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Lourens · Mar 20, 2009, 07:16 PM // 19:16

I know guildwars is a massive multiplayer online role playing game

What are the role playing elements in guildwars?

Playing a hero and thats it?

*Darcy* · Mar 20, 2009, 07:25 PM // 19:25

ArenaNet calls GW a CORPG, because it doesn't have a huge persistent world to play in with hundreds/thousands of other players.

Role playing in most video games is very limited. After all, you have to follow a predetermined storyline in order to finish the game. So, there is no way it can compare to DnD and the other paper/pen games for role playing enjoyment.

If you are interested in role playing in GW, check guru's Guilds section. I know there are quite a few role-playing focused guilds.

snaek · Mar 20, 2009, 07:34 PM // 19:34

character development and monster loot i would consider some of the 2 bigger elements.

Lourens · Mar 20, 2009, 07:36 PM // 19:36

but theres no way you can say screw the story line im gonna go my own way right?

Aleta · Mar 20, 2009, 07:56 PM // 19:56

Not that I know of. Not in GW anyway. You can't get farther into the world iin some places without doing missions. You can run to a lot of places, but you still need the storyline to finish the game.

In EQ2 the world is persistent and you can go anywhere that your level char can survive. But without quests and instances you still won't get far in loot or character development.

Going your own way - do you mean just exploring? With or without quests?

You may want to try an offline game like Oblivion maybe.

Eragon Zarroc · Mar 20, 2009, 08:18 PM // 20:18

ur playing the roles that are already outlined for u to follow. u don't get to make up ur own role unfortunately ;-)

Shayne Hawke · Mar 20, 2009, 09:41 PM // 21:41

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Originally Posted by Lourens

Playing a hero... thats it?

You make it sound like that's not a lot to do. Sure, you're stuck on with the main storyline, but when you consider that you can choose your profession at the beginning, which side quests you want to take, which monsters you want to fight, who you want to fight alongside, how you want to develop your characters, and what other players you want to interact with, it becomes a lot more involved than just "playing a hero".

Skyy High · Mar 20, 2009, 10:32 PM // 22:32

There's a nice article here (and some others on that site, I think) about computer-based RPGs, and how game companies classify many different types of games as "RPGs" even though they're not at all similar. GW is has very, very little in the way of role-playing ability, but there really aren't many online RPGs that offer that much more in the way of RP-ability, compared to pen-and-paper RPGs at least.

Verene · Mar 20, 2009, 10:37 PM // 22:37

Guild Wars is an RPG in that there is a story, and you are playing out the main character's role in that story. You can't really do anything to influence it, but you're still playing it.

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there really aren't many online RPGs that offer that much more in the way of RP-ability

That should really read "there aren't many video game RPGs that offer that much more". There are very, very few video game RPGs where you can actually have any effect on the plot or freedom to do what you want, despite what game developers may claim.

Ratson Itamar · Mar 20, 2009, 11:14 PM // 23:14

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Originally Posted by Verene

Guild Wars is an RPG in that there is a story, and you are playing out the main character's role in that story. You can't really do anything to influence it, but you're still playing it.

That should really read "there aren't many video game RPGs that offer that much more". There are very, very few video game RPGs where you can actually have any effect on the plot or freedom to do what you want, despite what game developers may claim.

He said online...

to the OP; You can make your own RP with friends and equip yourself with armor and weapons that go along with the story. I for example am making a comic that uses GW graphics + photoshop + RL painting and using my friends' and my own RP storyline. Use your imagination.

Verene · Mar 20, 2009, 11:20 PM // 23:20

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Originally Posted by Ratson Itamar

He said online...

I noticed, and my point was that it's not just online RPGs that lack the actual roleplaying. Just about every video game RPG does.

Elder III · Mar 21, 2009, 12:49 AM // 00:49

The Elder Scrolls Series is the best example of a true "RPG" imo.

awesome games there for the real RPG fan btw...

GWEXTREEMFAN · Mar 21, 2009, 01:21 AM // 01:21

if you ask that one,
what's the story in WoW?
i don't really recall seeing a story in there

furanshisuko · Mar 21, 2009, 01:52 AM // 01:52

i think Anet should make a pen\paper rpg for gw

Stealth Bomberman · Mar 21, 2009, 02:48 AM // 02:48

character development is a joke. everyone has access to the same armors. no real uniqueness in character dev.

Verene · Mar 21, 2009, 03:10 AM // 03:10

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Originally Posted by furanshisuko

i think Anet should make a pen\paper rpg for gw

I wouldn't be surprised if there are fanmade/homebrew pen and paper games based on the Guild Wars world. I'd be more surprised if there weren't, for that matter.

I'd certainly play one. For that matter, if I was more confident in my system-creating/tweaking ability, I'd write one myself.

Zodiac Meteor · Mar 21, 2009, 05:32 AM // 05:32

It seems like a card battle...

Think about it.
8 cards, choose to what would help. Cards that heal, damage, protect, interrupt. There is limits on what you can have, 1 elite, 3 pve.

Guild Wars! The new Yu-gi-oh?

Lourens · Mar 21, 2009, 09:51 AM // 09:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by GWEXTREEMFAN

if you ask that one,
what's the story in WoW?
i don't really recall seeing a story in there

You can make your own story there

Mar 20, 2009, 07:16 PM // 19:16	#1
Lourens Forge Runner Join Date: Mar 2006	Mmorpg I know guildwars is a massive multiplayer online role playing game What are the role playing elements in guildwars? Playing a hero and thats it?

Mar 20, 2009, 07:25 PM // 19:25	#2
Darcy Never Too Old Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rhode Island where there are no GW contests Guild: Order of First Profession: W/R	ArenaNet calls GW a CORPG, because it doesn't have a huge persistent world to play in with hundreds/thousands of other players. Role playing in most video games is very limited. After all, you have to follow a predetermined storyline in order to finish the game. So, there is no way it can compare to DnD and the other paper/pen games for role playing enjoyment. If you are interested in role playing in GW, check guru's Guilds section. I know there are quite a few role-playing focused guilds. __________________ That's me, the old stick-in-the-mud non-fun moderator. (and non-understanding, also) Last edited by Darcy; Mar 20, 2009 at 09:19 PM // 21:19..

Mar 20, 2009, 07:34 PM // 19:34	#3
snaek Forge Runner Join Date: Mar 2006 Profession: N/	character development and monster loot i would consider some of the 2 bigger elements.

Mar 20, 2009, 07:36 PM // 19:36	#4
Lourens Forge Runner Join Date: Mar 2006	but theres no way you can say screw the story line im gonna go my own way right?

Mar 20, 2009, 07:56 PM // 19:56	#5
Aleta Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: California Guild: TTP Profession: R/E	Not that I know of. Not in GW anyway. You can't get farther into the world iin some places without doing missions. You can run to a lot of places, but you still need the storyline to finish the game. In EQ2 the world is persistent and you can go anywhere that your level char can survive. But without quests and instances you still won't get far in loot or character development. Going your own way - do you mean just exploring? With or without quests? You may want to try an offline game like Oblivion maybe.

Mar 20, 2009, 08:18 PM // 20:18	#6
Eragon Zarroc Atra estern?? ono thelduin Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Madness Incarnate Guild: [Duo] Profession: W/P	ur playing the roles that are already outlined for u to follow. u don't get to make up ur own role unfortunately ;-)

Mar 20, 2009, 10:32 PM // 22:32	#8
Skyy High Furnace Stoker Join Date: May 2006 Profession: R/	There's a nice article here (and some others on that site, I think) about computer-based RPGs, and how game companies classify many different types of games as "RPGs" even though they're not at all similar. GW is has very, very little in the way of role-playing ability, but there really aren't many online RPGs that offer that much more in the way of RP-ability, compared to pen-and-paper RPGs at least.

Mar 21, 2009, 12:49 AM // 00:49	#12
Elder III Furnace Stoker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ohio Guild: I Will Never Join Your Guild (NTY) Profession: R/	The Elder Scrolls Series is the best example of a true "RPG" imo. awesome games there for the real RPG fan btw...

Mar 21, 2009, 01:21 AM // 01:21	#13
GWEXTREEMFAN Jungle Guide Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: in my house Guild: N/A Profession: W/E	if you ask that one, what's the story in WoW? i don't really recall seeing a story in there

Mar 21, 2009, 01:52 AM // 01:52	#14
furanshisuko Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Oct 2007 Profession: R/	i think Anet should make a pen\paper rpg for gw

Mar 21, 2009, 02:48 AM // 02:48	#15
Stealth Bomberman Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Oct 2008	character development is a joke. everyone has access to the same armors. no real uniqueness in character dev.

Mar 21, 2009, 05:32 AM // 05:32	#17
Zodiac Meteor Imma Firin Mah Rojway! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: At the Mac Store laughing at people that walk out with anything. Profession: E/Mo	It seems like a card battle... Think about it. 8 cards, choose to what would help. Cards that heal, damage, protect, interrupt. There is limits on what you can have, 1 elite, 3 pve. Guild Wars! The new Yu-gi-oh?