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Ma-Deuce81 · Apr 16, 2008, 09:42 PM // 21:42

hey guys, i just bought guild wars and will be starting tonight
any tips,tricks, etc i should know before i start?
thanks and looking forward to playing with you all

Loco roco · Apr 16, 2008, 09:53 PM // 21:53

Just play through the game and you will learn the basic, then soon enough you will be killing people in PvP, unless you are a PvE person.

Anyway.. welcome to the game.

crazybanshee · Apr 16, 2008, 10:02 PM // 22:02

Don't worry about too much when you start. Pick any class and play a while, then you'll get a feel for what you want to do. Then you can pick your main class and play that a bunch. Oh, and find a good guild that looks for new people, they'll help more than the forums will.

izzywish · Apr 16, 2008, 10:09 PM // 22:09

Welcome to GW

For anyone new to the game I would suggest not leaving the starter area too quickly; learn as much as you can early on. Also I agree with crazybanshee 100% if you can find a good Guild that welcomes new players do so; the experience of long time players can save you a lot of grief.

Enjoy

Wirt · Apr 16, 2008, 10:19 PM // 22:19

Have fun in the beginner area, its quite pretty. Whatever your primary class is, try out all the secondary professions before you commit to one.

Also dont sell dye in the beginner areas, as when you move on to the non-beginner area, the dye may sell for more, some dyes sell for LOTS more.

Play a build (set of skills that you use to fight) that you like, not one that someone brags about. But try to take advice into consideration.

Have fun, be nice, and enjoy the game.

Alex the Great · Apr 16, 2008, 10:37 PM // 22:37

don't listen to whiners, this game is awesome!!

Mr. G · Apr 16, 2008, 10:40 PM // 22:40

we could give more advice if we knew what game you own, there are 3 Guildwars camapigns and an expansion

Guildwars: Prophecies (proph)
Guildwars: Factions
Guildwars: Nightfall (NF)
Guildwars: Eye of the North (EoTN or GW:EN)

If you ever need help ingame feel free to PM me

<-- my names on the left here

(open friends list with N)

Quantisha · Apr 16, 2008, 10:41 PM // 22:41

A new player? How exciting! MY favorite!

Tips:

The area you begin in is very people friendly. Enemies will not harm you unless you intend to do the same.

Take your time, and explore a bit; you might find that extra thing to help you hold more items, or find someone who can provide you with new armor.

If you want to find where to go for a quest, don't spend an hour searching for it. Press M or U and you will bring a map or mini map respectively and the Green Starburst shall give you a hint.

Do not hesitate to ask a question. There are many people who will return an answer, without the attitude.

This might sound complicated, but you can make a PvP character and take a look at all the skills you could learn. That way, you can get a sense of what you might want to have as your secondary.

I hope I did not overload you with hints, but one big thing to keep in mind is this: The game gets more exciting as you progress. So do not feel like this game is not providing the thrill you want. You will find that and great rewards as you play through. Hope to see you online! [:

Mr. G · Apr 16, 2008, 10:47 PM // 22:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quantisha

A new player? How exciting! MY favorite!
Tips:

The area you begin in is very people friendly. Enemies will not harm you unless you intend to do the same.

Take your time, and explore a bit; you might find that extra thing to help you hold more items, or find someone who can provide you with new armor.

If you want to find where to go for a quest, don't spend an hour searching for it. Press M or U and you will bring a map or mini map respectively and the Green Starburst shall give you a hint.

Do not hesitate to ask a question. There are many people who will return an answer, without the attitude.

This might sound complicated, but you can make a PvP character and take a look at all the skills you could learn. That way, you can get a sense of what you might want to have as your secondary.

I hope I did not overload you with hints, but one big thing to keep in mind is this: The game gets more exciting as you progress. So do not feel like this game is not providing the thrill you want. You will find that and great rewards as you play through. Hope to see you online! [:

For some odd reason youve filled me with a sense of wonder, and made me slighty jeluos (but spelt right) of new players....I want my flare ranger back...

Omega Precept · Apr 16, 2008, 11:11 PM // 23:11

Be sure to make a pvp character too! don't be afraid to fail when you are mixing and matching builds! Playing Random Arenas (RA) is a great way to get familiar with all sorts of skills and builds to help better understand what each class purpose is!

I would join a small friendly guild to start out with! Sometimes large guilds can be intimidating for new players.

Feel free to shoot me any questions you might have or if you need some help let me know!

In Game Name (ING): Omega Precept

Depending on what class you start out as I may have some freebies for you

Welcome to guildwars

wetsparks · Apr 16, 2008, 11:39 PM // 23:39

One thing all Guild Wars newcomers need to know, [skill]mending[/skill] and [skill]live vicariously[/skill] don't make you invincible.

Crom The Pale · Apr 17, 2008, 12:01 AM // 00:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by wetsparks

One thing all Guild Wars newcomers need to know, [skill]mending[/skill] and [skill]live vicariously[/skill] don't make you invincible.

To be precise they make a Warrior invincible up to lvl 12, beyond that however they are completely useless. The reason being is that untill you run into Enchantment Stripping/Removal/Shattering they give a warrior a powerful means of self healing but later in the game they actually cause a warrior to take damage(Shatter Enchantment).

In the early parts of the game just about any skill combination will work. As you progress you will find the monsters use different skills that require much more thought in your OWN skills and your party combination as well.

Possibly the best advice I can give you is to use the OBSERVER mode to watch a few GvG matches or HoH. While not every PvP build will work in PvE you will get to see some interesting ways skills mesh as well as team work to make the most out of each build.

Gift3d · Apr 17, 2008, 12:07 AM // 00:07

Being a newb is fine.

Be the resourceful, observant newb.

Not the obnoxious, ignorant newb.

slaximus · Apr 17, 2008, 12:09 AM // 00:09

Have fun! Explore, read the quests, be friendly and again have fun! If you have any questions feel free to whisper me (Slaximus Danor is my name)

CyberMesh0 · Apr 17, 2008, 02:17 AM // 02:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gift3d

Being a newb is fine.

Be the resourceful, observant newb.

Not the obnoxious, ignorant newb.

QFT. Follow this advice and you'll go far.

Personal suggestion, don't believe anything... unusual sounding that anyone tells you ingame, especially regarding item values. There are a lot of people out there that play to make you the fool.

Oh, and bookmark wiki.guildwars.com and gw.gamewikis.org. They will answer almost any question you throw at them.

Accursed · Apr 17, 2008, 02:26 AM // 02:26

1. Welcome to Guild Wars
2. Listen to all the people above me
3. Have fun with the game

Cheers!,
Blizz

Jam Jar · Apr 17, 2008, 04:53 AM // 04:53

You might want to start out by picking a good class for you

. They're all pretty good, but if you keep replaying classes it will get very boring :/. Stick with one, and hope for the best! They're all good!

FiftyFiveD · Apr 17, 2008, 06:28 AM // 06:28

type /bonus if you have the game of the year edition ..... it helps a lot when your new

AshenX · Apr 17, 2008, 09:10 AM // 09:10

Welcome!

Youve just started one of the best games around...enjoy : )

word of advice...dont delete a character just because you have changed your mind about your choice of secondary profession. You get the opportunity to change secondary profession later in the game.

Dr Evove · Apr 17, 2008, 09:40 AM // 09:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. G

I want my flare ranger back...

for me its all about the Sever, Gash Monk

Apr 16, 2008, 09:42 PM // 21:42	#1
Ma-Deuce81 Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2008	new player hey guys, i just bought guild wars and will be starting tonight any tips,tricks, etc i should know before i start? thanks and looking forward to playing with you all

Apr 16, 2008, 10:19 PM // 22:19	#5
Wirt Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Nov 2007 Guild: Conscripts of Ascalon Profession: W/	Have fun in the beginner area, its quite pretty. Whatever your primary class is, try out all the secondary professions before you commit to one. Also dont sell dye in the beginner areas, as when you move on to the non-beginner area, the dye may sell for more, some dyes sell for LOTS more. Play a build (set of skills that you use to fight) that you like, not one that someone brags about. But try to take advice into consideration. Have fun, be nice, and enjoy the game. Last edited by Wirt; Apr 16, 2008 at 10:32 PM // 22:32..

Apr 17, 2008, 06:28 AM // 06:28	#18
FiftyFiveD Krytan Explorer Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: California Guild: [UFC] Profession: Mo/E	type /bonus if you have the game of the year edition ..... it helps a lot when your new Last edited by Commander Ryker; Apr 17, 2008 at 11:00 PM // 23:00..

Apr 16, 2008, 09:53 PM // 21:53	#2
Loco roco Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Feb 2008 Guild: Braveheart World Xi [any] Profession: A/	Just play through the game and you will learn the basic, then soon enough you will be killing people in PvP, unless you are a PvE person. Anyway.. welcome to the game.

Apr 16, 2008, 10:02 PM // 22:02	#3
crazybanshee Desert Nomad Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Look out! Profession: E/	Don't worry about too much when you start. Pick any class and play a while, then you'll get a feel for what you want to do. Then you can pick your main class and play that a bunch. Oh, and find a good guild that looks for new people, they'll help more than the forums will.

Apr 16, 2008, 10:09 PM // 22:09	#4
izzywish Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Manchester, UK Guild: Carpe Nocte [StN] Profession: R/	Welcome to GW For anyone new to the game I would suggest not leaving the starter area too quickly; learn as much as you can early on. Also I agree with crazybanshee 100% if you can find a good Guild that welcomes new players do so; the experience of long time players can save you a lot of grief. Enjoy

Apr 16, 2008, 10:37 PM // 22:37	#6
Alex the Great Jungle Guide Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: America.....got a problem with that? Guild: [Lite] Profession: W/	don't listen to whiners, this game is awesome!!

Apr 16, 2008, 10:40 PM // 22:40	#7
Mr. G Desert Nomad Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: S. Wales Profession: Mo/Me	we could give more advice if we knew what game you own, there are 3 Guildwars camapigns and an expansion Guildwars: Prophecies (proph) Guildwars: Factions Guildwars: Nightfall (NF) Guildwars: Eye of the North (EoTN or GW:EN) If you ever need help ingame feel free to PM me <-- my names on the left here (open friends list with N)

Apr 16, 2008, 10:41 PM // 22:41	#8
Quantisha Ascalonian Squire Join Date: May 2007	A new player? How exciting! MY favorite! Tips: The area you begin in is very people friendly. Enemies will not harm you unless you intend to do the same. Take your time, and explore a bit; you might find that extra thing to help you hold more items, or find someone who can provide you with new armor. If you want to find where to go for a quest, don't spend an hour searching for it. Press M or U and you will bring a map or mini map respectively and the Green Starburst shall give you a hint. Do not hesitate to ask a question. There are many people who will return an answer, without the attitude. This might sound complicated, but you can make a PvP character and take a look at all the skills you could learn. That way, you can get a sense of what you might want to have as your secondary. I hope I did not overload you with hints, but one big thing to keep in mind is this: The game gets more exciting as you progress. So do not feel like this game is not providing the thrill you want. You will find that and great rewards as you play through. Hope to see you online! [:

Apr 16, 2008, 11:11 PM // 23:11	#10
Omega Precept Krytan Explorer Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Guild: Graduates of Berkeley Profession: E/	Be sure to make a pvp character too! don't be afraid to fail when you are mixing and matching builds! Playing Random Arenas (RA) is a great way to get familiar with all sorts of skills and builds to help better understand what each class purpose is! I would join a small friendly guild to start out with! Sometimes large guilds can be intimidating for new players. Feel free to shoot me any questions you might have or if you need some help let me know! In Game Name (ING): Omega Precept Depending on what class you start out as I may have some freebies for you Welcome to guildwars

Apr 16, 2008, 11:39 PM // 23:39	#11
wetsparks Desert Nomad Join Date: Nov 2006	One thing all Guild Wars newcomers need to know, [skill]mending[/skill] and [skill]live vicariously[/skill] don't make you invincible.

Apr 17, 2008, 12:07 AM // 00:07	#13
Gift3d Forge Runner Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Las Vegas Guild: Enraged Whiny Carebears [oR] Profession: W/E	Being a newb is fine. Be the resourceful, observant newb. Not the obnoxious, ignorant newb.

Apr 17, 2008, 12:09 AM // 00:09	#14
slaximus Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Feb 2008 Profession: W/Mo	Have fun! Explore, read the quests, be friendly and again have fun! If you have any questions feel free to whisper me (Slaximus Danor is my name)

Apr 17, 2008, 02:26 AM // 02:26	#16
Accursed Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Sep 2007	1. Welcome to Guild Wars 2. Listen to all the people above me 3. Have fun with the game Cheers!, Blizz

Apr 17, 2008, 04:53 AM // 04:53	#17
Jam Jar Krytan Explorer Join Date: Apr 2007 Guild: [Disc] Profession: W/	You might want to start out by picking a good class for you . They're all pretty good, but if you keep replaying classes it will get very boring :/. Stick with one, and hope for the best! They're all good!

Apr 17, 2008, 09:10 AM // 09:10	#19
AshenX Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Orange County, CA. Guild: Black Flag Profession: R/	Welcome! Youve just started one of the best games around...enjoy : ) word of advice...dont delete a character just because you have changed your mind about your choice of secondary profession. You get the opportunity to change secondary profession later in the game.