Okay, so I just got NF. Now I got a question - Guild Wars Forums

Defect of the Emoid · Mar 08, 2008, 02:19 AM // 02:19

I have been playing a very short time on Guild Wars, and a few friends have been pushing me and pushing me to get NF, as it is the only Exspansion I don't own.

So, I finally quit procrastinating and got it today. Now, my question is, does anyone have any ideas on which profession to choose? Derv or Paragon?

My friends tell me Derv, but what are you guy's (and gal's) opinions?

Mr. Undisclosed · Mar 08, 2008, 02:23 AM // 02:23

Dervs have nice looks and all but for actual functionality go with para. Great dmg and support in one package. I have one of each though ;D

Defect of the Emoid · Mar 08, 2008, 02:27 AM // 02:27

Hmm, well how about Derv as primary, for kick ass scythes... and Paragon for my secondary? I see quite a few D/P s in the game as it is....

But either way....

Just saying...

BLOODGOAT · Mar 08, 2008, 02:35 AM // 02:35

If you want to experiment with both then make a P/D so you aren't entirely disappointed. It least when you figure out Dervishes are lame you still have Paragon available to make uber-leets.

Inferno Link · Mar 08, 2008, 02:40 AM // 02:40

This is what I do whenever I want to try out a new class. Go on PvP and just make a D/P and test it out and see if you like it. I know it's not the best way to see if they are good but it's definetly worth a try.

CHannum · Mar 08, 2008, 02:41 AM // 02:41

What play style do you prefer? As a derv you'll be up front dealing out the hurt. As a paragon you sit back from the action and support the party instead.

Eldin · Mar 08, 2008, 02:41 AM // 02:41

Dervs are basically like Warriors, but deal a lot more damage and hurt adjacent foes with their attacks. They also use lots of enchantments that can cause cool effects such as damaging foes and then recharging skills when it ends. Most of playing as a dervish involves that - casting enchantments and ending them when the timing is right. Some random dervish skills:

[skill]Heart of Holy Flame[/skill][skill]Signet of Pious Light[/skill][skill]Avatar of Melandru[/skill][skill]Eternal Aura[/skill]

The paragon, I don't have one, I hear they have some godly builds, but the males all wear skirts in their armor (lol) and they're basically warriors with a TINY bit of range. Dervishes are also basically warriors, but seem more unique.

Minime The Shadow · Mar 08, 2008, 02:54 AM // 02:54

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Originally Posted by Eldin

The paragon, I don't have one, I hear they have some godly builds, but the males all wear skirts in their armor (lol)

Is that instead of the Male Dervs wearing full-on Dresses?

HawkofStorms · Mar 08, 2008, 03:45 AM // 03:45

Actually there is one armor in Eye of the North that has pants.

Inferno Link · Mar 08, 2008, 04:11 AM // 04:11

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Originally Posted by HawkofStorms

Actually there is one armor in Eye of the North that has pants.

Uh-oh. I sense some drama between the Dervs and the Paragons.

Buddhaofwar · Mar 08, 2008, 04:40 AM // 04:40

paragons > dervs. all you need to know. The idea of using enchants to deal dmg is fun at first, but wears thin quite fast. paragons spreading partywide buffs and still being able to deal decent damage, still has not gotten old.

NeonXero · Mar 08, 2008, 04:47 AM // 04:47

I have both classes.. I still consider my Dervish the "main"... but I am using other classes more often now. Paragon is very fun in PvP (well.. AB -_-, not really pvp) but they are supposedly "BOOMHEADSHOT" in PvE if played right.

Maybe make one of each and see how you feel about it... and delete accordingly. Have fun!

Dante the Warlord · Mar 08, 2008, 05:11 AM // 05:11

I have to say dervish are a LOT of fun, sure they aren't as "powerful" as paragons, they are still really fun to play with, which is more important in the game.

O BTW if you chose paragon, for the sake of all that is good, make is a FEMALE gender. You will be doing GW a favor.

Defect of the Emoid · Mar 08, 2008, 11:19 PM // 23:19

Thanks guys, I think I will stick with the Derv for a bit.

I will more or less try out the Paragon soon. :P

A Shade Of Dark · Mar 08, 2008, 11:55 PM // 23:55

God Mode Paragon ^^
I find Dervish way more fun, though.
~ASoD

Azeren Wrathe · Mar 09, 2008, 12:17 AM // 00:17

im guna be fairly biased here when i say PLAY A DERVISH!!!!!! i love the dervish class, its awesome fun. also i like how u can speck more towards defense and still be really strong for both pve and pvp. The high base damage of scythes means u really only need ur main attack and say 2 scythe moves in order to deal nice damage, then u just make all your other moves defensive and well ur going to be handy to any group. well thats how i play it, but lots of people spec all attack and have heaps of fun. my point is theres a heap of variety when it comes to playing the class, but the main reason i picked dervish over paragon is because paragons just look god awful where as dervishes look awesome. so in the end, both classes are really good so it just comes down to wether u can stomach looking at a mini skirt on a man for hours on end in order to use a particular playing style.

**cosyfiep** · Mar 09, 2008, 12:20 AM // 00:20

I think it really depends on you play style....I cant get the hang of the dervish, but then again I wasnt able to master the sin either....took me a while to get the reigns on the rit and I am still working thru my spear stage with my paragon....
so it all just depends.

Mar 08, 2008, 02:19 AM // 02:19	#1
Defect of the Emoid Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Feb 2008 Profession: E/Me	Okay, so I just got NF. Now I got a question I have been playing a very short time on Guild Wars, and a few friends have been pushing me and pushing me to get NF, as it is the only Exspansion I don't own. So, I finally quit procrastinating and got it today. Now, my question is, does anyone have any ideas on which profession to choose? Derv or Paragon? My friends tell me Derv, but what are you guy's (and gal's) opinions?

Mar 08, 2008, 02:23 AM // 02:23	#2
Mr. Undisclosed I phail Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Phailville Profession: D/	Dervs have nice looks and all but for actual functionality go with para. Great dmg and support in one package. I have one of each though ;D

Mar 08, 2008, 02:27 AM // 02:27	#3
Defect of the Emoid Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Feb 2008 Profession: E/Me	Hmm, well how about Derv as primary, for kick ass scythes... and Paragon for my secondary? I see quite a few D/P s in the game as it is.... But either way.... Just saying...

Mar 08, 2008, 02:35 AM // 02:35	#4
BLOODGOAT Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: long a Profession: Mo/	If you want to experiment with both then make a P/D so you aren't entirely disappointed. It least when you figure out Dervishes are lame you still have Paragon available to make uber-leets.

Mar 08, 2008, 02:40 AM // 02:40	#5
Inferno Link Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Feb 2008 Profession: E/R	This is what I do whenever I want to try out a new class. Go on PvP and just make a D/P and test it out and see if you like it. I know it's not the best way to see if they are good but it's definetly worth a try.

Mar 08, 2008, 02:41 AM // 02:41	#6
CHannum Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Dec 2007 Profession: W/E	What play style do you prefer? As a derv you'll be up front dealing out the hurt. As a paragon you sit back from the action and support the party instead.

Mar 08, 2008, 02:41 AM // 02:41	#7
Eldin Forge Runner Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: America. How about you, commie? Guild: Fellows of Mythgar [FOM] Profession: R/Mo	Dervs are basically like Warriors, but deal a lot more damage and hurt adjacent foes with their attacks. They also use lots of enchantments that can cause cool effects such as damaging foes and then recharging skills when it ends. Most of playing as a dervish involves that - casting enchantments and ending them when the timing is right. Some random dervish skills: [skill]Heart of Holy Flame[/skill][skill]Signet of Pious Light[/skill][skill]Avatar of Melandru[/skill][skill]Eternal Aura[/skill] The paragon, I don't have one, I hear they have some godly builds, but the males all wear skirts in their armor (lol) and they're basically warriors with a TINY bit of range. Dervishes are also basically warriors, but seem more unique.

Mar 08, 2008, 03:45 AM // 03:45	#9
HawkofStorms Hall Hero Join Date: Aug 2005 Profession: E/	Actually there is one armor in Eye of the North that has pants.

Mar 08, 2008, 04:40 AM // 04:40	#11
Buddhaofwar Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Feb 2008 Guild: Flying Gophers Profession: W/	paragons > dervs. all you need to know. The idea of using enchants to deal dmg is fun at first, but wears thin quite fast. paragons spreading partywide buffs and still being able to deal decent damage, still has not gotten old.

Mar 08, 2008, 04:47 AM // 04:47	#12
NeonXero Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Guild: Leaked Aggression [grr] Profession: D/W	I have both classes.. I still consider my Dervish the "main"... but I am using other classes more often now. Paragon is very fun in PvP (well.. AB -_-, not really pvp) but they are supposedly "BOOMHEADSHOT" in PvE if played right. Maybe make one of each and see how you feel about it... and delete accordingly. Have fun!

Mar 08, 2008, 05:11 AM // 05:11	#13
Dante the Warlord Desert Nomad Join Date: Jul 2006 Profession: W/R	I have to say dervish are a LOT of fun, sure they aren't as "powerful" as paragons, they are still really fun to play with, which is more important in the game. O BTW if you chose paragon, for the sake of all that is good, make is a FEMALE gender. You will be doing GW a favor.

Mar 08, 2008, 11:19 PM // 23:19	#14
Defect of the Emoid Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Feb 2008 Profession: E/Me	Thanks guys, I think I will stick with the Derv for a bit. I will more or less try out the Paragon soon. :P

Mar 08, 2008, 11:55 PM // 23:55	#15
A Shade Of Dark Academy Page Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Idaho (United States) Guild: X Legion Of Doom X [LoD]	God Mode Paragon ^^ I find Dervish way more fun, though. ~ASoD

Mar 09, 2008, 12:17 AM // 00:17	#16
Azeren Wrathe Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Nov 2007 Guild: Dragon Force Profession: D/	im guna be fairly biased here when i say PLAY A DERVISH!!!!!! i love the dervish class, its awesome fun. also i like how u can speck more towards defense and still be really strong for both pve and pvp. The high base damage of scythes means u really only need ur main attack and say 2 scythe moves in order to deal nice damage, then u just make all your other moves defensive and well ur going to be handy to any group. well thats how i play it, but lots of people spec all attack and have heaps of fun. my point is theres a heap of variety when it comes to playing the class, but the main reason i picked dervish over paragon is because paragons just look god awful where as dervishes look awesome. so in the end, both classes are really good so it just comes down to wether u can stomach looking at a mini skirt on a man for hours on end in order to use a particular playing style.

Mar 09, 2008, 12:20 AM // 00:20	#17
cosyfiep are we there yet? Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: in a land far far away Guild: guild? I am supposed to have a guild? Profession: Rt/	I think it really depends on you play style....I cant get the hang of the dervish, but then again I wasnt able to master the sin either....took me a while to get the reigns on the rit and I am still working thru my spear stage with my paragon.... so it all just depends.