Returning Player, GW:EN Worth Buying? - Guild Wars Forums

Hotdawg179 · Apr 29, 2010, 05:02 AM // 05:02

I just started playing GW again and although I've been enjoying it I feel like there's absolutely no PvE content for me to do. I want to buy Eye of the North (The one campaign I do not already own), but I don't want to be the only person playing it. If I don't have people to do the missions with, then I don't want to buy it.

So basically I'm simply asking: Do people still play through the missions in Eye of the North? Or would I be one of a few?

nomak · Apr 29, 2010, 05:12 AM // 05:12

it's definitely worth it and haha you wont be the only person playing it.

Most of the people are playing EotN these days.
Good storyline, more heroes, dungeons and most importantly Hall of Monuments.

"The Hall of Monuments is an explorable area in the Eye of the North expansion and will be incorporated in Guild Wars 2 to help tie the games together and reward dedicated Guild Wars players in Guild Wars 2."
http://guildwars.wikia.com/wiki/Hall_of_Monuments

Neith · Apr 29, 2010, 05:13 AM // 05:13

yes it's worth it

Aeronwen · Apr 29, 2010, 06:10 AM // 06:10

EotN is more challenging than the other campaigns. It also gives access to more heroes and more skills.

I find it still quite busy there, you can generally pick up enough people to make a team for the dungeons.

Covah · Apr 29, 2010, 06:15 AM // 06:15

If you want to make money or do any elite areas/ dungeons then you'll need the game.

colosusjokers · Apr 29, 2010, 10:26 AM // 10:26

It's very worth it.

bsoltan · Apr 29, 2010, 11:45 AM // 11:45

Be aware though that depending on your location and time of play it may still be unlikely that you will get a full party to do a quest or mission.
The addition of heroes and the game (GW not EotN) being five years old means that most people don't need to group in towns, specially if they have joined a Guild/Alliance with a decent population.
Having said that it is probably the busiest campaign as it has the most post-Level 20 content so people tend to gravitate towards it. There is also several farming opportunities which draw the crowds to outposts.
If you're not American try the American district as they're generally more populated than anywhere else.

Robin Hood Uk · Apr 29, 2010, 12:59 PM // 12:59

Yeah, its worth it without a doubt.

You may not get a full 8/8 team for primary missions, but you should find 4 or so other people no problem, also people tend to be more likely to help you out in EOTN as it is level 20-orientated, and as such is mostly better for loot.

Also if you want to farm, you will need it for the PvE only skills, they're key in most farming builds nowaday.
The elite content is fairly easy to find groups for, usually people looking for speed farms for the very expensive weapons only available in dungeons, such as Voltaic spears or Silverwing bows.

**cosyfiep** · Apr 29, 2010, 02:33 PM // 14:33

as was said as the last thing that came out, many people are playing eye more than factions, prophecies or nightfall...so you will have no problems finding others in most eye cities.

majoho · Apr 29, 2010, 05:27 PM // 17:27

Just for the record.... there are no missions as such in GWEN.

Personally I have to say it's my least favorite addition to the GW series, but then again it doesn't count as a campaign.

EDIT: but you should still get it, I can't think of a reason not to

Skyy High · Apr 29, 2010, 06:27 PM // 18:27

GW:EN provides the best PvE missions and dungeons in the game, IMO.

Fedetic · Apr 29, 2010, 07:23 PM // 19:23

Yea, it's definitely worth it.

U get: more heroes, dungeons, great PvE, and additional PvE skills

majoho · Apr 29, 2010, 07:25 PM // 19:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skyy High

GW:EN provides the best PvE missions and dungeons in the game, IMO.

What missions?

Apr 29, 2010, 05:02 AM // 05:02	#1
Hotdawg179 Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: May 2006 Guild: NOOB Profession: W/E	Returning Player, GW:EN Worth Buying? I just started playing GW again and although I've been enjoying it I feel like there's absolutely no PvE content for me to do. I want to buy Eye of the North (The one campaign I do not already own), but I don't want to be the only person playing it. If I don't have people to do the missions with, then I don't want to buy it. So basically I'm simply asking: Do people still play through the missions in Eye of the North? Or would I be one of a few?

Apr 29, 2010, 05:12 AM // 05:12	#2
nomak Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Beacon's Perch Profession: D/	it's definitely worth it and haha you wont be the only person playing it. Most of the people are playing EotN these days. Good storyline, more heroes, dungeons and most importantly Hall of Monuments. "The Hall of Monuments is an explorable area in the Eye of the North expansion and will be incorporated in Guild Wars 2 to help tie the games together and reward dedicated Guild Wars players in Guild Wars 2." http://guildwars.wikia.com/wiki/Hall_of_Monuments Last edited by nomak; Apr 29, 2010 at 05:15 AM // 05:15..

Apr 29, 2010, 02:33 PM // 14:33	#9
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/	as was said as the last thing that came out, many people are playing eye more than factions, prophecies or nightfall...so you will have no problems finding others in most eye cities. __________________ where is the 'all you can eat' cookie bar?

Apr 29, 2010, 05:27 PM // 17:27	#10
majoho Forge Runner Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Denmark	Just for the record.... there are no missions as such in GWEN. Personally I have to say it's my least favorite addition to the GW series, but then again it doesn't count as a campaign. EDIT: but you should still get it, I can't think of a reason not to Last edited by majoho; Apr 29, 2010 at 05:31 PM // 17:31..

Apr 29, 2010, 05:13 AM // 05:13	#3
Neith Krytan Explorer Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Texas Guild: One in Guild Wars Profession: R/	yes it's worth it

Apr 29, 2010, 06:10 AM // 06:10	#4
Aeronwen not so much fell as..... Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: UK Guild: bone Profession: R/	EotN is more challenging than the other campaigns. It also gives access to more heroes and more skills. I find it still quite busy there, you can generally pick up enough people to make a team for the dungeons.

Apr 29, 2010, 06:15 AM // 06:15	#5
Covah Forge Runner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Guild: Catching Jellyfish With [소N트T ] Profession: Me/Rt	If you want to make money or do any elite areas/ dungeons then you'll need the game.

Apr 29, 2010, 10:26 AM // 10:26	#6
colosusjokers Academy Page Join Date: Feb 2010 Guild: Greedy Monkeys Profession: Me/	It's very worth it.

Apr 29, 2010, 11:45 AM // 11:45	#7
bsoltan Site Contributor Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: UK Guild: [SoF]	Be aware though that depending on your location and time of play it may still be unlikely that you will get a full party to do a quest or mission. The addition of heroes and the game (GW not EotN) being five years old means that most people don't need to group in towns, specially if they have joined a Guild/Alliance with a decent population. Having said that it is probably the busiest campaign as it has the most post-Level 20 content so people tend to gravitate towards it. There is also several farming opportunities which draw the crowds to outposts. If you're not American try the American district as they're generally more populated than anywhere else.

Apr 29, 2010, 12:59 PM // 12:59	#8
Robin Hood Uk Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: May 2006 Location: England Guild: Masterminds Unite [MU] Profession: R/W	Yeah, its worth it without a doubt. You may not get a full 8/8 team for primary missions, but you should find 4 or so other people no problem, also people tend to be more likely to help you out in EOTN as it is level 20-orientated, and as such is mostly better for loot. Also if you want to farm, you will need it for the PvE only skills, they're key in most farming builds nowaday. The elite content is fairly easy to find groups for, usually people looking for speed farms for the very expensive weapons only available in dungeons, such as Voltaic spears or Silverwing bows.

Apr 29, 2010, 06:27 PM // 18:27	#11
Skyy High Furnace Stoker Join Date: May 2006 Profession: R/	GW:EN provides the best PvE missions and dungeons in the game, IMO.

Apr 29, 2010, 07:23 PM // 19:23	#12
Fedetic Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: The Netherlands Guild: FoE Profession: R/	Yea, it's definitely worth it. U get: more heroes, dungeons, great PvE, and additional PvE skills