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Skitz001 · May 23, 2008, 08:06 PM // 20:06

Hey all, thinking of getting Guild Wars next week, but I have a few questions on it:

1. Does Guild Wars feel more like an MMO or a RPG? I know it's a mixture of both, but like with World Of Warcraft, that's more of an MMO.

2. How big are the PvP areas?

3. After you've finished all of the quests, is there anything else to do? Is it like WoW where it's just as fun to hang around in the towns than to go out exploring?

4. Does it matter what order you install the different campaign packs?

5. I loved World Of Warcraft. Will I enjoy Guild Wars?

Thanks.

Thizzle · May 23, 2008, 08:09 PM // 20:09

1. It's much more of a RPG than MMO.

2. Alliance Battles are the biggest (12 vs. 12)

3. There is plenty of places to hang out and have a interesting conversation (grotto all chat) and there's the missions, elite areas, and PvP.

4. Doesn't matter at all.

5. If you don't like a majority of the game being instance then you may not like Guild Wars. It's got the adventure feel to it though.

I would get a trial and try it out for yourself. That's the best way to know.

Taisayacho · May 23, 2008, 08:15 PM // 20:15

1. Does Guild Wars feel more like an MMO or a RPG? I know it's a mixture of both, but like with World Of Warcraft, that's more of an MMO.

I would have to say more like an RPG, for example you don't get that frustrated MMO feeling of having someone kill whatever monster before you when you needed to kill it

2. How big are the PvP areas?

Biggest is AB at 12v12, but there is Random and Team Arenas at 4v4 and Guild vs Guild at 8v8.

3. After you've finished all of the quests, is there anything else to do? Is it like WoW where it's just as fun to hang around in the towns than to go out exploring?

There is a lot to do after finishing the story part. Elite areas like Fissure of Woe, Underworld, and Domain of Anguish, and of course tons of farming spots. People in guilds and towns are *usually* friendly.

4. Does it matter what order you install the different campaign packs?

No, not at all.

5. I loved World Of Warcraft. Will I enjoy Guild Wars?

I think they are very different games. Even in you don't find you like it at first because of the difference, give it a couple of days/weeks, and you'll start to like it.

Hope that helps mate, good luck in future.

rustyduktape · May 23, 2008, 08:43 PM // 20:43

i agree with everything said so far, but in order to play Eye Of The North, you need to have one of the other 3 campaigns (prophecies, factions, nightfall). hope you get it, its an amazing game :-)

Achmahim · May 23, 2008, 11:06 PM // 23:06

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Originally Posted by Skitz001

5. I loved World Of Warcraft. Will I enjoy Guild Wars?

Thanks.

I also played WoW and loved it......in fact it was part of my life ;-)
But.....Guildwars is a very different game....imho better....
My first impression with guildwars (Nightfall) was that in WoW you get things on a platter but in Guildwars things are a bit harder/better.
Now I am happy I left WoW to play Guildwars, there is so much to do and the world is so big (only have Factions to add to my account).
Guildwars is an old game and "old school" players are starting to get bored with the game but for new players it has a lot to offer. If you like it or not is very personal, me and my wife like it a lot but whatever other players tell you, you will have to play the game to find out if you like it.........
Anyways, whatever you decide....have fun ;-)

snaek · May 23, 2008, 11:31 PM // 23:31

wuts wit all teh ppl leavin wow to play gw? 0__o

1. rpg

2. gw's pvp is most similar to wow's arena pvp

3. on holidays, all ppl do is gather around the main towns with scripted npc events
on a daily basis...most talk is pretty random crap...especially in ra

4. no

5. i like gw cuz i hate mmo gameplay (with a few exceptions)
if that gives u an idea of gw's gameplay

obsidian ectoplasm · May 24, 2008, 02:00 AM // 02:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Taisayacho

1. Does Guild Wars feel more like an MMO or a RPG? I know it's a mixture of both, but like with World Of Warcraft, that's more of an MMO.

I would have to say more like an RPG, for example you don't get that frustrated MMO feeling of having someone kill whatever monster before you when you needed to kill it

2. How big are the PvP areas?

Biggest is AB at 12v12, but there is Random and Team Arenas at 4v4 and Guild vs Guild at 8v8.

3. After you've finished all of the quests, is there anything else to do? Is it like WoW where it's just as fun to hang around in the towns than to go out exploring?

There is a lot to do after finishing the story part. Elite areas like Fissure of Woe, Underworld, and Domain of Anguish, and of course tons of farming spots. People in guilds and towns are *usually* friendly.

4. Does it matter what order you install the different campaign packs?

No, not at all.

5. I loved World Of Warcraft. Will I enjoy Guild Wars?

I think they are very different games. Even in you don't find you like it at first because of the difference, give it a couple of days/weeks, and you'll start to like it.

Hope that helps mate, good luck in future.

This guy has good advice listen to him
also the last thing i would call this question is nobbie lol your actually smart and finding out knowledge about the game to see if you would like insted of buying haveing no idea whats its about then not liking it lol

May 23, 2008, 08:06 PM // 20:06	#1
Skitz001 Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: May 2008	Guild Wars n00b questions Hey all, thinking of getting Guild Wars next week, but I have a few questions on it: 1. Does Guild Wars feel more like an MMO or a RPG? I know it's a mixture of both, but like with World Of Warcraft, that's more of an MMO. 2. How big are the PvP areas? 3. After you've finished all of the quests, is there anything else to do? Is it like WoW where it's just as fun to hang around in the towns than to go out exploring? 4. Does it matter what order you install the different campaign packs? 5. I loved World Of Warcraft. Will I enjoy Guild Wars? Thanks.

May 23, 2008, 08:09 PM // 20:09	#2
Thizzle Banned Join Date: Apr 2008	1. It's much more of a RPG than MMO. 2. Alliance Battles are the biggest (12 vs. 12) 3. There is plenty of places to hang out and have a interesting conversation (grotto all chat) and there's the missions, elite areas, and PvP. 4. Doesn't matter at all. 5. If you don't like a majority of the game being instance then you may not like Guild Wars. It's got the adventure feel to it though. I would get a trial and try it out for yourself. That's the best way to know.

May 23, 2008, 08:15 PM // 20:15	#3
Taisayacho Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: England (GMT) Guild: The Imperial Guards of Istan [TIGI] Profession: R/	1. Does Guild Wars feel more like an MMO or a RPG? I know it's a mixture of both, but like with World Of Warcraft, that's more of an MMO. I would have to say more like an RPG, for example you don't get that frustrated MMO feeling of having someone kill whatever monster before you when you needed to kill it 2. How big are the PvP areas? Biggest is AB at 12v12, but there is Random and Team Arenas at 4v4 and Guild vs Guild at 8v8. 3. After you've finished all of the quests, is there anything else to do? Is it like WoW where it's just as fun to hang around in the towns than to go out exploring? There is a lot to do after finishing the story part. Elite areas like Fissure of Woe, Underworld, and Domain of Anguish, and of course tons of farming spots. People in guilds and towns are usually friendly. 4. Does it matter what order you install the different campaign packs? No, not at all. 5. I loved World Of Warcraft. Will I enjoy Guild Wars? I think they are very different games. Even in you don't find you like it at first because of the difference, give it a couple of days/weeks, and you'll start to like it. Hope that helps mate, good luck in future.

May 23, 2008, 08:43 PM // 20:43	#4
rustyduktape Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: massachusetts Profession: R/Mo	i agree with everything said so far, but in order to play Eye Of The North, you need to have one of the other 3 campaigns (prophecies, factions, nightfall). hope you get it, its an amazing game :-)

May 23, 2008, 11:31 PM // 23:31	#6
snaek Forge Runner Join Date: Mar 2006 Profession: N/	wuts wit all teh ppl leavin wow to play gw? 0__o 1. rpg 2. gw's pvp is most similar to wow's arena pvp 3. on holidays, all ppl do is gather around the main towns with scripted npc events on a daily basis...most talk is pretty random crap...especially in ra 4. no 5. i like gw cuz i hate mmo gameplay (with a few exceptions) if that gives u an idea of gw's gameplay