How long to finish EotN - Guild Wars Forums

Paul thy god · May 06, 2008, 08:38 AM // 08:38

Yeah i was wondering roughly how long it took to complete. This is mainly so i can unlock HM quickly so i can farm raptors (really want a caster ele sword and im too cheap to buy one, plus i hear the drops arnt half bad) so yeah any responses would be good

Thanks in advance

hippo942 · May 06, 2008, 08:44 AM // 08:44

about 12 hours non stop playing as theres alot of running to towns, but depends how good you are

Darkobra · May 06, 2008, 08:50 AM // 08:50

Without doing all the dungeons, 4 hours average.

Adja1005 · May 06, 2008, 09:03 AM // 09:03

Hmm assuming you already have cash and items to rune and kit out you're heroes then i'd say about 12+ hours of non stop play if you get a friend to tag along with you. However if you don't rune or kit out your heroes and end up H&H'ing it then probably a lot longer.

ogre_jd · May 06, 2008, 11:23 AM // 11:23

4 hours? Maybe to fill the Hero's Handbook with an experienced group after the character's already beaten the expansion once. Otherwise it's a lot longer - which is a good thing. Complete waste to get run through it just to farm.

Iuris · May 06, 2008, 12:09 PM // 12:09

The missions alone, with all areas unlocked and connecting quests done, take 4 hours. (OK, maybe someone else can do it somewhat faster, but that's how long it took me this weekend to fill up the book).

However, you will also need to do the connecting quests and fight/run to quest areas and town outposts.

Shortest I can think of:
-starter quest to get to EotN areas
-travel to the Eye outpost, travel to Gunnar's, travel from Gunnar's to Sifhalla (total 3 map travels)
(Tracking the Nornbear, Curse of the Nornbear mission - 1 short mission)
(Blood washed blood - 1 map travel, 1 short mission)
-travel to Olafstead (total 1 map travel and a bit)
(A gate too far - 1 mission)
-travel to Vloxen excavations, travel to Gadd's encampment (total 3 map travels, counding the dungeon connecting travel)
(Finding Gadd quest (needs some time, since it takes a while to clear out those dinosaurs)(Finding the bloodstone - 1 mission)
Travel to Rata sum, looking up Renk on the way (2 map travels, with dinosaurs)
(The elusive golemancer - 1 mission)
(GOLEM - 1 short mission)
Travel to Longeye's outpost (2 map travels from Gunnar's)
(Against the Charr - 1 mission)
Travel to Cathedral of Flames (1 map travel)
(A warband of brothers - 1 mission)
Preparatory quests for Assault on the stronghold (1 map travel)
(Assault on the stronghold - 1 mission)
Next, travel to Battledepths (1 map travel)
(Heart of the Shiverpeaks - 1 dungeon)
(Destruction depths - 1 dungeon)
(A time for heroes - 5 minutes)

In total, you will have to travel some 15 maps just to get to the areas. Runs may speed you up, but still...

ShoGunTheOne · May 06, 2008, 12:13 PM // 12:13

i've seen ppl finishing EotN on the first day of the sneak peek event, so i would agree with 12 hours

Thierry2 · May 06, 2008, 12:17 PM // 12:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShoGunTheOne

i've seen ppl finishing EotN on the first day of the sneak peek event, so i would agree with 12 hours

During the sneak peek event you could only play the norn part of the game..
Anyway i agree with 12 hours. May be less ..

Zidane Ortef · May 06, 2008, 12:30 PM // 12:30

your to cheap to send the whole 5-8k a Q9 is worth and if ur caster modding it u can find a Q13 for around 1-2k lol. If your that cheap then you have problems. and as for beating EotN. You can breeze thru all 3 games and this expansion in a few hours but why would u want to, you will miss all the little things that make the game fun. IMO just buy the sword and play thru EotN and enjoy it.

Elder III · May 06, 2008, 12:50 PM // 12:50

Yeah, spend a few measly platinum for the sword and play the game at a pace that allows you to enjoy and savor it.... otherwise you're wasting the money you spend to buy it (real life money that actually counts for something).

Paul thy god · May 06, 2008, 12:53 PM // 12:53

yeah i do enjoy playing the guild wars campaigns (exept factions that storyline was horrible) and the main reason i want to finish it is to get hardmode and see what all the fuss is all about with these dungeons and weapons ect. but yeah i love farming stuff, and i feel kinda incomplete when i see ' Great new necro farming - EotN requierd -.-" but yeah ill probly breeze through it but then do it again and do side quests titles ect. Also i love earning stuff for myself, i mean honestly do you remember your first perfect weapon drop? wasnt that one of the best things you've seen?

ShoGunTheOne · May 06, 2008, 02:12 PM // 14:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thierry2

During the sneak peek event you could only play the norn part of the game..
Anyway i agree with 12 hours. May be less ..

my guildie said he finished it....
dam that liar >.<

free_fall · May 06, 2008, 06:46 PM // 18:46

Took me about 2 weeks playing in a rather leisurely fashion, did all 3 of the main story branches.

MasterSasori · May 06, 2008, 07:11 PM // 19:11

10-14 hours if you go at a pretty fast pace.

May 06, 2008, 08:38 AM // 08:38	#1
Paul thy god Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jul 2007 Profession: N/Rt	How long to finish EotN Yeah i was wondering roughly how long it took to complete. This is mainly so i can unlock HM quickly so i can farm raptors (really want a caster ele sword and im too cheap to buy one, plus i hear the drops arnt half bad) so yeah any responses would be good Thanks in advance

May 06, 2008, 12:09 PM // 12:09	#6
Iuris Forge Runner Join Date: Nov 2006 Guild: Crazy ducks from the Forest Profession: W/	The missions alone, with all areas unlocked and connecting quests done, take 4 hours. (OK, maybe someone else can do it somewhat faster, but that's how long it took me this weekend to fill up the book). However, you will also need to do the connecting quests and fight/run to quest areas and town outposts. Shortest I can think of: -starter quest to get to EotN areas -travel to the Eye outpost, travel to Gunnar's, travel from Gunnar's to Sifhalla (total 3 map travels) (Tracking the Nornbear, Curse of the Nornbear mission - 1 short mission) (Blood washed blood - 1 map travel, 1 short mission) -travel to Olafstead (total 1 map travel and a bit) (A gate too far - 1 mission) -travel to Vloxen excavations, travel to Gadd's encampment (total 3 map travels, counding the dungeon connecting travel) (Finding Gadd quest (needs some time, since it takes a while to clear out those dinosaurs)(Finding the bloodstone - 1 mission) Travel to Rata sum, looking up Renk on the way (2 map travels, with dinosaurs) (The elusive golemancer - 1 mission) (GOLEM - 1 short mission) Travel to Longeye's outpost (2 map travels from Gunnar's) (Against the Charr - 1 mission) Travel to Cathedral of Flames (1 map travel) (A warband of brothers - 1 mission) Preparatory quests for Assault on the stronghold (1 map travel) (Assault on the stronghold - 1 mission) Next, travel to Battledepths (1 map travel) (Heart of the Shiverpeaks - 1 dungeon) (Destruction depths - 1 dungeon) (A time for heroes - 5 minutes) In total, you will have to travel some 15 maps just to get to the areas. Runs may speed you up, but still... Last edited by Iuris; May 06, 2008 at 12:16 PM // 12:16..

May 06, 2008, 08:44 AM // 08:44	#2
hippo942 Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: England Guild: Yes I do have a guild, Thanks for asking Profession: N/	about 12 hours non stop playing as theres alot of running to towns, but depends how good you are

May 06, 2008, 08:50 AM // 08:50	#3
Darkobra Forge Runner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Scotland Guild: Type like an idiot, I'll treat you like an idiot Profession: E/Me	Without doing all the dungeons, 4 hours average.

May 06, 2008, 09:03 AM // 09:03	#4
Adja1005 Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Scotland Profession: R/	Hmm assuming you already have cash and items to rune and kit out you're heroes then i'd say about 12+ hours of non stop play if you get a friend to tag along with you. However if you don't rune or kit out your heroes and end up H&H'ing it then probably a lot longer.

May 06, 2008, 11:23 AM // 11:23	#5
ogre_jd Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Canadia Profession: W/	4 hours? Maybe to fill the Hero's Handbook with an experienced group after the character's already beaten the expansion once. Otherwise it's a lot longer - which is a good thing. Complete waste to get run through it just to farm.

May 06, 2008, 12:13 PM // 12:13	#7
ShoGunTheOne Banned Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Undercity Guild: 泰瑞亚联盟 Profession: E/	i've seen ppl finishing EotN on the first day of the sneak peek event, so i would agree with 12 hours

May 06, 2008, 12:30 PM // 12:30	#9
Zidane Ortef Site Contributor Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Martinsburg, WV Guild: Scions of Carver [SCAR]/Trinity Of The Ascended [ToA] Profession: W/	your to cheap to send the whole 5-8k a Q9 is worth and if ur caster modding it u can find a Q13 for around 1-2k lol. If your that cheap then you have problems. and as for beating EotN. You can breeze thru all 3 games and this expansion in a few hours but why would u want to, you will miss all the little things that make the game fun. IMO just buy the sword and play thru EotN and enjoy it.

May 06, 2008, 12:50 PM // 12:50	#10
Elder III Furnace Stoker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ohio Guild: I Will Never Join Your Guild (NTY) Profession: R/	Yeah, spend a few measly platinum for the sword and play the game at a pace that allows you to enjoy and savor it.... otherwise you're wasting the money you spend to buy it (real life money that actually counts for something).

May 06, 2008, 12:53 PM // 12:53	#11
Paul thy god Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jul 2007 Profession: N/Rt	yeah i do enjoy playing the guild wars campaigns (exept factions that storyline was horrible) and the main reason i want to finish it is to get hardmode and see what all the fuss is all about with these dungeons and weapons ect. but yeah i love farming stuff, and i feel kinda incomplete when i see ' Great new necro farming - EotN requierd -.-" but yeah ill probly breeze through it but then do it again and do side quests titles ect. Also i love earning stuff for myself, i mean honestly do you remember your first perfect weapon drop? wasnt that one of the best things you've seen?

May 06, 2008, 06:46 PM // 18:46	#13
free_fall Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Oct 2005	Took me about 2 weeks playing in a rather leisurely fashion, did all 3 of the main story branches.

May 06, 2008, 07:11 PM // 19:11	#14
MasterSasori Desert Nomad Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Guild: [Thay] Profession: R/Mo	10-14 hours if you go at a pretty fast pace.