The Viability of Side Quests Post-20 - Guild Wars Forums

puddles123 · Jul 10, 2009, 07:45 PM // 19:45

Hey guys,

My question is much as the thread states: what is the purpose of side quests after you are 20? I understand that some raise faction, and those are fine. But the ones that give you experience when you already have a zillion skill points and some paltry amount of money...? Why are there so many of these yet I don't see any reason to complete them?

Second question: Could someone refer me to a good thread/website with info on methods to collect lots of money in guild wars? I seem to always be broke.

Thanks guys.

Absolute Destiny · Jul 10, 2009, 07:54 PM // 19:54

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Originally Posted by puddles123

Hey guys,

My question is much as the thread states: what is the purpose of side quests after you are 20? I understand that some raise faction, and those are fine. But the ones that give you experience when you already have a zillion skill points and some paltry amount of money...? Why are there so many of these yet I don't see any reason to complete them?

If you're playing Prophecies, do the Skill Quests before you buy any skills.

Anywhere else, it's either Faction or spare Sunspear points (assuming you're going for a title in the latter).

...or just for fun.
You know, that vague, whispy force that loses power with every round of new players?

IronSheik · Jul 10, 2009, 08:01 PM // 20:01

None besides free skills, by the time you do the quest you could get more xp/gold doing other things.

Ugh · Jul 10, 2009, 08:06 PM // 20:06

Just for funsies.

Kook~NBK~ · Jul 10, 2009, 08:47 PM // 20:47

Well, aside from skill quests (Prophecies) and faction, rep, or SS/LB points, many people do them just to flesh out the lore of the various places in the game.

A couple of other reasons:

1. Because they're there.
2. Quick and easy XP for Survivor seekers who need a break from Kilroy's or other mindless XP grinds. (Kaineng City, I'm looking at you, TYVM!)
3. Boredom
4. Action, adventure, and really wild things. (don't forget your towel!)

Ariena Najea · Jul 10, 2009, 08:52 PM // 20:52

If you're going through the game doing side-quests, the gold and rewards add up. See also, lots of experience.

In terms of gold and exp, you may be better off farming, but that's not for everyone.

Dont Nerf The Perma · Jul 10, 2009, 09:22 PM // 21:22

Some quests spawn bosses with elite skills that can be harder to get elsewhere. That can be useful if the only other bosses are in the middle of nowhere or in areas you havn't gotten to yet.

MagmaRed · Jul 11, 2009, 12:25 AM // 00:25

Mostly the XP. Even though you may be level 20, the XP gives you skill points. Skill points give you the ability to buy/cap more skills. More skills means more builds.

But even the money/items you get from them will add up. You say you want a website that tells you how to make money, but quests are a great way to make money, and doing a quest that rewards a skill instead of buying the skill saves money.

subarucar · Jul 11, 2009, 01:07 AM // 01:07

I liked the idea of having completed every quest availible. So i did every single quest in prophecies. But now i have decided titles would be more fun, so im sitting back and having a good vanquish every couple of days.

**Marty Silverblade** · Jul 11, 2009, 01:32 AM // 01:32

There are a bunch of reasons to do them, even you don't need the XP. These include faction, SS/LB points, cash, skills, collectable tradable items and other stuff you get in addition to the XP reward. Also, some of them give a deeper understanding of the story, which may or may not interest you.

Hanok Odbrook · Jul 11, 2009, 01:46 AM // 01:46

Uhhmmm, because by playing through, killing things, and completing the quests you'll wind up getting money?

I've made more money than I know what to do with simply by playing through the entire content of the game. Never really farmed much except for some early XP in the tutorial areas.

Hanok Odbrook

glacialphoenix · Jul 11, 2009, 03:57 AM // 03:57

I usually do extra quests to level up my heroes. I mean, a level 15 Sousuke won't last out very long in a level 20 area, so I finish them with my level 20 heroes, switch them out for my unleveled heroes, and then claim the rewards.

I take some of the Kaineng quests for reasons such as - I'm not sure what the quest is called, but there's one that turns all the Am Fah friendly for as long as you don't complete it.

Arduin · Jul 11, 2009, 08:43 AM // 08:43

The 'lots of money forum' can be found here, in The Campfire -> Farming

http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/f...play.php?f=234

*Darcy* · Jul 11, 2009, 09:33 AM // 09:33

Gold with least amount of effort can be obtained by doing PvP (low-end) for Balthazar Faction and trading in for Zaishen Keys. Then sell the keys (4k each at the moment) and you have gold to spend.

BrettM · Jul 11, 2009, 12:01 PM // 12:01

Many of the side quests in Factions and Nightfall give you reward trophies (Imperial Commendations, Kournan Coins, etc.). The Vabbian Trade Contracts are quite valuable, since they can be traded for rubies and sapphires, while the others can be traded for some moderately expensive items. I use mule characters to do side quests to get some of these trophies, which keeps my main characters well supplied with free Superior Salvage Kits and such.

Jade · Jul 11, 2009, 09:03 PM // 21:03

Doing side quests gets you experience. But you're not the only one who gets that xp, your heroes gain that xp as well. So you could do all those side quests to level up your heroes. I personally use the quests in and around Kaineng City for hero levelling. Tons of xp (2k - 3k-ish) per quest and most of them are just "go talk to this guy" or "go get this" kinda thing and collect the xp. The gold rewards for said quests aren't all that hot, but it does add up. It's why I made a quest spreadsheet to keep track of all the quests. Well, okay, I made it because I'm just a teeny tiny bit obsessive compulsive.

-- Must complete EVERY single quest and kill EVERY single critter......

p.s. Now for a shameless plug for my spreadsheet..... The quest spreadsheet is available in the Community Works section of these forums. Check here.

MisterB · Jul 11, 2009, 09:26 PM // 21:26

Some quests change enemy spawns in the instance. These can be exploited with farming builds to obtain greater profit than normal in that area or additional faction or rank, as long as you don't complete the quest. A few examples of this are "Requiem for a Brain" and "Show of Force" for Lightbringer farming in Junundu, and "The Halcyon Job" or "Defend North Kryta Province" for general farming. There is a sticky in the farming forum with some notable quests worth keeping.

Jul 10, 2009, 07:45 PM // 19:45	#1
puddles123 Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Jul 2009 Profession: Rt/	The Viability of Side Quests Post-20 Hey guys, My question is much as the thread states: what is the purpose of side quests after you are 20? I understand that some raise faction, and those are fine. But the ones that give you experience when you already have a zillion skill points and some paltry amount of money...? Why are there so many of these yet I don't see any reason to complete them? Second question: Could someone refer me to a good thread/website with info on methods to collect lots of money in guild wars? I seem to always be broke. Thanks guys.

Jul 10, 2009, 08:52 PM // 20:52	#6
Ariena Najea Silence and Motion Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Buffalo NY Guild: New Horizon [NH]	If you're going through the game doing side-quests, the gold and rewards add up. See also, lots of experience. In terms of gold and exp, you may be better off farming, but that's not for everyone. __________________ Currently active in GW1 as of February 2015!

Jul 11, 2009, 01:32 AM // 01:32	#10
Marty Silverblade Administrator Join Date: Jun 2006	There are a bunch of reasons to do them, even you don't need the XP. These include faction, SS/LB points, cash, skills, collectable tradable items and other stuff you get in addition to the XP reward. Also, some of them give a deeper understanding of the story, which may or may not interest you. __________________

Jul 11, 2009, 09:33 AM // 09:33	#14
Darcy Never Too Old Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rhode Island where there are no GW contests Guild: Order of First Profession: W/R	Gold with least amount of effort can be obtained by doing PvP (low-end) for Balthazar Faction and trading in for Zaishen Keys. Then sell the keys (4k each at the moment) and you have gold to spend. __________________ That's me, the old stick-in-the-mud non-fun moderator. (and non-understanding, also)

Jul 10, 2009, 08:01 PM // 20:01	#3
IronSheik Forge Runner Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Wolfenstein: Goldrush Guild: Zombies Go Nom Nom [Nom] Profession: N/	None besides free skills, by the time you do the quest you could get more xp/gold doing other things.

Jul 10, 2009, 08:06 PM // 20:06	#4
Ugh Krytan Explorer Join Date: Jun 2009 Profession: R/	Just for funsies.

Jul 10, 2009, 08:47 PM // 20:47	#5
Kook~NBK~ Grotto Attendant Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: A little chalet outside Drok's Guild: Natural Born Killaz	Well, aside from skill quests (Prophecies) and faction, rep, or SS/LB points, many people do them just to flesh out the lore of the various places in the game. A couple of other reasons: 1. Because they're there. 2. Quick and easy XP for Survivor seekers who need a break from Kilroy's or other mindless XP grinds. (Kaineng City, I'm looking at you, TYVM!) 3. Boredom 4. Action, adventure, and really wild things. (don't forget your towel!)

Jul 10, 2009, 09:22 PM // 21:22	#7
Dont Nerf The Perma Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jun 2009 Profession: A/D	Some quests spawn bosses with elite skills that can be harder to get elsewhere. That can be useful if the only other bosses are in the middle of nowhere or in areas you havn't gotten to yet.

Jul 11, 2009, 12:25 AM // 00:25	#8
MagmaRed Furnace Stoker Join Date: Mar 2007 Guild: Our Crabs Know True [LOVE] Profession: R/	Mostly the XP. Even though you may be level 20, the XP gives you skill points. Skill points give you the ability to buy/cap more skills. More skills means more builds. But even the money/items you get from them will add up. You say you want a website that tells you how to make money, but quests are a great way to make money, and doing a quest that rewards a skill instead of buying the skill saves money.

Jul 11, 2009, 01:07 AM // 01:07	#9
subarucar Desert Nomad Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New Zealand Guild: None	I liked the idea of having completed every quest availible. So i did every single quest in prophecies. But now i have decided titles would be more fun, so im sitting back and having a good vanquish every couple of days.

Jul 11, 2009, 01:46 AM // 01:46	#11
Hanok Odbrook Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: May 2005 Location: Tyria Guild: Real Millennium Group Profession: Mo/N	Uhhmmm, because by playing through, killing things, and completing the quests you'll wind up getting money? I've made more money than I know what to do with simply by playing through the entire content of the game. Never really farmed much except for some early XP in the tutorial areas. Hanok Odbrook

Jul 11, 2009, 03:57 AM // 03:57	#12
glacialphoenix Desert Nomad Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Singapore Guild: Royal Order of Flying Lemmings [ROFL] Profession: Mo/	I usually do extra quests to level up my heroes. I mean, a level 15 Sousuke won't last out very long in a level 20 area, so I finish them with my level 20 heroes, switch them out for my unleveled heroes, and then claim the rewards. I take some of the Kaineng quests for reasons such as - I'm not sure what the quest is called, but there's one that turns all the Am Fah friendly for as long as you don't complete it.

Jul 11, 2009, 08:43 AM // 08:43	#13
Arduin Grotto Attendant Join Date: May 2005 Location: The Netherlands Guild: Limburgse Jagers [LJ] Profession: R/	The 'lots of money forum' can be found here, in The Campfire -> Farming http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/f...play.php?f=234

Jul 11, 2009, 12:01 PM // 12:01	#15
BrettM Desert Nomad Join Date: Aug 2008 Guild: Fuzzy Physics Institute Profession: E/	Many of the side quests in Factions and Nightfall give you reward trophies (Imperial Commendations, Kournan Coins, etc.). The Vabbian Trade Contracts are quite valuable, since they can be traded for rubies and sapphires, while the others can be traded for some moderately expensive items. I use mule characters to do side quests to get some of these trophies, which keeps my main characters well supplied with free Superior Salvage Kits and such.

Jul 11, 2009, 09:03 PM // 21:03	#16
Jade Jungle Guide Join Date: May 2005 Location: Canada...... Eh!	Doing side quests gets you experience. But you're not the only one who gets that xp, your heroes gain that xp as well. So you could do all those side quests to level up your heroes. I personally use the quests in and around Kaineng City for hero levelling. Tons of xp (2k - 3k-ish) per quest and most of them are just "go talk to this guy" or "go get this" kinda thing and collect the xp. The gold rewards for said quests aren't all that hot, but it does add up. It's why I made a quest spreadsheet to keep track of all the quests. Well, okay, I made it because I'm just a teeny tiny bit obsessive compulsive. -- Must complete EVERY single quest and kill EVERY single critter...... p.s. Now for a shameless plug for my spreadsheet..... The quest spreadsheet is available in the Community Works section of these forums. Check here.

Jul 11, 2009, 09:26 PM // 21:26	#17
MisterB Furnace Stoker Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Planet Earth, Sol system, Milky Way galaxy Guild: [ban] Profession: W/	Some quests change enemy spawns in the instance. These can be exploited with farming builds to obtain greater profit than normal in that area or additional faction or rank, as long as you don't complete the quest. A few examples of this are "Requiem for a Brain" and "Show of Force" for Lightbringer farming in Junundu, and "The Halcyon Job" or "Defend North Kryta Province" for general farming. There is a sticky in the farming forum with some notable quests worth keeping.