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b4n · Jan 25, 2009, 08:25 PM // 20:25

It has been 4-5 years sense I've last played Guildwars and now a wish to continue playing again. So I went to the store and bought the trilogy along with the EotN expansion pack. While I did quit after playing factions for some time, two new expansion packs have came out. Also, I gave my account to my brother so I am no longer in control of any level capped characters. So I really just wanted a few questions answered about how I should go about starting again:

What starting area should I start in?

Are monks still the main healing class?

What secondary classes are good for healers?

Has PvP changed much sense Factions?

There wasn't much PvE to speak of when I played, how has that changed and to what extent?

If anyone can answer any of these questions please don't hesitate to post with as much detail as possible. Thank you for your time. : )

Tha Axod · Jan 25, 2009, 08:38 PM // 20:38

guildwars excist for like 3years and 9 months
so i doubt you've stopped playing 4-5 years ago

i should start in nightfall, since you havent played that 1 yet
monk is still the main healing class, tho necros are also often used, except for pvp
2nd for healer depends on a lot of things, but u can change it at any given time, so there is no problem is you chose the wrong 1
i dont like pvp so i dont know if it changed, only that a lot of skills have been balanced (???)
PVE has changed big time, since the introduction of hard mode and vanquishes and a lot fo titles

thereby: wiki is your friend http://guildwars.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page

Winterclaw · Jan 25, 2009, 08:41 PM // 20:41

1. The one with the best look character for that class
2. For the most part, but going a healing/protection hybrid is the best option right now
3. Something with energy management. Like /el for GoLE
4. Yeah, there was power creep with NF and a bunch of nerfs and buffs. For example IWAY is dead.
5. There's less interaction with other plays now because of heroes.

b4n · Jan 25, 2009, 08:41 PM // 20:41

Ok thanks and I was kinda guessing on how long I've been playing because I was pretty young but I did beta test for the game.

b4n · Jan 25, 2009, 08:47 PM // 20:47

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Originally Posted by Winterclaw

1. The one with the best look character for that class
2. For the most part, but going a healing/protection hybrid is the best option right now
3. Something with energy management. Like /el for GoLE
4. Yeah, there was power creep with NF and a bunch of nerfs and buffs. For example IWAY is dead.
5. There's less interaction with other plays now because of heroes.

Some of these abreviations ring a bell but I really don't remeber too much about builds(IWAY had a warrior right : p) and skills and stuff like that.

b4n · Jan 25, 2009, 08:52 PM // 20:52

I think I installed EotN but when I began to create an new character, I was not able to choose EotN as a starting location. Is that normal?

Also, could someone briefly summarize the two new classes?

Apollo Smile · Jan 25, 2009, 09:04 PM // 21:04

Yeah, its normal. EOtN isn't a stand alone campaign like the other 3, its more like an expansion to Prophecies. You can send a character there from any of the 3 campaigns.
Paragons use spears and have 80 armor like warriors. They can use a ton of shouts to benefit the party. They are stronger in parties with a lot of people. Dervish use a scythe to attack which can hit multiple targets when they swing. The have less armor than warriors and paragons, but they have all kinds of enchantments to keep em alive.

Kerwyn Nasilan · Jan 25, 2009, 10:11 PM // 22:11

Your best option is to just start playing again like it was a new game, a lot of stuff has changed.

Super Igor · Jan 25, 2009, 10:17 PM // 22:17

Ok teh answers:

1) Fix your time, its been like two years max since factions not 4-5 yrs lol :P
2) Yes Monks are primary healing class kinda...there are N/Rt too but those are used with heroes just coz they cant cope with energy well and abusing sould reaping is fun.
3) PvP is fuked pretty much but still fun.
4) PvE is fun heroes ftw but theres no longer alot of pugging goin around coz of that very easy to get loads of titles but as a monk you will have a hard time getting in elite mission pugs dominated primerely by shadowform Assassins.
5) Paragons are extremely powerful in pve with their imbagon build which basically makes your party invulnerable in pvp...havent seen them for some time but they are used, Dervs are absolutely utterly useless in PvE but are abused in PvP for their Wounding Strike skill.

Thats it, have fun.

b4n · Jan 26, 2009, 01:37 AM // 01:37

Onc again, thanks for all the answers, you all have been a big help. I only have two more questions for you.

Are GvGs still a big part of the game?

What classes are in the most demand for PvP, PvE, and Overall?

Jan 25, 2009, 08:25 PM // 20:25	#1
b4n Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Jun 2006 Guild: Fluffy Pink Bunnys Profession: Mo/Me	Back after 4 years It has been 4-5 years sense I've last played Guildwars and now a wish to continue playing again. So I went to the store and bought the trilogy along with the EotN expansion pack. While I did quit after playing factions for some time, two new expansion packs have came out. Also, I gave my account to my brother so I am no longer in control of any level capped characters. So I really just wanted a few questions answered about how I should go about starting again: What starting area should I start in? Are monks still the main healing class? What secondary classes are good for healers? Has PvP changed much sense Factions? There wasn't much PvE to speak of when I played, how has that changed and to what extent? If anyone can answer any of these questions please don't hesitate to post with as much detail as possible. Thank you for your time. : )

Jan 25, 2009, 10:17 PM // 22:17	#9
Super Igor Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Guild: why should you kno? Oo Profession: A/W	Ok teh answers: 1) Fix your time, its been like two years max since factions not 4-5 yrs lol :P 2) Yes Monks are primary healing class kinda...there are N/Rt too but those are used with heroes just coz they cant cope with energy well and abusing sould reaping is fun. 3) PvP is fuked pretty much but still fun. 4) PvE is fun heroes ftw but theres no longer alot of pugging goin around coz of that very easy to get loads of titles but as a monk you will have a hard time getting in elite mission pugs dominated primerely by shadowform Assassins. 5) Paragons are extremely powerful in pve with their imbagon build which basically makes your party invulnerable in pvp...havent seen them for some time but they are used, Dervs are absolutely utterly useless in PvE but are abused in PvP for their Wounding Strike skill. Thats it, have fun. Last edited by Super Igor; Jan 25, 2009 at 10:23 PM // 22:23..

Jan 25, 2009, 08:38 PM // 20:38	#2
Tha Axod Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Nov 2006 Profession: E/Me	guildwars excist for like 3years and 9 months so i doubt you've stopped playing 4-5 years ago i should start in nightfall, since you havent played that 1 yet monk is still the main healing class, tho necros are also often used, except for pvp 2nd for healer depends on a lot of things, but u can change it at any given time, so there is no problem is you chose the wrong 1 i dont like pvp so i dont know if it changed, only that a lot of skills have been balanced (???) PVE has changed big time, since the introduction of hard mode and vanquishes and a lot fo titles thereby: wiki is your friend http://guildwars.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page

Jan 25, 2009, 08:41 PM // 20:41	#3
Winterclaw Wark!!! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Florida Profession: W/	1. The one with the best look character for that class 2. For the most part, but going a healing/protection hybrid is the best option right now 3. Something with energy management. Like /el for GoLE 4. Yeah, there was power creep with NF and a bunch of nerfs and buffs. For example IWAY is dead. 5. There's less interaction with other plays now because of heroes.

Jan 25, 2009, 08:52 PM // 20:52	#6
b4n Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Jun 2006 Guild: Fluffy Pink Bunnys Profession: Mo/Me	I think I installed EotN but when I began to create an new character, I was not able to choose EotN as a starting location. Is that normal? Also, could someone briefly summarize the two new classes?

Jan 25, 2009, 09:04 PM // 21:04	#7
Apollo Smile Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jan 2008 Guild: [LORE] Profession: E/Mo	Yeah, its normal. EOtN isn't a stand alone campaign like the other 3, its more like an expansion to Prophecies. You can send a character there from any of the 3 campaigns. Paragons use spears and have 80 armor like warriors. They can use a ton of shouts to benefit the party. They are stronger in parties with a lot of people. Dervish use a scythe to attack which can hit multiple targets when they swing. The have less armor than warriors and paragons, but they have all kinds of enchantments to keep em alive.

Jan 25, 2009, 10:11 PM // 22:11	#8
Kerwyn Nasilan Forge Runner Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: WHERE DO YOU THINK Profession: W/	Your best option is to just start playing again like it was a new game, a lot of stuff has changed.

Jan 26, 2009, 01:37 AM // 01:37	#10
b4n Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Jun 2006 Guild: Fluffy Pink Bunnys Profession: Mo/Me	Onc again, thanks for all the answers, you all have been a big help. I only have two more questions for you. Are GvGs still a big part of the game? What classes are in the most demand for PvP, PvE, and Overall?