Confused about game set-up. - Guild Wars Forums

Nedge · Feb 18, 2008, 11:22 AM // 11:22

I used to play guild wars back when it first appeared on the market. having spent a while away i come back to see there is now 4 versions, having looked at them i become a tad confused about if they where updates or whole new versions (stand alones)

I have guildwars, (orginal) and i was looking to update but im not sure where i start ?

Do i need to get all the additional game to be able to play? or will i be able to just buy the lastest one and it will include everything form the preivous?

A little help will go along way here, many thanks in advance

Nedge

draconem · Feb 18, 2008, 11:29 AM // 11:29

To play it all you need the 3 chapters (Proph, Factions, Nightfall and the add on Eye of the North) but you still can play GW even when you only have 1 of them.
Eye of the North is th eonly not - stand alone add on. (only needs one of the main chapters)
Don't worry about updates they come in automaticly at log on.

Greezt ,
Frank

quickmonty · Feb 18, 2008, 11:29 AM // 11:29

Prophecies is the original.

Factions and Nightfall are 'stand alone' games. You don't need the original to play, but if you already have the game add the keys to your current account so any characters you have can play in those games.

Eye of the North (or GW:EN) is an add on. You need one of the other three to play it.

Nedge · Feb 18, 2008, 11:32 AM // 11:32

Is it Worth getting all 3 chapters? and the add on to really get the most out of the game?

Thanks for such a speedy reply much appricated

quickmonty · Feb 18, 2008, 11:34 AM // 11:34

If you enjoyed playing it in the past I would say it is worth getting the other two chapters plus the expansion.

Nedge · Feb 18, 2008, 11:36 AM // 11:36

Thank you very much, for all the help.

Will procede in purchaseing at least one of the newer version to get back into game and go from there.

Thanks again.

izzywish · Feb 18, 2008, 03:27 PM // 15:27

If in the first instance you are only buying one of them I would recommend either the expansion (GWEN) or Nightfall; both of these give you access to hero's, which are hench that you can take with you ( max of 3 ) and can be customised with Runes, Insignia's and Skill-bars. GWEN will not give you extra char slots, or any new classes to play, but will allow you access to more adventures on your existing char.

Dono · Feb 18, 2008, 04:17 PM // 16:17

I would recomend you buy both Factions and Nightfall as they both have key features for pvp and pve. Personally i didnt really enjoy Eotn, esp didnt like the fact you had to grind reputation to get the armour and titles.

Feb 18, 2008, 11:22 AM // 11:22	#1
Nedge Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Feb 2008	Confused about game set-up. I used to play guild wars back when it first appeared on the market. having spent a while away i come back to see there is now 4 versions, having looked at them i become a tad confused about if they where updates or whole new versions (stand alones) I have guildwars, (orginal) and i was looking to update but im not sure where i start ? Do i need to get all the additional game to be able to play? or will i be able to just buy the lastest one and it will include everything form the preivous? A little help will go along way here, many thanks in advance Nedge

Feb 18, 2008, 11:29 AM // 11:29	#2
draconem Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Belgium Guild: Guildwar Junkies (Gwar) Profession: W/N	To play it all you need the 3 chapters (Proph, Factions, Nightfall and the add on Eye of the North) but you still can play GW even when you only have 1 of them. Eye of the North is th eonly not - stand alone add on. (only needs one of the main chapters) Don't worry about updates they come in automaticly at log on. Greezt , Frank

Feb 18, 2008, 11:29 AM // 11:29	#3
quickmonty Ancient Windbreaker Join Date: May 2005	Prophecies is the original. Factions and Nightfall are 'stand alone' games. You don't need the original to play, but if you already have the game add the keys to your current account so any characters you have can play in those games. Eye of the North (or GW:EN) is an add on. You need one of the other three to play it.

Feb 18, 2008, 11:32 AM // 11:32	#4
Nedge Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Feb 2008	Is it Worth getting all 3 chapters? and the add on to really get the most out of the game? Thanks for such a speedy reply much appricated

Feb 18, 2008, 11:34 AM // 11:34	#5
quickmonty Ancient Windbreaker Join Date: May 2005	If you enjoyed playing it in the past I would say it is worth getting the other two chapters plus the expansion.

Feb 18, 2008, 11:36 AM // 11:36	#6
Nedge Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Feb 2008	Thank you very much, for all the help. Will procede in purchaseing at least one of the newer version to get back into game and go from there. Thanks again.

Feb 18, 2008, 03:27 PM // 15:27	#7
izzywish Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Manchester, UK Guild: Carpe Nocte [StN] Profession: R/	If in the first instance you are only buying one of them I would recommend either the expansion (GWEN) or Nightfall; both of these give you access to hero's, which are hench that you can take with you ( max of 3 ) and can be customised with Runes, Insignia's and Skill-bars. GWEN will not give you extra char slots, or any new classes to play, but will allow you access to more adventures on your existing char.

Feb 18, 2008, 04:17 PM // 16:17	#8
Dono Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cleethorpes Guild: We Like To Spank Your [Mum] Profession: Mo/	I would recomend you buy both Factions and Nightfall as they both have key features for pvp and pve. Personally i didnt really enjoy Eotn, esp didnt like the fact you had to grind reputation to get the armour and titles.