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soligen · Sep 22, 2008, 12:25 AM // 00:25

Well I only have prophecies atm. Im more like a ranged type person but i also want like a profession that can accompany rangers well.

WhiteAsIce · Sep 22, 2008, 12:42 AM // 00:42

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Originally Posted by soligen

Well I only have prophecies atm. Im more like a ranged type person but i also want like a profession that can accompany rangers well.

I only have Prophecies too, and I started as a Ranger. I toughed it out until I reached Droknar's Forge following Ascension, and by then I could make some money with traps. Luckily, a basic trap build can be found in Prophecies.
As for secondary, I went with Monk, but really the only reason I use Monk is for Rebirth. I don't use a pet, so I rely only on bow attacks, and the only thing I can think of to assist in attacking would be Elementalist for Conjure spells, which you can't make much use of until later on when you obtain elemental bowstrings.

soligen · Sep 22, 2008, 01:06 AM // 01:06

i went ele =]
its pretty good, thanks!

Explosive69 · Sep 22, 2008, 01:26 AM // 01:26

I don't have a trial key yet but i'm doing some research so I can jump right in when i do. I'm thinking i'll try warrior or ranger as they sound fairly straightforward and I played WOW for a while and the two games seem to compare somewhat. In WOW i played a hunter to level 50 so i was wondering if a ranger is going to be similar to a hunter with the pet thing. And what is the best class to solo with? What is a class that is easily playable and doesn't require fast reactions? My computer is usually somewhat slow or laggy with these games so i would like a class that doesn't require perfect timing like a WOW rouge or warrior requires.
thanks a bunch =]

Sniper22 · Sep 22, 2008, 02:13 AM // 02:13

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Originally Posted by soligen

i went ele =]
its pretty good, thanks!

You really don't have to worry about your secondary profession now and you can change it later once you reach a certain point in the game. Elementalists dont really rely on their secondary too much and if they do its only to bring a skill or two. Since you said you chose mesmer for a secondary you should be fine too. You'll find this skill at some point "arcane echo" which is great to use with powerful skills with long recharges such as "meteor shower". Fire elementalists are usually better when it comes to pve.

Oh, and wiki is your friend. http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Main_Page

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Originally Posted by Explosive69

I don't have a trial key yet but i'm doing some research so I can jump right in when i do. I'm thinking i'll try warrior or ranger as they sound fairly straightforward and I played WOW for a while and the two games seem to compare somewhat. In WOW i played a hunter to level 50 so i was wondering if a ranger is going to be similar to a hunter with the pet thing. And what is the best class to solo with? What is a class that is easily playable and doesn't require fast reactions? My computer is usually somewhat slow or laggy with these games so i would like a class that doesn't require perfect timing like a WOW rouge or warrior requires.
thanks a bunch =]

Ok, well rangers can do several things. Of course they shoot arrows with a bow and they can have one pet. Rangers have several types of skills: bow attacks, pet attacks, stances (to run and block attacks), preparations (to buff your arrows), nature rituals (summons spirits that affects everyone within range - ex: there is one that changes all elemental dmg to cold dmg), and there is also traps that trigger when someone runs over it. Rangers may need fast reaction times in pve for interrupts though, but for the most part they are easy to play. Also, classes in this game are not meant to solo. After you leave the very beginning area, you will always be with a party, whether it is with people are henchmen/hero AI. There are sometimes where a class would solo for the sole purpose of farming.

Sep 22, 2008, 12:25 AM // 00:25	#21
soligen Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Sep 2008	Well I only have prophecies atm. Im more like a ranged type person but i also want like a profession that can accompany rangers well.

Sep 22, 2008, 01:06 AM // 01:06	#23
soligen Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Sep 2008	i went ele =] its pretty good, thanks!

Sep 22, 2008, 01:26 AM // 01:26	#24
Explosive69 Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Sep 2008	I don't have a trial key yet but i'm doing some research so I can jump right in when i do. I'm thinking i'll try warrior or ranger as they sound fairly straightforward and I played WOW for a while and the two games seem to compare somewhat. In WOW i played a hunter to level 50 so i was wondering if a ranger is going to be similar to a hunter with the pet thing. And what is the best class to solo with? What is a class that is easily playable and doesn't require fast reactions? My computer is usually somewhat slow or laggy with these games so i would like a class that doesn't require perfect timing like a WOW rouge or warrior requires. thanks a bunch =]