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ChaosPhoenix7 · Dec 29, 2009, 03:13 AM // 03:13

Hi. I downloaded the free trial for this game yesterday. I loved it so much, that tomorrow I'll be purchasing the Trilogy (Which comes with Eye of the North for free) online. I have been reading the wiki trying to understand this game (past pre-searing). I have no idea what anything means. At all. I am asking for a person to help me out, create a new character and play along side me, teaching and mentoring. I will be creating said character Thursday morning. I will decide Wednesday night who'll be my master, who I will apprentice (if anyone even responds that is). Thank you.

TL;DR If ^ that is too long, then leave.

]HM[ Sabre Wolf · Dec 29, 2009, 03:31 AM // 03:31

I get 3-4 new peeps a week following me on YouTube. If you have anyway questions, pop some off to me over there. Glad to answer them. Can't play much due to my work sech, but I can atleast pop on there and answer some of them for ya.

www.youtube.com/SabreWolf18

thematrix114 · Dec 29, 2009, 04:01 AM // 04:01

I'm not really a veteran of this site but I can show you the ropes of the game. I've beaten all campaigns and know the various abbrevations you'll need to know to get through the game. I can also help you get started with pvp if you want. Also if your interested in a guild mine would love to have you. We're small but fun and the alliance is nice and helpful.

ChaosPhoenix7 · Dec 29, 2009, 04:02 AM // 04:02

Just wondering, how could I bait someone in this position? What am I going to say "Give me all your ??ber-powerful weapons to kill some Lv. 1 monsters"?

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Originally Posted by thematrix114

I'm not really a veteran of this site but I can show you the ropes of the game. I've beaten all campaigns and know the various abbrevations you'll need to know to get through the game. I can also help you get started with pvp if you want. Also if your interested in a guild mine would love to have you. We're small but fun and the alliance is nice and helpful.

What's the name of this guild? I'd love to join!

animal fighter · Dec 29, 2009, 04:32 AM // 04:32

its okay chaosbird7 lots of new ppl come and find helpful guilds and learn to love to play

i myself find a guild called msam and we fight animals and other things mostly

its easy to fit into guild wars for new players ! i did and look at me!

anyways best of luck to u and if u want to kill animals or bosses with me my char is called

animal fighter x

add me, good lucjk

OoO Rift OoO · Dec 29, 2009, 06:29 AM // 06:29

Ok

First off, go here: www.pvx.wikia.com and try to unlock every build

then you wont be a noob

]HM[ Sabre Wolf · Dec 29, 2009, 06:32 AM // 06:32

No worries there Chaos, there are plunty of guilds out there that are willing to take in new player like yourself, and also set them their very first toon up so you can play with the rest of the group. Just go hunting, you already have 2-3 offers in this thread.

Operative 14 · Dec 29, 2009, 06:53 AM // 06:53

Welcome to Guild Wars!

If you need any help message me in game, you can PM me on these forums if you want my IGN. I may not be online all the time, but when I'm online I'd love to help if I can.

Moonstalker · Dec 29, 2009, 07:17 AM // 07:17

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Originally Posted by OoO Rift OoO

Ok

First off, go here: www.pvx.wikia.com and try to unlock every build

then you wont be a noob

I can only hope this guy is joking...
Ignore the site for now, it will only ruin the fun parts of the game. I'd say more but I'm using an on-screen keyboard.

Patrisha MacFarlane · Dec 29, 2009, 09:08 AM // 09:08

If you need equipment, let me know. My yearly Wintersday Giveaway is going on now, and new players like yourself are the very reason I've been doing it for five seasons "D

Olle · Dec 29, 2009, 09:12 AM // 09:12

Mentoring in guildwars? thats something new for me ^^
id be happy to teach u the good parts about GW! ive wanted to make a new character for a long time, But havent found someone to do it with :-P
we also have a funfun guild with big allience :]
need anymoar info, just pm me on guru

!

*Darcy* · Dec 29, 2009, 01:18 PM // 13:18

If you intend to start off in Prophecies, then presearing.com is a good resource for the beginner area.

Shorty Got Spellz · Dec 29, 2009, 02:10 PM // 14:10

Welcome to Guildwars! =] I will help you if you need tips or advice on how to do stuff, if you want I can run you to outposts depending on which campaign you are in. I suppose my biggest piece of advice to you is DONT GIVE UP, things may seem hard when you dont have the skills and nobody is there to help you in a moment of need but you will have so much fun when you get to the point where you can do anything and you know the game inside and out.

My ign is shorty got spellz if you wanna hit me up for tips and stuff =]

Another Felldspar · Dec 29, 2009, 02:53 PM // 14:53

I'll be honest with you, you're going about this the wrong way if you want to play and enjoy Guild Wars. If you want a challenge and you want to learn the game then begin by just playing and learning as you go. You don't need a mentor, you DEFINITELY don't need PvXwiki. Just play.

Once you go post play the quests with henchies and play the missions with PUGs. Don't team with level 20 characters until you're level 20, otherwise they'll just carry you through while you think you're pro -- that's the thing about Guild Wars PvE, you can be completely bad and still succeed if you have a half-way decent team. And you'll never even realize that you're bad; instead you'll think the game is easy and then there's no reason to keep playing it.

Unless you really enjoy the social aspects of gaming I wouldn't join a guild until at least Lion's Arch (a major city in the game), and if you do join a guild before that then don't team with them. Talk in chat, ask questions, and tell jokes, but team with random other newbies or even just henchies until you actually do learn the game.

Play the game as if you like the game, and not as if you're looking for a free ride through it, and you'll love it. It's very easy to love.

Welcome to Guild Wars

miriforst · Dec 29, 2009, 03:06 PM // 15:06

im kind of nostalgic to my early days of gw, the days you didnt realy know how the game worked and there were always suprises.

ill be happy to join you and teach you one or another trick to get of the ground!

(what profession are you going to play?, ranger is my main)

lilondra · Dec 29, 2009, 03:56 PM // 15:56

add Last of Prodigy to your friendlist (just press n ingame) and feel free to ask anything anytime

lilondra · Dec 29, 2009, 04:00 PM // 16:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by OoO Rift OoO

Ok

First off, go here: www.pvx.wikia.com and try to unlock every build

then you wont be a noob

You'll still be very bad though.Sorry but I don't want you to have the impression that all you have to do to get good is know how to make a build or play a gimmick.There is alot more to the game then being a shttr.

ChaosPhoenix7 · Dec 29, 2009, 04:08 PM // 16:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by miriforst

im kind of nostalgic to my early days of gw, the days you didnt realy know how the game worked and there were always suprises.

ill be happy to join you and teach you one or another trick to get of the ground!

(what profession are you going to play?, ranger is my main)

I'm planning to play either W/E or E/W or E/N

Kendil · Dec 29, 2009, 04:29 PM // 16:29

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Originally Posted by ChaosPhoenix7

I'm planning to play either W/E or E/W or E/N

Don't restrict you to one character, take your time and try every profession out. Then decide which ones you like playing.

*Darcy* · Jan 09, 2010, 01:37 PM // 13:37

@Rattylad

1. Thread Starter link is in the dark brown area just above the first thread.

2. The wiki has the lists of missions and primary quests that lead to them here
http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Mission

3. Try messaging a mod and ask them to make this a separate thread.

Dec 29, 2009, 03:13 AM // 03:13	#1
ChaosPhoenix7 Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Dec 2009	Adopt a Newb! Hi. I downloaded the free trial for this game yesterday. I loved it so much, that tomorrow I'll be purchasing the Trilogy (Which comes with Eye of the North for free) online. I have been reading the wiki trying to understand this game (past pre-searing). I have no idea what anything means. At all. I am asking for a person to help me out, create a new character and play along side me, teaching and mentoring. I will be creating said character Thursday morning. I will decide Wednesday night who'll be my master, who I will apprentice (if anyone even responds that is). Thank you. TL;DR If ^ that is too long, then leave.

Dec 29, 2009, 01:18 PM // 13:18	#12
Darcy Never Too Old Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rhode Island where there are no GW contests Guild: Order of First Profession: W/R	If you intend to start off in Prophecies, then presearing.com is a good resource for the beginner area. __________________ That's me, the old stick-in-the-mud non-fun moderator. (and non-understanding, also)

Jan 09, 2010, 01:37 PM // 13:37	#20
Darcy Never Too Old Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rhode Island where there are no GW contests Guild: Order of First Profession: W/R	@Rattylad 1. Thread Starter link is in the dark brown area just above the first thread. 2. The wiki has the lists of missions and primary quests that lead to them here http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Mission 3. Try messaging a mod and ask them to make this a separate thread. __________________ That's me, the old stick-in-the-mud non-fun moderator. (and non-understanding, also)

Dec 29, 2009, 03:31 AM // 03:31	#2
]HM[ Sabre Wolf Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA Guild: Servants of Fortuna Profession: W/	I get 3-4 new peeps a week following me on YouTube. If you have anyway questions, pop some off to me over there. Glad to answer them. Can't play much due to my work sech, but I can atleast pop on there and answer some of them for ya. www.youtube.com/SabreWolf18

Dec 29, 2009, 04:01 AM // 04:01	#3
thematrix114 Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Oct 2009	I'm not really a veteran of this site but I can show you the ropes of the game. I've beaten all campaigns and know the various abbrevations you'll need to know to get through the game. I can also help you get started with pvp if you want. Also if your interested in a guild mine would love to have you. We're small but fun and the alliance is nice and helpful.

Dec 29, 2009, 04:32 AM // 04:32	#5
animal fighter Forge Runner Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: buying shields w/ armor vs animals Guild: Animal Fightas Inc [?????????]	its okay chaosbird7 lots of new ppl come and find helpful guilds and learn to love to play i myself find a guild called msam and we fight animals and other things mostly its easy to fit into guild wars for new players ! i did and look at me! anyways best of luck to u and if u want to kill animals or bosses with me my char is called animal fighter x add me, good lucjk

Dec 29, 2009, 06:29 AM // 06:29	#6
OoO Rift OoO Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: 127.0.0.1 Profession: Rt/	Ok First off, go here: www.pvx.wikia.com and try to unlock every build then you wont be a noob

Dec 29, 2009, 06:32 AM // 06:32	#7
]HM[ Sabre Wolf Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA Guild: Servants of Fortuna Profession: W/	No worries there Chaos, there are plunty of guilds out there that are willing to take in new player like yourself, and also set them their very first toon up so you can play with the rest of the group. Just go hunting, you already have 2-3 offers in this thread.

Dec 29, 2009, 06:53 AM // 06:53	#8
Operative 14 Forge Runner Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Arizona, USA Guild: [OOP] Order of the Phoenix I	Welcome to Guild Wars! If you need any help message me in game, you can PM me on these forums if you want my IGN. I may not be online all the time, but when I'm online I'd love to help if I can.

Dec 29, 2009, 09:08 AM // 09:08	#10
Patrisha MacFarlane Academy Page Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Island Nation of Callisea Guild: House Caribdus Profession: Me/N	If you need equipment, let me know. My yearly Wintersday Giveaway is going on now, and new players like yourself are the very reason I've been doing it for five seasons "D

Dec 29, 2009, 09:12 AM // 09:12	#11
Olle Furnace Stoker Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ign: Miniature Julia Guild: Teh Academy[PhD] Profession: W/	Mentoring in guildwars? thats something new for me ^^ id be happy to teach u the good parts about GW! ive wanted to make a new character for a long time, But havent found someone to do it with :-P we also have a funfun guild with big allience :] need anymoar info, just pm me on guru !

Dec 29, 2009, 02:10 PM // 14:10	#13
Shorty Got Spellz Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Mar 2009 Guild: The Eternal Night Vanguard Profession: Mo/E	Welcome to Guildwars! =] I will help you if you need tips or advice on how to do stuff, if you want I can run you to outposts depending on which campaign you are in. I suppose my biggest piece of advice to you is DONT GIVE UP, things may seem hard when you dont have the skills and nobody is there to help you in a moment of need but you will have so much fun when you get to the point where you can do anything and you know the game inside and out. My ign is shorty got spellz if you wanna hit me up for tips and stuff =]

Dec 29, 2009, 02:53 PM // 14:53	#14
Another Felldspar Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Sep 2006 Guild: Alchemy Incorporated Profession: Mo/E	I'll be honest with you, you're going about this the wrong way if you want to play and enjoy Guild Wars. If you want a challenge and you want to learn the game then begin by just playing and learning as you go. You don't need a mentor, you DEFINITELY don't need PvXwiki. Just play. Once you go post play the quests with henchies and play the missions with PUGs. Don't team with level 20 characters until you're level 20, otherwise they'll just carry you through while you think you're pro -- that's the thing about Guild Wars PvE, you can be completely bad and still succeed if you have a half-way decent team. And you'll never even realize that you're bad; instead you'll think the game is easy and then there's no reason to keep playing it. Unless you really enjoy the social aspects of gaming I wouldn't join a guild until at least Lion's Arch (a major city in the game), and if you do join a guild before that then don't team with them. Talk in chat, ask questions, and tell jokes, but team with random other newbies or even just henchies until you actually do learn the game. Play the game as if you like the game, and not as if you're looking for a free ride through it, and you'll love it. It's very easy to love. Welcome to Guild Wars

Dec 29, 2009, 03:06 PM // 15:06	#15
miriforst Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Sep 2009 Guild: Avalons Wraiths Profession: R/Rt	im kind of nostalgic to my early days of gw, the days you didnt realy know how the game worked and there were always suprises. ill be happy to join you and teach you one or another trick to get of the ground! (what profession are you going to play?, ranger is my main)

Dec 29, 2009, 03:56 PM // 15:56	#16
lilondra Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: I'm euro. Guild: Last of Pride [GWFC] Profession: W/	add Last of Prodigy to your friendlist (just press n ingame) and feel free to ask anything anytime