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makk52 · Mar 25, 2008, 02:26 PM // 14:26

The title says it all really, but ive got a few questions.
Im proly going out to buy gw today, and I dont know much about it sooo:

1. Is the PvE on an epic scale? (Like WoW)
2. Is the PvP affected by gear earned in PvE?(Like WoW was pre-bc

)
3. What is the class that is needed most in PvE?
4. What is the class that is the best in PvP?

Thanks for the help in advance everybody

[Morkai] · Mar 25, 2008, 02:29 PM // 14:29

1: It's instanced, not world.
2:Yes if you take a PvE character in, no if you take a PvP char in.
3:Necro's or Monks.
4:There is no "best" class, it's all balanced.
5: Armor etc is customized, there is a max armor level which is easily buyable. Perfect weapons are not worth any more than each other, apart from the skin value. (Just to help your transition from WoW)

Kattar · Mar 25, 2008, 02:29 PM // 14:29

1. No, everything is instanced.

2. No, everyone has the same gear. Or the same level of gear at least.

3. Questions like this usually start class wars. Play whatever class you like, that's the best advice I can give you.

4. See question #3. Best is a vague concept.

Hope that helps some. And welcome, by the way.

Oh and anything Berek says is wrong.

Q&A sticky has a lot of good info. Here's the link: http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...d.php?t=107306

makk52 · Mar 25, 2008, 02:32 PM // 14:32

Thanks for the help guys

[Morkai] · Mar 25, 2008, 02:32 PM // 14:32

Katsumi just doesn't like me because i posted first :P

Also, there's a member on these forums called Warcrap..i thought they were leaving when you posted the thread. >.>

Anyways yeah.

(Ssh Katsumi

)

randomperson · Mar 25, 2008, 02:33 PM // 14:33

3. Paragons.

makk52 · Mar 25, 2008, 02:34 PM // 14:34

Heh, well gl everyone

Kattar · Mar 25, 2008, 02:36 PM // 14:36

Also, don't listen to most people about classes.

It's all about preference. So what do you like?

Berek is actually right about that. But it's kinda good that someone else posted first, since it makes me look not so lurky. But this post may counteract that...oh well.

N1ghtstalker · Mar 25, 2008, 02:36 PM // 14:36

if you get stuck somewhere or need help i would advise you (and others will too) to look on http://gw.gamewikis.org/wiki/Main_Page
great site for strategies, bosses and more info

Quaker · Mar 25, 2008, 02:36 PM // 14:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by makk52

1. Is the PvE on an epic scale? (Like WoW)
2. Is the PvP affected by gear earned in PvE?(Like WoW was pre-bc

)
3. What is the class that is needed most in PvE?
4. What is the class that is the best in PvP?

1. I dunno - what does "epic scale" mean? No "raids", if that's what you mean.

2. PvP is a separate entity from PvE in GW. Gear that you earn in PvE can be used in PvP, but it makes no functional difference. And there is no PvP during PvE as in WoW.

3. I know many people will give different answers to this, but IMHO, it doesn't matter what class you play in PvE. All of Normal Mode and most of Hard Mode can be done with just about any group, especially with the addition of Heroes. (With the possible exception of some Elite missions) So, play whatever class(es) floats your boat.
I would have said Monk was the most needed class before Heroes, but now it really doesn't matter any more.

4. I'll let the PvP'ers have a go at this one.

[Morkai] · Mar 25, 2008, 02:38 PM // 14:38

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Originally Posted by Katsumi

Also, don't listen to most people about classes.

It's all about preference. So what do you like?

Berek is actually right about that. But it's kinda good that someone else posted first, since it makes me look not so lurky. But this post may counteract that...oh well.

Yeah, the word "Balanced" is the best word you will ever hear throughout your GW life. Don't listen to people that yell "Amagawd n00b laik play dis class plz"

Just play to your own playstyle.

makk52 · Mar 25, 2008, 02:40 PM // 14:40

Thanks a bunch everybody

Toutatis · Mar 25, 2008, 02:45 PM // 14:45

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1. Is the PvE on an epic scale? (Like WoW)

Not exactly. In PvE, everywhere outside of town is instanced, and you and your party gets its own private copy of the game world. This has a few plus sides to it - you will never have to wait in line to kill a boss, and no random strangers can ever jump out of nowhere and ambush you/steal your drops.

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2. Is the PvP affected by gear earned in PvE?(Like WoW was pre-bc )

Only if you take a PvE character into PvP with non-max equipment. Although max equipment is quite easy to come by in PvE and tends to be pretty cheap. There are flashier equipment options available that can be rather expensive, although these are no different in terms of functionality than the commonly available max equipment and don't offer better stats. As a side note, PvP characters are able to generate maxed equipment for no charge.

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3. What is the class that is needed most in PvE?

Every party seems to need capable warriors, monks and elementalists. Although all of the professions can be extremely useful in a balanced party, and as you will always have a minimum of 4 character slots feel free to experiment with the professions to find out which ones you enjoy playing.

I would suggest starting out with a warrior or elementalist as your first character; both of these professions are relatively straightforward to pick up and are quite newb-friendly, and will help you learn the basics of game mechanics with fewer growing pains.

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4. What is the class that is the best in PvP?

All of the classes are fairly well balanced, with a mix of different strengths and weaknesses. There is no "best" profession that stomps all over everything else - it all depends on how well you play them. You'll only really find out which profession is the best for you if you experiment.

makk52 · Mar 25, 2008, 02:47 PM // 14:47

Super duper everybody, really looking forward to picking up the game

Commander Ryker · Mar 25, 2008, 03:26 PM // 15:26

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Search FTW!!

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Mar 25, 2008, 02:26 PM // 14:26	#1
makk52 Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Mar 2008	Well farewell to warcrap... and hey there to GW The title says it all really, but ive got a few questions. Im proly going out to buy gw today, and I dont know much about it sooo: 1. Is the PvE on an epic scale? (Like WoW) 2. Is the PvP affected by gear earned in PvE?(Like WoW was pre-bc ) 3. What is the class that is needed most in PvE? 4. What is the class that is the best in PvP? Thanks for the help in advance everybody

Mar 25, 2008, 02:29 PM // 14:29	#2
[Morkai] Jungle Guide Join Date: Oct 2007 Guild: Heroes of Elonia [HE] Profession: W/Rt	1: It's instanced, not world. 2:Yes if you take a PvE character in, no if you take a PvP char in. 3:Necro's or Monks. 4:There is no "best" class, it's all balanced. 5: Armor etc is customized, there is a max armor level which is easily buyable. Perfect weapons are not worth any more than each other, apart from the skin value. (Just to help your transition from WoW)

Mar 25, 2008, 02:29 PM // 14:29	#3
Kattar EXCESSIVE FLUTTERCUSSING Join Date: Mar 2007 Guild: SMS (lolgw2placeholder) Profession: Me/	1. No, everything is instanced. 2. No, everyone has the same gear. Or the same level of gear at least. 3. Questions like this usually start class wars. Play whatever class you like, that's the best advice I can give you. 4. See question #3. Best is a vague concept. Hope that helps some. And welcome, by the way. Oh and anything Berek says is wrong. Q&A sticky has a lot of good info. Here's the link: http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...d.php?t=107306 Last edited by Kattar; Mar 25, 2008 at 02:32 PM // 14:32..

Mar 25, 2008, 02:32 PM // 14:32	#4
makk52 Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Mar 2008	Thanks for the help guys

Mar 25, 2008, 02:33 PM // 14:33	#6
randomperson Academy Page Join Date: Jul 2007	3. Paragons.

Mar 25, 2008, 02:34 PM // 14:34	#7
makk52 Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Mar 2008	Heh, well gl everyone

Mar 25, 2008, 02:36 PM // 14:36	#8
Kattar EXCESSIVE FLUTTERCUSSING Join Date: Mar 2007 Guild: SMS (lolgw2placeholder) Profession: Me/	Also, don't listen to most people about classes. It's all about preference. So what do you like? Berek is actually right about that. But it's kinda good that someone else posted first, since it makes me look not so lurky. But this post may counteract that...oh well.

Mar 25, 2008, 02:36 PM // 14:36	#9
N1ghtstalker Forge Runner Join Date: Dec 2007 Profession: E/	if you get stuck somewhere or need help i would advise you (and others will too) to look on http://gw.gamewikis.org/wiki/Main_Page great site for strategies, bosses and more info

Mar 25, 2008, 02:40 PM // 14:40	#12
makk52 Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Mar 2008	Thanks a bunch everybody

Mar 25, 2008, 02:47 PM // 14:47	#14
makk52 Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Mar 2008	Super duper everybody, really looking forward to picking up the game

Mar 25, 2008, 03:26 PM // 15:26	#15
Commander Ryker Site Contributor Join Date: Jun 2005 Profession: R/	Someone just asked these question yesterday, the day before, the day before that and so on and so on. Search FTW!! ~closed~