Old player returning - Guild Wars Forums

Elrad · Oct 03, 2010, 05:08 PM // 17:08

Hi all,

I used to play the game when it first come out, i got to 20 and got far in the content. Then i left to play WoW and done that for 5 - 6 years and well.... no im back.
i have the first game and i have just bought and the other ones and there on there way.

But to get back into it im going to started again, i have a few questions tho.

is the best armor in the first game from "Droknar's Forge" ?? (crafted)
Or is there somewere better to get it?

Are the weopons still random drops in the world? do you get better ones from the (dont know what you call them) Dungons?

And last one for now can you still give good weopons that my main has piucked up and give them to an alt to use?

Thanks for any help Sean

Gabriel of Ravn · Oct 03, 2010, 05:17 PM // 17:17

The best armor in terms of armor rating and price in Prophecies is in Droknars Forge but you can also get max rated armor from collectors/NPCs if you give them what they want.
Yes weapons are still random drops everywhere. There are nice skinned weapons that drop in dungeons but there is no best/better weapons other than just some looking nicer than others.
Unless the weapon is customized any of your characters can use the weapon.

Elrad · Oct 03, 2010, 05:34 PM // 17:34

Thanks Gabriel for the very fast reply.

The info you give me is very helpful for getting back in the game.

I have another question can you buy weopon enchants?

Thanks Sean

Shadow Sin · Oct 03, 2010, 06:15 PM // 18:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elrad

Thanks Gabriel for the very fast reply.

The info you give me is very helpful for getting back in the game.

I have another question can you buy weopon enchants?

Thanks Sean

Yes, however, they come as weapon modifiers. These can be bought from other players, or found by identifying weapons and then salvaging them with an Expert Salvage kit.

As in, you can dismantle the weapons to get the mod (with a chance of the item breaking, or 0% chance of the item breaking with the use of the Perfect Salvage Kit)

jensyea · Oct 03, 2010, 07:10 PM // 19:10

In adition to what Shadow Sin said, which was all completely true, you might want to check out the guildwiki articles about getting started and about weapon modification. People tend to scam people who don't know when a mod is max making you pay too much (5k can be alot when your new to the game) for a mod otherwise worthless. I won't link to guildwiki because I know guru and guildwiki are both officially connected to anet or however you call that but I'm not sure wether they co operate with each other too. Google is your best friend!

wilebill · Oct 03, 2010, 07:18 PM // 19:18

If you are getting the other games as well, remember to link them to your original account.

Elrad · Oct 03, 2010, 07:52 PM // 19:52

Thanks for all the help guys, Thanks for helping an old player come back,

I did read that you link the new games to you account with a key you get with the game.

Star_Jewel · Oct 04, 2010, 12:06 AM // 00:06

Droknar's Forge (and Marhan's Grotto for prestige) is where you can craft max armor in Prophecies, yes. And while you can get max rated armor from collectors in Prophecies, those won't accept insignias, so they're not technically the best armor you can get. It's often easier and faster to craft max armor in Factions (Kaineng City, where foreigners first arrive, and natives don't have to wait long to get to) or Nightfall (a "ferry" to Consulate Docks can be purchased cheaply from other players as soon as you reach Kamadan, which natives and foreigners have almost immediate access to). Sometimes campaign hopping for what you need is the sensible choice.

As for weapons, that's where I really favor collectors. It's possible to get good weapon drops from monsters, but in Prophecies and Factions the mods may not be desirable. Nightfall and EotN drops can have inscriptions added, but then you have to hunt for/purchase them, and some can be quite rare and pricey. Meanwhile, a Google search for "Guild Wars"+"<profession> collector weapons" will bring up both the official and unofficial wiki lists of all the different types of weapons you can get from collectors. It's often the cheapest and easiest way to go.

Welcome back to Tyria.

Skyy High · Oct 04, 2010, 02:19 AM // 02:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by jensyea

In adition to what Shadow Sin said, which was all completely true, you might want to check out the guildwiki articles about getting started and about weapon modification. People tend to scam people who don't know when a mod is max making you pay too much (5k can be alot when your new to the game) for a mod otherwise worthless. I won't link to guildwiki because I know guru and guildwiki are both officially connected to anet or however you call that but I'm not sure wether they co operate with each other too. Google is your best friend!

You absolutely can link to the wiki on this site. Also, neither this site nor the wiki are really "official"; this site is completely privately run, and the wiki isn't really official either, it's all player-created articles.

To the OP:
Wiki
Guide to PvE
Armor crafters
Weapon types

*Darcy* · Oct 04, 2010, 02:25 AM // 02:25

And for guidelines on pricing for mods, minipets, etc
http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/l...t10001136.html
Prices don't change that often so the prices should still be good.

Oct 03, 2010, 05:08 PM // 17:08	#1
Elrad Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Oct 2010	Old player returning Hi all, I used to play the game when it first come out, i got to 20 and got far in the content. Then i left to play WoW and done that for 5 - 6 years and well.... no im back. i have the first game and i have just bought and the other ones and there on there way. But to get back into it im going to started again, i have a few questions tho. is the best armor in the first game from "Droknar's Forge" ?? (crafted) Or is there somewere better to get it? Are the weopons still random drops in the world? do you get better ones from the (dont know what you call them) Dungons? And last one for now can you still give good weopons that my main has piucked up and give them to an alt to use? Thanks for any help Sean

Oct 03, 2010, 05:34 PM // 17:34	#3
Elrad Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Oct 2010	Thanks Gabriel for the very fast reply. The info you give me is very helpful for getting back in the game. I have another question can you buy weopon enchants? Thanks Sean Last edited by Elrad; Oct 03, 2010 at 05:41 PM // 17:41..

Oct 04, 2010, 02:25 AM // 02:25	#10
Darcy Never Too Old Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rhode Island where there are no GW contests Guild: Order of First Profession: W/R	And for guidelines on pricing for mods, minipets, etc http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/l...t10001136.html Prices don't change that often so the prices should still be good. __________________ That's me, the old stick-in-the-mud non-fun moderator. (and non-understanding, also)

Oct 03, 2010, 05:17 PM // 17:17	#2
Gabriel of Ravn Desert Nomad Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Virginia Guild: None, retired to GW2. Profession: W/A	The best armor in terms of armor rating and price in Prophecies is in Droknars Forge but you can also get max rated armor from collectors/NPCs if you give them what they want. Yes weapons are still random drops everywhere. There are nice skinned weapons that drop in dungeons but there is no best/better weapons other than just some looking nicer than others. Unless the weapon is customized any of your characters can use the weapon.

Oct 03, 2010, 07:10 PM // 19:10	#5
jensyea Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: The Underworld Profession: Mo/	In adition to what Shadow Sin said, which was all completely true, you might want to check out the guildwiki articles about getting started and about weapon modification. People tend to scam people who don't know when a mod is max making you pay too much (5k can be alot when your new to the game) for a mod otherwise worthless. I won't link to guildwiki because I know guru and guildwiki are both officially connected to anet or however you call that but I'm not sure wether they co operate with each other too. Google is your best friend!

Oct 03, 2010, 07:18 PM // 19:18	#6
wilebill Desert Nomad Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Mt Vernon, Ohio Guild: Band of the Hawk Profession: W/Mo	If you are getting the other games as well, remember to link them to your original account.

Oct 03, 2010, 07:52 PM // 19:52	#7
Elrad Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Oct 2010	Thanks for all the help guys, Thanks for helping an old player come back, I did read that you link the new games to you account with a key you get with the game.

Oct 04, 2010, 12:06 AM // 00:06	#8
Star_Jewel Jungle Guide Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Denizen of Tyria since Feb. 2009	Droknar's Forge (and Marhan's Grotto for prestige) is where you can craft max armor in Prophecies, yes. And while you can get max rated armor from collectors in Prophecies, those won't accept insignias, so they're not technically the best armor you can get. It's often easier and faster to craft max armor in Factions (Kaineng City, where foreigners first arrive, and natives don't have to wait long to get to) or Nightfall (a "ferry" to Consulate Docks can be purchased cheaply from other players as soon as you reach Kamadan, which natives and foreigners have almost immediate access to). Sometimes campaign hopping for what you need is the sensible choice. As for weapons, that's where I really favor collectors. It's possible to get good weapon drops from monsters, but in Prophecies and Factions the mods may not be desirable. Nightfall and EotN drops can have inscriptions added, but then you have to hunt for/purchase them, and some can be quite rare and pricey. Meanwhile, a Google search for "Guild Wars"+"<profession> collector weapons" will bring up both the official and unofficial wiki lists of all the different types of weapons you can get from collectors. It's often the cheapest and easiest way to go. Welcome back to Tyria.