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HokutoCorpse · Oct 12, 2009, 11:24 PM // 23:24

It has been a long time since ive played GW. The last time I played was when the Nightfall had JUST came out. What has changed and what should i know? Also anything I should know?

lilDeath · Oct 12, 2009, 11:27 PM // 23:27

Read the GWW update notes. Would be a good first step - http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Game_updates

HokutoCorpse · Oct 12, 2009, 11:36 PM // 23:36

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Originally Posted by lilDeath

Read the GWW update notes. Would be a good first step - http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Game_updates

Ok that doesn't really tell me anything. I don't get half of that

Lucien Valaric · Oct 13, 2009, 12:32 AM // 00:32

Get EOTN. It's got Arctic Amazons. Srsly.

caballo_oscuro · Oct 13, 2009, 01:01 AM // 01:01

K, well there's been a new expansion, Eye of the North which is for lvl 20s (but a lvl 10 can be buffed up to lvl 20) and this has 10 new heroes and a decent bit of content, new skills etc.

There's been a few new things added to help with the grind and a couple of freebies to make things easier for people.

There's been a load of skill changes and there's alot of things going on in pvp. If you liked Hero Battles, well there's probably not much time left in that because it's going in the bin with team arena and being replaced with a sealed deck.

Everyone's rich.

Pugs are few and far between so get used to playing with heroes and henchmen unless you find a guild you like being in.

Jump in and have fun.

HokutoCorpse · Oct 13, 2009, 02:29 AM // 02:29

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Originally Posted by caballo_oscuro

K, well there's been a new expansion, Eye of the North which is for lvl 20s (but a lvl 10 can be buffed up to lvl 20) and this has 10 new heroes and a decent bit of content, new skills etc.

There's been a few new things added to help with the grind and a couple of freebies to make things easier for people.

There's been a load of skill changes and there's alot of things going on in pvp. If you liked Hero Battles, well there's probably not much time left in that because it's going in the bin with team arena and being replaced with a sealed deck.

Everyone's rich.

Pugs are few and far between so get used to playing with heroes and henchmen unless you find a guild you like being in.

Jump in and have fun.

Any advice? I think i had the best warrior amour you could get in a store. and a crappy sword or was it good... i cant remember

*Darcy* · Oct 13, 2009, 02:57 AM // 02:57

Might I suggest you play as if it was a new game. There have been so many additions and skill changes over the last two years that it would be impossible to list them all.

Create a new character and start fresh. Keep your old one for the birthday gifts (you should have several in your inventory), but let him rest until you get a grasp on the game.

As far as what things are worth, usually less than two years ago - even ectos are down to under 5k.

HokutoCorpse · Oct 13, 2009, 04:53 AM // 04:53

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Originally Posted by Darcy

Might I suggest you play as if it was a new game. There have been so many additions and skill changes over the last two years that it would be impossible to list them all.

Create a new character and start fresh. Keep your old one for the birthday gifts (you should have several in your inventory), but let him rest until you get a grasp on the game.

As far as what things are worth, usually less than two years ago - even ectos are down to under 5k.

Ok i got like 3 of those gift. They are like mini pets what do i do with them?

**Marty Silverblade** · Oct 13, 2009, 05:14 AM // 05:14

Minipets are useless. If you double-click on them (in your inventory) they appear as little versions of monsters/NPCs and follow you around. They don't fight, pick stuff up for you, or anything like that. Just follow you around. You can either keep them or sell them to other people (most of them are only a few k now). You can also dedicate them in your Hall of Monuments (it's an EotN thing). Keep in mind that dedicating them removes basically all value from all non-uber rare minis, so if you plan to sell them don't dedicate.

HokutoCorpse · Oct 13, 2009, 05:24 AM // 05:24

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Originally Posted by Marty Silverblade

Minipets are useless. If you double-click on them (in your inventory) they appear as little versions of monsters/NPCs and follow you around. They don't fight, pick stuff up for you, or anything like that. Just follow you around. You can either keep them or sell them to other people (most of them are only a few k now). You can also dedicate them in your Hall of Monuments (it's an EotN thing). Keep in mind that dedicating them removes basically all value from all non-uber rare minis, so if you plan to sell them don't dedicate.

I only have GW the first one then the 2nd and whats Eotn?

Breaqerz · Oct 13, 2009, 06:00 AM // 06:00

EotN = Eye of the North. Expansion game. Better buy 3 in 1 CD game so you have all the campaign. Goodluck!

Bob Slydell · Oct 13, 2009, 06:32 AM // 06:32

NF came out 10/27/2006, you got mucho catching up to do.

large-ish "updates" that i can think of off the top of my head that you missed....

*Hard Mode - makes all areas hard, including low level areas, basically a bigger challenge and titles come along with that for vanquishing, you could do a game over again in hardmode basically
*EoTN Expansion - exactly what it says, big expansion for gw not a stand alone game
*BMP "expansion" - this one was just a chunk of content like sorrow's furnace, but i still call it an expansion because you need gw
*Zaishen Quests - fun things that brought life back into old less explored content
*Nicholas - in presearing and in post searing areas of all gw games, gives good things in exchange for some monster drops

HokutoCorpse · Oct 13, 2009, 06:38 AM // 06:38

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Originally Posted by Breaqerz

EotN = Eye of the North. Expansion game. Better buy 3 in 1 CD game so you have all the campaign. Goodluck!

How much does it cost in the USA?

Kador · Oct 13, 2009, 10:26 AM // 10:26

Trilogy retails for $50 but can be had for $33 plus shipping at gogamer.com, $37 shipped at Newegg when its in stock. Trilogy DOES NOT include Eye of the North. Newegg sells the Eye of the North Platinum which includes Prophecies for $10 shipped.

Note that if you add the Eye of the North platinum version to the trilogy you will lose the additional Prophecies account. It's still cheaper to get it this way however, as the standalone Eye of the North costs more.

Gogamer also has the Factions and Nightfall Collector's editions right now for $10.49 each plus shipping. Lots of extra GW merchandise plus in game mini pets and emotes. I think Nightfall Collector's also has bonus in game music.

HokutoCorpse · Oct 13, 2009, 05:32 PM // 17:32

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Originally Posted by Kador

Trilogy retails for $50 but can be had for $33 plus shipping at gogamer.com, $37 shipped at Newegg when its in stock. Trilogy DOES NOT include Eye of the North. Newegg sells the Eye of the North Platinum which includes Prophecies for $10 shipped.

Note that if you add the Eye of the North platinum version to the trilogy you will lose the additional Prophecies account. It's still cheaper to get it this way however, as the standalone Eye of the North costs more.

Gogamer also has the Factions and Nightfall Collector's editions right now for $10.49 each plus shipping. Lots of extra GW merchandise plus in game mini pets and emotes. I think Nightfall Collector's also has bonus in game music.

Theses are all legit right?

ramble235 · Oct 14, 2009, 12:04 AM // 00:04

Assume you're asking if the websites are legit. They are. I've not checked to see if his price claims are accurate, but no inherent reason to doubt it.

Kador · Oct 14, 2009, 03:52 AM // 03:52

As it turns out all the prices I listed are legit except possibly the 10.49 CE's. Looks like that might have been a price mistake on the website. They've gone on back order and raised that price but I got an order in so we shall see..

The 9.99 EotN/Prophecies at Newegg is definitely legit as I ordered it and received it, as is the $33 trilogy from gogamer, which I also purchased and received.

HokutoCorpse · Oct 16, 2009, 01:15 AM // 01:15

Ok imma try to get either Nightfall or EoTN. Which one is a better choice to get?

HawkofStorms · Oct 16, 2009, 01:21 AM // 01:21

Well, keep in mind that Eye of the North is an expansion. So you can only use your existing characters, not make new ones there. So make sure you remember your old game's account if you get Eye of the North.

I'd say EoTN has more high-end play and is where a lot of activity is currently going on. But Nightfall is probably better for somebody who has been gone from the game for a while, and has much more content.

HokutoCorpse · Oct 16, 2009, 05:55 PM // 17:55

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Originally Posted by HawkofStorms

Well, keep in mind that Eye of the North is an expansion. So you can only use your existing characters, not make new ones there. So make sure you remember your old game's account if you get Eye of the North.

I'd say EoTN has more high-end play and is where a lot of activity is currently going on. But Nightfall is probably better for somebody who has been gone from the game for a while, and has much more content.

I might get eye of the North. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16832784003

From what you guys say it will get rid of my prophesies acc. Is there a way to save my lv 20 warrior that was made on prophesies? He can get on the factions side of GW. Oh yea i remember what armor he had. It was Knight Templar. Will i miss anything if i dont get nightfall? besides 2 jobs.

Oct 12, 2009, 11:24 PM // 23:24	#1
HokutoCorpse Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Oct 2009 Profession: W/Mo	what has changed? It has been a long time since ive played GW. The last time I played was when the Nightfall had JUST came out. What has changed and what should i know? Also anything I should know?

Oct 13, 2009, 02:57 AM // 02:57	#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	Might I suggest you play as if it was a new game. There have been so many additions and skill changes over the last two years that it would be impossible to list them all. Create a new character and start fresh. Keep your old one for the birthday gifts (you should have several in your inventory), but let him rest until you get a grasp on the game. As far as what things are worth, usually less than two years ago - even ectos are down to under 5k. __________________ That's me, the old stick-in-the-mud non-fun moderator. (and non-understanding, also)

Oct 13, 2009, 05:14 AM // 05:14	#9
Marty Silverblade Administrator Join Date: Jun 2006	Minipets are useless. If you double-click on them (in your inventory) they appear as little versions of monsters/NPCs and follow you around. They don't fight, pick stuff up for you, or anything like that. Just follow you around. You can either keep them or sell them to other people (most of them are only a few k now). You can also dedicate them in your Hall of Monuments (it's an EotN thing). Keep in mind that dedicating them removes basically all value from all non-uber rare minis, so if you plan to sell them don't dedicate. __________________

Oct 13, 2009, 06:32 AM // 06:32	#12
Bob Slydell Forge Runner Join Date: Jan 2007	NF came out 10/27/2006, you got mucho catching up to do. large-ish "updates" that i can think of off the top of my head that you missed.... Hard Mode - makes all areas hard, including low level areas, basically a bigger challenge and titles come along with that for vanquishing, you could do a game over again in hardmode basically EoTN Expansion - exactly what it says, big expansion for gw not a stand alone game BMP "expansion" - this one was just a chunk of content like sorrow's furnace, but i still call it an expansion because you need gw Zaishen Quests - fun things that brought life back into old less explored content Nicholas - in presearing and in post searing areas of all gw games, gives good things in exchange for some monster drops Last edited by Bob Slydell; Oct 13, 2009 at 06:38 AM // 06:38..*

Oct 13, 2009, 10:26 AM // 10:26	#14
Kador Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Oct 2009	Trilogy retails for $50 but can be had for $33 plus shipping at gogamer.com, $37 shipped at Newegg when its in stock. Trilogy DOES NOT include Eye of the North. Newegg sells the Eye of the North Platinum which includes Prophecies for $10 shipped. Note that if you add the Eye of the North platinum version to the trilogy you will lose the additional Prophecies account. It's still cheaper to get it this way however, as the standalone Eye of the North costs more. Gogamer also has the Factions and Nightfall Collector's editions right now for $10.49 each plus shipping. Lots of extra GW merchandise plus in game mini pets and emotes. I think Nightfall Collector's also has bonus in game music. Last edited by Kador; Oct 13, 2009 at 10:33 AM // 10:33..

Oct 12, 2009, 11:27 PM // 23:27	#2
lilDeath Krytan Explorer Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Treehouse #1 Profession: W/	Read the GWW update notes. Would be a good first step - http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Game_updates

Oct 13, 2009, 12:32 AM // 00:32	#4
Lucien Valaric Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Jul 2009 Guild: Second Empire of Orr Profession: W/P	Get EOTN. It's got Arctic Amazons. Srsly.

Oct 13, 2009, 01:01 AM // 01:01	#5
caballo_oscuro Krytan Explorer Join Date: Aug 2008 Guild: Aura	K, well there's been a new expansion, Eye of the North which is for lvl 20s (but a lvl 10 can be buffed up to lvl 20) and this has 10 new heroes and a decent bit of content, new skills etc. There's been a few new things added to help with the grind and a couple of freebies to make things easier for people. There's been a load of skill changes and there's alot of things going on in pvp. If you liked Hero Battles, well there's probably not much time left in that because it's going in the bin with team arena and being replaced with a sealed deck. Everyone's rich. Pugs are few and far between so get used to playing with heroes and henchmen unless you find a guild you like being in. Jump in and have fun.

Oct 13, 2009, 06:00 AM // 06:00	#11
Breaqerz Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2009 Profession: A/Mo	EotN = Eye of the North. Expansion game. Better buy 3 in 1 CD game so you have all the campaign. Goodluck!

Oct 14, 2009, 12:04 AM // 00:04	#16
ramble235 Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Oct 2009	Assume you're asking if the websites are legit. They are. I've not checked to see if his price claims are accurate, but no inherent reason to doubt it.

Oct 14, 2009, 03:52 AM // 03:52	#17
Kador Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Oct 2009	As it turns out all the prices I listed are legit except possibly the 10.49 CE's. Looks like that might have been a price mistake on the website. They've gone on back order and raised that price but I got an order in so we shall see.. The 9.99 EotN/Prophecies at Newegg is definitely legit as I ordered it and received it, as is the $33 trilogy from gogamer, which I also purchased and received.

Oct 16, 2009, 01:15 AM // 01:15	#18
HokutoCorpse Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Oct 2009 Profession: W/Mo	Ok imma try to get either Nightfall or EoTN. Which one is a better choice to get?

Oct 16, 2009, 01:21 AM // 01:21	#19
HawkofStorms Hall Hero Join Date: Aug 2005 Profession: E/	Well, keep in mind that Eye of the North is an expansion. So you can only use your existing characters, not make new ones there. So make sure you remember your old game's account if you get Eye of the North. I'd say EoTN has more high-end play and is where a lot of activity is currently going on. But Nightfall is probably better for somebody who has been gone from the game for a while, and has much more content.