Skill Packs- Is there any Point - Guild Wars Forums

isaac-e · Feb 22, 2009, 09:44 AM // 09:44

Hey, I was wondering if anyone had some suggestions about the Skill Packs. I mean, it's cool that you can instantly unlock every skill, but won't that spoil the game? Or is earning skills just a small part of the game. Any way, I'd like to hear some of your views.

P.S. Sorry if this is in the wrong place.

WhiteAsIce · Feb 22, 2009, 09:54 AM // 09:54

It's good for your heroes or PvP characters, since it saves you in-game money and/or faction from your PvE characters. If you really are a hardcore PvP player, or want your heroes to do all the work, it's good.

xron · Feb 22, 2009, 10:02 AM // 10:02

it is a good idea.

When going through most of the game, especially anything more difficult or specialist than nm missions you will need good heroes to support you, and quite often specific hero builds for a particular purpose.

Therefore it is much more advantageous to have all, or most, of the skills unlocked as soon as possible so that you are able to use these builds and have good heroes without needing to buy or balth farm all of them.

Also makes sure you're not caught out needing a skill which you never thought you would need

immortius · Feb 22, 2009, 10:16 AM // 10:16

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Originally Posted by isaac-e

Hey, I was wondering if anyone had some suggestions about the Skill Packs. I mean, it's cool that you can instantly unlock every skill, but won't that spoil the game? Or is earning skills just a small part of the game. Any way, I'd like to hear some of your views.

P.S. Sorry if this is in the wrong place.

Even if a skill is unlocked you still have to earn it for each PvE character before they can use it. So it doesn't spoil PvE.

PvP is strictly more enjoyable with everything unlocked because you can concentrate on improving your abilities and builds and not on whether you have some skill or the other.

Eragon Zarroc · Feb 22, 2009, 11:26 AM // 11:26

i would say that is for people who have money to burn and are lazy =)

DragonRogue · Feb 22, 2009, 11:34 AM // 11:34

Well IMO, I like having to search and cap skills to unlock them. For me it was part of the games intent when it first came out. Buying the skill packs so your heros already are uber takes something away from the whole learning mechanic. Its a challenge when starting out how to make builds and survive, and helps you learn what the skills really do and dont do.

LR_Malbec · Feb 22, 2009, 11:54 AM // 11:54

I thought they were a great idea, especially as I don't have time to be a "hard-core" PvE player, work and RL simply get in the way of being able to cap every single skill (not just elites).

Having fully skilled (and runed !!) up heroes really helps the casual PvE player like me, who indeed have more money than time.... On top of that I'm still working towards my Skillhunter title, so that part of the game is still relevant.

Hollygen · Feb 22, 2009, 01:19 PM // 13:19

The skill packs are good if you're planning on doing PVP but haven't progressed far on the PVE side on that account; for example if you have a second account, or just added a chapter
They're useful if you're starting out in PVE and want a boost to your heroes.

They're not much use if you've been playing for 3 years + and buying skills regularly across all chapters for multiple professions

Calista Blackblood · Feb 22, 2009, 02:30 PM // 14:30

I bought them all mainly as I wasn't a huge PvPer and thus,Balthazar faction was rare.They were 1/2 price offer back then and to me wasn't a big deal.Different now to a degree as I do PvP but even now being able to roll anything inc weapons/mods/runes (got PvP kit too) is a bonus and well worth it.

ac1inferno · Feb 22, 2009, 02:39 PM // 14:39

Just going through the game unlocked most things for me all ready so I see it as a waste to buy it. Maybe if I'm really lazy, I would.

lewis91 · Feb 22, 2009, 02:52 PM // 14:52

I think theyre totally worth it...C'mon heroes having all the skills = awesomeness. going to pvp, with a pvp char, and having every skill at your disposal = awesome...

I really need this, i have like no skills unlocked for my PVP sin, which limits the amount of builds i can use, and i don't wanna waste balth faction or in-game gold on them.

enter_the_zone · Feb 22, 2009, 07:16 PM // 19:16

They're more or less essential for PVP, especially on 2nd and 3rd accounts. As already said, it doesn't ruin PVE because you have to either still buy the skill for each char, or use a tome for each char. It also means you can use heroes, even at low levels, and not have them running a truly gimped build.

refer · Feb 23, 2009, 03:53 AM // 03:53

Skill packs look nice but I really hate how they're broken down into campaigns. I don't want everything at once. Why not make profession packs, broken down into campaigns? Or each skill for money? They cost like 5c a skill or less currently (exception to EoTN).

Laraja · Feb 23, 2009, 07:24 PM // 19:24

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Originally Posted by Eragon Zarroc

i would say that is for people who have money to burn and are lazy =)

$9.95 for a skill pack is hardly burning money. And personally I would rather spend my time in game capturing elite skills then running around after the mundane ones.

Jaded _Knight · Feb 23, 2009, 09:10 PM // 21:10

If you purchase said skill packs, do you need to visit a trainer and spend skill points and money to learn them or just hit "k" and they're there?

Does this include all elites as well?

Laraja · Feb 24, 2009, 01:42 AM // 01:42

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Originally Posted by Jaded _Knight

If you purchase said skill packs, do you need to visit a trainer and spend skill points and money to learn them or just hit "k" and they're there?

Does this include all elites as well?

Even if you buy the skill pack, you still have to visit a skill trainer and pay money and a skill point for each skill you want to add to your character. You don't automatically have the skills. As for elites, you still either have to capture or buy an elite tome.

Jaded _Knight · Feb 24, 2009, 01:43 AM // 01:43

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Originally Posted by Falynn Firestorm

Even if you buy the skill pack, you still have to visit a skill trainer and pay money and a skill point for each skill you want to add to your character. You don't automatically have the skills. As for elites, you still either have to capture or buy an elite tome.

Thank you very much.

imnotyourmother · Feb 24, 2009, 03:22 PM // 15:22

Does this unlock the elite skills also?

If that is the case then all you need is elite tomes and then you get the Skills hunter title? Do that for all of the toons and you get 4 titles? Is that not defeating the point of the skills.. you know H U N T E R part of the title?

Seems bit sick that you can BUY the titles.

wtb elite runes 7K each any prof will do (Party Seach)

Calista Blackblood · Feb 24, 2009, 04:35 PM // 16:35

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Originally Posted by imnotyourmother

Does this unlock the elite skills also?

If that is the case then all you need is elite tomes and then you get the Skills hunter title? Do that for all of the toons and you get 4 titles? Is that not defeating the point of the skills.. you know H U N T E R part of the title?

Seems bit sick that you can BUY the titles.

wtb elite runes 7K each any prof will do (Party Seach)

It will unlock every non PvE only skill inc elites

Shalien · Feb 24, 2009, 07:56 PM // 19:56

it's definitely worth it, its super cheap and will save you hours of gringing for stuff that only your heroes need.

I spent 30 bucks and now h/h is easier than most groups even.

I still cap elites for the title because it's funner than buying tomes.

Feb 22, 2009, 09:44 AM // 09:44	#1
isaac-e Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Feb 2009 Guild: X Death Merchants X Profession: N/Mo	Skill Packs- Is there any Point Hey, I was wondering if anyone had some suggestions about the Skill Packs. I mean, it's cool that you can instantly unlock every skill, but won't that spoil the game? Or is earning skills just a small part of the game. Any way, I'd like to hear some of your views. P.S. Sorry if this is in the wrong place.

Feb 22, 2009, 02:30 PM // 14:30	#9
Calista Blackblood Permanently Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Northern Ireland Guild: Nowhere To Run Nowhere To [Hide] Profession: N/	I bought them all mainly as I wasn't a huge PvPer and thus,Balthazar faction was rare.They were 1/2 price offer back then and to me wasn't a big deal.Different now to a degree as I do PvP but even now being able to roll anything inc weapons/mods/runes (got PvP kit too) is a bonus and well worth it. __________________ *The best goodbyes are like a knife in the dark: short, simple and to the point*

Feb 23, 2009, 03:53 AM // 03:53	#13
refer Jungle Guide Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: US	Skill packs look nice but I really hate how they're broken down into campaigns. I don't want everything at once. Why not make profession packs, broken down into campaigns? Or each skill for money? They cost like 5c a skill or less currently (exception to EoTN). Last edited by refer; Feb 23, 2009 at 04:22 AM // 04:22..

Feb 24, 2009, 07:56 PM // 19:56	#20
Shalien Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Illinois, USA Profession: A/	it's definitely worth it, its super cheap and will save you hours of gringing for stuff that only your heroes need. I spent 30 bucks and now h/h is easier than most groups even. I still cap elites for the title because it's funner than buying tomes. Last edited by Shalien; Feb 24, 2009 at 08:02 PM // 20:02..

Feb 22, 2009, 09:54 AM // 09:54	#2
WhiteAsIce Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: May 2008 Profession: R/	It's good for your heroes or PvP characters, since it saves you in-game money and/or faction from your PvE characters. If you really are a hardcore PvP player, or want your heroes to do all the work, it's good.

Feb 22, 2009, 10:02 AM // 10:02	#3
xron Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denbigh, Wales Guild: Zero Zero Profession: R/	it is a good idea. When going through most of the game, especially anything more difficult or specialist than nm missions you will need good heroes to support you, and quite often specific hero builds for a particular purpose. Therefore it is much more advantageous to have all, or most, of the skills unlocked as soon as possible so that you are able to use these builds and have good heroes without needing to buy or balth farm all of them. Also makes sure you're not caught out needing a skill which you never thought you would need

Feb 22, 2009, 11:26 AM // 11:26	#5
Eragon Zarroc Atra estern?? ono thelduin Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Madness Incarnate Guild: [Duo] Profession: W/P	i would say that is for people who have money to burn and are lazy =)

Feb 22, 2009, 11:34 AM // 11:34	#6
DragonRogue Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: May 2007 Location: Seattle, WA USA Guild: Demon Dawg Knights Profession: E/Me	Well IMO, I like having to search and cap skills to unlock them. For me it was part of the games intent when it first came out. Buying the skill packs so your heros already are uber takes something away from the whole learning mechanic. Its a challenge when starting out how to make builds and survive, and helps you learn what the skills really do and dont do.

Feb 22, 2009, 11:54 AM // 11:54	#7
LR_Malbec Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Jul 2007 Guild: Legio Romana Profession: D/	I thought they were a great idea, especially as I don't have time to be a "hard-core" PvE player, work and RL simply get in the way of being able to cap every single skill (not just elites). Having fully skilled (and runed !!) up heroes really helps the casual PvE player like me, who indeed have more money than time.... On top of that I'm still working towards my Skillhunter title, so that part of the game is still relevant.

Feb 22, 2009, 01:19 PM // 13:19	#8
Hollygen Core Guru Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: UK Guild: Blinkie Ponie Armie [bpa] Profession: R/	The skill packs are good if you're planning on doing PVP but haven't progressed far on the PVE side on that account; for example if you have a second account, or just added a chapter They're useful if you're starting out in PVE and want a boost to your heroes. They're not much use if you've been playing for 3 years + and buying skills regularly across all chapters for multiple professions

Feb 22, 2009, 02:39 PM // 14:39	#10
ac1inferno Desert Nomad Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Boston Guild: We D Shot Your Stances [GODS] Profession: A/W	Just going through the game unlocked most things for me all ready so I see it as a waste to buy it. Maybe if I'm really lazy, I would.

Feb 22, 2009, 02:52 PM // 14:52	#11
lewis91 Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Wales Guild: Order of the Azurelight[OA] Profession: E/	I think theyre totally worth it...C'mon heroes having all the skills = awesomeness. going to pvp, with a pvp char, and having every skill at your disposal = awesome... I really need this, i have like no skills unlocked for my PVP sin, which limits the amount of builds i can use, and i don't wanna waste balth faction or in-game gold on them.

Feb 22, 2009, 07:16 PM // 19:16	#12
enter_the_zone Jungle Guide Join Date: Nov 2007 Profession: R/	They're more or less essential for PVP, especially on 2nd and 3rd accounts. As already said, it doesn't ruin PVE because you have to either still buy the skill for each char, or use a tome for each char. It also means you can use heroes, even at low levels, and not have them running a truly gimped build.

Feb 23, 2009, 09:10 PM // 21:10	#15
Jaded _Knight Academy Page Join Date: Nov 2008	If you purchase said skill packs, do you need to visit a trainer and spend skill points and money to learn them or just hit "k" and they're there? Does this include all elites as well?

Feb 24, 2009, 03:22 PM // 15:22	#18
imnotyourmother Desert Nomad Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: in a house Guild: The Knitters Guild Profession: W/R	Does this unlock the elite skills also? If that is the case then all you need is elite tomes and then you get the Skills hunter title? Do that for all of the toons and you get 4 titles? Is that not defeating the point of the skills.. you know H U N T E R part of the title? Seems bit sick that you can BUY the titles. wtb elite runes 7K each any prof will do (Party Seach)