Playing for PvE purposes? - Guild Wars Forums

Ironfungus · Jan 31, 2010, 09:07 PM // 21:07

I remember having a blast in this game in the early days of its release. I did a lot of PvP, but now the game has changed way too much to the point where I'm not sure I want to put that much effort into relearning how to fight every class combination. It's just a bit overwhelming.

But what about playing for PvE purposes? What kinds of things can I hope to enjoy? I have only played through Prophecies and Factions so I don't know what lies beyond those.

Eragon Zarroc · Jan 31, 2010, 09:27 PM // 21:27

enjoyable storylines, HM, and titles ;-) a little farming as well

Saph · Jan 31, 2010, 09:28 PM // 21:28

To add along to what Eragon said, pve also offers nice weapon skins and rare drops.

Warvic · Jan 31, 2010, 09:36 PM // 21:36

PvE gives weapon skins etc.
pvp gives humiliating an other player behind his pc

I don't think it's to late to do pvp. But It depends on what you want to do. If you want to do GVG/HA, I would say no.

The Josip · Jan 31, 2010, 09:49 PM // 21:49

You can always enjoy casual PvP in Fort Aspenwood. You don't need to learn much to play there, which doesn't mean you don't need to know anything. If you play as luxon you adapt to the attacking style (AoE+disenchantmen+minions+healturtle), and if you play as Kurzick you adapt to defense (heals+protection+tanks+trapping).

Ironfungus · Jan 31, 2010, 09:53 PM // 21:53

I just don't really know anyone in-game. All my friends stopped playing a long time ago, and now I only really PvP if I'm with people. Solo PvP doesn't seem to have that flair anymore.

Windf0rce · Jan 31, 2010, 09:56 PM // 21:56

PvE is great fun and full of people. Lots of stuff to have, to do, and nice way to make friends.

Unlike PvP, that is dead, the remaining people are terrible to deal with, bots, etc, etc.

Cuilan · Jan 31, 2010, 09:59 PM // 21:59

I've always been a single player type of person. Playing with others in a story or challenge is like that, but has more interaction, communication, and randomness.

Ironfungus · Jan 31, 2010, 10:05 PM // 22:05

Well, I'm replaying Prophecies at the moment on an old account of mine (one I've had active since before release). Really thinking of grabbing the trilogy soon after.

Are there social Guilds that do PvE related things (I've always viewed this as a PvP-oriented game so I'm a bit fuzzy on the PvE content)?

RedDog91 · Jan 31, 2010, 10:58 PM // 22:58

There are plenty of guilds that focus on PvE.
And even if you are in a mainly PvP guild, they all do PvE at some point. For instance, elite dungeons are a good guild / alliance activity to do together.

Lord Dagon · Jan 31, 2010, 11:15 PM // 23:15

yes there are a tons of guilds that do pve stuff.

i know for example my allince (KISS, one of the biggest or The biggest guilds/alliances in the game) is always doing FoWSC and farming and things like. there are tons of ppl, both kurzick and luxon allainces, and we do crap preety much all the time.

Ironfungus · Feb 01, 2010, 12:00 AM // 00:00

Sounds great guys, thanks! Just one more question while the thread is still useful:

I was reading up on the stylist on the Guild Wars main site.

1) The Temple of Balthazaar. Can I get there easily?
2) Does it cost anything?

Chasing Squirrels · Feb 01, 2010, 12:50 AM // 00:50

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Originally Posted by Ironfungus

Sounds great guys, thanks! Just one more question while the thread is still useful:

I was reading up on the stylist on the Guild Wars main site.

1) The Temple of Balthazaar. Can I get there easily?
2) Does it cost anything?

open your map click the boat and travel to temple of balthazar

Ironfungus · Feb 01, 2010, 12:59 AM // 00:59

Awesome, thanks much.

Jan 31, 2010, 09:07 PM // 21:07	#1
Ironfungus Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Jan 2010	Playing for PvE purposes? I remember having a blast in this game in the early days of its release. I did a lot of PvP, but now the game has changed way too much to the point where I'm not sure I want to put that much effort into relearning how to fight every class combination. It's just a bit overwhelming. But what about playing for PvE purposes? What kinds of things can I hope to enjoy? I have only played through Prophecies and Factions so I don't know what lies beyond those.

Jan 31, 2010, 09:27 PM // 21:27	#2
Eragon Zarroc Atra estern?? ono thelduin Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Madness Incarnate Guild: [Duo] Profession: W/P	enjoyable storylines, HM, and titles ;-) a little farming as well

Jan 31, 2010, 09:28 PM // 21:28	#3
Saph Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Feb 2009 Profession: R/	To add along to what Eragon said, pve also offers nice weapon skins and rare drops.

Jan 31, 2010, 09:36 PM // 21:36	#4
Warvic Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Netherlands Profession: A/W	PvE gives weapon skins etc. pvp gives humiliating an other player behind his pc I don't think it's to late to do pvp. But It depends on what you want to do. If you want to do GVG/HA, I would say no.

Jan 31, 2010, 09:49 PM // 21:49	#5
The Josip Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Aug 2009 Profession: Me/	You can always enjoy casual PvP in Fort Aspenwood. You don't need to learn much to play there, which doesn't mean you don't need to know anything. If you play as luxon you adapt to the attacking style (AoE+disenchantmen+minions+healturtle), and if you play as Kurzick you adapt to defense (heals+protection+tanks+trapping).

Jan 31, 2010, 09:53 PM // 21:53	#6
Ironfungus Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Jan 2010	I just don't really know anyone in-game. All my friends stopped playing a long time ago, and now I only really PvP if I'm with people. Solo PvP doesn't seem to have that flair anymore.

Jan 31, 2010, 09:56 PM // 21:56	#7
Windf0rce Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jan 2007	PvE is great fun and full of people. Lots of stuff to have, to do, and nice way to make friends. Unlike PvP, that is dead, the remaining people are terrible to deal with, bots, etc, etc.

Jan 31, 2010, 09:59 PM // 21:59	#8
Cuilan Forge Runner Join Date: Mar 2008 Profession: Me/	I've always been a single player type of person. Playing with others in a story or challenge is like that, but has more interaction, communication, and randomness.

Jan 31, 2010, 10:05 PM // 22:05	#9
Ironfungus Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Jan 2010	Well, I'm replaying Prophecies at the moment on an old account of mine (one I've had active since before release). Really thinking of grabbing the trilogy soon after. Are there social Guilds that do PvE related things (I've always viewed this as a PvP-oriented game so I'm a bit fuzzy on the PvE content)?

Jan 31, 2010, 10:58 PM // 22:58	#10
RedDog91 Desert Nomad Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Farming for Nick gifts Profession: R/	There are plenty of guilds that focus on PvE. And even if you are in a mainly PvP guild, they all do PvE at some point. For instance, elite dungeons are a good guild / alliance activity to do together.

Jan 31, 2010, 11:15 PM // 23:15	#11
Lord Dagon Desert Nomad Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Inside the Oblivion Gate Guild: The Imperial Guards of Istan[TIGE] Profession: E/Me	yes there are a tons of guilds that do pve stuff. i know for example my allince (KISS, one of the biggest or The biggest guilds/alliances in the game) is always doing FoWSC and farming and things like. there are tons of ppl, both kurzick and luxon allainces, and we do crap preety much all the time.

Feb 01, 2010, 12:00 AM // 00:00	#12
Ironfungus Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Jan 2010	Sounds great guys, thanks! Just one more question while the thread is still useful: I was reading up on the stylist on the Guild Wars main site. 1) The Temple of Balthazaar. Can I get there easily? 2) Does it cost anything?

Feb 01, 2010, 12:59 AM // 00:59	#14
Ironfungus Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Jan 2010	Awesome, thanks much.