What can this game offer me? - Guild Wars Forums

ThriceShy · Apr 02, 2008, 05:57 PM // 17:57

Hey, well, i'm sorry for the noob question, but i've been on a mmorpg hunt for awhile, and i recently went through my games, and i saw guild wars, and i didn't see it last time, so i decieded to install, and find a nice fansite to ask some questions, so i came here!
I come from alot of mmorpgs, like Coh/Cov(City Of Heroes, Villians), World Of Warcraft(Can't believe i played), Lineage II, etc.
Different games, different styles, you know, but what i'm trying to find a game, to help me pass time, while having fun, like i need to focus sometimes, to actually beat something, so you know, im not looking at the time every 5 minutes, and yelling, WHY!

So, basically the question is, what can this game offer me?

achiles the mermedon · Apr 02, 2008, 06:14 PM // 18:14

Different games, different styles, you know, but what i'm trying to find a game, to help me pass time, while having fun, like i need to focus sometimes, to actually beat something, so you know, im not looking at the time every 5 minutes, and yelling, WHY!

You got it. Just jump in and enjoy.

Itokaru · Apr 02, 2008, 06:14 PM // 18:14

Guild Wars can offer a lot of fun, without requiring you to put in hours upon hours of play.

achiles the mermedon · Apr 02, 2008, 06:14 PM // 18:14

I'm trying to find a game, to help me pass time, while having fun, like i need to focus sometimes, to actually beat something, so you know, im not looking at the time every 5 minutes, and yelling, WHY!

You got it. Just jump in and enjoy

Khanduras · Apr 02, 2008, 06:27 PM // 18:27

There's no monthly subscription.

nebuchanezzar · Apr 02, 2008, 06:47 PM // 18:47

Sounds like you enjoy fantasy style gaming. Guild Wars is designed to allow for casual gaming that is still rewarding. While each chapter is a little different in the beginning, they do a good job of gradually moving you forward.
A better question is perhaps, what do you want from GW? Chances are that you can find it here.
Casual gamers can enjoy logging in and playing a mission for about an hour or so and then quit for a while. Come back and pick up where you left off. With no subscription fee you can take "vacations" for as long as you want.
If you prefer the more dedicated path Guild Wars has added such things as Title achievements and "high-end" areas. These require a time dedication more than anything else.
The final realm is kind of under the dedicated path but also quite different. That is Player versus Player(PvP) content. It is not easy to get started but imo is the funnest part of the GW experience and what keeps me coming back to it.
But really, the question should be, "What kind of gaming experience do I want from GW? Can GW deliver that for me?" The second question is easier for us to answer while the first question can only be answered by you.

Covah · Apr 02, 2008, 07:41 PM // 19:41

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Originally Posted by ThriceShy

i've been on a mmorpg hunt for awhile,

guildwars = CoRPG = Coop Online RPG.

quickmonty · Apr 02, 2008, 08:20 PM // 20:20

Since you have already installed it, log on a play and see if you like it.

Welcome to GW and Guru.

Antheus · Apr 02, 2008, 10:10 PM // 22:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by Covah

guildwars = CoRPG = Coop Online RPG.

Not since Nightfall. Now it's just a regular MMORPG.

If you don't believe that, try to get an UW/FoW/DoA Pug without rank 9+ norn, or try to find a HA group as unranked.

N1ghtstalker · Apr 02, 2008, 10:11 PM // 22:11

shiny tormented shields when you get enough money

jimmyboveto · Apr 02, 2008, 10:51 PM // 22:51

GW is much different then Lineage II or WoW. As you probably already know, you reach the level cap extremely quickly. If you like to play as a team and come up with builds that work well in a team setting, GW is great. If you like grinding levels, then it is not for you. Do not expect to get the same sense of accomplishment from GW as other MMOs.

Molock · Apr 02, 2008, 11:00 PM // 23:00

If you really get interested.. thousands of hours of entertainement (or grind, depends on what you do).

Malice Black · Apr 02, 2008, 11:05 PM // 23:05

A headache.

It's an ok game in small doses.

jiggles · Apr 02, 2008, 11:56 PM // 23:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Antheus

Not since Nightfall. Now it's just a regular MMORPG.

or try to find a HA group as unranked.

has been happening for 35months

also OP i seem to recall this thing called 'a life' ive complelty forgotten what one is though or how i work it. I suggest you enjoy yours before your consumed.

llsektorll · Apr 03, 2008, 12:18 AM // 00:18

3 years and 5000hrs of gameplay

zling · Apr 03, 2008, 12:19 AM // 00:19

in most of those MMORPGs you mentioned the PvP aspect is really lacking.
in Guild Wars the PvP aspect is very advanced.
PvE is good in most MMORPGs as that's their main arena, however in Guild Wars PvP is also very well designed and implemented.
so what do you get from Guild Wars?
the usual PvE games, with its own unique differences like every other game. and awsome PvP arenas to compete against other players around the world.

bart · Apr 03, 2008, 12:19 AM // 00:19

Its a game that offers much in entertainment when you go through it the first time, no monthly subscription and no real effort is needed to be on par gear wise with the rest of the people running around u.

ThriceShy · Apr 04, 2008, 06:07 PM // 18:07

Thanks so much for your replys.
I'm playing the game right now, and enjoying it.
Any advice on classes though?

Fried Tech · Apr 04, 2008, 06:17 PM // 18:17

many people go with warrior as their first class.
personally, i chose elementalist because i like caster classes and they are very versitile.

Numa Pompilius · Apr 04, 2008, 07:25 PM // 19:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThriceShy

Any advice on classes though?

They're all perfectly viable. Mesmer, however, is without doubt the weakest in PvE. It's not a bad profession, and personally I find it fun to play, but it's not as strong in offense or defence as the others. The strongest are probably warrior, necro, monk, and elementalist.
But, like I said, all professions are viable. If you feel mesmer or whatever seems interesting, go for it, because no matter what you choose you can't gimp yourself.

Apr 02, 2008, 05:57 PM // 17:57	#1
ThriceShy Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Ohio	What can this game offer me? Hey, well, i'm sorry for the noob question, but i've been on a mmorpg hunt for awhile, and i recently went through my games, and i saw guild wars, and i didn't see it last time, so i decieded to install, and find a nice fansite to ask some questions, so i came here! I come from alot of mmorpgs, like Coh/Cov(City Of Heroes, Villians), World Of Warcraft(Can't believe i played), Lineage II, etc. Different games, different styles, you know, but what i'm trying to find a game, to help me pass time, while having fun, like i need to focus sometimes, to actually beat something, so you know, im not looking at the time every 5 minutes, and yelling, WHY! So, basically the question is, what can this game offer me?

Apr 02, 2008, 11:05 PM // 23:05	#13
Malice Black Site Legend Join Date: Oct 2005	A headache. It's an ok game in small doses. __________________ Old Skool '05

Apr 02, 2008, 06:14 PM // 18:14	#2
achiles the mermedon Academy Page Join Date: Feb 2006 Profession: W/Mo	Different games, different styles, you know, but what i'm trying to find a game, to help me pass time, while having fun, like i need to focus sometimes, to actually beat something, so you know, im not looking at the time every 5 minutes, and yelling, WHY! You got it. Just jump in and enjoy.

Apr 02, 2008, 06:14 PM // 18:14	#3
Itokaru Academy Page Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: BC, Canada Guild: Disciples of the Fish Profession: R/Mo	Guild Wars can offer a lot of fun, without requiring you to put in hours upon hours of play.

Apr 02, 2008, 06:27 PM // 18:27	#5
Khanduras Academy Page Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Inside Guild: East Elona Trading Company [etc] Profession: E/	There's no monthly subscription.

Apr 02, 2008, 06:47 PM // 18:47	#6
nebuchanezzar Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: 功夫之王 Profession: N/	Sounds like you enjoy fantasy style gaming. Guild Wars is designed to allow for casual gaming that is still rewarding. While each chapter is a little different in the beginning, they do a good job of gradually moving you forward. A better question is perhaps, what do you want from GW? Chances are that you can find it here. Casual gamers can enjoy logging in and playing a mission for about an hour or so and then quit for a while. Come back and pick up where you left off. With no subscription fee you can take "vacations" for as long as you want. If you prefer the more dedicated path Guild Wars has added such things as Title achievements and "high-end" areas. These require a time dedication more than anything else. The final realm is kind of under the dedicated path but also quite different. That is Player versus Player(PvP) content. It is not easy to get started but imo is the funnest part of the GW experience and what keeps me coming back to it. But really, the question should be, "What kind of gaming experience do I want from GW? Can GW deliver that for me?" The second question is easier for us to answer while the first question can only be answered by you.

Apr 02, 2008, 08:20 PM // 20:20	#8
quickmonty Ancient Windbreaker Join Date: May 2005	Since you have already installed it, log on a play and see if you like it. Welcome to GW and Guru.

Apr 02, 2008, 10:11 PM // 22:11	#10
N1ghtstalker Forge Runner Join Date: Dec 2007 Profession: E/	shiny tormented shields when you get enough money

Apr 02, 2008, 10:51 PM // 22:51	#11
jimmyboveto Krytan Explorer Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: US Guild: Legion of Avalon Profession: W/	GW is much different then Lineage II or WoW. As you probably already know, you reach the level cap extremely quickly. If you like to play as a team and come up with builds that work well in a team setting, GW is great. If you like grinding levels, then it is not for you. Do not expect to get the same sense of accomplishment from GW as other MMOs.

Apr 02, 2008, 11:00 PM // 23:00	#12
Molock Desert Nomad Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Qu??bec Guild: Legacy of Angels [Halo] Profession: E/	If you really get interested.. thousands of hours of entertainement (or grind, depends on what you do).

Apr 03, 2008, 12:18 AM // 00:18	#15
llsektorll Desert Nomad Join Date: May 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada Profession: R/	3 years and 5000hrs of gameplay

Apr 03, 2008, 12:19 AM // 00:19	#16
zling Desert Nomad Join Date: Apr 2006	in most of those MMORPGs you mentioned the PvP aspect is really lacking. in Guild Wars the PvP aspect is very advanced. PvE is good in most MMORPGs as that's their main arena, however in Guild Wars PvP is also very well designed and implemented. so what do you get from Guild Wars? the usual PvE games, with its own unique differences like every other game. and awsome PvP arenas to compete against other players around the world.

Apr 03, 2008, 12:19 AM // 00:19	#17
bart Desert Nomad Join Date: Aug 2005	Its a game that offers much in entertainment when you go through it the first time, no monthly subscription and no real effort is needed to be on par gear wise with the rest of the people running around u.

Apr 04, 2008, 06:07 PM // 18:07	#18
ThriceShy Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Ohio	Thanks so much for your replys. I'm playing the game right now, and enjoying it. Any advice on classes though?

Apr 04, 2008, 06:17 PM // 18:17	#19
Fried Tech Krytan Explorer Join Date: Sep 2007 Guild: [Yeti] Profession: E/	many people go with warrior as their first class. personally, i chose elementalist because i like caster classes and they are very versitile.