one.
2) 7 hero update. The hero limit has been increased from 3 to 7, so you can make lots of fun hero groups. Look through the Heroes and AI forum for inspiration if you like.
3) The Hall of Monuments. If you're interested in GW2 (or even if you're not) then filling you HoM is a fun thing to work on. Look here: http://hom.guildwars2.com/en/#page=welcome

Also, yes, 8k ectos is still a lot of money, and certainly enough to buy everything you need for the HoM.

Fun is relative. I'm enjoying playing though the elite missions with my hero team.

You might be able to get your account back by contacting support. If you got hacked some of your stuff might be gone or you might have had some characters deleted, but it's still much much better than starting from scratch. Remember it doesn't cost you anything to come back for a bit and see if you still like it. If you don't, all you've lost is a few hours.

EDIT: There was also a big Mesmer update; I don't know if you were around for that or not.

*Darcy* · Mar 28, 2011, 01:46 AM // 01:46

NCSoft does not email you to say your account is compromised. Do not respond to that email. The only communication you might receive is to say that a password request was made. If you think your account has been stolen, contact [email protected] and put STOLEN ACCOUNT in the email. They can tell you the status of your account after you verify that you are the owner.

Sir Baddock · Mar 28, 2011, 02:45 AM // 02:45

Max your Hall of Monuments and then forget about Guild Wars, come back for some updates and you won't be missing anything. PvE is a joke, Speed Clears + 7 Heros, PvP is a joke (GvG is somewhat dead on the American Side, HA is the same 40 people every day). Add to that the Code=015 problems that have been popping up in the last few days and I think Guild Wars is in it's last year of somewhat reasonable population.

Seems like I summed up the situation nicely. The only reason I'm posting here is because the Guild Wars servers booted me out and are now not allowing me to re-connect to my super serious Fort Aspenwood.

Rites · Mar 28, 2011, 03:02 AM // 03:02

the so-called email you got was a phishing scam, ignore it

the game is still interesting, and there are still quite a few things to do

as posted above there have been many updates

now they even give more incentive to vanquish through zaishen vanquish quests

Snorph · Mar 28, 2011, 05:06 AM // 05:06

I'd come back, as Marty says, 3 reasons.

7 Hereos
HOM
Dervish update

I am enjoying it, and loving it.

beerelf · Mar 28, 2011, 05:26 AM // 05:26

Did you enjoy playing GW before?
If the answer to the above question is YES, then yes it is worth returning.
If the answer to the above question is NO, then no it is not worth returning.

Kojima · Mar 28, 2011, 05:47 AM // 05:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snorph

I'd come back, as Marty says, 3 reasons.

7 Hereos
HOM
Dervish update

I am enjoying it, and loving it.

Yes. That will be the only three reasons I will come back. Especially the 7 heroes and the dervish for me cos I really hate hugging walls and farming to max out my titles for HOM.

SpyderArachnid · Mar 28, 2011, 06:41 AM // 06:41

It's all personal preference. Don't listen to "the game is dead" or "the game is great". They are all personal opinions of those players.

The good thing about Guild Wars, is that you can log in whenever you feel like it. There is no monthly fee, so it won't cost you anything to come back and check it out. As well, read up on the main site and the wiki. It has a long list of all the new updates since you have been gone.

See if any of it interests you, and then check the game out again if you are interested enough.

Mar 28, 2011, 01:32 AM // 01:32	#1
devilnuker Academy Page Join Date: Mar 2009 Guild: None Profession: W/A	Is it worth coming back? Hey guys, I recently was watching TV and I saw a add about GW2. It made me think about all of the good memories of GuildWars. Ive played GuildWars since the beta all the way to up about a year ago when I stopped due to school, so recently I thought about coming back so I checked my email and noticed an email from ncsoft telling me how my account has been compromised. I had around 30 maxes titles and over 8000ecto worth of items. (Idk if that's alot anymore). But anyways, I just thought I should ask the community what there is to do in the game now? Is it worth coming back starting from scratch? Is it even fun anymore? Thanks in advance.

Mar 28, 2011, 01:40 AM // 01:40	#2
Marty Silverblade Administrator Join Date: Jun 2006	There are three main reasons to come back. 1) Dervish update. The entire profession was overhauled and are now unique and definitely useful. If you like the idea of a Dervish then it's a great time to make one. 2) 7 hero update. The hero limit has been increased from 3 to 7, so you can make lots of fun hero groups. Look through the Heroes and AI forum for inspiration if you like. 3) The Hall of Monuments. If you're interested in GW2 (or even if you're not) then filling you HoM is a fun thing to work on. Look here: http://hom.guildwars2.com/en/#page=welcome Also, yes, 8k ectos is still a lot of money, and certainly enough to buy everything you need for the HoM. Fun is relative. I'm enjoying playing though the elite missions with my hero team. You might be able to get your account back by contacting support. If you got hacked some of your stuff might be gone or you might have had some characters deleted, but it's still much much better than starting from scratch. Remember it doesn't cost you anything to come back for a bit and see if you still like it. If you don't, all you've lost is a few hours. EDIT: There was also a big Mesmer update; I don't know if you were around for that or not. __________________

Mar 28, 2011, 01:46 AM // 01:46	#3
Darcy Never Too Old Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rhode Island where there are no GW contests Guild: Order of First Profession: W/R	NCSoft does not email you to say your account is compromised. Do not respond to that email. The only communication you might receive is to say that a password request was made. If you think your account has been stolen, contact [email protected] and put STOLEN ACCOUNT in the email. They can tell you the status of your account after you verify that you are the owner.

Mar 28, 2011, 02:45 AM // 02:45	#4
Sir Baddock Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Canada Guild: Endemic Warfare Profession: W/	Max your Hall of Monuments and then forget about Guild Wars, come back for some updates and you won't be missing anything. PvE is a joke, Speed Clears + 7 Heros, PvP is a joke (GvG is somewhat dead on the American Side, HA is the same 40 people every day). Add to that the Code=015 problems that have been popping up in the last few days and I think Guild Wars is in it's last year of somewhat reasonable population. Seems like I summed up the situation nicely. The only reason I'm posting here is because the Guild Wars servers booted me out and are now not allowing me to re-connect to my super serious Fort Aspenwood.

Mar 28, 2011, 03:02 AM // 03:02	#5
Rites Krytan Explorer Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Deep in the belly of Texas Profession: R/	the so-called email you got was a phishing scam, ignore it the game is still interesting, and there are still quite a few things to do as posted above there have been many updates now they even give more incentive to vanquish through zaishen vanquish quests

Mar 28, 2011, 05:06 AM // 05:06	#6
Snorph Krytan Explorer Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Riverside,Ca Guild: Kings Of Heaven And Earth Profession: E/Me	I'd come back, as Marty says, 3 reasons. 7 Hereos HOM Dervish update I am enjoying it, and loving it.

Mar 28, 2011, 05:26 AM // 05:26	#7
beerelf Academy Page Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: UK Profession: N/	Did you enjoy playing GW before? If the answer to the above question is YES, then yes it is worth returning. If the answer to the above question is NO, then no it is not worth returning.

Mar 28, 2011, 06:41 AM // 06:41	#9
SpyderArachnid Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: United States Guild: Lords Of Noh [LoN] Profession: Me/	It's all personal preference. Don't listen to "the game is dead" or "the game is great". They are all personal opinions of those players. The good thing about Guild Wars, is that you can log in whenever you feel like it. There is no monthly fee, so it won't cost you anything to come back and check it out. As well, read up on the main site and the wiki. It has a long list of all the new updates since you have been gone. See if any of it interests you, and then check the game out again if you are interested enough.