Skill packages vs Nightfalls - Guild Wars Forums

Mchempstein · Sep 29, 2008, 01:09 AM // 01:09

I read the thread for new players on a budget, but my question is a little different. I'm a typical college kid so even saving a few bucks is cool.

I own Factions and was looking to get Nightfall but $40 was surprising. Then I came across the Factions skill package for $10, which unlocks 300+ skills.

My question tho... is Nightfall really that good? 300 skills on a single campaign would give me a competitive edge in some areas. Is there really enough improvement to warrant the extra 30 bucks?

dilan155 · Sep 29, 2008, 01:17 AM // 01:17

yes, by gods yes. yes with 300+ skills you will get a good edge but against most people who have all three campaigns AND they have all the skills unlocked. on top of that it unlocks a whole campaign, which you dont have to do all at once. and you get heros, yes for 40 its worth it.

Better to burn out · Sep 29, 2008, 01:48 AM // 01:48

omg no do not get the skills, skill packs are useless cuz u can easily get those skills in game

Neo Nugget · Sep 29, 2008, 01:51 AM // 01:51

I bought a few skill packs when they were on sale a while back, and I think it was worth it. The skills for your heroes and your PVP characters at your disposal without buying the skill or unlocking it with faction was nice.

Senrath · Sep 29, 2008, 02:16 AM // 02:16

First off, unless you really can't wait for a delivery to come, don't spend $40 on Nightfall through the ingame store. Newegg, for instance, has it for $20 (plus a little for shipping), and you can probably even find some other place that'll sell it for less.

And I'd go Nightfall over the Skill Unlocks. You can always unlock the skills manually, but you can't do the same for Nightfall.

Luminarus · Sep 29, 2008, 06:07 AM // 06:07

Buying the skill unlock pack will unlock ur skills, yes. However, it will unlock the skills YOU ALREADY HAVE ACCESS TO. SInce u have factions, it shouldnt be too hard to unlock the factions skills.

Yes, 300+ skills is good. However, if ur on a budget, better to save ur money and unlock the skills as you need them. If you worked out how many of the 300 skills you will actually use, ull realise its not worth the money.

Imo about 1/10 skills is used effectively in the game, with the other 9 being gimmicks and retarded.

r3ality · Sep 29, 2008, 07:57 AM // 07:57

You probably want to get nightfall somewhere cheaper. Considering they're now selling the "Guild Wars Trilogy" for a little under $50. I'm kinda debating on getting nightfall to, but not sure if im gonna get to serious with guild wars, but for $20 bucks from newegg you get 2 char slots, paragon/dervish, and I'm always finding the good builds have nightfall skills.

Mchempstein · Sep 29, 2008, 01:59 PM // 13:59

From the looks of it, Newegg has a free shipping promotion for Nightfall right now. Woot.

Thanks for the help, guys.

Sep 29, 2008, 01:09 AM // 01:09	#1
Mchempstein Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Sep 2008 Profession: N/Me	Skill packages vs Nightfalls I read the thread for new players on a budget, but my question is a little different. I'm a typical college kid so even saving a few bucks is cool. I own Factions and was looking to get Nightfall but $40 was surprising. Then I came across the Factions skill package for $10, which unlocks 300+ skills. My question tho... is Nightfall really that good? 300 skills on a single campaign would give me a competitive edge in some areas. Is there really enough improvement to warrant the extra 30 bucks?

Sep 29, 2008, 01:51 AM // 01:51	#4
Neo Nugget Site Contributor Join Date: Jan 2006 Profession: R/	I bought a few skill packs when they were on sale a while back, and I think it was worth it. The skills for your heroes and your PVP characters at your disposal without buying the skill or unlocking it with faction was nice. __________________ "Even if the morrow is barren of promises, nothing shall forestall my return."

Sep 29, 2008, 01:17 AM // 01:17	#2
dilan155 Desert Nomad Join Date: May 2007 Location: living room Profession: N/	yes, by gods yes. yes with 300+ skills you will get a good edge but against most people who have all three campaigns AND they have all the skills unlocked. on top of that it unlocks a whole campaign, which you dont have to do all at once. and you get heros, yes for 40 its worth it.

Sep 29, 2008, 01:48 AM // 01:48	#3
Better to burn out Academy Page Join Date: Apr 2008 Guild: Legion of Blood shadows Profession: Rt/	omg no do not get the skills, skill packs are useless cuz u can easily get those skills in game

Sep 29, 2008, 02:16 AM // 02:16	#5
Senrath Krytan Explorer Join Date: May 2006 Location: Halfway between here and there Guild: Advanced Technology [CCCP]	First off, unless you really can't wait for a delivery to come, don't spend $40 on Nightfall through the ingame store. Newegg, for instance, has it for $20 (plus a little for shipping), and you can probably even find some other place that'll sell it for less. And I'd go Nightfall over the Skill Unlocks. You can always unlock the skills manually, but you can't do the same for Nightfall.

Sep 29, 2008, 06:07 AM // 06:07	#6
Luminarus Furnace Stoker Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Guild: Haze of Light [pure] Profession: R/	Buying the skill unlock pack will unlock ur skills, yes. However, it will unlock the skills YOU ALREADY HAVE ACCESS TO. SInce u have factions, it shouldnt be too hard to unlock the factions skills. Yes, 300+ skills is good. However, if ur on a budget, better to save ur money and unlock the skills as you need them. If you worked out how many of the 300 skills you will actually use, ull realise its not worth the money. Imo about 1/10 skills is used effectively in the game, with the other 9 being gimmicks and retarded.

Sep 29, 2008, 07:57 AM // 07:57	#7
r3ality Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Aug 2008	You probably want to get nightfall somewhere cheaper. Considering they're now selling the "Guild Wars Trilogy" for a little under $50. I'm kinda debating on getting nightfall to, but not sure if im gonna get to serious with guild wars, but for $20 bucks from newegg you get 2 char slots, paragon/dervish, and I'm always finding the good builds have nightfall skills.

Sep 29, 2008, 01:59 PM // 13:59	#8
Mchempstein Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Sep 2008 Profession: N/Me	From the looks of it, Newegg has a free shipping promotion for Nightfall right now. Woot. Thanks for the help, guys.