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ALF71BE · May 06, 2008, 04:33 PM // 16:33

Ranger is good starting class, and really can be a must one on high end zones. Besides, they have more versatility than most other classes (necros and monks also have lots of versatility), they're not primary targets for the enemy AI, so I'd say is a very good profession. As an starting one, be sure not to get confused in the very begginning with the secondary professions. Your build must have a purpose; interrupt, spreading conditions, damage dealing, at any case use your secondary must enforce this, or don't be there at all.

As said before, warriors and elementalists are straightforward, and may require less learning and practice than being a good ranger. Later in the game, no matter what you decide to be, you'll need to learn advanced tactics of how each profession works. Also, be aware that many ranger builds don't factor damage dealing, so if you actually want to feel you're doing something in the battle, then go Ele or Warrior. If you have Nightfall, I'll go Paragon instead of Warrior though.

Good luck

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Bront · May 07, 2008, 12:53 AM // 00:53

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Originally Posted by CagedinSanity

/disagree, at least with Nightfall. Dervish wouldn't be bad to start with, they're essentially warriors with enchantments for their blood.

Positioning to get a Scythe to hit multiple targets, and managing energy, enchantment effects starting and ending, can be confusing.

Not to say someone can't do it, but the are not as simple for a starter as a warrior.

Now, if you're familiar with fantasy and MMO concepts, then that's a different animal.

Jam Jar · May 07, 2008, 07:52 AM // 07:52

Bumping~ but...

Maybe you should try out PvP Only first. You're not losing anything, in fact you're probably gaining. If you only have one campaign, you might not be able to PvP at its fullest potential, but it definately gets you the idea of what each class does and how hard it is to use it. You can also unlock skills that can be further bought ingame. No missing storyline either.

Kyomi Tachibana · May 07, 2008, 08:04 AM // 08:04

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Originally Posted by Jam Jar

Bumping~ but...

Maybe you should try out PvP Only first. You're not losing anything, in fact you're probably gaining. If you only have one campaign, you might not be able to PvP at its fullest potential, but it definately gets you the idea of what each class does and how hard it is to use it. You can also unlock skills that can be further bought ingame. No missing storyline either.

Suggesting that someone try out PvP just starting is just asking them to never come back to GW again, due to the many insults he's bound to get using builds he thinks are good having no PvP experience.

Start with PvE, learn the game basics, and love the game of course, then start PvP once you have skills/equipment unlocked.

Highlander Of Alba · May 07, 2008, 09:10 AM // 09:10

The Ranger or Elementist are are good way to start out as was said previously

If its Proficies thee familarise yourself in the pre-searing stage then go to post when you are around level 8

I still have my very first char and yes he was a ranger

Play the storyline and you will find you will startto imerse yourself in gameplay

Dont be put of by trying to level fast..that can come later when you are more into it

Wish you the best of luck ,enjoy the game

Play what char you want to play then you will appreciate it more so

CagedinSanity · May 07, 2008, 01:26 PM // 13:26

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Originally Posted by Bront

Positioning to get a Scythe to hit multiple targets, and managing energy, enchantment effects starting and ending, can be confusing.

Not to say someone can't do it, but the are not as simple for a starter as a warrior.

Now, if you're familiar with fantasy and MMO concepts, then that's a different animal.

I guess that's fair. Enchantments to me aren't difficult. When it beings to run out, just click the button?

khaderach19 · May 07, 2008, 03:10 PM // 15:10

tips:

you can also click the observe button "B" to see some high-end pvp action.

I might look scary but shadow a person in battle. look at their skills and see how/what/why they are doing such actions.

Mimicry is often the best form of learning.

chfanfiction · May 08, 2008, 02:14 PM // 14:14

My first class was a Ranger, for reasons everyone said beafore.

If you do have Factions, here is my advice. Do the storyline until you get to the Iron Mines of Moladune mission. Take a Signet of Capture and cap Barrage from Markis. Then travel to the Great Temple of Balthazar and change your second prof. to Ritualist. Now go to KC and find Michiko. See the splinter weapon skill? use it with Barrage and about 9 of wwhatever attribute it is.

You are now an arrow-spamming, mob-eating, killing machine. Have fun!

payne · May 08, 2008, 02:19 PM // 14:19

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Originally Posted by Wheaties

Well I just ordered the game online and was wondering which character type was the easiest to start with, I am thinking about being a Ranger but from the guides I have read they are complicated.

If anyone has any info or help to choosing a character please post it on here, also tips for playing would be great, thanks.

seriously were did you read rangers as complicated? there author of such thread should be shot...plz plz plz post were u got that info thanks...

and welcome

Kaleban · May 08, 2008, 04:30 PM // 16:30

Although I don't have one now, my first character was a monk.

The rationale? Well, before I knew about all the awesome solo farming and team farming monks are good for, I figured these benefits:

Learn about all the game mechanics, such as hexes, enchantments, counters to both, aggro, etc.

Every party needs a healer, so I'd be in high demand.

That being said, the monk is a good class. You'll likely be the last to die, and people ALWAYS want a monk (not true with other classes). It will teach you a lot about the game, and how things work, especially aggro priority from both AI and humans.

My primary is an Assassin, so I'm kind of the antithesis of the monk atm lol. I would say in the end, play what you want, eventually you will learn everything you need, but the monk is a versatile character for both PvE and PvP in a variety of situations and roles.

May 06, 2008, 04:33 PM // 16:33	#21
ALF71BE Jungle Guide Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: In your fridge, stealing your pickles. for mah subway Profession: R/	Ranger is good starting class, and really can be a must one on high end zones. Besides, they have more versatility than most other classes (necros and monks also have lots of versatility), they're not primary targets for the enemy AI, so I'd say is a very good profession. As an starting one, be sure not to get confused in the very begginning with the secondary professions. Your build must have a purpose; interrupt, spreading conditions, damage dealing, at any case use your secondary must enforce this, or don't be there at all. As said before, warriors and elementalists are straightforward, and may require less learning and practice than being a good ranger. Later in the game, no matter what you decide to be, you'll need to learn advanced tactics of how each profession works. Also, be aware that many ranger builds don't factor damage dealing, so if you actually want to feel you're doing something in the battle, then go Ele or Warrior. If you have Nightfall, I'll go Paragon instead of Warrior though. Good luck .

May 07, 2008, 07:52 AM // 07:52	#23
Jam Jar Krytan Explorer Join Date: Apr 2007 Guild: [Disc] Profession: W/	Bumping~ but... Maybe you should try out PvP Only first. You're not losing anything, in fact you're probably gaining. If you only have one campaign, you might not be able to PvP at its fullest potential, but it definately gets you the idea of what each class does and how hard it is to use it. You can also unlock skills that can be further bought ingame. No missing storyline either.

May 07, 2008, 09:10 AM // 09:10	#25
Highlander Of Alba Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jan 2007 Guild: Real Rogue Clan Profession: Rt/Mo	The Ranger or Elementist are are good way to start out as was said previously If its Proficies thee familarise yourself in the pre-searing stage then go to post when you are around level 8 I still have my very first char and yes he was a ranger Play the storyline and you will find you will startto imerse yourself in gameplay Dont be put of by trying to level fast..that can come later when you are more into it Wish you the best of luck ,enjoy the game Play what char you want to play then you will appreciate it more so

May 07, 2008, 03:10 PM // 15:10	#27
khaderach19 Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Sep 2007 Guild: Our Fun is you Dieing [fool]	tips: you can also click the observe button "B" to see some high-end pvp action. I might look scary but shadow a person in battle. look at their skills and see how/what/why they are doing such actions. Mimicry is often the best form of learning.

May 08, 2008, 02:14 PM // 14:14	#28
chfanfiction Academy Page Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gnawing at your soul Guild: Passionate Kiss of Elysium Profession: R/Rt	My first class was a Ranger, for reasons everyone said beafore. If you do have Factions, here is my advice. Do the storyline until you get to the Iron Mines of Moladune mission. Take a Signet of Capture and cap Barrage from Markis. Then travel to the Great Temple of Balthazar and change your second prof. to Ritualist. Now go to KC and find Michiko. See the splinter weapon skill? use it with Barrage and about 9 of wwhatever attribute it is. You are now an arrow-spamming, mob-eating, killing machine. Have fun!

May 08, 2008, 04:30 PM // 16:30	#30
Kaleban Jungle Guide Join Date: May 2005 Location: Hot as hell Florida Guild: [Wckd] Profession: Me/	Although I don't have one now, my first character was a monk. The rationale? Well, before I knew about all the awesome solo farming and team farming monks are good for, I figured these benefits: Learn about all the game mechanics, such as hexes, enchantments, counters to both, aggro, etc. Every party needs a healer, so I'd be in high demand. That being said, the monk is a good class. You'll likely be the last to die, and people ALWAYS want a monk (not true with other classes). It will teach you a lot about the game, and how things work, especially aggro priority from both AI and humans. My primary is an Assassin, so I'm kind of the antithesis of the monk atm lol. I would say in the end, play what you want, eventually you will learn everything you need, but the monk is a versatile character for both PvE and PvP in a variety of situations and roles.