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Lazitek · May 10, 2010, 03:14 AM // 03:14

Hi everybody. My name is Jesse, but i will be known as Lazitek. Right now im just the worlds biggest noob and i want to play Guild Wars. I hear its awesome and the graphics look awesome. I saw someone playing it yesterday at an internet cafe and I liked it. I used to play WoW so im not a nub to MMO's so yea. But i do want to switch over to GW.

I dont really know anything but i wanna know everything =P
Is there anyone that i can talk to on msn or something that can explain things and answer a bunch of questions i have ? (: maybe even if i could ge a ventrillo with someone because i like the personal interaction.

Anyways hope i dont come off as some creep, but add my msn : ____________________

I just wanna learn and join GW (=
Cheers.

Neo Nugget · May 10, 2010, 03:17 AM // 03:17

Do you have anything specific you'd like to know? I know you're curious, but it would help if we had more direct questions to answer.

Welcome to guru.

Lazitek · May 10, 2010, 03:21 AM // 03:21

Hehe yea i hear you. I just wanna know liek everything.

Like is it anything liek wow ?
Grinding or questing ?
What class to be ?
Do i have to buy all teh expansions in a row ? Or can i skip some ?
Whats the story line ?
Do i wanna join a guild right away ?
We combine 2 classes ? Thats awesome.
Is this worth buying ?
Is the community friendly or is it all "omg nub go away" ?
PvP or PvE ?

So much more XD
btw , why not post my email ? there be spammers and whatnot lurking ?

**cosyfiep** · May 10, 2010, 03:22 AM // 03:22

you can get a trial copy and try things out for yourself first.
There are also wikis for just about any information you might want to know. If you have specific question (as neo said) you can ask them here, though I would suggest looking thru the FAQ section first since many of your questions might be there already.

and welcome to guildwars!

Lazitek · May 10, 2010, 03:25 AM // 03:25

Thanks cosy, i have been going through the main GW site and looking at all teh things they have to say. It only makes me want to jump in even more. So i am going to buy a CD pack tomorrow, i believe it comes with The original GW , Factions as well as Nightfall.

Neo Nugget · May 10, 2010, 03:27 AM // 03:27

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Originally Posted by Lazitek

btw , why not post my email ? there be spammers and whatnot lurking ?

If it's your log in email, it's never a good idea to publicly post it. You don't want somebody to try and get into your account, so it's just a precaution.

*Darcy* · May 10, 2010, 03:28 AM // 03:28

Here is a link to the trial, good for 10 hours or 14 days.
http://www.guildwars.com/freetrial/

Do not use your normal email address as your account name. Create a new one that you use just for the account, and give your normal one as contact email. This helps prevent hacking.

The trial will show you the basic game. If you like it, you can purchase all three campaigns in a package called Trilogy for $40. Just shop around on the internet for good deals on individual campaigns if you don't want all three now.

Hope you enjoy it. If you use the trial then buy a campaign, you just use the Add A Key on your login page to upgrade your account from trial to the full game.

Lazitek · May 10, 2010, 03:30 AM // 03:30

Okay so do you midn explaining that a bit more detailed. Yes im buying the Trilogy tomorrow. So do you have to play them in order ? do they each contain new content ?

Neo Nugget · May 10, 2010, 03:36 AM // 03:36

Each campaign in the trilogy is separate, so you don't have to play them in order.

Factions and Nightfall built upon the foundation of the original game, Prophecies. They introduced new professions, new skills, armor and titles. Factions introduced the PvP game type "Alliance Battle", while Nightfall introduced "Heroes", which are NPC's that you can customize and bring along when you are playing the PvE content.

Lazitek · May 10, 2010, 03:40 AM // 03:40

Okay so that sounds really good =]
Right now im reading a sysnopsis on all teh classes and kinda trying to get a general idea about what I want to play. So do i download all off the campaigns and that will give me access to the classes, then start with the original games : Prophecies ?

intec · May 10, 2010, 04:12 AM // 04:12

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Originally Posted by Lazitek

Okay so do you midn explaining that a bit more detailed. Yes im buying the Trilogy tomorrow. So do you have to play them in order ? do they each contain new content ?

if your going for the trilogy i highly recommend buying the Eye of The North expansion as well

more skills, heroes, and nick nacks!

Lazitek · May 10, 2010, 04:16 AM // 04:16

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Originally Posted by intec

if your going for the trilogy i highly recommend buying the Eye of The North expansion as well

more skills, heroes, and nick nacks!

So your saying if i get those expansions, and install them. I can use teh items , weapons, armors and classes on teh previous games ?

intec · May 10, 2010, 04:24 AM // 04:24

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Originally Posted by Lazitek

So your saying if i get those expansions, and install them. I can use teh items , weapons, armors and classes on teh previous games ?

yes, the thing is that even if you have a character in prophecies, that character can travel to factions and nightfall and vice versa.

Aeons · May 10, 2010, 04:27 AM // 04:27

Well if you have the trilogy, you have all 10 plyable professions you can use and all armors that come with it at some point. There are 6 core professions; the Warrior, Ranger, monk, Mesmer, Elementalist and Necromancer. You can make those 6 character types in any of those 3 campaigns, core professions. Factions and Nightfall both have their 2 exclusive playable professions. Which were you thinking of making?

Lazitek · May 10, 2010, 04:36 AM // 04:36

I dunno , i was a Archer in WoW. I liek them but then again maybe its time for something new. I was leaning toward a Necro, Ranger, Mesmer, Assassin kinda tpye. Any suggestions for a beggining class combo ?

Aeons · May 10, 2010, 04:39 AM // 04:39

Not mesmer yet definitely, that's a hard profession to play. I'd recommend a ranger or necromancer, as they're both core professions as well and easy to understand/play. Assassins are also good, but I think those 2 professions you should get used to the style of gameplay on first.

Edit: Well mesmers are really fun once you get used to the game a bit, people find them more of a PvP professions and I'd agree on that. So for now I'd still recommend a Ranger or Necromancer.

Lazitek · May 10, 2010, 04:41 AM // 04:41

Okay groovy, well i think im going to go buy the Trilogy tomorrow and start off with a Necro. Do you midn if i add you on msn or something so that we coudl talk a bit more, i have tons more to ask and you seem like your very smart about all this =P

Aeons · May 10, 2010, 04:44 AM // 04:44

Been playing for 5 years lol. I don't think I actually have an MSN...odd now that I think about it, you could just add me on forums here and/or my character in game later if you do get it.

Character name is Parasitic Gene Flow.

RevenantGrail · May 10, 2010, 05:00 AM // 05:00

@Lazitek btw if you do finally decide to buy the trilogy welcome to GW. btw i read on your first post that you saw someone play it in a cafe? would you mind telling me where are you from even a general location would do. because if your from the philippines i'm sure i can help you find someone to play the game on its basics.

Olle · May 10, 2010, 05:51 AM // 05:51

You can msg me IG>@ Oscar The Lord, if you got more questions

May 10, 2010, 03:14 AM // 03:14	#1
Lazitek Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: May 2010	Extremely new. Hi everybody. My name is Jesse, but i will be known as Lazitek. Right now im just the worlds biggest noob and i want to play Guild Wars. I hear its awesome and the graphics look awesome. I saw someone playing it yesterday at an internet cafe and I liked it. I used to play WoW so im not a nub to MMO's so yea. But i do want to switch over to GW. I dont really know anything but i wanna know everything =P Is there anyone that i can talk to on msn or something that can explain things and answer a bunch of questions i have ? (: maybe even if i could ge a ventrillo with someone because i like the personal interaction. Anyways hope i dont come off as some creep, but add my msn : ____________________ I just wanna learn and join GW (= Cheers. Last edited by Neo Nugget; May 10, 2010 at 03:16 AM // 03:16.. Reason: It's best not to post your email.

May 10, 2010, 03:17 AM // 03:17	#2
Neo Nugget Site Contributor Join Date: Jan 2006 Profession: R/	Do you have anything specific you'd like to know? I know you're curious, but it would help if we had more direct questions to answer. Welcome to guru. __________________ "Even if the morrow is barren of promises, nothing shall forestall my return."

May 10, 2010, 03:22 AM // 03:22	#4
cosyfiep are we there yet? Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: in a land far far away Guild: guild? I am supposed to have a guild? Profession: Rt/	you can get a trial copy and try things out for yourself first. There are also wikis for just about any information you might want to know. If you have specific question (as neo said) you can ask them here, though I would suggest looking thru the FAQ section first since many of your questions might be there already. and welcome to guildwars! __________________ where is the 'all you can eat' cookie bar?

May 10, 2010, 03:28 AM // 03:28	#7
Darcy Never Too Old Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rhode Island where there are no GW contests Guild: Order of First Profession: W/R	Here is a link to the trial, good for 10 hours or 14 days. http://www.guildwars.com/freetrial/ Do not use your normal email address as your account name. Create a new one that you use just for the account, and give your normal one as contact email. This helps prevent hacking. The trial will show you the basic game. If you like it, you can purchase all three campaigns in a package called Trilogy for $40. Just shop around on the internet for good deals on individual campaigns if you don't want all three now. Hope you enjoy it. If you use the trial then buy a campaign, you just use the Add A Key on your login page to upgrade your account from trial to the full game. __________________ That's me, the old stick-in-the-mud non-fun moderator. (and non-understanding, also)

May 10, 2010, 03:36 AM // 03:36	#9
Neo Nugget Site Contributor Join Date: Jan 2006 Profession: R/	Each campaign in the trilogy is separate, so you don't have to play them in order. Factions and Nightfall built upon the foundation of the original game, Prophecies. They introduced new professions, new skills, armor and titles. Factions introduced the PvP game type "Alliance Battle", while Nightfall introduced "Heroes", which are NPC's that you can customize and bring along when you are playing the PvE content. __________________ "Even if the morrow is barren of promises, nothing shall forestall my return."

May 10, 2010, 03:21 AM // 03:21	#3
Lazitek Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: May 2010	Hehe yea i hear you. I just wanna know liek everything. Like is it anything liek wow ? Grinding or questing ? What class to be ? Do i have to buy all teh expansions in a row ? Or can i skip some ? Whats the story line ? Do i wanna join a guild right away ? We combine 2 classes ? Thats awesome. Is this worth buying ? Is the community friendly or is it all "omg nub go away" ? PvP or PvE ? So much more XD btw , why not post my email ? there be spammers and whatnot lurking ?

May 10, 2010, 03:25 AM // 03:25	#5
Lazitek Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: May 2010	Thanks cosy, i have been going through the main GW site and looking at all teh things they have to say. It only makes me want to jump in even more. So i am going to buy a CD pack tomorrow, i believe it comes with The original GW , Factions as well as Nightfall.

May 10, 2010, 03:30 AM // 03:30	#8
Lazitek Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: May 2010	Okay so do you midn explaining that a bit more detailed. Yes im buying the Trilogy tomorrow. So do you have to play them in order ? do they each contain new content ?

May 10, 2010, 03:40 AM // 03:40	#10
Lazitek Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: May 2010	Okay so that sounds really good =] Right now im reading a sysnopsis on all teh classes and kinda trying to get a general idea about what I want to play. So do i download all off the campaigns and that will give me access to the classes, then start with the original games : Prophecies ?

May 10, 2010, 04:27 AM // 04:27	#14
Aeons Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Georgia Profession: R/	Well if you have the trilogy, you have all 10 plyable professions you can use and all armors that come with it at some point. There are 6 core professions; the Warrior, Ranger, monk, Mesmer, Elementalist and Necromancer. You can make those 6 character types in any of those 3 campaigns, core professions. Factions and Nightfall both have their 2 exclusive playable professions. Which were you thinking of making?

May 10, 2010, 04:36 AM // 04:36	#15
Lazitek Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: May 2010	I dunno , i was a Archer in WoW. I liek them but then again maybe its time for something new. I was leaning toward a Necro, Ranger, Mesmer, Assassin kinda tpye. Any suggestions for a beggining class combo ?

May 10, 2010, 04:39 AM // 04:39	#16
Aeons Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Georgia Profession: R/	Not mesmer yet definitely, that's a hard profession to play. I'd recommend a ranger or necromancer, as they're both core professions as well and easy to understand/play. Assassins are also good, but I think those 2 professions you should get used to the style of gameplay on first. Edit: Well mesmers are really fun once you get used to the game a bit, people find them more of a PvP professions and I'd agree on that. So for now I'd still recommend a Ranger or Necromancer. Last edited by Aeons; May 10, 2010 at 04:43 AM // 04:43..

May 10, 2010, 04:41 AM // 04:41	#17
Lazitek Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: May 2010	Okay groovy, well i think im going to go buy the Trilogy tomorrow and start off with a Necro. Do you midn if i add you on msn or something so that we coudl talk a bit more, i have tons more to ask and you seem like your very smart about all this =P

May 10, 2010, 04:44 AM // 04:44	#18
Aeons Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Georgia Profession: R/	Been playing for 5 years lol. I don't think I actually have an MSN...odd now that I think about it, you could just add me on forums here and/or my character in game later if you do get it. Character name is Parasitic Gene Flow.

May 10, 2010, 05:00 AM // 05:00	#19
RevenantGrail Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Mar 2008 Guild: Legions of the White Aguila Profession: R/N	@Lazitek btw if you do finally decide to buy the trilogy welcome to GW. btw i read on your first post that you saw someone play it in a cafe? would you mind telling me where are you from even a general location would do. because if your from the philippines i'm sure i can help you find someone to play the game on its basics.

May 10, 2010, 05:51 AM // 05:51	#20
Olle Furnace Stoker Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ign: Miniature Julia Guild: Teh Academy[PhD] Profession: W/	You can msg me IG>@ Oscar The Lord, if you got more questions