Okay! I Did It! I Don't Regret It! - Guild Wars Forums

DamianC · May 21, 2010, 07:15 PM // 19:15

Okay so for awhile I was having a crisis on which MMORPG to play and even though GW wasn't exactly what I was looking for, I must say that buying the PvP Access Kit was the best choice ever. I honestly don't like the PvE portion of the game to be honest. I don't know why but it just feels too much like a single player game to me and like the world is just not as immersive and I could be wrong and if you have anything to say about me missing out on the PvE ascept please tell me.

Anyways, I love GW! I find myself playing the PvP portion finally getting the hang of things now and the statement of being called a retarded noob on Random Arenas have lessened (LOL!). Yes I have done the first "practice" arena (the simplest one) and even open the elite version of that one too. So yeah, I'm thankful for my previous posts here and you guys' help. Is there any advice or anything you would want to add for me as a noob? Any input, comments, suggestions, or anythig is greatly appreciated.

*Darcy* · May 21, 2010, 07:54 PM // 19:54

Glad to hear you are enjoying PvP. Don't be shy about asking in the waiting areas about builds. You'll get some grief from the immature idiots, but also help from the better players. You can check guru's Gladiator's Arena section for info. If you find you are having problems with a certain build, post it and ask for help there. DO NOT ask for a build.

MagmaRed · May 21, 2010, 08:08 PM // 20:08

Find a guild. PvE is not single player, but many people play it that way. If you find a guild that does PvP and PvE both, you can easily get people to play with. But even if you stick to PvP, get a guild. Having people who won't call you an idiot instantly will help when you struggle with things (builds, weapon sets, armor, target priority, etc.). And even better, for things like HA and GvG where you get to form a team (as opposed to RA) you can be sure to have people to not only play with, but to work out build strategies. And unless you get guest invites, being in a guild is the only way to access GvG.

DamianC · May 21, 2010, 08:10 PM // 20:10

Thanks Darcy! Yeah I know better than that. I know better because it's like asking someone to give you something they worked hard for. I also know that some builds don't work in my playstyle and I've some to notice and I also admit i tried finding other builds and got my ass whooped easily because its not my playstyle, I will def. ask around and stuff anything to make me a better player. Thanks for the response

Benderama · May 21, 2010, 09:22 PM // 21:22

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like the world is just not as immersive

You're really missing out. it's almsot because GW has so many instanced areas that the PvE storytelling is so effective. you can delve into the story, or into deeper lore and the myths of the world by exploring and completing the quests. although PvE can become stale it is a lot of fun before the farming comes into play.
And basically if you can make it in PvP you can probably survive the dodgey players that hang around tyria ;D just don't let any insults get to you, some people are just downright weird

Warvic · May 21, 2010, 10:26 PM // 22:26

I also prefer pvp over pve. But U shud give it an try

Anyways. Like others alrdy said. For GvG an guild is required. In HA people ask ranked players (show title) so also handy to find an guild for that. But untill that, I suggest u do RA and AB or the CM (Jade quarry and Fort aspenwood). This is more casual and will teach u the basics. And many people (including me) prefer RA over HA or GVG because u can just "click enter" at any time without having to find an group.

Just an couple of things. Most people play this game for 4+ years. So people will QQ when u run bad builds or do bad things. (go out of monk range, spam frenzy, use healing skills on an warrior, no ressurection signet in RA as non healer, starting timer in HA etc.) The list is pretty big! So yeh, just enjoy the game

pm me if u need any help or info.

Nerel · May 22, 2010, 12:23 AM // 00:23

I like GW PvE exactly because it can be a solo experience when you're not in the mood for keeping company with random idiots... that being said, it can be fun to play with a group of like minded peoples so maybe you should look at finding an active PvE guild if you want to get the most out of Guild Wars PvE side...

Of course, if you're more into PvP you really need a PvP based guild to do anything more than RA/AB/JQ/FA...

Either way, have fun and remember being in a guild is a large part of playing GUILD wars.

Michelle23 · May 22, 2010, 11:16 AM // 11:16

It's very nice to hear...

Yol · May 22, 2010, 11:20 AM // 11:20

Remember to pick up the zaishen combat quests in GToB for extra goodies.

DamianC · May 24, 2010, 02:15 PM // 14:15

Thanks guys! You've all been very helpful. Please feel free to message me in-game. My character name is Xedium Lightbane. I'm usually hanging out in RA lol but I've found GToB very fun too!

May 21, 2010, 07:15 PM // 19:15	#1
DamianC Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: May 2010 Profession: N/W	Okay! I Did It! I Don't Regret It! Okay so for awhile I was having a crisis on which MMORPG to play and even though GW wasn't exactly what I was looking for, I must say that buying the PvP Access Kit was the best choice ever. I honestly don't like the PvE portion of the game to be honest. I don't know why but it just feels too much like a single player game to me and like the world is just not as immersive and I could be wrong and if you have anything to say about me missing out on the PvE ascept please tell me. Anyways, I love GW! I find myself playing the PvP portion finally getting the hang of things now and the statement of being called a retarded noob on Random Arenas have lessened (LOL!). Yes I have done the first "practice" arena (the simplest one) and even open the elite version of that one too. So yeah, I'm thankful for my previous posts here and you guys' help. Is there any advice or anything you would want to add for me as a noob? Any input, comments, suggestions, or anythig is greatly appreciated.

May 21, 2010, 07:54 PM // 19:54	#2
Darcy Never Too Old Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rhode Island where there are no GW contests Guild: Order of First Profession: W/R	Glad to hear you are enjoying PvP. Don't be shy about asking in the waiting areas about builds. You'll get some grief from the immature idiots, but also help from the better players. You can check guru's Gladiator's Arena section for info. If you find you are having problems with a certain build, post it and ask for help there. DO NOT ask for a build. __________________ That's me, the old stick-in-the-mud non-fun moderator. (and non-understanding, also)

May 22, 2010, 11:16 AM // 11:16	#8
Michelle23 Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Aug 2008	Hi.... It's very nice to hear...

May 21, 2010, 08:08 PM // 20:08	#3
MagmaRed Furnace Stoker Join Date: Mar 2007 Guild: Our Crabs Know True [LOVE] Profession: R/	Find a guild. PvE is not single player, but many people play it that way. If you find a guild that does PvP and PvE both, you can easily get people to play with. But even if you stick to PvP, get a guild. Having people who won't call you an idiot instantly will help when you struggle with things (builds, weapon sets, armor, target priority, etc.). And even better, for things like HA and GvG where you get to form a team (as opposed to RA) you can be sure to have people to not only play with, but to work out build strategies. And unless you get guest invites, being in a guild is the only way to access GvG.

May 21, 2010, 08:10 PM // 20:10	#4
DamianC Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: May 2010 Profession: N/W	Thanks Darcy! Yeah I know better than that. I know better because it's like asking someone to give you something they worked hard for. I also know that some builds don't work in my playstyle and I've some to notice and I also admit i tried finding other builds and got my ass whooped easily because its not my playstyle, I will def. ask around and stuff anything to make me a better player. Thanks for the response

May 21, 2010, 10:26 PM // 22:26	#6
Warvic Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Netherlands Profession: A/W	I also prefer pvp over pve. But U shud give it an try Anyways. Like others alrdy said. For GvG an guild is required. In HA people ask ranked players (show title) so also handy to find an guild for that. But untill that, I suggest u do RA and AB or the CM (Jade quarry and Fort aspenwood). This is more casual and will teach u the basics. And many people (including me) prefer RA over HA or GVG because u can just "click enter" at any time without having to find an group. Just an couple of things. Most people play this game for 4+ years. So people will QQ when u run bad builds or do bad things. (go out of monk range, spam frenzy, use healing skills on an warrior, no ressurection signet in RA as non healer, starting timer in HA etc.) The list is pretty big! So yeh, just enjoy the game pm me if u need any help or info.

May 22, 2010, 12:23 AM // 00:23	#7
Nerel Jungle Guide Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Australia, what you want my home address? Guild: [CAT] Profession: Mo/	I like GW PvE exactly because it can be a solo experience when you're not in the mood for keeping company with random idiots... that being said, it can be fun to play with a group of like minded peoples so maybe you should look at finding an active PvE guild if you want to get the most out of Guild Wars PvE side... Of course, if you're more into PvP you really need a PvP based guild to do anything more than RA/AB/JQ/FA... Either way, have fun and remember being in a guild is a large part of playing GUILD wars.

May 22, 2010, 11:20 AM // 11:20	#9
Yol Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Feb 2007 Guild: GameAmp Guides [AMP] Profession: E/	Remember to pick up the zaishen combat quests in GToB for extra goodies.

May 24, 2010, 02:15 PM // 14:15	#10
DamianC Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: May 2010 Profession: N/W	Thanks guys! You've all been very helpful. Please feel free to message me in-game. My character name is Xedium Lightbane. I'm usually hanging out in RA lol but I've found GToB very fun too!