Looking for Partner - Guild Wars Forums

Roachz · Dec 01, 2008, 12:44 PM // 12:44

Hi,

I recently bought the game (Complete collection

) but i have no idea what todo or how todo it.

Now i was looking for another newbie player (or experienced) who wanna explore or teach me the ways of the Guild Wars. im more of a PVP oriented player but love to PVE also, so either 1 is fine.

Are there any newbie guilds out there who teaches you the ropes ?

my gaming experience : Ultima-Online, been playing for 7/8 years so its time for something new

.

*Darcy* · Dec 01, 2008, 12:53 PM // 12:53

You can post in the Guilds section of the forum for "Looking for a guild" and read the posts in the "looking for members" subforum.

There is also teamlove.us which is dedicated to teaching PvP to keep it alive.
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As for playing the game, you can check out the wikis for detailed info. We have two at

http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Main_Page (available in-game via F10 or help on menu)

http://guildwars.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page
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For info on playing any certain profession, check the stickied guides in the Campfire section subforums.

wargamerjack · Dec 01, 2008, 01:25 PM // 13:25

Hi , I am new too , just got the game few days back

I suggest the following

1.Play the game a bit ...get to know the basic and do some quests

2.Look for a guild and get to know your guild members

3.Read those wiki , it really helps a lot ...

Finally take your time and enjoy yourself , there is no monthly fees in this game , so no rush ...

My in game name is Jack Lau and hope to play with you sometimes

Cheers

Roachz · Dec 01, 2008, 02:01 PM // 14:01

thanks for the responses, i guess ill do some PVE first and explore than join the guild and find my way into the pvp

1 more question tough,

wahts the difference between PVE and PVP ? will i be able to transfer equipment from my PVE to PVP char ? Are they in the same world ?

Thanks

Pleikki · Dec 01, 2008, 02:11 PM // 14:11

So, with PvE char you can do both PvP and PvE but with PvP you can only PvP, and you can transfer weapons from PvE to PvP but all armors are customized so cannot be used with other char

Roachz · Dec 01, 2008, 02:34 PM // 14:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pleikki

So, with PvE char you can do both PvP and PvE but with PvP you can only PvP, and you can transfer weapons from PvE to PvP but all armors are customized so cannot be used with other char

Aah oke, so i guess PVE is the best option (since you can unlock skills etc wich a pvper cant).. Thanks

Stupid Shizno · Dec 01, 2008, 02:43 PM // 14:43

a pvp char can unlock skills via faction rewards. so that statement would be incorrect.

it is suggested the best method is to play through pve and unlock a majority if the skills of the profession you like the most. then you can either do casual pvp with the guild your in if they want to do that or break off from your guild and try some pvp

KoleAurow 23 · Dec 01, 2008, 04:59 PM // 16:59

My honest opinion in making your gaming experience best for this game: If you are a newbie, learn the game with a newbie. I taught my friend how to play when he was a newb, but HONESLTY, theres nothing like learning how to do things by yourself, or learning it WITH someone else.

Its kind of hard to explain, but for most of the basics and what not, learn with a newbie. When you and your new buddy are stuck, then look for some more help. You will understand at first what it takes to get platinum, and then what it takes to get MORE platinum. And you really learn how to do different things to accomplish NEW things...

Again hard to explain - But do it with another newbie! lol

psion · Dec 01, 2008, 06:10 PM // 18:10

Well, try not to get a run to any place on your first character, even if its a run for max armor. take your time, explore from outpost to outpost, learn the map, look out for the next armor collector, and enjoy the game. Rushing through the game doesn't make you any better then you are when you first started it.

Roachz · Dec 01, 2008, 06:51 PM // 18:51

@koleAurow, hehe yeah, doing it now on my own

hope to find somebody who will join me on my ventures

altough id prolly rush next week cause i do wanna pvp before GW2 comes out

haha

edit :

btw, im making an warrior/monk, list most of the newbies do, guess its the best class to start with :P Playing prophecies

Leona · Dec 01, 2008, 11:07 PM // 23:07

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Originally Posted by Roachz

btw, im making an warrior/monk, list most of the newbies do, guess its the best class to start with :P Playing prophecies

Good choice, in my opinion; Proph is the slowest of the games, and easily the most gratifying for accomplishing things. You'll be PvP ready slower if you play solely one character, but with some experience under your belt, that's not a bad thing. Remember, don't worry too much about your skills and build-- though asking for advice and help from friends, teammates and guildies is always a good idea. Just go for the skills you think have the best synergy with each other and your weapons, preferences, and attributes.

Oh, and bring a rez. :P

Roachz · Dec 02, 2008, 08:55 AM // 08:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leona

Good choice, in my opinion; Proph is the slowest of the games, and easily the most gratifying for accomplishing things. You'll be PvP ready slower if you play solely one character, but with some experience under your belt, that's not a bad thing. Remember, don't worry too much about your skills and build-- though asking for advice and help from friends, teammates and guildies is always a good idea. Just go for the skills you think have the best synergy with each other and your weapons, preferences, and attributes.

Oh, and bring a rez. :P

yeah, well, this is just my newbie explore i dont know what im doing char i guess

altough im kinda scared to add my attributes and skills, specially i have no idea what weapon to choise for warrior... i got a good hammer now, but what if i find a good sword xD

Darth Durgason · Dec 02, 2008, 11:22 AM // 11:22

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Originally Posted by Roachz

yeah, well, this is just my newbie explore i dont know what im doing char i guess

altough im kinda scared to add my attributes and skills, specially i have no idea what weapon to choise for warrior... i got a good hammer now, but what if i find a good sword xD

when in a town you can always change your skills and attribute points. Press K in a town and the skills and attribute window will apear where you can change them around.

Back in my newb days i was also afraid of taking a second profession, so delayed that a lot. Its good to know second profession is not permanent and can be switched later in the game.

assassin shaun · Dec 02, 2008, 11:32 AM // 11:32

just play the game for a bit and get to know the game then when u know it a bit join a guild and get a bit of advice from more experienced players.

my ign is Soldier Of Rurik

if u need any help just pm me ingame and if im not busy ill see what i can do

Roachz · Dec 02, 2008, 12:24 PM // 12:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darth Durgason

when in a town you can always change your skills and attribute points. Press K in a town and the skills and attribute window will apear where you can change them around.

Back in my newb days i was also afraid of taking a second profession, so delayed that a lot. Its good to know second profession is not permanent and can be switched later in the game.

aah oke, i did not know that

guess its time for some experimenting then hehe

btw, thanks for all the enthousiastic reply's

Neo Atomisk · Dec 02, 2008, 01:55 PM // 13:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by KoleAurow 23

My honest opinion in making your gaming experience best for this game: If you are a newbie, learn the game with a newbie. I taught my friend how to play when he was a newb, but HONESLTY, theres nothing like learning how to do things by yourself, or learning it WITH someone else.

Its kind of hard to explain, but for most of the basics and what not, learn with a newbie. When you and your new buddy are stuck, then look for some more help. You will understand at first what it takes to get platinum, and then what it takes to get MORE platinum. And you really learn how to do different things to accomplish NEW things...

Again hard to explain - But do it with another newbie! lol

I agree with that statement. Having a level 20 in your party when you do the Ascalon~Shiverpeaks quests kinda ruins the experience. Great Northern Wall is actually a semi-challenging mission with all lvl 3s

illidan009 · Dec 03, 2008, 02:41 AM // 02:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by KoleAurow 23

My honest opinion in making your gaming experience best for this game: If you are a newbie, learn the game with a newbie. I taught my friend how to play when he was a newb, but HONESLTY, theres nothing like learning how to do things by yourself, or learning it WITH someone else.

Its kind of hard to explain, but for most of the basics and what not, learn with a newbie. When you and your new buddy are stuck, then look for some more help. You will understand at first what it takes to get platinum, and then what it takes to get MORE platinum. And you really learn how to do different things to accomplish NEW things...

Again hard to explain - But do it with another newbie! lol

I strongly agree. When I first started in February 06, my friend who had the game for about a month led me through a bit and gave me a few hundred so I can get armor *lol me fail*. I found it a lot more satisfying to learn and sometimes explore with him than with another friend who was already close to beating the game...I dk why but playing with newbie will be best IMO!

Roachz · Dec 03, 2008, 07:49 AM // 07:49

its official, im addicted

Im now after the fall of the walls (2 years later), i did all the quests off the original location

lvl 6 so far

pretty hard to lvl compared to other games :P

Fighting with a group is awesome ! their NPC's but thats oke, its still wicked

Konig Des Todes · Dec 03, 2008, 05:24 PM // 17:24

Prophecies has the slowest leveling of all the Guild Wars games, but imo is most steady pace. You can easily get to lvl 20 (which is max) before half way if you do all the quests and get the bonuses in the missions.

Glad someone likes the henchmen (when you get farther along, or get Nightfall or Eye of the North, you won't like henchmen I bet).

Have fun hunting Charr and going through the game! *AVOID SPOILERS! The storyline is actually good despite what some people say. They just can't handle dramatic irony.*

dilan155 · Dec 04, 2008, 01:11 AM // 01:11

i agree, dont rush, if you rush all your gonna be left with is a character that has finished the campaign and then you wont have much left to do, specially if you only have proph as a lot of the easier titles are in NF/Faction and EotN. take your time and if you need help either look in the wiki or post your question here. if you need any help my IGN is touched by balthzar and ill try to help you with anything if im not busy.

Dec 01, 2008, 12:44 PM // 12:44	#1
Roachz Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Dec 2008	Looking for Partner Hi, I recently bought the game (Complete collection ) but i have no idea what todo or how todo it. Now i was looking for another newbie player (or experienced) who wanna explore or teach me the ways of the Guild Wars. im more of a PVP oriented player but love to PVE also, so either 1 is fine. Are there any newbie guilds out there who teaches you the ropes ? my gaming experience : Ultima-Online, been playing for 7/8 years so its time for something new .

Dec 01, 2008, 12:53 PM // 12:53	#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	You can post in the Guilds section of the forum for "Looking for a guild" and read the posts in the "looking for members" subforum. There is also teamlove.us which is dedicated to teaching PvP to keep it alive. ------------- As for playing the game, you can check out the wikis for detailed info. We have two at http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Main_Page (available in-game via F10 or help on menu) http://guildwars.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page ----------------- For info on playing any certain profession, check the stickied guides in the Campfire section subforums. __________________ That's me, the old stick-in-the-mud non-fun moderator. (and non-understanding, also)

Dec 01, 2008, 06:51 PM // 18:51	#10
Roachz Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Dec 2008	@koleAurow, hehe yeah, doing it now on my own hope to find somebody who will join me on my ventures altough id prolly rush next week cause i do wanna pvp before GW2 comes out haha edit : btw, im making an warrior/monk, list most of the newbies do, guess its the best class to start with :P Playing prophecies Last edited by Roachz; Dec 01, 2008 at 06:54 PM // 18:54..

Dec 01, 2008, 01:25 PM // 13:25	#3
wargamerjack Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Kuala lumpur , Malaysia Guild: Clan of Eldars Profession: W/Mo	Hi , I am new too , just got the game few days back I suggest the following 1.Play the game a bit ...get to know the basic and do some quests 2.Look for a guild and get to know your guild members 3.Read those wiki , it really helps a lot ... Finally take your time and enjoy yourself , there is no monthly fees in this game , so no rush ... My in game name is Jack Lau and hope to play with you sometimes Cheers

Dec 01, 2008, 02:01 PM // 14:01	#4
Roachz Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Dec 2008	thanks for the responses, i guess ill do some PVE first and explore than join the guild and find my way into the pvp 1 more question tough, wahts the difference between PVE and PVP ? will i be able to transfer equipment from my PVE to PVP char ? Are they in the same world ? Thanks

Dec 01, 2008, 02:11 PM // 14:11	#5
Pleikki WTB q8 15^50 Weapons! Join Date: Nov 2006 Guild: ???oo ???ugs ???lan [?????????]	So, with PvE char you can do both PvP and PvE but with PvP you can only PvP, and you can transfer weapons from PvE to PvP but all armors are customized so cannot be used with other char

Dec 01, 2008, 02:43 PM // 14:43	#7
Stupid Shizno Banned Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Madison, Wisconsin, USA Guild: [eF] Profession: Mo/	a pvp char can unlock skills via faction rewards. so that statement would be incorrect. it is suggested the best method is to play through pve and unlock a majority if the skills of the profession you like the most. then you can either do casual pvp with the guild your in if they want to do that or break off from your guild and try some pvp

Dec 01, 2008, 04:59 PM // 16:59	#8
KoleAurow 23 Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: May 2008 Profession: R/	My honest opinion in making your gaming experience best for this game: If you are a newbie, learn the game with a newbie. I taught my friend how to play when he was a newb, but HONESLTY, theres nothing like learning how to do things by yourself, or learning it WITH someone else. Its kind of hard to explain, but for most of the basics and what not, learn with a newbie. When you and your new buddy are stuck, then look for some more help. You will understand at first what it takes to get platinum, and then what it takes to get MORE platinum. And you really learn how to do different things to accomplish NEW things... Again hard to explain - But do it with another newbie! lol

Dec 01, 2008, 06:10 PM // 18:10	#9
psion Krytan Explorer Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Singapore Profession: W/	Well, try not to get a run to any place on your first character, even if its a run for max armor. take your time, explore from outpost to outpost, learn the map, look out for the next armor collector, and enjoy the game. Rushing through the game doesn't make you any better then you are when you first started it.

Dec 02, 2008, 11:32 AM // 11:32	#14
assassin shaun Academy Page Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: England Guild: black wolf pirates [awoo] Profession: A/	just play the game for a bit and get to know the game then when u know it a bit join a guild and get a bit of advice from more experienced players. my ign is Soldier Of Rurik if u need any help just pm me ingame and if im not busy ill see what i can do

Dec 03, 2008, 07:49 AM // 07:49	#18
Roachz Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Dec 2008	its official, im addicted Im now after the fall of the walls (2 years later), i did all the quests off the original location lvl 6 so far pretty hard to lvl compared to other games :P Fighting with a group is awesome ! their NPC's but thats oke, its still wicked

Dec 03, 2008, 05:24 PM // 17:24	#19
Konig Des Todes Ooo, pretty flower Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Citadel of the Decayed Guild: The Archivists' Sanctum [Lore] Profession: N/	Prophecies has the slowest leveling of all the Guild Wars games, but imo is most steady pace. You can easily get to lvl 20 (which is max) before half way if you do all the quests and get the bonuses in the missions. Glad someone likes the henchmen (when you get farther along, or get Nightfall or Eye of the North, you won't like henchmen I bet). Have fun hunting Charr and going through the game! AVOID SPOILERS! The storyline is actually good despite what some people say. They just can't handle dramatic irony.

Dec 04, 2008, 01:11 AM // 01:11	#20
dilan155 Desert Nomad Join Date: May 2007 Location: living room Profession: N/	i agree, dont rush, if you rush all your gonna be left with is a character that has finished the campaign and then you wont have much left to do, specially if you only have proph as a lot of the easier titles are in NF/Faction and EotN. take your time and if you need help either look in the wiki or post your question here. if you need any help my IGN is touched by balthzar and ill try to help you with anything if im not busy.